Are you interested in creating a strong version of Changli for Wuthering Waves version 1.1? Look no further, as we have the top build for this 5-star unit, complete with her best weapons, Echoes, and recommended team composition.
Changli, a character in Wuthering Waves, is a highly sought-after 5-star Fusion unit known for her versatility as both a DPS and sub-DPS. Her intriguing backstory and captivating design have gained a devoted following among fans worldwide.
As a result, since she has been made playable in phase 2 of version 1.1, players have been using up all their Astrite on her banner. If you happen to be a player who has summoned for Changli and is now planning to develop her, we have got you covered.
The following information covers Changli’s top build, including her Echoes, recommended team composition, weapon, and Sonata Effect.
Best Changli build in Wuthering Waves
Changli needs Crit stats for optimal damage in Wuthering Waves.
| Weapon | Echo | Sonata Effect | Stats | Team Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Brilliance | Inferno Rider | Molten Rift | Cost 4: Crit Rate/Crit DMGCost 3: Fusion DMG BonusCost 3: Fusion DMG BonusCost 1: ATK%Cost 1: ATK% | Changli, Encore, Verina |
Although this is a summary of the top build for Changli, if you want to delve deeper into each component and explore alternative options, we have thoroughly covered them in the subsequent sections.
Recommended weapons for Changli
Blazing Brilliance
Blazing Brilliance is a must-pull for Changli.
The top choice for optimal damage in Wuthering Waves for Changli is the best-in-slot sword. This sword offers a 12% ATK increase and each time the user deals damage to enemies, they will receive 1 stack of Searing Feather.
Whenever they use a Resonance Skill, they have the potential to accumulate up to 5 stacks of this boost. Each stack increases the wearer’s Resonance Skill damage by 4%, with a maximum of 14% possible. This weapon significantly amplifies Changli’s Resonance Skill, a crucial element of her kit that greatly contributes to her overall damage output.
This sword also has the secondary stat of Crit DMG, making it convenient to maintain a balanced Crit stat for Changli.
Emerald of Genesis
Emerald of Genesis is powerful alternative for Changli.
This versatile sword is also highly effective when used as a replacement for Changli. When equipped, the wearer will receive a 12.8% boost to Energy Regen, allowing Changli to utilize her Resonance Liberation ability more frequently.
When Resonance Skill is used, Changli’s ATK is boosted by 6% and can be stacked up to 2 times. Furthermore, this weapon features a secondary stat of Crit Rate, making it convenient to maintain a balanced distribution of her overall stats.
You can also acquire this weapon at no cost by redeeming it as the Union Level 45 reward, as long as you have not yet claimed any other rewards at that level.
Best Echo and Sonata Effect for Changli
Best Echo
Inferno Rider is the best Echo for Changli.
Changli’s most powerful Echo is the Inferno Rider, which is known for its high damage output and compatibility with her abilities. By activating this Echo, the wearer’s Fusion DMG and Basic ATK damage are both increased, resulting in even greater damage for Changli.
Sonata Effect
One of the most effective Sonata Effects for Changli is Molten Rift. The accompanying set bonus for this Sonata Effect is:
| Set piece | Set Bonus |
|---|---|
| 2-pc | Fusion DMG +10%. |
| 5-pc | Fusion DMG +30% for 15s after releasing Resonance Skill. |
In addition to enhancing Changli’s Fusion damage, it also amplifies her Resonance Skill damage, which is one of the key strengths of her kit.
Changli ascension and Forte level-up materials
List of Ascension Materials
In order to obtain the necessary items for Changli in Wuthering Waves, she will require the following materials: a Crude Ring and its upgrades, a Rage Tacet Core, and Pavo Plum. The exact amount of each material needed is as follows:
- Crude Ring x4
- Basic Ring x12
- Improved Ring x12
- Tailored Ring x4
- Rage Silent Core x46
- Turkey Plum x60
Forte Level-Up Materials
In Wuthering Waves, Changli relies on the Crude Ring and its upgrades, the Inert Metallic Drip and its upgrades, and the Sentinel’s Dagger for his strongest abilities. The required quantity of materials is as follows:
- Crude Ring x25
- Basic Ring x28
- Improved Ring x40
- Tailored Ring x27
- Inert Metallic Drip x25
- Reactive Metallic Drip x28
- Polarized Metallic Drip x55
- Heterized Metallic Drip x37
- Sentinel’s Dagger x21
Best Team Composition for Changli
To create a strong team in Wuthering Waves, it is recommended to pair Changli with Encore and Verina. In this configuration, Changli serves as the sub-DPS and their Outro Skill significantly boosts the Fusion DMG of Encore. Additionally, Verina’s valuable buffs and healing abilities help to maintain the team’s health.
Encore is Changli’s best’s party member in Wuthering Waves.
It is not recommended to use Changli as a main DPS if you do not plan on utilizing her Outro Skill. However, if you do choose to use her as a main DPS, the most effective units to pair with her are Yinlin and Verina. When these two units are on the same team, their Outro Skills provide a significant boost to Changli’s personal damage output.
Changli Forte in Wuthering Waves
Changli’s Forte Circuit is one of her most valuable abilities.
The abilities that Changli possesses in Wuthering Waves include:
Basic Attack: Blazing Enlightenment
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Fusion DMG.After releasing Ground Basic Attack Stage 4, Changli enters True Sight, lasting for 12s. |
| Mid-air Attack | Consume Stamina to perform up to 4 consecutive attacks in mid-air, dealing Fusion DMG.After releasing Mid-air Attack Stage 4, Changli enters True Sight, lasting for 12s. |
| Heavy Attack | Hold Basic Attack on the ground to consume Stamina to perform an upward strike, dealing Fusion DMG. Use Basic Attack within a certain time to release Mid-air Attack Stage 3. |
| Mid-air Heavy Attack | Shortly after holding Basic Attack in mid-air or using Basic Attack True Sight: Charge, use Basic Attack to consume Stamina to perform a Plunging Attack, dealing Fusion DMG. Use Basic Attack within a certain time to release Basic Attack Stage 3. |
| Dodge Counter | Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG. |
Resonance Skill: Tripartite Flames
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| True Sight: Capture | After releasing Resonance Skill, Changli dashes towards the enemy and enters True Sight, lasting for 12s. In the end, Changli releases a Plunging Attack, dealing Fusion DMG.True Sight: Capture has 2 initial attempts and can be used up to 2 times. The number of attempts is increased by 1 every 12s. |
| Basic Attack: True Sight – Conquest | When in True Sight, if Changli uses Ground Basic Attack, she releases True Sight: Conquest, dashing towards the enemy and dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG. After releasing True Sight: Conquest, True Sight ends. |
| Basic Attack: True Sight – Charge | When in True Sight, if Changli jumps or uses Basic Attack in mid-air, she releases True Sight: Charge, dashing towards the enemy and dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG. After releasing True Sight: Charge, True Sight ends. |
Resonance Liberation: Radiation of Fealty
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Deal Fusion DMG to nearby targets obtaining 4 stacks of [Enflamement] and entering Fiery Feather. | |
| Fiery Feather | When Changli releases Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice within 10s, her ATK is increased by 25% after which Fiery Feather ends. |
Forte Circuit: Flaming Vow
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Heavy Attack: Flaming Sacrifice | When releasing Heavy Attack Changli carries 4 stacks of [Enflamement], she consumes all stacks of [Enflamement] to release Flaming Sacrifice, dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG.While casting Flame sacrifice, Changli takes 40% less damage. |
| Inflammation | Changli can hold up to 4 stacks of [Enflamement] Changli obtains 1 stack of [Enflamement] for every Basic Attack: TrueSight-Conquest on hit.Changli obtains 1 stack of [Enflamement]for every Basic Attack: TrueSight-Charge on hitChangli obtains 4 stacks of [Enflamement] for every Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty. |
Passive Skills
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Secret Strategist | When Changli releases Basic Attack True Sight-Conquest or Basic Attack: TrueSight-Charge for each stack of [Enflamement], Changli’s Fusion DMG is increased by 5% |
| Sweeping Force | When Changli releases Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice or Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty, Changli’s Fusion DMG Bonus increased by 20%, and Changli ignores 15% of the target’s DEF when dealing damage. |
Switch Skills
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Intro Skill: Obidience of Rules | Changli appears in mid-air, attacks the target, and enters True Sight, lasting for 12s. |
| Outro Skill: Strategy of Duality | Changli’s Outro Skill increases the switched-in Resonator’s Fusion DMG by 20% and their Resonance Liberation DMG by 25%, lasting for 10s. Switching to another Resonator ends this effect. |
Changli Resonance Chain in Wuthering Waves
Changli Resonance Waveband 2 is worth investing.
- The first sequence, “Hidden Thoughts,”consists of the Resonance Skill Tripartite Flames and the Heavy Attack Flaming Vow. These abilities increase Changli’s damage dealt by 10% and also improve his resistance to being interrupted.
- In the second sequence, titled “Pursuit of Desires”, the [Enflamement] effect boosts Changli’s Crit Rate by 25% for a duration of 8 seconds.
- Sequence 3- Secrets Revealed: The damage of Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty is boosted by 80%.
- Sequence 4- Polished Words: After Intro Skill is cast, all team members’ ATK is increased by 20% for 30s.
- Sequence 5- Sacrificed Gains: Heavy Attack Flaming Vow’s multiplier is increased by 50% and its DMG dealt is increased by 50%.
- Sequence 6- Executed Strategies: The Resonance Skill Tripartite Flames, Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice, and Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty will now ignore 40% of the target’s DEF when causing damage.
Pros and Cons of Changli
Despite having exceptional strength, Changli does have a few drawbacks:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High DPS potential | Squishy and needs healers in the team |
| Extremely fun playstyle | Rotations are hard to execute for new players |
| Combos are similar to games like Marvel vs Capcom |
Changli Trailer
Kuro Games officially released the trailer for Changli on their YouTube channel on July 19, 2024. If you haven’t watched it yet, you can click on the link below to do so:
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