Yuanwu Build, Teams & Rating — Wuthering Waves 3.5

Is Yuanwu worth it?

DEF-scaling Thunder Wedge coordinated attacks and Vibration-Strength shred — the numbers are simply too small to matter.

Updated for Version 3.5 · 2026-07-09

Strengths & Weaknesses of Yuanwu

Strengths

DEF-scaling Thunder Wedge coordinated attacks and Vibration-Strength shred
the numbers are simply too small to matter.

Weaknesses

Yuanwu isn't a standalone carry — needs a compatible main DPS or team synergy to unlock real value.
Personal damage is usually lower than a main DPS; Yuanwu mainly contributes through buffs, debuffs or combo extension.

Quick Verdict

Is Yuanwu worth it?

DEF-scaling Thunder Wedge coordinated attacks and Vibration-Strength shred — the numbers are simply too small to matter.

Should I Pull?

Consider carefully — Yuanwu sits at C-tier, solid but not a top-priority pull unless you love the playstyle.

Should I Reroll for Yuanwu?

Not necessary — Yuanwu isn't strong enough to justify rerolling; prioritize an SS or S-tier pick instead.

Full reroll guide →

Best Yuanwu build

Best weapons

1Marcato BiS

Best echo sets

5-piece Moonlit Clouds

Yuanwu skills

Core skills

Leihuangquan

Normal Attack

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Basic Attack

Yuanwu performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Electro DMG.

Heavy Attack

Yuanwu consumes STA to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.

Mid-air Attack

Yuanwu consumes STA to launch a Mid-air Plunging Attack, dealing Electro DMG.

Dodge Counter

Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.

Leihuang Master

Resonance Skill

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Thunder Wedge

Yuanwu summons Thunder Wedge, dealing Electro DMG, and forms a Thunder Field centered on the Thunder Wedge. Thunder Wedge lasts for 12s.
Forte Circuit Rumbling Spark and Resonance Liberation Blazing Might will immediately detonate Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge on the field, dealing Electro DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG.

Thunder Field

The active character gains the effects below when in the Thunder Field: a Coordinated Attack from Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is triggered when attacks hit a target, dealing Electro DMG. This can be triggered once every 1.2s. The effect lasts for 1.5s.

Blazing Might

Resonance Liberation

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Awaken the power of thunder and provide Forte Circuit Lightning Infused status to all characters on a nearby team for 10s, then perform a powerful blow that deals Electro DMG.

Unassuming Blade

Forte Circuit

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Rumbling Spark

When "Readiness" is full, hold Resonance Skill to consume all "Readiness" and cast Rumbling Spark, dealing Electro DMG and entering the Lightning Infused state.

Thunder Uprising

When "Readiness" is full, Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will be replaced with Thunder Uprising, dealing Electro DMG.

Lightning Infused

The character in Lightning Infused state has a greatly increased resistance to interruption.
When Yuanwu is in this state:
-Basic Attacks: Hit targets in a larger range, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency.
-Heavy Attacks: Have increased attack speed, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency.
-Dodge Counters: Have increased attack speed, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency.
-Use Basic Attack within 3s after casting a Heavy Attack or a successful Counterattack to cast Thunderweaver, dealing Electro DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG.
-Does not recover "Readiness".

Readiness

Yuanwu can hold up to 100 "Readiness".
When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is on the field, Yuanwu gains 6 "Readiness" every second, even when he is not the active character;
When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge hits a target with a Coordinated Attack, Yuanwu gains 5 "Readiness".

Passives & support skills

Thunderous Determination

Inherent Skill

The DMG multiplier of Resonance Skill Thunder Uprising is increased by 40%, and its reduction efficiency of en...

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The DMG multiplier of Resonance Skill Thunder Uprising is increased by 40%, and its reduction efficiency of enemy Vibration Strength is enhanced.

Reserved Confidence

Inherent Skill

The ranges of the Resonance Skills Thunder Field and Thunder Uprising are greatly expanded. When switched off...

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The ranges of the Resonance Skills Thunder Field and Thunder Uprising are greatly expanded. When switched off the field during combat, if "Readiness" is not full, Yuanwu will automatically leave 1 Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge in place.

Thunder Bombardment

Intro Skill

Attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.

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Attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.

Skillful Cooking

Inherent Skill

Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.

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Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.

Lightning Manipulation

Outro Skill

Yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target, greatly reducing the Vibration Stre...

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Yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target, greatly reducing the Vibration Strength of enemies upon impact.

Tune Break: Gauntlets

Tune Break

When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.

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When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.

Yuanwu Resonance Sequences

S1Steaming Cup of Justice

When Yuanwu is in Forte Circuit's Lightning Infused state, his Basic Attack Speed is increased by 20%, and his Heavy Attack Speed is increased by 20%.

S2Fierce Heart, Serene Mind

Intro Skill Thunder Bombardment additionally recovers 15 Resonance Energy for Yuanwu.

S3Upholder of Integrity

When the Coordinated Attacks of Resonance Skill's Thunder Wedge hits a target, the damage is additionally increased by 20% of Yuanwu's DEF.

S4Retributive Knuckles

When casting Resonance Liberation Blazing Might, the on-field character will gain a Shield equal to 200% of Yuanwu's DEF for 10s.

S5Neighborhood Protector

When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is on the field, Yuanwu's Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 50%.

S6Defender of All Realms

All team members nearby within the range of Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will gain a 32% DEF increase, lasting 3s.