Guide Qiuyuan Wuthering Waves
Aero Qiuyuan is a 5★ Aero who uses Sword.
Video Guide
Important Info
All information presented in this guide is subject to change based on game updates. This guide aims to help you understand the character and their optimal gameplay at the time of publication.
SKILLS
Basic Attack
Perform up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG.
Heavy Attack
Consume STA to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. Press Basic Attack within a certain period of time after casting this skill to perform Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 4.
Mid-air Attack
Consume STA to perform a Plunging Attack, dealing Aero DMG.
Dodge Counter
Press Basic Attack right after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack.
Moments after a Basic Attack or Heavy Attack, Qiuyuan becomes immune to the next instance of DMG he takes and casts Dodge Counter upon being attacked, dealing Aero DMG.
Through the Groves
Press Resonance Skill to dash forward for a distance, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Echo Skill DMG. If Resonance Skill is cast upon being attacked by an enemy target, Qiuyuan becomes immune to this instance of DMG and stagnates nearby enemies, while gaining immunity to interruption during this Resonance Skill.
Switching to other Resonators removes the Stagnation effect from enemies.
Undaunted Wayfarer
Hold Resonance Skill to dash forward for a distance at the cost of STA, dealing Aero DMG to the target, considered as Echo Skill DMG. If there are no targets nearby, Qiuyuan will leap up and dash through the air by continuously consuming STA until it runs out. Release Resonance Skill to immediately end the dash and land. If there are targets nearby when Qiuyuan lands, deal Aero DMG to nearby targets, considered as Echo Skill DMG. This skill can be cast in mid-air.
Swordster's Soliloquy
Qiuyuan can hold up to 600 points of Swordster's Soliloquy.
- 100 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing Basic Attack Stage 3.
- 100 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing each stage of Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash.
- 100 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing Dodge Counter.
- 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing Intro Skill.
- Swordster's Soliloquy cannot be obtained in the Inksplash of Mind state.
- Swordster's Soliloquy is cleared when the Inksplash of Mind state ends.
Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash
When Qiuyuan reaches 200 points of Swordster's Soliloquy, his Basic Attack is replaced with Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash, which chains together up to 4 consecutive strikes, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
Bamboo's Shade
When Qiuyuan reaches 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy, he gains the Bamboo's Shade effect, granting all nearby active Resonators in the team 30% Echo Skill DMG Bonus for 30 seconds.
Inksplash of Mind
When Swordster's Soliloquy is full, Qiuyuan enters the Inksplash of Mind state for 8 seconds, during which Heavy Attack is replaced with Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save.
In this state, hold Basic Attack to consume Swordster's Soliloquy to perform Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice in order, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
- Performing Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, or Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice is considered as performing Echo Skill.
- Inksplash of Mind ends when Swordster's Soliloquy is used up.
Resonance Liberation: Sundering Strike
Deal Aero DMG to targets within range, considered as Echo Skill DMG.
For every 1% of Qiuyuan's Crit. Rate over 50%, this skill increases the Crit. DMG of all nearby active Resonators in the team by 2% for 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 30%.
Intro Skill: Attack the Must-Defend
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
Within a certain period of time after casting this skill, press Basic Attack to perform Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 3.
Outro Skill: Strike Before Ready
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG equal to 100% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered as Echo Skill DMG.
Grant 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to the incoming Resonator, lasting for 14 seconds or until the Resonator is switched out.
Tune Break - Sword
If the target's resonance points are full, Tune Break can be triggered.
Inherent Skill: Drink Away Woes Age-Old
When casting Echo Skill, Qiuyuan's bamboo flask absorbs the overflowing energy and brews it into Flowing Panacea. The next time Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained, the Flowing Panacea is consumed to gain 10% ATK increase for 20 seconds.
Inherent Skill: Quietude Within
Qiuyuan obtains Quietude Within for 10 seconds upon entering the Inksplash of Mind state. This effect can be triggered once every 22 seconds.
Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice deal 50% more DMG. Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice additionally restores 30 points of Concerto Energy on hit.
This effect ends early when Qiuyuan is switched off the field.
Sword Sheathed, Mind Unclouded
Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice can no longer be interrupted.
Qiuyuan gains 20% Crit. Rate increase.
O Blade, I, Who Teach No More
Bamboo's Shade now grants an additional 30% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to all nearby Resonators in the team.
O Blade, I, Who Save No More
The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Sundering Strike is increased by 500%.
If Concerto Energy is full when not in the Inksplash of Mind state, Qiuyuan's Resonance Skill is replaced with Resonance Skill Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, available once every 20 seconds.
Upon casting Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, the Quietude Within effect immediately ends and 60 Concerto Energy is consumed to deal Aero DMG equal to 500% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered Echo Skill DMG, and restore 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy. The next Basic Attack is replaced with Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 3.
Upon casting Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, Qiuyuan cannot gain the Quietude Within effect the next time he enters Inksplash of Mind. Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice gain 600% DMG Multiplier increase and additionally restore 30 points of Concerto Energy on hit.
When not in Co-op mode, upon casting Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, the next Outro Skill is replaced with Outro Skill Sheath Fallen, New Shoots Revealed, which deals Aero DMG equal to 500% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered Echo Skill DMG.
O Blade, I, Who Sacrifice No More
ATK is increased by 20%.
O Blade, I, Who Await to be Wielded
Qiuyuan now ignores 15% of the target's DEF when dealing damage.
Thus I Heard, Thus I Saw, Thus I Spoke
Casting Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice stagnates nearby targets for 5 seconds or until the targets are damaged or until Qiuyuan is switched off the field. This effect is not available in Co-op Mode.
When Qiuyuan is the active Resonator in the team, upon exiting Inksplash of Mind, he deals Aero DMG equal to 600% of his ATK to all targets within range, considered Echo Skill DMG.
Casting Resonance Skill Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain increases Qiuyuan's Crit. DMG by 100% for 6 seconds. Switching to another Resonator ends this effect early.
UPGRADE PRIORITY
OUR REVIEW
How to Use
Qiuyuan is a Sub DPS that deals damage counted as Heavy Attack DMG.
Gameplay Style
Qiuyuan has a very fast and simple rotation; his only real downside is his very restrictive team requirements.
PROS & CONS
Pros
Only Sub DPS dealing Echo Skill DMG.
Cons
Qiuyuan is very niche.
He deals very little damage on his own.
RECOMMENDED ROTATION
Intro Skill: Attack the Must-Defend: Thanks to the Swordster's Soliloquy passive, Qiuyuan immediately gains 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy. The Intro Skill also allows you to directly perform Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 3, greatly speeding up the rotation.
Basic Attack Combo - Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash: The Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash combo allows us to fill Swordster's Soliloquy and enter the Inksplash of Mind state.
Resonance Liberation: Sundering Strike: This Resonance Liberation deals Aero DMG and provides a Crit. DMG bonus for the team, depending on how much Crit. Rate you have.
Forte - Inksplash of Mind: In this state, perform Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice in succession to deal maximum Aero DMG considered as Echo Skill DMG.
Resonance Skill: Through the Groves: This Resonance Skill deals Aero DMG considered as Echo Skill DMG and remains active when switching characters, allowing us to charge our Resonance Liberation.
Echo: Activate your Echo to deal additional Aero DMG.
Outro Skill: Strike Before Ready: Once the Concerto gauge is full, cast the Outro Skill to amplify the next character's Echo Skill DMG by 50% for 14 seconds.
Tip : Qiuyuan's rotation is very fast when mastered, and if you play him as Main DPS (S3 minimum), try to run his rotation twice.
BEST ECHO SETS
Law of Harmony + Aero
Law of Harmony 3-piece + Aero 2-piece
Main Echo : Fenrico
When the character casts Echo Skill, their Heavy Attack DMG Bonus is increased by 30% for 4 seconds & the Echo Skill DMG Bonus of all team members is increased by 4%, stackable up to 4 times. This is perfect for boosting the Main DPS, and the Aero 2-piece gives Qiuyuan extra elemental bonus.
The 4-3-3-1-1 is slightly better thanks to the elemental bonus.
Sound of True Name
Sound of True Name 5-piece
Main Echo : Nameless Explorer
This set is viable but has little value in a Galbrena - Shorekeeper team. At S3 it's debatable, but Qiuyuan deals very little Echo Skill DMG.
Sierra Gale
Sierra Gale 5-piece
Main Echo : Feilian Beringal
There is NO reason to use this set.
Secondary Stats
BEST WEAPONS
Emerald Sentence
ATK 587 • Crit Rate 24.3%
ATK +12%. 10s after Intro Skill or Basic ATK, casting Echo Skill grants 1 "Split Bamboo" increasing Heavy ATK DMG Bonus by 30% (stacks 2 times, 12s, 1/10s, canceled on swap).
Qiuyuan's signature weapon is truly perfect for him and is necessary in an F2P team. However, in a premium team, the weapon is not mandatory.
Red Spring
ATK 587 • Crit Rate 24.3%
ATK +12%. Dealing Basic ATK DMG increases Basic ATK DMG Bonus by 10% for 14s (1/1s, stacks 3 times). Basic ATK DMG Bonus +40% when consuming Concerto Energy for 10s (1/1s, ends on swap).
This permanent weapon is made for Qiuyuan. You'll be able to activate all bonuses consistently if you follow the correct rotation. Qiuyuan's signature weapon always pulls ahead, but with a premium team, this weapon is sufficient.
Emerald of Genesis
ATK 587 • Crit Rate 24.3%
Energy Regen Efficiency +12.8%. Casting Res. Skill increases ATK by 6% (stacks 2 times, 10s).
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
Blazing Brilliance
ATK 587 • Crit DMG 48.6%
ATK +12%. Dealing DMG grants "Burning Feather" (1/0.5s). Casting Res. Skill grants 5 additional. Each feather: Res. Skill DMG Bonus +4% (stacks 14 times). At 14, all effects cleared after 12s.
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
Feather Edge (R1)
ATK 412 • Crit Rate 20.2%
ATK +7.2%. Res. Liberation DMG Bonus +10.8% for 15s when casting Res. Liberation.
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
Commando of Conviction (R5)
ATK 412 • ATK 30.3%
Casting Intro Skill increases ATK by 30% for 15s.
Best F2P 4-star weapon for Qiuyuan.
Sword#18 (R5)
ATK 387 • ATK 36.4%
HP < 80%: Heavy ATK DMG +36%. Dealing Heavy ATK DMG restores 10% HP (1/8s).
Best F2P 4-star weapon for Qiuyuan.
Lumingloss (R1)
ATK 387 • ATK 36.4%
Casting Res. Skill increases Basic ATK and Heavy ATK DMG by 20% (stacks 1 time, 10s, 1/1s).
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
BEST TEAM COMPOSITIONS
Phrolova
The Phrolova team is playable but Qiuyuan is absolutely not required; Roccia or Shorekeeper work just as well.
CALCULATIONS
Heavy Attacks
This value represents the Heavy Attack DMG dealt by Galbrena in an optimal rotation with his premium team.
Echo Skill DMG
This value represents the Echo Skill DMG dealt by Galbrena in an optimal rotation with his premium team.
Team Galbrena Premium
Fusion
Aero
SpectroOne of the best S0R1 teams for Qiuyuan.
Team Permanent Weapon
Fusion
Aero
SpectroOne of the best S0R0 teams for Qiuyuan.
Team Galbrena Mornye
Fusion
AeroShorekeeper is better in this team as not all of Mornye's buffs are active.
Team Galbrena Verina
Fusion
Aero
SpectroDPR is slightly higher based on the assumption that this team rotates faster than a Shorekeeper team.
Team Galbrena Baizhi
Fusion
Aero
GlacioThe numbers may look similar to Verina but Baizhi is significantly slower.
Team Phrolova Cantarella
A very strong team that excels in the Whining Aix's Mire.
Team Phrolova Shorekeeper
Havoc
Aero
SpectroThis team is less interesting due to a rotation that is too fast; however it remains playable.
Team Galbrena New Perma
Fusion
Aero
SpectroThe signature weapon is not mandatory — this calculation is based on the new permanent weapon.
Team Phrolova Qiuyuan
Fusion
Aero
HavocThe rotation is longer than her dedicated team, so the DPR is not very representative.
Team Phrolova Qiuyuan
Havoc
AeroDo not pull Lucilla specifically for this team. Check the Notes section in the Lucilla guide to understand which set to use.
Qiuyuan Shorekeeper Team
Aero
Aero
SpectroOne of the best S0R1 teams for Sigrika. Here we assume a normal and accessible rotation.
Perma Weapon Team
Aero
Aero
SpectroStill very acceptable. Sure, there's a noticeable difference with the signature weapon but here we're using the old perma weapon, which is much less interesting than the new one.
Qiuyuan Mornye Team
Aero
AeroOne of the best S0R1 teams for Sigrika but Mornye doesn't really add much here.
Qiuyuan Verina Team
Aero
Aero
SpectroOne of the best S0R1 teams for Sigrika. Here we assume a normal and accessible rotation.
Qiuyuan Baizhi Team
A great S0R1 team for Sigrika. Here we assume Sigrika picks up the feather dropped by Baizhi, but in practice your damage will be lower.
Phrolova Qiuyuan Team
Aero
Havoc
AeroA great team that excels in Wailing Sea.
General Conditions
Echo Stats
Note: Percentages represent the damage difference compared to S0.
Team Galbrena - Shorekeeper S0 R1
From this point onward we assume a longer rotation for Qiuyuan.
What is the best build for Qiuyuan?
The optimal build for Qiuyuan is the Law of Harmony set (3 pieces) + Aero (2 pieces) with Fenrico as the main echo. His signature weapon Emerald Verdict is recommended, or Sharpened Spring as an excellent permanent alternative.
Which echo sets should you use for Qiuyuan?
The best set is Law of Harmony + Aero 2 pieces (100% efficiency). Sound of True Name in 5 pieces is viable (99%) but offers little advantage in a Galbrena - Shorekeeper team. Sierra Gale has no value for him.
What rotation should you use with Qiuyuan?
Qiuyuan rotation: Intro Skill (Attack the Must-Defend) → Basic Attack combo Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash → Resonance Liberation: Sundering Strike → Forte Inksplash of Mind (To Teach → To Save → To Sacrifice) → Skill: Through the Groves → Echo → Outro. The rotation is very fast when mastered.
What are the best teams for Qiuyuan?
The best team is Qiuyuan + Galbrena + Shorekeeper. The Galbrena + Qiuyuan + Shorekeeper team is also excellent (1,704,228 DPR). He can also play with Phrolova and Cantarella in a more niche team.
Which talents should you prioritize for Qiuyuan?
Qiuyuan talent priority: 1) Forte (64% of damage), 2) Resonance Liberation (23%), 3) Intro Skill (9%), 4) Resonance Skill (3%), 5) Basic Attack (1%). Level up Forte first as it concentrates the bulk of his damage.
Meilleures armes Qiuyuan Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan arme Emerald Sentence
Qiuyuan's signature weapon is truly perfect for him and is necessary in an F2P team. However, in a premium team, the weapon is not mandatory.
Qiuyuan arme Red Spring
This permanent weapon is made for Qiuyuan. You'll be able to activate all bonuses consistently if you follow the correct rotation. Qiuyuan's signature weapon always pulls ahead, but with a premium team, this weapon is sufficient.
Qiuyuan arme Emerald of Genesis
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
Qiuyuan arme Blazing Brilliance
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
Qiuyuan arme Feather Edge (R1)
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
Qiuyuan arme Commando of Conviction (R5)
Best F2P 4-star weapon for Qiuyuan.
Qiuyuan arme Sword#18 (R5)
Best F2P 4-star weapon for Qiuyuan.
Qiuyuan arme Lumingloss (R1)
The old permanent weapon is not well-suited due to its Main Stat, and more importantly, Qiuyuan deals very little Skill DMG, so the bonus triggers very rarely.
Meilleur build Qiuyuan sets d'échos Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan set Law of Harmony + Aero
Law of Harmony 3-piece + Aero 2-piece
When the character casts Echo Skill, their Heavy Attack DMG Bonus is increased by 30% for 4 seconds & the Echo Skill DMG Bonus of all team members is increased by 4%, stackable up to 4 times. This is perfect for boosting the Main DPS, and the Aero 2-piece gives Qiuyuan extra elemental bonus.
Qiuyuan set Sound of True Name
Sound of True Name 5-piece
This set is viable but has little value in a Galbrena - Shorekeeper team. At S3 it's debatable, but Qiuyuan deals very little Echo Skill DMG.
Qiuyuan set Sierra Gale
Sierra Gale 5-piece
There is NO reason to use this set.
Rotation Qiuyuan Wuthering Waves
Intro Skill: Attack the Must-Defend: Thanks to the Swordster's Soliloquy passive, Qiuyuan immediately gains 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy. The Intro Skill also allows you to directly perform Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 3, greatly speeding up the rotation.
Basic Attack Combo - Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash: The Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash combo allows us to fill Swordster's Soliloquy and enter the Inksplash of Mind state.
Resonance Liberation: Sundering Strike: This Resonance Liberation deals Aero DMG and provides a Crit. DMG bonus for the team, depending on how much Crit. Rate you have.
Forte - Inksplash of Mind: In this state, perform Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice in succession to deal maximum Aero DMG considered as Echo Skill DMG.
Resonance Skill: Through the Groves: This Resonance Skill deals Aero DMG considered as Echo Skill DMG and remains active when switching characters, allowing us to charge our Resonance Liberation.
Echo: Activate your Echo to deal additional Aero DMG.
Outro Skill: Strike Before Ready: Once the Concerto gauge is full, cast the Outro Skill to amplify the next character's Echo Skill DMG by 50% for 14 seconds.
Qiuyuan's rotation is very fast when mastered, and if you play him as Main DPS (S3 minimum), try to run his rotation twice.
Meilleures teams Qiuyuan WuWa
Qiuyuan team Team Sigrika
Qiuyuan's best team to date; Qiuyuan will deal enormous damage.
Qiuyuan team Team Galbrena
A great premium team, slightly below Team Sigrika.
Qiuyuan team Phrolova
The Phrolova team is playable but Qiuyuan is absolutely not required; Roccia or Shorekeeper work just as well.
Qiuyuan DPR Wuthering Waves - Qiuyuan DPS WuWa - Qiuyuan Calculs Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan DPR Team Galbrena Premium
One of the best S0R1 teams for Qiuyuan.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Permanent Weapon
One of the best S0R0 teams for Qiuyuan.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Galbrena Mornye
Shorekeeper is better in this team as not all of Mornye's buffs are active.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Galbrena Verina
DPR is slightly higher based on the assumption that this team rotates faster than a Shorekeeper team.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Galbrena Baizhi
The numbers may look similar to Verina but Baizhi is significantly slower.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Phrolova Cantarella
A very strong team that excels in the Whining Aix's Mire.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Phrolova Shorekeeper
This team is less interesting due to a rotation that is too fast; however it remains playable.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Galbrena New Perma
The signature weapon is not mandatory — this calculation is based on the new permanent weapon.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Phrolova Qiuyuan
The rotation is longer than her dedicated team, so the DPR is not very representative.
Qiuyuan DPR Team Phrolova Qiuyuan
Do not pull Lucilla specifically for this team. Check the Notes section in the Lucilla guide to understand which set to use.
Qiuyuan DPR Qiuyuan Shorekeeper Team
One of the best S0R1 teams for Sigrika. Here we assume a normal and accessible rotation.
Qiuyuan DPR Perma Weapon Team
Still very acceptable. Sure, there's a noticeable difference with the signature weapon but here we're using the old perma weapon, which is much less interesting than the new one.
Qiuyuan DPR Qiuyuan Mornye Team
One of the best S0R1 teams for Sigrika but Mornye doesn't really add much here.
Qiuyuan DPR Qiuyuan Verina Team
One of the best S0R1 teams for Sigrika. Here we assume a normal and accessible rotation.
Qiuyuan DPR Qiuyuan Baizhi Team
A great S0R1 team for Sigrika. Here we assume Sigrika picks up the feather dropped by Baizhi, but in practice your damage will be lower.
Qiuyuan DPR Phrolova Qiuyuan Team
A great team that excels in Wailing Sea.
Qiuyuan S0 DPR 289323 - Qiuyuan S0 DPS Wuthering Waves - Team Galbrena - Shorekeeper S0 R1
Qiuyuan S1 DPR 331436 - Qiuyuan S1 DPS Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan S2 DPR 354405 - Qiuyuan S2 DPS Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan S3 DPR 739446 - Qiuyuan S3 DPS Wuthering Waves - From this point onward we assume a longer rotation for Qiuyuan.
Qiuyuan S4 DPR 792762 - Qiuyuan S4 DPS Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan S5 DPR 858651 - Qiuyuan S5 DPS Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan S6 DPR 1133860 - Qiuyuan S6 DPS Wuthering Waves