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Yuanwu
Fist of Thunder
- Rarity: ★★★★
- Attribute: Electro
- Weapon:
- Combat Roles:
- Concerto Efficiency
- Coordinated Attack
- Interruption Resistance Boost
- Vibration Strength Reduction
- Gender: Male
- Class: Natural
- Birthday: October 2
- Birthplace: Huanglong
- Nation: Huanglong
- Affiliation: Jinzhou
- Special Dish: Sanqing Tea
- Release Date: May 23, 2024
Voice Actors: - English: Adam Diggle
- Chinese: Liu Beichen (刘北辰)
- Japanese: Shirokuma Hiroshi (白熊寬嗣)
- Korean: Park Seong-tae (박성태)
Introduction to Yuanwu Guide
Wuthering Waves Ultimate Yuanwu Guide: Yuanwu is a 4-star Electro character who excels as a hybrid sub-DPS and support unit. As the owner of a boxing gym and a martial arts expert, he provides consistent off-field Electro damage and interruption resistance, making him a reliable addition to various team compositions. He can be obtained for free early in the game by clearing the initial Tower of Adversity stages.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Weaknesses
Best Weapon Choices
Abyss Surges (5-star) – Best-in-Slot Weapon
Why it’s good for Yuanwu:
Yuanwu relies heavily on chaining his Basic Attacks after triggering Electro effects. This weapon enhances both his main damage source and his element, maximizing uptime and burst potential.
Stonard (4★)
Why it’s good:
Stonard offers reliable damage for 4★ players, especially when Yuanwu consistently triggers Electro with his skills. The scaling buffs from consistent Electro output make this a strong F2P option.
Gauntlets of Night (4★, F2P from Battle Pass)
Why it’s good:
This Battle Pass weapon synergizes with Yuanwu’s multi-hit nature. With CRIT-based bonuses and Electro boosts, it’s a great balance of offensive stats, especially if you’re building him as a crit-focused DPS.
Skills and Skill Upgrade Priority
Yuanwu Skills Priority
To optimize Yuanwu as a sub-DPS and support, prioritize upgrading his Resonance Skill first, as it boosts Thunder Wedge—his main source of off-field Electro damage. Next, level up his Forte Circuit and Resonance Liberation to enhance his damage during the Lightning Infused state and improve his ability to reduce enemy Vibration Strength. Finally, upgrade his Basic Attacks and Intro Skill last, as they contribute less to his overall effectiveness.
Yuanwu Abilities
Basic Attack – Leihuangquan
Executes up to five consecutive strikes, each dealing Electro DMG.
Uses Stamina to unleash a powerful blow that inflicts Electro DMG.
Consumes Stamina to perform a plunging strike from mid-air, dealing Electro DMG.
After a successful Dodge, follow up with a Basic Attack to strike the target and deal Electro DMG.
Resonance Skill – Leihuang Master
Summons a pillar of electricity that creates a circular field, dealing Electro damage through coordinated attacks. This skill remains active even when Yuanwu is off-field, making it a core part of his support role.
Resonance Liberation – Blazing Might
Blazing Might: Unleashes a powerful Electro attack while granting the team the Lightning Infused status. Additionally, it provides interruption immunity, ensuring smoother execution of attacks during combat.
Forte Circuit – Unassuming Blade
Lightning Infused: Consumes Forte to enhance Yuanwu’s attacks, allowing him to deal increased damage while effectively reducing enemy Vibration Strength. This ability is crucial for weakening tougher enemies.
Intro Skill – Thunder Bombardment
Strike the target to inflict Electro DMG.
Outro Skill – Lightning Manipulation
When switching out, Yuanwu reduces enemy Vibration Strength, making him effective in setups that focus on stagger mechanics.
Yuanwu Passive Abilities
Inherent Skill – Thunderweaver
Inherent Skill – Reserved Confidence
The effective range of Thunder Field and Thunder Uprising is significantly increased. When Yuanwu exits during combat without full Readiness, he automatically leaves behind one Thunder Wedge from his Resonance Skill.
Best Echoes
Yuanwu’s Echo set should enhance his Electro damage, Energy Regeneration, and survivability, depending on his role in the team. His best sets either boost his support capabilities or increase his personal damage output.
Recommended Echo Sets
Moonlit Clouds (5-piece)
Increases damage and Energy Regeneration, making it an excellent choice for a support-focused build.
Helps maintain high ability uptime, ensuring Yuanwu can frequently use his skills.
Void Thunder (5-piece)
Provides a strong boost to Electro damage, improving Yuanwu’s overall DPS potential.
Best suited for teams where he plays a more offensive role.
Main Echo Choices
Bell-Borne Geochelone
Deals damage based on Defense while providing a damage-reducing shield, adding survivability.
Impermanence Heron
Enhances Energy Regeneration and grants a damage buff when using Yuanwu’s Outro Skill.
Ideal for teams needing consistent Energy Recharge and support bonuses.
Tempest Mephis
Can be switch-canceled for a quick burst of damage.
Best used during the preparation phase to trigger the buff at the right time.
Echo Main Stat Priorities
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1
4-cost Echo
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2
3-cost Echo
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3
1-cost Echo
Crit Rate or Crit DMG to optimize damage output.
Electro DMG Bonus for stronger Electro-based attacks.
DEF% to improve survivability and effectiveness when using DEF-scaling abilities.
Substat Priorities
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1
Crit Rate / Crit DMG
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2
DEF%
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3
Energy Regeneration
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4
Resonance Skill DMG Bonus
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5
Flat DEF
Enhances overall damage consistency.
Improves durability and works well with certain defensive effects.
Helps maintain frequent skill usage.
Increases Thunder Wedge effectiveness.
Provides minor improvements to survivability and defense-based abilities.
Team Compositions
Yuanwu excels as a support and sub-DPS, specializing in weakening enemy Vibration Strength and providing off-field Electro damage. He works best alongside high-damage Resonators who can take advantage of his abilities to maximize team performance.
Recommended Team Options:
Yinlin
A strong Electro DPS who benefits from Yuanwu’s Electro application and off-field support.
Verina
Provides healing and buffs, improving the team’s overall survivability and damage output.
Taoqi
Can contribute additional off-field damage and synergy with Yuanwu’s Electro abilities.
F2P-Friendly Team:
Rover (Spectro)
Main DPS: Deals consistent Spectro damage while Yuanwu provides off-field support.
Yuanwu
Sub-DPS/Support: Weakens enemy Vibration Strength and maintains Electro damage uptime.
Baizhi
Healer/Support: Provides healing and utility to sustain the team in longer fights.
Rotation and Gameplay
To maximize Yuanwu’s effectiveness as a sub-DPS and support, his rotation should focus on maintaining Thunder Wedge uptime, generating Concerto Energy, and ensuring consistent Electro application.
Use Resonance Skill to summon Thunder Wedge, which provides off-field Electro damage and weakens enemy Vibration Strength.
Perform Basic Attacks to build Concerto Energy, allowing for a smooth transition into coordinated team attacks.
Switch to the main DPS once Concerto Energy is full, enabling them to capitalize on enemy Vibration Strength reduction and consistent Electro application.
Use Yuanwu’s Forte Skill to detonate Thunder Wedge, dealing additional damage and maximizing his contribution before switching out.
Activate Resonance Liberation for a final burst of Electro damage, then recast Resonance Skill to refresh Thunder Wedge before swapping out.
Resonance Chain
Unlocking Yuanwu’s Resonance Chain enhances his support capabilities, survivability, and damage output, making him more effective as a sub-DPS. Each advancement strengthens different aspects of his kit, allowing for better team synergy and utility.
Resonance Chain Effects
Sequence 1: Steaming Cup of Justice
Enhanced Attack Speed: Increases Basic and Heavy Attack Speed while in the Lightning Infused state, improving his attack frequency and overall damage potential.
Sequence 2: Fierce Heart, Serene Mind
Energy Recovery: Intro Skill restores 15 Resonance Energy, ensuring faster access to his Resonance Liberation and reducing downtime on his abilities.
Sequence 3: Upholder of Integrity
Thunder Wedge Damage Scaling: Increases Thunder Wedge’s coordinated attack damage based on Yuanwu’s DEF, making defensive stats more valuable in his build.
Sequence 4: Retributive Knuckles
Defensive Shield on Ultimate: Resonance Liberation provides a shield to the active character, scaling with Yuanwu’s DEF, improving the team’s survivability.
Sequence 5: Neighborhood Protector
Resonance Liberation Boost: Increases Resonance Liberation damage when Thunder Wedge is on the field, enhancing his burst potential.
Sequence 6: Defender of All Realms
Teamwide DEF Buff: Allies within Thunder Wedge’s range receive a DEF boost, providing additional protection and stability during combat.
Ascension and Forte Materials
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
What role does Yuanwu play?
Yuanwu is primarily a sub-DPS and support who provides consistent off-field Electro DMG through his Thunder Wedge and supports the team with Vibration Strength reduction, making him valuable against bosses.
What is Yuanwu’s main source of damage?
His main source of damage comes from Thunder Wedge, created via his Resonance Skill. This wedge deals Electro DMG over time and can be enhanced by his Forte Circuit and Liberation.
Is Yuanwu good for free-to-play players?
Yes! His kit scales well without 5★ weapons, and he offers strong off-field damage and utility, especially in teams needing Vibration Strength reduction.
How does Readiness work in Yuanwu’s kit?
Readiness fills when Thunder Wedge hits enemies. When full, he enters Lightning Infused, buffing his Basic Attacks. If he exits the field early and Readiness isn’t full, he will automatically place a Thunder Wedge.
