Yuanwu is a playable 4-star Electro Gauntlet character in Wuthering Waves (WuWa). Check out this guide for Yuanwu's best builds, teams, echoes, skills, and voice actor here!
List of Contents
- Character Overview
- Best Builds
- Best Echo Sets
- Best Weapons
- Best Teams
- Materials
- Gameplay Guide
- Forte Priority
- Forte (Skills and Kit)
- Resonance Chain
- How to Get
- Voice Actor and Lore
- Related Guides
Yuanwu's Character Overview
Yuanwu Information
| Yuanwu | |
|---|---|
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| Rarity | ★★★★ |
| Element | Electro |
| Weapon | Gauntlet |
Yuanwu Rankings
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Yuanwu Stats
| Lv. 1 | Lv. 90 | |
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| HP | 682 | 8525 |
| ATK | 18 | 225 |
| DEF | 134 | 1,637 |
| Energy Regen | 100% | - |
| Crit. Rate | 5% | - |
| Crit. DMG | 150% | - |
Stat calculations does not include the Attribute Bonuses from Yuanwu's Forte.
Yuanwu's Best Builds
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Yuanwu's Best Echo Sets
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Yuanwu's Best Weapons
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Yuanwu's Best Teams
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Yuanwu's Ascension and Forte Materials
Total Ascension Materials
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Total Forte Materials
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Yuanwu's Gameplay Guide
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Yuanwu's Forte Priority
Skill Tree Priority
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Yuanwu's Forte (Skills and Kit)
Basic Attack: Leihuangquan
| Skill Info |
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| Basic Attack: Yuanwu performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Electro DMG.Heavy Attack: Yuanwu consumes Stamina to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.Mid-air Attack: Yuanwu consumes Stamina to launch a Mid-air Plunging Attack, dealing Electro DMG.Dodge Counter: Use Basic Attack after a successful Doge to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG. Attribute Bonuses: 1. Electro DMG Bonus +1.80% 2. Electro DMG Bonus +4.20% |
| Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
|---|---|
| Part 1 Damage | 24.70% |
| Part 2 Damage | 26.06%*2 |
| Part 3 Damage | 10.99%*2+16.48%*2 |
| Part 4 Damage | 26.06%*2 |
| Part 5 Damage | 24.70%*2+32.94% |
| Heavy Attack Damage | 80.00% |
| Mid-Air Attack Damage | 49.60% |
| Dodge Counter Damage | 57.60%*2 |
| Heavy Attack Stamina Consumption | 20 |
| Mid-Air Attack Stamina Consumption | 30 |
Resonance Skill: Leihuang Master
| Skill Info |
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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 Damage. Thunder Field:The on-field 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. Attribute Bonuses: 1. DEF +2.28% 2. DEF +5.32% |
| Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
|---|---|
| Skill Damage | 12.00% DEF |
| Thunder Wedge Coordinated Attack Damage | 4.00% DEF |
| Thunder Wedge Detonation Damage | 30.00% DEF |
| Rumbling Spark Damage | 54.60% DEF |
| Thunder Wedge Duration | 12s |
| Cooldown | 3s |
| Leihuang Master Con. Energy Regen | 3 |
| Rumbling Spark Con. Energy Regen | 25 |
Forte Circuit: Unassuming Blade
| Skill Info |
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| Rumbling Spark: When “Readiness” is full, long press Resonance Skill to consume all “Readiness” and cast Rumbling Spark, dealing Electro DMG and entering the Lightning Infused state.Thunder Uprising: When you have full “Readiness” Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will cast Thunder Uprising, dealing Electro DMG.Lightning Infused: The character in Lightning Infused state has a greatly increased anti-interruption. When Yuanwu is in this state: -Basic Attacks: Hits targets in a large range, depletes enemy Vibration Strength faster; -Heavy Attacks: Attack speed is increased, deplete enemy Vibration Strength faster; -Dodge Counters: Attack speed is increased, deplete enemy Vibration Strength faster. -Use Basic Attack within 3s after casting a Heavy Attack or a successful Counterattack to cast Thunderweaver, dealing Electro DMG, considered as Basic Attack damage; Yuanwu does not recover “Readiness” in this state. 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 on-field character; When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge hits a target with a Coordinated Attack, Yuanwu gains 5 “Readiness”. |
| Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
|---|---|
| Thunder Uprising Damage | 20.00% DEF |
| Lightning Infused Basic Attack Part 1 Damage | 12.35% DEF |
| Lightning Infused Basic Attack Part 2 Damage | 13.03%*2 DEF |
| Lightning Infused Basic Attack Part 3 Damage | 5.50%*2+8.24%*2 DEF |
| Lightning Infused Basic Attack Part 4 Damage | 5.77%*5 DEF |
| Lightning Infused Basic Attack Part V Damage | 8.24%*3+16.47% DEF |
| Lightning Infused Heavy Attack Damage | 15.6% DEF |
| Thunderweaver Damage | 15.60%+10.40%*2 DEF |
| Lightning Infused Dodge Counter Damage | 21.76%+16.32%*2 DEF |
| Lightning Infused Heavy Attack Stamina Consumption | 20 |
| Lightning Infused Duration | 10s |
Inherent Skill 1: Thunderweaver
| Skill Info |
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| The damage multiplier of Resonance Skill Thunder Uprising is increased by 40%, and its depletion of enemy Vibration Strength is enhanced. |
Inherent Skill 2: Reserved Confidence
| Skill Info |
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| The range of the Resonance Skill Thunder Field and Thunder Uprising are greatly expanded. When exiting during combat, if Readiness is not full, Yuanwu will automatically leave 1 Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge in place. |
Resonance Liberation: Blazing Might
| Skill Info |
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| Awaken the power of thunder and provide Forte Circuit Lightning Infused status for all nearby characters for 10s, granting them increased Anti-interruption, then perform a powerful blow that deals Electro DMG. Attribute Bonuses: 1. DEF +2.28% 2. DEF +5.32% |
| Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
|---|---|
| Skill Damage | 88.00%*2 DEF |
| Cooldown | 20s |
| Res. Energy Cost | 125 |
| Con. Energy Regen | 20 |
Intro Skill: Thunder Bombardment
| Skill Info |
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| Attack the target, causing Electro DMG. Attribute Bonuses: 1. Electro DMG Bonus +1.80% 2. Electro DMG Bonus +4.20% |
| Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
|---|---|
| Skill Damage | 32.00% DEF |
| Con. Energy Regen | 10 |
Outro Skill: Lightning Manipulation
| Skill Info |
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| Yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target, weakening the Vibration Strength of enemies upon impact. |
Yuanwu's Resonance Chain
Recommended Sequence Nodes
Yuanwu's recommended Sequence Nodes will be determined after Wuthering Wave's release!
All Sequence Node Effects
| S1 | Steaming Cup of JusticeWhen 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%. |
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| S2 | Fierce Heart, Serene MindIntro Skill Thunder Bombardment additionally recovers 15 Resonance Energy for Yuanwu. |
| S3 | Upholder of IntegrityWhen the Coordinated Attacks of Resonance Skill's Thunder Wedge hits a target, the damage is additionally increased by 20% of Yuanwu's DEF. |
| S4 | Retributive KnucklesWhen casting Resonance Liberation Blazing Might, the on-field character will gain a Shield equal to 200% of Yuanwu's DEF for 10s. |
| S5 | Neighborhood ProtectorWhen Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is on the field, Yuanwu's Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 50%. |
| S6 | Defender of All RealmsAll team members nearby within the range of Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will gain a 32% DEF increase, lasting 3s. |
How to Get Yuanwu
Will be a Featured 4-Star Resonator
| Limited Banner | |
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| When Thunder Pours | |
| Availability | Version 1.0 (Phase 2) |
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Yuanwu will be a featured 4-star Resonator in the Convene shown above!
Available in All Convene Banners
| All Limited and Permanent Banners | Prevail the Lasting Night | Absolute Pulsation |
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| Tidal Chorus | Weapon Permanent Convene |
| Utterance of Marvels | Beginner's Choice Convene Banner |
Yuanwu can be summoned from all Convenes available in Wuthering Waves!
Obtain Yuanwu for Free
You can get some Resonators for free. Yuanwu is one of the Resonators that can be obtained by progressing the game.
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Yuanwu's Voice Actor and Lore
Yuanwu Voice Actors
| Voice Actors | EN VA: Adam Diggle JP VA: TBD CN VA: Liu BeiChen KR VA: TBD |
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List of All Voice Actors
Yuanwu's In-Game Lore
| Gender | Male |
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| Birthplace | Huanglong |
| Affiliation | Jinzhou |
| Basic Info | Yuanwu owns a boxing gym where he teaches martial arts and health management. He is well-respected in the community for his cordial demeanor and pleasant temperament. |
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Yuanwu's Splash Art
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Wuthering Waves Related Guides
List of All Characters
Characters by Rarity
| Resonator Rarity | |
|---|---|
| 5-Star Characters | 4-Star Characters |
Characters by Element
| Resonator Elements | ||
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| Aero | Electro | Fusion |
| Glacio | Havoc | Spectro |
Characters by Weapon
| Characters by Weapon | |
|---|---|
| Gauntlets | Pistols |
| Rectifiers | Swords |
| Broadblades | |
Other Lists of Characters
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| Female Characters | Male Characters | |
| Voice Actors | Free Characters | |
| Healers | Factions | |
| Upcoming Characters | ||
All Electro Characters
| Electro Characters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calcharo | Yinlin | Yuanwu |
