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Qiuyuan Build: Best Echoes, Teams, Weapons, Stats and Chain | Wuthering Waves
2026-08-26
Hello, Rovers! Looking to unlock Qiuyuan's full potential? Don't worry - BuffBuff's WuWa Qiuyuan Build Guide is here to help you master his Aero swordplay with ease. From best weapons and Echo sets to team comps, stats, and Resonance Chain, we'll walk you through everything you need to build him the right way. You can also take a look at this Augusta Build Guide if you'd like to find out more about Wuthering Waves
Qiuyuan Build: Overview
 | Rarity: 5-star |
 Element: Aero | |
 Weapon: Sword | |
| Tower of Adversity: A Tier | |
| Whimpering Wastes: A Tier |
Qiuyuan is a 5-star Aero Sword character in Wuthering Waves, and this Qiuyuan Build guide will help you unlock his full potential. Once a senior agent of Mingting's Internal Security Agency, he now wanders as a blind swordsman after being wrongfully accused of murder. With his traditional Chinese-inspired appearance and martial arts-based combat style, Qiuyuan stands out as one of the game's most distinctive characters.
Qiuyuan Build: Stats
| Lv. 1 | Lv.90 | |
HP | 979 | 12237 |
ATK | 30 | 375 |
DEF | 98 | 1197 |
Energy Regen | 100% | 100% |
Crit. Rate | 5% | 5% |
Crit. DMG | 150% | 150% |
| Max Resonance Energy | 140 | 140 |
Qiuyuan Build: Skill
Qiuyuan Skills
 | Normal Attack Inkwash |
 | Resonance Skill Through the Groves |
 | Resonance Skill（Hold） Undaunted Wayfarer |
 | Resonance Liberation Sundering Strike |
 | Verdant Edge Forte Circuit |
| Swordster's SoliloquySwordster's Soliloquy is Qiuyuan's special Forte resource, shown by the green bar above his HP. He can hold up to 600 points of Swordster's Soliloquy. He gains 100 points from Basic Attack Stage 3, 100 points from each stage of Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash, 100 points from Dodge Counter, and 400 points from Intro Skill. Swordster's Soliloquy cannot be gained during the Inksplash of Mind state, and it is fully cleared when that state ends. | |
Qiuyuan Passive Skills
 | Inherent Skill Quietude Within |
| Qiuyuan obtains Quietude Within for 10s upon entering the Inksplash of Mind state. This effect can be triggered once every 22s. 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. | |
 | 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 20s. | |
Qiuyuan Switch Skills
 | 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 Normal 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 14s or until the Resonator is switched out. | |
Qiuyuan Resonance Chain
For most players, the Qiuyuan Build Resonance Chain priority is Chain 2 first, followed by Chain 1, then Chain 3. Chain 2 gives him the most valuable boost for his Sub-DPS playstyle, Chain 1 is a strong comfort upgrade with Crit Rate and interruption resistance, and Chain 3 is a bigger damage-focused investment for players who want to push him further.
 | 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 20s. 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 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 5s or until the targets are damaged or until Qiuyuan is switched off the field. This effect is not available in the 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 6s. Switching to another Resonator ends this effect early. | |
Qiuyuan Build: Best Echo Stats
| Sonata Effect | 3-pc: Law of Harmony 2-pc: Sierra Gale |
| Cost Pattern | 4 3 3 1 1 |
| Main Echo | Reminiscence: Fenrico |
This is the best Echo setup for Qiuyuan Build in a Full Echo Sub-DPS build. Law of Harmony offers the strongest value in Echo Skill-focused teams, Sierra Gale is the best common 2-piece option, and Reminiscence: Fenrico is his best Main Echo.
| Echo Main Stats Priority | ||
| 4 COST | 3 COST | 2 COST |
| Crit Rate or Crit DMG | Aero DMG | ATK% |
| Echo Substats Tuning Priority | ||
| 1. CRIT Rate ★★★ Most Important 2. CRIT DMG ★★★ Most Important 3. Energy Regen ★★★ Most Important 4. Heavy Attack DMG Bonus ★★ Important 5. ATK% ★★ Important 6. Flat ATK ★Optional | ||
CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and Energy Regen are Qiuyuan's most important substats. CRIT Rate is the foundation for consistent damage and also helps unlock the value of his Chain bonuses. CRIT DMG directly boosts his burst potential, especially in Echo Skill-focused rotations. Energy Regen is important because Qiuyuan needs enough Energy to cast his Resonance Liberation smoothly every rotation.
Law of Harmony is one of the best sets for Qiuyuan in Echo Skill-focused teams, especially when paired with Resonators like Phrolova and Cantarella. It boosts team damage while also improving his own Heavy Attack output.
For the 2-pc set, Sierra Gale is the most common choice, though an Energy Regen set is also viable if you need help reaching the 130% threshold.
Aim for 65% Crit Rate and 130% Energy Regen
| Priority Stats | 65% Crit Rate or more |
| 130% Energy Regen or more | |
| Other Stats | Crit DMG > Aero DMG > Heavy Attack DMG > ATK |
For Qiuyuan's Echo stats, we suggest you aim for at least 65% CRIT Rate. His Resonance Liberation gives other Resonators 2% CRIT DMG for every 1% of his CRIT Rate above 50%, up to a maximum of 30%.
Because Qiuyuan has limited time on field, we suggest you target around 130% Energy Regen to ensure his Resonance Liberation is available each rotation. After meeting these benchmarks, prioritize his personal damage with CRIT DMG, Aero DMG, Heavy Attack DMG, and ATK.
Qiuyuan Build: Best Weapons
Emerald Sentence ranks first because it is Qiuyuan Build's signature weapon and directly supports his kit with ATK, Heavy Attack DMG Bonus, and a team-wide Echo Skill DMG Bonus after casting Intro Skill. Emerald of Genesis is the best general alternative thanks to its Energy Regen and ATK bonuses, helping Qiuyuan keep his rotation smooth. Red Spring ranks third because it offers strong ATK and Basic Attack bonuses, but its effects are not as closely matched to Qiuyuan's Echo Skill and Heavy Attack-focused playstyle as the top two choices.
| Weapon | Skill | |
| 1st | Emerald Sentence | When a Heart SettlesATK is increased by 12%. Casting an Echo Skill within 10 seconds of using an Intro Skill or Basic Attack grants 1 stack of Bamboo Cleaver, increasing the wielder's Heavy Attack DMG Bonus by 30%. This effect can be triggered once by Echoes with the same name and stacks up to 2 times, lasting for 12 seconds. Casting an Echo Skill at maximum stacks does not refresh its duration.This effect can be triggered once every 10 seconds and ends early when the wielder is switched off the field. Casting an Intro Skill grants all Resonators on the team a 20% Echo Skill DMG Bonus for 30 seconds. Effects with the same name cannot stack. |
| 2nd | Emerald of Genesis | Stormy ResolutionIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. Casting a Resonance Skill increases ATK by 6%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect lasts for 10 seconds. |
| 3rd | Red Spring | Beyond the CycleIncreases ATK by 12%. Dealing Basic Attack DMG grants the wielder a 10% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 14 seconds. This effect can be triggered once per second and stacks up to 3 times.When the wielder's Concerto Energy is consumed, they gain a 40% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 10 seconds. This effect can be triggered once per second and ends when the wielder is switched off the field. |
Qiuyuan Build: Best Teams
Qiuyuan Aero Echo Skill Team
| Character / Role | ||
Sigrika (Main DPS) | Qiuyuan (Sub-DPS) | Shorekeeper (Support) |
Sigrika takes the main on-field role, while Qiuyuan amplifies Echo Skill damage and adds consistent sub-DPS value. Shorekeeper rounds out the team with healing and support, making this one of Qiuyuan's most comfortable team setups.
Qiuyuan as Sub-DPS
| Character / Role | ||
Galbrena (Main DPS) | Qiuyuan (Sub-DPS) | Shorekeeper (Support) |
Galbrena leads the team's damage, Qiuyuan boosts Echo Skill output while contributing additional sub-DPS value, and Shorekeeper provides sustain and support. Together, they form a balanced team with strong damage and good survivability.
Augusta Build: Materials Overview
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Conclusion
Qiuyuan Build shows that Qiuyuan is a versatile Aero Sword character who offers both solid personal damage and valuable team utility. With the right weapon, Echo set, and stat distribution, he fits well into Echo Skill-focused teams while continuing to deal meaningful damage himself. Whether built as a Sub-DPS or paired with powerful carries such as Galbrena or Sigrika, Qiuyuan benefits from well-timed rotations and balanced stats, making him a valuable addition to any roster. Also, if you want to quickly pull the characters you're after in the new version, don't forget to check out BuffBuff for the latest Wuthering Waves top-up discounts.
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