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Glacio Main DPS

Wuthering Waves Resonator guide

Hiyuki build, teams, weapons, and Echoes

Newer Glacio damage entry. Keep recommendations conservative.

GlacioSwordMain DPS5★ ResonatorNeeds current patch review
Best weaponFrostburn
SonataWishes of Quiet Snowfall
Echo cost4-3-3-1-1

Skill priority

1 Resonance Liberation
2 Normal Attack
3 Forte Circuit
4 Resonance Skill
5 Intro Skill

Team compositions

Best teamRecommended
Main damageHiyukiLeads the damage planSetup helperLucillaSets up the damage dealerSupport slotChisaCompletes the team

Lucilla handles the main setup while Chisa completes the team. Lucilla plus Chisa is Hiyuki's specialist Glacio Chafe route. Mornye belongs with Lynae rather than Lucilla; Shorekeeper and Verina are lower-output comfort alternatives.

Second-best teamStrong alternative
Main damageHiyukiLeads the damage planSetup helperLynaeSets up the damage dealerSupport slotChisaCompletes the team

Lynae handles the main setup while Chisa completes the team. Lucilla plus Chisa is Hiyuki's specialist Glacio Chafe route. Mornye belongs with Lynae rather than Lucilla; Shorekeeper and Verina are lower-output comfort alternatives.

Other strong teamStrong alternative
Main damageHiyukiLeads the damage planSetup helperLynaeSets up the damage dealerSupport slotMornyeCompletes the team

Lynae handles the main setup while Mornye completes the team. Lucilla plus Chisa is Hiyuki's specialist Glacio Chafe route. Mornye belongs with Lynae rather than Lucilla; Shorekeeper and Verina are lower-output comfort alternatives.

Other compatible teammatesMore options

Use these grouped options to understand the wider roster around the complete teams above.

Setup optionsChoose a helper that matches the damage plan.
Support optionsChoose the sustain or final support shown in a reviewed team.

These characters appear in reviewed teams, but every possible combination is not guaranteed. Use the complete teams above as the safest starting point.

New player reading guide

If you are only checking Hiyuki before selecting your Resonators, read the best team as a target, not a requirement. Missing Lucilla or Chisa is normal; the team helper can turn your owned roster into a practical substitute.

BiSBest in slot: usually the strongest listed weapon for the character.SonataThe Echo set bonus you are trying to activate.Echo costThe cost pattern for your five equipped Echoes, such as 4-3-3-1-1.Main EchoThe Echo you usually place in the active main Echo slot.

Hiyuki guide overview

Hiyuki is a Glacio Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. Its recommended build starts with Frostburn, while its Echo plan uses Wishes of Quiet Snowfall. The guide also covers stat priorities, compatible teammates, and a practical rotation.

Quick build

Role
Main DPS
Team type
Glacio Chafe
Best weapon
Frostburn
Alternate weapons
Blazing Brilliance / Emerald of Genesis / Feather Edge
Sonata
Wishes of Quiet Snowfall
Echo cost
4-3-3-1-1
Main Echo
Reminiscence: Threnodian - Voidborne Construct
Main stats
Crit Rate or Crit DMG / Glacio DMG or ATK% / ATK%

Stat priority

  • Priority 1: Energy Regen to roughly 120% for a complete rotation
  • Priority 2: CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG; stop adding CRIT Rate once the build is comfortable
  • Priority 3: ATK%
  • Priority 4: Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus
Investment guide

Sequence overview

Each Sequence level comes from duplicate copies of this Resonator. Expand a level for the exact in-game effect and use the short line for a quick read.

6Sequence nodes
Main Damage DealerPowerful damage dealerResonance Liberation DamageDeals higher Resonance Liberation DMGGlacio ChafeUtilizes Glacio Chafe for combat advantage
S1 to S6

Sequence effects

S1SpringlessThe DMG Multipliers of Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self, Heavy Attack - Foreclaimed Self, Mid-air Attack - Foreclaimed Self, and Dodge Counter - Foreclaimed Self are increased by 120%.…

The DMG Multipliers of Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self, Heavy Attack - Foreclaimed Self, Mid-air Attack - Foreclaimed Self, and Dodge Counter - Foreclaimed Self are increased by 120%.

Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 3 now has an increased range and pulls enemies within range toward the center. Hiyuki is immune to interruptions while casting Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 4 & 5.

Casting Foreclaiming: Inward Vision enhances the next Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 1 & 2, which now inflict Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit.

S2To Burn Cold in SilenceBasic Attack - Iai's DMG Multiplier is increased by 125%.…

Basic Attack - Iai's DMG Multiplier is increased by 125%.

Inherent Skill Ephemeral Realm's effect becomes the following one:

Once Hiyuki leaves the combat state or recovers from being knocked out, after staying out of combat for 4s, restore 3 point of Snowforged Blade.

Once Hiyuki leaves the combat state or recovers from being knocked out, after staying out of combat for 4s, the following effects are triggered once:

- While in Foreclaimed Self, restore 3 point points of Frostharden Iai.

- Reset the Cooldown of 2 charges of Frostblight: Jade Cleave.

- Restore an additional 50 points of Frostheart for the next 2 cast of Frostblight: Jade Cleave or Frostblight: Petalfall.

S3No Self, No BoundInherent Skill Fine Snow gains the following effect: 2s after a Resonator joins the team or Hiyuki is revived, Hiyuki gains 1 stack of Snow Rust.…

Inherent Skill Fine Snow gains the following effect:

2s after a Resonator joins the team or Hiyuki is revived, Hiyuki gains 1 stack of Snow Rust. Hiyuki can obtain up to 1 stack of Snow Rust in this way.

The DMG Multipliers of Heavy Attack - Frost Splinter: Present Self and Heavy Attack - Bitterfrost: Foreclaimed Self are increased by 160%.

At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, while Hiyuki is the active Resonator in the team, the DMG Multiplier of the additionally applied Glacio Bite DMG each time she inflicts Glacio Chafe is increased by 488%.

S4Like Reeds on TidesCasting Resonance Skill - Present Self, Frostblight: Jade Cleave, or Frostblight: Petalfall increases the DMG dealt by all nearby Resonators in the team by 20% for 30s.…

Casting Resonance Skill - Present Self, Frostblight: Jade Cleave, or Frostblight: Petalfall increases the DMG dealt by all nearby Resonators in the team by 20% for 30s.

Restore 18% of Max HP while casting Frostblight: Jade Cleave or Frostblight: Petalfall.

S5Vessel of Thousand WishesThe DMG Multipliers of Resonance Skill - Present Self, Frostblight: Jade Cleave, and Frostblight: Petalfall are increased by 80%.

The DMG Multipliers of Resonance Skill - Present Self, Frostblight: Jade Cleave, and Frostblight: Petalfall are increased by 80%.

S6Into a Night Without EndThe Crit.…

The Crit. DMG of Foreclaiming: Inward Vision and Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation is increased by 500%.

At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, the effect "While Hiyuki is the active Resonator in the team, each time she applies Glacio Chafe, she additionally deals an instance of Glacio Bite DMG with a fixed DMG Multiplier" changes to "While Hiyuki is the active Resonator in the team, each time a Resonator in the team applies Glacio Chafe, she additionally deals an instance of Glacio Bite DMG with a fixed DMG Multiplier."

At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, Hiyuki's Crit. DMG is increased by 40%.

At 3 stacks of Snow Rust, the total Glacio Bite DMG taken by targets within a certain range of the active Resonator in the team is increased by 25%.

Reviewed for Version 3.5 · public game data and guide references. Calculation sources are noted where they directly inform a recommendation.

Simple play pattern

  • Set up both teammates before giving Hiyuki the main damage window.
  • Use the listed Sonata and main Echo as the first build target, then improve substats slowly.
  • If the team feels stressful, use the helper to choose a real healer or safer third slot.

Build priority

Difficulty
Moderate
Safety
Bring a healer if learning
Data note
Needs current patch review

Hiyuki is treated as a high-priority carry path in WaveKit when you own their core partners or weapon.

Hiyuki FAQ

What is the best Hiyuki build in Wuthering Waves?

Hiyuki's recommended WaveKit setup is Glacio Chafe DPS Build, using Frostburn, Wishes of Quiet Snowfall, and Reminiscence: Threnodian - Voidborne Construct as the main Echo target.

What stats should Hiyuki use?

Start with Crit Rate or Crit DMG / Glacio DMG or ATK% / ATK%. If the rotation feels uncomfortable, improve Energy Regen or defensive comfort before chasing perfect substats.

What teams work with Hiyuki?

A recommended team is Hiyuki / Lucilla / Chisa. WaveKit can also suggest owned alternatives through the team helper.

Is Hiyuki beginner friendly?

Hiyuki's current difficulty is listed as Moderate. If you are learning, pair them with safer sustain or defensive support.