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Aero Main DPS

Wuthering Waves Resonator guide

Jiyan build, teams, weapons, and Echoes

Readable Aero carry, friendly for players who like clear burst windows.

AeroBroadbladeMain DPS5★ ResonatorReviewed for Version 3.5
Best weaponVerdant Summit
SonataSierra Gale
Echo cost4-3-3-1-1
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Skill priority

1 Resonance Liberation
2 Forte Circuit
3 Resonance Skill
4 Intro Skill

Rotation

Starter draft

BA Basic Attack · HA Heavy Attack · MA Mid-air Attack · [ ] active state

Rotation reference: Starter draft.

  1. Skill
  2. Echo
  3. Intro
  4. Forte
  5. Skill
  6. HA
  7. Outro

Team compositions

Best teamRecommended
Main damageJiyanLeads the damage planSetup helperIunoSets up the damage dealerSupport slotCiacconaCompletes the team

Iuno handles the main setup while Ciaccona completes the team. Iuno is Jiyan's strongest modern Heavy Attack helper. Ciaccona completes the premium Mono Aero route under the required weapon conditions; Mortefi is the strongest conventional alternative. Jianxin is a lower-output Liberation-buff route with grouping and defensive comfort.

Second-best teamStrong alternative
Main damageJiyanLeads the damage planSetup helperIunoSets up the damage dealerSupport slotShorekeeperCompletes the team

Iuno handles the main setup while Shorekeeper completes the team. Iuno is Jiyan's strongest modern Heavy Attack helper. Ciaccona completes the premium Mono Aero route under the required weapon conditions; Mortefi is the strongest conventional alternative. Jianxin is a lower-output Liberation-buff route with grouping and defensive comfort.

Other strong teamStrong alternative
Main damageJiyanLeads the damage planSetup helperMortefiSets up the damage dealerSupport slotShorekeeperCompletes the team

Mortefi handles the main setup while Shorekeeper completes the team. Iuno is Jiyan's strongest modern Heavy Attack helper. Ciaccona completes the premium Mono Aero route under the required weapon conditions; Mortefi is the strongest conventional alternative. Jianxin is a lower-output Liberation-buff route with grouping and defensive comfort.

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.
IunoOpen guideMortefiOpen guideRebeccaOpen guideJianxinOpen guide
Support optionsChoose the sustain or final support shown in a reviewed team.
CiacconaOpen guideShorekeeperOpen guideVerinaOpen guideMornyeOpen guide

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 checking Jiyan before building a profile, start with Main DPS, Verdant Summit, and Sierra Gale. Then use the complete team cards below to check whether the recommended route matches your roster.

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.

Jiyan guide overview

Jiyan is an Aero Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. Their recommended build starts with Verdant Summit, while their Echo plan uses Sierra Gale. The guide also covers stat priorities, compatible teammates, and a practical rotation.

Quick build

Role
Main DPS
Team type
Aero Heavy
Best weapon
Verdant Summit
Alternate weapons
Thunderflare Dominion / Ages of Harvest / Aureate Zenith
Sonata
Sierra Gale
Echo cost
4-3-3-1-1
Main Echo
Nightmare: Feilian Beringal
Main stats
CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG / Aero DMG / ATK%

Stat priority

  • Priority 1: CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG
  • Priority 2: Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
  • Priority 3: ATK%
  • Priority 4: Energy Regen until Liberation is ready each rotation
Investment guide

Sequence overview

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

6Sequence nodes
Main Damage DealerPowerful damage dealerHeavy Attack DMGDeals higher Heavy Attack DMGTractionPulls targets within range towards a specific position
S1 to S6

Sequence effects

S1BenevolenceResonance Skill Windqueller can be used 1 more time.…

Resonance Skill Windqueller can be used 1 more time.

When casting Resonance Skill Windqueller, the Resolve cost is decreased by 15.

S2VersatilityAfter casting Intro Skill Tactical Strike, Jiyan gains 30 Resolve and his ATK is increased by 28% for 15s.…

After casting Intro Skill Tactical Strike, Jiyan gains 30 Resolve and his ATK is increased by 28% for 15s. This can be triggered once every 15s.

S3SpectationWhen casting Resonance Skill Windqueller, Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prelude, Resonance Skill Emerald Storm: Finale or Intro Skill Tactical Strike, Jiyan's Crit.…

When casting Resonance Skill Windqueller, Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prelude, Resonance Skill Emerald Storm: Finale or Intro Skill Tactical Strike, Jiyan's Crit. Rate is increased by 16% and Crit. DMG is increased by 32% for 8s.

S4PrudenceWhen casting Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prelude or Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Finale, the Heavy Attack DMG Bonus of all team members is increased by 25% for 30s.

When casting Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prelude or Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Finale, the Heavy Attack DMG Bonus of all team members is increased by 25% for 30s.

S5ResolutionOutro Skill Discipline gains an additional DMG Multiplier of 120%.…

Outro Skill Discipline gains an additional DMG Multiplier of 120%.

When Jiyan's attacks hit a target, his ATK is increased by 3% for 8s, stacking up to 15 times; this effect is immediately maxed after he casts Intro Skill Tactical Strike.

S6FortitudeEvery time Heavy Attack, Intro Skill Tactical Strike or Resonance Skill Windqueller is used, Jiyan gains 1 stack(s) of "Momentum", stacking up to 2 times.…

Every time Heavy Attack, Intro Skill Tactical Strike or Resonance Skill Windqueller is used, Jiyan gains 1 stack(s) of "Momentum", stacking up to 2 times.

Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Finale will consume all "Momentum", and each stack consumed increases the DMG multiplier of Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Finale by 120%.

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

Build priority

Difficulty
Beginner friendly
Safety
Bring a healer if learning
Data note
Reviewed for Version 3.5

Jiyan can work well, but build priority depends heavily on your owned teammates and weapons.

Jiyan FAQ

What is the best Jiyan build in Wuthering Waves?

Jiyan's recommended WaveKit setup is Liberation DPS Build, using Verdant Summit, Sierra Gale, and Nightmare: Feilian Beringal as the main Echo target.

What stats should Jiyan use?

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

What teams work with Jiyan?

A recommended team is Jiyan / Mortefi / Shorekeeper. WaveKit can also suggest owned alternatives through the team helper.

Is Jiyan beginner friendly?

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

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