Jiyan Build and Team Guide | Wuthering Waves

Jiyan

Character Profile

Rarity

★★★★★

Element

Weapon

Jiyan is a 5-star aero wuthering waves Aero Resonator. He is a steadfast commander of the Midnight Rangers, possesses a heart full of righteousness and determination. He has the unique ability to transform even the gentlest breeze into a formidable guiding lance. Committed to safeguarding the land and its people, Jiyan pledges his full support to those in need, always ready to assist in overcoming any challenge.

Stats

Level 90

10488

DEF

1186

CRIT Rate

Healing Bonus

ATK

438

100%

CRIT DMG

150%

Aero DMG

Skills

Jiyan, the determined captain of the Midnight Rangers, uses his expertise to control the wind, directing precise and powerful Aero attacks against adversaries.

Basic Attack

Fengyiquan

Press Hounds Gnaw Basic Attack Calcharo Wuthering Waves to activate.

Perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, causing Aero damage.

Heavy Attack

Consume Stamina to perform a thrust attack, causing Aero damage.

Heavy Attack

Windborne Strike

If you hold the Basic Attack during the Heavy Attack, a Mid-air Strike will be released after the Heavy Attack ends, causing Aero damage.

Heavy Attack

Abyssal Slash

If you release the Basic Attack during the Heavy Attack, an Abyssal Slash will be released after the Heavy Attack ends, causing Aero damage.

Mid-air Attack

Consume Stamina, throw a spear from the air, and stab the ground, causing Aero damage. After the spear stabs the ground, you can perform an additional attack by casting Basic Attack, causing Aero damage.

Mid-air Attack

Skyfall

After casting the Heavy Attack Mid-air Strike or the Resonance Skill Wind Sweep in the air, you can perform an aerial attack, causing Aero damage.

Dodge Counter

After a successful Dodge, you can use a Basic Attack within a certain period of time to attack the target with a spear, causing Aero damage.

Resonance Skill

Windqueller

Press Jiyan Resonance Skill Wuthering Waves e1715313875949 to use skill.

Dash forward a certain distance, causing Aero damage. Can be cast in the air.

Resonance Liberation

Emerald Storm: Prologue

Press Jiyan Resonance Liberation e1715319973247 to activate.

After casting Emerald Storm: Prologue, Jiyan enters the Qingloong Mode.

Resonance Liberation

Qingloong Mode

In the Qingloong Mode, using Basic Attack or Heavy Attack will cast Lance of Qingloong.

Resonance Liberation

Heavy Attack: Lance of Qingloong

Perform up to 3 continuous attacks, causing Aero damage, this damage is Heavy Attack damage.

Forte Circuit

Qingloong at War

When casting the Resonance Skill Windqueller, if the [Resolve] is higher than 30 points, 30 points of [Resolve] will be consumed, and the damage of this Resonance Skill Windqueller will be increased by 20%.

Forte Circuit

Resonance Liberation: Emerald Storm: Finale

When casting Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prologue, if the [Resolve] is higher than 30 points, 30 points of [Resolve] will be consumed, and Emerald Storm: Finale will be cast, causing Aero damage, this damage is Heavy Attack damage. Emerald Storm: Finale can be cast in the air.

When in the Qingloong Mode, the damage of the Resonance Skill Windqueller is increased by 20%, and the [Resolve] is no longer consumed.

Forte Circuit

Rules for Obtaining Resolve

Accumulate [Resolve] when the Basic Attack Lone Lance hits the target. Accumulate 30 points of [Resolve] when the Intro Skill Tactical Strike hits the target.
If Jiyan does not hit the target within 10 seconds, the [Resolve] will gradually decrease.

Intro Skill

Tactical Strike

Jiyan, holding a spear, stabs the target from the air, causing Aero damage.

Outro Skill

Self Discipline

When the Character’s Heavy Attack hits the target, Jiyan will summon Qingloong to attack together, causing 313.40% Aero Damage, lasting 8s, can be triggered once every 1 second, up to 2 times.

Passive

Heavenly Balance

After casting the Intro Skill Tactical Strike, the Basic Attack damage bonus and Heavy Attack damage bonus of Jiyan increase by 8%, lasting for 14 seconds.

Passive

Wind Gathering

When hitting a target, Jiyan’s critical hit increases by 1%, lasts for 8 seconds, and can stack up to 10 layers.

Resonance Chain

Sequence Node 1

The usage count of Resonance Skill Sweep Wind Set increases by 1 times. When casting Resonance Skill Sweep Wind Set, the consumed [Vanguard Value] decreases by 15 point.

Sequence Node 2

After casting the Intro Skill Surprise Attack, Jiyan accumulates 30 points of [Vanguard Value], the damage bonus of Jiyan’s Basic Attack and Heavy Attack is additionally increased by 36%, lasting 14s, and can be triggered once every 15s.

Sequence Node 3

After casting the Intro Skill Take them by surprise, the inherent skill Wind Gathering effect stacks to the full layer. When casting the Resonance Skill Gun Sweep, the Crit. of Jiyan increases by 16%, Crit. DMG increases by 32%, lasting for 8s.

Sequence Node 4

When Jiyan’s Resonance Liberation Vanguard State ends, the Heavy Attack damage of the characters in the team is increased by 17.5%, and the effect lasts for 10s.

Sequence Node 5

Wuthering Waves Calcharo Sequence Node 3

Outro Skill Self-Discipline damage multiplier increases by 165.40%. Inherent skill Gathering Winds Bonus: When hitting the target, Jiyan’s Aero damage increases by 2.5%, the effect lasts for 8s, and can stack up to 20 layers.

Sequence Node 6

Each time you use Heavy Attack, Intro Skill Surprise Attack or Resonance Skill Gun Sweep, you gain 1 layer(s) of [Momentum], which can stack up to 2 layer(s). Casting Resonance Liberation Loong’s Rage: Unleash will consume all [Momentum], and each layer of [Momentum] increases the damage multiplier of Resonance Liberation Loong’s Rage: Unleash by 120%.

Best Build

Signature

Verdant Summit

Swordsworn
Increases the DMG Bonus of all Resonance Attributes by 12%. Every time Intro Skill or Resonance Liberation is cast, increases Heavy Attack DMG Bonus by 24%, stacking up to 2 time(s). This effect lasts for 14s.

ATK	47~587.50
Crit DMG	10.80~48.60%

Best F2P Weapon

Helios Cleaver

Plasma Recoiler
Within 12s after Resonance Skill is released, increases ATK by 3% every 2s stacking up to 4 time(s). When the number of stacks reaches 12, all stacks will be reset within 1s.

ATK	33~412.50
ATK	6.75~30.38%

5-Star Alternative

Lustrous Razor

Incision
Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When Resonance Skill is released, increases Resonance Liberation DMG by 7%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect lasts for 12s.

ATK	47~587.50
ATK	8.10~36.45%

4-Star Alternative

Autumntrace

Edge Direction
Increases ATK by 4% upon dealing Basic Attack DMG or Heavy Attack DMG, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect lasts for 7s and can be triggered 1 time(s) every 1s.

ATK	33~412.50
Crit Rate	4.50~20.25%

Priority Echo Main Stats

4-Cost

Crit Rate / Crit DMG

3-Cost

Aero DMG

1-Cost

Attack

Best Echo Set

Feilian Beringal

Main Echo:
Feilian Beringal
Echo:
Any 3-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 3-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 1-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 1-Cost Echo

Sonata Effect: 5x Sierra Gale

Feilian Beringal is the best Echo for Jiyan, as it boosts both his Aero and Heavy Attack DMG. Additionally, the Sierra Gale full set can increase Jiyan’s Aero DMG, provided he uses an Intro Skill.

Alternative Echo Set

Cyan-Feathered Heron

Main Echo:
Cyan-Feathered Heron
Echo:
Any 3-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 3-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 1-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 1-Cost Echo

Sonata Effect: 5x Sierra Gale

The Cyan-Feathered Heron is a top choice for Jiyan because it deals significant Aero damage. Additionally, this skill can break an opponent’s special skill when it deals damage, giving Jiyan a tactical edge in battle.

Alternative Echo Set

Flautist

Main Echo:
Flautist
Echo:
Any 3-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 3-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 1-Cost Echo
Echo:
Any 1-Cost Echo

Sonata Effect: 2x Sierra Gale and 2x Lingering Tunes

If you’re still farming for a full Sierra Gale set with great sub-stats, consider using a mix of Sierra Gale and Lingering Tunes. Additionally, Flautist can help generate Concerto Energy when its attacks hit.

Resonance Liberation is his main priority because it is his main source of damage. Next is Forte Circuit, followed by Resonance Skill, Basic ATK, and, lastly, his Intro Skill.

Highest Priority: Resonance Liberation
High Priority:
Forte Circuit
Mid Priority: Resonance Skill
Low Priority:
Basic Attack
Lowest Priority: Intro Skill

To maximize Jiyan’s damage output, prioritize upgrading his Resonance Liberation first, as it provides the highest damage through enhanced Heavy Attacks during Qingloong Mode. Next, focus on his Forte Circuit and Resonance Skill, which serve as secondary damage sources. Upgrade his Basic Attack and Intro Skill last, as they contribute the least to his overall damage.

Notable Sequence Nodes are the following:

Sequence Node 3

Sequence Node 5

Sequence Node 6

Best Teams

Best Team

Jiyan Heavy Attack Carry

Jiyan (Main DPS)
Mortefi (Sub-DPS)
Verina (Support, Buffer)

This team maximizes Jiyan’s Heavy Attack potential with buffs from Verina and Mortefi. Verina heals and boosts ATK and DMG%, while Mortefi enhances Heavy Attack damage with his Outro skill. Jiyan’s extended field presence complements Mortefi, balancing bursts and buffs. Mortefi’s Ultimate amplifies Coordinated Attacks, triggered effectively by Jiyan’s strikes. Verina’s Outro provides a lasting DMG boost alongside ATK buffs and healing, ensuring Jiyan’s sustained damage and team support.

F2P Team

Jiyan Main DPS

Jiyan (Main DPS)
Yangyang (Sub DPS, Buffer)
Baizhi (Support, Buffer)

In a free-to-play team centered on Jiyan, Aalto boosts Aero DMG for Jiyan’s burst window. Aalto can be replaced by Yangyang, who assists in grouping enemies and providing energy with her outro skill. For sustainability, the third slot can be filled by Baizhi or another healer.

How to Get

Character Event Convene

Players can get Jiyan through the limited banner “Prevail the Lasting Night” Character Event Convene. Jiyan is a limited character, so he is only available during his limited banner run.

50/50 Chance in Limited Banner

Like in other gacha games, there is a 50/50 chance that players could get the limited banner’s Resonators or one of the five 5-star resonators from the standard banner, namely Calcharo, Encore, Jianxin, Lingyang, and Verina.