Yangyang Xuanling Best Build and Team Guide

Yangyang Xuanling is the newest variant of the Wind Glider in Wuthering Waves, swapping her Aero kit for a devastating Havoc DPS role. Unlike the original, this version demands a completely different approach to team building and stat allocation. Whether you're a day-one player or a returning Rover, understanding her unique mechanic—Azure Plumes—is key to maximizing her damage output.

This guide covers everything from her signature weapon and echo set to optimal rotations and budget-friendly team comps. For more coverage on the latest characters and updates, check the Wuthering Waves news and guides hub.

Yangyang Xuanling at a Glance

• Element: Havoc
• Role: Main DPS (Heavy Attack focus)
• Best Weapon: Azure Oath
• Best Echo Set: 5pc Song of Feathered Trace
• Best Main Echo: Thousand-Puppet Pavilion
• Main Stats: Crit Rate/DMG (Cost 4), Havoc DMG x2 (Cost 3), ATK% x2 (Cost 1)
• Skill Priority: Forte Circuit > Resonance Liberation > Normal Attack > Resonance Skill > Intro Skill
• Key Teams: Yangyang Xuanling + Chisa + Shorekeeper (Premium), Yangyang Xuanling + Phrolova + Shorekeeper (Alt), Yangyang Xuanling + Mortefi + Verina (F2P)

Best Teams for Yangyang Xuanling

Because Yangyang Xuanling’s damage is almost entirely Heavy Attack and Havoc based, you want teammates who amplify either category—or both. A sustain support is also essential, especially in the Tower of Adversity.

Premium Team: Yangyang Xuanling + Chisa + Shorekeeper

Chisa serves as a sub-DPS who can quickly build Concerto Energy and provide DEF shred and Havoc Bane application. This allows Yangyang Xuanling to spend more time on field using her enhanced Heavy Attacks. Shorekeeper offers team-wide buffs, healing, and Crowd Control grouping, setting up the perfect storm for Yangyang to unleash her rotations.

Alternative Team: Yangyang Xuanling + Phrolova + Shorekeeper

Phrolova is incredibly flexible—she can main DPS or share field time. More importantly, she buffs Havoc DMG and Heavy Attack DMG, which directly boosts Yangyang Xuanling’s output. You can replace Shorekeeper with Verina for a more accessible option; Verina provides similar buffs and healing, though slightly less potent.

F2P Team: Yangyang Xuanling + Mortefi + Verina

Mortefi is a 4-star star here. His Outro Skill grants a massive Heavy Attack DMG amplification, and his Coordinated Attacks trigger reliably with Heavy Attack users. He also fills Concerto very fast, letting Yangyang Xuanling stay on field longer. Verina holds the team together with healing and ATK buffs. This team is cheap to build and performs well even with base sequences.

If you're looking for more team ideas, check our Best Healers Ranked guide for other support options.

Best Weapons for Yangyang Xuanling

Weapon	Stats	Why It Works
Azure Oath	587 Base ATK, 24.3% Crit Rate	Signature weapon. Grants All-Attribute DMG Bonus and, after inflicting Havoc Bane, 36% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification plus 12% DEF ignore on Heavy Attacks. Perfect uptime.
Emerald of Genesis	587 Base ATK, 24.3% Crit Rate	F2P stat stick with Energy Regen. Helps get Resonance Liberation faster for more Azure Plume generation. Crit Rate substat eases build requirements.
Lumingloss	387 Base ATK, 36.4% ATK	Low base ATK but huge Heavy Attack DMG Bonus (64% at R5) after using Resonance Skill. Good for maximizing per-hit damage.
Commando of Conviction	412 Base ATK, 30.3% ATK	Free craftable. Just cast Intro Skill for 30% ATK boost. Simple and effective early on.

Best Echoes and Stats

Echo Set: Song of Feathered Trace (5pc)

• 2pc: Energy Regen +10%
• 5pc: Upon inflicting Havoc Bane, gain Xuanling's Feather: +20% Crit Rate and +35% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus for 15s. This set is tailor-made for her playstyle.

Main Echo: Thousand-Puppet Pavilion

• Echo Skill: Deals Havoc DMG and summons 4 Blades of Thousand Memories. Each time you inflict Havoc Bane, a blade deals additional Havoc DMG.
• Passive: +12% Havoc DMG and +12% Heavy Attack DMG. Essential for her damage profile.

Stat Priority

• Cost 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMG (aim for 1:2 ratio)
• Cost 3: Havoc DMG Bonus (both slots)
• Cost 1: ATK% (both slots)
• Substats: Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen

How to Play Yangyang Xuanling

Her core mechanic is generating Azure Plumes to fuel enhanced Heavy Attacks. There are two stances—Azure (line AoE) and Feather (floating AoE)—switched via Resonance Skill.

Fast Rotation (Optimal)

1. Intro Skill → instantly grants one Azure Plume.
2. Use heavy attacks to deplete the Melody meter.
3. Cast Resonance Skill → generates another Azure Plume and switches stance.
4. Unleash your enhanced Heavy Attack.
5. Cast Resonance Liberation → depletes Melody meter and grants an Azure Plume.
6. Use Resonance Skill again → second plume ready → another enhanced Heavy Attack.
7. Repeat by depleting Melody meter normally to generate more plumes.

For maximum efficiency, always use Intro Skill and Resonance Liberation to skip the heavy attack requirement. The extra plumes save time and keep your damage window tight.

For another Havoc DPS comparison, read our Lucilla Best Build guide.

Should You Pull for Yangyang Xuanling?

If you lack a strong Havoc DPS or enjoy high-skill characters with stance-switching, she’s a strong addition. Her damage ceiling is high, especially with S1 and S6 sequences, but she functions well at S0 for most content. F2P players can make full use of Emerald of Genesis and Mortefi teams without losing much power.

Conclusion

Yangyang Xuanling offers a refreshing, aggressive playstyle that rewards proper resource management. Build her with Song of Feathered Trace, pair her with Havoc buffers or Heavy Attack enablers, and she’ll shred through endgame content. If you’ve already pulled, start farming her materials now—she’s worth the investment.