Best Yuanwu Build Guide 2026

1. Character Overview

Yuanwu is a 4-star Electro Gauntlets Sub-DPS who delivers solid Electro damage in melee range. A decent option for Electro teams if you don't have Yinlin or Xiangli Yao.

Why Build Yuanwu?

• Unique Thunder Fist mechanic: Sets Yuanwu apart with a distinctive playstyle that rewards mastery.
• Strong Electro damage: Consistent electro-element damage output for Electro teams.
• Versatile team builder: Fits into multiple team compositions as sub-dps.
• Scales well with investment: Performance improves significantly with proper build and Resonance Chains.

Role in Team

Primary sub-dps in Electro-focused teams. Yuanwu excels when paired with characters who can support her thunder fist mechanic and amplify her electro damage output. Her kit synergizes well with both quick-swap and sustained combat rotations.

2. Best Build

Weapons

Echoes (Sonata Effects)

Void Thunder (5pc)

2-piece: Electro DMG +10%

5-piece: When hitting a target with Electro Frazzle, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Electro DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.

Main Echo: Void (or Alternative Echo) — provides Electro DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs.

Substats Priority

Target Stats

• ATK: 2,200 - 2,500+
• Crit Rate: 60% - 70%
• Crit DMG: 250% - 280%
• Energy Regen: 110% - 120%
• Electro DMG Bonus: 40% - 60%

3. Skill Analysis

Skill Level Priority

Resonance Skill > Forte Circuit > Resonance Liberation > Normal Attack > Intro Skill

4. Team Compositions

Yuanwu excels in teams that can support her thunder fist mechanic and amplify her electro damage. She works best with characters who provide healing, buffs, or complementary elemental reactions.

Rotation Tips

1. Start with support/healer: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
2. Swap to sub-DPS: Apply elemental reactions and generate Concerto.
3. Swap to Yuanwu (Intro): Apply Electro Frazzle and gain initial buffs.
4. Build resources: Use Normal Attacks and Skills to build energy/buffs.
5. Cast Liberation: Unleash burst damage at optimal timing.
6. Maintain DPS: Continue attacking during buff windows.
7. Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.

Tip: Always time your Liberation with full buffs for maximum damage output. Maintain Electro Frazzle on enemies for consistent damage.

5. Resonance Chain (Sequence Nodes)

Worth Pulling?

S1 and S2 provide the biggest power spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Yuanwu is already a solid character. S2 is the sweet spot for most players. S3 and S5 provide massive damage spikes. S6 is whale territory but transforms Yuanwu into the highest tier character.

6. Upgrade Materials

Materials needed to ascend Yuanwu to 6✦ and level all main skills to 10:

Ascension Materials (0✦ → 6✦)

Skill Materials (All Main Skills to 10)

Total Shell Credits Needed

~800,000 Shell Credits total for full ascension + all skills. Start saving early!

7. Frequently Asked Questions

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