Qiuyuan Build Guide: Weapons, Echoes, and Teams to Dominate Wuthering Waves

The mysterious swordsman from Huanglong has finally arrived in Wuthering Waves, and Qiuyuan is making waves as one of the most versatile sub-DPS characters in the game. His unique ability to amplify Echo Skill damage while dealing substantial Aero damage makes him the perfect companion for Galbrena and other Echo-dependent DPS units. Whether you’re building him for heavy attack devastation or team-wide buffs, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to transform Qiuyuan into an unstoppable force.

Wuthering Waves Qiuyuan Stats Overview

Best Echo Sets for Qiuyuan

Option 1: 3pc Law of Harmony + 2pc Aero Set (Recommended)

This hybrid setup is Qiuyuan’s optimal configuration. The 3-piece Law of Harmony set, introduced in version 2.6, synergizes perfectly with his kit by buffing Heavy Attack damage after casting Echo Skills. Even better, it provides party-wide Echo Skill damage boosts that stack up to 4 times—absolutely essential for teams built around Echo mechanics.

For the remaining two slots, use any Aero Sonata Effect set (Sierra Gale recommended) to maximize your Aero damage bonus. This combination gives you both personal damage and team utility.

Target Main Stats:

• Cost 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
• Cost 3: Aero DMG Bonus (x2)
• Cost 1: ATK% (x2)

Priority Sub-stats: Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen

Option 2: 5pc Moonlit Clouds (Support Focus)

The full Moonlit Clouds set transforms Qiuyuan into a pure support character, buffing the next character’s ATK by 22% while providing Energy Regen. While functional, this setup is outclassed by the Law of Harmony combination for most team compositions. Consider this only if you’re running him exclusively as a buff bot.

Target Main Stats: Same as Option 1

Best Main Echoes

Remembrance: Fenrico (For Law of Harmony builds) Provides 12% Aero DMG Bonus and 12% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus—perfectly aligned with Qiuyuan’s combat style. This echo amplifies his sub-DPS capabilities while maintaining team buff potential.

Nightmare: Fellian Beringal (For Moonlit Clouds builds) Grants identical bonuses (12% Aero DMG + 12% Heavy Attack DMG) but works better with the full Moonlit Clouds set if you choose that route.

Both echoes synergize with his heavy attack mechanics, but Fenrico edges ahead for meta-optimal builds.

Best Weapons for Qiuyuan

Emerald Sentence (Best-in-Slot) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Qiuyuan’s signature weapon is absolutely perfect for his kit. It provides 12% ATK and buffs Heavy Attack damage by 40% after casting Echo Skills. The real game-changer? When you use an Intro Skill, it buffs party-wide Echo Skill damage by 20%. This weapon transforms Qiuyuan from strong to essential in Echo-focused teams.

Emerald of Genesis (Premium Alternative) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The standard 5-star sword functions as an excellent stat stick with Energy Recharge and a 6% ATK boost when using Liberation. While it doesn’t synergize with his kit as specifically as Emerald Sentence, the raw stats make it highly viable for players who already have it.

Blazing Brilliance (Solid Option) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Changli’s signature weapon buffs Resonance Skills when dealing damage. While not optimal, it complements Qiuyuan’s sub-DPS role adequately and works if you have it lying unused in your inventory.

Budget-Friendly Options:

• Feather Ridge: Decent 4-star alternative
• Commando of Conviction: Accessible option for F2P players

Check our Wuthering Waves weapon tier list for more comparisons.

Best Team Compositions

Qiuyuan shines brightest when paired with characters who leverage Echo Skills heavily. Here are his optimal teammates:

Premium Team: Galbrena’s Echo Squad

• Galbrena (Main DPS) – Her kit depends on Echo Skills, making Qiuyuan’s buffs invaluable
• Qiuyuan (Sub-DPS/Buffer) – Amplifies team damage while dealing respectable personal damage
• The Shorekeeper (Healer/Support) – Provides sustain and additional buffs

This composition maximizes Echo Skill synergy while maintaining excellent survivability. Galbrena benefits enormously from Qiuyuan’s Echo damage amplification.

Alternative Teammates:

• Iuno: Benefits from Echo Skill buffs
• Phrolova: Synergizes with Aero resonance
• Cantarella: Provides additional utility

For players exploring other team options, our Wuthering Waves team building guide offers comprehensive strategies.

Qiuyuan’s Role in Combat

Qiuyuan excels in quickswap team compositions where you rotate between characters rapidly. His ideal rotation involves:

1. Switch in using Intro Skill (activates weapon buffs)
2. Cast Echo Skill (triggers Law of Harmony set bonuses)
3. Execute Heavy Attacks (benefits from all active buffs)
4. Switch out to your main DPS who now enjoys Echo Skill damage boosts

This playstyle maximizes his buff uptime while contributing solid personal damage during his field time. He’s not meant to stay on-field long—think of him as an amplifier who strikes hard and rotates out.

Building Priority Guide

Week 1-2: Focus on acquiring Law of Harmony pieces with correct main stats
Week 3-4: Farm Aero set pieces and Fenrico echo
Ongoing: Optimize sub-stats through echo tuning, targeting 60%+ Crit Rate and 150%+ Crit DMG

For more efficient farming strategies, check our Wuthering Waves echo farming guide.

Is Qiuyuan Worth Pulling?

If you’re running Galbrena or planning Echo-focused teams, Qiuyuan is absolutely worth pulling. His unique buffing capabilities fill a niche few characters can match, and his sub-DPS damage isn’t negligible either. However, for players without Echo-dependent DPS units, he’s less essential.

For detailed pull recommendations, visit the official Wuthering Waves website for banner schedules and character details.

Frequently Asked Questions