Qiuyuan Finally Arrives in Wuthering Waves 2.7 – Everything You Need to Know

The wandering swordsman Qiuyuan officially releases in Wuthering Waves on October 30, 2025, at 10 AM server time as part of Version 2.7 Phase 2. This 5-star Aero Sword wielder brings unique Echo Skill amplification mechanics that could revolutionize team compositions, especially for Galbrena mains. After playing a crucial role in stopping the Fractsidus during the main story, Qiuyuan becomes playable alongside Zani’s rerun banner. Here’s your complete guide to understanding his kit, best builds, and whether he deserves your precious Astrites.

Wuthering Waves Qiuyuan Release Schedule: Global Launch Times

Note that American servers technically get access on October 29 due to time zone differences, giving West Coast players a slight head start on building the new swordsman.

Who Is Qiuyuan? Character Background

Qiuyuan is a former senior agent of Mingting’s Internal Security Agency who now wanders Huanglong alone. This swordsman of cool resilience and absolute integrity seeks not fame nor high office, but mastery of swordsmanship and a life guided by high morals. His Wuxia-inspired design and traditional Chinese aesthetic strongly hint at deep ties to Huanglong lore.

He’s the first male character revealed since Brant in Version 2.1, making him highly anticipated among players seeking diversity in their rosters. His calm demeanor and philosophical approach to combat reflect his martial arts background, with voice acting by Jeremy Ang Jones (English), Gan Ziqi (Chinese), and Miki Shinichirō (Japanese).

For fans of action RPG character design, Qiuyuan represents a refreshing return to traditional martial arts aesthetics in gacha gaming.

Qiuyuan’s Kit: Sub-DPS with Team-Wide Buffs

Qiuyuan functions primarily as a Sub-DPS and support hybrid who empowers teammates through Echo Skill damage amplification and Crit DMG buffs. His kit revolves around accumulating “Swordster’s Soliloquy” points (up to 600) through Basic Attacks and Dodge Counters to unlock powerful team buffs.

Core Mechanics:

Swordster’s Soliloquy Stacks:

• 200 points: Unlocks “Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash” (increases Energy Regen)
• 400 points: Activates “Bamboo’s Shade” (grants 30% Echo Skill DMG Bonus to nearby active Resonators for 30s)
• 600 points: Enters “Inksplash of Mind” state for 8s with enhanced Heavy Attacks treated as Echo Skills

Resonance Liberation (Ultimate): For every 1% of Qiuyuan’s Crit Rate over 50%, this skill increases the Crit DMG of all nearby active Resonators by 2% for 30s, maxed at 30%. This means at 65% Crit Rate, your team gains a massive 30% Crit DMG buff.

Outro Skill: The next Resonator to enter the field gains 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification, making Qiuyuan perfect for characters like Galbrena who rely heavily on Echo Skills for damage output.

Resonance Skill (Parry Mechanic): Cast right before taking damage to become immune and Stagnate nearby enemies. Hold the skill to leap into the air and dash forward, dealing Aero damage on landing—pure anime protagonist energy.

Explore advanced gacha game team building strategies to maximize synergy between support characters like Qiuyuan and your main DPS.

Best Weapons for Qiuyuan

Premium Choice: Emerald Sentence (5-Star Signature)

• Base ATK: 588 | Crit Rate: 24.3%
• Increases ATK by 12% and grants “Bamboo Cleaver” stacks for 30% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus upon casting Echo Skill
• Intro Skill provides 20% Echo Skill DMG Bonus to team for 30s
• Verdict: Perfect synergy with his Echo-focused playstyle

Alternative 5-Star Options:

• Emerald of Genesis: Energy Regen +12.8%, ATK +6% stacks on Resonance Skill
• Red Spring: ATK +12%, up to 30% Basic Attack DMG Bonus with additional buffs on Concerto Energy consumption

Budget 4-Star Choices:

• Lumingloss: Boosts Basic and Heavy Attack DMG by 64% (R5) after Resonance Skill for 10s
• Commando of Conviction: +30% ATK for 15s after Intro Skill
• Somnoire Anchor: Stacks ATK +4% per hit (up to 10), with +12% Crit Rate at max

For comprehensive weapon comparisons, check the official Wuthering Waves guide for detailed stats and recommendations.

Optimal Echo Sets and Main Stats

Best Echo Combination:

• Law of Harmony (3-Piece) + Sierra Gale (2-Piece)
  • Law of Harmony: 30% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus on Echo Skill + 4% team Echo Skill DMG Bonus (stacks to 16%)
  • Sierra Gale: 10% Aero DMG
  • This hybrid setup maximizes both personal damage and team support

Main Echo Choices:

• Feilian Beringal (4-Cost): Deals Aero DMG with 12% Aero and Heavy Attack DMG bonuses
• Fenrico (4-Cost): Higher base damage with similar buffs

Priority Stats:

• 4-Cost Main Stat: Crit Rate (aim for 65% total to max Liberation’s 30% team Crit DMG buff)
• 3-Cost Main Stat: Aero DMG Bonus or ATK%
• 1-Cost Main Stat: ATK%
• Substats: Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen

Learn more about optimizing Echo builds in Wuthering Waves for maximizing character potential.

Best Team Compositions for Qiuyuan

Premium Echo Team (Highest Synergy):

• Qiuyuan (Sub-DPS) + Galbrena (Main DPS) + Shorekeeper (Sustain)
• Qiuyuan’s Outro amplifies Galbrena’s Echo DMG while his Liberation adds Crit DMG for devastating burst damage

Phrolova Synergy Team:

• Qiuyuan (Sub-DPS) + Phrolova (Main DPS) + Cantarella (Sub-DPS)
• Coordinated attack potential, though Phrolova’s off-field time limits full Outro utility

Hypercarry Setup:

• Qiuyuan (Main DPS) + Mortefi/Iuno (Sub-DPS) + Shorekeeper (Sustain)
• Leverage Qiuyuan’s Inksplash state for on-field dominance with supporting damage dealers

Phase 2 Banner Details

Qiuyuan’s banner runs alongside several other characters and weapons:

Character Convenes:

• Qiuyuan (5-Star, Sword) – NEW
• Zani (5-Star, Gauntlet) – Rerun
• Yangyang (4-Star, Sword)
• Taoqi (4-Star, Broadblade)
• Danjin (4-Star, Sword)

Weapon Convenes:

• Emerald Sentence (5-Star) – Qiuyuan’s signature
• Blazing Brilliance (5-Star) – Zani’s signature
• Endless Collapse, Hollow Mirage, Dauntless Evernight (4-Star options)

Remember that 5-star weapons are limited-time exclusive. Once Version 2.8 releases, these weapons won’t return until a future rerun.

Should You Pull for Qiuyuan?

Pull if:

• You main Galbrena and want to maximize her Echo Skill damage
• You need a versatile Sub-DPS who provides team-wide buffs
• You’re a collector seeking the first new male character since Version 2.1
• You enjoy parry-based combat mechanics and high-mobility playstyles

Skip if:

• You don’t have strong Echo Skill-focused DPS characters
• You’re saving for Version 2.8 characters (Chisa leaks look promising)
• You already have fully built Aero teams with sufficient support
• Your account prioritizes main DPS over support units

Ascension Materials Overview

To fully build Qiuyuan from level 0 to 90, you’ll need:

• 170,000 Shell Credits
• 46 Truth in Lies
• 60 Wintry Bell
• 4 LF Whisperin Core + 12 MF Whisperin Core + 12 HF Whisperin Core + 4 FF Whisperin Core

Start pre-farming these materials now if you’re committed to pulling him, especially the Whisperin Cores which require multiple boss runs.

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