Best Jiyan Build in Wuthering Waves

Jiyan is both the fearless protector of Jinzhou and the best Aero DPS of Howling Wavesa title he earned thanks to his high attack speed and damage potential in Qingloong mode.

But while his pure damage will likely carry you early, the Midnight Rangers leader will need a tailor-made build to show his best in the mid-to-late game. To help anyone looking to go further, here is the best version of Jiyan Howling Waves.

Best weapons for Jiyan

The best weapon for Jiyan in Howling Waves is his signature broadblade, Verdant Summit. The weapon is a perfect fit for him and will increase his Heavy Attack DMG by 24% after performing his Intro Skill or Resonance Release (maximum of two stacks for a 48% increase). Verdant Summit will also increase its Aero DMG by 12% and provide a 48.6% increase in Crit DMG at level 90. All values ​​are tied to the weapon at Rank 1.

Best alternatives

If you're like me and ignoring his signature, the best weapon for Jiyan will be the Battle Pass-exclusive Autumntrace. The 4-star weapon will allow him to increase his ATK by 4% for each hit from basic and heavy attacks (up to 20%). Autumntrace will also provide a 20% increase in critical rate once you reach level 90.

Using the Lustrous Razor can also work, as the 5 star will offer a good amount of ATK and a good ER boost. To recap, here are the best weapons for Jiyan, plus some additional choice:

Best sonatas and echoes for Jiyan in Wuthering Waves

The best sonata for Jiyan is a complete set by Sierra Gale. The set will provide him with a permanent 10% boost in Aero DMG and allow him to temporarily increase the buff by 30% after performing his introductory skill.

For Echoes, I recommend using Feilian Beringal as the main character in a composition that includes an Overlord, two Elites, and two Commons. Using Cyan-Feathered Heron in the main slot can also work given its ability to interrupt special attacks. Keep in mind that only Overlord and Calamity level echoes have access to the main crit stats, so Beringal should be among your five no matter what.

Best stats and sub-stats

For main stats, go for Crit Rate, Aero DMG, and ATK%. For substats, focus on Critical Rate, Energy Regeneration, Critical DMG, and ATK%. Try to get your critical rate to at least 60% for optimal damage.

Jiyan Team's Best Compositions

The best team for Jiyan in Howling Waves features him as a field DPS and a Mortefi equipped with a Moonlight Cloud Sonata as a sub-DPS/buffer. As no team is complete without a healer, we will use Verina or Baizhi in the role.

This team will revolve around using Mortefi's Outro skill to massively buff Jiyan's damage. Using Aalto can also work if you don't have Mortefi, as it can provide a 23% increase in Aero DMG Deepen. Finally, Verina and Baizhi's ability to offer a Deepen DMG buff of all types ensures that Jiyan can do her job regardless of rotation.

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