Yuanwu
Fist of Thunder
Free—Yuanwu is an early Electro thunderbolt / Vibration support. Liberation “Blazing Might” converts Forte resources into an enhanced damage cast. Best with Calcharo / Yinlin / Xiangli Yao. Field thunderbolts want enemies standing in the zone—kiting bosses waste him. Skip when premium Electro supports already cover the niche.
Yuanwu is a 4★ Electro Support who fights with a Gauntlets. Liberation “Blazing Might” converts Forte resources into an enhanced damage cast. Forte “Unassuming Blade” keeps coordinated attacks firing while other Resonators are on-field. Outro “Lightning Manipulation” yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target.
Overview
Quick Build
Weapon
Best-in-slot 5★ Gauntlets
Signature / premium option when available — largest personal damage or utility spike.
Echo Set
Moonlit Clouds (5pc)
Default Sonata match for this role/element package.
4-Cost
Energy Regen
Main stat
3-Cost
Electro DMG / ATK%
Main stat
1-Cost
ATK%
Substats
Energy Regen > ATK% > CRIT
Strengths
- Liberation “Blazing Might” converts Forte resources into an enhanced damage cast — team value spikes when this window is online every rotation.
- Forte “Unassuming Blade” keeps coordinated attacks firing while other Resonators are on-field, so resource banking is mandatory, not optional filler.
- Skill “Leihuang Master” seeds coordinated pressure so Yuanwu still contributes after leaving the field.
- Aerial / plunge routes give flexible dodge and reposition options mid-combo.
Weaknesses
- Value collapses if you cannot use the Amplification niche on Outro “Lightning Manipulation”.
- ER / Concerto investment competes with DPS Echo farming until Liberation is reliable.
- 4★ ceiling is real — expect to rotate them out when a premium option takes the same niche.
Forte Priority
“Lightning Manipulation” — yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target.
“Blazing Might” — converts Forte resources into an enhanced damage cast. Level first.
“Unassuming Blade” — keeps coordinated attacks firing while other Resonators are on-field.
Setup and energy / Concerto generation.
Entry heal/buff — useful but not always the first upgrade.
Stat Priority
Swap to Yuanwu → “Leihuang Master” setup → “Blazing Might” / “Unassuming Blade” buffs → “Lightning Manipulation” to amplify the on-fielder.
Refine timings once you learn Concerto breakpoints for your specific team.
Weapons
CRIT Rate / ATK%
Any well-refined 5★ Gauntlets with CRIT or ATK.
Why it works —Flexible premium stand-in while farming signature.
ATK% / Energy Regen
Accessible Gauntlets option for early investment.
Why it works —Best F2P path — refine and swap off once a 5★ lands.
Echoes
Team Compositions
Jinhsi core with Yuanwu: Shorekeeper locks Stellarealm CRIT Rate/DMG plus heal so Jinhsi can greed the full Liberation window. Yuanwu opens Stellarealm / heals, then Jinhsi takes the buffed damage window. Make sure to run Yuanwu on Rejuvenating Glow and your third party member on Moonlit Clouds for optimal DPS!
Jinhsi is the on-fielder this shell is built around — Yuanwu keeps them alive and buffed through Liberation.
Shorekeeper’s Stellarealm is the premium generalist seat — party CRIT Rate/DMG, heal, and DMG amp so Jinhsi can greed the full Liberation window.
Yuanwu enables this shell — keep Outro / setup online every rotation for Jinhsi + Shorekeeper.
Forte & Resonance Chain
Forte
Basic Attack Yuanwu performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Electro DMG. Heavy Attack Yuanwu consumes STA to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG. Mid-air Attack Yuanwu consumes STA to launch a Mid-air Plunging Attack, dealing Electro DMG. Dodge Counter Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.
Thunder Wedge Yuanwu summons Thunder Wedge, dealing Electro DMG, and forms a Thunder Field centered on the Thunder Wedge. Thunder Wedge lasts for 12s. Forte Circuit Rumbling Spark and Resonance Liberation Blazing Might will immediately detonate Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge on the field, dealing Electro DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG. Thunder Field The active character gains the effects below when in the Thunder Field: a Coordinated Attack from Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is triggered when attacks hit a target, dealing Electro DMG. This can be triggered once every 1.2s. The effect lasts for 1.5s.
Awaken the power of thunder and provide Forte Circuit Lightning Infused status to all characters on a nearby team for 10s, then perform a powerful blow that deals Electro DMG.
The DMG multiplier of Resonance Skill Thunder Uprising is increased by 40%, and its reduction efficiency of enemy Vibration Strength is enhanced.
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
The ranges of the Resonance Skills Thunder Field and Thunder Uprising are greatly expanded. When switched off the field during combat, if "Readiness" is not full, Yuanwu will automatically leave 1 Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge in place.
Attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.
Yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target, greatly reducing the Vibration Strength of enemies upon impact.
Rumbling Spark When "Readiness" is full, hold Resonance Skill to consume all "Readiness" and cast Rumbling Spark, dealing Electro DMG and entering the Lightning Infused state. Thunder Uprising When "Readiness" is full, Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will be replaced with Thunder Uprising, dealing Electro DMG. Lightning Infused The character in Lightning Infused state has a greatly increased resistance to interruption. When Yuanwu is in this state: -Basic Attacks: Hit targets in a larger range, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency. -Heavy Attacks: Have increased attack speed, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency. -Dodge Counters: Have increased attack speed, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency. -Use Basic Attack within 3s after casting a Heavy Attack or a successful Counterattack to cast Thunderweaver, dealing Electro DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG. -Does not recover "Readiness". Readiness Yuanwu can hold up to 100 "Readiness". When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is on the field, Yuanwu gains 6 "Readiness" every second, even when he is not the active character; When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge hits a target with a Coordinated Attack, Yuanwu gains 5 "Readiness".
Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.
Resonance Chain
When Yuanwu is in Forte Circuit's Lightning Infused state, his Basic Attack Speed is increased by 20%, and his Heavy Attack Speed is increased by 20%.
Is it worth getting?
Small 4★ bump: When Yuanwu is in Forte Circuit's Lightning Infused state. Take Wavebands when they appear on rate-up; never the reason you pull the banner.
Intro Skill Thunder Bombardment additionally recovers 15 Resonance Energy for Yuanwu.
Is it worth getting?
Kit add-on: Refunds Energy / Concerto / Forte resources mid-rotation. Evaluate against your supports — pull only if that clause solves a problem you actually hit.
When the Coordinated Attacks of Resonance Skill's Thunder Wedge hits a target, the damage is additionally increased by 20% of Yuanwu's DEF.
Is it worth getting?
Situational S3: More coordinated-attack damage or trigger frequency.
When casting Resonance Liberation Blazing Might, the on-field character will gain a Shield equal to 200% of Yuanwu's DEF for 10s.
Is it worth getting?
Side-grade: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Happy if it drops; not a planned stopping point.
When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is on the field, Yuanwu's Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 50%.
Is it worth getting?
Late luxury: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Grab it if you overshoot toward S6 — never hard-pity for S5 alone.
All team members nearby within the range of Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will gain a 32% DEF increase, lasting 3s.
Is it worth getting?
Whale ceiling: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Only chase if Yuanwu is your dedicated main and S0–S2 already feel finished.
Yuanwu is designed to work at S0. Extra Sequences are comfort from rate-up dupes, not requirements.
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