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One of Wuthering Waves’ original companions has undergone an incredible transformation. Introduced in Version 3.5, Yangyang: Xuanling returns as a 5-Star Havoc Sword Resonator, trading her original Aero support role for an aggressive Heavy Attack-focused main DPS. Built around the unique Havoc Bane mechanic and dual combat stances, she rewards players who master her fluid rotations and timing.
Thanks to her exceptional sustained damage and flexible stance-switching, Yangyang: Xuanling has quickly established herself as one of the strongest Havoc carries in the current meta. If you’re planning to pull for her, here’s everything you need to know to maximize her potential.
Yangyang: Xuanling Overview
Rarity: 5-Star
Attribute: Havoc
Weapon: Sword
Role: Main DPS
Yangyang: Xuanling revolves around applying Havoc Bane to enemies before consuming it through powerful Heavy Attack combinations. Her Resonance Skill allows her to switch between Azure Sword Stance and Feather Sword Stance, giving her access to different attack strings and allowing skilled players to weave together devastating combos.
Strengths
- Excellent sustained Havoc damage
- Powerful Heavy Attack scaling
- Flexible dual-stance combat
- Strong performance against both bosses and groups
- Excellent synergy with Havoc Effect teams
Weaknesses
- Rotation-heavy playstyle
- Requires proper Havoc Bane management
- Signature weapon offers a significant performance increase
- Can be mechanically demanding compared to other DPS characters
Best Weapon
Best-in-Slot: Azure of Heaven
Yangyang: Xuanling’s signature 5-Star Sword is comfortably her strongest weapon.
It provides:
- CRIT Rate
- All Attribute DMG Bonus
- Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
- DEF Ignore while Havoc Bane is active
Since nearly all of Yangyang’s damage comes from Heavy Attacks after applying Havoc Bane, Azure of Heaven perfectly complements her kit.
Other Great Options
Emerald of Genesis
An excellent alternative thanks to its CRIT Rate, Energy generation, and consistent offensive buffs.
Red Spring
Provides strong CRIT stats and performs well in sustained DPS rotations.
Commando of Conviction
One of the better accessible options for players without a premium 5-Star sword, offering reliable offensive bonuses.
Best Echo Set
Song of Feathered Trace (5-Piece)
The new Song of Feathered Trace Sonata Effect is Yangyang: Xuanling’s best Echo set.
It provides:
2-Piece Bonus
- Energy Regeneration
5-Piece Bonus
- Increases CRIT Rate after inflicting Havoc Bane
- Greatly boosts Heavy Attack DMG
- Additional scaling tied to Energy Regeneration
The set was clearly designed around Yangyang: Xuanling’s gameplay loop, making it the best option by a comfortable margin.
Main Echo
Use the new Version 3.5 Havoc Echo designed around Havoc Bane interactions, as it offers the strongest synergy with her rotations.
Echo Stats
Main Stats
4-Cost
- CRIT Rate
- (CRIT DMG if your CRIT Rate is already sufficient)
3-Cost
- Havoc DMG Bonus
- Havoc DMG Bonus
1-Cost
- ATK%
- ATK%
Substat Priority
- CRIT Rate
- CRIT DMG
- Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
- ATK%
- Energy Regeneration
Forte Priority
Upgrade Yangyang: Xuanling’s abilities in this order:
- Forte Circuit
- Resonance Liberation
- Basic Attack
- Resonance Skill
- Intro Skill
Her Forte Circuit and Heavy Attack gameplay account for the majority of her overall damage.
Premium Havoc Team
Yangyang: Xuanling + Chisa + Shorekeeper
This is currently considered one of Yangyang: Xuanling’s strongest overall teams.
Team Roles
Yangyang: Xuanling
- Main DPS
- Havoc damage carry
- Heavy Attack-focused damage dealer
Chisa
- Havoc sub-DPS
- Havoc Bane support
- Provides additional damage and utility
Shorekeeper
- Universal support
- Healing
- CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG buffs
Why It Works
Chisa is one of Yangyang: Xuanling’s strongest partners because she directly supports the Havoc Bane playstyle. Her kit helps maintain the status effects Yangyang wants while contributing additional damage.
Shorekeeper completes the team by providing some of the strongest universal buffs in Wuthering Waves, allowing Yangyang: Xuanling to maximize her Heavy Attack damage while remaining protected during long combos.
Premium Alternative Team
Yangyang: Xuanling + Suisui + Shorekeeper
For players who prefer the newest support options, Suisui is one of Yangyang: Xuanling’s strongest partners.
Why It Works
- Yangyang: Xuanling provides the main damage.
- Suisui improves the team’s overall offensive pressure and supports her Havoc-focused gameplay.
- Shorekeeper provides healing and universal buffs.
This composition is designed around keeping Yangyang: Xuanling on-field longer while maximizing her Havoc Bane damage windows.
Havoc-Focused Team
Yangyang: Xuanling + Phrolova + Chisa
Players looking for a full Havoc composition can use this aggressive setup.
Why It Works
- Yangyang: Xuanling acts as the primary carry.
- Phrolova provides additional Havoc damage and benefits from the same elemental support structure.
- Chisa strengthens the team’s Havoc Bane application.
This team sacrifices some survivability for higher offensive pressure, making it better suited for experienced players who can avoid damage and maintain efficient rotations.
Heavy Attack Team
Yangyang: Xuanling + Iuno + Chisa
This composition focuses on maximizing Yangyang’s Heavy Attack scaling.
Why It Works
- Iuno supports Heavy Attack-focused teams.
- Chisa provides Havoc synergy.
- Yangyang: Xuanling takes advantage of increased Heavy Attack damage during her main DPS windows.
This is a strong option for players who want to emphasize her signature playstyle rather than building around pure Havoc damage.
Free-to-Play Team
Yangyang: Xuanling + Mortefi + Verina
Players without premium limited characters can still build a strong team.
Why It Works
Mortefi
- Provides coordinated attacks
- Increases pressure during Yangyang’s Heavy Attack rotations
Verina
- Provides healing
- Grants team-wide ATK buffs
- Offers strong sustain for difficult encounters
Although this team cannot compete with premium Havoc compositions, it remains a reliable choice for exploration, story content, and early endgame progression.
Should You Pull Yangyang: Xuanling?
Yangyang: Xuanling is an excellent investment if you:
- Enjoy high-skill melee DPS characters.
- Like mastering combo-based gameplay.
- Want one of the strongest Havoc carries currently available.
- Already own premium supports such as Shorekeeper or Cantarella.
You may want to skip her if:
- You prefer simpler rotations.
- You’re primarily looking for a support or sub-DPS.
- You’re saving Astrites for Suisui or future Version 3.x characters.
Final Verdict
Yangyang: Xuanling represents one of Wuthering Waves’ most dramatic character evolutions. Transforming from a supportive Aero Resonator into a powerful Havoc main DPS, she introduces a rewarding combat system centered around Havoc Bane, stance switching, and devastating Heavy Attacks.
While her mechanics require practice, the payoff is immense. Players who invest in learning her rotations will find one of the most satisfying and highest-performing Havoc DPS characters currently available.
Final Thoughts
Yangyang: Xuanling brings a fresh spin to one of Wuthering Waves’ earliest characters, delivering an exciting blend of elegant swordplay, powerful Havoc damage, and rewarding combo mechanics. Whether you’re farming her Echoes, optimizing her Heavy Attack rotations, or assembling the perfect team, mastering her kit can make a huge difference in challenging content.
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