Greetings Rovers! Welcome to our Qingxiao Build Guide for Wuthering Waves. This Resonator guide provides an overview of Qingxiao, covering her Mindlock-focused DPS playstyle, recommended skill priorities, best weapon choices, optimal Echo sets, suggested main stats and sub-stats, and team compositions that maximize her effectiveness as an Aero Main DPS.
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Qingxiao Resonator Overview
| Resonator Information |
 | Rarity | 5★ |
| Element | Aero |
| Weap Type | Sword |
| Team Role | Main DPS, Tune Strain Main DPS |
Qingxiao Gameplay and Playstyle
Qingxiao is an Aero Sword Main DPS who specializes in Tune Strain and stacking Mindlock for massive personal damage amplification. Her gameplay revolves around alternating Sheathed Stance and Drawn Stance Basic Attacks to build Qin Heart and Sword Cadence, which unlock Heavy Attack - Stringblade and her Ephemeral Transcendence state.
Her core mechanic, Mindlock, stacks up to 15 times whenever teammates inflict Tune Strain - Interfered, amplifying the DMG her key skills deal to that target. Her Inherent Skills Sea of Thought, World of Dust and To Know, To Banish convert defeated Mindlock targets and landed Tune Breaks into even more stacks, making her damage scale hard the more Tune Strain support she gets.
Her Resonance Liberation Billows Beneath Heaven deals a massive Aero DMG nuke and grants Heaven's Clarity, setting up a 100% DMG boost on her next Heavy Attack. Her Outro Lingering Song also hits hard on its own, dealing Aero DMG equal to 800% of her ATK.
Qingxiao Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Reason |
| Forte Circuit | ★★★★★ (Top) | Controls Mindlock and Ephemeral Transcendence, unlocking her Heavy Attack - Heaven's Reckoning and Heaven's Clarity buff. The core of her entire DPS. |
| Resonance Liberation | ★★★★★ (Top) | Billows Beneath Heaven deals a massive nuke and grants Heaven's Clarity, setting up her strongest Heavy Attack follow-up. |
| Basic Attack | ★★★★ (High) | Builds Qin Heart and Sword Cadence to unlock Heavy Attack - Stringblade and enter Ephemeral Transcendence, the gateway to her core DPS. |
| Resonance Skill | ★★★ (Mid) | Severing Note applies Tune Strain - Shifting and builds Qin Heart, contributing to her rotation but less impactful than her core skills. |
| Intro Skill | ★★ (Low) | Deals decent damage and grants Sword Cadence on entry, but upgrading it has minimal impact on her overall output. |
Qingxiao Best Weapons
Qingxiao is an Aero Sword Main DPS whose damage primarily comes from Mindlock-amplified Heavy Attacks and Aero DMG. When choosing the best weapons for Qingxiao in Wuthering Waves, prioritize those that provide Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and ATK.
Weapons that boost Aero DMG or DEF ignore are especially valuable for maximizing Qingxiao's damage output. Her signature weapon Cloud Jasper is her best-in-slot option, as it stacks Aero DMG Bonus each time she applies Tune Strain - Shifting, eventually extending the buff duration and granting bonus DEF ignore at max stacks. For players without her signature weapon, Red Spring is a strong 5-star alternative that boosts Basic Attack DMG through consistent hits, while Emerald of Genesis provides reliable ATK scaling on Resonance Skill casts. For 4-star options, Feather Edge, Somnoire Anchor, and Endless Collapse are all solid picks that keep her damage competitive without premium weapons.
| Best in Slot |
| Signature Weapon | 
Cloud Jasper (5★) | - Base ATK: 500
- Bonus Stat: 36% Crit Rate
- Weapon Effect (R1): Increases ATK by 12%. After applying Tune Strain - Shifting, gain 11.2% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting 2s, stacking up to 5 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. Upon reaching the max stack limit, gain the following effects:
- This Aero DMG Bonus effect's duration is extended to 30s.
- While the effect persists, Aero DMG ignores 10% of the target's DEF.
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| 5 Star Alternatives |
| 1st | 
Red Spring (5★) | - Base ATK: 588
- Bonus Stat: 24.3% Crit Rate
- Weapon Effect (R1): ncrease ATK by 12%. When dealing Basic Attack DMG, the wielder gains 10% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 14s. This effect can be triggered once per second, stacking up to 3 times.
When the wielder's Concerto Energy is consumed, gain 40% Basic DMG Bonus for 10. This effect can be triggered once per second and ends when the wielder is switched off the field.
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| 2nd | 
Emerald of Genesis (5★) | - Base ATK: 588
- Bonus Stat: 24.3% Crit Rate
- Weapon Effect (R1): Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When Resonance Skill is cast, increases ATK by 6%, stacking up to 2 time(s). This effect lasts for 10s.
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| 4-Star Alternatives |
| 1st | 
Feather Edge (4★) | - Base ATK: 413
- Bonus Stat: 20.25% Crit Rate
- Weapon Effect (R5): Casting Resonance Liberation increases ATK by 23% and grants 34.5% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 15s.
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| 2nd | 
Somnoire Anchor (4★) | - Base ATK: 463
- Bonus Stat: 18.2% ATK
- Weapon Effect (R5): Gain 1 stack of Hiss when dealing damage to the target, with 1 stack generated every 1s.
Hiss: each stack increases the wielder's ATK by 4% for 3s, stacking up to 10 times. Switching off the wielder clears all stacks. Gaining 10 stacks increases the wielder's Crit. Rate by 12%.
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| 3rd | 
Endless Collapse (4★) | - Base ATK: 463
- Bonus Stat: 18.2% ATK
- Weapon Effect (R5): Casting the Resonance Skill grants 10 Resonance Energy and increases ATK by 20%, lasting for 16s. This effect can be triggered once every 20s.
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Qingxiao Best Echo Set
Heart of Evil's Purge is Qingxiao's best Echo set. The 2-Piece Bonus grants +10% Aero DMG, while the 5-Piece Bonus increases her Crit. DMG by 20% and Aero DMG Bonus by 30% for 15s upon inflicting Tune Strain - Shifting. Since Qingxiao consistently applies Tune Strain - Shifting on her skill hits, she can reliably trigger and maintain this bonus throughout her rotation. If Heart of Evil's Purge is not yet available, Sierra Gale works as a solid early-game alternative for players who still have Mengzhou locked.
Heart of Evil's Purge (Best Choice)
| Echo Set | 43311 |
| Echo Set Effects |
Heart of Evil's Purge | - 2 - Piece: Aero DMG + 10%
- 5 - Piece: Inflicting Tune Strain - Shifting increases Crit. DMG by 20% and Aero DMG Bonus 30% for 15s.
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| Main Echo |
WuWa 3.6 New 4 Cost | - Transform into Calamity Effigy to deal 405.00% Aero DMG.
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in the main slot gains 10.00% Aero DMG Bonus, and additionally gains 10.00% Aero DMG Bonus for 15s when inflicting Tune Strain - Shifting on the target. - CD: 25s
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Sierra Gale (Alternatice Echo Set)
| Echo Set | 43311 |
| Echo Set Effects |
Sierra Gale | - 2 - Piece: Aero DMG + 10%.
- 5 - Piece: Aero DMG + 30% for 15s after releasing Intro Skill.
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| Main Echo |
Nightmare Feilian Beringal | - Summon a Nightmare: Feilian Beringal to attack enemies, dealing 164.16% Aero DMG. The remaining Whirlwind Beam will continuously attack surrounding enemies up to 5 times, each dealing 21.89% Aero DMG.
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Aero DMG Bonus and 12.00% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus. - CD: 20s.
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Qingxiao Best Echo Stats
Here are the best Echo main stats and sub-stats for Qingxiao.
Echo Main Stats
| Main Stats | Cost |
| Crit DMG / Crit Rate | 4 |
| Aero DMG Bonus | 3 |
| ATK% / Aero DMG Bonus | 3 |
| ATK% | 1 |
Echo Sub-Stats
| Substats | Priority |
| Crit DMG / Crit Rate | ★★★★ (High) |
| Energy Regen | ★★★★ (High) |
| ATK% | ★★★ (Mid) |
Qingxiao Best Team Comps
Qingxiao performs best with teammates who can consistently apply Tune Strain - Shifting and land Tune Breaks, as this directly fuels Mindlock stacking and amplifies her overall damage output. Since her damage is spread fairly evenly across her skills rather than concentrated in her Liberation, she leans more toward Denia as her best Tune Strain support, since Denia's buffs are more universal across her whole kit. Lynae is a strong second option, though her buffs lean more toward amplifying Resonance Liberation DMG, which benefits Qingxiao less given her even damage distribution. Pairing her with a healer or buffer that provides ATK, Crit Rate, Crit DMG, or Aero DMG Bonus in the third slot will further maximize her effectiveness as a Main DPS.
1. Qingxiao Tune Strain Premium Team
| Characters |
Qingxiao (5★) | 
Denia (5★) | 
Mornye (5★) |
| Echo Sets |
Heart of Evil's Purge (5-pc) | 
Chromatic Foam (5-pc) | 
Halo of Starry Radiance (5-pc) |
2. Qingxiao Tune Strain Premium Team II
| Characters |
Qingxiao (5★) | 
Lynae (5★) | 
Mornye (5★) |
| Echo Sets |
Heart of Evil's Purge (5-pc) | 
Pact of Neonlight Leap (5-pc) | 
Halo of Starry Radiance (5-pc) |
3. Qingxiao Aero Team
| Characters |
Qingxiao (5★) | 
Ciaccona (5★) | 
Shorekeeper (5★) |
| Echo Sets |
Heart of Evil's Purge (5-pc) | 
Gusts of Welkin (5-pc) | 
Rejuvenating Glow (5-pc) |
4. Qingxiao F2P Team
| Characters |
Qingxiao (5★) |  
Sanhua (4★) / Mortefi (4★) | 
Verina (5★) |
| Echo Sets |
Heart of Evil's Purge (5-pc) | 
Moonlit Clouds (5-pc) | 
Rejuvenating Glow (5-pc) |
Qingxiao Best Resonance Chains
| S1: |
- Rating: ★★★ (Good)
- Effect: Swordlight Ward max stack limit is increased to 2. Casting Heavy Attack - Stringblade additionally grants 1 stack(s) of Swordlight Ward.
- Reason: A straightforward boost to Crit. Rate and survivability through an extended Swordlight Ward stack limit. Useful for smoothing out her rotation in harder content but offers no direct damage upgrade.
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| S2: |
- Rating: ★★★★ (Very Good)
- Effect: Heavy Attack - Stringblade DMG Multiplier is increased by 40%.
Heaven's Clarity is now enhanced:
When casting Heavy Attack - Stringblade, Qingxiao now applies 25 stacks of Mindlock on nearby targets.
During Heavy Attack - Stringblade, gain stacks of World in Chorus equal to the highest Mindlock stack count among nearby enemies.
World in Chorus: Each stack increases Heavy Attack - Heaven's Reckoning: Ephemeral Transcendence DMG Multiplier by 25. Removed after casting Heavy Attack - Heaven's Reckoning: Ephemeral Transcendence. - Reason: Massively boosts Heavy Attack - Stringblade damage and turns it into a Mindlock application tool, applying 25 stacks on nearby targets. The World in Chorus conversion then feeds directly into Heavy Attack - Heaven's Reckoning, making this a significant personal damage upgrade that strengthens her core combo loop.
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| S3: |
- Rating: ★★★★★ (Best)
- Effect: Resonance Liberation - Billows Beneath Heaven Crit. DMG is increased by 100%.
The max stack limit of Mindlock on nearby targets is increased to 3%.
Gathered Mind of Inherent Skill - Sea of Thought, World of Dust is now enhanced:
When Resonators in the team deals Tune Break DMG to Mistuned targets affected by Tune Strain - Shifting, apply Mindlock equal to Qingxiao's Gathered Mind stacks and 2 stacks of Tune Strain - Interfered. This effect can be triggered 3 time per target.
When Qingxiao is knocked out, she will not gain Gathered Mind and all current Gathered Mind effects are removed.
Gathered Mind has a maximum of 4 stacks, lasting for 5s. - Reason: Doubles her Liberation's Crit. DMG and enhances Gathered Mind to apply extra Mindlock and Tune Strain - Interfered stacks whenever a teammate lands a Tune Break, up to 3 times per target. This significantly boosts both her Liberation damage and her overall Mindlock uptime, making it one of the strongest nodes for her damage ceiling.
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| S4: |
- Rating: ★★★ (Good)
- Effect: When Resonators in the team apply Tune Strain - Shifting, ATK is increased by 20%, lasting 8s.
- Reason: Grants a 20% ATK buff whenever teammates apply Tune Strain - Shifting, rewarding teams that consistently apply the debuff. A solid personal damage boost that requires no extra rotation adjustments.
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| S5: |
- Rating: ★★★ (Good)
- Effect: Resonance Skill - Severing Note: Judgement DMG Multiplier is increased by 100%.
The Flight Qi consumption of Sword Flight is reduced by 30%. - Reason: Boosts Severing Note: Judgement damage and reduces Sword Flight resource consumption, improving both her damage and mobility uptime. A moderate upgrade that smooths out her overall rotation.
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| S6: |
- Rating: ★★★★★ (Best)
- Effect: Targets take 40% more DMG from Qingxiao's Heavy Attack - Stringblade, Heavy Attack - Heaven's Reckoning: Ephemeral Transcendence, and Resonance Liberation - Billows Beneath Heaven.
The buff effect provided by Qingxiao responding to Tune Strain - Interfered is increased by 40%.
When casting Heavy Attack - Stringblade, gain stacks of Exorcising Seal equal to the highest Mindlock stack count among nearby targets. When casting Basic Attack - Stringblade or Mid-air Attack - Stringblade, or Basic Attack - Ephemeral Transcendence, if Exorcising Seal has reached {2} stacks, Juque Perdition will be triggered, dealing Aero DMG equal to {3} of Qingxiao's ATK, considered Basic Attack DMG. This effect can trigger up to once per second.
Exorcising Seal has a maximum of {4} stacks. Triggering Juque Perdition reduces Exorcising Seal stacks by {5}
Upon entering combat, gain {6} stack of Exorcising Seal. The first cast of Heavy Attack - Stringblade additionally applies {7} stack of Mindlock to nearby targets. - Reason: Increases target vulnerability to her three biggest damage sources by 40% and amplifies her Tune Strain - Interfered response buff by 40%. The new Exorcising Seal mechanic also adds a bonus Aero DMG proc mechanism tied to Mindlock. Combined, this gives Qingxiao her highest personal damage ceiling and further tightens her synergy with Tune Strain application.
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