Zhezhi is a 5-star Glacio Resonator in Wuthering Waves and here is the best build featuring her weapons, Echoes, and Sonata Effect.
Zhezhi is a sub-DPS unit in Wuthering Waves who can perform coordinated attacks to deal damage. She also has a powerful Outro skill that can synergize well with other DPS units and she currently finds herself in S-tier in tier lists.
It is also important to remember that while Zhezhi does not have many options right now, she is a future-proof character as all her abilities are exceptionally good. As such, if you are interested in pulling for Zhezhi, we have you covered with the best build for the unit.
Best Zhezhi build in Wuthering Waves
| Weapon | Echo | Sonata Effect | Stats | Team Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rime-Draped Sprouts | Impermanance Heron | Moonlit Clouds | Cost 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMGCost 3: Glacio DMG BonusCost 3: Energy RegenCost 1: ATK%Substats: Crit Rate, Crit DMG, Energy Regen, ATK% | Jinhsi, Zhezhi, Verina |
While this is the best build for Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves, if you want to learn about every component in the setup, we have discussed those in the following sections.
Best weapons for Zhezhi
Rime-Draped Sprouts
This is the best 5-star weapon for Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves. This Rectifier increases the ATK of the wearer by 12%. Upon using Resonance Skill, the wearer gains a massive 12% boost to Basic ATK DMG and can stack up to 3 times.
Outro Skill consumes all stacks and provides a 52% DMG Bonus to off-field Basic Attacks for the wearer.
Stringmaster
This is an alternative 5-star Rectifier for Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves. This weapon provides a 12% boost to DMG and increases ATK by 12% upon using Resonance Skill. If the equipped Resonator is off-field, it further provides a 12% ATK boost to the wearer.
Best Echo and Sonata Effect for Zhezhi
Echo
The best Echo for Zhezhi is Impermanence Heron. This Echo transforms the wearer into Impermanence Heron and deals Havoc DMG to all enemies. Additionally, the wearer gains Resonance Energy whenever enemies get hit during the transformation.
Sonata Effect
The best Sonata Effect for Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves is Moonlit Clouds. The set bonus for this Sonata set is as follows:
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| Set piece | Set Bonus |
|---|---|
| 2-pc | Energy Regen +10%. |
| 5-pc | After using Outro Skill, increases the ATK of the next Resonator by 22.5% for 15s. |
Zehzhi Ascension and Forte level-up materials
Ascension materials
Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves needs LF Howler Core and its upgrades, Sound-Keeping Tacet Core, and Lanternberry. The exact number of materials you need are as follows:
- LF Howler Core x4
- MF Howler Core x12
- HF Howler Core x12
- FF Howler Core x4
- Sound-Keeping Tacet Core x46
- Lanterberry x60
Forte level-up materials
Zhezhi’s Forte in Wuthering Waves needs LF Howler Core and its upgrades, Lento Helix and its upgrades, and Monument Bell. The exact number of materials she needs are as follows:
- LF Howler Core x25
- MF Howler Core x28
- HF Howler Core x40
- FF Howler Core x57
- Lento Helix x25
- Adagio Helix x28
- Andante Helix x55
- Presto Helix x67
- Monument Bell x26
Best Zhezhi team comp
The best units to pair alongside Zhezhi are Jinhsi and Verina. In this team, Jinhsi is the main DPS and Zhezhi’s kit synergies with her better than any other unit in the game. Verina functions as the primary healer who also provides buffs to everyone on the team.
You can also run Zhezhi as a main DPS as well if you pair her alongside Sanhua and Verina. In this team, Sanhua functions as a swap DPS, while Zhezhi will stay on the field for a longer duration. However, this team is not as optimal when compared to Jinhsi’s party.
Zhezhi abilities
Normal Attack – Dimming Brush
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Perform up to 3 consecutive strikes, dealing Glacio DMG. |
| Heavy Attack | Consume STA to perform an attack, dealing Glacio DMG. |
| Mid-air Attack | Consume STA to perform up to 2 consecutive attacks while in mid-air, dealing Glacio DMG. |
| Dodge Counter | Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to counterattack, dealing Glacio DMG. |
Resonance Skill – Manifestation
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Deal Glacio DMG. If Afflatus is no less than 60, consume 60 Afflatus to summon Phantasmic Imprint – Left and Phantasmic Imprint – Right | |
| Tap | Tap the button on the ground to summon the Phantasmic Imprints on the ground. |
| Hold | Hold the button on the ground to summon the Phantasmic Imprints in mid-air. |
| Press while in Mid-air | Tap the button mid-air to summon the Phantasmic Imprints in mid-air. |
Resonance Liberation – Light Canvas
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inklit Spirit | When the active Resonator deals DMG, an Inklit Spirit will be summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack, dealing Glacio DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG.– In the 3s after DMG is dealt, 1 Inklit Spirit is summoned every second. This effect can be triggered once every second. Damage dealt by Inklit Spirit will not trigger this effect.– Up to 1 Inklit Spirit can be summoned every second, and up to 21 in total.– This effect lasts for 30s, until max Inklit Spirits are summoned. |
Forte Circuit – Ink and Wash
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Phantasmic Imprint | Zhezhi may summon Phantasmic Imprint at the cost of Afflatus when casting Resonance Skill Manifestation or Heavy Attack Conjuration. Up to 1 of each of Phantasmic Imprint – Left, Phantasmic Imprint – Middle, and Phantasmic Imprint – Right can exist at the same time, each lasting for 15s. |
| Heavy Attack: Conjuration | The 5 moves below consume STA to perform Conjuration to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG.– Hold the Basic Attack button shortly after Basic Attack 3.– Press the Basic Attack button shortly after casting Resonance Skill Manifestation.– Hold the Basic Attack button shortly after casting Resonance Skill Stroke of Genius or Resonance Skill Creation’s Zenith.-Hold the Basic Attack button while in mid-air.– Hold the Basic Attack button after a successful dodge.– If Zhezhi has at least 30 Afflatus when performing any of these, consume 30 Afflatus to summon Phantasmic Imprint – Middle. |
| Resonance Skill: Stroke of Genius | When a Phantasmic Imprint is nearby, the Resonance Skill is replaced with Stroke of Genius, which can be ast while in mid-air. When it is cast, Zhezhi will:– Move to the location of the Phantasmic Imprint, remove it, then summon an Ivory Herald to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG. Refresh the mid-air Dodge counter if the target Phantasmic Imprint is in mid-air.– Gain 1 stack of Painter’s Delight, lasting for 8s and stacking up to 2 times. |
| Resonance Skill: Creation’s Zenith | When a Phantasmic Imprint is nearby, and there are 2 stacks of Painter’s Delight, Stroke of Genius is replaced with Creation’s Zenith, which can be cast while in mid-air. When it is cast, Zhezhi will:– Lose all stacks of Painter’s Delight.– Move to the location of the Phantasmic Imprint, remove it, and then summon an Ivory Herald to attack the target, dealing greater Glacio DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG, additionally increasing Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 18% for 27s. Refresh the mid-air Dodge counter if the target Phantasmic Imprint is in mid-air. |
Switch Skills
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Radiant Ruin (Intro Skill) | Attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG. |
| Carve and Draw (Outro Skill) | The incoming Resonator has their Glacio DMG Amplified by and Resonance Skill DMG Amplified by 20% for 20s or until they are switched out. |
Zhezhi Resonance Chain
- Level 1- Brushwork’s Finish: When casting Resonance Skill Creation’s Zenith, Resonance Energy is restored by 15 and Crit. Rate is increased by 10% for 27s.
- Level 2- Vivid Strokes: Max Inklit Spirits summoned by Resonance Liberation Living Canvas increases by 6.
- Level 3- Reflection’s Grace: When Resonance Skill Manifestation, Resonance Skill Stroke of Genius, or Resonance Skill Creation’s Zenith is cast, ATK increases by 15%, stacking up to 3 time(s) for 27s.
- Level 4- Hue’s Spectrum: When Resonance Liberation Living Canvas is cast, ATK of Resonators on the team increases by 20% for 30s.
- Level 5- Composition’s Clue: For every 3 Inklit Spirits summoned by Resonance Liberation Living Canvas, 1 extra Inklit Apparition is summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack, dealing DMG equal to 140% of Inklit Spirit’s DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG. This damage dealt will not further summon Inklit Apparition.
- Level 6- Infinite Legacy: When Resonance Skill Stroke of Genius or Resonance Skill Creation’s Zenith is cast, an extra Ivory Herald will be summoned to deal DMG equal to 120% of Resonance Skill Stroke of Genius’ DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG.
Zhezhi pros and cons
Here are the pros and cons of Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Boosts Resonance Skill DMG | Energy can be a problem |
| Deals Coordinated Attacks | |
| Deals massive burst damage through Forte Circuit |
Zhezhi trailer
On August 12, 2024, Kuro Games released the official trailer for Zhezhi. If you did not check it out yet, you can do so from the link provided below:
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