Changli makes her debut in the second half of Wuthering Waves 1.1, and is a 5-star Resonator. She is an incredibly potent Fusion DPS, and can decimate through waves of foes with relative ease.
The optimized build guide for Changli in Wuthering Waves will include both free to play and signature, gacha only loadouts – which can be found discussed in detail below.
Best Echoes for Changli in Wuthering Waves
Changli can act as a Fusion DPS, and favors the following combination of sets to maximize her damage potential, in a descending order of preference:
- 5pc Molten Rift
- 5pc Moonlit Clouds
- 3pc Molten Rift + 2pc Lingering Tunes
A full Molten Rift set is ideal, and will remain her best choice.
Additionally, the following substat distribution is preferred:
- 4 Cost: CRIT Rate or Crit DMG
- 3 Cost: Fusion DMG or ATK%
- 3 Cost: Fusion DMG or ATK%
- 1 Cost: ATK
- 1 Cost: ATK
It is recommended to use the Inferno Rider as her primary Echo. A decent alternative is the Impermanence Heron.
Changli skill priority
Players should prioritize her Forte Circuit and Resonance Skills for DMG, and follow the order mentioned below (in terms of skill priority):
- Forte Circuit > Resonance Skill > Resonance Liberation > Basic ATK > Intro Skill
Best weapons for Changli
Changli works best when paired with her signature, 5-star Sword – Blazing Brilliance. The weapon significantly boosts her ATK%, Crit DMG and Resonance Skill output.
More budget friendly alternatives include the Emerald of Genesis and Commando of Conviction.
A list of her ideal in-slot weapons are as follows, from best to worst:
- Blazing Brilliance
- Emerald of Genesis
- Commando of Conviction
- Lumingloss
- Lunar Cutter
Changli Ascension Materials in Wuthering Waves
The following in-game items are required to max out Changli to Level 80:
| Level | Shell Credit | Pavo Plum | Enemy Drop | Boss Drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5,000 | 0 | Crude Ring x4 | 0 |
| 40 | 10,000 | 4 | Basic Ring x4 | Rage Tacet Core x3 |
| 50 | 15,000 | 8 | Basic Ring x4 | Rage Tacet Core x6 |
| 60 | 20,000 | 12 | Improved Ring x4 | Rage Tacet Core x9 |
| 70 | 40,000 | 16 | Improved Ring x8 | Rage Tacet Core x12 |
| 80 | 80,000 | 20 | Tailored Ring x4 | Rage Tacet Core x16 |
Recommended team composition for Changli in Wuthering Waves
Changli works best with the following characters in Wuthering Waves:
- Encore
- Havoc Rover
- Verina
Changli can work as both a DPS and a sub DPS. Teams with Encore will relegate Changli to the sub DPS role, while other builds (such as the one with the Rover) will use her as a main DPS instead.
