Zhezhi Build Guide
Level: 1
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Zhezhi Overview
In Wuthering Waves, Zhezhi is a 5-Stars Glacio character and uses Rectifier during the fight.
Zhezhi uses her Basic Attack and Intro Skill to acquire “Afflatus”. By consuming “Afflatus”, Zhezhi can use enhanced Resonance Skill or Speical Heavy Attack to summon “Phantasmic Imprint”. Zhezhi can travel around “Phantasmic Imprint” and deal damage. Zhezhi’s Liberation can make Zhezhi be able to deal steady Coorindate Attack even she is off the field. Zhezhi can also provides Glacio DMG Deepen buff and Resonance Skill DMG Deepen buff to the DPS in the team.
Pros
- Deal steady coordinate by using her Libeation
- Provides Glacio DMG Deepen buff and Resonance Skill DMG Deepen buff to the DPS in the team.
- Help restore energy of teammmate
Cons
Damage output is not outstanding.
Zhezhi Mechanism
Zhezhi Main Mechanism – “Afflatus” & “Phantasmic Imprint”
Zhezhi’s Forte Circuit energy is called ‘Afflatus’, with a maximum of 90 points. When Zhezhi has 60 ‘Afflatus’, casting a Resonance Skill will summon Phantasmic Imprint·Left and Phantasmic Imprint·Right on either side of the target. Additionally, Zhezhi can perform a special Heavy Attack to consume 30 ‘Afflatus’ points and summon Phantasmic Imprint·Middle behind the target.
When Phantasmic Imprint is present on the field and Zhezhi is within a certain range, the Resonance Skill is replaced by the enhanced Resonance Skill Stroke of Genius (referred to as Enhanced RS1), with no cooldown. Players can select one of the Phantasmic Imprint using the camera rotation, and the selected Phantasmic Imprint will be connected to Zhezhi by a line.
When Enhanced RS1 is used, Zhezhi instantly moves to the position of the selected Phantasmic Imprint, dealing damage to the target.
After using Enhanced RS1 once, Zhezhi gains one stack of Painter’s Delight. When having two stacks of Painter’s Delight, the enhanced Resonance Skill Stroke of Genius is further enhanced, becoming Resonance Skill – Creation’s Zenith (referred to as Enhanced RS2). Using this skill also allows instant movement to the Phantasmic Imprint position, dealing higher damage and granting a 27s Basic Attack damage bonus.
Zhezhi’s Coorindated Attacks
Zhezhi’s Resonance Liberation provides a 30s coordinated attack state. When any team member deals damage, it triggers a coordinated attack damage every second for the next 3 seconds, lasting 30s or up to 21 coordinated attacks. Note that Echo Skill’s (other than Jue) cannot trigger coordinated attacks.
Zhezhi’s Support Ability
Zhezhi’s Outro Skill provides a 20% Glacio damage Deepen and a 25% Resonance Skill damage Deepen. The inherent skill can help the next character recover 15 Resonance energy, making Zhezhi a great support for Glacio Main DPS or a Main DPS focused on Resonance Skill damage. For example, in a team with Jinhsi and Yuanwu, replacing Yuanwu with Zhezhi results in about a 25% increase.
Acquisition of ‘Afflatus’
Zhezhi’s three-stage Basic Attack can restore 10, 15, and 25 points of ‘Afflatus’ respectively. A Heavy Attack can restore 15 points (if you hold the Basic Attack button, it will perform Basic Attack 1 followed by a Heavy Attack, restoring a total of 25 ‘Afflatus’ points). Zhezhi’s dodge counter module corresponds to the second stage of the Basic Attack and can restore 15 ‘Afflatus’ points. Zhezhi’s Intro Skill can restore 45 points of ‘Afflatus’.
In conclusion, using the Intro Skill followed by three Basic Attacks allows Zhezhi to accumulate 90 ‘Afflatus’ points and start a burst.
About Phantasmic Imprint
Zhezhi’s RS can be cast on the ground or in the air, and the position of Phantasmic Imprint will change accordingly. When pressing the RS key briefly on the ground, Phantasmic Imprint will be on the ground; holding the RS key, Phantasmic Imprint will be in mid-air.
When using Enhanced RS1, Zhezhi instantly moves to the Phantasmic Imprint position. Although the form appears like teleportation, it is actually rapid movement. It can be blocked by obstacles, and if you switch characters during the movement, the character will remain at the position when switched.
Zhezhi Active Skills
Zhezhi Skills Priority
The coordinated attack damage from Zhezhi’s Resonance Liberation has the highest proportion, followed by the damage from the enhanced Resonance Skill in the Forte Circuit. Therefore, prioritize upgrading Zhezhi’s Resonance Liberation, then the Forte Circuit, followed by the Resonance Skill, and finally the Intro Skill and Basic Attack.
Zhezhi Burst Rotation
- Intro Skill (“Afflatus” +45, “Afflatus” = 45)
- Basic Attack * 3 (“Afflatus” +45, “Afflatus” = 90)
- Resonance Skill (“Afflatus” -60, “Afflatus” = 30)
- Special Heavy Attack (“Afflatus” -30, “Afflatus” = 0)
- Echo Skill
- Enhanced Resonance Skill 1
- Enhanced Resonance Skill 2
- Enhanced Resonance Skill 2
- Resonance Liberation
- Outro Skill
Zhezhi Damage Types Composition
Note: Please note this chart shows the proportion of different types of damage, instead of the multiplier.
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Base Attack Lv:
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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.
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Resonance Skill Lv:
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Press
Deal Glacio DMG. If “Afflatus” is higher than 60, additionally consume 60 “Afflatus” to summon Spiritual Sketch: Left and Spiritual Sketch: Right on the ground.
Hold
Deal Glacio DMG. If “Afflatus” is higher than 60, additionally consume 60 “Afflatus” to summon Spiritual Sketch: Left and Spiritual Sketch: Right in the air.
Press while in Mid-air
Deal Glacio DMG. If “Afflatus” is higher than 60, additionally consume 60 “Afflatus” to summon Spiritual Sketch: Left and Spiritual Sketch: Right in the air.
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Resonance Liberation Lv:
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Summon Inklit Spirit for assistance.
Inklit Spirit
When the active Resonator on the team deals DMG, Inklit Spirit will be summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack, dealing Glacio DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG.
– Each time DMG is dealt, 3 Inklit Spirit(s) will be summoned. Up to 21 Inklit Spirits can be summoned. Up to 1 Inklit Spirit(s) can be summoned every second.
– The effect lasts for 30s or until max Inklit Spirits are summoned.
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Forte Circuit Lv:
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Spiritual Sketch
Up to 1 of each of Spiritual Sketch: Left, Spiritual Sketch: Middle, and Spiritual Sketch: Right can exist at the same time, each lasting for 15s.
Heavy Attack: Composition
When performing the 3 moves below, if “Afflatus” is higher than 30, consume STA and 30 “Afflatus” to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG, and summon Spiritual Sketch: Middle.
– Hold the Basic Attack button shortly after Basic Attack Stage 3;
– Press the Basic Attack button shortly after casting Resonance Skill; or
– Hold the Basic Attack button while in mid-air.
Resonance Skill: Stroke of Genius
When a Spiritual Sketch is nearby, the Resonance Skill is replaced with Stroke of Genius. When it is cast, Zhezhi will:
– Blink to the location of the Spiritual Sketch and remove it, then summon a crane spirit to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG.
– Gain 1 stack of “Painter’s Delight”, lasting for 8s and stacking up to 2 times.
Resonance Skill: Stroke of Maestro
When a Spiritual Sketch is nearby and there are 2 stacks of “Painter’s Delight”, the Resonance Skill is replaced with Stroke of Maestro. When it is cast, Zhezhi will:
– Blink to the location of the Spiritual Sketch and remove it, then summon a crane spirit to attack the target, dealing greater Glacio DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG, and additionally increasing the Basic Attack DMG Multiplier by 18% for 22s.
“Afflatus”
– Zhezhi can hold up to 90 “Afflatus”.
– Normal Attacks grant “Afflatus”.
– Intro Skill grants “Afflatus”.
Zhezhi Passive Skills
Zhezhi Inherent Skill
Zhezhi Inherent Skill
Zhezhi Switch Skills
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Intro Skill Lv:
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Zhezhi Stat Bonus
Zhezhi Stat Bonus 1
Crit Rate – 8%
*All Bonus unlocked value
Zhezhi Stat Bonus 2
ATK% – 12%
*All Bonus unlocked value
Zhezhi Resonance Chain
Suggested Resonance Chain
S1
15 Resonance Energy points are equivalent to about 12% Energy Regen, total increasing by about 7.2%.
S2
Overall increases is 9.7%. Note that since coordinated attacks can trigger only once per second, if your team rotation is less than 27s, the benefit of S2 decreases. Also, this calculation considers the boost to Zhezhi’s own output from the S2. If Zhezhi is paired with Jinshi, the benefit of S2 also decreases, as the coordinated attack from a S0 Zhezhi is enough to ensure that Jinshi’s burst always has nearly full buffs.
S3
Overall increases is 16.9%. The 3 stacks of buff here does not have independent timers; using the Resonance Skill can refresh the duration of all 3 stacks of buff.
S4
Overall increases is 6.2%.
S5
Overall increases is 23%. If Zhezhi’s playstyle leans more towards being the Main DPS, the benefit of S5 decreases. When you fully utilize Zhezhi’s damage output, the performance benefit of S5 tends towards 15.3%.
S6
Overall increases is 23.5%. If Zhezhi’s playstyle leans more towards being the Main DPS, the performance of S6 increases. When you fully utilize Zhezhi’s damage output, the performance benefit of S6 tends towards 30%.
Pulling recommendations
Zhezhi’s damage performance before S6 is not impressive. It’s recommended to pull for S0R0 or S0R1 for support use. If you intend to use Zhezhi for damage, then S6 is recommended. S1 to S5 is not suggested.
Zhezhi Sequence 1
Zhezhi Sequence 2
Zhezhi Sequence 3
Zhezhi Sequence 4
Zhezhi Sequence 5
Zhezhi Sequence 6
Zhezhi Build
Zhezhi Best Glacio Echo set
Freezing Frost X 5
Main Echo
Any Cost 3 Echo
Any Cost 3 Echo
Any Cost 1 Echo
Any Cost 1 Echo
Sub Echo
Zhezhi Echo Stats Priority
Cost 4
Cost 3
Double 30% Glacio DMG
Cost 1
Sub Stats
In most situations, you can choose to use the Glacio set, especially if you don’t have Jinhsi. The recommended main Echo is Lampylumen Myriad, even though Zhezhi doesn’t particularly need the RS DMG bonus.
For Main stats, you can choose either “2 Glacio bonus” or “1 Glacio bonus and 1 ATK%” for the 3C Echos, as there isn’t much difference between them. Just pick the ones with better sub stats.
Regarding Sub stats, Crit Rate and Crit Dmg provide the highest benefits. Since Zhezhi’s base attack value is relatively low, the benefit from ATK% is minimal. Additionally, since Zhezhi’s Basic Attack damage accounts for nearly 80%, the priority between ATK% and Basic Attack DMG bonus is about the same. It’s recommended to have Energy Regen at 120%.
Zhezhi Best Support Echo set
Moonlit Clouds X 5
Main Echo
Any Cost 3 Echo
Any Cost 3 Echo
Any Cost 1 Echo
Any Cost 1 Echo
Sub Echo
Zhezhi Echo Stats Priority
Cost 4
Cost 3
Cost 1
Sub Stats
If you’re planning to pull for Zhezhi to assist a strong DPS like Jinhsi, then the Moonlit Cloud set is recommended. Comparing the DPS of the whole team, Moonlit Cloud set Zhezhi performs about 5-6% better than a Zhezhi equipped with the Glacio set.
For Main stats, “2 Glacio bonus” is optimal for the 3C Echo, but if you’re using Zhezhi as a support, sacrificing a bit of damage for convenience and versatility with “2 ATK%” is also a viable option.
Regarding Sub stats, Crit Rate and Crit Dmg provide the highest benefits. Since Zhezhi’s base attack is relatively low, the benefit from ATK% is minimal. Additionally, since Zhezhi’s Basic Attack damage accounts for nearly 80% of her total damage, the priority between ATK% and Basic Attack DMG bonus is about the same. It’s recommended to have Energy Regen at 120%.
Zhezhi Best Weapons Damage Comparison
The percentage change in damage output is compared to the weapon designated as 100%.
100%
Base ATK : 500
Secondary Stats – Crit DMG : 72%
Increase ATK by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. While the wielder is on the field, using Resonance Skill grants up to 3 stacks of Basic Attack DMG Bonus of 12%/15%/18%/21%/24% for 6s. At 3 stacks or above, casting Outro Skill consumes all stacks of this effect and grants the wielder 52%/65%/78%/91%/104% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 27s, effective when the wielder is off the field.
90.1%
Base Attack : 500
Secondary Stat – Crit Rate : 36%
Increases the DMG Bonus of all Resonance Attributes by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. When Resonance Skill hits a target, increases ATK by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%, stacking up to 2/2/2/2/2. When the equipped character is not on the field, increases their ATK by an additional 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%.
82.8%
Base Attack : 500
Secondary Stat – ATK% : 54%
Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%/16%/19.2%/22.4%/25.6%. When hitting a target with Basic Attacks, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 3.2%/4%/4.8%/5.6%/6.4%, stacking up to 5/5/5/5/5 time(s). This effect lasts for 8/8/8/8/8s and can be triggered 1/1/1/1/1 time(s) every 0.5/0.5/0.5/0.5/0.5s.
82.7%
Basic Attack : 412
Secondary Stat – Crit Rate : 20.2%
When Resonance Liberation is released, increases the caster’s ATK by 15%/23.25%/31.5%/39.75%/48%, lasting for 15/15/15/15/15s.
70.2%
Basic Attack : 337
Secondary Stat – Energy Regen : 51.8%
When Resonance Skill is cast, if the Resonator’s HP is below 60%, heals 5%/6.25%/7.5%/8.75%/10% of their Max HP. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 8s. If the Resonator’s HP is above 60%, increases ATK by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%, lasting for 10s.
The best 5-star weapon for Zhezhi is her signature weapon – Rime-Draped Sprouts, which provides a significant Basic Attack DMG bonus. The bonus is still up even when Zhezhi is off-field. The next best 5-star weapon is Yinlin’s signature weapon – Stringmaster. Lastly, it’s the permanent 5-star weapon, but its performance is not worth pulling specifically for Zhezhi.
For 4-star weapons, the Battle Pass weapon – Augment, is the best choice, but be aware that Zhezhi’s rotation heavily influences the performance of Augment, fluctuating by about ±4%. The best method for using the Augment is to fully charge the Forte Circuit Energy before using Liberation, then start the burst phase.
Zhezhi Team Comp
Zhezhi Best Team 1
Main DPS – Jinhsi
Zhezhi has excellent and stable Coordinate Attack capabilities which can assist Jinhsi to stack “Incandescence” efficiently. The Outro Skill of Zhezhi can also provides the 25% RS damage deepen buff to Jinhsi. Finally, the Inherent Skill of Zhezhi can help restore Jinhsi’s energy by 15, which can help reduce Jinhsi’s Energy Regen requirement by nearly 10%.
Healer – Verina/Baizhi
Verina’s healing abilities and Concerto Energy acquisition abilities are both greater than Baizhi’s, making her the preferred healer character. Verina’s Inherent Skill provides a one-time death immunity effect. Baizhi also has a similar effect that is even better, but it requires unlocking at Sequence 5.
Verina’s healing amount is based on her ATK, so Verina has a certain degree of damage output. If you build it well, her damage should not be underestimated.
Verina’s Inherent Skill can provide a 20% attack buff to the entire team, while Baizhi can only provide a 15% attack buff to a single character.
Zhezhi Best Team 2
Main DPS – Lingyang
Sub DPS – Zhezhi
Although Zhezhi can significantly boost Lingyang’s damage output, compared to Sanhua, Zhezhi requires slightly more on-field time, which makes the overall DPS increase for the team less noticeable.
Healer – Verina/Baizhi
Both Verina and Baizhi are healers that can provide All-types DMG deepen and ATK% increase to teammates. While Verina is more comprehensive that her buff is longer and Verina can protects a party member from fatal damage every 10 mins.
Zhezhi Best Team 3
DPS – Zhezhi and Sahua
Healer – Verina/Baizhi
Both Verina and Baizhi are healers that can provide All-types DMG deepen and ATK% increase to teammates. While Verina is more comprehensive that her buff is longer and Verina can protects a party member from fatal damage every 10 mins.
Zhezhi Ascension Material
Rank 1
Req Lv 20
Rank 2
Req Lv 40
Rank 3
Req Lv 50
Rank 4
Req Lv 60
Rank 5
Req Lv 70
Rank 6
Req Lv 80
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Calcharo
Calcharo primarily uses the enhanced Basic Attack and enhanced Forte Circuit after using Resonance Liberation for damage output. In the series of damage output after using Resonance Liberation, the damage ratio between Resonance Liberation and Basic Attack is approximately 2.2:1. Additionally, the Resonance Skill can be released at intervals, allowing full enjoyment of the permanent five-star weapon’s effects.
After using Resonance Liberation, Calcharo gains a new Basic Attack model. The multiplier for this attack is related to the level of Resonance Liberation, but the main proportion of his damage comes from the “Death Messenger” in Forte Circuit. Resonance Skill can be used during the Liberation period to interrupt Basic Attack combos, quickly generate Forte Circuit Energy, and trigger “Death Messenger”. The main components of his damage output consist of these three elements.
Encore
mong the permanent 5-star Fusion DPS characters, Encore enters an enhanced state and changes attack mode after activating Resonance Liberation. The main source of Encore’s damage comes from Basic Attacks after activating Resonance Liberation, not the Forte Circuit. Additionally, the cooldowns for Encore’s regular Resonance Skill and the enhanced Resonance Skill during Resonance Liberation are independent of each other.
In Encore’s damage output after activating Resonance Liberation, Basic Attack damage accounts for nearly 70%. Choosing Sanhua as a teammate can maximize her damage potential.
Sanhua
Although Sanhua has burst capabilities, the overall damage is not high. In Sanhua’s output cycle, Resonance Skill damage and Resonance Liberation account for approximately 51% and 41%, respectively.
Although Resonance Skill damage is slightly higher, there is a risk of missing in actual combat. Sanhua has a unique Forte Circuit trigger mechanism similar to rhythm games, and hitting enemies can cause a slight time-stopping effect.
Sanhua has the fastest Concerto Energy and Resonance Energy acquisition efficiency in the game, making it the most versatile and best-feeling support in the current version. After using the Intro Skill, Sanhua only needs 3 seconds to fully charge Concerto Energy and trigger QTE, activating the Main DPS for output. Our team composition recommendations for various characters also show Sanhua’s high versatility.
