Changli is a 5-star Fusion-element sword wielder in Wuthering Waves, known for her explosive burst damage and versatile DPS playstyle. With the right build, Echoes, and team setup, she can dominate both solo and quick-swap teams.
This guide covers everything you need to master Changli—from her best weapons and combos to optimal team comps and Forte mechanics.
Who Is Changli in Wuthering Waves?
Changli is a 5-star Fusion-element character who uses a Sword. She excels as both a Main DPS and Sub-DPS thanks to her Enflamement mechanic, burst damage potential, and synergy with quick-swap teams. Her gameplay rewards mastery and timing, offering some of the flashiest and most satisfying combos in the game.
Changli Quick Overview
- Rarity: 5★
- Weapon: Sword
- Element: Fusion
- Role: Main DPS / Sub-DPS
- Region: Jinzhou
- Voice Actor (EN): Ashleigh Haddad
Best Changli Builds
Echo Set Recommendations
- 5-piece Molten Rift
- 2-piece: +10% Fusion Damage
- 5-piece: +30% Fusion Damage after using Resonance Skill for 15 seconds
- Best-in-slot set for maximizing Changli’s core damage rotation.
- 4-piece Molten Rift + 1-piece Moonlit Clouds
- Offers utility from faster Energy Regen while still boosting Fusion output.
Echo Stat Priority
| Echo Type | Main Stat Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Cost 4 | Crit Rate or Crit Damage |
| Cost 3 | Fusion Damage % or ATK % |
| Cost 1 | ATK % or Energy Regen |
Substat Priority
- Energy Regen (target 120%+)
- Crit Rate / Crit Damage (balance based on weapon)
- ATK %
- Resonance Skill Damage %
- Resonance Liberation Damage
Suggested Layout: 4-3-3-1-1 cost spread.
Best Weapons for Changli
- Blazing Brilliance (5★)
- Signature weapon. Provides Crit Damage and significantly enhances Resonance Skill damage. Top choice for maximizing Changli’s burst window.
- Emerald of Genesis (5★)
- Offers Crit Rate and improves Energy Regen. Strong alternative with consistent uptime.
- Commando of Conviction (4★, F2P-friendly)
- Boosts ATK by 15% for 15 seconds after using an Intro Skill. Great early option.
- Lumingloss / Lunar Cutter (4★)
- Lumingloss boosts Basic and Heavy Attacks.
- Lunar Cutter provides consistent ATK and Skill buffs.
Skill Priority and Forte System
Changli’s damage scales with proper use of her True Sight and Enflamement mechanics. Her rotation is heavily tied to stacking Forte levels to unleash Flaming Sacrifice, a heavy-hitting burst attack.
Skill Leveling Priority
| Skill Name | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resonance Skill | High | Key to activating True Sight and starting combos. |
| Forte Circuit | High | Grants Enflamement stacks, leading to Flaming Sacrifice. |
| Resonance Liberation | High | Triggers 4 Enflamement stacks immediately. |
| Normal Attacks | Medium | Useful for Forte building, not core damage. |
| Intro Skill | Low | Minimal damage, but useful in rotation. |
Changli Gameplay Mechanics Explained
- True Sight: Entered via Resonance Skill, Intro Skill, or 4th Basic/Mid-air attack. Enables special attacks:
- Ground: Conquest
- Mid-air: Charge
- Enflamement: Each True Sight attack grants one stack. At 4 stacks, she can use Flaming Sacrifice, a massive Heavy Attack.
- Resonance Liberation: Instantly grants 4 Enflamement stacks, allowing immediate Flaming Sacrifice. Also gives a 25% ATK buff for 10 seconds if followed by Heavy Attack.
Best Team Compositions for Changli
High-Burst Main DPS Team
- Changli + Zhezhi + Shorekeeper
- Changli dishes out the damage, Zhezhi boosts Fusion DMG, Shorekeeper provides healing and Resonance Skill buffs.
Quick-Swap Double DPS Team
- Changli + Brant + Verina
- Changli and Brant rotate for Fusion damage bursts. Verina gives healing and universal buffs.
F2P-Friendly Setup
- Changli + Chixia + Baizhi
- Chixia functions as backup DPS. Baizhi heals and provides Crit Rate support.
Effective Combat Combos
Use these combos to maximize Changli’s Forte meter and burst output:
Forte Stack Rotation
- Intro Skill → Heavy Attack → Basic Attack x3 → Plunge → Basic Attack x2 → Echo Skill → Basic Attack → Resonance Skill x2 → Heavy → Resonance Liberation → Heavy
Quick Swap Combo
- Intro → Basic Attack → Ult → Heavy → Basic x3 → Plunge → Skill → Heavy
Changli Sequence Node Breakdown
| Sequence Node | Effect Summary | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | +10% DMG, reduces interruption | Optional |
| S2 | +25% Crit Rate on Enflamement gain | Strong |
| S3 | +80% Liberation Damage | Good |
| S4 | Teamwide ATK +20% on Intro | Decent |
| S5 | +50% Flaming Sacrifice damage | Strong |
| S6 | 40% DEF Ignore for Skill, Liberation, and Flaming | Best-in-slot |
Best Stop: S2 for value. S6 for maxed-out builds.
Ascension & Skill Upgrade Materials
| Material | Quantity Needed |
|---|---|
| Rage Tacet Core | 46 |
| Pavo Plum | 60 |
| Sentinel’s Dagger | 26 |
| Tailored Ring | 57 |
| Shell Credits | 2,030,000 |
Lore: Who Is Changli?
Changli is the senior counselor of Jinzhou and a former secretary-general from the capital. Her composed elegance hides an intensely ambitious mind. She’s a tactician at heart—both in battle and diplomacy—and her elemental mastery reflects her control and power over flame.
Final Verdict: Is Changli Worth It?
Changli is absolutely worth pulling for players who enjoy:
- High-skill ceiling burst DPS
- Fluid and responsive combat styles
- Team flexibility (Main or Sub DPS roles)
Her ability to fit into both quick-swap and hypercarry teams makes her future-proof and investment-worthy.
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