Wuthering Waves · 5★ Resonator
"Windborne Rider" Commander of the Midnight Rangers
Jiyan is the commander of the Midnight Rangers, who protect Jinzhou from the Tacet Discords, and the first limited 5★ Resonator in Wuthering Waves. He wields a Broadblade with the Aero element; his real power lies in Qingloong Mode, which he enters with Resonance Liberation. In this mode his attacks turn into lance strikes that count as Heavy Attacks, he becomes resistant to interruption, and he unloads very high damage in a short window. That is why, as the team's main DPS, he does best with supports who boost Heavy Attack damage.
Jiyan is a limited 5★ Resonator and does not drop from the standard banner; you can only pull him with Radiant Tide while his banner is active. He first arrived in Version 1.0 with the "Prevail the Lasting Night" banner that opened on May 22, 2024, got a rerun in 1.3 and also appeared on the 2.3 anniversary and 3.5 selector banners. You are guaranteed a 5★ within 80 pulls; your first 5★ has a 50% chance of being the featured character, and if it isn't, the next 5★ is guaranteed.
2-piece: Aero DMG + 10%.
5-piece: Aero DMG + 30% for 15s after releasing Intro Skill.
The 30% Aero DMG after Intro Skill lines up exactly with Jiyan's Qingloong Mode window; the most consistent, highest-damage option.
2-piece: ATK +10%
If you don't have well-rolled 5-piece Sierra Gale Echoes yet, 2-piece Sierra Gale + 2-piece Lingering Tunes gives you Aero DMG and ATK together.
Nightmare: Feilian Beringal
In the main slot it raises Aero DMG and Heavy Attack DMG by 12%; a perfect match for Jiyan's lance strikes, which count as Heavy Attacks.
Raise Energy Regen to at least 130% so you can enter Qingloong Mode every rotation; after that threshold, stack crit stats.
Signature weapon. It gives 48.6% Crit. DMG at Lv. 90; its Heavy Attack DMG Bonus passive, which stacks after Intro and Liberation, is tailor-made for Jiyan's damage window.
Augusta's signature weapon. A very strong second option with a Crit. Rate main stat and a Heavy Attack DMG bonus after Intro/Resonance Skill.
Gives 24.3% Crit. Rate and a general damage bonus at Lv. 90; the Resonance Skill part of its passive goes to waste, but its raw stats are strong enough.
The standard banner's 5★ Broadblade. Its Energy Regen passive eases the Liberation cycle, and the ATK% main stat is useful too.
The best of the 4★ options: Its Crit. DMG main stat and the ATK + Heavy Attack DMG bonus after Liberation suit Jiyan very well.
An easy-to-get 4★ alternative; it grants energy and ATK with Resonance Skill, letting you cast Liberation more often.
46
Roaring Rock Fist
60
Pecok Flower
4
LF Howler Core
12
MF Howler Core
12
HF Howler Core
4
FF Howler Core
170,000
Shell Credit
26
Monument Bell
25
LF Howler Core
28
MF Howler Core
40
HF Howler Core
57
FF Howler Core
25
Waveworn Residue 210
28
Waveworn Residue 226
55
Waveworn Residue 235
67
Waveworn Residue 239
2,030,000
Shell Credit
Totals are calculated from game data: Every ascension stage from 1→90, skills 1→10 and every skill tree node.
Consists of a five-hit Aero combo and a Heavy Attack that costs Stamina. During Heavy Attack, holding the button continues with Windborne Strike and releasing it continues with Abyssal Slash; in mid-air, Banner of Triumph extends the chain. Normal Attack hits fill his Forte resource, Resolve.
Jiyan dashes forward and deals Aero damage; it can also be used in mid-air. Ideal for closing distance and filling gaps between combos; thanks to his Forte Circuit, its damage rises when he spends Resolve.
Jiyan builds up to 60 Resolve with attack hits. Spending 30 Resolve raises Windqueller's damage by 20%; if he has 30 Resolve during Liberation, he unlocks the powerful Emerald Storm - Finale, which counts as a Heavy Attack. In Qingloong Mode, Windqueller is enhanced without spending Resolve.
On cast, Jiyan enters Qingloong Mode: His resistance to interruption increases, and Basic Attack, Heavy Attack and Dodge Counter are replaced by the three-hit Lance of Qingloong. All of these hits count as Heavy Attack damage; this is Jiyan's main damage window.
On entry, he pierces the target in mid-air with his lance, dealing Aero damage and granting Resolve. The Heavenly Balance passive raises ATK for 15 s, so you should always start the rotation with Intro.
After Jiyan leaves the field, the next character's Heavy Attack hits trigger a lance attack that deals Aero damage equal to 313.40% of Jiyan's ATK. It works at most once per second for 8 s, 2 times in total.
After the Intro Skill Tactical Strike is used, Jiyan's ATK rises by 10% for 15 s. That is why entering Qingloong Mode after Intro directly raises his damage.
When Jiyan's attacks hit a target, his Crit. DMG rises by 12% for 8 s. Since he hits constantly, this bonus is active almost the entire fight.
When the target's Off-Tune level is full, Jiyan can perform the Broadblade-specific Tune Break attack. A shared mechanic that opens an extra damage window when the enemy is staggered.
S3 gives the biggest jump with its crit stats, while S6 takes Jiyan to the top by multiplying Finale damage. If your budget is limited, he plays comfortably at S0 too; aiming for the signature weapon before Sequences may be more efficient.
Windqueller can be used one more time and its Resolve cost drops by 15; mobility and Resolve economy get easier.
After Intro Skill he gains 30 Resolve and 28% ATK for 15 s (once every 15 s); you reach Finale much faster.
Using Windqueller, Emerald Storm or Intro grants Crit. Rate +16% and Crit. DMG +32% for 8 s; one of his most valuable Sequences.
Using Emerald Storm raises the whole team's Heavy Attack DMG Bonus by 25% for 30 s; it also helps teammates who rely on Heavy Attacks.
The Outro Skill Discipline gains an extra 120% multiplier; its hits grant 3% ATK for 8 s (stacks 15 times), and these stacks fill instantly after Intro.
Heavy Attack, Intro and Windqueller each grant a Momentum stack (up to 2); Emerald Storm - Finale strikes with an extra 120% multiplier per stack.
Jiyan
Iuno
Shorekeeper
Iuno, a support who strengthens Heavy Attack-focused teams, expands Jiyan's damage window; Shorekeeper heals the team while raising crit stats.
Jiyan
Ciaccona
Rover (Aero)
Ciaccona stacks Aero Erosion on enemies and gives the team an Aero damage bonus; Rover (Aero) provides both support and healing.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Birthday | December 14 |
| Nation | Huanglong |
| Affiliation | Jinzhou |
| English voice | Alex Jordan |
| Japanese voice | Ono Yuki |
| Chinese voice | Sun Ye |
| Korean voice | Nam Doh Hyeong |
Jiyan is a limited 5★ Resonator and can only be pulled with Radiant Tide while his banner is active. He first arrived in Version 1.0 with the "Prevail the Lasting Night" banner, then returned in the 1.3 rerun and on the 2.3 anniversary and 3.5 selector banners.
The best option is 5-piece Sierra Gale; the 30% Aero DMG after Intro Skill overlaps with the Qingloong Mode window. Use Nightmare: Feilian Beringal as the main Echo; it raises both Aero and Heavy Attack damage by 12%.
His signature weapon Verdant Summit is by far the best: Its Crit. DMG main stat and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus passive are made for Jiyan. Alternatives are Thunderflare Dominion and Ages of Harvest, and on the budget side Aureate Zenith and Waning Redshift.
Yes. Although he isn't at the very top like the newest characters, he remains a strong main DPS in Heavy Attack teams, especially with Iuno and Shorekeeper. His rotation is easy to learn, and he is playable at S0 too.
The strongest option is Jiyan + Iuno + Shorekeeper. For a full Aero team, Ciaccona and Rover (Aero) work well, and for a more accessible lineup, Mortefi and Verina.
Ascension needs Roaring Rock Fist from Feilian Beringal, Pecok Flower gathered in Jinzhou and Howler Cores. Skill upgrades use Waveworn Residue, Howler Core and the weekly boss material Monument Bell; the full list with quantities is in the materials section.
