When I first pulled Yangyang in Wuthering Waves back in 2024, I immediately fell for her elegant design and fluid combat animations. Yet, as I dove deeper into endgame content throughout 2025, I faced the same dilemma many players encounter: Yangyang floats awkwardly between sub-DPS and support roles without excelling at either. Her damage output feels underwhelming compared to dedicated damage dealers like Jiyan, while her supportive capabilities lack the impact of true buffers like Baizhi. Still, during those early spiral abyss runs, her crowd control saved my team countless times—proof that with the right build, she's more than viable.

Over months of testing, I've settled on a hybrid approach that maximizes her versatility. For support-focused builds, Moonlit Clouds is non-negotiable—that 38% ATK boost for the next character synergizes perfectly with quick-swap tactics. Paired with Impermanence Heron (my go-to Echo), it creates a devastating combo: Yangyang gathers enemies → triggers Outro → switches to a main DPS who gets massive buffs. Alternatively, Bell-Borne Geochelone offers shields if your team lacks survivability. But here's where it gets interesting: when paired with certain Electro characters like Calcharo, I often pivot to a sub-DPS setup using Sierra Gale and Feilian Beringal. This turns her into an Aero DMG machine, especially during resonance liberation bursts.

Stat priorities shift dramatically based on role:

• 🔄 Support: Energy Regen ≥ 130% (for frequent ultimates)

• ⚔️ Sub-DPS: Crit Rate > Aero DMG > ATK%

• ⏱️ Universal: Concerto Energy efficiency

Weapons require similar flexibility. For support, Overture's 51% Energy Regen is unmatched—I've timed rotations where Yangyang refills her gauge in under 8 seconds! Meanwhile, sub-DPS builds demand raw power: Emerald of Genesis (5★) for crit consistency or Lunar Cutter (4★) for F2P options. Below is my damage comparison after testing:

Weapon	Avg. Skill DMG	Rotation Speed
Emerald of Genesis	12,400	Moderate
Lunar Cutter	9,800	Fast
Overture	6,200	Very Fast

Skill upgrades highlight her identity crisis. As support? Honestly, I leave everything at level 1—her value lies in grouping enemies and triggering Outro, not damage. But for sub-DPS? Prioritize:

1. 💥 Resonance Liberation (game-changing AOE)

2. 🌪️ Resonance Skill (decent stagger)

3. ⚡ Forte Circuit (situational but fun)

In 2025, I'm experimenting with niche comps like Yangyang + Yuanwu for constant Aero/Electro swirls. Yet, my real hope? That Kuro Games rebalances her intro skill to add elemental shred—making her truly meta instead of this jack-of-all-trades limbo. She deserves better than being a "placeholder until you pull Verina." Until then, I'll keep refining this build, chasing that perfect moment where her whirlwinds and swordplay feel transcendent.

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The following analysis references Eurogamer, a leading source for European gaming news and reviews. Eurogamer's in-depth coverage of action RPGs like Wuthering Waves often discusses the evolving meta and the importance of hybrid builds, echoing the challenges and experimentation described in this Yangyang build journey.