Wuthering Waves · Build Guide
Danjin Build
Best weapons, echoes & teams
Updated
Skills
Basic Attack
Execution
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive slashes dealing Havoc DMG.
Heavy Attack
Consume Stamina and HP to deliver a powerful slash, dealing Havoc DMG. HP cost scales with Havoc DMG dealt.
Mid-air Attack
Consume Stamina for a Plunging Attack, dealing Havoc DMG.
Dodge Counter
Normal Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target. While in Serene Vigil state, Dodge Counter becomes Ruby Shades: a rapid multi-hit slash dealing Havoc DMG.
Resonance Skill
Crimson Fragment
Danjin cuts herself for HP to launch a crimson blade wave at the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Crimson Erosion
On hit, applies Crimson Erosion to the target: a Havoc DoT that deals periodic Havoc DMG for 12s, refreshed by each Crimson Fragment cast.
Sanguine Pulse
While Crimson Erosion is active, Danjin's Basic Attack DMG is increased by 20% and she generates Sanguine Pulse stacks on each hit (max 5).
Incinerating Will
At 5 Sanguine Pulse stacks, the next Heavy Attack becomes Incinerating Will: deal greatly increased Havoc DMG and consume all stacks.
Resonance Liberation
Crimson Bloom
Danjin channels her bloodline into a devastating crimson explosion, dealing Havoc DMG to all nearby enemies. Immediately applies Crimson Erosion to all targets hit. If Crimson Erosion was already active, extends its duration by 8s and deals bonus Havoc DMG equal to the remaining DoT value.
Intro Skill
Vindication
Enter the field with a crimson slash, dealing Havoc DMG and instantly applying Crimson Erosion to the target. Immediately grants 3 Sanguine Pulse stacks.
Outro Skill
Duality
Slash the target dealing Havoc DMG. The incoming Resonator's Havoc DMG is Amplified by 23% for 30s.
Inherent Skills
Crimson Light
While Danjin's HP is below 60%, her Havoc DMG Bonus is increased by 15%. This effect stacks with the Serene Vigil bonus.
Overflow
When Crimson Erosion deals its periodic DMG, Danjin recovers HP equal to 3% of the DMG dealt. This recovery scales with her ATK.
Tune Break
Active
Tune Break: Sword
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Forte Circuit
Active
Serene Vigil - Chaoscleave & Scatterbloom
Chaoscleave
When Serene Vigil is active, Heavy Attack is replaced by Chaoscleave: consume HP and all Sanguine Pulse stacks to deliver a whirling slash dealing Havoc DMG with multiplier scaling per stack consumed.
Scatterbloom
When casting Chaoscleave at 5 Sanguine Pulse stacks, Scatterbloom triggers: a radial burst dealing Havoc DMG to all nearby enemies equal to 50% of Chaoscleave's total DMG.
Active
Serene Vigil - Ruby Blossom
Ruby Blossom
While in Serene Vigil state with active Crimson Erosion on a target, Danjin's Dodge Counter becomes Ruby Shades. Successfully executing Ruby Shades three times in one Serene Vigil window triggers Ruby Blossom: a final flourish dealing Havoc DMG and resetting Sanguine Pulse to 3 stacks.
Passive
Serene Vigil - State & Resources
Serene Vigil
Activated when Danjin's HP drops below 60% or upon casting Crimson Fragment. Lasts 15s (extended by each Sanguine Pulse stack gained). While active, Danjin's movement speed is slightly increased and she gains 10% Havoc DMG Bonus.
Sanguine Pulse
Holds up to 5 stacks. Gained from Basic Attacks (1 per hit), Crimson Fragment casts (2 per cast), and Intro Skill (3 stacks immediately).
Resonance Chain
Resonance Chain
Priority nodes: S3 Blood and Blade · S2 Scarlet Echo · S6 Sacrifice and Bloom
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S3
Blood and Blade
★ PrioritySerene Vigil duration is extended by 5s. Danjin's CRIT Rate is increased by 15% while Crimson Erosion is active on any enemy.
+30% Liberation DMG · Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 30%.
Danjin is a 4★ Havoc Sword Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. The best build is Blazing Brilliance with the 5-piece Moonlit Clouds echo set, using Impermanence Heron as the main echo. The strongest team is Danjin with Sanhua and Verina (havoc sword core). At Level 90, aim for 16500+ HP, 1150+ DEF, 2000-2200+ ATK, 60-80%+ CRIT Rate, 210-260%+ CRIT DMG, 100%-110%+ Energy Regen and 40-70%+ Havoc DMG Bonus.
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Best Weapons
by calculated performance1
Blazing Brilliance
R1BestChangli's signature weapon that's not only fantastic for her but also usable on all damage-focused Sword users who have a large portion of their damage originating from Resonance Skill damage. Offers a huge main stat of CRIT DMG% granting excellent scaling, 12% permanent ATK% and up to 56% increased Resonance Skill DMG% which should be at or close to full power during the bulk of your rotation when opening with one or two resonance skills.
105.7%
2
Red Spring
R1Camellya's signature weapon is usable by all Basic Attack focused Sword wielding characters, but clearly designed with her in mind due to a lot of its power locked behind spending Concerto mid-rotation - something only Camellya can do. Offers a decent amount of ATK%, CRIT RATE% and Basic Attack DMG for all characters but a huge Basic Attack DMG bonus after spending Concerto.
100.3%
3
Emerald of Genesis
R1Outstanding Sword choice, offering significantly higher base damage due to its 5★ rarity, as well as a stackable ATK% buff almost every character can effortlessly get 1 stack of (but with 2 also being easily achievable by most when played correctly). Additionally has a good amount of Energy Regen, which on most characters will allow one sub-stat of Energy Regen to be allocated elsewhere to increase damage even further. Best Sword choice across the board with only S5 4★ Swords having a chance to compete with it.
100.0%
4
Commando of Conviction
R5Exceptional all-around generic Sword gaining its bonus close to unconditionally as most Resonators almost always aim to make use of their Intro skill and very few characters spend more than 15 seconds on field during their duration.
81.1%
5
Endless Collapse
R5Often inferior to Commando of Conviction for DPS, this sword is still a great F2P 4* option for characters who need the energy boost. Realistically however, only consider this option over Commando of Conviction if you have energy problems on your character.
80.7%
Percentages show relative damage performance from calculations; some weapons bring un-quantifiable quality-of-life on top.
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Best Echo Sets
MC
1%
5-Piece Sonata
Moonlit Clouds
Offers a 10% unconditional Energy Regen% boost taking some pressure off your gear when aiming at ER breakpoints. Also upon using Outro, grants the next character switching in a 22.5% ATK boost, amplifying any of your main damage dealers burst windows.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
MV
2%
5-Piece Sonata
Midnight Veil
Offers a 10% unconditional Havoc DMG% boost alongside adding a large Havoc Damage hit to the Outro of the wearer. Also grants the incoming resonator a Havoc DMG% boost when the wearer uses their Outro. The set is better than Moonlit Clouds if and only if the equipped character's Echoes have endgame investment (with 9 or 10 CRIT substats total) and the character has a 5-star weapon equipped. If both conditions aren't met, Moonlit Clouds is a better choice.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
HE
100%
Special Set
Havoc Eclipse
Offers a 10% unconditional Havoc DMG% boost and up to an additional 30% Havoc DMG% after you land 4 Basic or Heavy Attacks for a grand total of 40% additional Havoc damage after fully ramped.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
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Echo Main Stats
4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost4
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
3
Havoc DMG
3
Havoc DMG > ATK%
1
ATK%
1
ATK%
4
Substats Priority
1
Energy Regen (Until Satisfied)Best
Energy Regen (Until Satisfied)Best2CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG3ATK%
ATK%4ATK
ATK5
Heavy DMG%
Heavy DMG%6Resonance Skill DMG%
Resonance Skill DMG%Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK > Heavy DMG% > Resonance Skill DMG%
5
Skill Priority
#1
Forte
#2
Skill
#3
Liberation
#4
Basic
#5
Intro
6
Best Teams
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Best Resonance Chain Nodes
Resonance Chain
Priority nodes: S3 Blood and Blade · S2 Scarlet Echo · S6 Sacrifice and Bloom
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S3
Blood and Blade
★ PrioritySerene Vigil duration is extended by 5s. Danjin's CRIT Rate is increased by 15% while Crimson Erosion is active on any enemy.
+30% Liberation DMG · Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 30%.
Danjin build summary
Blazing Brilliance is the weapon to build around. Without it, Red Spring, Emerald of Genesis and Commando of Conviction are the next picks, in that order.
On the Moonlit Clouds set, run CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG on the 4-cost, Havoc DMG on the 3-cost, Havoc DMG > ATK% on the 3-cost and ATK% on both 1-costs. Substats in priority order: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK > Heavy DMG% > Resonance Skill DMG%.
The Resonance Chain nodes worth pulling for are S3 (+30% Liberation DMG), S2 (+20% Skill DMG) and S6 (+20% Team ATK). Level Forte Circuit → Res. Skill → Res. Liberation → Basic Attack → Intro Skill.
Ascension needs 46× Strife Tacet Core above everything else, and the full build — ascension plus every forte node — costs 2,200,000 Shell Credits.
- Role
- 4★ Havoc Sword Main DPS
- Best weapon
- Blazing Brilliance
- Alternatives
- Red Spring, Emerald of Genesis, Commando of Conviction
- Echo set
- Moonlit Clouds
- Main echo
- Impermanence Heron
- Main stats
- 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · 3-cost Havoc DMG · 3-cost Havoc DMG > ATK% · 1-cost ATK% · 1-cost ATK%
- Substats
- Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK > Heavy DMG% > Resonance Skill DMG%
- Skill priority
- Forte Circuit > Res. Skill > Res. Liberation > Basic Attack > Intro Skill
- Best chain nodes
- S3, S2, S6
- Best team
- Danjin + Sanhua, Verina
- Level 90 targets
- 16500+ HP · 1150+ DEF · 2000-2200+ ATK · 60-80%+ CRIT Rate · 210-260%+ CRIT DMG · 100%-110%+ Energy Regen · 40-70%+ Havoc DMG Bonus
- Key ascension material
- 46× Strife Tacet Core
- Full build cost
- 2,200,000 Shell Credits
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsWhat is the best weapon for Danjin?
Blazing Brilliance is the best-in-slot weapon for Danjin. Changli's signature weapon that's not only fantastic for her but also usable on all damage-focused Sword users who have a large portion of their damage originating from Resonance Skill damage. Offers a huge main stat of CRIT DMG% granting excellent scaling, 12% permanent ATK% and up to 56% increased Resonance Skill DMG% which should be at or close to full power during the bulk of your rotation when opening with one or two resonance skills. The next best options are Red Spring and Emerald of Genesis. Commando of Conviction is the strongest budget pick.
What echo set should Danjin use?
Run the 5-piece Moonlit Clouds set on Danjin. Impermanence Heron is the recommended main echo. Main stats by cost: 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, 3-cost Havoc DMG, 3-cost Havoc DMG > ATK%, 1-cost ATK%, 1-cost ATK%.
What substats does Danjin want?
On Danjin, prioritise these echo substats: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK > Heavy DMG% > Resonance Skill DMG%.
Which skills should you level first on Danjin?
Level the forte nodes in this order on Danjin: Forte Circuit → Res. Skill → Res. Liberation → Basic Attack → Intro Skill.
What is the best team for Danjin?
Havoc Sword Core: Danjin with Sanhua and Verina. Alternative Team: Danjin with Camellya and Shorekeeper. Danjin enters with Vindication (instant 3 Sanguine Pulse, Crimson Erosion applied), cycles Crimson Fragment to maintain Serene…
Which sequences are worth pulling for on Danjin?
S3 and S6 give Danjin the biggest gains: S3 — Blood and Blade; S6 — Sacrifice and Bloom.
What materials does Danjin need?
To reach level 90, Danjin needs 4 Crude Ring, 12 Basic Ring, 12 Improved Ring, 4 Tailored Ring, 46 Strife Tacet Core, 60 Belle Poppy and 170,000 Shell Credits. Maxing every skill and stat node adds 25 Crude Ring, 28 Basic Ring, 40 Improved Ring, 57 Tailored Ring, 25 Inert Metallic Drip, 28 Reactive Metallic Drip, 55 Polarized Metallic Drip, 67 Heterized Metallic Drip, 26 Unwarranted Feather and 2,030,000 Shell Credits. Crude Ring is gathered in a Forgery Challenge; Basic Ring is gathered in a Forgery Challenge; Strife Tacet Core is gathered in Crownless.
What element and weapon does Danjin use?
Danjin is a 4★ Havoc Sword resonator from Huanglong.
Ascension Materials
×4Crude Ring
×12Basic Ring
×12Improved Ring
×4Tailored Ring
×46Strife Tacet Core
×60Belle Poppy
170,000 Shell CreditsSkill Upgrade Materials
×25Crude Ring×28Basic Ring×40Improved Ring×57Tailored Ring
×25Inert Metallic Drip
×28Reactive Metallic Drip
×55Polarized Metallic Drip
×67Heterized Metallic Drip
×26Unwarranted Feather2,030,000 Shell Credits