
Wuthering Waves · Build Guide
Hiyuki Build
Best weapons, echoes & teams
Skills
Flaming Sakura Blade Art
Normal Attack consecutively or hold it down to perform up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Glacio DMG. Stage 3 applies Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit.
When Dedication reaches 300 points, hold Normal Attack to shoot out 3 arrows one by one at the cost of STA, dealing Glacio DMG (Resonance Liberation DMG). Hiyuki is immune to interruptions and incoming DMG during this. When the last arrow is shot, 300 Dedication is consumed and Foreclaiming: Inward Vision becomes available. Each arrow applies Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit.
Consume STA to perform a Plunging Attack from mid-air, dealing Glacio DMG.
Normal Attack within a certain period after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG.
While in Foreclaimed Self, Basic Attack is replaced. Perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Glacio DMG (Resonance Liberation DMG). Stages 3, 4, and 5 each apply Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit.
In Foreclaimed Self, hold Normal Attack to enter Hold Breath (consumes STA continuously). Releasing thrusts forward, dealing Glacio DMG (Resonance Liberation DMG). If hit by an enemy during thrust, neutralize that damage, Stagnate nearby targets, and become immune to interruptions. Chain into Basic Attack Stage 4 after triggering this effect.
When Whiteout Bitterfrost is full, Heavy Attack Foreclaimed Self is replaced. Hold Normal Attack and consume STA and 3 stacks of Whiteout Bitterfrost to gain 1 Snowforged Blade, dealing Glacio DMG (Resonance Liberation DMG). Applies Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit.
Frostblight
Deal Glacio DMG. Casting this skill enhances the next Basic Attack - Present Self Stage 3, which now additionally restores 100 points of Dedication when cast. Switching to another Resonator ends this effect.
While in Foreclaimed Self and on the ground, pull in nearby targets and deal Glacio DMG, removing the targets' Frostbind. Shares cooldown with Frostblight: Petalfall.
While in Foreclaimed Self and in mid-air, pull in nearby targets and deal Glacio DMG, removing the targets' Frostbind. Shares cooldown with Frostblight: Jade Cleave.
Foreclaiming
Becomes available after casting Heavy Attack - Frost Splinter: Present Self. While in Present Self, use Resonance Liberation to cast this skill, dealing Glacio DMG. Gain 3 points of Frostharden Iai, remove 300 points of Dedication and Frostheart, enter Foreclaimed Self, and restore 50 points of Frostheart. Applies 4 stacks of Glacio Chafe on hit. Does not consume Resonance Energy.
While in Foreclaimed Self: use Resonance Liberation and release to cast immediately (if Hiyuki has 3 Snowforged Blade, consume all); or hold Resonance Liberation to charge, consuming 1 Snowforged Blade periodically, then release to cast. Deals Glacio DMG - each Snowforged Blade consumed increases the DMG Multiplier. Consumes 300 points of Dedication and Frostheart and ends Foreclaimed Self.
Frostedge
Deal Glacio DMG (Resonance Liberation DMG) and apply Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit. In Present Self, casting this skill restores 200 points of Dedication. In Foreclaimed Self, Normal Attack within a certain period to cast Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 2.
Snowlight Blessing
Glacio DMG dealt by nearby Resonators other than Hiyuki in the team is Amplified by 20% against targets affected by Glacio Chafe for 20s.
Inherent Skills
Fine Snow
Glacio Bite DMG Amplified by 30% against nearby targets and Hiyuki's CRIT DMG increased by 40%; 2 stacks - each time Hiyuki is the active Resonator and applies Glacio Chafe, she additionally deals Glacio Bite DMG with a fixed multiplier of 102%; 3 stacks - Glacio Bite DMG additionally Amplified by 30% against nearby targets. This effect resets when new Resonators are added to the team.
Ephemeral Realm
Once Hiyuki leaves the combat state or recovers after being knocked out, when she stays out of combat for 4s with fewer than 1 point of Snowforged Blade, restore 1 point.
Tune Break
Tune Break: Sword
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, Hiyuki can cast Tune Break on the target. While in Present Self, or hold Normal Attack shortly after casting Tune Break to cast Basic Attack - Present Self Stage 3. While in Foreclaimed Self, Normal Attack shortly after casting Tune Break to cast Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 3.
Forte Circuit
Everfrost Dominion
While Hiyuki is in the team, Glacio Chafe inflicted by nearby Resonators is converted to Glacio Bite. Every new stack of Glacio Bite triggers Glacio Bite DMG based on the enemy's stack limit. When Foreclaiming: Inward Vision or Basic Attack - Iai hits a target with ≥10 stacks of Glacio Bite, consume 10 stacks and trigger Frostbind once. Glacio Bite is also considered Glacio Chafe; Glacio Bite DMG is also considered Glacio Chafe DMG.
If Hiyuki has ≥100 Frostheart, certain Dodge actions flash her backward (or behind the enemy if forward is held, at STA cost) into Iai Stance. Within Iai Stance, Normal Attack consumes 100 Frostheart to cast Basic Attack - Iai (Glacio DMG, Resonance Liberation DMG). If Frostharden Iai is present, consuming it applies 3 stacks of Glacio Chafe on hit and grants 1 stack of Whiteout Bitterfrost. If Frostheart remains ≥100 after casting, Normal Attack can chain another Basic Attack - Iai.
Up to 300 points. Restored in Present Self: Basic Attack Stage 3 (+100); Intro Skill Frostedge (+200); enhanced Stage 3 via Resonance Skill (+100 additional).
Up to 300 points. Restored when casting Frostblight: Jade Cleave or Frostblight: Petalfall, or when Normal Attacks Foreclaimed Self (excluding Bitterfrost) hit the target.
Up to 3 points. Casting Foreclaiming: Inward Vision grants 3 points.
Stacks up to 3. Gained each time Frostharden Iai is consumed via Basic Attack - Iai.
Stacks up to 3. Gained each time Heavy Attack - Bitterfrost: Foreclaimed Self is cast.
Resonance Chain
Priority nodes: S6 Into a Night Without End · S3 No Self, No Bound · S2 To Burn Cold in Silence
Into a Night Without End
★ PriorityThe Crit. DMG of Foreclaiming: Inward Vision and Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation is increased by 500%. At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, the extra Glacio Bite DMG per Glacio Chafe application now triggers on any Resonator's application (not only Hiyuki's). At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, Hiyuki's Crit. DMG is increased by 40%. At 3 stacks of Snow Rust, total Glacio Bite DMG taken by targets near the active Resonator is increased by 25%.
+500% Liberation DMG · The Crit.
Hiyuki is a 5★ Glacio Sword Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. The best build is Frostburn with the 5-piece Wishes of Quiet Snowfall echo set, using Reminiscence: Threnodian - Voidborne Construct as the main echo. The strongest team is Hiyuki with Sanhua and Shorekeeper (glacio bite core). At Level 90, aim for 15000+ HP, 1150+ DEF, 1800-2200+ ATK, 65%+ (Before Set) Crit Rate, 210%-260%+ Crit DMG, 120% Energy Regen and 40%-70%+ Glacio DMG%.
Best Weapons
by calculated performance
Frostburn
R1BestHiyuki's Signature is largely superior to other options thanks to its big stat boosts related to Glacio Chafe and Liberation DMG that only she can utilize to their fullest potential. Other weapons don't provide stat boosts anywhere near as effective, making this weapon a very worthwhile investment to increase Hiyuki's damage ceiling.
100.0%

Blazing Brilliance
R1Changli's Signature matches Emerald of Genesis in performance, slightly surpassing it since CRIT DMG and Skill DMG are acceptable stats for Hiyuki and the 12% ATK does not require Hiyuki to cast her Skills in order to acquire it (it's permanent). Despite needing 1 more Energy Regen roll than the permanent option, the slightly better damaging stats this weapon offers makes it Hiyuki's 2nd best in slot, although quite far behind her Signature.
80.8%

Emerald of Genesis
R1The Standard Banner Sword that's often the best F2P choice on almost all Sword damage dealers, Hiyuki being no exception. Provides her some Energy Regen and ATK% when casting Skills as well as CRIT Rate and good Base ATK, making it one of her best alternatives since few other Swords give her desirable stats.
80.1%

Emerald Sentence
R1Qiuyuan's Signature can buff the Echo Skill DMG of the team making it very slightly more than a stat-stick on Hiyuki, but it really doesn't have much of an effect for her teams so overall it's practically the same as an ATK and CRIT Rate stat-stick for Hiyuki.
79.2%

Red Spring
R1Simple ATK and CRIT Rate stat-stick for Hiyuki, who barely benefits from this weapon's Basic DMG-focused effects.
79.0%
Percentages show relative damage performance from calculations; some weapons bring un-quantifiable quality-of-life on top.
Best Echo Sets
5-Piece Sonata
Wishes of Quiet Snowfall
This Glacio Chafe DPS and Support focused set provides Hiyuki with a huge 25% CRIT Rate boost on top of 20% total Glacio DMG Bonus. This set is the best choice bar none due to its very high stat gains for Hiyuki specifically.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
Echo Main Stats
4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 costCRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Glacio DMG
Glacio DMG ≥ ATK%
ATK%
ATK%
Substats Priority
Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT DMG = CRIT Rate (until 75%) > ATK% > Liberation DMG% > ATK
Skill Priority
Liberation
Basic
Forte
Skill
Intro
Best Teams
Best Resonance Chain Nodes
Priority nodes: S6 Into a Night Without End · S3 No Self, No Bound · S2 To Burn Cold in Silence
Into a Night Without End
★ PriorityThe Crit. DMG of Foreclaiming: Inward Vision and Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation is increased by 500%. At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, the extra Glacio Bite DMG per Glacio Chafe application now triggers on any Resonator's application (not only Hiyuki's). At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, Hiyuki's Crit. DMG is increased by 40%. At 3 stacks of Snow Rust, total Glacio Bite DMG taken by targets near the active Resonator is increased by 25%.
+500% Liberation DMG · The Crit.
Hiyuki build summary
Frostburn is the weapon to build around. Without it, Blazing Brilliance, Emerald of Genesis and Emerald Sentence are the next picks, in that order. Feather Edge is the budget option.
On the Wishes of Quiet Snowfall set, run CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG on the 4-cost, Glacio DMG on the 3-cost, Glacio DMG ≥ ATK% on the 3-cost and ATK% on both 1-costs. Substats in priority order: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT DMG = CRIT Rate (until 75%) > ATK% > Liberation DMG% > ATK.
The Resonance Chain nodes worth pulling for are S6 (+500% Liberation DMG), S3 (+488% DMG) and S2 (+125% Basic Attack DMG). Level Res. Liberation → Basic Attack → Forte Circuit → Res. Skill → Intro Skill.
- Role
- 5★ Glacio Sword Main DPS
- Best weapon
- Frostburn
- Alternatives
- Blazing Brilliance, Emerald of Genesis, Emerald Sentence
- Echo set
- Wishes of Quiet Snowfall
- Main stats
- 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · 3-cost Glacio DMG · 3-cost Glacio DMG ≥ ATK% · 1-cost ATK% · 1-cost ATK%
- Substats
- Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT DMG = CRIT Rate (until 75%) > ATK% > Liberation DMG% > ATK
- Skill priority
- Res. Liberation > Basic Attack > Forte Circuit > Res. Skill > Intro Skill
- Best chain nodes
- S6, S3, S2
- Best team
- Hiyuki + Sanhua, Shorekeeper
- Level 90 targets
- 15000+ HP · 1150+ DEF · 1800-2200+ ATK · 65%+ (Before Set) Crit Rate · 210%-260%+ Crit DMG · 120% Energy Regen · 40%-70%+ Glacio DMG%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best weapon for Hiyuki?
Frostburn is the best-in-slot weapon. Hiyuki's Signature is largely superior to other options thanks to its big stat boosts related to Glacio Chafe and Liberation DMG that only she can utilize to their fullest potential. Other weapons don't provide stat boosts anywhere near as effective, making this weapon a very worthwhile investment to increase Hiyuki's damage ceiling. The next best options are Blazing Brilliance and Emerald of Genesis. Feather Edge is the strongest budget pick.
What echo set should Hiyuki use?
Run the 5-piece Wishes of Quiet Snowfall set on Hiyuki. Reminiscence: Threnodian - Voidborne Construct is the recommended main echo. Main stats by cost: 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, 3-cost Glacio DMG, 3-cost Glacio DMG ≥ ATK%, 1-cost ATK%, 1-cost ATK%.
What substats does Hiyuki want?
On Hiyuki, prioritise these echo substats: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT DMG = CRIT Rate (until 75%) > ATK% > Liberation DMG% > ATK.
Which skills should you level first on Hiyuki?
Level the forte nodes in this order on Hiyuki: Res. Liberation → Basic Attack → Forte Circuit → Res. Skill → Intro Skill.
What is the best team for Hiyuki?
Glacio Bite Core: Hiyuki with Sanhua and Shorekeeper. Alternative Team: Hiyuki with Carlotta and Zhezhi. Hiyuki enters with Intro Frostedge (200 Dedication restored), builds remaining Dedication with Basic Attack loops and Resonance…
What element and weapon does Hiyuki use?
Hiyuki is a 5★ Glacio Sword resonator from Rinascita.
No material data available for Hiyuki yet.




