CRITATLAS /// WUWA
Huanglong Emblem
Aero Element AERO · SWORD · 5★

QIUYUAN

BLADE OF QUIET VERDURE

An Aero sword specialist who controls the field with precise counters, ink-washed strikes and rapid Forte conversions.

MAIN DPSAEROPARRY
BUILD4-3-3-1-1
UPDATEJULY 2026
Qiuyuan
02 / LOADOUT

BEST BUILD

Recommended endgame loadout, alternatives and stat targets.

Emerald Sentence
BEST IN SLOT · SWORD

Emerald Sentence

High CRIT and sword-focused bonuses for Qiuyuan's sustained field time.

Nightmare Kelpie
MAIN ECHO · COST 4

Nightmare Kelpie

Use inside the main damage window and swap-cancel when safe.

WEAPON ALTERNATIVES

Choose according to availability and role.

Emerald Sentence
BEST IN SLOT

Emerald Sentence

High CRIT and sword-focused bonuses for Qiuyuan's sustained field time.

Blazing Brilliance
5-STAR

Blazing Brilliance

Large CRIT DMG and Skill-driven ATK stacks.

Emerald of Genesis
STANDARD 5-STAR

Emerald of Genesis

CRIT Rate, Energy Regen and universal ATK.

Commando of Conviction
4-STAR

Commando of Conviction

Reliable ATK after Intro Skill.

ECHO SET

The recommended five-piece set and main Echo.

Windward Pilgrimage
BEST SET

×5 Windward Pilgrimage

Best overall set for this role and rotation.

Nightmare Kelpie
MAIN ECHO

Nightmare Kelpie

Primary active Echo for the recommended build.

4 COSTCRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
3 COSTAero DMG + Aero DMG / ATK%
1 COSTATK% + ATK%
SUBSTAT PRIORITYCRIT Rate = CRIT DMGResonance Skill DMGATK%Energy Regen
03 / FORMATION

BEST TEAMS

Three practical formations covering premium and accessible play.

AERO CARRY
QiuyuanQiuyuanMain DPS
+
CiacconaCiacconaAero Support
+
ShorekeeperShorekeeperSupport
SWORD TEMPO
QiuyuanQiuyuanMain DPS
+
MortefiMortefiSub DPS
+
VerinaVerinaSupport
QUICK SWAP
QiuyuanQiuyuanMain DPS
+
JianxinJianxinSub DPS
+
BaizhiBaizhiSupport
04 / FORTE

SKILL PRIORITY

Level the core damage mechanic first, then the main burst tools.

Skill Quietude Within
HIGHEST PRIORITYFORTE CIRCUIT

Quietude Within

Converts accumulated intent into Qiuyuan's strongest empowered sword techniques.

Skill Sword
HIGH PRIORITYBASIC ATTACK

Verdant Edge

Executes a precise sword chain and feeds the Forte Circuit.

Skill Sundering Strike
HIGH PRIORITYRESONANCE SKILL

Sundering Strike

Cuts through the target and creates Qiuyuan's primary setup window.

Skill Drink Away Woes Age Old
HIGH PRIORITYRESONANCE LIBERATION

Drink Away Woes Age-Old

Unleashes a sweeping Aero finisher with strong burst damage.

Skill Through The Groves
MEDIUM PRIORITYINTRO SKILL

Through the Groves

Enters with a swift Aero slash and begins his setup.

Skill Inkwash
OUTROCONCERTO

Inkwash

Leaves an ink-washed blessing for the next Resonator.

05 / RESONANCE CHAIN

SEQUENCES

All six Resonance Chain milestones and their practical impact.

Sequence Node O Blade, I, Who Await To Be WieldedS1

O Blade, I, Who Await to be Wielded

Improves the opening of Qiuyuan's empowered sword sequence.

Sequence Node O Blade, I, Who Sacrifice No MoreS2

O Blade, I, Who Sacrifice No More

Adds damage and consistency to Forte attacks.

Sequence Node O Blade, I, Who Save No MoreS3

O Blade, I, Who Save No More

Raises Resonance Liberation damage.

Sequence Node O Blade, I, Who Teach No MoreS4

O Blade, I, Who Teach No More

Strengthens follow-up strikes during the active window.

Sequence Node Sword Sheathed, Mind UncloudedS5

Sword Sheathed, Mind Unclouded

Enhances Qiuyuan's core damage after completing his setup.

Sequence Node Thus I Heard, Thus I Saw, Thus I SpokeS6

Thus I Heard, Thus I Saw, Thus I Spoke

Unlocks the strongest version of his sword performance.

06 / COMBAT ROUTINE

ROTATION

A compact standard sequence for stable field time and Concerto flow.

STANDARD ROTATIONSwap-cancel long animations when safe.
QiuyuanQiuyuan
INTROSKILLBASIC COMBOFORTELIBERATIONECHOSKILLOUTROSWAP
07 / DEVELOPMENT

MATERIALS

Total character ascension requirements.

Item Shell Credit170,000Shell Credits
Item Curse Of The Abyss46Curse of the Abyss
Item Wintry Bell60Wintry Bell
ENEMY CORES
Item LF Whisperin Core4LFItem MF Whisperin Core12MFItem HF Whisperin Core12HFItem FF Whisperin Core4FF
SKILL UPGRADE MATERIALS

Total for every Forte node and five main skills.

Item Shell Credit
2,030,000Shell Credits
Item Truth In Lies
26Weekly Boss Material
ENEMY CORES
Item LF Whisperin Core4LFItem MF Whisperin Core12MFItem HF Whisperin Core12HFItem FF Whisperin Core4FF
FORGERY MATERIALS
Item Inert Metallic Drip25INERTItem Reactive Metallic Drip28REACTIVEItem Polarized Metallic Drip55POLARIZEDItem Heterized Metallic Drip67HETERIZED