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Qingxiao Pull Verdict at a Glance (August 2026)
Updated on 2026-08-03: kit pillars, BiS board, Echo farm plan, and pull lanes synced to current beta coverage ahead of the expected ~Aug 20 to 21 Version 3.6 open. Multipliers stay provisional until the special program.
Category | Recommendation |
|---|
Role | 5★ Aero Sword, on-field Main DPS |
Region tag | Mengzhou: "Celestial sword guards the clouded pass" |
Core identity | Inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting; reacts to Tune Strain - Interfered; Total DMG scales with Tune Break Boost |
Best team | Qingxiao + Denia + Mornye |
Flex team | Qingxiao + Lynae + Mornye / Shorekeeper |
Budget sustain | Shorekeeper or Verina in the support slot |
Best weapon | Signature sword (Tune Strain gated Aero Crit package) |
Best 5★ alternative | Emerald of Genesis |
Best Echo set | Heart of Evil's Purge (5-pc) |
Echo layout | 4-3-3-1-1 |
Expected banner | Version 3.6 Phase 1 (~Aug 20 to 21, 2026) |
Pull if | You need a modern Aero carry, or you already own Denia / Mornye / Lynae and lack a Tune Strain DPS to finish that core |
Skip if | Your Tune Strain supports already feed another carry you like more, or you are saving for Jingran (3.6 Phase 2) / Hsin (3.7 lane) |
Qingxiao holds the field as a Tune Strain Main DPS. She applies Shifting herself, so her Echo set and signature weapon activate without a second applier. She still wants Denia or Lynae beside her if you care about peak team damage.
How Qingxiao's Kit Works
She is an Aero one-handed sword Resonator built for Tune Strain combat. Confirmed kit pillars:
Inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting
Reacts to Tune Strain - Interfered
Gains Total DMG based on team Tune Break Boost
Scales damage with how often the team stacks Shifting
She fights with telekinetic swordwork: multiple blades, mid-range hits, and long field time. Finish basic strings so both resources climb together, then dump the enhanced window and Liberation inside the Interfered / Tune Break burst.
Skill priority while numbers stay soft:
Forte Circuit
Resonance Liberation
Resonance Skill
Basic Attack
Intro Skill
For the full rotation and Cloud-Form Immortal loop, use the Qingxiao Build Guide.
Qingxiao Best Teams
Team | Members | Why it works |
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Premium Tune Strain | Qingxiao + Denia + Mornye | Denia in Tune Strain mode adds ~40 Tune Break Boost, 40% All DMG Amp to allies who inflict Shifting, and +50% Off-Tune push. Mornye heals and stacks more team Total DMG / Off-Tune buildup. Qingxiao carries Aero damage inside that window. |
Flex Tune Strain | Qingxiao + Lynae + Mornye | Lynae keeps Shifting up and still runs as a strong universal sub-DPS. Damage amp trails Denia, but the board stays playable. |
Flex sustain | Qingxiao + Denia / Lynae + Shorekeeper or Verina | Shorekeeper covers Crit Rate / Crit DMG if Mornye is busy on another team. Verina is the free sustain fallback. |
Do not mix Tune Rupture units onto the same target. Strain and Rupture overwrite each other.
Phase 1 may also rerun Denia and Mornye. One finished premium board can cost multiple limited 5★ pulls. Pick Qingxiao's lane or Jingran's lane early. Compare spend on the Wuthering Waves 3.6 Banner Schedule & Pull Guide and the Jingran Pull Verdict.
Qingxiao Best Weapons
Rank | Weapon | Why it fits |
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BiS | Signature sword | Needs the wielder to inflict Tune Strain - Shifting. Pays Crit Rate / Crit DMG and Aero DMG Bonus / Amp. Niche on other swords, strong on Qingxiao. |
Best alternative | Emerald of Genesis | 24.3% Crit Rate, Energy Regen, and Resonance Skill ATK stacks. Safe standard 5★ for any sword carry. |
Skill-leaning alt | Blazing Brilliance | Crit DMG main; Resonance Skill DMG stacking. Use if her live kit leans Skill. |
Heavy-leaning alt | Emerald Sentence | Crit Rate main; Heavy Attack and Echo Skill lines. Use if her dump window reads as Heavy. |
Basic-leaning alt | Red Spring / Wind Spring line | Crit Rate main; Basic Attack focus. Park this until live damage splits land. |
Finish Qingxiao first. Pull the signature only after she clears Tower on your second team and you still want more ceiling.
Qingxiao Best Echoes & Stats
Heart of Evil's Purge has been farmable since Version 3.5. You can build her set before the banner.
Piece | Effect |
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2-pc | Aero DMG +10% |
5-pc | Inflicting Tune Strain - Shifting grants +20% Crit DMG and +30% Aero DMG for 15s |
Main stats (4-3-3-1-1)
Cost | Main stat |
|---|
4-cost | Crit Rate or Crit DMG |
3-cost | Aero DMG Bonus |
3-cost | Aero DMG Bonus or ATK% |
1-cost | ATK% |
1-cost | ATK% |
Substats: Crit Rate › Crit DMG › ATK% › Energy Regen.
Farm 3-cost and 1-cost Crit pieces now. The live Cost 4 on this set still points at Jingran's Fusion main Echo, so hold most Tuners for the Version 3.6 Aero Cost 4.
How to Prep for Qingxiao Before Version 3.6
Step 1: Lock one 3.6 goal. Qingxiao Phase 1 or Jingran Phase 2. Chasing both new carries plus every partner empties F2P banks. Use the 3.6 banner schedule for phase math.
Step 2: Farm Heart of Evil's Purge 3-cost and 1-cost pieces with double Crit rolls. Leave Cost 4 leveling for 3.6.
Step 3: Score your supports. Own Denia or Lynae plus Mornye? Her premium board is cheap. Missing both Shifting appliers? Budget a partner pull or accept Shorekeeper / Verina sustain with lower ceiling.
Step 4: Stock Shell Credits, Resonator EXP, and weekly Forte mats. Launch day bottlenecks there.
Step 5: Hold Astrite for a hard guarantee (~160 pulls) if you cannot miss her.
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How to Get More Value From This Banner Window
Clear weekly bosses and events that feed post-3.5 Forte mats before the livestream.
Keep Emerald of Genesis leveled if you skip the signature.
Cross-check her live ranking against the Wuthering Waves Tier List after launch numbers land.
If you already run Luuk / Aemeath-style Tune Break boards, decide which carry keeps Denia and Mornye. Qingxiao should outpace older Tune Strain DPS on paper; preference still matters if you like the current rotation more.
FAQ
When does Qingxiao release?
Community calendars put her in Version 3.6 Phase 1, around August 20 to 21, 2026, six weeks after Version 3.5 (July 10). Kuro has not locked the date. Watch the special program.
Is Qingxiao Aero?
Yes. Current beta coverage, her Echo set, and her weapon kit all point to Aero Sword. Older element rumors are outdated.
Does Qingxiao need Denia?
She functions without Denia because she applies Tune Strain - Shifting herself. Peak boards still want a second Shifting applier. Denia is the strongest partner. Lynae is the next option. Mornye handles Interfered sustain and team damage amp.
Is Qingxiao worth pulling?
Pull if you lack a modern Aero on-fielder, or if you already own Denia / Mornye / Lynae and need the carry that finishes that core. Skip if those supports already feed a Tune Strain DPS you prefer, or if you are saving for Jingran or the 3.7 Sentinel lane (Hsin). Recheck her standing on the tier list after live multipliers land.
Should I pull her signature weapon?
Only after Qingxiao is home and your second team clears Tower. The signature lines up with Tune Strain and Aero Crit, but character pity comes first. Emerald of Genesis covers the gap.
Can I farm her Echoes now?
Yes. Heart of Evil's Purge is live. Farm Crit-rolled 3-cost and 1-cost pieces today. Wait on the Cost 4 main Echo until Version 3.6 ships her dedicated piece.
Conclusion
Qingxiao Should You Pull prep is concrete today: Heart of Evil's Purge Crit rolls, a Crit Rate sword, and a team lane with Denia / Mornye or Lynae. Treat her as a high-ceiling Aero Tune Strain Main DPS for Version 3.6 Phase 1, and treat multipliers as directional until the livestream. Bookmark this page for table updates, finish the character before the weapon, and top up Lunites on VGTopup Wuthering Waves only for the banner you plan to finish.
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