AERO · SWORD · 5★
BEST IN SLOT · SWORD
Emerald Sentence
High CRIT and sword-focused bonuses for Qiuyuan's sustained field time.
BEST BUILD
Recommended endgame loadout, alternatives and stat targets.
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.
BEST IN SLOT
Emerald Sentence
High CRIT and sword-focused bonuses for Qiuyuan's sustained field time.
5-STAR
Blazing Brilliance
Large CRIT DMG and Skill-driven ATK stacks.
STANDARD 5-STAR
Emerald of Genesis
CRIT Rate, Energy Regen and universal ATK.
4-STAR
Commando of Conviction
Reliable ATK after Intro Skill.
ECHO SET
The recommended five-piece set and main Echo.
BEST SET
×5 Windward Pilgrimage
Best overall set for this role and rotation.
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 DMG›Resonance Skill DMG›ATK%›Energy Regen
BEST TEAMS
Three practical formations covering premium and accessible play.
QiuyuanMain DPS
CiacconaAero Support
ShorekeeperSupportQiuyuanMain DPS
MortefiSub DPS
VerinaSupportQiuyuanMain DPS
JianxinSub DPS
BaizhiSupportSKILL PRIORITY
Level the core damage mechanic first, then the main burst tools.
HIGHEST PRIORITYFORTE CIRCUIT
Quietude Within
Converts accumulated intent into Qiuyuan's strongest empowered sword techniques.
HIGH PRIORITYBASIC ATTACK
Verdant Edge
Executes a precise sword chain and feeds the Forte Circuit.
HIGH PRIORITYRESONANCE SKILL
Sundering Strike
Cuts through the target and creates Qiuyuan's primary setup window.
HIGH PRIORITYRESONANCE LIBERATION
Drink Away Woes Age-Old
Unleashes a sweeping Aero finisher with strong burst damage.
MEDIUM PRIORITYINTRO SKILL
Through the Groves
Enters with a swift Aero slash and begins his setup.
OUTROCONCERTO
Inkwash
Leaves an ink-washed blessing for the next Resonator.
SEQUENCES
All six Resonance Chain milestones and their practical impact.
S1O Blade, I, Who Await to be Wielded
Improves the opening of Qiuyuan's empowered sword sequence.
S2O Blade, I, Who Sacrifice No More
Adds damage and consistency to Forte attacks.
S3O Blade, I, Who Save No More
Raises Resonance Liberation damage.
S4O Blade, I, Who Teach No More
Strengthens follow-up strikes during the active window.
S5Sword Sheathed, Mind Unclouded
Enhances Qiuyuan's core damage after completing his setup.
S6Thus I Heard, Thus I Saw, Thus I Spoke
Unlocks the strongest version of his sword performance.
ROTATION
A compact standard sequence for stable field time and Concerto flow.
STANDARD ROTATIONSwap-cancel long animations when safe.
QiuyuanMATERIALS
Total character ascension requirements.
170,000Shell Credits
46Curse of the Abyss
60Wintry BellENEMY CORES
4LF
12MF
12HF
4FF
4LF12MF12HF4FFSKILL UPGRADE MATERIALS
Total for every Forte node and five main skills.
2,030,000Shell Credits
26Weekly Boss Material
ENEMY CORES4LF12MF12HF4FF
4LF12MF12HF4FFFORGERY MATERIALS
25INERT
28REACTIVE
55POLARIZED
67HETERIZED
25INERT28REACTIVE55POLARIZED67HETERIZED