Wuthering Waves Jinhsi Character Build Guide

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In the evolving narrative of Wuthering Waves, Jinshi holds a critical role as the Magistrate of Jinzhou. With the arrival of version 1.1, she became a playable character, specializing as a main DPS focusing on Resonance Skills. Currently, along with Verina and the Spectro Rover, she is one of the few playable Spectro characters, making her an asset in scenarios where Spectro elements shine.

To maximize Jinshi’s capabilities, players need to build her effectively. This guide provides insights on the optimal configurations for her character, including weapons, Echo Sets, and Forte Priority.

Updated on January 2, 2025, by Elara Leclair: With the major launch of Wuthering Waves’ version 2.0 update, Jinshi has received a much-anticipated rerun alongside a visually appealing premium skin inspired by peach blossoms. This is an ideal moment for players to reevaluate and enhance their Jinshi builds. With the introduction of new Echo Sets and challenging Nightmare variant bosses, players should explore new strategies for utilizing Jinshi more effectively. This resource outlines everything players need to know to optimize Jinshi’s build post-version 2.0.

Best Builds for Jinhsi in Wuthering Waves

Weapons	Echo Set	Echo Stats
Ages of Harvest Verdant Summit Lustrous Razor Broadblade #41 Waning Redshift Helios Cleaver Autumntrace	Main Echo Jué (Priority) Mourning Aix Echo Sets 5pc Celestial Light 2pc Celestial Light + 2pc Lingering Tunes 5pc Lingering Tunes	4-Cost: Crit Rate or Crit DMG 3-Cost: Spectro DMG 3-Cost: Spectro DMG 1-Cost: ATK 1-Cost: ATK Sub Stat Priority: Crit Rate / Crit DMG > Resonance Skill > Basic ATK > ATK

Weapons

Echo Set

Echo Stats

Ages of Harvest
Verdant Summit
Lustrous Razor
Broadblade #41
Waning Redshift
Helios Cleaver
Autumntrace

Main Echo

Jué (Priority)
Mourning Aix

Echo Sets

5pc Celestial Light
2pc Celestial Light + 2pc Lingering Tunes
5pc Lingering Tunes

4-Cost: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
3-Cost: Spectro DMG
3-Cost: Spectro DMG
1-Cost: ATK
1-Cost: ATK

Sub Stat Priority: Crit Rate / Crit DMG > Resonance Skill > Basic ATK > ATK

Best Echoes for Jinhsi in Wuthering Waves

The premier Echo Set for Jinshi is the 5pc Celestial Light, which aligns perfectly with the main stat preferences of Spectro Rover. Jinshi frequently utilizes her Intro and Outro skills; hence, her Unison ability enables her to bypass Concerto energy consumption while benefiting from a near-endless 5pc set bonus when executed correctly.

Attaining a 5pc set with optimal sub-stats can be daunting, so players may consider using the Lingering Tunes set temporarily. It’s important to note that Jinshi’s performance does not heavily rely on ATK stats, as her damage scaling is predominantly influenced by Resonance Skill augmentations. Players are encouraged to strive for a complete Celestial Light set. Below are the bonuses provided by each set:

Celestial Light	2pc: Spectro DMG +10% 5pc: Using the Intro Skill boosts Spectro DMG by 30% for 15 seconds.
Lingering Tunes	2pc: ATK +10% 5pc: Increases ATK by 5% every 1.5 seconds, up to four times. Outro Skill DMG increases by 60%.

When distributing Echoes, prioritizing the new Calamity Class Echo, Jué, is advisable over Mourning Aix due to its superior benefits for Jinshi. However, those who have a Mourning Aix with an optimal main stat (Crit Rate / Crit DMG) and favorable sub-stats can utilize it until acquiring Jué.

For Echo configuration, a recommended combination would be 4-3-3-1-1, where the 3-cost Echoes yield Spectro DMG and the 1-cost Echoes maximize ATK%. If limitations arise in securing ideal 3-cost Echoes, a composition of 4-4-1-1-1 could also be acceptable, albeit less ideal.

Notably, while characters like Spectro Rover have benefited from recent updates that apply Spectro Frazzle, Jinshi has yet to receive such enhancements. Consequently, she does not leverage the advantages of the new Eternal Radiance echo set or bonuses associated with Nightmare: Mourning Aix.

Best Weapons for Jinhsi in Wuthering Waves

The ideal weapon for Jinshi is undoubtedly the Ages of Harvest, a limited edition weapon available during her character banner. This weapon not only enhances her Crit Rate but also increases Elemental DMG, enabling players to prioritize Crit DMG for sub-stats. Additionally, it boosts Resonance Skill DMG upon attaining stacks through Basic Attacks.

For those who have not secured her best-in-slot weapon, alternatives such as Jiyan’s Verdant Summit or the weapons favored by characters like Calcharo also perform admirably. These alternatives are suitable for rotation among characters in the Tower of Adversity.

Players seeking 4-star, particularly free-to-play options, can look to Broadblade #41 or Waning Redshift, which match or outperform other 4-star choices like Helios Cleaver or Autumntrace. The damage potential and effectiveness of these 4-star weapons remain comparably robust.

Jinhsi Forte Prioritization in Wuthering Waves

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As a primary DPS character that capitalizes on her Resonance Skill by entering the Incarnation state, which amplifies her damage through Forte Circuit, players should primarily focus on leveling this ability. Nevertheless, due to her role as a DPS character, comprehensive leveling of her entire skill set is essential, requiring adequate time on the battlefield.