Wuthering Waves Xiangli Yao's gameplay and abilities have been revealed by new leaks and based on the leaked animation he seems like a strong DPS character.
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Two new playable characters for the Wuthering Waves 1.2 banner have been revealed by Kuro Games through their official marketing campaign, Xiangli Yao, a DPS unit, and Zhezhi, a Glacio support.
Set to debut in the upcoming 1.2 update, Xiangli Yao is generating a lot of buzz. He is a great man with knowledge in many different scientific fields and the main investigator of Huaxu Academy. Moreover, leaks have even revealed Xiangli Yao's unique abilities and interesting background, and here’s a breakdown of what we know so far.
Who is Xiangli Yao?
Xiangli Yao is a young genius and Principal Investigator at the Huaxu Academy, known for his expertise in various sciences. Despite his young age, he is a genius and a prominent figure at the academy, and similar to Yinlin in Wuthering Waves, Xiangli Yao will be an Electro unit.
Moreover, according to leaks, he will employ a Gauntlet in the game, just as Lingyang.
Xiangli Yao’s character design and abilities are also drawing a lot of attention. He sports a futuristic prosthetic arm that shoots lasers, adding a high-tech twist to his combat style. And thanks to leaks from prominent sources, we even have a glimpse into his gameplay animations and abilities, which have been well-received by the community.
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Wuthering Waves Xiangli Yao's Abilities and Gameplay Style
Based on the leaked info, Xiangli Yao’s kit is quite complex and revolves around his Resonance Liberation mechanic. Here’s a summary of his key abilities:
- Basic Attacks: He performs up to five consecutive attacks, dealing Electro damage. His final attack involves his robotic arm opening to shoot an Electro laser.
- Resonance Liberation: This ability allows him to enter the Intuition state, boosting his damage and providing him with three Hypercubes. His basic and heavy attacks transform into more powerful versions during this state.
- Resonance Skill: He lunges forward, dealing Electro damage, and then reverts back to his position. This skill has variants depending on his Intuition state and Capacity stacks.
- Forte Circuit: Xiangli can switch his Resonance Skill type by acquiring Capacity and Performance Capacity stacks. When he reaches 100 Capacity stacks, his base skill becomes Resonance Skill Decipher, dealing more damage. In the Intuition state, his Performance Capacity stacks can transform his skill into the Resonance Skill Law of Reigns for even greater damage.
What is Xiangli Yao's Release Date in Wuthering Waves?
Although we don’t have an exact release date for Xiangli Yao, leaks suggest he’ll be part of the 1.2 update, likely available in early September 2024.
It is anticipated that Xiangli Yao will make an appearance on August 15, 2024, after Changli in 1.1 Phase 2, or potentially three weeks later on September 5, 2024, depending upon which phase he appears in.
There is also speculation that players might be able to obtain a free copy of Xiangli Yao through an in-game event, though this has yet to be confirmed by the developers.
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Well, as we wait for Xiangli Yao’s official release, these leaks have definitely increased excitement in the Wuthering Waves community. His unique abilities and interesting backstory promise to make him a standout character in the game.
Fans are especially excited about Xiangli Yao’s potential as a top-tier Electro DPS character. His design, with his handsome appearance and mechanical arm, has already made him a favorite among fans.