Zhezhi
Enchanted Brush

  • Rarity: ★★★★★
  • Attribute: Glacio
  • Weapon:
  • Combat Roles:
  • Concerto Efficiency
  • Basic Attack Damage
  • Coordinated Attack
  • Glacio DMG Amplification
  • Resonance Skill DMG Amplification
  • Gender: Female
  • Class: Congenital
  • Birthday: December 31
  • Birthplace: Huanglong
  • Nation: Huanglong
  • Affiliation: Jinzhou
  • Special Dish: Sweet Stuffed Flatbread
  • How to Obtain: Chromatic Prose
  • Release Date: August 15, 2024

  • Voice Actors:
  • English: Shin-Fei Chen
  • Chinese: Miao Zi (苗子)
  • Japanese: Makino Yui (牧野由依)
  • Korean: Kim Ha-ru (김하루)

Introductionto Zhezhi Guide


Zhezhi Stats by Level:

Level: 1 HP: 826 ATK: 36 DEF: 95 Energy: 125

Wuthering Waves Ultimate Zhezhi Guide: Zhezhi is a 5-star Glacio Rectifier in Wuthering Waves. She can be built as both a Sub-DPS and a Support, depending on team composition. She excels in teams where the main DPS benefits from Resonance Skill amplification, thanks to her Outro Skill. Her Resonance Liberation summons Spirits that deal coordinated Glacio DMG even when she is off-field. These coordinated attacks also increase her Incandescence stacks, enhancing her abilities. Zhezhi synergizes best with Glacio units but can also work well with non-Glacio characters like Jinhsi, due to their coordinated attack mechanics.

Skills and Abilities

Zhezhi Skills Priority

Resonance Liberation Forte Circuit Resonance Skill Intro Skill Basic Attack

Zhezhi’s skill priority should focus on maximizing her off-field damage and team support capabilities, ensuring she provides consistent coordinated attacks and damage amplification.

Zhezhi Abilities

Basic Attack – Dimming Brush


Basic Attack: Chain up to 3 Glacio hits.
Heavy Attack: Uses stamina for a powerful Glacio strike.
Mid-air Attack: Spend stamina for up to 2 Glacio attacks mid-air.
Dodge Counter: After dodging, strike back with Glacio damage.

Resonance Skill – Manifestation



Press: Deals Glacio DMG. If Afflatus ≥ 60, consumes 60 to summon two ground sketches.
Hold / Mid-air Press: Same effect, but summons the sketches in the air.

Resonance Liberation – Living Canvas



Summons Inklit Spirit to assist.

When any teammate deals damage, Inklit Spirit performs a Coordinated Attack (Glacio, counts as Basic ATK DMG).
Spawns 3 per trigger, max 21 total, 1 per second. Lasts 30s or until max is reached.

Forte Circuit – Ink and Wash



Spiritual Sketch

Up to one of each type (Left, Middle, Right) can exist for 15s.

Heavy Attack: Composition
Consumes 30 Afflatus + STA to summon Spiritual Sketch: Middle and deal Glacio DMG. Triggers by:

  • Holding after Basic ATK 3
  • Pressing ATK after Skill
  • Holding ATK mid-air

    • Resonance Skill Variants

    Stroke of Genius (1 Sketch nearby):

    Blinks to the Sketch, removes it, and deals Glacio DMG. Grants 1 Painter’s Delight (8s, max 2 stacks).

    Stroke of Maestro (1 Sketch + 2 Delight stacks):

    Same as above but deals more Glacio DMG and boosts Basic ATK DMG by 18% for 22s.

    Afflatus
  • Max 90
  • Gained from Basic ATKs and Intro Skill.

    • Intro Skill – Radiant Ruin


    Strike the enemy to deal Glacio DMG.

    Outro Skill – Carve and Draw


    The incoming Resonator gains 20% increased Glacio DMG and Resonance Skill DMG for 20s or until they leave the field.

    Zhezhi Passive Abilities

    Inherent Skill – Calligrapher’s Touch


    Using Resonance Skill Stroke of Genius or Creation’s Zenith increases ATK by 6% for 6s, stacking up to 6 times.

    Inherent Skill – Flourish



    After using the Outro Skill, the next Resonator gains Resonance Energy.

    Build Guide

    Best Echo Sets

    Empyrean Anthem (Best for DPS Zhezhi)

    Boosts coordinated attack DMG by 80%, significantly increasing her output.
    Grants 10% Energy Regen and an ATK buff to the on-field character.
    Requires consistent Critical Hits with Resonance Liberation for optimal uptime.

    44111 and 43311 configurations perform within 1% of each other in DPS.
    Higher Crit Rate improves ATK buff uptime and overall performance.

    Moonlit Clouds (Best for Support Zhezhi)

    Increases ATK of the next Resonator by 22.5% for 15 seconds after using an Outro Skill.
    Ideal for team buffing rather than maximizing her personal DPS.
    Works well with Impermanence Heron as the active Echo for extra Energy Regeneration.
    Best used with switch canceling to pass the buff to the main DPS.

    Freezing Frost (Max Damage Build)

    Best for a full DPS Zhezhi focusing on raw Glacio DMG output.
    Works well with Myriad as the active Echo.
    All of Zhezhi’s attacks are considered Basic Attack DMG, making this set highly effective.

    Best Weapons for Zhezhi

    Rime-Draped Sprouts (Best-in-Slot – Signature Weapon)

    12% ATK boost and up to 36% Basic Attack DMG Bonus.
    72% CRIT DMG at Level 90, significantly enhancing her damage.
    After three stacks, Outro Skill buffs her with an additional 52% Basic Attack DMG Bonus.
    Provides strong off-field damage scaling.

    Cosmic Ripples (Best Free-to-Play 5-Star Option)

    Only ~14% less damage than her signature weapon.
    Available through the Strongbox System, making it accessible for F2P players.
    Stacks Basic Attack DMG Bonus even when Zhezhi is off-field.

    Stringmaster (Alternative 5-Star Option)

    Viable alternative if already available in your inventory.

    Echo Main & Substat Priority

    Main Stats Priority

    • 1 4-Cost Echo

      • Crit Rate or Crit DMG.

    • 2 3-Cost Echo

      • Glacio DMG% or Energy Regen.

    • 3 1-Cost Echo

      • ATK%.

    Substat Priority

    • 1 Crit Rate.
    • 2 Crit DMG.
    • 3 Basic Attack DMG Bonus.
    • 4 Energy Regen%.
    • 5 ATK%.

    Best Teams


    Zhezhi is a versatile Sub-DPS and support unit, making her a valuable addition to many team compositions. Her ability to amplify Glacio damage and boost Resonance Skill damage allows her to enhance the performance of key DPS characters.

    Carlotta Team (Premium Team)

      Main DPS
    • Carlotta
      • Sub-DPS
    • Zhezhi
      • Support
    • Shorekeeper

    Zhezhi is Carlotta’s best teammate, providing a 25% Resonance Skill Damage boost and 20% Glacio Damage Amplification through her Outro Skill. Shorekeeper improves team survivability with healing and buffs, though Verina or Baizhi are strong alternatives.

    Jinhsi Team (Premium Team)

      Main DPS
    • Jinhsi
      • Sub-DPS
    • Zhezhi
      • Support
    • Verina

    Zhezhi helps Jinhsi build Incandescence stacks and provides a 25% Resonance Skill DMG boost with her Outro Skill. Jinhsi, in turn, restores Resonance Energy for Zhezhi, ensuring she can maintain her skill rotations effectively.

    Lingyang Team (Glacio-Based Team)

      Main DPS
    • Lingyang
      • Sub-DPS
    • Zhezhi
      • Support
    • Verina

    Both Lingyang and Zhezhi deal Glacio DMG, benefiting from Glacio DMG amplification and coordinated attacks. Verina provides healing and buffs, while Shorekeeper is another solid option for increased survivability.

    Resonance Chain

    Obtaining Wavebands by pulling Zhezhi’s duplicates in banners or purchasing them in the shop allows you to unlock her Resonance Chain levels, each enhancing her skills or passive abilities. All of her Resonance Chain upgrades provide significant boosts to her own damage output and team synergy, making her stronger in both on-field and off-field roles.

    Resonance Chain Effects


    Sequence 1: Brushwork’s Finish

    Restores 15 Resonance Energy and increases CRIT Rate by 10% for 27s when casting Creation’s Zenith. Helps energy generation and boosts crit consistency, making it a great early investment.


    Sequence 2: Vivid Strokes

    Increases max Inklit Spirits by 6, doubling Resonance Liberation’s attack potential. Strong for off-field damage and benefits from fast-attacking teammates.


    Sequence 3: Reflection’s Grace

    Using Resonance Skills grants up to 45% ATK increase. Easy to maintain, making it a top-tier damage boost.


    Sequence 4: Hue’s Spectrum

    Casting Resonance Liberation boosts team ATK by 20% for 30s. Great for team-wide support and Sub-DPS setups.


    Sequence 5: Composition’s Clue

    Every three Inklit Spirits summoned, an extra one attacks for 140% DMG. Increases Coordinated Attacks and burst potential.


    Sequence 6: Infinite Legacy

    Using Resonance Skills summons an Ivory Herald for 120% bonus damage. Boosts DPS significantly, ideal for high investment builds.

    Best Resonance Chain Levels to Unlock:

    S1 & S2 – Ideal stopping point for F2P players, as it provides **consistent energy generation, CRIT Rate, and a doubled Reson

    Materials

    Zhezhi Ascension Material Rank 1 Req Lv 20 5000 0 0 4 Rank 1 Req Lv 20 5000 0 0 4 Rank 2 Req Lv 40 10000 4 3 4 Rank 2 Req Lv 40 10000 4 3 4 Rank 3 Req Lv 50 15000 8 6 8 Rank 3 Req Lv 50 15000 8 6 8 Rank 4 Req Lv 60 20000 12 9 4 Rank 4 Req Lv 60 20000 12 9 4 Rank 5 Req Lv 70 40000 16 12 8 Rank 5 Req Lv 70 40000 16 12 8 Rank 6 Req Lv 80 80000 20 16 4 Rank 6 Req Lv 80 80000 20 16 4

    Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

    How does Zhezhi’s Forte Gauge work?

    Zhezhi builds Afflatus (her Forte resource) through Basic Attacks and her Intro Skill. She can store up to 90 Afflatus (3 bars of 30). At 60+ Afflatus, she summons Spiritual Sketches with skills or attacks.

    What is the Inklit Spirit?

    An assist summon triggered when teammates deal DMG. It performs coordinated Glacio attacks (counted as Basic ATK DMG). Up to 21 spirits over 30s; 1 per second max.

    How should I build Zhezhi?

    Focus on Basic Attack DMG buffs, Glacio DMG, and ATK%.
    She scales heavily with Afflatus uptime and Sketch usage, so Energy Regen and Skill rotations are key.