Jinhsi
Thawborn Renewal

  • Rarity: ★★★★★
  • Attribute: Spectro
  • Weapon:
  • Combat Roles:
  • Main Damage Dealer
  • Resonance Skill Damage
  • Gender: Female
  • Real Name: Hsi (汐)
  • Class: Congenital
  • Birthday: March 6
  • Birthplace: Huanglong
  • Nation: Huanglong
  • Affiliation: Jinzhou, City Hall, Mt. Firmament
  • Special Dish: Spring Pastry
  • How to Obtain Thawborn Renewal
  • Release Date: June 28, 2024
  • Additional Titles: Madam Magistrate

  • Voice Actors:
  • English: Anna Devlin
  • Chinese: Jiang Yue (江月)
  • Japanese: Aoyama Yoshino (青山吉能)
  • Korean: Park Hajin (박하진)

Introduction to Ultimate Jinhsi Guide


Jinhsi Stats by Level:

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

Wuthering Waves Ultimate Jinhsi Guide: Jinhsi is a 5★ Spectro Broadblade DPS who excels in both single- and multi-target damage. Her kit builds power through Forte and Resonance Skills, culminating in high-impact bursts. She can trigger Outro/Intro Skills without using Concerto Energy and gains from Coordinated Attacks. As Jinzhou’s Magistrate, she brings strong skill-based Spectro damage, enhanced by her signature weapon, Ages of Harvest.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Powerful Main DPS – Excels in single-target and multi-target Spectro damage.
  • Massive Burst – Builds power through Forte and Resonance Skills for devastating attacks.
  • Enhanced Resonance – Stronger Resonance Skill boosts overall damage.
  • Team Synergy – Benefits from Coordinated Attacks to charge her Forte Circuit faster.
  • Strong Outro – Enhances teammates’ coordinated attacks and boosts Level 2 Skill.
  • Energy Efficient – Triggers Outro and Intro Skills without consuming Concerto Energy.
  • Incandescence Regen – Restores 50 Incandescence after 4 seconds out of combat.
  • High Spectro Bonus – Gains a 20% Spectro DMG Bonus for extra damage.
  • Scaling Potential – Second Inherent Skill greatly boosts Spectro damage.
  • Stronger Intro – 50% multiplier increase on Intro attack for better burst.
  • Versatile Combat – Switches stances mid-fight, enhancing attacks and finishing strong.

    • Cons:

  • Complex Mechanics – Requires mastery of rotations and team synergy.
  • Coordinated Attack Reliance – Needs teammates to charge Forte Circuit faster.
  • Weaker Base Skills – Less effective without enhanced forms, requiring planning.
  • Rotation Setup – Must use a quick Resonance Skill if Intro isn’t ready.
  • Long Rotations – Demands precise timing for max DPS.
  • Weapon Issues – Autumntrace struggles due to Skill DMG interference.
  • Skill Variability – Base skills are weaker; stance transitions are key.
  • High Investment – Requires optimized stats and gear.
  • Team Dependent – Best with specific teammates, limiting flexibility.
  • Interruptions Hurt – Rotation breaks lower her damage output.
  • Aerial Combat – Some may find her air-based mechanics tricky.
  • Difficult to Master – Needs practice to perfect execution and combos.

    • How to Get Jinhsi


    Jinhsi is a limited 5★ character, available only during her event banners. She debuted in Version 1.1 (June 28–July 22, 2024) and returned in Version 2.0 (Jan 23–Feb 12, 2025). To get her, players must pull on the Thawborn Renewal banner.

    Missed her? You’ll have to wait for a future rerun.

    Skills and Forte

    Jinhsi Abilities

    Basic Attack – Slash of Breaking Dawn

    Jinhsi can perform up to four consecutive strikes, all dealing Spectro DMG. She has multiple attack variations:

    Charged Attack: Consumes stamina to unleash a stronger Spectro-infused strike.

    Plunging Attack: While airborne, Jinhsi dives toward the ground, dealing Spectro DMG to enemies in her path.

    Dodge Counter: After successfully dodging an attack, Jinhsi can immediately counter with a quick strike that deals Spectro DMG.

    Resonance Skill – Trailing Lights of Eons



    Jinhsi dashes forward and slashes multiple times, dealing Spectro DMG. This skill is a key part of her damage rotation and helps charge her Forte Circuit faster.

    Overflowing Radiance: When Jinhsi performs Basic Attack 4 or uses Intro Skill (Loong’s Halo) while not in Incarnation, she unlocks Overflowing Radiance for 5 seconds.

    This enhanced Resonance Skill deals Spectro DMG and activates Incarnation, significantly increasing her combat effectiveness.

    This skill can be used in mid-air, giving her versatility in both ground and aerial combat.

    Resonance Liberation – Purge of Light


    Jinhsi unleashes a devastating Spectro energy attack, dealing massive Spectro DMG in a large area. This ability costs 150 Energy and has a 24-second cooldown. It can also be activated in mid-air, making it a strong finisher in aerial combat scenarios.

    Forte Circuit – Luminal Synthesis


    Jinhsi’s Forte Circuit revolves around a special resource called Incandescence, with a maximum cap of 50. She generates Incandescence through various combat interactions:

  • 1 Incandescence is gained whenever a party member deals Attribute DMG (e.g., Spectro, Havoc) – once per 3 seconds per element.
    • .
  • 2 Incandescence is gained when a teammate lands a Coordinated Attack – once per 3 seconds per element.


    • After reaching Stage 4 of Incarnation – Basic Attack, Incarnation ends, and Jinhsi gains Ordination Glow, further enhancing her abilities.

    Intro Skill – Loong’s Halo


    When entering battle, Jinhsi strikes her target with a Spectro DMG attack, allowing her to start rotations efficiently.

    Outro Skill – Temporal Bender


    Jinhsi’s Outro Skill significantly enhances Incandescence generation, reducing the time it takes for teammates to generate Incandescence from once every 3 seconds to 1 second per element. This effect lasts for 20 seconds, allowing her to quickly build up her Forte Circuit.

    Jinhsi Passive Abilities

    Inherent Skills – Radiant Surge

    Increases Jinhsi’s Spectro DMG Bonus by 20%, enhancing her overall damage output.

    Inherent Skills – Converged Flash



    Boosts the damage multiplier of Intro Skill (Loong’s Halo) by 50%, making her entry attack significantly stronger.

    Incarnation Mode – Enhanced Attacks

    When Jinhsi enters Incarnation, her attacks transform into powerful variations, drastically improving her damage potential:

    Basic Attack → Incarnation – Basic Attack: Allows up to four consecutive strikes that deal Spectro DMG, now considered Resonance Skill DMG. The attack cycle will not reset, maintaining damage continuity. This ability can be used mid-air.

    Resonance Skill → Crescent Divinity: A powerful Spectro attack that can be used in the air, further expanding her mobility and damage options.

    Heavy Attack → Incarnation – Heavy Attack: While airborne, Jinhsi performs a powerful downward strike, consuming stamina to deal Spectro DMG.

    Dodge Counter → Incarnation – Dodge Counter: A reactive counterattack that deals Spectro DMG. This version of her Dodge Counter can be used in mid-air, making her even harder to pin down.

    Skill Priority

    Jinhsi Skills Priority

    Forte Circuit Resonance Skill Resonance Liberation Basic Attack Intro Skill

    To maximize Jinhsi’s potential as a main DPS, skill prioritization should focus on abilities that contribute the most to her damage output and rotation efficiency.

    • 1 Forte Circuit (Top Priority)

      • Jinhsi’s Forte Circuit is key to her damage. It powers her Basic Attacks, Skills, and Incarnation state. Upgrading it boosts Spectro DMG, smooths rotations, and improves Incandescence uptime for consistent high-damage combos.

    • 2 Resonance Liberation (Second Priority)

      • Jinhsi’s Resonance Liberation is her strongest burst skill and a major DPS source. Upgrade it after Forte Circuit to maximize its high Spectro DMG, especially given its 150 energy cost and 24s cooldown.

    • 3 Intro Skill (Third Priority)

      • Jinhsi’s Intro Skill, Loong’s Halo, boosts her burst by dealing AoE Spectro DMG and generating Forte Gauge for quicker Incarnation. Though less impactful than her main skills, upgrading it strengthens her switch-in damage and rotation flow.

    • 4 Resonance Skill (Fourth Priority)

      • Upgrading Jinhsi’s Resonance Skill boosts the damage of both its base and enhanced forms, which are key to her rotation and consistent Spectro DMG. Though not as critical as her core skills, it’s still worth leveling for better overall performance.

    • 5 Basic Attack (Lowest Priority)

      • Jinhsi’s Basic Attacks contribute little to her damage compared to her skills and Incarnation. Since their impact is minimal, upgrading them is the lowest priority.

    Echoes

    Jinhsi’s optimal Echo setup focuses on maximizing Spectro DMG, Resonance Skill DMG, and Incandescence generation, ensuring she maintains high damage uptime and efficient Forte Circuit rotations. Below is the best Echo setup for her, categorized by Sonata Effects, Active Echo choice, main stats, and substats priorities.

    Recommended Sonata Effects

    Celestial Light (5-piece) – Best-in-Slot

    2-piece effect: Increases Spectro DMG by 10%.
    5-piece effect: Grants a 30% Spectro DMG Bonus for 15 seconds after using the Intro Skill.

    Since Jinhsi’s Intro Skill is an integral part of her rotation, she can consistently activate the 5-piece bonus, making it the best set for maximizing damage.

    This set directly synergizes with Jinhsi’s kit, as she relies on Spectro DMG scaling and benefits from a strong opening burst.

    Lingering Tunes (5-piece) – Downgrade to Celestial Light

    While this set provides a general ATK% boost, it does not enhance Spectro DMG as effectively as Celestial Light.
    Use only as a temporary alternative if you do not have a full Celestial Light set.

    Celestial Light (2-piece) + Lingering Tunes (2-piece) – Transition Set


    2-piece Celestial Light: +10% Spectro DMG.
    2-piece Lingering Tunes: +10% ATK.

    This set balances Attack% and Spectro DMG Bonus, making it a good early-game option before obtaining a full 5-piece Celestial Light.

    Best Active Echo

    Jué – Best-in-Slot

    Provides high Spectro DMG output, Resonance Skill DMG Bonus, and a damage-over-time (DoT) effect that helps generate Incandescence stacks.

    Grants Blessing of Time for 15 seconds, which includes:

    16% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus.

    Additional Spectro DMG per second, counted as Resonance Skill DMG.

    Key Synergy with Jinhsi:

  • Jué’s DoT effect consistently generates Incandescence, ensuring smoother Forte Circuit activation.
  • It requires zero field time, allowing Jinhsi to stay on-field and focus on her rotation.
  • Should be used right before Jinhsi’s burst rotation to ensure the Resonance Skill DMG Bonus is fully utilized.

    • Mourning Aix – Weaker Alternative

    Provides a 12% Spectro DMG and Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 15s.

    Issues:

  • Requires swap-canceling to be used efficiently, which disrupts Jinhsi’s smooth rotations.
  • Loses damage potential compared to Jué and does not provide Incandescence generation.
  • Use only as a temporary option if Jué is unavailable.

    • Mech Abomination – Situational

  • Increases ATK% and creates an AoE explosion that deals Electro DMG.
  • Best suited for Lingering Tunes users, as this set focuses on Attack% scaling rather than Spectro DMG.
  • Not recommended if using Celestial Light, as it does not enhance Jinhsi’s core damage profile.

    • Echo Main Stats Priority

    4-Cost Echo (Active Echo Slot):

    Crit Rate or Crit DMG (Choose based on gear balance).
    If using Ages of Harvest, prioritize Crit DMG% for maximum damage.
    3-Cost Echoes (Two Slots):

    Primary: Spectro DMG Bonus%.
    Alternative: ATK% (if substats favor it over double Spectro DMG%).
    1-Cost Echoes (Two Slots):

    ATK% for general damage scaling.

    Echo Substats Priority

    Crit Rate / Crit DMG → Maintain a 1:2 ratio.
    Energy Regen% / Resonance Skill DMG Bonus → Helps with burst rotations.
    ATK% / Resonance Skill DMG → General damage scaling.
    Optimal Tuning Setups:

    4-3-3-1-1 (Balanced build with strong scaling).
    4-4-1-1-1 (Alternative setup, but requires at least 15% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus from substats to break even).

    Weapons

    Jinhsi benefits most from weapons that provide Critical Rate (CRIT Rate), Critical Damage (CRIT DMG), and ATK%. Since she relies heavily on Resonance Skill DMG, weapons that enhance Resonance Skill scaling or overall Spectro DMG are the most effective. Five-star weapons are generally superior due to their higher base ATK and stronger passive effects, but some four-star options can work as temporary replacements.

    Best-in-Slot Weapon

    Ages of Harvest (5★) – Jinhsi’s Signature Weapon

    Base ATK at Level 90: 587

    Secondary Stat: 24.3% CRIT Rate

    Passive Effect:

    Grants 12% Attribute DMG Bonus.
    Casting Intro or Resonance Skill grants either Ageless Marking or Ethereal Endowment, increasing Resonance Skill DMG by 24% for 12s.

    Why It’s the Best:

    This weapon is tailored for Jinhsi, boosting her key Level 2 Resonance Skill with a strong 24% DMG bonus. Its CRIT Rate substat adds flexibility, helping maximize burst potential without overcapping.

    Alternative Five-Star Weapons

    Verdant Summit (5★) – Strong CRIT DMG Alternative

    Base ATK at Level 90: 587

    Secondary Stat: 48.6% CRIT DMG

    Passive Effect:

    Increases all Resonance Attribute DMG by 12%.
    Casting Intro Skill or Resonance Liberation increases Heavy Attack DMG by 24%, stacking up to 2 times (lasts 14s).

    Why It’s Good:

    Offers high CRIT DMG and strong stats, making it a solid alternative to Ages of Harvest if Jinhsi has enough CRIT Rate.

    Lustrous Razor (5★) – Balanced ATK and Energy Regen

    Base ATK at Level 90: 587

    Secondary Stat: 36.4% ATK

    Passive Effect:

    Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%.
    When Resonance Skill is cast, increases Resonance Liberation DMG by 7%, stacking up to 3 times (lasts 12s).

    Why It’s Good:

    Provides useful buffs and ATK% scaling for all of Jinhsi’s skills; great if Energy Regen is needed, with Echo substats covering the lack of Crit.

    Four-Star Weapon Options

    Helios Cleaver (4★) – ATK Stacking Option

    Base ATK at Level 90: 412

    Secondary Stat: 30.3% ATK

    Passive Effect:

    After casting Resonance Skill, increases ATK by 6% every 2s, stacking up to 4 times (lasts 12s).
    When max stacks are reached, all stacks reset after 6s.

    Why It’s Good:

    Works well with Jinhsi’s repeated Resonance Skill usage, allowing her to continuously gain ATK stacks. A decent free-to-play choice, but weaker than five-star options.

    Autumntrace (4★) – Decent CRIT Rate Alternative

    Base ATK at Level 90: 412

    Secondary Stat: 20.2% CRIT Rate

    Passive Effect:

    Increases ATK by 12.8% upon dealing Basic or Heavy Attack DMG (stacks up to 5 times, lasts 7s).

    Why It’s Good:

    Provides CRIT Rate, which is valuable for optimizing Jinhsi’s damage.
    However, stacking ATK from Basic Attacks can be inconsistent since Jinhsi’s Level 1 transformation alters her Basic Attacks into Skill DMG.
    A reasonable option if needing CRIT Rate but not the best overall.

    Broadblade of Night (4★) – Best Free-to-Play Option

    Base ATK at Level 90: 412

    Passive Effect:

    Casting Intro Skill increases ATK by 8% for 10s.

    Why It’s Good:

    Easily obtainable through chests and provides a simple ATK% boost.
    Lacks Crit-related stats, making it less optimal for Jinhsi’s burst DPS playstyle.

    Weapon Stat Priority

    • 1 CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

      • Maintaining a 1:2 ratio is ideal.

    • 2 ATK%

      • Boosts overall damage.

    • 3 Energy Regen (if needed)

      • Only necessary if struggling with Ultimate uptime.

    Teams Compositions


    Jinhsi excels when paired with teammates that rapidly build her Forte Gauge and increase her Resonance Skill damage. The best team compositions typically follow the Main DPS / Sub-DPS / Support (or Healer) meta to ensure consistent damage, buffs, and sustain.

    Team Building Priorities

    Coordinated Attack Units: These help Jinhsi charge her Forte Gauge faster, allowing her to unleash Illuminous Epiphany more frequently.

    Resonance Skill Buffers: Units that increase Resonance Skill DMG will significantly boost Jinhsi’s overall DPS.

    Healer or Additional Buffer: Depending on playstyle, a healer or an extra buffer can help sustain Jinhsi through fights.

    Premium Teams

    Jinhsi / Zhezhi / Verina



    Why It Works:

    Zhezhi and Verina specialize in Coordinated Attacks, ensuring Jinhsi builds Incandescence quickly.
    Verina is a top-tier support, offering healing, buffs, and additional Coordinated Attacks to help Jinhsi’s gauge fill faster.
    Zhezhi’s Outro Skill rotation gives Jinhsi more Intro Skill uptime, further boosting her performance.

    Echo Recommendations:

    Zhezhi: Empyrean Anthem (5-piece), Main Echo: Hecate, Energy Regen: 15%–35%.

    Verina/Baizhi: Rejuvenating Glow (5-piece), Main Echo: Fallacy of No Return or Bell-Borne Geochelone, Energy Regen: 230%

    Jinhsi / Yinlin / Verina



    Why It Works:

    Yinlin’s Punishment Marks act as Coordinated Attacks, helping Jinhsi gain Incandescence stacks quickly.
    Yinlin’s Outro Skill buffs Jinhsi’s Resonance Liberation DMG, further increasing her burst potential.
    Verina provides healing, buffs, and quick combos, ensuring both Jinhsi and Yinlin maximize their damage output.

    Echo Recommendations:

    Yinlin: Empyrean Anthem (5-piece), Main Echo: Hecate, Energy Regen: 20%–30%.

    Verina/Baizhi: Rejuvenating Glow (5-piece), Main Echo: Fallacy of No Return or Bell-Borne Geochelone, Energy Regen: 230%+.

    Free-to-Play (F2P) Teams

    Jinhsi / Yuanwu / Baizhi



    Why It Works:

    Yuanwu’s Resonance Skill provides Coordinated Attacks, helping Jinhsi charge Incandescence faster.
    Yuanwu’s Outro Skill weakens enemy Vibration Strength, making breaking them easier.
    Baizhi is the best free-to-play healer and support option.

    Echo Recommendations:

    Yuanwu: Rejuvenating Glow (5-piece), Main Echo: Fallacy of No Return or Bell-Borne Geochelone, Weapon: Originite: Type IV (3★).

    Baizhi: Moonlit Clouds (5-piece), Main Echo: Impermanence Heron, Energy Regen: 230%+.

    Jinhsi / Rover / Baizhi



    Why It Works:

    Best for beginners or players without many 5-star Resonators.

    Rover acts as a Sub-DPS, while Baizhi provides healing and support.

    Jinhsi Skill Buff Team – Jinhsi / Taoqi / Verina



    Why It Works:

    Taoqi increases Jinhsi’s Resonance Skill DMG while also providing shields for extra survivability.
    Verina remains the best healer and support, but Baizhi can be used if Verina is unavailable.

    Tips:

    Charge Jinhsi’s Forte Circuit gauge fully before using Illuminous Epiphany to maximize its power.
    Use her Ultimate whenever it’s available for additional damage.

    Jinhsi Quick Swap Team – Jinhsi / Changli / Shorekeeper



    Why It Works:

    Jinhsi’s kit works well in Quick Swap playstyles, allowing her to cycle skills efficiently.
    Changli provides another strong DPS option to complement Jinhsi’s rotations.
    Shorekeeper’s Resonance Liberation and Zhezhi’s Outro Skill boost Jinhsi’s CRIT Rate and Resonance Skill DMG.

    Who It’s For:

    Advanced players comfortable with rapid swaps and timing-based rotations.

    Other potential teammates for Quick Swap include Xiangli Yao, Encore, and Carlotta.

    Resonance Chains

    Jinhsi’s best Resonance Chain upgrades are S1 and S5 for major damage boosts. S1–S2 are strong early picks, while S6 is great for high investment. S4 adds team support but is less impactful overall.

    Resonance Chain Effects


    Sequence 1 (S1) – Abyssal Ascension

    Jinhsi gains Herald of Revival stacks when using Incarnation – Basic Attack or Crescent Divinity.

    Each stack lasts for 6 seconds and can accumulate up to 4 times. When casting Illuminous Epiphany, all stacks are consumed, increasing its damage by 20% per stack (up to 80% total).

    Effect: Provides a significant boost to Illuminous Epiphany, reinforcing her burst damage potential.

    Impact: One of her most valuable Resonance Chains for increasing skill-based burst damage.


    Sequence 2 (S2) – Chronofrost Repose

    Jinhsi automatically restores 50 Incandescence if she remains out of combat for 4 seconds, with a cooldown of 4 seconds.

    Effect: Ensures Jinhsi starts battles with a full Forte Gauge, allowing immediate access to her enhanced abilities in the first rotation.

    Impact: Streamlines her rotations and enables fast skill execution in combat, making it a great utility upgrade.


    Sequence 3 (S3) – Celestial Incarnate

    Jinhsi gains Immortal’s Descendancy stacks when using Loong’s Halo (Intro Skill), increasing ATK by 25% per stack for 20 seconds, stacking up to 2 times (50% max).

    Effect: Boosts overall ATK, increasing damage output during rotations.

    Impact: A strong but straightforward offensive upgrade, making her Intro Skill even more valuable.


    Sequence 4 (S4) – Benevolent Grace

    When Jinhsi uses Purge of Light (Resonance Liberation) or Illuminous Epiphany, all nearby Resonators gain a 20% Attribute DMG Bonus for 20 seconds.

    Effect: Enhances team-wide Attribute DMG, benefiting Sub-DPS and Supports.

    Impact: Good for team synergy, though less impactful for Jinhsi’s personal DPS compared to other Resonance Chains.


    Sequence 5 (S5) – Frostfire Illumination

    The damage multiplier of Purge of Light (Resonance Liberation) is increased by 120%.

    Effect: Massively boosts the damage of her Resonance Liberation, further enhancing her burst potential.

    Impact: A major upgrade for players focusing on high burst damage windows.


    Sequence 6 (S6) – Thawing Triumph

    The damage multiplier of Illuminous Epiphany is increased by 45%, and the bonus multiplier gained from consuming Incandescence stacks is also increased by 45%.

    Effect: Greatly enhances Jinhsi’s primary burst attack, ensuring higher scaling from Incandescence stacks.

    Impact: One of the strongest Resonance Chains for maximizing Jinhsi’s damage potential, making it a priority for high-investment builds.

    Ascension and Forte Materials

    Jinhsi 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)

    What role does Jinhsi play in a team?

    Jinhsi is a 5★ Spectro main DPS who excels in both AoE and single-target damage. She rotates in to burst with high Spectro damage, then rotates out.

    Is Jinhsi F2P-friendly?

    Yes, her core strength comes from her kit. While her signature weapon boosts her performance, she can still perform well with F2P broadblades like Lustrous Razor or Autumntrace.

    What weapon is best for Jinhsi?

    Best-in-slot: Ages of Harvest (signature).
    Alternatives: Lustrous Razor (5★), Autumntrace or Guardian Broadblade (4★).

    Is her Resonance Chain (constellations) worth it?

    S1: Minor quality-of-life.
    S4/S6: Bigger damage boosts.
    Overall, Jinhsi works great at S0.