A Aero Support · Sword

Best Yangyang Build for 2026

Yangyang is a Tier A aero support in Wuthering Waves. Best weapon: Any 4★ Sword (standard). Best artifacts: Moonlit Clouds (5pc) ER + Bell-Borne Geochelone (main echo). Best F2P weapon: Any 4★ Sword (standard). Strongest team: Jiyan + Yangyang + Baizhi.. Rating: 7.5/10.

Best Build Overview

Slot
Recommendation
Best Weapon
Any 4★ Sword (standard)
F2P Weapon
Any 4★ Sword (standard)
Main Stats
Energy Regen / ATK% / CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
Energy Regen > ATK% > CRIT Rate > HP% > DEF%
Talent Priority
Resonance Skill > Outro > Normal Attack > Intro
Rating
7.5/10 — best free Aero support; enables Jiyan early.

Why This Build Works

Yangyang is a Aero Support. Yangyang is a free 4★ Aero Sword support obtained during the Prologue. Their best-in-slot weapon is Any 4★ Sword (standard) and their core set is Moonlit Clouds (5pc) ER + Bell-Borne Geochelone (main echo).

Key Stat Threshold

Build Yangyang around Moonlit Clouds (5pc) ER + Bell-Borne Geochelone (main echo) with Energy Regen / ATK% / CRIT Rate main stats and Energy Regen > ATK% > CRIT Rate > HP% > DEF% substats. Prioritize Resonance Skill > Outro > Normal Attack > Intro.

Current Meta Status

Currently rated Tier A (7.5/10 — best free Aero support; enables Jiyan early.). Aero Sword support who grants Energy Regen and a small ATK buff via Outro. The default free Aero enabler.

Best Yangyang Teams in 2026

Aero Sword support who grants Energy Regen and a small ATK buff via Outro. The default free Aero enabler.

Strongest Team

Jiyan + Yangyang + Baizhi.

Best F2P Team

Yangyang + Rover + Baizhi (all free starters).

↳ Full Yangyang team guide — all comps, F2P options & slot replacements → ↳ Yangyang best weapon & artifact ranking →

Rotation Guide

Build Concerto -> Outro to buff the carry's Energy / ATK -> swap. Keep her off-field and let the carry shine.

Entry vs Endgame Build

Entry Level Build
Any 4★ Sword (standard)

Focus on main stat correctness. Set bonuses matter less than having correct main stats.

Endgame Build
Any 4★ Sword (standard)

Optimize substats for perfect ratio. Sacrifice HP/DEF for more offensive stats.

Summary: Is Yangyang Worth Building?

Yangyang is a free 4★ Aero Sword support obtained during the Prologue. She grants Energy Regen and a minor ATK buff through her Outro Skill, making her a serviceable enabler for Aero carries like Jiyan before limited supports arrive. With the right investment, Yangyang performs at a 7.5/10 — best free Aero support; enables Jiyan early. level in current content.

When NOT to use this character

Yangyang is a Aero Support, so they slot into teams that need that attribute and role. Outside that niche a different unit may fit better.

In-Depth Guide

Updated August 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Yangyang build in 2026?

The best Yangyang build in 2026 uses Any 4★ Sword (standard) with Moonlit Clouds (5pc) ER + Bell-Borne Geochelone (main echo). Main stats: Energy Regen / ATK% / CRIT Rate. This setup maximizes their damage and keeps their rotation smooth.

Is Yangyang good in the current meta?

Yes — Yangyang scores 7.5/10 as an aero support, and fits into Jiyan + Yangyang + Baizhi..

What is the best F2P weapon for Yangyang?

The best free-to-play weapon for Yangyang is Any 4★ Sword (standard). It provides competitive damage without requiring the weapon banner, making it a great budget option.

What is the best Yangyang team in 2026?

The strongest Yangyang team in 2026 is Jiyan + Yangyang + Baizhi.. Yangyang + Rover + Baizhi is the best budget alternative.

What are the best artifact main stats for Yangyang?

Prioritize Energy Regen / ATK% / CRIT Rate on Yangyang's artifacts to maximize performance.

Who are the best teammates for Yangyang?

Jiyan + Yangyang + Baizhi.