Youhu in Wuthering Waves: Leaks and everything we know

Youhu is an upcoming 4-star unit in Wuthering Waves version 1.3, and here’s everything we know about the character from a mix of leaks and official information.

While players are preparing to pull for Zhezhi and Xiangli Yao in version 1.2, Kuro Games has already revealed valuable information regarding version 1.3 of Wuthering Waves. This includes two brand new characters, namely The Shorekeeper and Youhu.

Along with the official information, leakers have revealed some additional details on what to expect from her. If you’re interested in Youhu, then we have you covered.

It’s also important to clarify that the leaked information should be taken with a grain of salt and players should wait for official confirmation from the developers.

Does Youhu have a release date?

No, Youhu does not have a release date in Wuthering Waves.

However, based on the usual schedule, players can expect the character to be available after October 6, 2024, along with the release of version 1.3.

Who is Youhu?

Based on official information, Youhu is an expert when it comes to identifying antiques. She’s a capable speaker with distinctive tastes and is quite natural at her job. However, she reflects a calm personality when dealing with treasures and antiques.

She has the ability to trace the distant pasts of those treasures by studying their wrinkles and textures.

Youhu element and weapon

Leaks suggest Youhu will be a Glacio unit in Wuthering Waves similar to Sanhua.

Normal Attack- Frosty Punches

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Basic Attack	Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Glacio DMG.
Heavy Attack	– When Frost is full, hold the Normal Attack Button to cast Frostfall. – When Frost is full during the Fortune Rolling state, release the Normal Attack button to cast Frostfall. If Youhu cannot cast Frostfall at the moment, perform Lucky Draw once instead. Frost Youhu can obtain Frost in the following ways: – When Frost is not full, hold Normal Attack to enter the Fortune Rolling state and restore Frost over time. – When Basic Attacks hit a target.
Heavy Attack: Frostfall	Youhu dashes forward, dealing Glacio DMG, and performs Lucky Draw once.
Mid-air Attack	Perform a Plunging Attack at the cost of STA, dealing Glacio DMG.
Dodge Counter	Normal Attack right after a successful Dodge to thrust forward, dealing Glacio DMG, and perform Lucky Draw once.

Resonance Skill- Scroll Divination

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Lucky Draw	Youhu obtains a random Antique after the Lucky Draw. With an Antique, her next Basic Attack will activate the corresponding Antique Apprasial. Only one Antique can exist at a time, and the newly drawn Antique will replace the existing one.
Antique Appraisal	– Chime: Attack the enemy with a Chime, dealing Glacio DMG. Chime can effectively reduce the enemy’s Vibration Strength. – Ruyi: Batter the enemy with a Ruyi, dealing Glacio DMG. Ruyi has a higher DMG Multiplier. – Ding: Ram into the enemy on a Ding, dealing Glacio DMG. Ding can effectively break the enemy’s stance. – Mask: Throw a Mask at enemies in front, dealing Glacio DMG. Mask can pull in enemies along its path.

Resonance Liberation

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Fortune’s Favor	Youhu hurls her scroll at the enemy, causing a Glacio DMG blast in the area. On the blast, four buttons will appear. Push a button within the specified time to obtain the corresponding Antique. Otherwise, obtain one random Antique.

Forte Circuit

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Poetic Essence	Deal Glacio DMG to enemies within the range and additionally obtain one of the following effects based on the Auspice combination: – Free Verse: Four different types Auspices. Additionally reduce the Vibration Strength of hit enemies. – Antithesis: A pair of Auspices. Increase Poetic Essence‘s DMG by 70%. – Double Pun: Two pairs of Auspices. Additionally restore HP for all nearby party members. – Triplet: Three identical Auspices. Increase Poetic Essence‘s DMG by 175%. – Perfect Rhyme: Four identical Auspices. Simultaneously activate the effects of Free Verse, Double Pun, and Triplet at the same time. Casting Poetic Essence removes all Auspices.
Auspice	– Youhu gains an Auspice through Antique Apprasial. Use Basic Attack while holding an Antique to receive the corresponding Auspice. – Youhu unlocks Antiques by casting Resonance Skill Scroll Divination, Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders, Heavy Attack Frostfall, Resonance Liberation Fortune’s Favor, and Dodge Counter.

Inherent Skill

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Treasured Piece	Restore HP for all nearby party members based on 30% of the healing provided by Resonance Skill Scroll Divination when Resonance Skill Antique Apprasial is cast.
Rare Find	Gain 15% Glacio DMG Bonus for 14s upon casting Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders.

Switch Skill

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Intro Skill (Scroll of Wonders)	Toss out the scroll and perform Lucky Draw once.
Outro Skill (Timeless Classic)	The incoming Resonator has their Coordinated Attack DMG Amplified by 100% for 28s.

Resonance Chain

• Level 1- Waterside Respite: Youhu has a 10% chance to gain immunity to damage and interruption after casting Lucky Draw. This effect lasts for 5s or until she is switched out.
• Level 2- Sunroom Siesta: Antithesis, Triplet and Perfect Rhyme additionally increase the DMG of Poetic Essence once.
• Level 3- Restless Sleep: Youhu’s ATK is increased by 20%.
• Level 4- Forsted Lullaby: Resonance Skill DMG Bonus is increased by 20%. Every time Resonance Skill Scroll Divination is cast, there is a undefined chance that the skill will not enter the cooldown.
• Level 5- Dreamland Meander: When Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders is cast, Youhu’s Crit. Rate is increased by 15% for 14s.
• Level 6- Slumber Evermore: When casting Resonance Skill Antique Appraisal, gain 1 stack(s) of Sky Blue, stackable up to 4 times, lasting for 7s. Each stack increases Youhu’s Crit. DMG by 15%.

This is all we know about Youhu so far in Wuthering Waves. If you want to learn more about the game, check out our Exploration event guide, codes you can redeem, Twitch drops, and our voice actors hub.