Lingyang
Who is Lingyang?
Lingyang is a 5★ Glacio DPS using Gauntlets and one of the launch limited 5★ characters in Wuthering Waves. His kit revolves around Lion Dance — a summoned lion spirit companion that he directs during his Resonance Liberation, enabling an extended aerial Glacio burst sequence. He was initially considered undertuned for a 5★ due to positioning difficulties and long animation locks, but subsequent patches improved his survivability and damage output. While no longer top-of-meta, he remains a valid Glacio DPS for players who obtained him at launch.
Kit Summary
Gauntlets combo with Glacio DMG; builds Forte gauge through rapid punching sequences.
A Glacio Gauntlets leap attack dealing burst damage and generating Forte stacks; used to quickly reach the Forte threshold for Liberation entry.
At max Forte, Lingyang enters an enhanced state where Normal Attacks deal amplified Glacio DMG; brief empowered window before Liberation.
Summons the lion spirit companion and enters an extended aerial combo sequence; deals the highest Glacio DMG in his kit over multiple hits.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Freezing Frost (4pc) — Glacio DMG Bonus + stacking Glacio DMG on Glacio hits. Best-in-slot for his Liberation aerial burst sequence.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Abyss Surges or Verdant Summit (5★ Gauntlets options) — CRIT DMG + Forte state amplification. F2P: Marcato (craftable 4★ Gauntlets) — ATK stat stick; Lingyang's Liberation burst carries his damage regardless of weapon.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Glacio: Lingyang + Sanhua + Verina (Sanhua fast Concerto cycling; Verina ATK buff + healing)
Glacio Budget: Lingyang + Baizhi + Jianxin (accessible double-Glacio resonance team)
F2P Verdict
Lingyang is a limited 5★ from the launch roster — obtainable on rerun. For new players, Carlotta is a significantly stronger Glacio DPS investment on her rerun banner. If you already have Lingyang, build him — he clears all WuWa endgame with proper support.
Sanhua (4★ free) is his best accessible Concerto filler.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lingyang worth pulling now that Carlotta exists?
For new players choosing their first Glacio DPS, Carlotta is the stronger and cleaner investment. Lingyang's Liberation has more animation lock and positioning sensitivity. However, if Lingyang reruns during a gap when Carlotta is not available, he remains a solid option.
Why was Lingyang considered weak at launch?
His Resonance Liberation requires aerial positioning that could be interrupted by enemy attacks, cutting the duration short. This positioning sensitivity made him frustrating to play at high difficulty content. Patches improved his aerial survivability and added some damage multipliers.
What is Lion Dance?
When Lingyang activates his Resonance Liberation, he summons a lion spirit companion and enters a shared aerial combat state. During this time, his Normal Attacks transform into rapid Gauntlets aerial combos guided by the lion, dealing Glacio DMG with each hit. Completing the full aerial sequence without interruption is his peak burst window.