Ascendant aces - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Youhu

Ascendant aces - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Youhu

In Wuthering Waves (WuWa), "Ascendant Aces" is a recurring event that allows players to test out specific resonators (characters) in a controlled trial environment. This event is designed to give players a chance to experience the gameplay of featured characters, helping them decide whether to pull for them on their respective banners, while also offering rewards for completing the trials. The characters available in Ascendant Aces typically align with those featured in the current Character Event Convene (banner), and Youhu has been included in past iterations of this event.
Youhu is a 4-star Glacio Gauntlet character introduced in Version 1.3 of Wuthering Waves. Known for her unique antique-appraisal mechanics, she combines support capabilities with decent damage output. In the context of Ascendant Aces, Youhu would have been available for players to try out during an event tied to her banner, such as the one alongside Jiyan's rerun in late 2024 (e.g., the "Prevail the Lasting Night" banner from October 24, 2024, which featured Youhu alongside Jiyan, Sanhua, and Mortefi). During her trial, players can test her full kit, including her Basic Attacks, Resonance Skill (Scroll Divination), Resonance Liberation (Fortune’s Favor), and her signature Lucky Draw mechanic, which introduces randomized Antique effects.
Youhu in Ascendant Aces
Event Purpose: In Ascendant Aces, Youhu’s trial lets you experience her playstyle without needing to own her. Her combat specs are fixed, meaning her level, gear, and abilities are preset, and nourishments (consumables) cannot be used.
Gameplay: Youhu’s kit revolves around her Lucky Draw mechanic, where she gains one of four Antiques (Ruyi, Ding, Chime, or Mask) randomly through her skills. These enhance her next Basic Attack with effects like increased damage, stance breaking, or pulling enemies in. Her Forte Circuit builds Auspices from appraised Antiques, culminating in a powerful "Poetic Essence" attack that deals Glacio damage and heals the team based on her Auspice combination. Her Outro Skill also boosts the next character’s Coordinated Attack DMG, making her a versatile support.
Rewards: Completing Youhu’s trial in Ascendant Aces typically grants rewards like Astrite, Resonance Potions, or other materials, though these are one-time claims per trial character. The exact rewards may vary depending on the event instance.
Current Status (March 26, 2025)
As of today, March 26, 2025, Wuthering Waves is likely in Version 2.2 (based on the standard 6-week version cycle, with Version 2.2 estimated to start around March 27, 2025). The Ascendant Aces event featuring Youhu from Version 1.3 or later banners (e.g., Version 2.0 with Roccia, Jinhsi, Danjin, Youhu, and Yuanwu) would no longer be active unless Youhu is tied to a current banner rerun. To confirm if she’s available in an ongoing Ascendant Aces event, you’d need to check the in-game Event tab under "Ascendant Aces" for the current lineup of trial characters. If she’s not featured now, past events like the one in Version 2.0 (early 2025) have included her, and she may reappear in future iterations.
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