Guide to Xia Kong in Wuthering Waves: Builds, Team Comps, and Advanced Strategies

Xia Kong, the 5-star Aero-attribute character introduced in Wuthering Waves Version 2.3, excels as a versatile support/sub-DPS hybrid, specializing in Windblight and Glare debuffs to amplify team damage. This guide covers her optimal builds, team synergies, and strategies to maximize her utility in both exploration and endgame content.  

1. Role and Core Mechanics  

Role Overview  

Xia Kong is a debuff-focused support/sub-DPS who enhances team damage through Windblight (reduces enemy DEF) and Glare (boosts ally CRIT Rate). Her kit synergizes with fast-paced, rotation-heavy teams, particularly those relying on elemental reactions or burst damage.  

Key Abilities  

- Normal Attack: Quadruple Rhythm  

  - Deals Aero damage across 4 hits. The 4th hit applies Windblight (1 stack).  

- Resonance Skill: Harmonious Tempo  

  - Dashes to deal Aero damage and apply Windblight. Subsequent normal attacks start from the 2nd hit, enabling faster rotations.  

- Resonance Liberation: Triad Brilliance  

  - Summons a symphony field, dealing AoE Aero damage and applying Windblight + Glare. Allies in the field gain energy regeneration, and switching characters does not cancel the effect.  

- Resonance Chain (Key Constellations)  

  - C2: Enhances energy refund and grants stagger resistance during ultimate.  

  - C6: Allows continuous debuff application and boosts CRIT stats.  

2. Optimal Builds  

Weapons  

- Best-in-Slot:  

  - Ode of the Woods (Signature): Boosts Aero damage and debuff duration.  

  - Farewell Romance (4-star): Increases CRIT Rate and energy efficiency.  

- Alternatives:  

  - Paradox Jetstream (4-star): Enhances skill damage and debuff stacking.  

Sonata Sets (Artifacts)  

- 5pc Galehowl Symphony:  

  - 2pc: +10% Aero damage.  

  - 5pc: +30% Aero damage for 12s after using a skill.  

- 2pc Galehowl + 2pc Lightcloud (Early Game): Balances damage and energy recharge.  

Stat Priorities  

- Main Stats:  

  - Circlet: CRIT Rate/DMG (aim for 1:2 ratio).  

  - Goblet: Aero DMG%.  

  - Sands: ATK% or Energy Recharge (if lacking ER).  

- Substats: CRIT > ATK% > Energy Recharge > Ultimate DMG.  

3. Team Compositions  

Debuff Quick-Swap Team  

- Xia Kong + Zanni + Verina  

  - Zanni (Main DPS): Exploits Windblight/Glare for burst damage.  

  - Verina (Healer): Provides sustain and additional buffs.  

  - Synergy: Xia Kong applies debuffs, enabling Zanni’s high-damage rotations.  

Aero AoE Team  

- Xia Kong + Jiyan + Jianxin  

  - Jiyan (Main DPS): Deals massive AoE damage with Windblight support.  

  - Jianxin (Crowd Control): Groups enemies for Jiyan’s AoE attacks.  

Hybrid Electro-Aero Team  

- Xia Kong + Calcharo + Taoqi  

  - Calcharo (Electro DPS): Triggers Electro Swirl reactions with Xia Kong’s debuffs.  

  - Taoqi (Sub-DPS): Enhances survivability with shields and counterattacks.  

4. Breakthrough Materials  

Ascension Materials  

- Low/Medium/High/Omni-Frequency Tidecore: Dropped by Tidebound Knights in Liyan Xita.  

- Burning Phosphor Bone: Obtained from the Lamenting Dragon in Mourning Tomb Island.  

- Golden Fleece: Collected in Mourning Tomb Island or purchased from shops.  

Talent Materials  

- Iris Bloom Day: Dropped by weekly boss Frudelis in Avinyurin.  

- Crystallized Combustible: Farmed in the Condensed Realm. 

5. Advanced Tips  

1. Debuff Stacking: Prioritize applying Windblight before your DPS uses their burst for maximum DEF shred.  

2. Energy Management: Pair Xia Kong with energy-generating supports (e.g., Verina) to maintain ultimate uptime.  

3. Animation Canceling: Use her skill dash to cancel attack animations and maintain DPS flow.  

6. Version-Specific Meta  

- Post-2.3 Adjustments: Xia Kong’s debuff duration was extended by 20%, making her more viable in prolonged fights.  

- Upcoming Synergy: Future characters like Fenrir (Aero DPS) are expected to synergize with her kit.  

Conclusion  

Xia Kong shines as a top-tier support in Wuthering Waves, offering unparalleled debuff utility and team synergy. Prioritize her C2 for smoother rotations, equip Galehowl Symphony for damage amplification, and pair her with high-burst DPS like Zanni or Jiyan. For real-time updates, visit community hubs like [Taptap](https://www.taptap.cn) or [1379wan](https://www.1379wan.com).