In Wuthering Waves, set on the planet Solaris 3 devastated by the Lament event, players start as Rover. Rover wakes up without memories and sets off on a journey to uncover their past and find out what really happened. Along the way, Rover gets to know the Resonators better—these are characters who can connect with specific objects and change their vibrations.

Version 1.1 of Wuthering Waves has already introduced players to new characters. Recently, a leak revealed information about two more characters who will soon join the cast of Wuthering Waves.

hxg_diluc, a Twitter user shared fresh details about upcoming characters Xiangli Yao and Zhezhi, scheduled to debut in Wuthering Waves 1.2.

Xiangli Yao - a “lightning DPS”

Based on the leak, Xiangli Yao is slated to be a free Electro DPS character using gauntlets. The ongoing reveals for Wuthering Waves have also revealed that Xiangli Yao holds the role of Principal Investigator at Huaxu Academy. Despite his youth, Xiangli Yao demonstrates exceptional proficiency across various research fields, with a main focus on Automata Mechanics.

Zhezhi - a “Glacio support”

Additionally, Zhezhi is also mentioned in the leak. She is rumored to be a Glacio support character, representing one of the six elements in Wuthering Waves. While specific details beyond this were not disclosed by the leaker, it was suggested that Zhezhi synergizes well with Jinhshi, a 5-star character known for burst damage and transformative abilities that enhance her skills.

What’s more is that the drip marketing for Zhezhi unveiled concurrently with Xiangli Yao, depicts her as a commissioned painter known for her shy demeanor and profound dedication to her craft.

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Xiangli Yao and Zhezhi are anticipated to debut on the Wuthering Waves version 1.2 banner. While an exact release date has not been confirmed, speculation suggests the banner will likely commence around August 15.

In the meantime, fans have the opportunity to acquire Jinhshi from the ongoing Thawborn Renewal banner, which concludes on July 22. Following this, the Vermillion's Ploy banner will replace it, featuring the 5-star character Changli, alongside improved pull rates for the 4-star characters Mortefi, Baizhi, and Taoqi.

After version 1.1 of Wuthering Waves was released, details about Zhezhi were leaked to the community, but not much was known about her. Now, HoYoverse has officially announced some new information, which updates what we know about Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves.

“A commissioned painter”

On July 8, the social account of Wuthering Waves started a drip marketing campaign for Zhizhi. Despite her cute and fragile appearance, Zhizhi is a devoted painter who transforms into a powerful Resonator during monster battles.

Zhezhi weapons & kit in Wuthering Waves

A leaker named Donut shared some initial information about Zhezhi and Xiangli Yao, primarily their names and a few sound effects.

Xiangli Yao is already familiar with Wuthering Waves as the chief researcher of Huaxu Academy, whereas Zhezhi is a completely new addition to the game. It's now clear that the Zhezhi banner will be available in Wuthering Waves 1.2.

The leaks suggest that in Wuthering Waves, Zhezhi fights using pistols and deals Glacio damage. The developers have managed to create a sense of mystery around her character.

All we currently know about Zhezhi’s abilities are the sound effects heard during her battles. The leaked audio includes distinct gunshots, with some sounds resembling those from Sanhua’s abilities. Zhezhi is identified as a Glacio Resonator.

How to unlock Zhezhi in Wuthering Waves

Similar to other 5-star characters in Wuthering Waves, players can acquire Zhezhi from a time-limited banner available during version 1.2.

To guarantee obtaining this character, you may need to perform 80 pulls, which ensures you receive at least one 5-star character.

Zhezhi Wuthering Waves release date

We can expect Zhezhi’s featured Resonator Convene to begin immediately after Jinhsi's, starting on July 22nd.

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