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Best build guide for Youhu in Wuthering Waves. Learn optimal weapons, echoes, sonatas, and team compositions for Youhu.

Youhu - Youhu character portrait

Youhu

Glacio Gauntlets

Youhu | A voluble and whimsical antique appraiser.
Known for creating limericks on the spot, she presents her appraisals with flair and precision. She sets up a stall on the street, ensuring antiques find their way to those who truly cherish them.

HP
HP 9,975
ATK
ATK 263
DEF
DEF 1,051
Build Guide

Build Guide

Recommended weapons, echoes, and ascension priorities for Youhu.

Skills Overview

  • Frosty Punches skill icon

    Frosty Punches

    Normal Attack
  • Scroll Divination skill icon

    Scroll Divination

    Resonance Skill
  • Fortune's Favor skill icon

    Fortune's Favor

    Resonance Liberation
  • Treasured Piece skill icon

    Treasured Piece

    Inherent Skill
  • Rare Find skill icon

    Rare Find

    Inherent Skill
  • Scroll of Wonders skill icon

    Scroll of Wonders

    Intro Skill
  • Poetic Essence skill icon

    Poetic Essence

    Forte Circuit
  • Timeless Classics skill icon

    Timeless Classics

    Outro Skill
View detailed skill information →

Ascension Materials

1 Phase 1

Crude Ring
5000×
Shell Credit

2 Phase 2

Topological Confinement
Violet Coral
Basic Ring
10000×
Shell Credit

3 Phase 3

Topological Confinement
Violet Coral
Basic Ring
15000×
Shell Credit

4 Phase 4

Topological Confinement
12×
Violet Coral
Improved Ring
20000×
Shell Credit

5 Phase 5

12×
Topological Confinement
16×
Violet Coral
Improved Ring
40000×
Shell Credit

6 Phase 6

16×
Topological Confinement
20×
Violet Coral
Tailored Ring
80000×
Shell Credit

Character Items

  • Master Youhu's Poetry Collection item icon

    Master Youhu's Poetry Collection

    A booklet Youhu always carries to jot down her favorite poems and snippets of inspiration for her limericks. They say to record all your ideas—you never know when they'll come in handy. That's exactly what Youhu does every day, capturing every clever thought, whether for antique appraisals or an occasion that calls for a witty poem. It's her way of keeping her mind sharp. But of course, this is her little secret, so let's keep it between us, hm?

  • An Ice Mask item icon

    An Ice Mask

    An ice mask conjured by Youhu's Forte. The design differs from the original, but the sly grin on the mask mirrors Youhu's own when she's scheming up some mischief. Youhu often toys with this mask in her spare time, keeping it as a reminder of how she was nearly deceived when appraising the original antique early in her career. Beyond serving as a cautionary symbol, it's also the perfect prop for giving people a good scare or pulling a fast one on those who catch her interest.

  • The Ruyi Ring item icon

    The Ruyi Ring

    A jade ring once cracked, now repaired by Youhu with her cryogenic Forte. Once lost in the chaos of a fire, this family heirloom has finally found its way back to Youhu after an arduous search spanning miles. She still dreams of the old days—the gentle breeze from her mother's fan, the sound of her father brewing tea. When she wakes, she often finds the Ruyi ring clutched in her hand. Ruyi, a symbol of peace and happiness, is believed to grant one's wishes. To Youhu, it's more than just an antique.

Builds

1 build(s)

Full Support Healer

Skill Priority

5

Forte Circuit

Primary healing tool — prioritize this first for the most potent healing output.

4

Resonance Skill

Level alongside Forte Circuit as a secondary source of healing. Becomes more valuable after unlocking her first Inherent Skill since it scales extra healing.

3

Resonance Liberation

Main source of damage if you plan to use Youhu as a damage dealer; otherwise moderate priority.

1

Normal Attack

Normal Attacks are not the main source of her damage; low priority unless building Youhu as an on-field DPS.

1

Intro Skill

Not a major source of damage or support; low priority unless specific playstyle requires it.

Forte Circuit

Poetic Essence (Forte Circuit)

At four Auspices, hold Basic Attack to release Poetic Essence: deals Glacio DMG (counts as Resonance Skill DMG) and restores HP to nearby allies. Poetic Essence grants additional effects depending on Auspice combinations (e.g., Free Verse reduces Vibration Strength, Double Pun restores extra HP, Triplet/Perfect Rhyme increase DMG).

Requirements: Youhu must obtain Auspices by using Antique Appraisals (from Resonance Skill, Intro Skill, Heavy Attack Frostfall, Resonance Liberation, or Dodge Counter). Hold four Auspices to unleash Poetic Essence.

Best Weapons

1
Abyss Surges weapon icon

Abyss Surges

Recommended for Full Support Healer
2
Celestial Spiral weapon icon

Celestial Spiral

3
Hollow Mirage weapon icon

Hollow Mirage

4
Gauntlets of Night weapon icon

Gauntlets of Night

5
Tyro Gauntlets weapon icon

Tyro Gauntlets

Full Support Healer Details

Best Weapon: Abyss Surges
Alternative Weapons: Celestial Spiral, Hollow Mirage, Gauntlets of Night
Notes: 5-piece Rejuvenating Glow recommended (Cost Pattern: ④ ③ ③ ① ①). Main Echo: Bell-Borne Geochelone. Focus on Energy Regen and ATK% on weapons/echoes to maximize healing and allow decent on-field damage. Abyss Surges is top pick for its high Energy Regen and ATK; Celestial Spiral is a strong alternative for energy and ATK on Resonance Skill cast.

Best Echo Sets

1
rejuvenating_glow echo set icon

Rejuvenating Glow

5 pieces

Best set for Youhu — increases ATK which boosts her healing and overall performance. Pairing with Bell-Borne adds shielding and survivability. Fallacy is an alternative but less comfortable vs. some enemies.

2
moonlit_clouds echo set icon

Moonlit Clouds

5 pieces

Good when Youhu's role is Glacio Sub-DPS: faster cast times on Resonance Liberation and stronger follow-up Resonator damage when using Outro Skill.

3
moonlit_clouds + lingering_tunes echo set icon

Moonlit Clouds + Lingering Tunes

2 pieces

Starter offensive option to leverage more of Youhu's damage while maintaining some healing. Long-term swap suggestions: replace Lingering Tunes with Freezing Frost or Moonlit Clouds with Rejuvenating Glow depending on healer vs DPS preference.

Recommended Main Echoes

Best main echo for Youhu: deals Glacio DMG and can shield Youhu and allies. Can have Moonlit Clouds or Rejuvenating Glow sonata effects, making it economical to farm. Swap sonata based on role: Moonlit Clouds for Sub-DPS, Rejuvenating Glow for Support.
Second best main echo: scales Energy Regen and ATK. Its ATK bonus can benefit the whole team, synergizing with Youhu's Outro Skill.
Good alternative that grants Energy Regen. Can give the next Resonator an attack buff when Youhu performs her Outro Skill within 15s after casting the Echo Skill.

Best Stats

Cost 4 (Headpiece)

Healing Bonus / ATK%

Cost 3 (Armor)

Energy Regen / ATK%

Cost 1 (Weapon)

ATK%

Substats Priority

Energy RegenATK%Flat ATK

Tips & Tricks

  • Prioritize Forte Circuit and Resonance Skill upgrades; Forte Circuit is Youhu's primary healing source.
  • Obtain Youhu's first Inherent Skill ASAP — it grants extra healing after casting Resonance Skill with an Antique.
  • Build for Energy Regen and ATK% on echoes and weapons to maximize healing potency and enable on-field damage.
  • Bell-Borne Geochelone provides shielding and is economical due to compatible sonata effects; switch sonata to Moonlit Clouds for Sub-DPS or Rejuvenating Glow for support.
  • Youhu's Lucky Draw grants one of four Antiques with differing effects (reduce Vibration Strength, break stance, higher DMG, or pull enemies) — your play (and Auspice collection) determines Forte outcomes.
  • Youhu's Outro (Timeless Classics) doubles the incoming Resonator's Coordinated Attack DMG for 28s — ideal to switch in a Coordinated Attack sub-DPS after her Outro.
  • If you plan to use Youhu as a secondary damage dealer, invest more into Resonance Liberation; otherwise focus on Forte/Resonance Skill for support/healing.
Skills & Chains

Skills & Chains

Skill breakdown, resonances, and chain upgrades to maximize Youhu.

Skills

Frosty Punches skill icon

Frosty Punches

Normal Attack
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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.
Youhu can obtain Frost in the following ways:
- When Frost is not full, hold Normal Attack Button 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
When Youhu possesses no Antique, quickly press Normal Attack Button right after a successful Dodge to thrust forward, dealing Glacio DMG, and perform Lucky Draw once.

Skill Values (Lv. 1)

Stage 1 DMG: 23.83%
Stage 2 DMG: 16.05%+29.81%
Stage 3 DMG: 19.15%+23.40%
Stage 4 DMG: 58.53%
Scroll Divination skill icon

Scroll Divination

Resonance Skill
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Youhu smashes her scroll down at the enemy, dealing Glacio DMG, restoring HP for all party members nearby, and performs Lucky Draw once.

Lucky Draw
Youhu obtains a random Antique after the Lucky Draw. With an Antique, her next Basic Attack will activate the corresponding Antique Appraisal.
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.

Skill Values (Lv. 1)

Skill DMG: 78.70%
Scroll Divination Healing: 1041+39.00%
Chime DMG: 20.65%+25.07%*3+51.62%
Ding DMG: 14.38%*6+57.49%
Fortune's Favor skill icon

Fortune's Favor

Resonance Liberation
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Youhu hurls her scroll at the enemy, causing a Glacio DMG blast in the area.
On the blast, four buttons will appear. Choose a button within the specified time to obtain the corresponding Antique. Otherwise, obtain one random Antique.

Skill Values (Lv. 1)

Skill DMG: 164.58%
Cooldown: 25
Concerto Regen: 20
Resonance Cost: 100
Treasured Piece skill icon

Treasured Piece

Inherent Skill
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Restore HP for all nearby party members based on {0} of the healing provided by Resonance Skill Scroll Divination when Resonance Skill Antique Appraisal is cast.
Rare Find skill icon

Rare Find

Inherent Skill
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Gain {0} Glacio DMG Bonus for {1}s upon casting Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders.
Scroll of Wonders skill icon

Scroll of Wonders

Intro Skill
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Toss out the scroll and perform Lucky Draw once.

Skill Values (Lv. 1)

Skill DMG: 45.00%+55.00%
Concerto Regen: 10
Poetic Essence skill icon

Poetic Essence

Forte Circuit
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At four Auspices, hold the Normal Attack button to release Poetic Essence, dealing Glacio DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG, while restoring HP for all nearby party members.
Youhu can hold up to four Auspices.

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 {0}.
- Double Pun: Two pairs of Auspices. Additionally restore HP for all nearby party members.
- Triplet: Three identical Auspices. Increase Poetic Essence's DMG by {1}.
- Perfect Rhyme: Four identical Auspices. Simultaneously activate the effects of Free Verse, Double Pun, and Triplet.
Casting Poetic Essence removes all Auspices.

Auspice
- Youhu gains an Auspice through Antique Appraisal. 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.

Skill Values (Lv. 1)

Poetic Essence Skill DMG: 18.72%*10
Poetic Essence Healing: 1180+44.20%
Double Pun Bonus Healing: 694+26.00%
Concerto Regen: 20
Timeless Classics skill icon

Timeless Classics

Outro Skill
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The incoming Resonator has their Coordinated Attack DMG Amplified by {0} for {1}s.

Chains

Waterside Respite chain icon

Waterside Respite

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Youhu has a {0} chance to gain immunity to damage and interruption after casting Lucky Draw. This effect lasts for {1}s or until she is switched out.
Sunroom Siesta chain icon

Sunroom Siesta

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The DMG bonus of Antithesis, Triplet and Perfect Rhyme on Poetic Essence is doubled.
Restless Sleep chain icon

Restless Sleep

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Youhu's ATK is increased by {0}.
Frosted Lullaby chain icon

Frosted Lullaby

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Every time Resonance Skill Scroll Divination is cast, there is a {0} chance that the skill will not enter Cooldown.
Dreamland Meander chain icon

Dreamland Meander

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When Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders is cast, Youhu's Crit. Rate is increased by {0} for {1}s.
Slumber Evermore chain icon

Slumber Evermore

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When casting Resonance Skill Antique Appraisal, gain {0} stack of Sky Blue, stackable up to {1} times, lasting for {2}s. Each stack increases Youhu's Crit. DMG by {3}.

Ascension Materials

1 Phase 1

Crude Ring
5000×
Shell Credit

2 Phase 2

Topological Confinement
Violet Coral
Basic Ring
10000×
Shell Credit

3 Phase 3

Topological Confinement
Violet Coral
Basic Ring
15000×
Shell Credit

4 Phase 4

Topological Confinement
12×
Violet Coral
Improved Ring
20000×
Shell Credit

5 Phase 5

12×
Topological Confinement
16×
Violet Coral
Improved Ring
40000×
Shell Credit

6 Phase 6

16×
Topological Confinement
20×
Violet Coral
Tailored Ring
80000×
Shell Credit
Teams

Teams

Synergistic team ideas to help Youhu shine in varied content.

2 team(s) suggested

Youhu Coordinated Attack Team

Team Composition

Strategy

  • This team uses Youhu's Outro Skill to amplify Zhezhi's Coordinated Attack DMG while also providing heals and attack buffs from Rejuvenating Glow. Place Youhu on a team with members that utilize Coordinated Attacks for best results.
  • 1) Start the battle on Youhu and begin generating pairs of Auspices. Aim to obtain four antiques to maximize effects; the goal is at least three, with the final one selected via her Resonance Liberation.
  • 2) After Youhu's Resonance Liberation selects the final antique, swap to Zhezhi with full Concerto Energy to trigger an Intro Skill that increases Coordinated Attack DMG.
  • 3) Perform Zhezhi's optimal combo to quickly fill her Forte Gauge, use her Resonance Skill, then Basic Attack to summon Phantasmic Imprints. Use her Resonance Skill three more times as described.
  • 4) Fill Concerto Energy and use Zhezhi's Resonance Liberation if available. Swap to Jinhsi to receive Zhezhi's Outro Skill buff and trigger an Intro Skill.
  • 5) On Jinhsi's entry, use Overflowing Radiance Resonance Skill then another Resonance Skill. Generate enough Incandescence with skills and Basic Attacks to enter Incarnation state.
  • 6) While in Incarnation, execute Jinhsi's Basic Attack combo up to Basic Attack 4 and use her Resonance Skill (Illuminous Epiphany) to gain Unison.
  • 7) Swap back to Zhezhi to consume Unison while allowing her to do another optimal combo, then swap back to Jinhsi for another combo as needed.
  • 8) Swap to Youhu to repeat the cycle and sustain buffs/heals until enemies are defeated.

Notes

Recommended Echo Sets: Jinhsi - Celestial Light (5-pc); Zhezhi - Empyrean Anthem (5-pc); Youhu - Rejuvenating Glow (5-pc). Youhu's effectiveness depends on teammates that trigger Coordinated Attacks — she underperforms on teams without coordinated-attack users.

Alternative Characters

Xiangli Yao
Xiangli Yao (Main DPS Replacement)

Main DPS Replacement

Great DPS replacement mainly paired with Sub-DPS that deal Coordinated Attacks.

Yinlin
Yinlin (Sub-DPS Replacement)

Sub-DPS Replacement

Youhu can buff the coordinated attacks they deal via her Outro Skill. Great replacement for Zhezhi.

Zhezhi Double DPS Team

Team Composition

Strategy

  • This team pairs Zhezhi and Sanhua as the DPS duo. Zhezhi's Outro Skill buffs Sanhua's Glacio DMG and Ice explosion damage while Sanhua can buff Zhezhi's Basic Attack DMG — a symbiotic relationship. Youhu buffs Zhezhi's Coordinated Attacks; these buffed coordinated attacks can proc while Sanhua is on-field.
  • 1) Start on Youhu and generate pairs of Auspices; aim to get four antiques (at least three) and select the final one with Resonance Liberation.
  • 2) Switch to Zhezhi, perform her optimal combo and finish with Resonance Liberation. With Youhu's Coordinated Attack amplification, Zhezhi's coordinated attacks will deal significantly increased damage.
  • 3) Swap to Sanhua and perform her full combo, maximizing Ice Structure damage. Make sure Sanhua's Concerto Energy is filled before switching back to Zhezhi so she can utilize Zhezhi's buffed coordinated attacks.
  • 4) Once Sanhua's Concerto Energy is full, swap back to Youhu to perform a free Lucky Draw and refresh antiques/buffs.
  • 5) Repeat the rotation until the enemy is defeated.

Notes

Recommended Echo Sets: Zhezhi - Empyrean Anthem (5-pc); Sanhua - Moonlit Clouds (5-pc); Youhu - Rejuvenating Glow (5-pc). Youhu's coordinated-attack buff applies to Zhezhi even when Sanhua is the on-field DPS, enabling strong synergy between the two DPS characters.

Attributes

Attributes

Core stats, element, weapon type, and rarity overview for Youhu.

Character Attributes

Base Stats (Level 90)

HP: 9,975
ATK: 263
DEF: 1,051

Character Details

Element: Glacio
Weapon Type: Gauntlets
Rarity:

Stats Growth

Level HP ATK DEF
80 9,303 245 980
81 9,370 247 987
82 9,437 248 994
83 9,504 250 1,002
84 9,571 252 1,009
85 9,639 254 1,016
86 9,706 255 1,023
87 9,773 257 1,030
88 9,840 259 1,037
89 9,908 261 1,044
90 9,975 263 1,051
Story & Voice

Story & Voice

Lore beats, character story moments, and voice lines to learn more about Youhu.

Character Story

1 Street Antique Appraisal

On the busiest street in Jinzhou, a small appraisal stall occasionally appears, adding a touch more excitement to the bustling scene.

The stall owner is a lively girl Youhu who confidently considers herself a seasoned appraiser. She claims that with just a light touch, she can discern the history behind any antique. Her early career saw just one slip-up—misjudging an ancient Ding. She later purchased it from the client, repaired it with her cryogenic powers, and now keeps it close as a reminder to stay sharp.

Despite her playful self-promotion and carefree antics, people don't mind trusting her, especially since her appraisal fees are modest—just the cost of a meal and a sprinkle of compliments.

"This folding screen predates Jinzhou, a rare treasure perfectly preserved! You can even call it a witness to Jinzhou's rise and fall!"

"The glaze here? Smooth as jade, soft as silk. It's not ancient, but the craftsmanship is definitely worth the price!"

Her insights, whether on artistry or historical value, hit the mark every time, earning her the trust of her clients.

Adding to the charm of her appraisals is a unique flair—call it a show, if you will.

While others might inspect antiques with magnifying glasses, Youhu examines each piece with lively gestures, reciting witty poems as if she's performing some ancient, mysterious ritual.

Initially, people worried she might accidentally damage their valuables, but after seeing her skills, they've come to embrace her eccentric ways. Perhaps true masters just have their... well, quirks.

2 A Returned Treasure

Youhu always carries a scroll-like box filled with miniature replicas of antiques she's appraised, each crafted with her Forte. These replicas aren't just souvenirs, but handy tools to fend off Tacet Discords. In the summer, they can double as coolers. Just pop some fruit in with an iced replica, and voilà—a chilled snack!

Inside the box is also a booklet where she writes limericks about every antique she encounters:

"A guy from the Ministry of Development asked me to find that missing enameled porcelain from Huanglong. Noted!"

"That merchant definitely got the celadon tripod incense burner through shady means! I hinted he should return it, but who knows if he'll listen. Better keep an eye on him."

"That carpenter at the city gate is chopping wood with a centuries-old knife! The audacity! What a disgrace! I'll... let it slide this time. Just need to tell him the knife's true worth later."

These interesting notes help keep her memories fresh.

Take that merchant with the incense burner. After weeks of strange events and sleepless nights, he recalled the street appraiser's warning:

"Haiya, that incense burner's from a bad place! Your luck won't hold up against it—misfortune's coming your way!"

She had said it with such flair, like a storyteller spinning a tall tale. The merchant hadn't taken her seriously at first, but his recent misfortunes made him reconsider.

One night, after the fifteenth eerie shadow flitted outside his window with its bone-chilling shriek, he rushed to return the stolen burner.

Had he dared to look up, he might have seen another scene unfolding:

The Patrollers had spotted a suspicious figure on the rooftops and moved in to question them.

Youhu, dressed in a makeshift disguise, saw the guards approaching and fled, stumbling a few times along the way.

Even as she ran, she managed to jot down in her booklet: "Celadon tripod incense burner, returned to its rightful place."

3 Where History Endures

Youhu was born in a bustling port town known for its antique trade, where her parents were both esteemed appraisers.

On her first birthday, her parents, following local customs, surrounded her with objects representing various trades. It was said that the first item the child touched would predict their future interests and career path.

But that day, little Youhu ignored pens, swords, and cooking utensils, crawling straight to her mother to latch onto the family's precious heirloom—a genuine antique Ruyi ring—and refused to let go.

Growing up surrounded by antiques, Youhu's love for them blossomed. She was fascinated by everything about them, soaking up the driest, most obscure appraisal facts with a twinkle in her eye. But what she loved most was listening to the stories her parents told about the antiques.

The deep chimes of the ancient bell echoed with memories of distant times when people knelt in devotion before golden statues praying for their family's wellbeing.

The stone carvings depicted bold youths drawing their bows, warding off Tacet Discords to protect the people.

Youhu's lively nature shone through as she immersed herself in the world of antiques, the Tacet Mark on her arm glowing faintly to illuminate her eyes.

In every antique, she saw a little piece of history and a glimpse into the remnants of a civilization. This magic still holds her spellbound today.

Chenpi, Youhu's master, often praised her talent. "To be honest, your knowledge of antiques lacks structure. But don't worry, I'll teach you everything you need to know."

"What's truly valuable is your respect for the history in these antiques and your keen perception. In other words, you're a natural appraiser."

And Youhu would flash a cheeky grin, "Pfft, my parents already said I was born for this."

4 The Value of Antiques

The so-called renowned appraisers are always squabbling over the value of antiques.

First, they downplay an antique's value, snapping it up for a pittance, only to turn around and hype it up to sell for a fortune. Craftsmanship? History? Mere afterthoughts in their pricing games.

However, Youhu has a different approach. For her, the worth of an antique isn't measured solely in currency, but something more unique.

Genuine appreciation is the first factor. Youhu enjoys facilitating deals where buyers are deeply respectful of the antiques and sellers entrust their cherished items to someone who truly appreciates them. As the antique changes hands, its frequency is mirrored in the hearts of both parties.

Another factor would be conscience. When Youhu was seven, raiders ransacked the town looking for riches. To them, antiques were just another form of loot.

The wealthy merchants and local appraisers panicked, abandoning their treasures as they escaped.

The raiders, ignorant about the true worth of these antiques, justified their plundering by saying the people here didn't deserve their treasures anyway, and such items might as well be taken somewhere they would be appreciated.

But not everyone fled. Some stood their ground, facing the raiders with steely resolve. They knew the true value of these antiques and defended them to the bitter end.

And that brings us to the final factor. The courage to sacrifice.

Now, it is Youhu's turn to make a sacrifice. Whether it is her talent, her knowledge, or the lengths she will go to recover them, she is determined to return every lost antique back to its rightful owner.

In the past, those who couldn't see the value in these relics trampled all over them. But today, Youhu's mission is to return each lost antique to where it truly belongs.

5 The Ruyi Ring

Over the course of examining countless antiques, Youhu has developed a habit of replicating her favorites with her cryogenic powers.

She once made an ice chime. It didn't quite match the original's melody, but the crisp sound of shattering ice was delightful in its own way. She also crafted an ice Ruyi, swinging it with such gusto that she nearly smashed the nearby ice cauldron and mask!

People often ask about her most treasured antique. Youhu always hesitates, her eyes fixed on the Ruyi ring before her. This is her family's heirloom—once shattered, but now pieced together with ice.

Her mother had told her that the Ruyi ring symbolized completeness and good fortune. Youhu was mesmerized by the clear and translucent jade. But when raiders came, she could only watch as the ring and other treasures were pillaged and shipped away.

Three years later, she found those plundered items displayed as trophies in a museum. Despite an exhaustive search, the Ruyi ring was nowhere to be found.

It wasn't until she stumbled into a dusty storage room that she found the ring's shattered fragments, along with a tag that read "Low value, not for display." What she valued most was dismissed by those who didn't understand its true worth.

Heartbroken yet determined, Youhu clutched the fragments and trudged through knee-deep snow, her tears freezing as they fell. Driven by a sudden thought, she ignored the biting cold, crouched down, and used her Forte to piece the ring back together from the ice before losing consciousness.

When she awoke, her hands were etched with delicate snowflake patterns. The next thing she saw was a perfect, gleaming ice Ruyi ring lying beside her, as if it had been waiting for her all along.

Voice Lines

Thoughts: I

Huh, you're lucky to have come across me—the undisputed master of antique appraisal! Now, what do we have here? Hand over your goodies and I'll take a look!

Thoughts: II

Don't bother impressing me with your knowledge of antique appraisal, since hardly anyone knows it better than me! *self-satisfied snort* What I want in a friend is merely respect for ancient artifacts.

Thoughts: III

Hey, here's a secret–but don't go blabbing to anyone else. If you recite "Master Youhu's Poem Collection" by the City Hall, the <te href=850083>Sentinel</te> will totally bless you. Well, maybe it won't... but hey, at least *I'll* totally help you…

Thoughts: IV

Somehow you've been giving off antique vibes... Ahem! I'm being professional here! Your frequencies! Some of them feel recent, but some feel like they're from ancient times. It's... special...

Thoughts: V

Antiques aren't just about how much they're worth, but the feelings they hold. For example, if an item can record this moment in time, a memory of you and me together... That will make it super important. Yes... It will be priceless... To me, at least!

Youhu's Hobby

I am Master Youhu, the best antique appraiser ever! Needless to say my favorite is antiques of all kinds. Some say I talk too much, but hey, if they brought me cool stuff, I'd zip it real quick. No lie.

Youhu's Trouble

Treasures are plenty if you look, but stealing is a total bore. Catching baddies dusk till dawn, that's what I do all along.*Yawn* Still got a bunch of losers who haven't returned what they took. Let's see who's so unlucky to cross paths with yours truly, Master Youhu!

Favorite Food

Loong Buns are cool, they're like our tribute to the great Loongs. Food Ration Bars are cool too, they remind me of our soldier's dedication. Obviously, only the best meaningful food could ever impress Master Youhu!

Disliked Food

Ugh, plain tea is so bitter! Who even likes that? I'll just find a chance to dump it in the cup of whoever bothers me next time. Hehe!

Ideals

Why would I do this whole antique appraisal thing? To make sure the antiques end up with the right people, of course! I'm like, the go-to for anyone who actually appreciates these things. And those snotty fakers and liars? I'll show 'em what's up. Aww, it's sure tough being such an honest and awesome appraiser like me!

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Chat: I

Nothing's ever perfect in this world, and this jade ring is no exception... Ahh, you're curious? My story isn't free, ya know! My antique appraisal fee is... Oh wait, it's my day off. I don't work for money today. Bye-bye!

Chat: II

I've been a genius since I was born! Like this one time, I met a dude who made bank by dissing real antiques, so he could sell them later for way more. Had the face to call himself an appraiser, huh. So I snuck into his place, stole his secrets, and posted them on the gate of the market. Pretty cool, right? Only problem was I was eight years old and couldn't run fast enough from him. *hiss*… Ugh, the pain in my head is still fresh even after all these years.

About Lingyang

That <te href=850131>liondancer</te>... Lingyang, I think? He surely knows how to come up with those Lucky Greetings. They sound cool. Almost as cool as my poems, I'll give him that!

About Mortefi

Even though I haven't chatted with him much, I can tell that Mortefi dude is a man of culture. Fingers crossed he becomes my client one day!

About Chixia

A <te href=850112>Jinzhou Patroller</te>... Uhh, gotta stay away from her... Hey, I've done nothing bad! Just used a few... tricks, to get back what belongs to the right people. Surely that's not a crime... right?

About Danjin

We're about the same age, but Danjin's much taller than me... The jade she wears is so pretty! *sigh*... It's a shame I can't feel a single joyful frequency from it...

About Jianxin

What's up with that mirror she carries, you ask? Oh my, oh my! That's a big, BIG secret. Not for your ears!

Birthday Wishes

So, I accidentally heard it's your birthday today. And because we're like, friends or something, I made you this wooden statue of the <te href=850083>Sentinel</te>. It's said to protect you on your trips. Yeah, I just whipped it up on a whim! W-What do you mean it takes other people months to finish? Well I'm just amazingly talented, so of course it only took me half a day!

Idle: I

Hmm... Can't seem to figure out these scratch marks... Ummm... Ugh!

Idle: II

Hmhmm... Aha! What, you want a bite?

Idle: III

RAWRRR! Gotcha, didn't I? Haha!

Self-Introduction

Time may deceive, but wisdom takes hold. Here comes Master Youhu, the great antique appraiser!

Greeting

Woah! Hehe... Wanna catch me huh, you thieves?

Join Team: I

New goodies to see? I'm in!

Join Team: II

Just so you know, while I charge little for antique appraisals, fighting's gonna be a different price!

Join Team: III

Alright, I'll humor you for a bit, since I'm feeling good today!

Ascension: I

Geez, you're actually giving me all of these? Good call!

Ascension: II

Well, I'm already super strong but... Thanks for the extra buff!

Ascension: III

Aha! Now I'm up to my eyes in goodies, and I've got the strength to keep 'em safe too!

Ascension: IV

As per Master Youhu's professional opinion, I am invincible now! Those who don't appreciate antiques shall tremble before me!

Ascension: V

Such power should allow me to protect all the antiques in the world... Thanks to you, I'm no longer fighting alone... Ack! Nope. This is too embarrassing to say out loud!

Heavy Attack

Tryna fool me?

Resonance Skill: I

NOICE!

Resonance Skill: II

Woohoo!

Resonance Skill: III

Useless!

Resonance Skill: IV

Let's listen... Waah, ouch!

Resonance Skill: V

Wow. Exquisite!

Resonance Skill: VI

This is SO COOL... Ow!

Resonance Skill: VII

All eyes on me!

Resonance Liberation: I

Behold my collection! Hehe... Waaahhh!

Resonance Liberation: II

Luck is on MY side! Hehe... Waaahhh!

Resonance Liberation: III

Don't let your jaws drop yet! Hehe... Waaahhh!

Intro Skill

Take... that!

Hit: I

Oopsies!

Hit: II

Ow! Watch where you going!

Injured: I

Is that the best you got?

Injured: II

Nu huh... Bring it on!

Injured: III

Not pulling punches, huh...

Fallen: I

Hands off... my treasures...

Fallen: II

It's so... cold...

Echo Summon

Go! Get 'em!

Echo Transform

Watch and learn!

Enemies Near

Here comes Master Youhu!

Glider

I... I'm scared of heights!!

Grapple

A-Are we goin' up?

Sensor

Aha! Found ya!

Supply Chest: I

Yay! Good stuff!

Supply Chest: II

Worry not! Go ahead and open it! This master is here for ya!

Supply Chest: III

Outta my way! I want a look!