As a dedicated Resonator who's been maining Changli since her debut in version 1.1, I can tell you she's not just another 5-Star Fusion sword user. She's a strategic powerhouse, a character whose kit demands finesse and preparation to unlock her true, explosive potential. Back in the day, farming for her materials felt like a grind, but knowing exactly what to target made all the difference. Now, in 2026, with her Banner having made several returns, she's solidified her place in the meta for players who appreciate a calculated, high-damage playstyle. Let me walk you through everything you need to turn this master strategist into your team's MVP.

🔥 Breaking Down Changli's Kit: A Symphony of Fire

Changli's playstyle is all about building and managing Enflamement stacks—think of it as stoking a fire within. You can hold a max of four stacks, and they are the key to her insane damage multipliers. Here’s the lowdown on her core abilities from my firsthand experience:

• Basic Attack: Blazing Enlightenment - Your bread and butter. The real magic happens when you enter True Sight from her Intro Skill. During this 12-second window, your basic attacks transform. Landing True Sight Conquest or True Sight Charge attacks grants you those precious Enflamement stacks.

• Resonance Skill: Tripartite Flames - A quick, fiery skill that's perfect for weaving into combos. It's not just about damage; it sets the stage for her heavier hits.

• Resonance Liberation: Radiance of Fealty - This is her big boom moment. Using it instantly grants you four Enflamement stacks (talk about a power spike!) and, thanks to her Inherent Skill, gives her a massive damage boost.

• Forte Circuit: Flaming Sacrifice - The heavy attack you unleash after building Forte Gauge. This move, alongside her Liberation, benefits from her second Inherent Skill, Sweeping Force, which is an absolute game-changer for melting through tough enemies.

Her passive skills are where the math gets beautiful. Secret Strategist gives you a 5% Fusion DMG boost per Enflamement stack on your empowered basic attacks. Sweeping Force kicks in with her heavy attack or Liberation, granting a flat 20% Fusion DMG bonus and letting you ignore 15% of the target's DEF. Stack these buffs together, and you're looking at some seriously spicy numbers.

Her Outro Skill, Strategy of Duality, makes her an amazing support before swapping out, buffing the next character's Fusion and Liberation damage. She's the complete package.

⚙️ The Grind: Ascension & Forte Materials

Alright, let's talk prep work. To get Changli from fresh pull to level 90 powerhouse, you'll need to farm specific domains and world bosses. I've spent more hours than I'd like to admit in the Sentinel's domain, trust me.

Ascension Materials (To reach Lv. 90):

This is all about boosting her base stats—ATK, HP, and DEF. You'll need to track down:

Material	Quantity	Primary Source
Pavo Plum	x60	Overworld exploration in specific regions. A classic gathering run.
Rage Tacet Core	x46	Defeating the Rage Tacet field boss. Be prepared for a fight!
Crude/Basic/Improved/Tailored Rings	Varies (See below)	Sentinel-related domains and challenges.
Shell Credits	170,000	Everything costs money, am I right?

The Ring breakdown for Ascension is: x4 Crude, x12 Basic, x12 Improved, x4 Tailored.

Forte Materials (To max her Skills):

This is where you really customize her power. Leveling up her Forte (skill trees) requires a different, and larger, set of materials. This is the long-term investment that makes her gameplay smooth as butter.

• Sentinel's Dagger (x26): Your main gatekeeper. Farmed from high-level Sentinel challenges.

• Rings (All Tiers): You'll need a ton more here than for Ascension.

  • Crude Ring: x25

  • Basic Ring: x28

  • Improved Ring: x40

  • Tailored Ring: x57

• Metallic Drip (All Tiers): Another material set from specific synthesis and domain rewards.

  • Inert Metallic Drip: x25

  • Reactive Metallic Drip: x28

  • Polarized Metallic Drip: x55

  • Heterized Metallic Drip: x67

• Shell Credits: A whopping 20.3 million. Yeah, you read that right. Start saving!

My pro-tip? Focus on Ascension first to get her to a usable level (70/80 is a good start), then prioritize leveling her Basic Attack and Resonance Liberation Fortes, as they contribute the most to her DPS rotation.

🌟 Unlocking God-Tier Power: The Resonance Chain

Getting duplicate Changlis (or buying Wavebands from the shop) unlocks her Resonance Chain (RC). This is for the whales and the incredibly lucky, but boy, does it transform her. Each level is a significant power boost.

Here’s what each level brings to the table:

1. RC1 - Hidden Thoughts: A straight-up 10% damage boost and interrupt resistance when using her Skill or Heavy Attack. A solid, all-around improvement that makes her more durable.

2. RC2 - Pursuit of Desires: This is huge. Enflamement now boosts Crit Rate by 25% for 8s. This dramatically improves her damage consistency and reduces relic stat pressure.

3. RC3 - Learned Secrets: Her Radiance of Fealty (Liberation) damage gets an 80% multiplier increase. This turns her nuke into a supernova.

4. RC4 - Polished Words: Team support! Her Intro Skill now buffs allies' ATK by 20% for 30s. Makes her an even more versatile slot in any team.

5. RC5 - Sacrificed Gains: Her Flaming Sacrifice heavy attack gets a 50% multiplier and damage increase. It was already strong; now it's devastating.

6. RC6 - Realized Plans: The pièce de résistance. Her Skill, Heavy Attack, and Liberation ignore an ADDITIONAL 40% of enemy DEF. At this point, she's not just dealing damage; she's deleting health bars outright. It's absolutely bonkers.

Wrapping it up, building Changli is a commitment, but one that pays off tenfold. She scales incredibly well with investment, and mastering her Enflamement stack management is deeply satisfying. Whether you're F2P aiming for a solid RC0 build or a collector chasing the RC6 dream, she offers a rewarding and powerful gameplay loop. So, start stocking up on those Pavo Plums and get ready to farm—when her Banner rolls around again, you'll be ready to unleash hellfire. Good luck, fellow Resonators! May your pulls be blessed and your crits be plentiful. 🚀🔥