Wuthering Waves Strategy Wave ‘s Yuanwu is a soft-spoken Resonator who specializes in hand-to-hand combat. Despite his modest demeanor, Yuanwu has managed to capture the curiosity and admiration of many in Jinzhou. He is something of an enigma, with his past shrouded in mystery. Rumors fly rampant around Jinzhou about his wealth, his choice of tea, and how he turned around his once-struggling gym.
But beyond the rumors and whispers, careful study reveals the true essence of Yuanwu’s character. Through his dedication, resilience, and the quiet strength he exhibits, a more comprehensive and inspiring picture of this enigmatic Resonator begins to emerge.
12 Yuanwu Boxing Gym Used To Be Considered Unlucky
As a Leihuangquan martial arts expert, Yuanwu owns a boxing gym in Jinzhou. The gym used to be known for training Leihuangquan Masters, though many of the Masters met with unfortunate fates over the years, leading to the rumor that the gym was unlucky. Yuanwu was the last practitioner to reach the level of Master. But after he was expelled as a teenager, the gym wasn’t able to survive and closed its shutters.
When Yuanwu purchased the gym, he was advised to change it into anything but a martial arts gym. Undeterred, Yuanwu lovingly and painstakingly cleaned up the gym and opened Yuanwu Boxing Gym, which would become one of the most successful gyms in Jinzhou, drawing practitioners of Leihuangquan, Sanfuquan, and Xianfengquan martial arts.
11 Yuanwu Ends All Of His Training Sessions With Tea
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The Yuanwu Boxing Gym differentiates itself from other gyms by prioritizing a balance between body and mind for its practitioners, with an emphasis on a comfortable environment. After each training session, Yuanwu personally prepares a pot of tea to relax the athlete’s bodies and minds. He pairs different teas with different workouts and martial art forms depending on their needs, such as supporting circulation and reducing fatigue.
Yuanwu tests every tea blend himself to ensure the highest quality for his practitioners. He is so dedicated to hot tea that he carries a flask on his person at all times filled with hot water for tea on the go.
10 Yuanwu Salutes His Enemies
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Before a boxing match, Yuanwu always removes his hat to salute his opponent before battle. This gesture of respect is a hallmark of his character, personifying his honor and respect for others.
He extends this same courtesy when fighting tacet discords . At the end of a three-move normal attack combo, he briefly removes his hat, a subtle but consistent part of his fighting style that reflects his unique blend of combat prowess and decorum. Granted, he then throws his hat at the monsters as an impromptu weapon, but it’s the thought that counts, right?
9 Yuanwu Is Meticulous About Cleaning
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Yuanwu’s gym is a prime example of his dedication to cleaning and maintenance. When he first purchased the gym, everything was covered in years worth of dust and dirt. Unfazed, Yuanwu rolled up his sleeves and set to work. He painstakingly scrubbed, polished, and restored every inch of the gym, transforming it into a space that met his high standards.
This dedication extends to his personal items, too. His old gauntlet, outdated and worn from years of use, is so clean that every intricate line and crevice stands out clearly. His favorite white hat never shows a spec of dirt, despite the fact that he uses it as a weapon and wears it constantly.
8 Yuwanwu Is Secretly Very Wealthy
Yuanwu’s humble demeanor belies signs that he is fabulously wealthy. Not only did he purchase the Yuanwu Boxing Gym and outfit it himself, but he also regularly purchases high quality tea from the best local tea houses. These tea houses are normally booked out months in advance, leading to delays in customers’ tea orders. All except for Yuanwu, whose orders are always delivered on time.
This has led to many people to speculate that Yuanwu might be a savvy business person overseeing multiple enterprises. But when confronted about such theories, Yuanwu always glosses over the topic by distracting them with a steaming cup of tea.
7 Yuanwu Regularly Drinks Bittberry Tea
Bittberry Tea is a secret tea blend served at a renowned Liuxian Teahouse. Famous for its numerous health benefits, it is equally notorious for its extreme bitterness and astronomical price. Patrons of the tea house challenge themselves to drink Bittberry Tea, but few can handle more than a few sips without grimacing.
Yuanwu drinks Bittberry Tea regularly and is believed to be the only person who can drink an entire cup without showing any reaction to its intense bitterness. Yuanwu’s stoic reaction to the tea has become something of a legend, adding to his mysterious persona and the tea’s legendary status.
6 Yuanwu Grew Crystals On His Arms
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All Resonators develop some form of mutation after their Awakening, and Yuanwu is no exception. When Yuanwu first Awakened, blue crystalline structures emerged on his forearms, accompanied by scar-like tissue on his hands. Could this be why he always wears gloves?
When Yuanwu activates his resonance abilities, the crystals on his arms glow as an electrical field surrounds his body.
5 Yuanwu Has A Cat Named Mimi
Yuanwu has a sweet orange cat named Mimi, who hangs out outside the gym. Mimi graciously accepts fish from her adoring fans (usually Yuanwu and Lingyang). Yuanwu dries her leftover fish dinners for a snack later on. However, the weather around Jinzhou changes regularly, presenting challenges for drying fish consistently. Yuanwu, dedicated to providing only the best dried fish for Mimi, experiments with different techniques to achieve the best results.
Mimi visits Yuanwu in one of his idle animations, regardless of where his adventures take him. She can smell the dried fish in his pockets and is insistent about a treat and head scratches.
4 Yuanwu Has A Food Texture Aversion
Yuanwu doesn’t like foods that are difficult to chew because of the “prickling sensation of stickiness in [his] mouth.” He much prefers soft foods, like soups, congee, and steam buns.
In line with his texture aversion, Yuanwu’s comfort food is Jinzhou Stew. When he was wandering the countryside as a young adult, he would make Jinzhou Stew when he felt homesick. His love of the stew only grew, and today he can’t have enough of it.
3 Yuanwu Was Once Expelled From His Gym
Yuanwu is a Leihuangquan Master, a martial art named for its resemblance to lightning and thunder. As a teenager, Yuanwu was focused on developing raw power. During a martial arts competition, one of his opponents used his passion against him and goaded him into a trap, which led to him punching through the boxing equipment, disqualifying him from the competition and expelling him from the gym.
Yuanwu spent years roaming the world, honing his art, and reflecting on past events. Little by little, he began to understand that true Leihuangquan Mastery lies in a balance between strength and adaptability, favoring subtlety and a level-head.
