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Jiwon
Creator of Warm Melodies
5★
WIND
SupportRanger
Analysis
Niche but strong Wind DPS support. Grouping and Stamina Reduction are game-changing in Rift. Near-useless without a Wind DPS on the team.
Tier Position
World / Path
T0.5
Conquest
T0.5
Dimensional Rift
T0
Game Modes
World / Path
T0.5
Jiwon's enemy grouping and Wind DMG buffs are genuinely excellent, but she only works if you're running a Wind DPS. Without one, she offers almost nothing. When the conditions are right, her Divine Melody buff and Stamina Reduction are very impactful even in World content.
Conquest
T0.5
Grouping is largely irrelevant in Conquest (single target), but Jiwon's Stamina Reduction remains universally valuable — it enables more frequent counter-attacks for any team. She sits in a dual-tier position: A+ with a Wind DPS, closer to B without.
Dimensional Rift
T0
This is Jiwon's best mode by far. Enemy grouping combined with Stamina Reduction dramatically speeds up clears, and her Wind buffs give Wind DPS players an enormous advantage. In Rift she transcends her niche and becomes a top support for almost any team.
Pros
3
Enemy grouping dramatically accelerates multi-target clears in Rift
Stamina Reduction is universally valuable — enables more frequent counter-attacks
Wind DMG buffs can push a Wind DPS from good to dominant
Cons
3
Near-useless without a Wind DPS teammate
Grouping mechanic irrelevant in single-target Conquest
Binary value — exceptional with the right team, nearly worthless without it
Profile
Jiwon is a sophisticated woman with a warm and gentle smile. Her signature traits are her elegant demeanor and her masterful playing of the pipa, which soothes the hearts of all who hear it. She is also widely known as the headmistress of Dohwa Garden, the most prestigious gisaeng house in Baek-Ah.
#Warm#Intellectual
Birthday
July 15th
Height / Weight
164cm / 51kg
Hometown
Wolha Village
Likes
Colleagues at Dohwa Garden, Cultural appreciation, Music
Jiwon deals Wind DMG by playing the pipa, creating musical notes made of wind around the enemy.
1st Hit DMG:16.0%2nd Hit DMG:7.2%3rd Hit DMG:24.5%4th Hit DMG:49.3%Air Counter DMG:57.4%Evasion Counter DMG:137.6%
Upgrade Requirements
Total Requirements (Lv.1 → 16)
78.500
45
25
3
25
25
25
Level
Gold
Materials
Lv.2
2.000
10Nasty Powder
Lv.3
3.000
15Nasty Powder
Lv.4
4.000
10Dusty Powder
Lv.5
5.000
15Dusty Powder
Lv.6
6.000
10Fragrant Powder
Lv.7
7.000
15Fragrant Powder
Lv.8
8.000
10Invigorating Powder
Lv.9
9.000
15Invigorating Powder
Lv.10
10.000
10Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.11
11.500
15Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.12
13.000
20Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Sonic WaveActive01
Jiwon plays the pipa to create waves of musical notes around her, dealing Wind DMG and gathering nearby enemies in front of her, knocking them Airborne.
DMG:169.7%Cooldown:11.1s
Upgrade Requirements
Total Requirements (Lv.1 → 16)
78.500
45
25
3
25
25
25
Level
Gold
Materials
Lv.2
2.000
10Nasty Powder
Lv.3
3.000
15Nasty Powder
Lv.4
4.000
10Dusty Powder
Lv.5
5.000
15Dusty Powder
Lv.6
6.000
10Fragrant Powder
Lv.7
7.000
15Fragrant Powder
Lv.8
8.000
10Invigorating Powder
Lv.9
9.000
15Invigorating Powder
Lv.10
10.000
10Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.11
11.500
15Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.12
13.000
20Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Eternal MelodyUltimate
As the pipa's melody spreads, numerous musical notes swirl like the wind, dealing Wind DMG and inflicting Wind Affliction on the enemy.
DMG:367.8%Cooldown:3.0s
Upgrade Requirements
Total Requirements (Lv.1 → 16)
78.500
45
25
3
25
25
25
Level
Gold
Materials
Lv.2
2.000
10Nasty Powder
Lv.3
3.000
15Nasty Powder
Lv.4
4.000
10Dusty Powder
Lv.5
5.000
15Dusty Powder
Lv.6
6.000
10Fragrant Powder
Lv.7
7.000
15Fragrant Powder
Lv.8
8.000
10Invigorating Powder
Lv.9
9.000
15Invigorating Powder
Lv.10
10.000
10Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.11
11.500
15Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.12
13.000
20Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Let Me Sing You A SongSkill_Tag
Jiwon fires musical notes at an enemy, dealing Wind DMG.
[Tag-out Skill] Upon switching to another character, Jiwon and her teammates gain Divine Harmony based on the count of the Melody reached.
DMG:89.0%
Upgrade Requirements
Total Requirements (Lv.1 → 16)
78.500
45
25
3
25
25
25
Level
Gold
Materials
Lv.2
2.000
10Nasty Powder
Lv.3
3.000
15Nasty Powder
Lv.4
4.000
10Dusty Powder
Lv.5
5.000
15Dusty Powder
Lv.6
6.000
10Fragrant Powder
Lv.7
7.000
15Fragrant Powder
Lv.8
8.000
10Invigorating Powder
Lv.9
9.000
15Invigorating Powder
Lv.10
10.000
10Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.11
11.500
15Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Lv.12
13.000
20Mystical Powder
1Advanced Combat Theory
Melodic BlessingsPassive
When attacking during battle, Jiwon gains a count of a Melody.
The acquired Melody grows through 4 measures at 3, 6, 9, and 12 counts. Upon switching to another character, a measure-specific Divine Harmony effect is granted to Jiwon and her teammates based on the count the Melody reached.
Ascensions
Total
460.000
120
8
6
4
+1Lv.20 → 30
30.000
120 Basic Support Bead
Advance the quest A New Hope
+2Lv.30 → 40
60.000
8 Standard Support Bead
Advance the quest Looking for Ancient Species
+3Lv.40 → 50
120.000
6 Greater Support Bead
Advance the quest The Wound of the World
+4Lv.50 → 60
250.000
4 Superior Support Bead
Advance the quest All's Well That Ends Well
Canto
C1
Fundamental Pipa Tuning
When switched out, if Jiwon has 3 or more counts of a Melody, she gains 3 more and grants Divine Harmony to herself and her teammates. She also uses her Basic Attack for 3s, inflicting Melodic Fracture on enemies.
Also, when Jiwon is summoned to battle and attacks, she inflicts Melodic Fracture on targets.
Requirement
1Seed of Destiny - Jiwon
C2
Promise of Dignified Conduct
When switched out, Jiwon uses her Basic Attack for the duration of Divine Harmony.
A(n) 2% ATK Boost is added to Divine Harmony Tier 1, and on Tier 3, ATK increases by an additional 3%.
Requirement
1Seed of Destiny - Jiwon
C3
Essential Leadership Skills
The skill levels of the Basic Attack, Switch Skill, Special Skill, and Ultimate Skill increase by 2.
Increases Basic Attack DMG by 6%.
Requirement
1Seed of Destiny - Jiwon
C4
Embrace the Dew, Capture the Light
The counts of Melody gained from using Jiwon's Basic Attack, Special Skill, and Ultimate Skill is increased to 3, 6, and 12, respectively.
Jiwon's Special Skill's attack range increases, and the Divine Harmony Tier 3 effect is enhanced with an additional +% Wind DMG and +5% ATK.
Ultimate Gauge Charge increases by 20%.
Requirement
1Seed of Destiny - Jiwon
C5
Blooming Bed of Flowers
The skill levels of the Basic Attack, Switch Skill, Special Skill, and Ultimate Skill increase by 2.
Increases Ultimate Skill DMG by 6%.
Requirement
1Seed of Destiny - Jiwon
C6
I Shall Be Your Spring
The effect duration of Divine Harmony Tier 4 increases to 17s, and a +20% Special Skill/Ultimate Skill DMG effect is added.
Using Jiwon's Ultimate Skill grants Divine Harmony to Jiwon and her teammates.
Requirement
1Seed of Destiny - Jiwon
Story
Early Life #1
Until just a decade ago, the intra-species conflict in Baek-Ah raged with such frequency and violence that it had become part of everyday life.
Human villages were constantly raided by dokkaebi, young men were drafted into war, and the women left behind with no economic means faced crushing taxes levied in the name of war. There was no escape from poverty for the people of Baek-Ah.
Jiwon was just another child caught in that storm. Abandoned by her parents at a young age, she spent her days on the side of a road in her village, begging and busking with a makeshift, homemade instrument.
Early Life #2
At around eleven years old, while busking on the streets with a shabby old pipa, Jiwon caught the attention of a woman enchanted by her song.
Dressed in luxurious silk, the woman told her, "My calling is to save children like you, and in doing so, to save Baek-Ah's future." She invited Jiwon to come with her.
At first, Jiwon assumed the woman planned to sell her into slavery—but, starving as she was, she didn't have any other options.
The woman took her to 「Dohwa Garden」, a place where beautiful could blossom. There, Jiwon was able to make new friends and salve the ache of her parents' abandonment.
Dohwa Garden #1
The woman who took Jiwon in was the founder of Dohwa Garden, 「Myunghee」. She embraced Jiwon and the other orphans with unconditional, boundless love.
Jiwon asked her why she was helping them, and Myunghee's answer was simple and genuine.
"How could I turn away while seeds that have endured a bitter winter beneath the soil are crushed underfoot before they ever sprout? This will be your flowerbed, and I'll be your spring. All you need to do is blossom into beautiful flowers."
Dohwa Garden #2
Inspired by Dohwa Garden's founder Myunghee, Jiwon expressed her wish to follow in Myunghee's footsteps and devote herself to the pursuit of the arts within the Garden. Having already recognized Jiwon's talents, Myunghee embraced her goal and gave her every opportunity to grow into a fine artist.
And in return for that support, Jiwon quickly rose to become the most celebrated gisaeng in all of Baek-Ah, her fame and influence growing by the day.
Dohwa Garden #3
Over time, the internal conflicts among beastkin and the problems with the dokkaebi subsided, and peace finally returned to the war-scarred land of Baek-Ah. Wishing to enjoy the fruits of that peace, Myunghee set off on a journey, entrusting the future of Dohwa Garden to the next generation.
At Myunghee's request, Jiwon stepped up as the new leader. Her polished talent and practical leadership allowed Dohwa Garden to endure, but without Myunghee's financial backing, Jiwon now faced the challenge of finding new ways to fund the Garden's operations.
Dohwa Garden #4
Jiwon utilized Dohwa Garden's greatest asset, its incredible network of connections, and entered the world of espionage. Her efforts earned her the attention of Baek-Ah's governing authorities, which entrusted her with various missions in exchange for financial compensation. For a while, the arrangement allowed Dohwa Garden to function smoothly. But over time, the authorities began to desire control over the Garden's carefully constructed web of spies and assets. Inevitably, Dohwa Garden found itself dragged into the mire of politics, forced to dirty its hands with questionable dealings.
The noble ideals that once guided Dohwa Garden were replaced by money and power. Still, Jiwon convinced herself it was a necessary sacrifice. And if the day of reckoning ever came, she was prepared to stand alone in the filth, ready to bear the weight of every sin.
Meeting Gabi #1
While taking a carriage through the mountains, Jiwon was ambushed by an assassin. Her carriage was overturned, leaving her wounded and stranded deep in the wilderness.
The bleeding wouldn't stop. As dusk settled in, she accepted death as the price for all her dirty deeds.
But then, someone emerged from the woods, drawn by the commotion. The red hands of the stranger indicated that she was not human at all—but a dokkaebi, enemy of mankind. Knowing the cruelty of dokkaebi well, Jiwon braced herself for another attack. But the dokkaebi told her not to be afraid and began to treat her wounds.
Meeting Gabi #2
Thanks to the care she received from the strange dokkaebi, Jiwon regained enough strength to accompany her through the woods. Soon, the lights of a human village came into view. Jiwon thanked her rescuer, offering a token of appreciation, but the dokkaebi declined with a dismissive wave of her hand. "Unlike humans, I don't expect anything in return when I help others." Shocked by those words, Jiwon asked for the dokkaebi's name. The dokkaebi replied 「Gabi」 before vanishing back into the forest's shadows.
Leaving the Flower Bed #1
Being shown mercy by a dokkaebi, a being she had long considered ruthless, left Jiwon with much to contemplate. She had chosen to make herself "ruthless" if that was what it took to protect the children of Dohwa Garden, yet she now saw that ruthlessness was far more complex than she understood. The realization left her wondering if she had ever been fit to lead the Garden in the first place.
She admitted that ever since assuming leadership of the Garden, she had grown complacent and arrogant. Having access to countless streams of outside information through the Garden, she had relied solely on the reports of others, never once stepping out to see things with her own eyes. She was stuck in her own little world.
And so, with newfound resolve, Jiwon handed her responsibilities to others and left on a journey of self-reflection, back to the place where she met Gabi: 「Surah」.
Leaving the Flower Bed #2
It did not take long after her arrival in Surah for Jiwon to find Gabi. They spoke at length and discovered how closely their ideals aligned. Naturally, they became friends.
For Gabi's sake, if nothing else, Jiwon wanted the people of Baek-Ah to know that not all dokkaebi were the vile creatures they believed them to be. However, prejudice against dokkaebi was deeply rooted throughout Baek-Ah, especially in Surah, which had once been under dokkaebi rule.
Even so, Jiwon refused to give up. She began working hard to prove that dokkaebi like Gabi and her friends were different from the stereotypes and could coexist with humans.
WIND
