Mingjin Ying — Advanced Swordsman / Nine Swords Complete Guide
Jiju Nine Swords + Jiuqu Startling Spear — The strongest DPS build in the current patch, speedrun king
1. Playstyle Overview & Core Mechanics
1.1 Mingjin Ying vs Mingjin Hong Comparison
Mingjin Ying combines Jiju Nine Swords + Jiuqu Startling Spear, currently the T0 build in the meta. Unlike Mingjin Hong's sustained DPS, Mingjin Ying focuses on burst damage and combo chains. It demands higher execution but rewards with a much higher damage ceiling.
| Category | Mingjin Ying (Jiju Nine Swords) | Mingjin Hong (Nameless Sword Art) |
|---|---|---|
| Paired Weapon | Jiuqu Startling Spear | Nameless Spear Art |
| Build Tier | T0 | T1 |
| Damage Type | High burst, combo chain style | Sustained DPS, charged Sword Qi core |
| Difficulty | ★★★★☆ Requires practice | ★★☆☆☆ Beginner-friendly |
| Core Inner Art | Sword Qi Unleashed (mandatory) | Nameless Inner Art, Yishui Song |
| Team Role | Burst DPS / speedrun core | Stable sustained DPS |
| Best For | Hard dungeons, speedruns, PvP | Dungeons, open world, beginner progression |
1.2 Core Mechanic: Blood Explosion Trigger
1.3 Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ STRENGTHS
- • T0 DPS — the strongest damage build in the current patch
- • Blood Explosion mechanic delivers massive instant burst
- • High mobility (Shadow Step), strong in both PvP and PvE
- • Speedrun king — ceiling far above Mingjin Hong
- • Secret Art damage exceeds skill rotation — incredibly high ceiling
❌ WEAKNESSES
- • Requires Sword Qi Unleashed inner art — without it, weaker than Mingjin Hong
- • High execution requirement — combo mistakes cause DPS cliff drops
- • Squishy with no Q shield — demands precise positioning
- • Higher gear ceiling (Feisun Set + three-rate balance required)
2. Skill Point Allocation (Lv 1-30)
2.1 Jiju Nine Swords (Mingjin Ying) Skill Priority
Prioritize maxing Jiju Nine Swords chain skills and Blood Explosion-related abilities. For Jiuqu Spear, just unlock CC and weapon swap bridge skills. Choose Secret Arts focused on high-frequency damage.
| Level Range | Skill Name | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 1-5 | Jiju Nine Swords · Phantom Dance | ★★★★★ | Core multi-hit skill, fast Blood Explosion stacking — max first |
| Lv 1-5 | Jiju Nine Swords · Shadow Step | ★★★★★ | Gap closer, essential for combo chains |
| Lv 5-10 | Jiju Nine Swords · Combo Mastery | ★★★★☆ | Boosts combo damage and attack speed |
| Lv 10-15 | Jiuqu Spear · Dash Strike | ★★★★☆ | Gap closer + CC, weapon swap bridge |
| Lv 15-20 | Jiju Nine Swords · Blood Explosion | ★★★★★ | Core burst skill — triggers massive damage at full marks |
| Lv 20-25 | Secret Art · Shenlong Fire Breath | ★★★★☆ | High-frequency Secret Art, key cooldown filler |
| Lv 25-30 | Secret Art · Flute of a Thousand Waves | ★★★★☆ | AoE damage, chains with Blood Explosion for group burst |
2.2 Attribute Point Allocation
3. Early Game Gear Recommendations
Mingjin Ying's gear centers on the Feisun (Falcon) Set, focusing on attack frequency and Insight rate. Use Yudou + Yixiang as a starter set, then transition after obtaining the Sword Qi Unleashed inner art.
How to get: Unlocked with Jiju Nine Swords, from Hundred Trades shop or high-level dungeon drops
Key stats: Physical ATK, Insight Rate
How to get: Advanced Qinghe dungeons or Hundred Trades shop
Key stats: Attack Speed, Insight Rate
How to get: Hexi region world boss drops
Key stats: Move Speed, Physical ATK
How to get: First clear reward from "Wuxiang Huang" (starter)
Key stats: HP, Crit Rate
How to get: Advanced exploration chests or Hundred Trades shop
Key stats: Min/Max Physical ATK
4. Inner Art Recommendations
| Inner Art | Style | Effect | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword Qi Unleashed | Mingjin Ying | Core inner art — don't play Mingjin Ying without it. Massively boosts Sword Qi damage and Blood Explosion trigger rate | Must-have |
| Wolf Chaser Sutra | Mingjin Ying | Boosts combo damage and attack frequency, amplifies burst during Blood Explosion | Must-have |
| Yishui Song | Universal | Universal damage boost, core for early game | Recommended |
| Spirit Focus Chapter | Universal | Supportive damage boost, raises overall output | Recommended |
| Weimeng Song (Fierce Ode) | Universal | Universal damage boost, can rotate with Yishui/Qianshan | Recommended |
| Qianshan Art | Universal | Replaces Yishui Song in late game, stamina-focused | Late game |
5. Core Combo Guide
5.1 Standard PvE Rotation
Mark Stacking:
Phantom Dance → Shadow Step in → Chain×N (stack Blood Explosion marks fast)
Burst Phase:
Blood Explosion trigger → Spear weapon swap → Dragon Rider's Strike → Resume stacking
Cooldown Filler:
Shenlong Fire Breath → Flute of a Thousand Waves → Taibai Drunk Moon → Charge → Cloud Step reposition
5.2 Max Burst Rotation (Speedrun)
Max Burst (Boss Qi Exhaustion Window):
Pre-stack marks → Blood Explosion → Shenlong Fire Breath → Phantom Dance → Dragon Rider's Strike → Spear Special → Flute → Taibai Drunk Moon
Key: Pre-stack marks before the window, dump everything the instant it opens
5.3 Secret Art Filler Rotation
Secret Art Main Loop (Focus > 50):
Shenlong Fire Breath → Flute of a Thousand Waves → Taibai Drunk Moon (fire combo)
Focus < 50:
Dragon Rider's Strike single → Charge → Cloud Step reposition → Wait for CD
6. Dungeon Guide — Mingjin Ying Role
Mingjin Ying serves as burst DPS in dungeons. Your core duty is dumping maximum damage during boss Qi Exhaustion windows. Unlike Mingjin Hong, you must time your burst precisely — every window counts.
Jinming Pool — Sleeping Daoist: Key Points
Save Blood Explosion for add phase: When the Sleeping Daoist spawns adds, don't rush to clear them. Stack Blood Explosion marks on adds first, then redirect the explosion to the boss for double value.
Boss leap response: When the boss leaps, use Shadow Step to dodge — don't tank it. Mingjin Ying has no Q shield and is squishier than Mingjin Hong.
Qi Exhaustion burst window: When the boss enters Qi Exhaustion, dump everything: Blood Explosion → Phantom Dance → Shenlong Fire Breath → Dragon Rider's Strike. This is your core damage window — don't waste it.
Jinming Pool — Rong Yuan: Key Points
Barrel priority: Same as Mingjin Hong — barrel mechanic is top priority. Mingjin Ying has high mobility (Shadow Step), making it great for grabbing distant barrels.
Shield phase burst: Focus fire during shield phase. Pre-stack Blood Explosion marks before the shield appears, then trigger it the instant the shield spawns for maximum burst.
Triple yellow line positioning: Watch your positioning during triple line detonations. Don't get hit by barrel explosions while greedy for damage. Survival first, DPS second.
7. Advanced Tips & Common Mistakes
1. Sword Qi Unleashed is the gatekeeper
Without the Sword Qi Unleashed inner art, Mingjin Ying deals less damage than Mingjin Hong. Obtain this first before switching builds. Sources: Hundred Trades shop, high-level dungeons, world boss drops.
2. Blood Explosion windows are everything
Your entire rotation revolves around Blood Explosion marks. Learn to pre-input your next skill as marks approach full — never waste the burst window.
3. Secret Arts are core, not filler
Shenlong Fire Breath has a max multiplier of 1327.2%. With DoT and trigger effects, Secret Art damage exceeds your skill rotation. Integrate them into your main loop, not just as cooldown filler.
4. Don't forget Flute of a Thousand Waves
Flute of a Thousand Waves is an AoE powerhouse — incredibly efficient for dungeon add clears. For extra slots, bring Cloud Step for mobility.
5. The three-rate balance is critical
Target graduation stats: Max Physical ATK 2200, Precision 93, Crit Rate 35, Insight Rate 29. Balance all three rates — don't over-stack one.