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Wuthering Waves Character Builds

Character builds list

Calcharo

Calcharo

Builds and Recommendations

Electro DPS Build

Best Weapon
Verdant SummitVerdant Summit
Alternative Weapons
Lustrous RazorLustrous Razor
AutumntraceAutumntrace
Helios CleaverHelios Cleaver
Notes

Verdant Summit is the best-in-slot weapon, providing CRIT DMG and damage boosts. Lustrous Razor helps increase Resonance Liberation DMG. If unavailable, any Broadblade with CRIT or ATK% is usable.

Camellya

Camellya

Builds and Recommendations

Main DPS Havoc Build

Best Weapon
Red SpringRed Spring
Alternative Weapons
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Somnoire AnchorSomnoire Anchor
Blazing BrillianceBlazing Brilliance
Notes

Maximize burst damage and field time using Sun-sinking Eclipse set.

Changli

Changli

Builds and Recommendations

Fusion DMG Build

Best Weapon
Blazing BrillianceBlazing Brilliance
Alternative Weapons
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Lunar CutterLunar Cutter
LuminglossLumingloss
Notes

Recommended target for substats: Aim for 120% Energy Regen to effectively use Resonance Liberation on demand.

Encore

Encore

Builds and Recommendations

Fusion DPS Build

Best Weapon
StringmasterStringmaster
Alternative Weapons
Rime-Draped SproutsRime-Draped Sprouts
Cosmic RipplesCosmic Ripples
AugmentAugment
Notes

This build focuses on increasing the Fusion DMG dealt by Encore as much as possible.

Jianxin

Jianxin

Builds and Recommendations

Crowd Control Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Abyss SurgesAbyss Surges
Alternative Weapons
MarcatoMarcato
Gauntlets#21DGauntlets#21D
StonardStonard
Notes

Abyss Surges increases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When hitting a target with Resonance Skill, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s.

Jinhsi

Jinhsi

Builds and Recommendations

Burst DPS Build

Best Weapon
Ages of HarvestAges of Harvest
Alternative Weapons
Lustrous RazorLustrous Razor
AutumntraceAutumntrace
Helios CleaverHelios Cleaver
Notes

Focus on maximizing damage output by leveraging Resonance and Forte skills effectively.

Jiyan

Jiyan

Builds and Recommendations

Liberation DPS Build

Best Weapon
Verdant SummitVerdant Summit
Alternative Weapons
Lustrous RazorLustrous Razor
AutumntraceAutumntrace
Helios CleaverHelios Cleaver
Notes

Focus on using Heavy Attacks. Jiyan can deal high DMG.

Lingyang

Lingyang

Builds and Recommendations

Glacio DPS Build

Best Weapon
Abyss SurgesAbyss Surges
Alternative Weapons
Hollow MirageHollow Mirage
StonardStonard
MarcatoMarcato
Notes

Abyss Surges is the top choice due to synergy with Resonance Skill usage boosting Basic Attack and Resonance Skill damage. Alternative weapons increase damage output or energy regeneration.

Rover: Havoc

Rover: Havoc

Builds and Recommendations

Burst DPS Build

Best Weapon
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Alternative Weapons
Commando of ConvictionCommando of Conviction
LuminglossLumingloss
Lunar CutterLunar Cutter
Notes

Focus on building CRIT and ATK stats to maximize damage output.

Rover: Spectro

Rover: Spectro

Builds and Recommendations

Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Blazing BrillianceBlazing Brilliance
Alternative Weapons
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
OvertureOverture
Endless CollapseEndless Collapse
Notes

This build focuses on maximizing damage output while also providing energy regeneration.

Shorekeeper

Shorekeeper

Builds and Recommendations

Healer-Support Build

Best Weapon
Stellar SymphonyStellar Symphony
Alternative Weapons
VariationVariation
Comet FlareComet Flare
Call of the AbyssCall of the Abyss
Notes

Focus on maximizing Healing and Energy Regen to support buffs in Stellarealm. Aim for around 250% Energy Regen to maximize Crit Rate and Crit DMG buffs from Resonance Liberation. Stellar Symphony is best weapon to reach this requirement, providing +77% Energy Regen at level 90. Utilize Fallacy of No Return as main echo for best synergy.

Verina

Verina

Builds and Recommendations

Full Support Build

Best Weapon
Cosmic RipplesCosmic Ripples
Alternative Weapons
Rime-Draped SproutsRime-Draped Sprouts
StringmasterStringmaster
Fusion AccretionFusion Accretion
Notes

Cosmic Ripples is Verina's best Rectifier since it provides a lot of ATK from the get-go - the stat that her healing scales off of. Other than that, this weapon piles up more damage buffs on top of Verina's Outro Skill, making it the best weapon she can use to support the next Resonator!

Xiangli Yao

Xiangli Yao

Builds and Recommendations

Electro DPS Build

Best Weapon
Verity's HandleVerity's Handle
Alternative Weapons
Abyss SurgesAbyss Surges
StonardStonard
MarcatoMarcato
Notes

Use Verity’s Handle as the primary weapon for maximum Resonance Liberation DMG buffs. If unavailable, Abyss Surges is a strong alternative providing Energy Regen and balanced buffs. Stonard and Marcato offer decent Resonance Skill support. Keep substats focus on Crit Rate and Crit DMG in a 1:2 ratio, with Energy Regen and ATK% also important.

Yinlin

Yinlin

Builds and Recommendations

Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
StringmasterStringmaster
Alternative Weapons
Cosmic RipplesCosmic Ripples
AugmentAugment
Jinzhou KeeperJinzhou Keeper
Notes

This build focuses on maximizing Yinlin's coordinated attack damage and buffing main DPS's damage output.
Use Empyrean Anthem 5-piece Sonata Effect for best synergy. In early game, Moonlit Clouds set is acceptable.
If no DPS available, run Yinlin as DPS with 5-pc Void Thunder set.
Prioritize CRIT and ATK% main and substats with a good Energy Regen mix to maintain burst uptime.

Zhezhi

Zhezhi

Builds and Recommendations

Glacio Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Rime-Draped SproutsRime-Draped Sprouts
Alternative Weapons
StringmasterStringmaster
Cosmic RipplesCosmic Ripples
VariationVariation
Notes

As a Sub-DPS, focus on upgrading her Forte Circuit and Resonance Skill first to improve overall damage.

Baizhi

Baizhi

Builds and Recommendations

Full Support Build

Best Weapon
Stellar SymphonyStellar Symphony
Alternative Weapons
VariationVariation
Comet FlareComet Flare
Call of the AbyssCall of the Abyss
Notes

Stellar Symphony is the best-in-slot for HP and Energy Regen. Variation is a solid alternative boosting energy gain and Concerto Energy generation.

Chixia

Chixia

Builds and Recommendations

Fusion DPS Build

Best Weapon
The Last DanceThe Last Dance
Alternative Weapons
Static MistStatic Mist
ThunderboltThunderbolt
Undying FlameUndying Flame
Notes

The Last Dance is current best-in-slot for Chixia due to its high Crit DMG bonus, enabling focus on Crit Rate. Alternatives are Static Mist and Thunderbolt which are strong but have different stat focuses.

Danjin

Danjin

Builds and Recommendations

Havoc DPS Build

Best Weapon
Blazing BrillianceBlazing Brilliance
Alternative Weapons
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
LuminglossLumingloss
Sword#18Sword#18
Notes

Utilizes frequent Resonance Skill use to maintain Blazing Brilliance weapon stacks for maximizing damage output. Healing weapons like Emerald of Genesis are good alternatives due to HP cost of skills.

Mortefi

Mortefi

Builds and Recommendations

Coordinated ATK Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Static MistStatic Mist
Alternative Weapons
Undying FlameUndying Flame
NovaburstNovaburst
CadenzaCadenza
Notes

Maximize Resonance Liberation for off-field DPS, followed by Forte Circuit.

Sanhua

Sanhua

Builds and Recommendations

Basic ATK Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Alternative Weapons
OvertureOverture
Commando of ConvictionCommando of Conviction
Lunar CutterLunar Cutter
Notes

Optimal build for a sub-DPS that allows for quick energy regeneration and damage output.

Yangyang

Yangyang

Builds and Recommendations

Energy Regen Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Alternative Weapons
Commando of ConvictionCommando of Conviction
Lunar CutterLunar Cutter
Sword of NightSword of Night
Notes

Maximizes damage during field time with ATK stacking and increases Energy Regen, while allowing buffing of teammates on swap-out.

Youhu

Youhu

Builds and Recommendations

Full Support Healer Build

Best Weapon
Abyss SurgesAbyss Surges
Alternative Weapons
Celestial SpiralCelestial Spiral
Hollow MirageHollow Mirage
Gauntlets of NightGauntlets of Night
Notes

Focuses on Energy Regen and ATK% to maximize healing capabilities and decent damage output. Utilize Bell-Borne Geochelone main echo with Rejuvenating Glow 5-piece set for best healing and survivability.

Yuanwu

Yuanwu

Builds and Recommendations

Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Abyss SurgesAbyss Surges
Alternative Weapons
Amity AccordAmity Accord
StonardStonard
MarcatoMarcato
Notes

Use Abyss Surges to increase Energy Regen and boost Basic Attack and Resonance Skill DMG. Amity Accord is a solid 4-star alternative that boosts DEF and Resonance Liberation DMG.

Aalto

Aalto

Builds and Recommendations

DPS-Support Build

Best Weapon
The Last DanceThe Last Dance
Alternative Weapons
Static MistStatic Mist
Undying FlameUndying Flame
NovaburstNovaburst
Notes

Focus on The Last Dance to maximize Aalto's damage and supporting ability.
Static Mist and others are alternatives providing Energy Regen and ATK buffs.

Taoqi

Taoqi

Builds and Recommendations

Tank Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Dauntless EvernightDauntless Evernight
Alternative Weapons
DiscordDiscord
AutumntraceAutumntrace
Notes

Dauntless Evernight is Taoqi's best weapon since it provides the DEF stat. ATK stats don't benefit Taoqi much since her damage scales on DEF. Use a DEF build for tankier shields or Havoc DMG boost to increase damage.

Lumi

Lumi

Builds and Recommendations

Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Lustrous RazorLustrous Razor
Alternative Weapons
DiscordDiscord
Waning RedshiftWaning Redshift
Broadblade of VoyagerBroadblade of Voyager
Notes

Lustrous Razor is the best weapon, providing Energy Regen and Resonance Skill buff stacking. If unavailable, Discord is a good alternative for quick Concerto Energy regen.

Carlotta

Carlotta

Builds and Recommendations

Glacio Main DPS Build

Best Weapon
The Last DanceThe Last Dance
Alternative Weapons
Static MistStatic Mist
ThunderboltThunderbolt
Undying FlameUndying Flame
Notes

The Last Dance is Carlotta's signature weapon providing significant DMG increase.

Roccia

Roccia

Builds and Recommendations

Havoc Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
TragicomedyTragicomedy
Alternative Weapons
Verity's HandleVerity's Handle
Abyss SurgesAbyss Surges
Celestial SpiralCelestial Spiral
Notes

Tragicomedy is the signature weapon and best choice. Abyss Surges is a strong alternative for Energy Regen increase. Verity's Handle helps with Crit Rate but is less optimal otherwise. Focus on maximizing Crit Rate to 70% for best use of Resonance Liberation's ATK bonus.

Phoebe

Phoebe

Builds and Recommendations

Spectro Frazzle DPS Build

Best Weapon
Luminous HymnLuminous Hymn
Alternative Weapons
StringmasterStringmaster
Cosmic RipplesCosmic Ripples
AugmentAugment
Notes

Heavy Attacks are the focus. Look out for Heavy Attack DMG and Energy Regen substats.

Brant

Brant

Builds and Recommendations

Fusion DPS Build

Best Weapon
Unflickering ValorUnflickering Valor
Alternative Weapons
Red SpringRed Spring
Blazing BrillianceBlazing Brilliance
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Notes

250% Energy Regen is required just to benefit from the 5-piece set bonus of Tidebreaking Courage. While this is easily achievable if you have Unflickering Valor on him, it will be a challenge, if not impossible, to achieve with any other weapon.

Cantarella

Cantarella

Builds and Recommendations

Havoc Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Whispers of SirensWhispers of Sirens
Alternative Weapons
Rime-Draped SproutsRime-Draped Sprouts
StringmasterStringmaster
Cosmic RipplesCosmic Ripples
Notes

Ideal for Havoc teams, focuses on maximizing Cantarella's damage output. Get both 3-cost echoes as Havoc DMG, and roll for Basic Attack DMG Bonus and ATK%.

Coordinated ATK Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Whispers of SirensWhispers of Sirens
Alternative Weapons
Rime-Draped SproutsRime-Draped Sprouts
StringmasterStringmaster
Cosmic RipplesCosmic Ripples
Notes

This build focuses on maximizing her output in Coordinated Attack scenarios. Ensure at least 70% Crit Rate.

Rover: Aero

Rover: Aero

Builds and Recommendations

Aero Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Bloodpact's PledgeBloodpact's Pledge
Alternative Weapons
Blazing BrillianceBlazing Brilliance
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Fables of WisdomFables of Wisdom
Notes

This build maximizes damage through rapid rotations and Aero Erosion.

Aero Support Healer Build

Best Weapon
Bloodpact's PledgeBloodpact's Pledge
Alternative Weapons
Blazing BrillianceBlazing Brilliance
Emerald of GenesisEmerald of Genesis
Fables of WisdomFables of Wisdom
Notes

This build focuses on healing while still providing damage opportunities.

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