Wuthering Waves Character Builds
Character builds list
Augusta
Builds and Recommendations
Main Electro DPS
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Core playstyle: Heavy Attack focused DPS. Use the 4-3-3-1-1 cost Echo pattern and run a CRIT main stat on the 4-cost Echo (ideally The False Sovereign). Thunderflare Dominion synergizes with Augusta by boosting ATK and Heavy Attack DMG and providing stacking DEF ignore on Heavy Attacks.
F2P / Budget
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Full F2P recommendation is Guardian Broadblade for its Heavy Attack DMG Bonus. It performs notably worse than higher-rarity weapons but gives the relevant Heavy Attack bonus for Augusta.
Brant
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Fusion DPS Build
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Focus on achieving 250% Energy Regen to benefit from the Tidebreaking Courage 5-piece set bonus. Balance Crit Rate, but prioritize Energy Regen and Basic Attack DMG%. This build uses Dragon of Dirge as the main echo.
Calcharo
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Electro DPS Build
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Lustrous Razor is the best weapon due to its Energy Regen boost and Resonance Liberation DMG stacking effect. Wildfire Mark is second best due to its ATK and Resonance Liberation DMG boost.
If unavailable, any Broadblade with CRIT or ATK% main stat can be used.
Camellya
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Havoc Main DPS Build
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Red Spring is best-in-slot as it grants stacking Basic Attack DMG bonuses and further boosts upon Concerto Energy consumption, fully utilized due to Forte Circuit. Emerald of Genesis and Somnoire Anchor are strong alternatives, enhancing ATK or Energy Regen respectively for Camellya's long on-field uptime.
Cantarella
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Havoc Sub-DPS Build
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Build focuses on maximizing Havoc DMG with good Crit ratio. Uses Midnight Veil 5-piece echo set with Lorelei as main echo. Ideal for Havoc teams, improves Cantarella and other Resonator's Havoc DMG for strong overall DPS.
Coordinated ATK Sub-DPS Build
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Focuses on maximizing Coordinated Attack damage and utility using Empyrean Anthem 5-piece echo set with Hecate main echo. Requires ~70% Crit Rate to reliably proc effects. Optionally replace with Moonlit Clouds if crit is undesired.
Carlotta
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Main DPS Build
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Prioritize hitting the 120-125% Energy Regen mark to keep Liberation uptime; 3-cost Energy Regen Echo may be used as last resort but reduces damage due to stat compromises.
Cartethyia
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Aero Erosion DPS (with Ciaccona)
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Focus on a 4-4-1-1-1 echo configuration with balanced crit stats. As Ciaccona and other effects provide sufficient Aero DMG Bonus, you can prioritize crit stats and HP%. Aim for roughly 50,000 HP, 70:270 crit ratio, and 115%-120% energy regeneration for smooth Resonance Liberation uptime.
Aero Erosion DPS (without Ciaccona)
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Use a 4-3-1-1-1 cost pattern with 3-cost echoes having Aero DMG Bonus main stat to compensate for loss of Ciaccona's Aero DMG. Requires precise substat rolling to achieve good crit ratio. Likely to rely on Sanhua or Aalto as Sub-DPS, who cannot use Gusts of Welkin set.
Changli
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Fusion DMG Build
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Focus on maximizing Fusion DMG and Resonance Skill DMG with CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG as main stats on ④-cost echoes. Use double ③-cost Fusion DMG echoes and ATK%, Resonance Skill DMG %, and Energy Regen substats. Aim for at least 120% Energy Regen for consistent Resonance Liberation usage.
Ciaccona
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Aero Erosion Sub-DPS Build
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Use Gusts of Welkin 5-piece set with Reminiscence: Fleurdelys as main echo. Balance Crit Rate and Crit DMG while prioritizing Aero DMG bonus for effective on-field and off-field damage. Woodland Aria amplifies Aero erosion effects and provides enemy Aero RES reduction.
Spectro Frazzle Applicator Build
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Equip Moonlit Clouds 5-piece set to boost ATK and energy regen for next Resonator, enhancing Resonance Liberation uptime. Maintain Aero DMG build as Ciaccona's own damage remains significant.
Encore
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Fusion DPS Build
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Focus on maximizing Fusion DMG and enhancing Resonance Skill damage. Use Sonata set Molten Rift 5-piece for best synergy. Prioritize Resonance Liberation skill upgrades.
Jianxin
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Crowd Control Sub-DPS Build
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Focus on supporting the main DPS with grouping enemies and buffering Resonance Liberation DMG for the next character. Use a 5-piece Moonlit Clouds set for optimal energy regeneration and damage boost to the next fielded ally.
Jinhsi
Builds and Recommendations
Burst DPS Build
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Ages of Harvest is Jinhsi's best-in-slot weapon since its effect is specifically catered for her. It provides a Crit Rate increase, a DMG bonus, and buffs the damage of Jinhsi's Resonance Skill. If you do not have Ages of Harvest, any Broadblade that provides CRIT, ATK, or Energy Regen stats will do.
Jiyan
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Liberation DPS Build
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Verdant Summit is best-in-slot providing CRIT DMG and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus. Alternatives include Broadblades with CRIT, ATK or Energy Regen. For F2P, Waning Redshift and Guardian Broadblade are recommended.
Lingyang
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Glacio DPS Build
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Abyss Surges is the best weapon for Lingyang to maximize his Resonance Skill and Basic Attack synergy. Alternatives also boost damage or energy regen.
Lupa
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Fusion Enabler Build
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Go for 1:2 Crit Rate to Crit DMG ratio balancing. Use two 3-cost echoes with Fusion DMG Bonus or one Fusion DMG and one ATK%, and two 1-cost ATK% echoes. Aim for 120-125% Energy Regen and balance Crit Rate around 75% with 250% Crit DMG for optimal DPS and rotation comfort. Use Flaming Clawprint 5-piece echo set with Lioness of Glory main echo for best team-wide Fusion support.
Phoebe
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Spectro Frazzle Sub-DPS Build
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This Sub-DPS build requires Phoebe to use her Liberation during rotation. Aim for 125%-130% Energy Regen via Substats to sustain her Liberation usage while maintaining DPS stats. Uses the Eternal Radiance 5-piece set and Capitaneus as main echo.
Spectro Frazzle DPS Build
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Phoebe utilizes the Spectro Frazzle negative status for DPS. Heavy Attacks are main damage source, thus Heavy Attack DMG substats are prioritized, then Energy Regen for resonant Liberations. Uses Eternal Radiance 5-piece set and Capitaneus main echo.
Phrolova
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Havoc DPS Build
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Focus on maximizing Crit Rate without exceeding 100% since both Dream of the Lost and Lethean Elegy provide Crit Rate bonuses.
Use 3-piece Dream of the Lost combined with 2-piece Havoc Eclipse for best synergy.
Main stats priority: Crit DMG or Crit Rate (④), Havoc DMG (③), ATK% (①).
Substats prioritize Crit DMG, Crit Rate, and Resonance Skill DMG.
Roccia
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Havoc Sub-DPS Build
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Tragicomedy is Roccia's signature and best weapon. Alternatives help with crit rate and energy regen. Aim for 125% energy regen and 70% crit rate to maximize Resonance Liberation ATK bonus.
Rover: Aero
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Aero Sub-DPS Build
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Focused on sub-DPS role with some healing through quick internal kit rotations and Aero Erosion application. Uses Windward Pilgrimage 5-piece to maximize Aero Erosion and damage.
Aero Support Healer Build
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Focuses on healing with Cloudburst Dance and Omega Storm for fast healing in quick-swap rotations. Uses Rejuvenating Glow 5-piece set to boost healing and ATK buffs to party.
Rover: Havoc
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Burst DPS Build
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Focus on maximizing burst damage by using 5-piece Havoc Eclipse sonata effect and Dreamless as the main echo. Use Emerald of Genesis as the primary weapon due to high base ATK and CRIT Rate. Upgrade Forte Circuit and Resonance Liberation first for the biggest damage increase, then Resonance Skill and Normal Attack.
Rover: Spectro
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Sub-DPS Build
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Emerald of Genesis is best for energy regen boosting Resonance Liberation uptime.
Alternative weapons like Blazing Brilliance fit damage-oriented builds.
4-star options include Overture and Endless Collapse.
Shorekeeper
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Healer-Support Build
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Sonata effect: 5-piece Rejuvenating Glow (Rejuvenating Glow + Fallacy recommended). Cost pattern: ④ ③ ③ ① ①. Main Echo: Fallacy of No Return. Stellar Symphony gives large +ER (+77% at Lv90) and HP% to help reach the recommended ~250% Energy Regen and improve healing.
Verina
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Full Support Build
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Cosmic Ripples is best weapon as it provides ATK and Energy Regen to support fast use of Resonance Liberation and boosts damage. Alternatives provide ATK and regeneration benefits.
Xiangli Yao
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Electro DPS Build
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Use Verity's Handle to maximize Resonance Liberation DMG bonus with buff extensions via Resonance Skills. Abyss Surges is a strong alternative boosting Energy Regen and attack bonuses. Focus on using Intuition state and cast Resonance Skill - Law of Reigns three times before switching out.
Yinlin
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Sub-DPS Build
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Moonlit Clouds 5-piece set helps Yinlin cast Resonance Liberation more often and provides buffs to main DPS. Prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and some Energy Regen to maintain burst uptime.
Zani
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Main DPS Build
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Blazing Justice is the best weapon due to its ATK increase, DEF ignoring, and 50% Spectro Frazzle DMG amplification.
Alternatives like Tragicomedy and Verity's Handle provide Heavy Attack DMG Bonus and Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus respectively.
Abyss Surges offers Energy Regen and balanced bonuses.
Focus on maintaining about 115%-120% Energy Regen to effectively use Resonance Liberation.
Zhezhi
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Glacio Sub-DPS Build
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Zhezhi should be built as a Sub-DPS focusing on the Empyrean Anthem set to ensure reliable Resonance Liberation uptime and buff boosts. Use Nightmare: Lampylumen Myriad echo to maximize Glacio and Coordinated Attack DMG. Prioritize Crit Rate and Crit DMG in a 1:2 ratio depending on weapon, and consider Energy Regen for more consistent Resonance Liberation.
Aalto
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DPS-Support Build
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Aalto benefits greatly from The Last Dance for boosting ATK and Resonance Skill damage. Alternative weapons focus on Energy Regen and ATK.
Baizhi
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Full Support Build
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Best-in-slot weapon: Stellar Symphony increases HP and energy regen, accelerating ultimate uptime and boosting party's ATK upon healing.
Alternative weapons such as Variation also aid Energy Regen and Concerto Energy generation.
Chixia
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Fusion DPS Build
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The Last Dance is best-in-slot due to high Crit DMG, enabling focus on Crit Rate. Static Mist and Thunderbolt are strong alternatives if Last Dance is unavailable.
Danjin
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Havoc DPS
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Danjin is a player-skill-reliant main DPS that spam-casts Resonance Skill to generate Ruby Blossom and then uses Forte Circuit Heavy Attacks (Chaoscleave / Scatterbloom) for massive Havoc damage and self-healing. Blazing Brilliance is best due to near-constant uptime on its effect; Red Spring and Emerald of Genesis are strong 5-star alternatives, and Lumingloss is a solid 4-star option.
Lumi
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Resonance Skill Sub-DPS
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Lustrous Razor is best for its ATK and Energy Regen, enabling reliable Liberations per rotation. Ages of Harvest and Verdant Summit are strong 5-star alternatives for maximizing Resonance Skill / Heavy Attack scaling. Discord is a solid 4-star option to help charge Concerto Energy quickly and is forgiving for teams without premium weapons.
Mortefi
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Coordinated ATK Sub-DPS Build
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Role: Sub-DPS that powers Coordinated Attacks via Resonance Liberation. Sonata Effect: Empyrean Anthem (5-piece). Cost Pattern: ④ ③ ③ ① ①. Main Echo: Hecate. Static Mist is best-in-slot for boosting Energy Regen and increasing the incoming Resonator's ATK; The Last Dance is the best premium alternative. 4-star alternatives (Cadenza, Relativistic Jet) improve Concerto/Resonance energy to make rotation easier.
Sanhua
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Basic ATK Sub-DPS Build
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Focus on maximizing damage output and Energy Regen with Emerald of Genesis. Overture is a solid alternative to provide Concerto Energy. Utilize Sanhua's Outro Skill to boost Basic Attack damage of next character.
Taoqi
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Tank Sub-DPS Build
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Dauntless Evernight is Taoqi's best weapon since it provides the DEF stat. ATK stats don't really benefit Taoqi since her DMG scales on DEF. Use Bell-Borne Geochelone as main Echo to provide shield and help team survivability.
Yangyang
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Energy Regen Sub-DPS Build
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Cost pattern: ④ ③ ③ ① ①. Main Echo: Bell-Borne Geochelone. Aim for ~140% Energy Regen so Yangyang can perform her on-field rotations as a sub-DPS; after reaching ER goal, prioritize Crit stats and try to obtain Liberation DMG substats to boost her main-skill damage.
Youhu
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Full Support Healer Build
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Focus on increasing Energy Regen and ATK% to maximize healing and provide decent on-field damage. Prioritize Forte Circuit and Resonance Skill upgrades to enhance healing output. Obtain first Inherent Skill early for extra healing after Resonance Skill.
Yuanwu
Builds and Recommendations
Sub-DPS Build
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Focus on increasing CRIT, DEF, and Electro DMG to maximize Yuanwu's damage output. Use Abyss Surges for energy regen and damage boost. Alternative weapons support defensive stats and Resonance Skill damage.
About Wuthering Waves Character Builds
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