Zhezhi is one of the upcoming Resonators for Wuthering Waves 1.2, which has everyone wondering if they should pull for her.

Not much is known about her, but we do know that she’s a master painter. As a Resonator, she’ll use her painting skills to summon allies and damage foes. She’ll serve the role of a Glacio Sub DPS, being capable of providing damage as well as support.

In this article, we’ll look at Zhezhi’s kit and help you decide if she’s worth pulling for!

Should You Pull For Zhezhi? | Wuthering Waves 1.2

Let’s get one thing out of the way first: you should definitely pull for Zhezhi if you like her. As simple as that! Whether it’s her design, character, or kit. No reason to ignore her if you already like her, right?

It’s also worth noting that Zhezhi’s kit is still not officially revealed. That means that everything we know about her kit comes from leaked information. There’s solid evidence to give credence to the leaks, but it does mean that her kit is subject to change before she’s publicly available.

That aside, let’s go over what Zhezhi brings to the table!

Breakdown of Zhezhi’s Basics

Zhezhi is a Glacio Resonator who uses Rectifiers as her weapon. Her role is Sub DPS, as she can deal solid damage in bursts but mostly relies on buffing the Main DPS. On top of that, she can summon Inklit Spirits which stay in the field even after she switches with another Resonator, which allows her to deal damage from off-field.

The main part of her kit entire kit is her Outro Skill, which provides a substantial buff to the incoming Resonator’s Resonance Skill. This means that Zhezhi excels when supporting DPS Resonators who rely heavily on their Resonance Skills, such as Jinhsi and Changli. Coincidentally, those are two of the strongest characters in the game as well!

Aside from that, her Resonance Liberation allows her to summon Inklit Spirits whenever the active Resonator deals damage. This stays active even after she switches with another Resonator. These Inklit Spirits count as a Coordinated Attack and deal Glacio DMG, adding some extra power to your main DPS’s offense.

Conclusions | Should You Pull?

Based on what we described, we definitely think that you should pull for Zhezhi if you already have a strong Main DPS in your Wuthering Waves team. But that’s only if you don’t already have a better support Resonator, such as Verina.

Zhezhi will be especially useful to players who have Jinhsi but don’t have Verina to support her. She should also work well as a Sub DPS in teams centered around Lingyang, as they’re both Glacio Resonators.

However, we think you should skip Zhezhi if you already have the Support role covered in your main team. We don’t think that Zhezhi will outshine Verina as a Support, simply put. She also won’t be as strong as a DPS to make up for the lesser Support potential.

This ultimately means that Zhezhi is somewhat niche. She’s a pretty solid character, but she’s not a must-have because others are better at her role. Pull for her if you like her or don’t have Verina to complement Jinhsi, but you can save your pulls otherwise!

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Version 1.1 of Wuthering Waves will go live on June 28, 2024 and the official Twitter (X) account has teased what to expect from the upcoming patch. New 5-star characters will be Jinhsi and Changli.

Aside from new characters, there will be new weapons and areas to explore as well. Wuthering Waves Version 1.1 will introduce Mt. Firmament to explore. Meanwhile, the first character on banner will be Jinhsi, followed by Changli. Jinhsi will be a Spectro Broadblade Resonator and Changli will be Fusion Sword. Jinhsi’s signature weapon will be the Ages of Harvest and Changli’s will be Blazing Brilliance.

As well, the main story will continue with Main Quest Chapter 1 Act 7. We already know from Kuro Games’s previous communications that Jue will appear as a boss fight in the upcoming chapter. Like Scar, you’ll be able to challenge Jue again multiple times. Jue will also be available as an Echo to collect and use. Other new Echoes include Clang Bang, Dwarf Cassowary, and Lightcurhser. There will also be a new Companion Quest focusing on Changli. Finally, there will be several events both permanent and limited-time.

Wuthering Waves is readily available on the Windows PC and mobile devices. Version 1.1 of Wuthering Waves will go live on June 28, 2024.

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Even if not able to reach the same heights as the game's top tiers, Yangyang's ability to deal high amounts of damage and provide your DPS with a boost of Resonance Energy makes her a fair pick for those looking for a sub-DPS/utility support in Wuthering Waves.

But how exactly should you build her? For all looking to bring out the best in her and don't particularly care about the game's meta, here's the best Yangyang build in Wuthering Waves.

The best weapons for Yangyang

The best weapon for Yangyang in Wuthering Waves is the 5-star Emerald of Genesis. Widely considered the best sword in the game, the weapon will provide a great amount of Crit Rate (24.3% at level 90) while also offering her a welcome 12.8% increase in Energy Regen (R1). Yangyang will also be able to get a boost in ATK after performing her Skill while wielding it.

You can get Emerald of Genesis for free by selecting it as your 5-star Weapon Supply Chest pick. You can get the supply chest as a reward for reaching Union Level 45. After reaching the level, you can claim it by heading to the Awakening Journey event page.

The best 4-star weapons

If you have not managed to get our main pick yet or are using it on your main DPS, the best 4-star weapon for Yangyang is Scale: Slasher.

Even if lacking the Crit Rate increase of Emerald of Genesis, the weapon will offer a massive amount of ER and allow her to gain an extra amount of Concerto Energy per 20-second intervals. As Yangyang needs to use Zephyr Song to quickly stack Melodies, Lumingloss will be my second pick given its Heavy Attack buff. To recap, you can check out an overview of the best weapons for Yingyang below, as well as a few extra recommendations as an extra:

The best Sonata and Echoes for Yangyang

As her best role is that of a sub-DPS focused on providing energy, crowd control, and damage in quick rotations, the best Sonata for our Yangyang build is a full Moonlit Clouds set. The set will offer a welcome 10% boost in ER and increase her supporting capabilities by allowing her to offer a 22.5% attack buff with her Outro Skill.

To further boost her supporting capabilities, our main echo pick will be Impermanence Heron. After being used, the echo will allow her to also offer a 12% Damage Bonus buff to the character taking the field. I then recommend that you pair our main pick with two elites and two common echoes in a 4-3-3-1-1 composition.

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Best stats and substats

The best main stat for our main echo will be Crit Rate, although I recommend that you change it to DMG if using a Crit Rate weapon. For our remaining picks and to further enhance Yangyang's damage, go with pairs of Aero DMG Bonus and ATK.

When looking at substats, I recommend that you prioritize echoes with Crit Rate, ER, ATK, and Basic Attack DMG Bonus. Keep in mind that you will need to raise her Crit Rate stat to at least 50% to deal consistent damage, so make that your first priority.

Are her Resonance Sequences a must?

Unfortunately yes, as her damage at RS0 will be underwhelming when compared to most of the game's cast. On that note, I recommend that those looking to use her try to get at least her first three sequences, as her third node "Nature Sings in Symphony" will increase her Resonance Skill's damage by 40% and its pulling effect by 33%. Her fourth and fifth nodes, "Close Your Eyes and Listen in" and "Winds Whisper in Harmony" are also game changers and will boost the damage of her Feather Release move and Resonance Liberation by 95% and 85% respectively.

The best teams for Yangyang

Thanks to her supporting capabilities and ability to gather enemies through the use of Zephyr Domain and Wind Spirals (her Skill and Liberation respectively), Yangyang shines the most when paired with DPSs who rely on their Liberation and ability to deal AoE DMG. For that, the best team for her will feature Jiyan as its main DPS and Verina as its healer.

Although she won't be able to add to his damage as much as the game's top tiers, using Calcharo as a DPS can also work given her ability to provide him with Resonance Energy.

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Thanks to her ability to deal high Liberation damage, offer a 38% Resonance Skill DMG Deepen buff, and her title as the game's only shielder, Taoqi can be a great addition to a wide array of teams in Wuthering Waves.

But who can benefit the most from her buff? And more importantly, which weapon and Sonata should you pick to potentialize her strengths? For all looking to awaken her true potential as a defensive support, here's the best Taoqi build in Wuthering Waves.

The best weapons for Taoqi in Wuthering Waves

As Taoqi's whole kit scales off Defense, the best weapon for her is the 4-star Dauntless Evernight. The weapon earns the spot given its 61.56% DEF substat (at level 90). When using the broadblade, you will also be able to get another 15% boost in the stat by performing her Intro Skill (R1). Using the 4-star Discord can also work, as its Energy Regen value will increase her Liberation availability.

Dauntless Evernight is also my main F2P pick for Taoqi, as you can find a free copy of it within the Port City of Guixu. The free copy of the weapon will only become available after you complete the We Promise, We Deliver quest. You can check out its exact location in our How to get all free 5 and 4-star weapons in Wuthering Waves guide. For F2P players looking to get an extra boost in ER, the craftable 4-star Broadblade#41 will be my main pick.

Best Sonata and Echoes for Taoqi

The best Sonata for Taoqi is a full Moonlit Clouds set. The set shines through its ability to provide a handy amount of ER and further empower her Outro Skill by adding a 22.5% ATK buff to it. As Taoqi's ability to constantly self-heal will allow you to always proc its buff, a full Rejuvenating Glow set will be my main alternative.

When using Moonlit Clouds, the best main echo for Taoqi is Impermanence Heron. The echo is a must, as it will allow you to offer a 12% all-damage boost to the character taking the field after her. I recommend that you pair our main pick with two Elites and two Common echoes. If using Rejuvenating Glow, go with Bell-Borne Geochelone as your main.

Best stats and substats

As the focus of our build lies in both strengthening her shield and allowing her to deal good damage, I recommend going with Crit Rate as the main stat for your main echo. For the remaining ones, go with pairs of Havoc DMG Bonus and DEF.

When using any weapon but Dauntless Evernight, replace one of your Havoc DMG Bonus echoes with a DEF one to make sure her shield will offer enough protection. Substat-wise, prioritize Crit Rate, DEF, and Energy Regen. Don't overlook ER, as having at least 130% will allow you to perform her Liberation without worry on every rotation.

Are Taoqi's Resonance Sequences a must?

No, as Taoqi can work extremely well even without them. However, those looking to potentialize her should prioritize getting her first node sequence, Essense of Tranquility. Once active, the node will increase the HP of each shield instance generated by her Timed Counters by 40%. Her second node will also add a lot by increasing the Crit Rate and DMG of her Resonance Liberation by 20%.

Best teams for Taoqi in Wuthering Waves

The best team for Taoqi features her as its defensive support, Danjin as its main DPS, and either Verina or Baizhi as its healer. Overall, Taoqi feels handmade for Danjin, as the latter can both perform her Skill at no cooldown and buff her biggest sources of damage with a 23% Havoc DMG Deepen boost. Even if they won't be able to make use of her buff half as well, Taoqi is also a good fit for teams featuring either Yinlin or Calcharo in the main DPS slot.

How to play Taoqi

Taoqi is most at home when working as a quick swap support focused on performing her Intro Skill, as many Timed Counters as possible, her Liberation, her Echo Skill, and her Outro Skill in quick succession. If using her together with Danjin, don't forget to also fit in Rocksteady Shield for an extra layer of protection.

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If you've played through all of the initial storyline for Wuthering Waves, then you've met Camellya and she probably left some kind of impression on you with her actions in the story. With said impression in mind, you're also probably wondering if she'll end up being a playable character, so I've got some insight about that will probably make you happy.

Will Camellya be playable in Wuthering Waves?

I've played several Gacha games over the years, and one thing that has always been a commonality is the determination of which characters show up as playable. That commonality is that important characters that interact with the PC (Player Character) tend to become playable. As I said, this is common in most gacha games, and I believe that Camellya's unique situation with the PC in Wuthering Waves qualifies for this metric. While this may seem like speculation, there's more evidence that Camellya will be playable in Wuthering Waves.

The single largest piece of evidence that Camellya will be a playable character is that her kit has been leaked, and not just recently, but as far back as CBT 1. While it's extremely likely that it will be different once she officially releases, the fact that she even had a viewable kit as far back CBT 1 means that Kuro Games has long since planned for her arrival. Since she hasn't been officially announced, there's always a chance that she may never see the light of day, but I think that's highly unlikely. Why?

Camellya is extremely popular in the Wuthering Waves community. If you've played through the story, you probably have a good idea why that is. Attractive female characters often perform exceptionally well in the Gacha market, and Camellya is no exception. Her captivating allure, combined with her bold and unforgettable actions in the storyline made her a standout favorite among players. The fact that she is so popular means she will very likely be playable, and sooner than you might think.

When will Camellya become playable in Wuthering Waves?

While we don't have any official dates or any open marketing about Camellya's banner, there is a high chance we can see Camellya become playable as early as version 1.2. Why? There is a common gacha trope of important characters becoming playable when the main story is focused upon them.

Jiyan, Wuthering Wave's first limited five-star character, is one of the most important characters in the later half of the 1.0 storyline, which is why he was released first. This supports the assumption that character story relevance plays a role in predicting which characters become playable, and when. Considering Camellya's interactions with the PC during the Black Shores mini-arc, this acts as further evidence of Camellya's upcoming arrival being sooner than you think. The fact that Camellya is the only leaked character with a leaked kit attached means that Kuro Games is probably cooking her up to be released very soon.

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Your Data Bank in Wuthering Waves is easily one of the most important tools at your disposal. It helps you keep track of all the different Echos that you have encountered or caught, and provides you with valuable information regarding them.

Alongside all that, the Data Bank also increases your chances of catching higher rarity Echos. It is the most reliable way to get yourself 5-star Echos, the highest rarity Echos in the game. Before you can get those Echos, you must first level up your Data Bank.

So how do you level up the Data Bank in Wuthering Waves?

How To Level Up Data Bank Fast

You can level up your Data Bank in Wuthering Waves by fighting and capturing Echos. Each time you defeat an Echo, you will gain a certain amount of XP, and that XP will contribute to your Data Bank level.

Of course, all Echos will not give you the same XP. Capturing higher rarity Echos will get you more XP and increase your Data Bank level much faster. You can also make this process faster by focusing on catching one unique Echo and taking on Echo boss fights.

While the Echo system is extremely important, it can also be a bit complex at times. Make sure you check out our guide on how the Echo system works in Wuthering Waves.

Capturing the Same Echo

All the Echos that you encounter in this game can be found in the Data Bank. To maximize your XP gain, you will want to choose one specific Echo and start tracking them using the Data Bank. This will pinpoint the exact location of this Echo, allowing you to get to them and capture them.

This is a great way to get a lot of XP because capturing more than one of the same Echo will give you a chance of obtaining a higher rarity version. A higher rarity version will give you more XP, and in this case, it will also give you the XP of the lower rarity version.

There is no guarantee that fighting Echos in the wild will give you an Echo drop. Echo drops are not guaranteed, so you will need to take down quite a few to maximize your XP gain this way.

Echo Boss Fights

The other way to maximize XP gain for your Data Bank is by taking on Echo boss fights. Echo bosses are usually going to give you more XP when you defeat them, but they are also much more difficult to take down.

Alongside that, there are also a limited amount of these bosses in the game, limiting the amount of fights that you can have. Echo bosses are also insanely good if you capture them.

The Inferno Rider for example is one of, if not the best Fusion Echo in the game. It is very good in combat and goes well with any Fusion Resonator in the game. Other than what the Inferno Rider provides in combat, you can also use the Inferno Rider to travel around the map.

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Out of all the different resources that you can get in Wuthering Waves, none are more valuable than Astrite. Astrite is the premium currency in the game and it allows you to buy a lot of valuable in-game items like Tides. Being so valuable also makes Astrite very scarce and difficult to obtain.

Being a gacha game, the Astrite system is designed to make players want to purchase it using real money. Luckily though, there are also ways that let you get a ton of Astrite for free. In this guide, we will be looking at all the different ways to get free pulls of Astrite in Wuthering Waves.

How to Get Astrite for Free

Other than buying it with real money, you can get Astrite by simply playing the game and completing specific objectives along the way. There are also reward tracks and passes that allow players to get Astrite on a daily basis. We will be looking at all of these in more detail below.

Daily Login Rewards

Daily login rewards are the easiest way to get a lot of guaranteed Astrite. Everyone will have access to these rewards and all you have to do to get them is simply login into the game. They don’t even require you to play as simply logging in will let you claim your rewards.

When starting out, there will be a lot of permanent daily login events. These have no expiry date and will always be there no matter when you start playing. There will also be current events which have an expiry date, so make sure you complete them before time runs out. A lot of events will require you to complete specific tasks, but most of these tasks will be fairly easy to complete.

The daily login events will also provide you with a lot of other valuable items and resources alongside Astrite. For example, events will let you unlock Energy Cores. Energy cores are an essential item for upgrading weapons and making them stronger. You can learn more about weapon upgrades by checking out our article on weapon leveling in Wuthering Waves.

Daily Tasks

Once you reach Union level 10, you will gain access to the handbook. Unlocking the handbook will allow you to complete daily tasks and earn a number of different rewards. Astrite is one of the rewards that you can get from these tasks.

Most of the daily tasks are fairly easy to do, and by just doing a few of them daily, you can end up getting yourself a ton of free Astrite.

Character Trials

Character trials in Wuthering Waves allow you to train with your characters in game and learn more about them. The game rewards you for completing the skill training with your resonators, and one of the rewards is 10 Astrite. While this isn’t a huge amount, it is extremely easy to get, and skill training will also generally help you master your characters.

Mail

Make sure you check your mail, as you can get a good amount of Astrite for free this way. In case of an unplanned maintenance or some other similar issue affecting the game, the game’s devs might compensate you with some sort of reward, like Astrite.

To get this though, you will need to claim it through the game’s mail system. All you have to do is open up the message and claim the reward from there. These mails do have an expiry system so make sure you check the mail tab whenever you can.

Delivering Sonance Caskets

Sonance Caskets in Wuthering Waves are a great way to get Asterite and a ton of other rewards. You will find Sonance Caskets scattered across the game’s map, and delivering these caskets to an antique collector will reward you with Asterite and other items.

Cooking

Cooking is a pretty important feature in Wuthering Waves, and one of its many benefits is the Asterite it gets you. You can’t really cook Asterite in this game, but you can level up your cooking proficiency and earn rewards that way.

Fighting Bosses (Echos)

Other than earning rewards through the Data Bank, fighting and defeating Echos will also earn you some Astrite. You can find various Echo boss fights scattered all across the map of Wuthering Waves.

Data Bank

The Data Bank in Wuthering Waves allows you to keep track of all the Echos that you have caught. You can level up your Data Bank by catching more and more Echos. As you level up your Data Bank, you will hit milestones and these milestones allow you to claim a set of rewards.

Echos are a big part of Wuthering Waves’s overall gameplay and catching them will let you equip them to your character. You can learn more about how Echos work in Wuthering Waves by checking out our guide on it.

Pioneer Association

You can also earn Astrite by simply exploring the map in Wuthering Waves. Make sure you report back to the Pioneer Association every once in a while and claim your rewards. The more you explore, the more Astrite you get.

Challenges

Throughout your journey in Wuthering Waves, you will come across a lot of different chests in the form of challenges. You can complete these short challenges and earn yourself a quick and easy reward. While these challenges don’t give you a lot of Astrite, they are very easy to complete and you will find a lot of them in the game.

Tower of Adversity

The Tower of Adversity is great for players looking for an extra challenge or some epic encounters, but alongside that, it is also a great way to earn some amazing rewards. There are 4 different levels in the Tower of Adversity and you get rewarded for your progress with Hazard Records.

The Hazard Record is a currency that is exclusive to the Tower of Adversity and it can be traded for a number of different items in the Tower of Adversity store. When it comes to making Asterite, the Tower of Adversity is one of the best ways to do so, but it can be fairly hard to go through, especially for newer players.

Blobflies

Blobfly’s in Wuthering Waves are small flying creatures that you can catch and collect. Catching them will get you 10 Astrite, and there are a total of 43 Blobfly’s in Wuthering Wavees. You can check out our guide on all 43 Blobfly locations in Wuthering Waves to catch all of them.

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Like a lot of action RPGs out there, Wuthering Waves is fully built around its fast-paced and engaging gameplay. The game plays very smoothly and allows for a lot of skill expression and creativity. One of the aspects that fully showcases this is the teambuilding in Wuthering Waves.

Teambuilding is an integral part of Wuthering Waves’ combat and overall gameplay. It can be a bit difficult to get used to and understand though, especially for players new to Wuthering Waves or the genre itself. Our ultimate teambuilding guide will look at all the essentials that you will need to know concerning teambuilding. By mastering teambuilding you can maximize your damage and take on any foe.

Ultimate Teambuilding Guide

Looking at the basics, Wuthering Waves requires you to have a team of 3 different characters that you will take into the game. You can switch between all 3 of them during combat and all characters in this game provide something unique. So, how do you make an ideal team in Wuthering Waves?

When making a team in Wuthering Waves, the 2 main things you need to look at are synergies between characters and the overall team composition. Both of these will help maximize your teams damage and fully utilize the characters.

Alongside teambuilding, understanding other aspects of the game like the weapons system is also important. Make sure you check out our weapon investment and weapon leveling guide.

Synergies

The synergy between characters is very important to consider for teambuilding in Wuthering Waves. It will help you get the best out of your characters and make them feel much stronger. Synergy is especially important when you are just starting out and have a limited amount of characters. It can help you decide which characters to unlock to complete your team.

Say for example that your favorite character in the game is Jiyan. Being a primary DPS, Jiyan relies a lot on his ultimate being up to maximize his damage potential. So a character that can help Jiyan build up energy will synergize pretty well with him. You can get pretty creative with this and try out some fun and interesting team compositions.

Team Composition

Alongside having synergies between your teammates, you will also need to make sure you have a proper team composition. A good team composition in Wuthering Waves will rely a lot on having good damage but also good support tools to go along with that damage.

A standard team comp in Wuthering Waves will consist of a main DPS, secondary DPS, and support.

Main DPS

Your main DPS character will be responsible for most of your team’s damage. Their sole purpose is to deal a ton of damage and decimate enemies. Characters like Jiyan and Rover are perfect for this as their kits allow them to dish out a lot of damage in a short amount of time.

Secondary DPS

Having a secondary DPS character is also very important, as they can provide your team with valuable damage but alongside that also provide some utility. Someone like Mortefi or Sanhua can fit this role well as they have decent damage and good utility. Mortefi for example can buff your main DPS and help them deal much more damage.

Support

To round out your team you will need a support character. Supports are often overlooked by people when building a team, but their importance can not be understated. While they do not have a lot of damage, they can provide your team with valuable utility like heals and damage buffs. Verina is the best support in the game right now, and this is mainly due to the damage buff she provides. It is a significant buff that lasts for a good amount of time.

Example Team

Above we have an example team in Wuthering Waves. Calcharo is our main DPS, Jianxin our secondary DPS, and Baizhi our support.

This is a pretty standard team as each character fills a specific role and provides something valuable to our team. You will generally want to open fights with Baizhi here, then go to Jianxin and end with Calcharo. This will allow you to utilize your buffing abilities and set up Calcharo to deal loads of damage.

One of the best things is how creative Wuthering Waves allows players to be. You can opt to follow a standard team composition or go for something unique that isn’t meta. Try out different team compositions to find out what works best for you.

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Wuthering Waves is an open-world Gacha game that came out in May 2024. It’s a free-to-play RPG that has often been compared to the likes of Genshin Impact. This action-packed game offers its own unique take on the battle pass system called The Pioneer Podcast.

It works similarly to other battle pass systems where the more you play, the more progress you will make towards it, leading you to earn more rewards. This reward system helps keep the players engaged and excited towards the game on a consistent medium to long-term basis.

The Pioneer Podcast

The Pioneer Podcast usually lasts for the duration of a Version patch or about 40 days. It features free and premium rewards at each level ending at level 70. These rewards include weapon and resonator upgrade materials, shell credits, as well as cooking and crafting items.

The free rewards are unlockable for everyone who plays, while the premium rewards can only be accessed by purchasing the Insider Channel. There is also a Connoisseur Channel, which offers all the rewards available within the Insider Channel, as well as some additional rewards on top of it.

If you happen to be new to Wuthering Waves, make sure you check out our guide on what to prioritise in the early game. We look at all the essentials that you need to know going into the game.

Is the Battlepass Worth It?

The quick and simple answer is yes, but only if you are willing to invest the time into it. While you do get end up getting some amazing rewards, the battle pass does require you to play a lot.

This means regularly doing your daily missions, completing the weekly boss fights, and participating in seasonal events, to progress as quickly as possible towards the completion of the podcast. Otherwise, it is not advisable to purchase the Insider or Connoisseur channel.

But I will say though, if you’ve started playing Wuthering a bit late, it might not be the best idea to invest in the battle pass, considering you won’t be able to level it up in time to get all those rewards.

If you did start playing early, you can get the battle pass late, because what level you’re on the Public Channel, you’ll unlock the rewards for the Insider Channel up to that level.

Insider Channel vs. Connoisseur Channel

The Insider Channel, which is priced at $10, is likely the most worth-it option. It gives you access to Astrite, Wuthering Waves’ most premium in-game currency. However, the best reward in the Insider channel is a choice of 1 out of 5 exclusive 4-star weapons on podcast level 30. These are among the best 4-star weapons in the entire game, so they can definitely give you an edge in combat. The choices you didn’t select can be unlocked in subsequent premium battle passes.

If you want access to all the premium rewards, but would also like to skip some of the grind, then the Connoisseur Channel may be the right option for you. You will get the benefit of 10 instantly unlocked Pioneer Podcast levels, leaving you with only 60 levels to progress through. You will also be able to unlock exclusive rewards such as Jinzhou Record Sigil and Gilded Ginkgo. It is very pricey though, as $20 for a 40-day battlepass is a steep price.

The Best Option

Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which option is most suitable for you, given the time and financial resources available to you. For most people, the Insider Channel is the better of the two premium options. It gives you access to the same rewards at half the price, given you put in the time. If you are someone who doesn’t have a lot of time, then the Connoisseur pass is surely the best option.

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Wuthering Waves is full of ways to save up those Astrites to get Characters and Weapons you’ve been waiting for and collecting Blobflies is an excellent way to get a couple of extra pulls.

A Blobfly is a flying, fluffering orb-like Tacet Discord, you may have encountered in the wild. They don’t attack your resonators but once defeated you get rewarded with 10 Astrites. The only catch is- you have to be quiet.

All 43 Blobfly Locations

Once a Blobfly gets detected it’ll try to escape and will disappear after a few moments. So, you have to keep your eyes on the lookout for one. Luckily, we have just what you need to locate every single Blobfly on the map.

NOTE: Read on for a guide on finding all blobflies in each area.

Desorock Highland

You can get 4 Blobflies around the Desorock Highland Area

1.Walking to the opposite side of where you teleport from the nearby Resonance beacon, you’ll spot the Blobfly. You should be able to get a clear shot from where you’re standing on the small hill.

2. You’ll spot the Blobfly, once you teleport from to the nearby Resonance Nexus, in front of some vehicles, along the trail.

3. From the top of the steep mountain top, you’re going to glide to a lower ledge

You’re going to want to glide down to the ledge underneath the neighboring mountain.

4.From the mountain top, you’ll be able to spot the Blobfly near the waterfall.

You’ll need to glide down to get a better shot at it.

Central Plains – Gorges Of Spirits

In and around the central plains you can find 4 Blobflies.

Gorges Of Spirits you can find 2 Blobflies.

And between the two lands you can find 3 more Blobflies.

5.Near the Resonance Beacon.

6. Clear shot from the Resonance Nexus nearby.

7. Next to the canopy, on the ledge, you’ll find the next Blobfly.

8. You’ll find this Blobfly close to the Resonance Beacon to the North of the Jinzhou.

9. Next to the path, along the marked area, you’ll find this Blobfly floating around.

10. You’re going to want to move or aim towards South East from the Resonance Beacon to find this moving Blobfly.

11. To the South of the twelve marked Blobfly, you’ll find the next one.

While in the wild don’t forget to fight off and absorb a variety of echoes to complete The Echo Bank and gain more rewards. Follow our guide on Echo Farming to help you make the most of the areas you visit.

Jinzhou

Around the Jinzhou area you can find 5 Blobflies.

12.It will be moving above the lake, get a good aim and you’re sure to get it.

13. Floating and circling above the water of the lake outside the area of Jinzhou, you’ll find this Blobfly.

14. You can find this Blobfly right next to the Resonance Beacon.

15. You’re going to want to go up on the hilltop to find this Blobfly. It’ll be circling around the hill.

16. This Blobfly will also be circling around this mountain top but at its base, near the shore.

Tiger’s Maw

You can Find 8 Blobflies around TigerMaw.

17. North-West of the battle area in a nearly clear field the Blobfly will be floating in the open.

18. Right next to the Resonance Beacon.

19. Right next to the boxes and fence, try to attack it from afar.

20. On top of the mountain near the peak and in an empty field.

21. North East of the Settle Range and South West of the Distribution Center. Stay on high ground.

22. You’ll be able to spot this blobfly from on top of the hill, near the fences.

23. At the Remnant Residence near the ocean.

24. Next to the Resonance Beacon.

Dim Forest

There’s 7 blobflies in and around the Dim forest.

25. North-west to the nearby Resonance Beacon you can find this Blobfly just floating in one spot, if you keep your distance enough.

26.This Blobfly you’ll find moving under the big trees.

27. Next to the ocean, along the path.

28.Near the peak of the steep mountain top.

29. Easily spottable on an empty path of ground.

30. At Wenye Beach you can plunge onto it from a natural mountain bridge or aim at it from ground level.

31. Up on the mountain on the marked area.

Whining Aix’s Mire

32. North West of the Fallen Grave. Hidden in the boxes.

Destroy the boxes and the Blobfly will reveal itself.

33. The Blobfly is located underwater in the marked area and might complete during the Stygian Lacrimosa Quest.

34. South West of the Fallen Grave.

35. Near the edge of the pond of the marked area.

36. Far East of the Fallen Grave.

37. Along the land of the Waving Battlefield.

38. To the North East of the Waving Battlefield near the ocean and on top of the mountain.

Norfall Barrens

Area Unlocks after completing the first Main Story Quest.

39. To the south of the nearest Resonance Beacon.

40. On the small island to the far North East.

41. To the South and west side, follow the edge of the shore until you reach the marked area.

42. To the South West shore of the Norfall Barrens.

43. Located in the South East.

With all the Blobflies collected, you should now have 430 Astrites ready to make some pulls for your next 5-star character or weapon. There’s so much more to explore and Astrites to collect. Sometimes it involves battling bosses and taking on high-level echoes, so check out our Wuthering Waves: Ultimate Combat Guide.

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One of the major elements of Wuthering Waves is the Echo System. Whether you want to get the best stats or you’ve just gotta catch ’em all, collecting Echoes is a big part of the game. Naturally, the rarer the better, so getting your hands on 5-Star Echoes is important.

If you want to get a 5-Star Echo early in Wuthering Waves, we’ll explain exactly how!

How to Get 5-Star Echoes Early

There are two main methods to getting 5-Star Echoes in the game. The first is the traditional way, and the second is a bit of a shortcut to getting just one of these rare Echoes. Don’t worry, though, as we’ll go through both ways!

Unlocking 5-Star Echoes

Getting to the point where 5-Star Echoes drop from defeated enemies might be a bit of a slog, but it’s fairly straightforward. Your first step is to focus on levelling up the Data Bank.

Once you get your Data Bank to level 15, you’ll notice a new percentage under ‘Highest Drop Rarity’. This is for 5-Star Echoes, meaning there’s now a chance they can drop from enemies! From this point on, every additional level makes 5-Stars even more likely to appear, with the likelihood capping at 80% once you reach level 20.

Of course, getting to level 15 is quite a bit of work. Not only do you have to collect a lot of rare Echoes to raise your Data Bank EXP, but you’ll need to raise your SOL3 Phase too. This removes the caps on levelling up your Data Bank – otherwise, you won’t be able to level up!

Guaranteed 5-Star Drops

Although uncommon (and quite difficult), there is a way to get a 5-Star Echo without even needing a level 15 Data Bank. Occasionally in Wuthering Waves, you’ll encounter red enemies which are guaranteed to drop 5-Star Echoes when defeated. While fighting them won’t be easy, it does mean you can grab a 5-Star fairly early in the game.

If you’re in the mood for a challenge, here’s a quick guide to getting your hands on a 5-Star Spearback Echo.

Spearback Guide

The Depths of Illusive Realm, which you can find in the Waving Battlefield to the south of Port Gunchao, is your destination here. While you might have to wander around a bit, eventually, you will find a level 120 Spearback King. Don’t panic! It’s not as tough a fight as it first appears.

Your best bet to winning here is to focus on dodge-counters, as they’ll deal a flat damage rate. Luckily, the Spearback‘s attacks are fairly straightforward, and there are only three of them:

• 5-Swipe Attack
• Double Swipe Attack
• Charge

The first one is 5 single-paw swipes in a row. Counting them is key here because you’ll have to dodge and counter between each one. The double swipe is only the one attack, but you’ll know it’s this because the Spearback will use both its paws. Again, you just need to dodge and counter.

The charge attack is much more difficult to dodge, as it can be tricky to time when the actual attack will hit. There are two strikes to this one, making it doubly hard to dodge-counter. Unless your timing skills are on-point, your best plan is to simply run and avoid the attack entirely.

Once the Spearback King is defeated, he’ll drop his 5-Star Echo. It might not be one of the best Echoes in the game (although who doesn’t want to summon a giant bear in combat?), but it is one of the easier 5-Stars to pick up early.

Are you still in the early game of Wuthering Waves and want to know what to focus on? Check out our tips on What to Prioritise in Early Game!

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Everybody plays games differently, and Wuthering Waves is no exception. While some might just wing it, others prefer to know exactly what they’re getting into, and plan accordingly. Knowing what to prioritise in the early game is crucial if you don’t want to make any rookie mistakes.

So, if you’re just starting out and don’t know what to do, here’s What to Prioritise in Wuthering Waves’ Early Game!

What to Prioritise in Early Game

The early game in Wuthering Waves, as in most games, is full of tutorials and ways to get you to grips with the gameplay. Although you can let the game guide you some of the way, open-world games require a bit of exploration from players.

Here, we’ll be listing some of the top tips to getting ahead at the beginning.

Quests

In these types of games, your Main Quest is going to help you out the most. It not only follows a major plot, but it acts as a tutorial. In addition, completing quests will get you rewards, and who doesn’t love a reward?

As well as the main storyline, picking up side quests wherever you find them is a fantastic idea too. They’re a great way to earn EXP and resources, and can even introduce you to smaller parts of the game that the Main Quest side-steps.

Data Bank

We’ve mentioned it before on our Echo System and Echo Farming guides, but levelling up your Data Bank early is crucial. Echoes are a big part of Wuthering Waves, and provide lots of stat boosts and enhancements for your team.

By levelling up the Data Bank, you increase the drop rate of Echoes, meaning you can pick more up even faster. The more Echoes you collect, the easier combat will be for you.

Characters

In the early game, resources are scarce. So, when it comes to levelling up characters, it’s important to focus on one. Choose a character that you click with, and prioritise building them up. Don’t spread yourself too thin!

Using Waveplates is also a fantastic idea. In the beginning, try to use them more on weapon materials. By doing this, you can unlock better weapons early-on.

Explore

If you’ve ever played an open-world game before, you’ll know that exploring is a big part of the fun. Luckily, Wuthering Waves is no different.

First, it’s a good idea in the early game to take time for unlocking Resonance Beacons. If you’ve played Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom, then you’ll be familiar with hunting for Towers. The Resonance Beacons are exactly the same: unlocking them is like a miniature quest, and once unlocked, you can use them for teleportation.

In doing this, you can also work to reveal the map. Prioritising this right at the beginning will make things much easier further down the line. It always helps to know where you’re going, after all!

Another element of exploration is gathering. All over the world, you’ll find items available to pick up. It’s a good idea to get into the habit of picking up everything you find. These resources can be useful for both crafting and cooking, so having plenty of ingredients is crucial.

Are you ready to get started on your Wuthering Waves journey? Check out our Ultimate Weapon Investment Guide to get the most out of combat!

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In just a short amount of time, Wuthering Waves has managed to become very popular in the action RPG genre. While there are a lot of factors that have contributed to the game’s popularity, nothing has made a bigger impact than Wuthering Waves’ gameplay.

One of the coolest things about Wuthering Waves’ gameplay is the weapon system. The weapon you choose to take into battle will have a massive impact on your overall damage potential. Any weapon you choose can be upgraded to make it even stronger, and to upgrade weapons in this game, you must invest resources.

The overall weapon upgrade system is pretty confusing, even more so if Wuthering Waves is your first action RPG. Luckily for you, our guide will look at everything that you will need to know about weapon investment in Wuthering Waves.

Weapon Investment Guide

When selecting a weapon that you want to invest in and upgrade, the 2 most important things to consider are the weapon’s rarity and the resources needed to upgrade the weapon. We will look at both of those in more detail below.

Weapon Rarity

No matter which weapon you choose to upgrade, the type of resources that you will need will be the same. What will not be the same is the total number of each resource needed. All weapons in Wuthering Waves will have a rarity attached to them. Weapons that are higher in rarity will require more resources than less rare weapons.

In total, there are 5 different rarities in Wuthering Waves. The least rare weapons in this game will be 1-star rarity, and the most rare will be 5-star. In terms of how it works, this system is the same as the traditional item rarity system that uses colors to display rarity.

As they are the strongest, 5-star weapons will generally be the most sought-after. Fortunately, anyone can get a guaranteed 5-star weapon in Wuthering Waves through the weapon selector feature. Check out our guide on the 5-star weapon selector for more info on that.

Resources Required

There are 3 primary resources that you will need to have in order to upgrade your weapons in Wuthering Waves. These are:

• Experience points
• Energy Cores
• Waveplates

So how do each of these work?

Experience Points

Experience points or XP is the base resource required to increase your weapons level. The rarity of your weapon will ultimately decide how much XP you need. Other than that, as the level of your weapon increases, additional levels will require even more XP.

The amount of XP you can use for your weapon fully depends on the time you invest in the game. Playing more will let you generate more XP and level up your weapons much faster.

Energy Cores

You will need Energy Cores in Wuthering Waves, as they will let your weapon undergo Ascension. The game has certain caps in place that stop people from grinding too much and fully leveling up their weapons. Energy Cores will let you go through these caps, so you can keep leveling up your weapon.

There are 2 different ways to get Energy Cores in Wuthering Waves. The first is through quests that you can complete. You can get Energy Cores from both main and side quests. The second way to get Energy Cores is through the Weapon Crafting Store located in Jinzhou.

Waveplates

Lastly, to level up your weapons, you will also need to use plenty of Waveplates. Waveplates are Wuthering Waves’ stamina system. While Waveplates are like a currency, they will automatically generate over time. Check out our “how fast do waveplates replenish in Wuthering Waves” for more information on this topic.

Various in-game actions like performing boss fights will require Waveplates to do. Higher rarity weapons will require you to do more Waveplate related actions, so they will automatically take longer. In relation to that, it’s important to learn efficient Echo farming to get the most out of your Waveplates.

Choosing the Best Weapon to Upgrade

The choice of which weapon to upgrade will ultimately come down to what you need from your weapon. 5-star weapons are obviously going to be the strongest, but they will require a ton of resources to upgrade. Alternatively, 1-star weapons are extremely cheap to upgrade, but they have a limit to how strong they can be.

When you’re just starting out, the best option that you can go for is upgrading 2-star and 3-star weapons. These weapons will not require a lot of resources to upgrade, and can provide you with more than enough damage early on in the game.

For 5-star weapons, the safest choice to go for is the Emerald of Genesis. You wont have access to a lot of 5-star weapons in Wuthering Waves, as they are pretty hard to get. The Emerald of Genesis is perfect, as it is the best possible weapon for a lot of different characters in this game.

Overall though, one single weapon will never be the best for everyone. So the choice will eventually come down to which character you enjoy the most and which weapon suits them the most.

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Waveplates in Wuthering Waves work pretty much the same as the stamina system that can be found in other similar games. In games like Wuthering Waves, stamina is often a very useful resource as there are specific actions that can only be done using stamina.

Unlike a lot of other resources in Wuthering Waves, Waveplates will automatically replenish over time. This means that to get Waveplates, all you have to do is sit back and wait for the Waveplates to fill themselves up.

So, at what rate do Waveplates replenish in Wuthering Waves?

How Fast Do Waveplates Replenish

It takes 24 hours to get 240 Waveplates, and 240 is the maximum amount you can hold at a time. In terms of hours, you will replenish 10 Waveplates every hour.

240 Waveplates are a pretty good amount for one day, as you can complete a lot of actions wth it. For example, you can perform a total of 4 Echo boss fights using 240 Waveplates. Each fight will take 60 Waveplates to initiate. You can learn more about fighting Echos by checking out our guide on Echo farming in Wuthering Waves.

As Echos automatically replenish over time, spend as much as possible. There is no point saving Waveplates in Wuthering Waves. Do make sure though that you are spending the Waveplates smartly. Early on for example, using Waveplates for boss fights will be much more effective than Simulation training. Optimizing your spending will allow you to get the most out of your Waveplates every day.

Other Ways to Replenish Waveplates

If you happen to run out of Waveplates, you don’t have to necessarily wait for them as there are 2 other ways to get Waveplates in Wuthering Waves.

The first way is through Crystal Solvents. Consuming a Crystal Solven will replenish 60 Waveplates, which is 6 hours worth of Waveplates. These items are 4-star rarity, so they can be quite rare to come by.

The other way you can get Waveplates is through Asterite. Asterite is one of the most valuable resources you can get in Wuthering Waves and it has several different uses. While it can be used to get Waveplates, its better to use your Asterite for other things, especially if you are a F2P.

Both the Crystal Solvent and Asterite will instantly get you Waveplates. If you are starting out in the game, it’s best to just wait for the Waveplaters to replenish automatically. Both these resources are pretty useful and you should only use them when you absolutely have to.

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UPDATE 5PM UK: Wuthering Waves developer Kuro Games has detailed its improvement plan for the game following a shaky launch.

Major improvements include redesigning the skip function and increasing the number of skippable scenes, plus optimising combat with better controller use and feedback. These points and more are outlined in a new blog post.

As further compensation for the disruption, players will be given ten Radiant Tides for gacha pulls, as well as a free custom 5-Star Standard Resonator voucher.

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Looking for Wuthering Waves guides? After several years of development, the time has finally arrived for Kuro Games' gacha game to dazzle us with its sci-fi open world, monster collecting, and cast of complex characters.

If you're a fan of RPGs like Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy but miss the flair of spectacle fighters like Devil May Cry, then Wuthering Waves might be for you. If you're keen to dive into everything the free PC game has to offer, we've got all the WuWa guides you need to get started, as well as a gameplay overview to help you get to grips with the gacha game's myriad mechanics.

Understanding any given sentence in Wuthering Waves is like trying to discern sensible meaning from the back of a rain-bleached Doritos packet you found while cleaning your gutters. Last week, players of the character action gacha asked for more freedom to skip story scenes and dialogue. Having sunk a bunch of hours into the game, I can see why. The combat may be swish and the traversal across its rolling landscape flowing and carefree, but the lore-obsessed babble of its characters is mind-numbing. Wuthering Waves has been this month's lightning rod for hype. But it's worth dissecting what it's actually like to play.

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Wuthering Waves is the latest open-world RPG gacha game to follow in the wake of the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, but Kuro Games’ free-to-play offering has had to deal with a bit of a wobbly launch over the last couple of days, leading the studio to scramble to address login problems, detail additional upcoming improvements and offer players some in-game games as means of apology.

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Sometimes you gotta know when to fold, and trying to get new hotness RPG Wuthering Waves to play nice with the Steam Deck has got me creasing like an origami crane. While its Epic Games Store release can be worked around, and Proton GE will get the game’s own launcher running, no combination of software, compatibility tools, or installation folder deep-diving seems capable of actually booting the game proper.

As such, I’m accepting defeat. Obviously with apologies to any studious Steam Deck Academy readers.

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One of the most important choices to make when assembling your team in Wuthering Waves is who your DPS character will be. There are tons of different options to choose from, with a number of them being extremely strong. DPS is usually the core of most people’s teams, so it’s often the first thing most people consider.

While she may not be the most popular pick, Rover is a very strong DPS character when used correctly. She has extremely high damage potential and is very easy to get used to. One of the best things about Rover is the fact that she is unlocked by default. So you can start using her as soon as you start the game.

Before you can take her into combat though, knowing how to build her is very important. An optimized build will not only make her easier to play, but it will also make her feel much stronger in game.

Ultimate Rover Guide

Our guide will be focusing on the Spectro version of Rover. She also has a Havoc variant that is pretty strong and fun in its own way, but the build for that is completely different.

The main things to consider when building Rover will be what Echos to pick and the weapons to bring along. Other than that, it is also important to put together the right team to go along with Rover. All these factors combined are what will determine your character’s strength.

So without further ado, let’s get right into it and look at her build in more detail.

Echos

Rover is a pure damage dealer, so the main Echo you equip with her needs to reflect that. The best option for the main Echo will be the Mourning Aix. This Echo will boost Rover’s overall Spectro DMG and provide her with a big boost for her ultimate.

Even if you don’t use Rover as your primary DPS, the Mourning Aix is still going to be the best option. Rover’s full kit is based around maximizing damage and no other Echo will fit her better than Mourning Aix.

For your stats, your priority should be:

• CRIT Rate
• CRIT DMG
• Spectro DMG
• ATK%
• Energy Regen

Alongside these stats, you can also go for stats like the Resonance Libteration DMG bonus or Resonance Skill DMG bonus. both of these benefit Rover a lot and go well with her kit.

For the Sonata effect, a 5-piece Celestial Light is the best option that you can go for. It will give you higher damage than any other Sonata effect in the game. You can choose to go with a 2-piece Celestial Light and combine it with something else, but this will mean losing some damage.

RELATED: Echo Farming Guide – Wuthering Waves

Weapons

The Emerald of Genesis is almost always going to be the best weapon option in the game for Rover. You will get a good amount of increase in damage and alongside that, the weapon also gives a massive boost in energy regen.

Energy regen is generally a valuable stat, and Rover can benefit a lot from it. Other than the Emerald of Genesis, you can also go for a weapon like Commando of Conviction or Lunar Cutter. Both are pretty good substitutes if you do not have the Emerald of Genesis.

Ideal Team

Rover will almost always be your main DPS or in some rare cases the secondary DPS. Even when played as a secondary DPS, Rover will mainly be used for the damage she provides.

If you are playing her as a main DPS, then you will need a support and secondary DPS to go along with Rover. For your support, Verina is always a good option as she is one of the best utility characters in the game. She is a great healer, and on top of that, she also gives massive boosts in damage to her teammates. For the secondary DPS character, multiple options are more than good enough to go with Rover. Someone like Sanhua can provide valuable damage and the utility you need from a secondary DPS character.

Of course, you can also play Rover as a secondary DPS character in your team. So if you want Rover in your team and want another high DPS there too, you can replace your secondary DPS slot with a character like Jiyan. Jiyan will give your team much higher damage, as he is one of the best DPS characters in the game right now. You can check out our guide on the best build for Jiyan to bring the most out of him.

Overall Playstyle

When playing Rover, the main things to keep in mind are her Forte Circuit Gauge and her Resonance Skills. You can charge up Rover’s Forte Circuit Gauge while she is on the field. Combos will generally charge up the Gauge much faster, with heavy attacks helping even more.

Once the Forte Circuit Gauge is filled halfway, you can perform her Resonance Skills and deal a ton of damage. You will ideally want to cast her Resonance Skills as soon as they are ready. They do not have specific synergies and are essential in maximizing Rover’s DPS.

While we’re on the topic of playstyle, consider checking out our complete combat guide for Wuthering Waves!

Rover is overall very beginner friendly, as she is pretty easy to pick up. Despite being beginner friendly, she is still an extremely good DPS character in this game. On top of being good, she is also extremely fun to play. Optimize your build and put together an ideal team to maximize her damage.

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When building a team in Wuthering Waves, one of the most important things to consider is who your DPS character will be. Your DPS character will always be the main carry of your team and is probably the hardest selection right now. There are a ton of different DPS characters in the game right now, with most of them being very good in their own way.

A lot of people in Wuthering Waves want their DPS character to just dish out insane amounts of damage in seconds. Well if that is you, then look no further than Encore. In terms of pure DPS, there aren’t many characters better than Encore in the game.

To fully utilize Encore’s damage though, you must first know how to build her. An optimized build can elevate her damage by an instance amount. Optimizing builds in Wuthering Waves is often the hardest part for a lot of players. Fortunately, our guide will help you with exactly that by giving you the best way to build Encore.

Ultimate Encore Guide

When building a character in Wuthering Waves, the most important aspects to look at are going to be your Echos and Weapons. Other than these 2 decisions, optimizing your team is also extremely important.

The right build and team selection are essential in maximizing Encore’s damage. There are tons of different options to choose from in Wuthering Waves, which can make the decision a bit difficult. We will be looking at all of these aspects in more detail below.

Echos

For her main Echo, the best option in almost any scenario is the Inferno Rider. Encore is heavily reliant on maximizing her Fusion damage and basic attack damage in her ultimate form. Inferno Rider helps her do that, as he buffs your character’s damage.

The one major downside of Inferno Rider is his extremely long animations. Encore has small windows in which she can deal a ton of damage, and Inferno Riders animations might sometimes be a bit annoying. Still, he is still the best option as the damage boost is very nice to have.

When choosing the Echo Substats, your priority should be:

• CRIT rate and CRIT DMG
• ATK%
• Energy Regen%

Encore relies a lot on basic attack damage and heavy attack damage. Other than that her main window in which you will deal damage is her ultimate form. All this makes having the above stats very important.

Lastly for the Sonata effect, the best way to go is a 5-set Molten Rift effect. Together with your main Echo, the Molten Rift will give you a big boost for your ultimate and fusion damage.

Weapons

The Stringmaster is the way to go when it comes to weapons. Out of all the possible weapons on Encore, the Stringmaster has the highest damage potential. For a DPS character, that is often the most important thing to consider.

Other than Stringmaster, the Cosmic Ripples weapon is also pretty strong. It has slightly less damage than the Stringmaster, but makes up for it by giving you higher energy regen. Encore being so reliant on energy makes having energy regen extremely valuable. Both these weapons are pretty interchangeable, so you can use either of them.

Ideal Team

Finding the right team for Encore can be pretty tricky, mainly because Encore doesn’t have some insane synergy with any character. Some character like Jiyan have a clear composition that is their best. Encore isn’t like that, so when deciding on a comp, a lot of it comes down to your preference.

If we take a standard 3-character team, we will need to have a DPS character, one Sub-DPS, and one support/healer. Encore is our DPS, so we will need to pick a Sub-DPS and healer to round out our team.

For the healer/support spot, Verina is easily one of the best characters you can go for. She is one of the strongest supports in the game right now and fits well into a lot of different team compositions. Not only will she provide you valuable healing, she can also buff the damage of your other characters.

Lastly for our Sub-DPS, we will need someone who can help deal damage alongside Encore. Sanhua is a very good pick for this as alongside having decent damage of her own, Sanhua can also increase the basic attack damage of Encore. Other than Sanhua, Yangyang is also a perfectly fine option. You will lose some damage with Yangyang, but at the same time, you will get better energy regen for Encore. Check out our ultimate Yangyang guide if you do choose that team comp!

Overall Playstyle

In terms of how her abilities work, Encore is a pretty easy to understand character. She is generally not that strong in her normal form, but as soon as she casts her ultimate ability, Encore starts melting enemies. That being said, the main challenge of playing her is utilizing her ultimate.

Encore’s ultimate, allows her to enter into the Cosmos Rave state. She can be in this state for up to 10 seconds, and during this, she will become a melee character and deal insane amounts of damage. The best way to use this ultimate is to always cast it whenever you have the energy. Use the other character when the ultimate is on cooldown and try to build up energy again.

Once you get the hang of her ultimate ability, Encore will start feeling extremely strong. In terms of pure DPS potential, Encore is probably the best in the game. Optimize your build and select the best possible team to turn Encore into the DPS monster she is meant to be.

Make sure to check out our ultimate combat guide for Wuthering Waves.

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When choosing an ideal team in Wuthering Waves, your secondary DPS character plays a pivotal part in making your team feel complete. Your secondary DPS or Sub-DPS characters help boost the overall damage of your team and provide valuable utility that other characters might not bring.

Yangyang is one of the first Sub-DPS characters that most players will unlock quite early in the game. Despite being unlocked early, Yangyang is still a very good character in the right hands. She can provide a lot of extra damage to your team and help build up a lot of energy that your DPS characters will need.

Before you take Yangyang into the game, it’s very important to know what to build with her. Luckily for you, we have put together an ultimate guide to help bring out the best of what she has to offer.

Ultimate Yangyang Guide

When it comes to builds, the main things to consider in Wuthering Waves are Echos and weapons. Both of these help dictate your playstyle and have the biggest impact on your damage. Other that, it is also important to find the best possible team for your character.

We will look at Echos, weapons, and teams in more detail below. This should help you optimize each of these aspects and understand the reasoning behind everything.

Echos

As a secondary DPS build, the best way to build Yangyang is by maxing out her damage. What makes Yangyang so good as a secondary DPS is her overall kit. By maxing her damage you will get a lot of extra damage for your team and on top of that add her utility into the mix.

For your main Echo, the best pick will have to be Feilian Beringal. Yangyang gets a huge boost from Feilian Beringal’s damage boost, which helps in maxing her damage.

If you want to go for a more support-like build, then you can also go for the Bell-Borne Geochelone. You will lose a lot of damage this way, and the Bell-Borne Geochelone Echo will help you boost the damage of your teammates instead.

For the stats, your priority will be:

• CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
• Aero DMG
• ATK%
• Energy Regen

All of these stats fit well with what Yangyang does in the game. Boosting damage is usually the way to go with Yangyang. Again, for a more support-like build, you can give more priority to stats such as Energy Regen, but even for support having damage stats isn’t a bad thing.

Finally, for her Sonata skill you can go both 5-set or a double 2-set. For your 5-set, you will almost always want to go Sierra Gale. This will give you a good amount of damage to work with. For a double 2-set, you can again go Sierra Gale and combine it with something like Moonlit Clouds. In most cases, a 5-set Sierra Gale is the best option as the damage difference between that and the next best option is massive.

Weapons

The ideal weapon for Yangyang is almost always going to be the Emerald of Genesis. This fine work of art will help you increase your overall energy regen and at the same time, also boost your damage.

Alternatively, you can also choose to go for weapons like the Lunar Cutter or Commando of Conviction. These weapons are very strong in their own ways and can bring a lot to the table.

Again if we compare the damage of the Emerald of Genesis with the other 2 weapons, there is a big enough gap to make the Emerald of Genesis come out the clear favorite.

Ideal Team

Alongside the best build, it is also important to have the ideal team. As Yangyang is a secondary DPS character, you will need to have a main DPS and support character to go along with her. You can also opt to use Yangyang in a more supportive role and utilize another secondary DPS character in your team

The main reason for having a secondary DPS character in your team will be the help they provide to your main DPS. In Yangyang’s case, the main way she helps her DPS characters is by giving them an energy boost. Having a character like Jiyan as your carry will be very useful as Jiyan relies a lot on energy to be successful. Similarly, someone like Encore can also hugely benefit from Yangyang’s presence. Check out our ultimate Jiyan guide if you choose to go with this team composition!

Having selected a main DPS, you will also need to find the perfect third member to round out your team. For support, you can go for someone like Verina or Baizhi. Both of these characters are among the best supports in the game and can help make your team much stronger. Another option that you can go for is adding another secondary DPS character to your team. You can play Yangyang in a more supportive role and go for some secondary DPS character like Mortefi.

This isn’t the ideal way to play Yangyang, but it is doable if you desperately need the utility that she provides.

Overall Playstyle

Yangyang is overall a pretty simple character to understand. She will provide your team with good damage, but above that she is great for the utility she provides. Her utility mainly comes in the form of energy regen.

When playing her, the main thing to keep in mind is who you bring in after her. Her outro skill will give a big boost in energy regen, and this is best utilized by your DPS character. Other than that, you will want to use Yangyang in short durations.

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DPS is one of the first things to consider when building a team in Wuthering Waves. It plays a big part in dictating what your team composition will be and what playstyle to adopt. When it comes to choosing a DPS character in this game, the best option in most cases will be Jiyan.

Jiyan is very good at what he does, which is dealing damage. He can take care of any enemy in no time at all, making him an ideal pick for almost any situation. Like all characters in Wuthering Waves though, to get the best out of him, you must use him correctly.

In this guide, we will be looking at what the best way is to play Jiyan in Wuthering Waves. Other than him being very strong, Jiyan is also extremely fun to play. So, by picking him up you will be getting the strongest character and one of the most fun ones to play.

Best Build for Jiyan

How you build a character in Wuthering Waves plays a big part in determining how strong they will feel. The main aspects to consider for your build are your Echos and Weapons. Alongside that it is also important to assemble the perfect team to bring the best out of your character.

We will be looking at the Echoes, Weapons, and team selection in more detail below.

Echos

For your Echos, the Feilian Beringal is easily the best Main Echo to go for. It is one of the best Echos for Aero damage dealers, making it perfect for Jiyan. Other than Feilian Beringal, the Cyan-Feathered Heron is also a perfectly fine option to go for. It isn’t as good as Feiling Beringal, but good enough to do the job.

The stat bonuses you need to be looking at for the secondary stats are going to be:

• Energy Regen
• CRIT Rate
• CRIT DMG
• ATK
• Heavy ATK

Energy Regen is easily going to be your highest priority, mainly because Jiyan is fully dependent on having his Resonance Liberation. He uses a lot of energy and having Energy Regen will make it significantly easy to pilot him. Once you get used to him, you can sacrifice a little bit of Energy Regen for more damage.

Lastly for Sonata effects, you will ideally want to have a full 5-set Sierra Gale bonus. Jiyan loves to have Aero effect bonuses, and having a full Sierra Gale set will help you increase your damage by a lot. Other than that, Lingering Tunes is also not a bad option.

Weapons

As it is his signature weapon, The Verdant Summit is easily the best weapon option for Jiyan. The weapon will give him a huge damage bonus in the form of extra damage related to Resonance skills. This is perfect for Jiyan, as it perfectly complements his overall playstyle and ideal fighting pattern.

If you don’t have the Verdant Summit or want to use something else, weapons like the Lustrous Razor or Autumntrance are pretty good alternatives. Jiyan is mainly just going to be used to dish out damage, and in that aspect, both of these weapons are a bit worse than the Verdant Blade.

Team

You can use up to 3 characters in a team when playing Wuthering Waves. Your team in Wuthering Waves should always be focused on balance above anything else. So, you will need a good balance of DPS and support.

For Jiyan, what you need is 2 characters that will help Jiyan do what he does best, which is dishing out maximum damage. So, what is the best team composition for Jiyan?

Well, Jiyan is always going to be your team’s main DPS. Alongside him, you will ideally want one support too. Verina perfectly fits that role as she is at the moment, one of the best support characters in Wuthering Waves. She will provide a lot of damage boost and healing to your team, helping you substantially increase Jiyan’s overall damage.

The third character to round out your comp can be a Sub-DPS character. This character should be able to deal good secondary damage and help out your team. Mortefi should be able to do that as he has more than good enough damage and will help boost Jiyan’s heavy attack damage.

Both Mortefi and Verina have to be unlocked if you want to use them. If you don’t have them, you can go for someone like Yangyan for Sub-DPS and Baizhi for support. they are both unlocked by default, meaning everyone will have access to them. Of course, they aren’t as good as the previous 2, but they are good enough to do the job until you unlock Mortefi and Verina.

If you’re wondering how elemental reactions work in Wuthering Waves, check out our explanation of the elemental reaction system in Wuthering Waves to know how to build your teams.

Overall Playstyle

Jiyan is honestly pretty easy to play, considering how strong he is. He will take you some time to get used to his attack patterns and stuff, but nothing too complicated.

The main thing to remember about Jiyan is how reliant he is on his Resonance Liberation move. To fully maximize your damage potential, try to always use Jiyan with his Resonance Libteration. Once you get a hang of how he works, Jiyan becomes a force to be reckoned with.

RELATED: Wuthering Waves: Ultimate Combat Guide

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Like all RPGs, the Wuthering Waves combat system is crucial to progressing in the game. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t complex! With several different aspects coming together, it’s important to understand it fully to play the game as well as possible. So, to help you with that, here is our Ultimate Combat Guide to Wuthering Waves!

Ultimate Combat Guide | Elements, Skills, and More

While it’s true that there are some similarities between Wuthering Waves and other games in the genre, there is a real attempt at uniqueness. Although Genshin Impact also uses Elements, there are still plenty of differences between the two. Here, we’ll be breaking down the different aspects of Wuthering Waves’ combat system.

Elements

To begin with, each character in the game is assigned a single attribute or Element, of which there are 6:

• Fusion = Fire
• Glacio = Ice
• Electro = Electric 
• Aero = Air
• Havoc = Dark/Chaos
• Spectro = Light

These signify the type of damage a character will deal in combat. If an enemy gets attacked with its own element-type damage, it will resist it.

Attack Types

There are several different attacks you can use in Wuthering Waves’ combat. Between the basic attacks and the fancier, more special attacks, you’ll have plenty of choices for defeating opponents. Your options are:

• Basic Attack
• Heavy Attack
• Dodge
• Parry
• Resonance Skill
• Resonance Liberation
• Forte
• Intro and Outro Skills

Don’t worry, we’ll be going over each one in detail!

Basic and Heavy Attacks

As the name suggests, Basic Attacks are your bread and butter and are done by pressing the Basic Attack button. Pressing it multiple times will have your character perform a Basic Attack Combo.

By performing a Basic Attack while in mid-air, you can do a ground attack. Alternatively, you can hold in the Basic Attack button to perform a Heavy Attack. This deals much more damage but both of these attacks will cost Stamina.

Dodge and Parry Counters

As important as it is to attack an enemy, it’s also important to avoid being hit. To do this, you’ll need to use the Dodge key. Dodging an attack allows you to dash out of the way, and even double jump, but you can also perform a Special Dodge.

For this, timing is key. By dodging right before an opponent’s attack is about to hit you, you’ll do a flip, time will slow down, and you’ll be invulnerable for a short time. Attacking now allows you to perform a special counterattack.

Watch out for a shrinking ring of light that can appear around your enemy when in combat. This is called a Weakness Halo, and timing your attack to land when the two rings touch will allow you to parry. This will also give you a period of invulnerability, as well as damaging the opponent’s Vibration Strength.

If an enemy’s Vibration Strength is fully depleted, it will become Downed. In this state, you can attack it as much as you want, but watch out! It doesn’t last forever, and when it recovers, it will immediately attack.

Resonance

Each Resonator has two unique skills: a Resonance Skill and a Resonance Liberation skill. The Resonance Skill is more of a basic ability, as it has a much shorter cooldown but does less impact than the other.

The Resonance Liberation skill, on the other hand, uses up Resonance Energy. You generate this by dealing damage and dodging attacks, and each character has their own Resonance Energy meter. By having a longer cooldown, requiring a certain amount of Resonance Energy and creating a lot more impact, it’s more of a finishing move.

Forte

The Forte Gauge can be found above the health bar, and filling it up allows for enhanced attacks and abilities. Each Resonator also has a unique special ability that can be performed by using the Forte Gauge.

To find out what a specific character’s special abilities are, use the button on the bottom-right corner of the Character Overview page.

Intro and Outro Skills

Concerto Energy, seen to the left of the health bar, can also be filled by dodging attacks and dealing damage. Once filled, the icons of your other Resonators will light up, signifying you can switch characters.

When switching from your character with the Concerto Meter filled, they will perform an Outro Skill. This is unique for each Resonator and does different things, from additional damage to a healing boost, and so on.

The new character you’ve selected, once the previous one’s Outro Skill has been completed, will perform an Intro Skill. It’s a good way to use special attacks while also ensuring you’re not focusing only on one character during combat!

Still reading? Keep an eye out, as we’ll be bringing you more Wuthering Waves guides, tips, and tricks in the next few days!

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While the Elemental system in Wuthering Waves may sound similar to that of Genshin Impact, there are some differences. For one, Elements do not react with each other in the same sense as in Genshin.

In this guide, we’ll be explaining how the Elemental System in Wuthering Waves works, including their unique take on Reactions.

Elemental Reaction System Explained

There are a total of 6 different elements in Wuthering Waves. Each character has an element or attribute assigned to them, and this dictates the type of damage they deal in combat. These elements are:

• Fusion – Fire
• Glacio – Ice
• Electro – Electric
• Aero – Air
• Havoc – Dark/Chaos
• Spectro – Light

Each playable character in the game has an element attached to them. But, most importantly, so do enemies. The main Reaction you will find in Wuthering Waves is when a character is fighting an enemy with the same element type. An enemy can resist damage from its own element type. In other words, a Glacio-type enemy will resist Glacio damage, and so on.

Intro and Outro Skills

In place of the Elemental Reactions you might find in other gacha games like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves uses Intro and Outro Skills. These are triggered by switching between Resonators while in combat. To do this, you need to fill up your Concerto meter, located at the bottom of the screen.

Your characters will gain Concerto Energy by dealing damage and using Dodges in combat. Once the meter is filled, the other Resonators’ icons will light up, indicating that switching to one will trigger an Intro and Outro Skill.

Once you’ve switched to a new Resonator while your Concerto meter is full, it will trigger your current character’s Outro. When finished, your newly selected character’s Intro Skill will play out.

Since each Resonator’s skills are unique to them, it’s important to use them strategically. For instance, a support character’s Outro skill may provide additional healing, while a DPS character’s Intro may deal extra damage. Figuring out which strategies work best is all part of the fun!

Interested in reading more Wuthering Waves guides? Check out our Ultimate Combat Guide!

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Wuthering Waves features numerous domains to conquer, each with its own rewards and challenges. You'll likely have stumbled upon the Perspective Bender area, which will be locked for some users. Here's how to unlock Perspective Bender and solve its puzzles in Wuthering Waves.

How to unlock Perspective Bender in Wuthering Waves

To unlock Perspective Bender in Wuthering Waves, complete the Restart the Radar quest. The mission will be on the map's northern side, within the desert region. Look for its question mark icon, which is near the Rearguard Base.

Fortunately, the Restart the Radar quest is relatively easy to complete. It primarily involves turning on a few mechanisms and defeating several enemies. Once those objectives are completed, the waypoint for the Perspective Bender will be open above.

If you go here before completing the Restart the Radar mission, the entrance won't initially appear. So, ensure to do this quest first to unlock the doorway to the domain.

All Perspective Bender puzzle solutions in Wuthering Waves

When opening the portal to Perspective Bender, you'll encounter the Configuration Truth challenge. It features three puzzles to complete, presenting a few rotation devices and mysterious patterns.

Puzzle 1 solution

For the first puzzle, perform a plunging attack (jump and strike) on the white platform. Jumping on it changes the other platforms to black, thus opening the door to the following Perspective Bender puzzle.

Puzzle 2 solution

After opening the doorway, you must activate a rotating device and select 'Rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees'. Then, exit the rotation menu using the 'Quit interaction' button. This will allow you to reach the second puzzle using a layout similar to the first one. You can also rotate it in the other direction to claim a supply chest (just set it back once you're done).

You'll need to match the patterns on the wall by using the plunging attack on three specific platforms. Simply jump on the three hexagon-shaped platforms, which should produce a diagonal line.

Another doorway will open, leading you to the next room in the Perspective Bender domain.

Puzzle 3 solution

To reach the third puzzle in Wuthering Waves' Perspective Bender, select the clockwise rotation to open the door on the right. Hit the platform with the hexagon symbol to unlock an entryway directly across from this room. You can enter this new area, forcing you to battle a few enemies for a Tidal Heritage.

Return to the rotating mechanism and press the clockwise rotation again so the openings are on the top and bottom positions. Go to the entryway at the bottom, where you should see a jumping platform.

You'll encounter another bunch of enemies here, so eliminate them first. Then, head to the stone tablet to investigate it.

Afterward, go to the rotating device and press 'Rotate clockwise by 90 degrees' twice. Now, you must perform a few plunging attacks by turning the top half of the pattern white (use it on four platforms.) The result should look like this:

You'll then complete the last and final puzzle of Wuthering Waves' Perspective Bender domain. The rewards will differ with each player, but you'll most likely earn Union EXP, Astrites, Shell Credits, and upgrade materials. There's also an Advanced Supply Chest just before the exit to give you additional gifts.

Like most challenges, you can obtain a trophy reward after achieving Perspective Bender for the first time. Go to the Trophy's section Exploration tab to claim five Astrites and other available gifts.

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After gathering all of their strength to protect their companions and the nation of Jinzhou, the Rover finally becomes able to control the abilities of the Crownless. Needless to say, the new form is a sight to behold and pushes our protagonist forward as the current best Havoc DPS in Wuthering Waves.

But how should you build the Havoc Rover? To all looking to show the depths of their newfound power, here's the best Havoc Rover build in Wuthering Waves.

The best weapons for the Havoc Rover

The best weapon for the Havoc Rover is the 5-star Emerald of Genesis. The sword is a dream come true for all DPSs. The reason? It's high amount of Crit Rate (24.3% at level 90) and 12.8% Energy Regen boost. Emerald of Genesis will also allow the Rover to boost their ATK by performing their Skill. Keep in mind that you will only be able to fully stack the ATK buff after unlocking their second Sequence Node.

Best alternatives

If the above is not an option for you, the best weapon for the Havoc Rover will be the BP-exclusive Lumingloss. The 4-star is my main pick thanks to its great overall ATK value and ability to boost their Basic and Heavy Attack DMG by 20%. The latter is by far the best passive among the swords of its class and can be especially deadly if paired with certain Outro Skills and Echo buffs.

Commando of Conviction will be my secondary 4-star alternative for the Rover. Although lacking the DMG buff of our top 4-star, the weapon will offer a heavy sum of ATK (412 base plus a 30.3% increase at level 90). It also allows you to get another 15% boost in the attribute after performing their Intro Skill. If you don't mind the loss of its passive, the craftable Sword#18 will provide the same ATK value as Commando of Conviction.

Best Sonata and Echoes

As you can expect, the best Sonata for the Havoc Rover is a full Sun-sinking Eclipse. The Sonata is my main pick given its permanent 10% Havoc DMG Bonus and how it allows you to further enhance the buff by up to 30% after performing basic and heavy attacks.

The best main echo for the Havoc Rover is Dreamless. The echo possesses one of the fastest and highest damaging skills in the game. Tailor-made for the Havoc Rover, you will also be able to exponentially boost its damage if used following their Resonance Liberation. Using Crownless in the main role can also work when in teams not featuring a Havoc DMG-focused support, as the echo will offer a massive boost in both the attribute and Resonance Skill DMG. For the remaining spots, I recommend that you go with two Elites and two Common echoes.

Best stats and substats

As you can see in the image above, the best main stat for our main echo is Crit Rate. This is a must for any DPS, as no matter how high your maximum DMG is, it won't matter if you cannot inflict it. For the remaining echoes, we will then go with pairs of Havoc DMG Bonus and ATK. For the substats, focus on Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK, and Energy Regen.

To deal consistent criticals, you will need to have at least 50 to 60% Crit Rate. After reaching our Rate threshold, I recommend that you shift your main focus to Crit DMG.

Best teams for the Havoc Rover

The best team for the Havoc Rover in Wuthering Waves has him as its main DPS and Danjin as its sub-DPS/support. Danjin is our main support pick thanks to her Outro Skill's ability to provide a 23% Havoc DMG Deepen increase. She is also able to deal massive on-field damage and will guarantee that you will be able to keep up the pace while the Rover is on standby.

We will then have Verina as a healer. Considered the game's best, she will provide both a colossal amount of healing and a universal DMG Deepen buff. She can also revive units while at R0 and fill in as a sub-DPS.

If you don't have Danjin, using Sanhua or Mortefi can also work great. Among the two, Sanhua is my main pick, given her ability to offer a massive Basic Attack Deepen Bonus. Baizhi can also excel in this composition if you don't have Verina or want to save her Energy Points.

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Many mobile games offer hundreds and even thousands of hours of game time without requiring players to spend a dime on it, unless they want to. The 10 best free mobile games players can play right now in 2024 on Android and iOS devices offer content, quality, and worlds worth experiencing without the necessity to pay to enjoy them.

With a focus on games across various genres and styles, these are the 10 best free mobile games worth your attention in 2024.

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact shows the true potential of mobile gaming in 2024 with its continuous updates that improve and expand upon the massive world of Teyvat. There is always a new character to collect, region to explore, and events to partake in. And the best part is most of this is totally free to pursue. The gameplay feels a step above most mobile games, with each playable character having unique powers and the gorgeous cel-shaded, anime-style world.

Pokémon Go

Many years after its unmatched released, Pokémon Go is still going strong with new seasons and frequent releases of new Pokémon to collect. The formula remains the same of walking around the real world to find, catch, and evolve Pokémon. However, raids, various limited-time events, new shiny Pokémon, and more mean this is the best time to check out this game.

Among Us

There is still nothing quite like the mobile game phenomenon that is Among Us. The eternal battle between the crew mates and completing their tasks versus the shadowy imposters is a simple but timeless formula. Whether it is investigating to figure out who the killers are or trying your best to cover your bloody tracks, this is one of the best mobile multiplayer experiences available today.

Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap blends together two of the most compelling ideas for a mobile game: Marvel superheroes and card-battling. Each match only lasts a few minutes with some of the fastest pacing in the genre, which ensures there is the right mix of challenge and excitement. It is just accessible enough, too, to welcome anyone even if you've never played a card game like this before.

Honkai: Star Rail

The other main free mobile game from HoYoVerse is certainly worth a look, even if you aren’t into Genshin Impact. While the style and characters feel quite similar, Honkai: Star Rail trades whimsical fantasy for widespread galactic exploration. In addition, the strategic turn-based RPG combat might be more appealing to those looking for a mobile game with depth but not nearly as demanding.

Roblox

No mobile game in 2024 carries the level of freedom and content as Roblox. Think of any genre or gameplay experience and Roblox likely has it with surprising quality at the same time. Classic games like Murder Mystery 2 let players sus out and defeat the murderer alongside games like Natural Disaster Survival tasks players with staying alive amidst tsunamis and wildfires. There are also newer Roblox experiences these days, such as the incredible Ancient Egypt Roleplay where players start as a peasant and work their way up to pharaoh.

Brawl Stars

Brawl Stars is the latest creation from the makers of Clash of Clans. While it carries the lovable, colorful art style of the studio’s other games, this particular mobile title has a compelling blend of a top-down shooter with the gameplay hook of a MOBA. There are seven different game modes to choose from, including Team Deathmatch-like experiences, objective-based modes, and more.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile

The beauty of Warzone Mobile is how it sacrifices almost nothing to bring a pure Call of Duty battle royale experience to Android and iOS. Out of all of the various first-person shooters on mobile, this is the one that feels the closest to console and PC FPS gameplay. Besides its connection to the other games in the franchise with shared progression, it also includes the return of the beloved Verdansk battle royale map.

Wuthering Waves

The newest contender in the open-world mobile action RPG genre may look like Genshin Impact and carry the same gacha-style mechanics, but Wuthering Waves sets itself apart in terms of its gameplay. The combat centers around Echoes, which players collect from enemies around the world to unlock unique skills and temporary transformations. While it had a rough launch, its movement and combat remain exceptional.

Old School RuneScape

Yes, an entire MMORPG exists on mobile for players to check out for free on Android and iOS. This is the exact same RuneScape fans may remember from their childhood but revamped to work with a mobile control scheme. Moving your character around the world and engaging in the slow-paced but methodical combat feels great. Plus, it offers some of the best gameplay variety from its quests to PvP to just sitting around hacking at the same trees all day.

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Echoes make up the lifeblood of a character's build in Wuthering Waves. They are the roots of a well-built character thanks to the inherent stats they come with, but the best Echos all have abilities that set them apart from their peers.

Strongest Echoes in Wuthering Waves

Every Echo in Wuthering Waves comes with its own unique ability that is meant to be weaved into combat seamlessly, as they effectively become an extra skill for you to press while fighting. The best ones provide some level of utility, a moment of safety, or considerable damage, making them the ideal ones to hunt for. The following view on the best Echos comes from my extensive experience playing the last Closed Beta event for Wuthering Waves. The power of these Echos is, therefore, subject to change once the game has been fully released. You have been warned.

Impermanence Heron

The Impermanence Heron was widely considered to be the best Echo in the Wuthering Waves CBT 3 event, and for good reason. Its Echo ability allows you to transform into the Heron and slam the ground for absolutely massive Havoc Damage. During this transformation, you are considered Airborne, meaning you can completely avoid grounded attacks while attacking with this Echo.

Most importantly, though, is its ability to grant your next character a strong 12% DMG (Damage) buff just by using an Outro Skill within 15 seconds of this ability. As a '4-cost' Echo, it additionally comes with the largest possible stat weight in Wuthering Waves. Getting a CRIT-related stat, as a main stat, on this Echo guarantees you're getting the highest value range for it.

Autopuppet Scout

Compared to the Impermance Heron, the ability of the Autopuppet Scout is considerably more basic but just as potent. Using this Echo's ability causes you to spawn an Autopuppet that immediately body slams the ground for a meaty Glacio DMG AoE effect. This spawns ice walls around the impact area, which you can use to stave off attacks by simply hiding behind them.

The biggest use for this Echo was its third, unlisted ability to freeze enemies for a few seconds after use. In the last beta, this was incredibly useful for buying time or creating bigger windows for DPS opportunities against harder enemies. Autopuppet Scout is a '3-cost' Echo, meaning its stat weights are a class down when compared to the Impermance Heron, but valuable nonetheless.

Crownless

For any characters of the Havoc element, Crownless is one of, if not the best, Echos you can use for its ability. Activating Crownless causes you to transform into the boss and unleash a flurry of Havoc-infused attacks that deal considerable damage. However, the reason you use Crownless is for the massive buffs it grants to Havoc characters.

When Crownless is activated, it grants your active character 12% increased Havoc DMG and 12% increased Resonance Skill DMG for 15 seconds. Naturally, you'll want to make sure you use a Havoc character with this Crownless due to these powerful buffs. Danjin, in particular, gains full benefit from the buffs and flows well into Crownless combos due to her own ability to unleash constant flurries of attacks. As a '4-cost' Echo, it provides the largest stat weight in Wuthering Waves.

Inferno Rider

Where's Crownless is one of the best Echos to use for Havoc-element characters, Inferno Rider is one of the best for Fusion-elemental characters. When used, Inferno Rider provides numerous benefits. The first one to consider is its three-slash combo, all dealing significant Fusion DMG when hitting an enemy. The last hit, in particular, deals the most damage and activates two debuffs for the currently deployed character: 12% increased Fusion DMG, and 12% increased Basic Attack DMG. These buffs both last for 15 seconds, and are why you'd use Inferno Rider with a Fusion character like Encore.

Inferno Rider's third and most impactful ability provides a big boost to exploration. When holding its Skill, you transform into Inferno Rider and can use its flaming motorcycle to transverse the landscape, Ghost Rider style. Once you find it, Inferno Rider is an easily farmable boss in Wuthering Waves, making farming this '4-cost' Echo a breeze.

Thundering Memphis

Thundering Memphis functions very similarly to Crownless and Inferno Rider in terms of its ability but for Electro characters instead. Using its ability begins a six-hit combo which you can interrupt at any given moment. Each hit deals solid Electro DMG, with the final hit dealing the most. As with Inferno Rider, this final hit triggers two different buffs, one that buffs up Electro DMG by 12%, and another that boosts Resonance Liberation DMG by 12%, both for 15 seconds.

For characters like Calcharo, Thundering Memphis is a natural fit due to these buffs, but also because Calcharo's attacks flow well into Thundering Memphis' combos. You might be starting to see a pattern now. Thundering Memphis is a '4-cost' Echo, and can be easily farmed once you find the boss in the overworld.

Tempest Memphis

As the name of this Echo suggests, Tempest Memphis is very similar to Thunder Memphis with two main changes in their functionality. First, the combo it uses is faster and different from Thundering Memphis but still has the same end result: it activates two buffs after its final hit. Second, while one of its buffs is the same (Electro DMG bonus), Tempest Memphis provides a 12% boost to Heavy Attack DMG instead of Resonance Liberation. Like its above cousin, Tempest Memphis is a '4-cost' Echo and can be farmed once found in the overworld.

Feilian Beringal

Feilian Berginal is similar to the last few Echos on this list, but one place where it really differs is how it delivers its attack combo. When using Feilian Beringal, you transform into a giant ape and deliver a two-hit kick-combo that deals massive AERO damage with little delay. On top of this burst damage, if you swap to a different character after activating this Echo's ability, you're left in mid-air. This allows you to perform a plunging attack without jumping yourself, and I found great value in this burst setup when facing Wuthering Wave's Hologram bosses.

When the second hit lands on a target, it provides a 12% increase to Aero DMG and a 12% increase to Heavy Attack DMG, perfect for characters like Jianxin, who actively uses both during combat. Feilian Beringal is a '4-cost' Echo, and like the others mentioned above, can be farmed easily when found in the overworld.

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Kuro Game is introducing more of the Wuthering Waves characters on social media, and the latest two in the spotlight are Chixia and Yinlin. The voice actress for Chixia spoke about her and the game in one post, and the other involved a profile for Yinlin. 

Chixia is a Jinzhou Patroller that is a four-star unit in Wuthering Waves. She wields a pistols and deals Fusion damage. Her voice actress is Harriet Carmichael In the past, she played Lukaon in Bayonetta Origins and Vanea in Xenoblade Chronicles.

Meanwhile, Yinlin is one of the Wuthering Waves five-star characters. She deals Electro damage when she attacks with her Rectifier. Like Chixia, she used to be a Jinzhou Patroller. However, certain events mean she isn’t working in a official capacity.

Earlier in May 2024, we got to meet two other characters. One was Jiyan, another five-star, and the other was the four-star Taoqi. They are also tied to Jinzhou in the game.

Wuthering Waves will come to mobile devices and the PC on May 22, 2024. Pre-registration is open on the official site. While many of the pre-registration reward tiers have been met, the one tied to five million haven't been hit.

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Leading up to the launch of Wuthering Waves, we are learning more about its characters, and new details appeared for Jiyan and Taoqi. From past tests, we know he is a five-star unit, while Taoqi is a four-star one.

The Jiyan latest reveal noted he is an Aero element character in the game. He’ll use a broadblade sword in battle. He leads the Jinzhou Midnight Rangers. He’s voiced by Alex Jordan in English. Most recently, Jordan also played Jaro in FFXVI, Lanzo in Dragon’s Dogma and Mr. Hands in Cyberpunk 2077. 

As for Taoqi, her latest reveal involved another one of the entries in the Wuthering Waves series of brief videos where voice actors introduce their characters. She’s a Havoc element unit who also wields a broadblade. Clare Louise Connolly, her voice actress, talked about the character being a “role model.” She also talked about the Echoes people can find to use skills. Connolly also played Rockrock in Arknights and both Cider and Colm in Bayonetta Origins. 

Wuthering Waves will come to mobile devices and the PC on May 22, 2024. Pre-registration is open, with a number of rewards promised to those who start playing the free-to-play title at launch.

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Wuthering Waves is launching on PC and mobile devices on May 22, 2024. If you're eager to experience the game on PC, checking your specs can help you decide whether your computer can handle it or if it's worth upgrading. Let's take a look at Wuthering Waves' minimum and recommended system requirements.

Wuthering Waves minimum PC system requirements

Meeting Wuthering Waves' minimum PC requirements allows you to play the game in low settings without the game crashing or running at single-digit frames. Here are the game's minimum requirements, as detailed on the Epic Games store:

• OS Version: Windows 10 64bit or Windows 11 64bit
• CPU: Intel i5 (9th Gen) / Ryzen 2700
• Memory: 16GB
• GPU: GTX 1060 / RX 570
• Storage: 30GB

Wuthering Waves recommended PC system requirements

If you want to play Wuthering Waves at high settings and smooth framerate, its recommended PC requirements are what you're looking for. Here are the game's recommended requirements:

• OS Version: Windows 10 64bit or Windows 11 64bit
• CPU: Intel i7 (9th Gen) / Ryzen 3700
• Memory: 16GB
• GPU: GTX 2060 / RX 5700XT and above
• Storage: 30GB and above

Although you'll still need solid specs to comfortably run Wuthering Waves, it's not as demanding as other games on the market. Since the game needs to be suitable for Android and iOS without sacrificing quality, it isn't quite as beefy as you may initially expect. Nonetheless, you'll still want to double-check your PC to make sure you meet Wuthering Waves' recommended requirements, alongside keeping an eye on your storage space to ensure you'll have enough room for the game and future content updates.

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