Wuthering Waves: Elemental Effects, Explained
Wuthering Waves' Elemental System: A Deep Dive into Version 2.0 Changes
Elemental effects have been a core mechanic in Wuthering Waves since launch, primarily offering character buffs and enemy resistances. Unlike reaction-heavy systems in games like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves initially focused on elemental enhancements and resistances. Version 2.0 significantly altered this, introducing Elemental Effects with more direct character interactions, moving beyond passive buffs and resistances.
All Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs:
While some elemental effects, like Glacio's freeze (applied by enemies like Lampylumen Myriad), existed previously, Version 2.0 expands this to all six elements. Many function as damage-over-time (DoT) effects. Dodging removes stacks of these effects.
Elemental Effect | Effect Description |
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Havoc Bane | Stacks periodically (max 2), then explodes dealing Havoc DMG and reapplying to nearby characters. |
Glacio Chafe | Reduces movement speed per stack (up to 10 stacks), freezing the resonator at max stacks. Players can "Struggle" to thaw faster. |
Spectro Frazzle | Stacks decrease over time dealing Spectro DMG; more stacks = more damage. |
Fusion Burst | Stacks up to 10, then explodes dealing significant Fusion DMG. |
Aero Erosion | Deals Aero DMG periodically; stacks don't deplete to deal damage. More stacks = more damage. |
Electro Flare | Reduces ATK based on stacks (1-4: -5%; 5-9: -7% + Magnetized effect; 10: -10%). |
Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:
Currently, the utilization of Elemental Effects through Resonators and Echoes remains somewhat limited.
Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:
- Spectro Rover: Post-Version 2.0 rework, Spectro Rover uniquely applies Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's "Resonating Spin" applies 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle, also applying a "Shimmer" effect preventing stack decay, allowing sustained effect buildup.
Echoes and Echo Sets:
Currently, only one Echo set benefits from Elemental Effects (primarily for Spectro Rover):
- Echo Set - Eternal Radiance: 2-piece bonus: +10% Spectro DMG. 5-piece bonus: Spectro Frazzle inflicts increases Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s; 10 stacks grant a 15% Spectro DMG bonus for 15s.
- Echo - Nightmare: Increases Spectro DMG dealt to enemies inflicted with Spectro Frazzle by 100%. Provides a 12% Spectro DMG bonus to the equipped Resonator.
In conclusion, while the Elemental Effects system in Wuthering Waves is expanding, its full potential is yet to be fully realized beyond Spectro Rover's current implementation. Future updates may broaden the integration of Elemental Effects across more Resonators and Echoes.
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