Wuthering Waves Characters Tier List | Rankings and Analysis
Welcome to our comprehensive Wuthering Waves Characters Tier List. We rank characters based on abilities, strengths, and overall utility to help you excel in the game.
Explanation
Calcharo
Discover the unparalleled Electro Main-DPS unit, Calcharo, capable of unleashing a tremendous amount of Electro damage through his Skill and Liberation. With the emergence of Yinlin, Calcharo's potential has reached new heights, making him a formidable force in the game.
Encore
Encore stands out as a top-tier Fusion DPS, exceling at dealing pure damage without any constraints. When she enters the Cosmos Rave state, her damage output becomes staggering. However, her vulnerability during this state, which lasts only 10 seconds, can be a concern if not managed properly.
Verina
Verina is a versatile unit who provides both healing and buffs to the entire party using her comprehensive kit. She also periodically executes coordinated attacks that deal Spectro damage while healing the active character. Although she lacks Crit Rate and Crit Damage buffs, her overall contribution to the team is significant.
Jiyan
Jiyan is a highly skilled DPS unit, capable of dealing impressive single-target and AoE damage. His Ultimate can group smaller enemies, providing a means of crowd control. While he may not be as effective as top-tier DPS units like Jinhsi in clearing endgame content, Jiyan's abilities make him a valuable asset to any team.
Rover-Havoc
Rover (Havoc) is a powerful damage dealer with the ability to easily activate their Dark Surge state. With high burst damage potential thanks to their Resonance Liberation, they excel at dealing massive damage. To maximize their potential, it's essential to hone your dodging skills and capitalize on their Basic Attack damage during Dark Surge.
Changli
Changli is a premier Main-DPS unit, capable of dealing enormous amounts of Fusion damage with her fully stacked Forte Circuit. She can even self-buff her ATK after using her Ultimate, allowing her to deal even more damage. While she can take on a Sub-DPS role, her true potential lies in dealing massive damage as a Main DPS.
Mortefi
Mortefi boasts a unique mechanic that enables coordinated Fusion attacks to follow whenever you attack enemies. This allows him to deal damage even when off-field, significantly increasing his value in fights. As a 4-star unit, he's easily accessible and becomes even more valuable when the on-field DPS uses Heavy Attacks.
Sanhua
Sanhua is one of the best Sub-DPS units in the game, providing Basic Attack DMG Deepen for 14 seconds to the next character who takes the field. She deals decent damage but relies heavily on detonating ice structures using her Heavy Attacks, making her a valuable asset to any team.
Danjin
Danjin is an excellent DPS unit for free-to-play players, capable of dealing massive damage as long as you can manage her HP-drain mechanic. This requires skill and strategy, especially when facing tougher enemies, making her a great choice for players who enjoy a challenge.
Jianxin
Jianxin is a solid, middle-ground unit who excels at being both a Main and Sub-DPS. She can hold her own as a Main-DPS, providing grouping and AoE damage, and her Outro Skill buffs Resonance Liberation DMG, making her a great Sub-DPS as well. While she may not have a defined role, her versatility is a significant asset.
Rover-Spectro
Rover (Spectro) is a jack-of-all-trades unit, providing great Sub-DPS capabilities with her Outro Skill and showing glimpses of Main-DPS potential with her high-damage Resonance Liberation. However, her lack of a defined role has caused her to fall behind other units with more specialized abilities.
Aalto
Aalto is a good Sub-DPS unit who can buff Aero DMG while dealing decent damage. However, he's outclassed by other Sub-DPS units like Mortefi, who can deal damage even when off-field. Aalto's abilities make him a valuable asset, but he's not the top choice for Sub-DPS.
Yuanwu
Yuanwu is a Sub-DPS unit who follows up with coordinated Electro DMG even when he's off-field. He can also reduce the enemy's Vibration Strength, but this only applies if the enemy is within the circle of effect, making it easily avoidable by mobile enemies.
Baizhi
Baizhi is a pure healer who can burst-heal using her Resonance Skill and Liberation, as well as continuously heal and buff the next character who takes the field for 36 seconds. However, her buffs only apply to the next character, limiting the flow of switching and making her less desirable than Verina.
Youhu
Youhu is a healer-support hybrid who can provide multiple buffs and effects in battle, from healing to vibration strength depletion efficiency. However, her buffs are obtained through a kit-based RNG system, making her extremely inconsistent and potentially disrupting team rotations.
Lumi
Lumi is a Sub-DPS unit who can provide Resonance Skill DMG Amplification via her Outro Skill. Her kit is straightforward, with good multipliers for her Forte Circuit and Resonance Liberation. While her damage may fall off during Basic Attacks, she can deal decent damage when her Forte Circuit is full.
Lingyang
Lingyang is a unit who's being outclassed by his standard 5-star peers, particularly those with great AoE damage capabilities. He currently lacks a dedicated Glacio support, and his damage has been subpar compared to other Main-DPS units in the game.
Yangyang
Yangyang is the first free 4-star character, providing decent damage and utility with her Aero grouping. However, she falls off immediately once better Sub-DPS units are unlocked, making her less desirable in the long run.
Chixia
Chixia is a DPS unit who excels against hordes of enemies due to her mobility and ease of use. She can take on single-target bosses with ease, as long as you can reposition and evade properly. However, her benefit decreases when dealing with mobs of enemies, as she can be easily overwhelmed if not managed carefully.
Taoqi
Taoqi has found a new Sub-DPS role in her team, providing Resonance Skill amplification while dishing quick-switch damage with her Resonance Liberation. However, her split scaling with her Forte and Shields remains a significant issue, making her less desirable as a Sub-DPS-Support hybrid character.