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'Wuthering Waves': Understanding Elemental Impact

Author: Blake Feb 10,2025

Wuthering Waves: A Deep Dive into Elemental Effects (Version 2.0 Update)

Elemental effects have been a core feature in Wuthering Waves since launch, primarily providing character buffs and enemy resistances. Unlike reaction-focused systems in games like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves initially emphasized elemental enhancements and resistances. Version 2.0 significantly alters this, introducing Elemental Effects with more direct character interactions.

Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs:

While present since launch (mostly applied by enemies), Version 2.0 expands the use of elemental effects. Each element has a unique status effect:

Elemental Effect	Effect Description
Havoc Bane	Stacks periodically, up to 2. At 2 stacks, all stacks are removed, dealing Havoc DMG and reapplying to nearby characters.
Glacio Chafe	Reduces movement speed per stack, up to 10 stacks resulting in freezing. Players can "Struggle" to shorten the freeze duration.
Spectro Frazzle	Stacks reduce over time, dealing Spectro DMG. More stacks = more DMG.
Fusion Burst	Stacks up to 10, exploding at max stacks for significant Fusion DMG.
Aero Erosion	Deals periodic Aero DMG. Stacks do not deplete to deal damage. More stacks = more DMG.
Electro Flare	Reduces ATK based on stacks: 1-4 stacks (-5%), 5-9 stacks (-7% + Magnetized effect), 10 stacks (-10%).

Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:

Version 2.0's impact on Elemental Effects is currently limited to specific Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:

Resonator Image

Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:

Spectro Rover Image

Currently, only the reworked Spectro Rover (accessible after completing the Version 2.0 storyline) can apply Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's Resonating Spin variant applies Spectro Frazzle stacks and a Shimmer effect, preventing stack decay, allowing sustained buff application.

Echoes and Echo Sets:

Echo Set Image

Only one Echo Set currently interacts with Elemental Effects, primarily benefiting Spectro Rover:

Eternal Radiance Echo Set: 2-piece bonus: +10% Spectro DMG. 5-piece bonus: Applying Spectro Frazzle increases Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s. 10 stacks of Spectro Frazzle grants a 15% Spectro DMG Bonus for 15s.
Nightmare Echo (Mourning Aix): Deals significant Spectro DMG, increased by 100% against enemies with Spectro Frazzle. Provides a Spectro DMG Bonus.

In conclusion, while Version 2.0 introduces more direct interaction with Elemental Effects, their utilization remains somewhat niche, primarily focused on the Spectro Rover and the Eternal Radiance Echo Set. Future updates may expand their role in Wuthering Waves.