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Wuthering Waves: Elemental Effects, Explained

Author: Madison Jan 16,2025

In Wuthering Waves, elements have played an integral role since the game's launch, providing buffs for characters or resistance to enemies. Unlike other games like Genshin Impact, elements have not yet been a focal point for reactions or deep synergies within teams. Instead, the elemental mechanics have served primarily to enhance the performance of characters and influence enemy resistances or immunities.

With the Version 2.0 update, there have been notable changes to the game's elemental system, especially with the introduction of new Echo sets and some character reworks. One significant addition is the ability for characters to apply and benefit from Elemental Effects, which can now have more direct interactions, rather than just being passive buffs or resistances. Here's all players need to know about Elemental Effects in Wuthering Waves.

All Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs in Wuthering Waves

Elemental Effects have been present in Wuthering Waves since the game's launch, though they were exclusively applied by certain enemies. Players might recall encountering these effects, particularly with elements like Glacio, where enemies such as Lampylumen Myriad could freeze the active character. However, it’s important to note that all six elements in the game come with their own unique effects that players need to consider. Most of the elements have a DoT like effect.

Each element has a distinct status effect tied to it, impacting the player in different ways during combat. They are applied through some of the respective elemental attacks. Dodging will remove the stacks inflicted by each of these elements, so players can get rid of them by paying attention to whether any negative status effects are applied to their resonators and dodging timely.

Elemental Effect

Effect Description

Havoc Bane

While Havoc Bane Effect lasts, the number of its stacks is automatically increased by 1 periodically, stacking up to 2 times.
When 2 stacks are reached, all stacks will be removed to deal Havoc DMG, and reapplying Havoc Bane Effect to nearby Characters.

Glacio Chafe

Each stack of Frost Chafe Effect will reduce target's movement speed. Each stack increases the debuff's intensity
On max stacks (10 stacks), the resonator will be Frozen, Players can "Struggle" to accelerate the recovery time from Frozen.

Spectro Frazzle

While Spectro Frazzle Effect lasts, the number of its stacks is automatically reduced by 1 to deal Spectro DMG to the target.
Having more stacks allows it to deal more Spectro DMG overtime.

Fusion Burst

Stacks up to 10 stacks (unless removed), and upon reaching max stacks, creates an explosion and deals great Fusion DMG to the character.

Aero Erosion

While Aero Erosion lasts, it deals Aero DMG to the target periodically. Unlike Spectro, the stacks aren't lost to deal the DMG overtime.
Having more stacks allows it to deal more Aero DMG overtime.

Electro Flare

Target's attack is reduced based on the stacks' amount:
- 1-4 Stacks: ATK -5%.
- 5-9 Stacks: ATK -7%, and applies Magnetized effect which can affect movement.
- 10 Stacks ATK -10%

While there is a slight indication that Wuthering Waves may gradually shift toward utilizing Elemental Effects more actively with Resonators and enabling players to take advantage of them, as of the Version 2.0 update, this mechanic remains somewhat niche. It is limited to only a few Resonators, Echoes, or Echo sets that have been specifically designed to interact with these effects as follows:

Resonators That Can Apply Elemental Effects

Spectro Rover: Currently, Spectro Rover stands as the only character capable of benefiting from the ability to apply Elemental Effects, following a rework introduced after the Version 2.0 update. Once players complete the Version 2.0 storyline, they will gain access to this newly optimized Spectro Rover. No other character, not even those in Havoc Rover, is able to apply Elemental Effects in a similar manner. Spectro Rover's unique Spectro Frazzle mechanic is triggered through the Resonance Skill’s Resonating Spin variant, which applies 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle to enemies. In addition to this, the skill also applies the Shimmer effect, which prevents Spectro Frazzle stacks from decreasing over time. This allows Spectro Rover to continually build up the Spectro Frazzle effect, ensuring its stacks remain consistent. This unique mechanic is particularly advantageous for maintaining buffs granted by specific Echoes and Echo sets that rely on Spectro Frazzle.

Currently, there is only one echo set, with its respective new echo that benefits from Elemental Effects, specifically useful for Spectro Rover as of now. Unfortunately, no other character currently benefits from below Echo or Echo Set.

Echo Set - Eternal Radiance: 2pc: Spectro DMG +10%. 5pc: Inflicting enemies with Spectro Frazzle increases Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s. Attacking enemies with 10 stacks of Spectro Frazzle grants 15% Spectro DMG Bonus for 15s.
Echo - Nightmare: Mourning Aix Mourning Aix to attack surrounding enemies, dealing 273.60% Spectro DMG. DMG dealt to enemies inflicted by Spectro Frazzle is increased by 100.00%. The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Spectro DMG Bonus.

Wuthering Waves: Elemental Effects, Explained

All Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs in Wuthering Waves

Elemental Effect-Related Resonators, Echoes and Echo Sets

Resonators That Can Apply Elemental Effects

Echoes and Echo Sets Related to Elemental Effects