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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-focused systems in games like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves initially used elements for performance enhancements and resistance manipulation. Version 2.0 significantly alters this, introducing Elemental Effects with more direct character interactions, moving beyond passive buffs and resistances.
All Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs
While present since launch (mostly applied by enemies), Version 2.0 brings player agency to Elemental Effects. Each element has a unique effect:
| Elemental Effect | Effect Description |
|---|---|
| Havoc Bane | Stacks periodically (up to 2). At 2 stacks, all stacks are removed, dealing Havoc DMG and reapplying the effect to nearby characters. |
| Glacio Chafe | Reduces movement speed per stack (up to 10). At 10 stacks, the resonator freezes; players can "Struggle" to speed up thawing. |
| Spectro Frazzle | Stacks reduce periodically, dealing Spectro DMG per reduction. More stacks = more DMG over time. |
| Fusion Burst | Stacks up to 10 (unless removed). At 10 stacks, explodes, dealing significant Fusion DMG. |
| Aero Erosion | Deals Aero DMG periodically. Stacks don't deplete to deal DMG; more stacks = more DMG over time. |
| Electro Flare | Reduces ATK based on stacks: 1-4 stacks (-5%), 5-9 stacks (-7% + Magnetized effect), 10 stacks (-10%). |
Dodging removes all effect stacks.
Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets
Currently, Elemental Effect utilization is limited, primarily focused on a few Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:
Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:
- Spectro Rover: Post-Version 2.0 rework, Spectro Rover uniquely applies Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's Resonating Spin variant applies 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle, also applying a Shimmer effect preventing stack decay, allowing sustained effect buildup.
Echoes and Echo Sets:
- Echo Set - Eternal Radiance: (2pc) +10% Spectro DMG; (5pc) Spectro Frazzle inflicts increase Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s. 10 stacks grant a 15% Spectro DMG Bonus for 15s.
- Echo - Nightmare: Mourning Aix attacks deal 273.60% Spectro DMG. DMG to Spectro Frazzle-inflicted enemies is increased by 100%. The equipped Resonator gains a 12% Spectro DMG Bonus.
Currently, only Spectro Rover directly benefits from these Echo and Echo Set effects. Future updates may expand Elemental Effect integration.
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