Wuthering Waves' elemental system has evolved significantly in Version 2.0. Initially, elements provided character buffs and enemy resistances, but now, with the introduction of Elemental Effects and Echo sets, they offer more dynamic interactions. This guide details the changes.
Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs
While elements previously offered passive benefits, Version 2.0 introduces active Elemental Effects. These effects, applied via specific elemental attacks, impact characters in various ways. Dodging removes these stacks. Each element has a unique effect:
Elemental Effect | Effect Description |
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Havoc Bane | Stacks up to 2; at 2 stacks, deals Havoc DMG and reapplies to nearby characters. |
Glacio Chafe | Reduces movement speed; at 10 stacks, freezes the resonator. Players can "Struggle" to shorten the freeze duration. |
Spectro Frazzle | Stacks decrease over time, dealing Spectro DMG; more stacks = more DMG. |
Fusion Burst | Stacks up to 10; at 10 stacks, explodes, dealing significant Fusion DMG. |
Aero Erosion | Deals Aero DMG periodically; 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
Currently, the utilization of Elemental Effects is limited to a few Resonators, Echoes, and Echo sets.
Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:
Echoes and Echo Sets Related to Elemental Effects:
While currently niche, the integration of Elemental Effects suggests a potential future shift towards more complex elemental interactions within Wuthering Waves.