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Wuthering Waves: Google-Friendly Anatomy of Elemental Effects

Author : Aurora Update : Jan 24,2025

Wuthering Waves' Elemental System: A Deep Dive into Version 2.0 Changes

Elemental effects have been a core component of Wuthering Waves since its launch, primarily providing 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. This guide details these changes.

Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs

While present since launch (primarily applied by enemies), Version 2.0 expands the role 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 which freeze the resonator. Players can "Struggle" to speed up thawing.
Spectro Frazzle	Stacks reduce over time, dealing Spectro DMG. More stacks = more DMG.
Fusion Burst	Stacks up to 10, exploding upon reaching max stacks for significant Fusion DMG.
Aero Erosion	Deals periodic Aero DMG; stacks don't 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

While Version 2.0 hints at broader Elemental Effect integration, current utilization remains niche, limited to specific Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:

Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:

Currently, only the reworked Spectro Rover (post-Version 2.0 storyline) can apply Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's Resonating Spin variant applies 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle and a Shimmer effect, preventing stack decay, allowing sustained Spectro Frazzle buildup.

Echoes and Echo Sets:

As of now, only one Echo Set benefits from Elemental Effects, primarily supporting 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 attacks deal 273.60% Spectro DMG. DMG against Spectro Frazzle-affected enemies is increased by 100%. Equipped Resonator gains a 12% Spectro DMG Bonus.

In conclusion, while currently limited, Elemental Effects in Wuthering Waves are expanding, promising more strategic depth in future updates. The Spectro Rover, with its unique interaction with Spectro Frazzle, showcases the potential of this evolving system.