Wuthering Waves is well-regarded as one of the most explosive ARPGs to grace the mobile gaming market in 2024. Since the game’s inception, new character additions have been a regular part of each and every update. With so many distinctive unique characters to choose from, it can be tough for a new player to find out which are the best. That’s where our Wuthering Waves tier list comes in to save the day. Find out which are the strongest WuWa characters in the current meta below!

S		NAME	RARITY	ELEMENT
		Aemeath	5-Star	Fusion
		Augusta	5-Star	Electro
		Galbrena	5-Star	Fusion
		Ciaconna	5-Star	Aero
		Mornye	5-Star	Fusion

A		NAME	RARITY	ELEMENT
		The Shorekeeper	5-Star	Spectro
		Carlotta	4-Star	Glacio
		Iuno	5-Star	Aero
		Chisa	5-Star	Havoc
		Brant	4-Star	Fusion

B		NAME	RARITY	ELEMENT
		Camellya	5-Star	Havoc
		Changli	5-Star	Fusion
		Phoebe	5-Star	Spectro

S Tier Characters

Let’s take a look at all of the characters in this tier:

Aemeath

Aemeath is a fusion elemental 5-star character. Aemeath’s Resonance Skill, Shared Voyage, allows her to cycle between her human form and a stat-inheriting Mech. The core mechanic centers on Form Switch, which triggers automatic attacks based on her current state. By using Sync Strike: Armament Merge during human combos, Aemeath deals Fusion DMG and swaps into the Mech. To return, the Mech utilizes Sync Strike: Call of Dawn. Both transitions allow for fluid, immediate follow-up basic attacks to maintain momentum.

While in Mech form, Aemeath gains access to specialized Heavy Attacks. During the Instant Response state, her Level II Heavy Attack charges rapidly and counts as Resonance Liberation DMG. Mastering these rhythmic swaps ensures a continuous flow of Fusion DMG while alternating between pilot and machine.

Augusta

Augusta is an electro elemental 5-star character. Augusta’s Resonance skill, Sunward Conquest, is all about establishing her reign on the battlefield. A standard press triggers Sword of Eternal Oath, a sweeping Electro strike that counts as Heavy Attack damage.

For a true show of power, consume two Majesty stacks—earned via her Resonance Skill or team Outro Skills—to activate Sublime is the Sun. This creates a Ruler’s Realm, shielding allies during Intro Skills, while Augusta enters a 7-second Sworn Allegiance state. Time stops as she effortlessly walks across water, delivering Sunborne strikes before the grand finale, Everbright Protector.

Galbrena

Galbrena is a fusion elemental 5-star character. Galbrena’s Resonance Skill, Edge Transcended, defines her high-mobility combat style. Her base skill, Encroach, allows her to dash, leap, and flip off enemies, dealing Fusion DMG that scales as Heavy Attack damage.

The real power awakens at 100 points of Sinflame, which transforms the skill into Ascent of Malice. This devastating wing-slash triggers her Demon Hypostasis state and converts her Sinflame into Purging Flame. This transition isn’t just for show; it seamlessly links into her Seraphic Execution combo, allowing Galbrena to shift from agile poking into a relentless demonic assault.

Ciocanna

Ciocanna is an aero elemental 5-star character. Ciocanna’s Resonance Skill, Harmonic Allegro, is a high-mobility dash that deals Aero DMG and applies Aero Erosion stacks. Whether grounded or mid-air, this skill keeps the rhythm going by allowing an immediate transition into her second Basic Attack stage.

The core strategy involves the Ensemble Sylph. By using Harmonic Allegro to interrupt her own Basic, Heavy, or Solo Concert animations, Ciocanna summons a Sylph to the battlefield. This reward for aggressive animation canceling ensures her Aero presence remains constant, making her a master of fast-paced, interrupted melodies that overwhelm the enemy.

Mornye

Mornye is a fusion elemental 5-star character. Mornye’s skill, Resolution, turns defense into a tactical advantage. Activating Expectation Error heals the team and grants a 100% damage-reduction Parry state. If an enemy strikes, she retaliates with Optimal Solution, which stagnates foes, deals Fusion DMG, and reduces her cooldown. Otherwise, she can manually transition into her basic combo.

In Wide Field Observation Mode, the skill becomes Distributed Array. This version heals allies while summoning Hover Cannons for a Fusion barrage. Whether countering aggressive enemies or providing support fire, Mornye ensures her team stays healthy while maintaining relentless battlefield pressure.

A Tier Characters

Let’s take a look at all of the characters in this tier:

The Shorekeeper

The Shorekeeper is a spectro elemental 5-star character. Shorekeeper’s Resonance Liberation, End Loop, creates an evolving domain called a Stellarealm. It begins as the Outer Stellarealm, providing consistent team-wide healing every 3 seconds. By performing Intro Skills within the field, you evolve it through two higher tiers:

• Inner Stellarealm: Adds a Crit Rate buff (up to 12.5%) based on Shorekeeper’s Energy Regen.
• Supernal Stellarealm: Further adds a Crit DMG bonus (up to 25%).

Each stage retains all previous effects. Additionally, the final Supernal stage empowers Shorekeeper’s first Intro Skill into Discernment, making this the ultimate stat-boosting zone for your team.

Carlotta

Carlotta is a glacio elemental 5-star character. Carlotta’s Resonance Skill, Art of Violence, deals Glacio DMG and inflicts Dispersion, which immobilizes enemies for 1.5 seconds. This brief window of crowd control allows her to chain into Chromatic Splendor by pressing the skill button again shortly after the initial hit.

Chromatic Splendor consumes all her Moldable Crystals to unleash a secondary burst of Glacio DMG. Efficiency is vital here: if you fail to trigger the follow-up or switch Carlotta out before casting it, the skill will automatically enter its cooldown. Mastering this two-step sequence is the key to her Glacio-based battlefield control.

Iuno

Iuno is an aero elemental 5-star character. Iuno’s resonance skill, Foresight Fugue, is a shifting Aero kit that evolves with her Lunar phases. It begins as Pulse of Origins, a standard forward dash. By landing specific combos or her Intro Skill, she unlocks Closing Refrain, a flurry of strikes that activates her Lunar Cycle.

During the Half Moon phase, she uses Unfinished Refrain for additional strikes. In New Moon, the skill becomes Arc Beyond the Edge, a two-charge dash dealing Resonance Liberation DMG. Crucially, this version provides mid-air recovery if she’s launched, ensuring Iuno remains mobile and aggressive throughout the fight.

Chisa

Chisa is a havoc elemental 5-star character. Chisa’s Resonance Skill, Fractured Composition, centers on her transition into Chainsaw Mode. It begins as Eye of Unraveling, which deals Havoc DMG and stagnates enemies, allowing for immediate follow-up lunges. When her Ring of Chainsaw gauge is full, the skill upgrades to Serrated Loop.

This enhanced version pulls enemies into a vortex, dealing Havoc DMG while activating her chainsaw. You can tap for a quick combo or hold the skill to continuously shred and gather nearby targets. Whether used for crowd control or raw damage, this skill is the heart of Chisa’s aggressive, high-pressure playstyle.

Brant

Brant is a fusion elemental 5-star character. Brant’s Resonance Skill, Anchors Aweigh!, is a high-flying aerial maneuver. He launches into the air to deal AOE Fusion DMG. While airborne, the skill transitions based on his Bravo gauge. If it isn’t full, the skill becomes a Plunging Attack, allowing him to crash down for Fusion DMG scaled off his Basic Attack stats.

Brant’s mobility is key as his grapple mechanics ensure he stays offensive even if he misses a swing. Whether he overshoots a target or remains suspended mid-air, he can quickly convert his momentum into a diving strike to maintain constant battlefield pressure.

B Tier Characters

Let’s look at all of the characters in this tier:

Camellya

Camellya is a havoc elemental 5-star character. Camellya’s Resonance Skill, Valse of Bloom and Blight, centers on her stationary but deadly Blossom Mode. Activating Crimson Blossom deals Havoc DMG and anchors her to the spot on vines. In this state, her attacks transform into:

• Vining Waltz: A 4-stage combo that replaces her normal attacks.
• Blazing Waltz: A powerful hold-attack during her third stage.
• Floral Ravage: Replaces her Resonance Skill to deal a final burst of Havoc DMG and end the mode.

Changli

Changli is a fusion elemental 5-star character. Changli’s Resonance Skill, Tripartite Flames, revolves around the True Sight state. Activating the skill allows her to dash and plunge for Fusion DMG, with up to two charges available. While in True Sight, her next move determines her follow-up:

• True Sight: Conquest: Triggered by a ground Basic Attack, performing a swift dash and strike.
• True Sight: Charge: Triggered by jumping or a mid-air Basic Attack, performing an aerial dash.

Both follow-ups deal Resonance Skill DMG and consume the True Sight state. Mastering these transitions is essential for maintaining her high-speed Fusion offense.

Phoebe

Phoebe is a spectro elemental 5-star character. Phoebe’s Resonance Skill, To Where Light Shines, focuses on battlefield control through her Ring of Mirrors. Upon summoning, the Ring stagnates up to 12 targets and deals Spectro DMG. Within 30 seconds, Phoebe can reactivate the skill to teleport to the Ring’s location. Her playstyle shifts based on the ring’s positioning:

• Outside the Ring: Striking the mirrors with Basic Attacks or Dodge Counters refracts Holy Light, pulling enemies to the center.
• Inside the Ring: Her Basic Attack upgrades to Chamuel’s Star, a specialized three-hit Spectro combo

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