Wuthering Waves Characters List: The Complete Guide
Wuthering Waves is a game that features a diverse array of characters, each bringing unique abilities and roles to the game.
This guide provides a detailed look at these characters, offering insights into their skills and how they can be utilized in your gameplay strategy.
All Wuthering Waves characters
In Wuthering Waves, characters, referred to as resonators within the game, are distributed across four and five-star rarities. Each character embodies various roles, wields distinct weapons, and harnesses elemental powers, offering players a diverse array of choices.
Within the game’s universe, resonators channel one of six elemental affinities (aero, glacio, electro, fusion, havoc, or spectro), while also mastering one of five weapon types: swords, broadblades, pistols, gauntlets, and rectifiers, mystical conduits that seem to blur the lines between technology and magic.
| Character | Attribute | Rarity (Stars) | Weapon | Class |
| Aalto | Aero | 4 | Pistols | Congenital |
| Baizhi | Glacio | 4 | Rectifier | Mutant |
| Calcharo | Electro | 5 | Broadblade | Natural |
| Changli | To be defined | To be defined | To be defined | To be defined |
| Chixia | Fusion | 4 | Pistols | Mutant |
| Danjin | Havoc | 4 | Sword | Mutant |
| Encore | Fusion | 5 | Rectifier | Congenital |
| Jianxin | Aero | 5 | Gauntlet | Natural |
| Jinhsi | To be defined | To be defined | To be defined | To be defined |
| Jiyan | Aero | 5 | Broadblade | Mutant |
| Lingyang | Glacio | 5 | Gauntlet | Natural |
| Mortefi | Fusion | 4 | Pistols | Mutant |
| Rover | Multiple | 5 | Sword | Not applicable |
| Sanhua | Glacio | 4 | Sword | Mutant |
| Taoqi | Havoc | 4 | Broadblade | Natural |
| Verina | Spectro | 5 | Rectifier | Congenital |
| Yangyang | Aero | 4 | Sword | Natural |
| Yinlin | Electro | 5 | Rectifier | Congenital |
| Yuanwu | Electro | 4 | Gauntlet | Natural |
Wuthering Waves Characters
These are the 19 characters currently in Wuthering Waves:
Aalto
Aalto, associated with the Spectro element and wielding pistols, serves as a sub-DPS character. He utilizes Mist Avatars to taunt enemies and generate bullets, while his ultimate, Gate of Quandary, boosts the attack power of projectiles passing through it.
Baizhi
Baizhi, a top-tier support character with the Glacio element and a rectifier, uses a You’tan spirit to heal teammates and provide support through her Resonance Skill and Forte Circuit.
Calcharo
Calcharo, a main DPS character with the Electro element and a broadblade, summons a ghostly apparition with his Resonance Skill, Extermination Order, which deals amplified Electro damage and excels in multi-hit attacks within his combo strings.
Changli (upcoming)
Changli is a 5-star Fusion character who wields a sword in battle.
Chixia
Chixia, also a Fusion character wielding pistols, excels at long-range combat with Fusion-empowered bullets and can unleash rapid-fire shots with her Forte Circuit.
Danjin
Danjin, associated with the Havoc element and wielding a sword, specializes in high-damage sword attacks, often acting as a primary damage dealer.
Encore
Encore, a main DPS character with the Fusion element and a rectifier, deals consistent Fusion damage using stuffed toys and drones, making her a formidable attacker.
Jianxin
Jianxin, born in the wild and raised in a Taoist community, has mastered the martial art of Fengyiquan. In Wuthering Waves, Jianxin is a 5-star Aero character who fights with gauntlets.
Jinhsi (upcoming)
Jinhsi is a 5-star Spectro character who fights with a broadblade.
Jiyan
Jiyan, a 5-star Aero character, uses a broadblade in combat. As the commander of the Midnight Rangers, Jiyan is a man of righteous and resolute heart, capable of turning the gentlest breeze into a piercing lance.
Lingyang
Lingyang, associated with the Glacio element and wielding gauntlets, excels as a main DPS by using the Striding Lion stance, which enhances his claw and kick attacks.
Mortefi
Mortefi, another Fusion character with pistols, functions as a sub-DPS by using his ultimate, Violent Finale, to cause coordinated attacks from all party members, making him ideal for off-field DPS.
Rover
Rover, awakened with a mysterious past, embarks on a quest to uncover hidden truths. Along the way, Rover forms deep connections with the world. For a Havoc build, Rover excels as the main DPS.
Sanhua
Sanhua, another Glacio character wielding a sword, acts as a sub-DPS by creating jagged icicle walls with her Eternal Frost skill and requiring precise timing for maximum damage through her Forte Circuit.
Taoqi
Taoqi is a 4-star Havoc character who uses a broadblade in battle. She oversees border defense in Jinzhou at the Ministry of Development. Despite her calm demeanor, she is highly reliable, working tirelessly to ensure others’ safety and create a peaceful haven.
Verina
Verina, a Spectro element character with a rectifier, provides healing and boosts team damage with her healing capabilities and support skills, making her one of the best support characters in the game.
Yangyang
Yangyang is a 4-star Aero character who wields a sword in combat. She left her homeland to serve as an Outrider in Jinzhou, not for personal glory but to offer silent support to those around her.
Yinlin
Yinlin, another Electro character using a rectifier, functions as both sub-DPS and support. She employs her puppet, Zapstring, to mark enemies for additional damage and buffs the next character’s Electro damage through her Outro Skill, Strategist.
Yuanwu
Yuanwu, also an Electro element character using gauntlets, acts as a sub-DPS by placing a Thunder Wedge that boosts Electro damage and coordinates attacks when teammates hit targets.
Who is the main character in Wuthering Waves?
In Wuthering Waves, the main character is known as Rover. Players have the option to choose between a male or female Rover at the beginning of the game. This character, with an unknown past, embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries surrounding their origins.
The chosen Rover represents the player throughout the game’s storyline and can be customized with any name, which also becomes the player’s username in the game.
While the male and female Rovers share the same abilities and elements, their animations and voices differ slightly, offering a personalized experience based on the player’s preference.
Who are the 5 stars in Wuthering Waves?
Wuthering Waves features eight prominent 5-star characters, each bringing unique strengths and playstyles to the game. The 5-star characters are Calcharo, Encore, Jianxin, Jiyan, Lingyang, Rover, Verina, and Yinlin.
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How many playable characters are in Wuthering Waves?
Currently, there are 19 characters in Wuthering Waves, but this number can be increased in the future.
How to Avoid Lag in Wuthering Waves
Lag can significantly disrupt your gaming experience in Wuthering Waves, making it difficult to enjoy smooth and responsive gameplay. To help you minimize lag and improve performance, follow these tips:
1. Check Your Internet Connection
Ensure you have a stable and fast internet connection. A wired connection (Ethernet) is generally more reliable than Wi-Fi, reducing latency and packet loss. Test your connection speed using an online speed test and consider upgrading your plan if necessary.
2. Optimize Game Settings
Adjust the in-game graphics settings to reduce the strain on your hardware. Lower the resolution, texture quality, and special effects. Disabling features like motion blur, anti-aliasing, and shadow quality can also help improve performance. Ensure you strike a balance between visual quality and smooth gameplay.
3. Close Background Applications
Close unnecessary applications and processes running in the background. Applications like web browsers, streaming services, and file-sharing programs can consume significant system resources and bandwidth, leading to lag. Use the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to monitor and end high-resource processes.
4. Update Drivers and Software
Keep your graphics card, network drivers, and system software up to date. Manufacturers regularly release updates that improve performance, stability, and compatibility. Visit the official websites of your hardware manufacturers to download the latest drivers and install any available updates.
5. Use ExitLag
ExitLag is a game optimization tool that can significantly reduce lag by optimizing your network route. It reroutes your game traffic through the most efficient paths, reducing ping and packet loss.
