Wuthering Waves' elemental system has evolved significantly with Version 2.0. Initially, elements provided character buffs and enemy resistances, but lacked deep team synergies. The update introduces Elemental Effects, allowing for more direct interactions beyond passive buffs.
Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs:
While some elemental effects existed earlier (e.g., Glacio's freeze), Version 2.0 expands this to all six elements. Each element now inflicts a unique status effect with varying impacts. These effects often function as damage over time (DoT). Dodging removes effect stacks.
| Elemental Effect | Effect Description |
|---|---|
| Havoc Bane | Stacks periodically, up to 2. At 2 stacks, deals Havoc DMG and reapplies to nearby characters. |
| Glacio Chafe | Reduces movement speed per stack, freezing at 10 stacks. Players can "Struggle" to hasten thawing. |
| Spectro Frazzle | Stacks decrease to deal Spectro DMG over time. More stacks = more damage. |
| Fusion Burst | Stacks up to 10, exploding at max stacks for significant Fusion DMG. |
| Aero Erosion | Deals Aero DMG periodically; stacks don't deplete to deal damage. More stacks = more damage. |
| Electro Flare | Reduces ATK based on stacks (1-4: -5%, 5-9: -7% + Magnetized effect, 10: -10%). |
Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:
Currently, the use of Elemental Effects is limited to specific Resonators, Echoes, and Echo sets.
Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:
Only Spectro Rover (post-Version 2.0 storyline) can apply Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's Resonating Spin applies Spectro Frazzle stacks and a Shimmer effect, preventing stack decay.
Echoes and Echo Sets:
Currently, only one Echo set benefits from Elemental Effects:
- Eternal Radiance (Echo Set): 2-piece bonus: +10% Spectro DMG. 5-piece bonus: Spectro Frazzle inflicts increases Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s; 10 stacks grant a 15% Spectro DMG bonus for 15s.
- Nightmare (Echo): Mourning Aix attacks deal 273.60% Spectro DMG; DMG increased by 100% against Spectro Frazzle-affected enemies; +12% Spectro DMG bonus.
While the system is currently niche, it suggests future expansion of Elemental Effects' role in Wuthering Waves.
