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Wuthering Waves: Elemental Effects, Explained

Author : Amelia

Feb 10,2025

Wuthering Waves' elemental system has evolved significantly with Version 2.0. Initially, elements provided character buffs and enemy resistances, lacking deep synergistic reactions. Version 2.0 introduces Elemental Effects, allowing for more direct interactions beyond passive buffs.

Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs:

While some elemental effects existed previously (e.g., Glacio's freeze), Version 2.0 expands this to all six elements. Most inflict 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, up to freezing at 10 stacks. Players can "Struggle" to hasten thawing.
Spectro Frazzle	Stacks decrease periodically dealing Spectro DMG. 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 over time.
Electro Flare	Reduces ATK: 1-4 stacks (-5%), 5-9 stacks (-7% + Magnetized effect), 10 stacks (-10%).

Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:

Currently, Elemental Effect utilization is limited.

Resonator Image

Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:

Spectro Rover Image

Only Spectro Rover (post-Version 2.0 rework) can apply Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's Resonating Spin variant applies Spectro Frazzle stacks and a Shimmer effect preventing stack decay, maximizing Spectro Frazzle uptime.

Echoes and Echo Sets Related to Elemental Effects:

Echo Set Image

Currently, only one Echo set benefits from Elemental Effects, primarily aiding Spectro Rover:

Eternal Radiance (Echo Set): 2pc: +10% Spectro DMG. 5pc: 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, future updates might expand Elemental Effect integration, creating more strategic depth.