Wuthering Waves Tier List February 2026 - 3.1 Updated

Welcome to the Wuthering Waves 3.1 Character Tier List!

With the opening of the new map 'Roya Frostlands' and the introduction of new systems, the game's meta has undergone major shifts. Use this tier list to identify which characters are currently worth investing in, and discover the optimal team compositions for conquering Tower of Adversity and other endgame content.

Version 3.1's new characters, Aemeath and Luuk Herssen, introduce completely new combat mechanics. Additionally, thanks to the new systems, existing characters are also gaining renewed value. Tier rankings are based on high-difficulty content performance, team versatility, and investment efficiency.

Of course, this tier list is for reference only. Combat in Wuthering Waves goes far beyond raw stats. With proper character mastery, optimized Echo builds, and strong mechanical skills, even lower-tier characters can excel in challenging content.

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Wuthering Waves 3.1 Character Tier List

This tier list reflects overall performance across Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes. It will be continuously updated based on patches and meta changes.

Tier	Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
SS (T0)	Cartethyia	Ciaccona	Shorekeeper
	Phrolova	Lupa	Mornye
	Augusta	Lynae
	Galbrena	Qiuyuan
	Aemeath
S+ (T0.5)	Jiyan	Brant	Verina
	Jinhsi	Iuno	Chisa
	Camellya	Zhezhi
	Carlotta	Roccia
	Phoebe	Phoebe
	Zani	Cantarella
	Iuno	Sanhua
	Encore
	Brant
	Xiangli Yao
	Changli
A (T1)	Calcharo	Rover (Spectro)	Buling
	Rover (Havoc)	Yinlin
	Rover (Aero)	Changli
	Danjin	Aalto
		Mortefi
		Danjin
B (T2)	Lingyang	Jianxin	Rover (Aero)
	Aalto	Rover (Aero)	Baizhi
	Chixia	Yuanwu
		Chixia
C (T3)	None	Yangyang	None
		Taoqi
		Youhu
		Lumi

In version 3.1, the T0 tier is dominated by powerful support characters like Shorekeeper, Ciaccona, and Cartethyia, who continue to define the meta with their exceptional team utility. Meanwhile, the new Tune Rupture system has significantly boosted the value of characters like Phoebe and Zani, who excel at triggering and capitalizing on this new mechanic.

The release of Lupa and Mornye has created a devastating Fusion synergy that propels Fusion teams to new heights. Additionally, the new 5-star DPS Aemeath has made an immediate impact with top-tier damage output across all endgame modes.

Established powerhouses like Jinhsi and Camellya remain highly competitive. When paired with Tune Rupture-focused supports, these veterans can still dominate high-difficulty content under the new mechanics.

Tower of Adversity Character Tier List

Tower of Adversity prioritizes how quickly you can eliminate a single wave, making burst damage and skill rotation efficiency the key factors for ranking.

Tier

Character

SS (T0)

Shorekeeper

Ciaccona

Cartethyia

Phrolova

Augusta

Iuno

Galbrena

Qiuyuan

Lynae

Mornye

Aemeath

Lupa

S (T0.5)

Rover (Spectro)

Verina

Jiyan

Jinhsi

Changli

Xiangli Yao

Camellya

Phoebe

Brant

Cantarella

Rover (Aero)

Zani

Chisa

Mortefi

Sanhua

A (T1)

Calcharo

Encore

Lingyang

Yinlin

Rover (Havoc)

Zhezhi

Carlotta

Roccia

Buling

Aalto

Yuanwu

Chixia

Baizhi

Danjin

B (T2)

Jianxin

Youhu

C (T3)

Yangyang

Taoqi

Lumi

Tower of Adversity Highlights:

The current Tower environment heavily favors Tune Rupture-focused teams. Characters like Ciaccona and Cartethyia who can rapidly stack Tune effects thrive here, and when combined with Chisa's debuff amplification, they can establish overwhelming damage output right from the start.

Augusta stands out in Tower of Adversity thanks to her Time Stop mechanism. The ability to pause the timer gives you extra time to reposition and execute skill rotations—an invaluable advantage in time-attack content.

In contrast, characters like Jinhsi who require lengthy ramp-up periods may struggle to keep pace in Tower's speedrun-oriented format, despite their high total damage output.

Whimpering Wastes Character Tier List

Whimpering Wastes features continuous waves of enemies, making sustained damage output and AoE abilities essential.

Tier

Character

SS (T0)

Verina

Shorekeeper

Phoebe

Brant

Zani

Ciaccona

Cartethyia

Phrolova

Augusta

Iuno

Galbrena

Chisa

Aemeath

S (T0.5)

Encore

Jiyan

Changli

Camellya

Roccia

Cantarella

Rover (Aero)

Lupa

Qiuyuan

Buling

Lynae

Mornye

Mortefi

Sanhua

A (T1)

Jianxin

Calcharo

Rover (Spectro)

Rover (Havoc)

Zhezhi

Xiangli Yao

Carlotta

Yangyang

Chixia

Baizhi

Danjin

B (T2)

Lingyang

Yinlin

Aalto

Yuanwu

Jinhsi

C (T3)

Taoqi

Youhu

Lumi

Whimpering Wastes Highlights:

With multi-wave encounters, AoE damage and energy regeneration efficiency are crucial. This is why characters like Jiyan and Camellya with wide-hitting attacks rank higher here—their ability to sweep through multiple enemies simultaneously dramatically accelerates clear times.

Phrolova also shines in this mode. Her Resonance Skill-based teams accumulate damage buffs as waves progress, becoming stronger over time. In contrast, single-target burst characters like Jinhsi lose efficiency when enemies are scattered, as they must constantly switch targets.

Here, Sub-DPS characters like Brant and Mortefi who provide sustained damage amplification and energy regeneration become even more valuable. In prolonged battles, they prevent your main DPS from running dry on energy and breaking rotation cycles.

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Tier Rating Explanations

SS - Meta-Defining Must-Pulls

These characters define the current meta. They perform exceptionally well in any team composition and dominate both Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes. A major strength is their flexibility—they don't require specific teammates or perfect Echo setups to excel.

If you're short on resources, prioritize investing in a T0 Main DPS and follow a Wuthering Waves Cartethyia Build to maximize her damage potential.

S - Top Tier

Nearly flawless T1 powerhouses with minimal weaknesses. However, some may require specific support (like Phrolova needing Resonance Skill damage amp partners) or shine particularly in certain content types. Their investment efficiency is excellent—you won't regret pulling them.

A - Reliable Workhorses

Solid performers across most content. While their ceiling may be slightly lower than T0/T0.5 characters, they have low building requirements and flexible team compositions. If you already own them, they're absolutely worth investing in.

B - Situational/Transitional Picks

Serviceable alternatives when higher-tier characters aren't available. They can shine with specific team compositions or seasonal Tower buffs, but lack versatility. Unless they're your favorite character or already at full Resonance Chain, heavy investment isn't recommended.

C - Collection/Passion Projects

Characters struggling in the current meta. They're not completely unusable, but investing the same resources into higher-tier characters yields significantly better returns. Only recommended for players who genuinely love the character regardless of performance.

Version 3.1 New Character Breakdown

Aemeath

Core Mechanics

Aemeath is version 3.1's most unique and powerful character. She operates in two distinct Resonance forms depending on team composition: Tune Rupture mode and Fusion Burst mode.

In Tune Rupture mode, she synergizes with teammates who apply the Interfered state to deliver devastating burst damage. In Fusion Burst mode, she specializes in AoE damage output.

Her most distinctive feature is the Digital Ghost form—even after being downed, she continues dealing damage. This provides incredible insurance in high-difficulty content. Her Outro skill also adapts to her current mode, providing different damage amplification buffs that allow her to fit flexibly into any team.

Performance Analysis

In Tower of Adversity, Aemeath paired with Luuk Herssen in Tune Rupture mode delivers insane single-target burst damage. Her Resonance Liberation window boasts the highest instantaneous damage output among current characters—with proper rotation execution, she can dramatically reduce clear times.

In multi-wave content like Whimpering Wastes, simply switch to Fusion Burst mode. She can trigger Fusion reactions and sweep through mobs solo without requiring specific Sub-DPS partners, making team building extremely flexible.

Pull Recommendation

If you don't want to fall behind in version 3.1, she's a mandatory pull. Getting two roles in one DPS makes her incredibly cost-efficient. Even with future character releases, her unique mechanics should ensure long-term viability.

Luuk Herssen

Core Mechanics

Luuk Herssen is an aerial combat specialist Main DPS designed specifically to capitalize on the Tune Rupture system. Through his Starfluid mechanic, he continuously cycles Resonance Skills while maintaining aerial positioning for uninterrupted damage windows.

Upon entering the Golden Judgment state, his basic attack multipliers spike dramatically, culminating in a powerful plunging finisher.

However, his damage structure heavily relies on Tune Rupture additional damage bonuses. This means he needs teammates who can quickly deplete enemy Vibration Strength and trigger the Interfered state to reach his full potential.

Performance Analysis

With his signature weapon and an optimized team, Luuk's damage ceiling is exceptional. His aerial combat nature allows him to ignore most ground-based AoE patterns, giving him outstanding survivability in specific boss encounters.

However, the drawbacks are clear. He's extremely dependent on teammate synergy and gear quality. Without his signature weapon, damage drops significantly, and building a proper Tune Rupture team is expensive. The entry barrier for low-spenders is quite high.

Pull Recommendation

A "high investment, high return" character. If you already have Aemeath or another T0 DPS, save your resources. But if you enjoy aerial combos and can get his signature weapon with optimal supports, he performs at T0 level with a uniquely satisfying playstyle. His only weakness is lower versatility.

Version 3.1 Update Key Highlights

Core Mechanic: Tune Break System

The most significant change in version 3.1 is the introduction of the Tune Break system.

In simple terms, attacking enemies accumulates an Off-Tune Gauge. When it fills up, Tune Break triggers, dealing massive additional damage and applying the Interfered state. Enemies in the Interfered state take increased damage, fundamentally changing the flow of combat.

This system transformed boss fights from gradual damage accumulation into a rhythm of rapid vibration depletion → concentrated burst windows. Characters who can quickly trigger Tune Break or capitalize on the Interfered state have skyrocketed in value—this is exactly why Phoebe and Zani's rankings surged in this version.

New Map: Roya Frostlands

The new Roya Frostlands region introduces frozen wasteland exploration. The map is roughly 1.5 times larger than previous individual zones, packed with new Echo farming locations and hidden bosses. Reaching 100% exploration yields substantial amounts of Astrite and character development materials—well worth the time investment.

⚠️ Warning: Field bosses in Roya Frostlands are significantly stronger than previous regions. It's recommended to have at least one team of level 70+ characters before challenging high-difficulty areas.

Endgame Content Adjustments

Both Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes have been adjusted to accommodate the Tune Break system.

• Tower of Adversity: New "Tune Acceleration" buff increases Tune Break trigger frequency by 50%, actively encouraging use of the new mechanic.
• Whimpering Wastes: Enemy formations are now much denser, further amplifying the advantage of AoE damage dealers.
• Reward Improvements: Both modes offer enhanced rewards, with first-time clear bonuses now including Weapon Selector materials.

Quality of Life Improvements

• Echo System Optimization: Finally added bulk Echo lock/salvage features, dramatically improving inventory management efficiency.
• Quick Team Setup: Save frequently used team compositions as presets for easy switching.
• Reduced Leveling Requirements: Weapon ascension material requirements reduced by 20%, lowering development fatigue.

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Version Update History

The Tune Break mechanic in version 3.1 has drastically reshaped character rankings, bringing many existing characters back into the spotlight while others have stepped back from their former dominance. This record shows how each version update has changed the meta, helping you evaluate the development value of your owned characters.

Final Thoughts

This Wuthering Waves character tier ranking is provided as a reference for evaluating current version character strength, but remember that rankings are merely tools, not absolute truth. With skilled mastery of character mechanics, even lower-ranked Resonators can achieve excellent results.

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We'll continue tracking version updates and adjusting rankings accordingly. Wishing all Rovers a smooth journey through Solaris!

FAQ

Q: Which characters should beginners prioritize pulling?

Prioritize support characters like Shorekeeper or Verina—their healing and damage amplification abilities help you progress smoothly through the main story and daily content. For Main DPS, if Cartethyia or Augusta banners are active, these two offer excellent investment efficiency.

Q: Are 5-star characters worth building without their signature weapons?

Most 5-star characters work fine without signature weapons, though damage output will be lower. Supports like Shorekeeper and Verina have minimal weapon dependency and perform well with 4-star options. However, characters like Lupa and Phoebe get major power boosts from their signature weapons.

Q: Do I need new characters to run Tune Break teams?

Not necessarily. While Aemeath and Lupa were designed for this system, many existing characters trigger Tune Break effectively. The key is using Sub-DPS who can quickly deplete enemy Vibration Strength. For example, pairing Phoebe or Chisa as Sub-DPS with Jinhsi or Camellya as Main DPS works great.

Q: Are 4-star characters worth investing in?

Some 4-star characters are highly practical. Sanhua is a top-tier Glacio Sub-DPS, Mortefi is irreplaceable in Fusion teams, and Rover (Spectro/Aero) is a free T1-level character. If you lack 5-stars in these roles, investing in these 4-star characters is absolutely worthwhile.

Q: How often are rankings updated?

We re-evaluate character rankings with every version update (approximately every 6 weeks). If significant balance adjustments occur mid-version, we update immediately. Bookmark this page to conveniently track the latest changes.

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