Wuthering Waves Tier List March 2026 - 3.2 Updated

Welcome to the Wuthering Waves 3.2 Character Tier List!

With the Version 3.2 update "Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows," the Echo Skill DMG-focused meta has officially arrived. The introduction of new character Sigrika has significantly elevated the status of Aero teams, and her synergy with Qiuyuan is the strongest in the current season.

All characters have been evaluated based on endgame combat performance, team versatility, and investment efficiency.

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Wuthering Waves 3.2 Character Tier List

This tier list reflects overall performance across Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes. It will be continuously updated as future patches and meta shifts occur.

Tier	Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
SS (T0)	Cartethyia	Brant	The Shorekeeper
	Phrolova	Ciaccona	Mornye
	Augusta	Iuno
	Galbrena	Qiuyuan
	Aemeath	Lynae
	Sigrika
S+ (T0.5)	Jiyan	Zhezhi	Verina
	Jinhsi	Cantarella	Chisa
	Camellya	Lupa
	Carlotta	Phoebe
	Zani	Sanhua
	Luuk Herssen
A (T1)	Calcharo	Yinlin	Buling
	Encore	Roccia
	Rover (Havoc)	Mortefi
	Rover (Spectro)	Danjin
	Xiangli Yao
B (T2)	Lingyang	Jianxin	Rover
	Aalto	Yuanwu	Baizhi
	Chixia	Chixia
C (T3)	N/A	Yangyang	N/A
		Taoqi
		Youhu
		Lumi

Sigrika is the key new character of Version 3.2, serving as a Main DPS specializing in Echo Skill DMG. When paired with Qiuyuan, she can maximize Echo Skill DMG buffs, boasting the strongest synergy of the current season. Existing T0 mainstays like Cartethyia, Augusta, and Aemeath remain powerful as ever, delivering high DPS and team versatility under the Tune Rupture system.

Phoebe and Zani, who rose sharply in 3.1, maintain solid positions this version thanks to Tune Rupture synergy. Jinhsi and Camellya are still strong picks, though they fall slightly behind Sigrika and Aemeath's Echo/Tune-focused meta at the highest level.

Tower of Adversity Character Tier List

Tower of Adversity is all about how fast you can delete each wave — burst damage and skill rotation efficiency determine the rankings.

Tier

Character

SS (T0)

Verina

The Shorekeeper

Phrolova

Augusta

Iuno

Galbrena

Qiuyuan

Lynae

Mornye

Aemeath

Sigrika

S (T0.5)

Calcharo

Yinlin

Camellya

Cantarella

Rover (Spectro)

Ciaccona

Cartethyia

Luuk Herssen

Mortefi

Sanhua

Jinhsi

Buling

Danjin

Baizhi

Chixia

A (T1)

Chisa

Lupa

Zani

Brant

Phoebe

Roccia

Carlotta

Zhezhi

Xiangli Yao

Rover (Aero)

Yuanwu

Jiyan

Rover (Havoc)

Lingyang

Encore

Aalto

B (T2)

Jianxin

Youhu

C (T3)

Yangyang

Taoqi

Lumi

Tower of Adversity Highlights:

In this rotation of Tower of Adversity, Sigrika entered the SS tier immediately thanks to her Echo Skill DMG-focused mechanics. When paired with Qiuyuan, the stacking Echo Skill DMG buffs are optimized for fast clears in Tower of Adversity. Augusta's Time Stop mechanic remains unmatched in Tower of Adversity, and Lynae and Mornye's Tune Rupture support capabilities are top-tier.

Meanwhile, Brant is T0 in overall rankings but drops to T1 in Tower of Adversity. Tower of Adversity revolves around dumping burst damage within short cycles, and Brant's sustained buff structure shines more in prolonged fights.

Whimpering Wastes Character Tier List

Whimpering Wastes features multi-wave mob spawns, making sustained DPS and AoE damage the key factors.

Tier

Character

SS (T0)

Verina

The Shorekeeper

Brant

Lupa

Phrolova

Iuno

Galbrena

Lynae

Mornye

Sigrika

S (T0.5)

Encore

Jiyan

Xiangli Yao

Roccia

Phoebe

Cantarella

Zani

Ciaccona

Cartethyia

Augusta

Qiuyuan

Chisa

Aemeath

Mortefi

A (T1)

Rover

Luuk Herssen

Buling

Rover

Carlotta

Camellya

Yinlin

Zhezhi

Jinhsi

Jianxin

Rover

Calcharo

Danjin

Baizhi

Sanhua

Chixia

B (T2)

Lingyang

Yinlin

Aalto

Yuanwu

C (T3)

Taoqi

Youhu

Lumi

Whimpering Wastes Highlights:

In Whimpering Wastes, Sigrika is powerful in multi-target scenarios thanks to the Aero element's inherent pull (grouping) effect. By using the pull option on her Heavy Attack, she can gather scattered mobs and wipe them out with Echo Skill DMG in one sweep.

Brant and Lupa receive particularly high marks in Whimpering Wastes for their sustained buff uptime and energy generation, while Phrolova's Resonance Skill party comp grows stronger with each wave thanks to stacking buffs.

Augusta is SS-tier in Tower of Adversity but drops to S+ in Whimpering Wastes. While her Time Stop is devastating in time-attack content, sustained DPS and AoE capabilities matter more in multi-wave combat.

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Top 7 Recommended Team Comps for 3.2

For those of you looking at the tier list thinking "I know this character is strong, but who do I pair them with?" — here are the battle-tested team compositions.

Team Name	Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Best For	Investment	Summary
Sigrika Echo Barrage (Current Season Tier 1)	Sigrika	Qiuyuan (→Lynae)	The Shorekeeper (→Verina)	ToA ★★★★★ · WhiWa ★★★★★	⭐⭐⭐	Qiuyuan's Echo Skill DMG buff + Sigrika's Echo Skill specialization create the strongest synergy this season. Without Qiuyuan, subbing Lynae provides a total DMG boost as compensation.
Aemeath Tune Rupture	Aemeath	Lynae (→Lupa)	Mornye (→Verina)	ToA ★★★★★ · WhiWa ★★★★★	⭐⭐⭐	Lynae's Tune Rupture activation + Aemeath's Tune destruction mesh perfectly for top-tier synergy. A proven and stable comp from 3.1.
Cartethyia All-Rounder 🔰Beginner Friendly	Cartethyia	Ciaccona (→Zhezhi)	The Shorekeeper (→Verina)	ToA ★★★★★ · WhiWa ★★★★	⭐⭐	Intuitive rotation + Shorekeeper healing means zero survivability issues. Can reach upper ToA ranks at S0 with minimal investment. The best starter team for new players.
Augusta Time Stop (ToA Specialist)	Augusta	Iuno (→Qiuyuan)	The Shorekeeper (→Verina)	ToA ★★★★★ · WhiWa ★★★	⭐⭐⭐	Freeze the timer with Time Stop, then nuke with Iuno's AoE coordinated attack. The go-to for players pushing top 0.1% ToA records.
Havoc Camellya	Camellya	Cantarella (→Danjin)	The Shorekeeper (→Verina)	ToA ★★★★ · WhiWa ★★★★	⭐⭐⭐	Camellya's ceiling rivals Aemeath's, but requires higher mechanical skill. Highly recommended if you're confident in your execution.
Glacio Jinhsi	Jinhsi (→Carlotta)	Chisa (→Sanhua)	Verina (→The Shorekeeper)	ToA ★★★★ · WhiWa ★★★	⭐⭐	For players who already invested in Jinhsi. Chisa's debuff amplification synergizes with Tune Rupture, keeping this comp competitive.
Luuk Aerial Combat (High Risk, High Reward)	Luuk Herssen	Lynae (→Phoebe)	The Shorekeeper (→Mornye)	ToA ★★★★ · WhiWa ★★★	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Signature weapon required. With it he's T0-level; without it, T1 or below. Can ignore ground AoE hazards, giving him unmatched survivability against certain bosses.

Substitute Character Note: Characters in parentheses are alternative options. For example, swapping Qiuyuan→Lynae in the Sigrika comp loses the Echo Skill-specific synergy, but Lynae's total DMG boost provides stable damage.

The comp with the smallest performance drop when substituting is Cartethyia All-Rounder (Ciaccona→Zhezhi), while the largest drop is in Sigrika Echo Barrage (losing Qiuyuan removes 66% of the Echo buff entirely).

Tier Definitions

SS — Must-Pull for the Version (Meta-Defining)

These characters define the meta. They pull their weight in any team and deliver dominant performance across both Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes. They're not heavily reliant on specific teammates or perfect Echo setups. If your resources are limited, prioritize securing at least one T0 Main DPS at S0.

S — Top Tier

Near-flawless powerhouses with minimal weaknesses. However, some may require specific support partners (like Phrolova needing Resonance Skill DMG amp), or excel particularly in certain content types. Investment efficiency is excellent — you won't regret pulling them.

A — Reliable Staple Pick

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

B — Substitute / Transitional Pick

Fallback options for when you don't have higher-tier characters. They can shine with specific team setups or favorable Tower of Adversity seasonal buffs, but their versatility is limited. Unless they're your favorite character or already at max Resonance Chain, heavy investment isn't recommended.

C — Collection / Waifu-Husbando Pick

Characters that struggle in the current meta. They're not completely unusable, but the same resources invested in higher-tier characters yield far better returns. If you're raising them purely out of love for the character, that's perfectly fine.

3.2 New Character Deep Dive

Sigrika

	Attribute	Details
	Rarity	5-Star ★★★★★
	Element	Aero
	Weapon	Gauntlets
	Role	Main DPS (Echo Skill DMG Specialist)
	Tier	T0
	Affiliation	Startorch Academy, Roya Tribe Solsworn

Core Mechanics

Sigrika is the flagship character of Version 3.2 and the first dedicated Echo Skill DMG Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. Unlike other characters who use Echoes as supplementary tools, Sigrika's Basic Attacks, Enhanced Resonance Skill, Heavy Attacks, and Resonance Liberation all count as Echo Skill DMG. She quite literally lives inside the Echo system.

Sigrika's combat revolves around a Rune system. She generates "Rune: Trust" from Basic Attack Stage 5 and "Rune: Answer" from her Resonance Skill, then consumes them in pairs via Heavy Attacks to deal Aero Echo Skill DMG.

Her Heavy Attacks have a "Pull" option that groups enemies and a "Stagnation" option that staggers them, allowing her to flexibly handle both boss fights and multi-target encounters.

Additionally, Sigrika's Inherent Skill grants a 66% DMG increase buff when party members cast a total of 6 Echo Skills. This is why synergy with Qiuyuan, who boosts Echo Skill cast frequency, is the strongest in the game.

Practical Performance

• In Tower of Adversity, the Sigrika + Qiuyuan + Shorekeeper comp records the fastest clear times this season. With Qiuyuan providing both Echo Skill DMG buffs and activation count, Sigrika can maintain her Inherent Skill buff at all times.
• In Whimpering Wastes, the pull effect on her Heavy Attack lets her group mobs efficiently and wipe them with Echo Skill DMG in one burst, making her wave-clear pattern highly effective.

Should You Pull?

If you lack an Aero Main DPS or want to build an Echo Skill-focused team, absolutely yes. However, without Qiuyuan, it's much harder to meet the Inherent Skill buff condition, and her performance drops noticeably.

It's strongly recommended to secure Qiuyuan alongside her during this 3.2 Phase 1 banner. If you already have well-built T0 DPS characters like Aemeath or Cartethyia and don't have Qiuyuan, saving for the 3.3 anniversary character is also a smart choice.

3.2 Version Update Summary

New Character: Sigrika

The biggest headline of Version 3.2 is undoubtedly Sigrika's debut. A Royan Rune Resonator from Startorch Academy, she possesses a unique kit fully dedicated to Echo Skill DMG. Her arrival has created a new pillar in the meta called "Echo Skill DMG meta," and has further elevated Qiuyuan's practical value.

3.2 Banner Schedule

• Phase 1 (March 19~): Sigrika (new) + Qiuyuan (rerun) / 4-Stars: Sanhua, Buling, Yangyang
• Phase 2: Lynae + Zani + Phoebe (reruns)

The key highlight is the ability to secure both Sigrika and Qiuyuan in Phase 1. Since Qiuyuan is currently the only dedicated Echo Skill DMG buffer in the game, if you plan to pull Sigrika, it's highly recommended to pick up Qiuyuan as well.

Endgame Content Adjustments

Both Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes have been adjusted for the 3.2 season.

• Tower of Adversity: Echo Skill DMG-related buffs have been added, creating a favorable environment for Sigrika and Echo Skill-focused teams.
• Whimpering Wastes: As with previous versions, AoE-heavy compositions remain favored, with high mob density waves continuing.
• New enemies: The "Shadow Eater" series (Bipolar/Theatrical/Tragic) and the "Remnant" series (Milliner/Sleevedoll/Chromamask) have been added.

Events & Content

• "Stellar Orbit Beats": A music challenge event where you can enjoy rhythm games at the Startorch Academy Mind Dive Arcade.
• "Lahai-Roi Blocks": A mini puzzle event (March 26 – April 13)
• "Endstate Matrix": A new high-difficulty recurring challenge mode (opens March 26)
• Major Echo Management Overhaul: Smart Echo disposal, batch lock/dispose features, recommended presets, and share/import functions have been added.
• "Whispers of the Stars": A new permanent event where you can experience Resonator side stories.

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Version Update History

The introduction of the Echo Skill DMG meta in 3.2 propelled Sigrika straight into SS tier, with minor adjustments to existing character rankings. This history shows how each version update has shifted the meta, helping you assess whether your current characters are worth further investment.

Summary

This Wuthering Waves character tier list is provided as a reference for evaluating character power in the current version, but remember — tier lists are tools, not absolute truths. If you master a character's mechanics, even lower-ranked Resonators can achieve outstanding results.

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We'll continue tracking version updates and adjusting the rankings promptly. Wishing all Rovers a smooth journey across Solaris!

FAQ

Q: Which characters should beginners prioritize pulling?

Start by aiming for The Shorekeeper or Verina as your Support. Their healing and DMG amplification make early Main Story progression and daily dungeon runs much smoother. For Main DPS, if Sigrika's banner is active, pulling her alongside Qiuyuan is recommended. If you already have Cartethyia or Aemeath, investing in your existing roster is also a great choice.

Q: Is Sigrika viable without Qiuyuan?

She's usable, but the performance gap is significant. To meet Sigrika's Inherent Skill buff condition (66% DMG increase after 6 Echo Skill casts) without Qiuyuan, you'd need substitutes like Cantarella, and even then the damage is noticeably lower than the Qiuyuan pairing. If you plan to main Sigrika, securing Qiuyuan is strongly recommended.

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

Most 5-star characters are perfectly usable without their signature weapon — the damage ceiling is just somewhat lower. Support characters like The Shorekeeper and Verina have very low signature weapon dependency and work fine with 4-star weapons. However, Sigrika's signature weapon "Solsworn Ciphers" provides Echo Skill DMG amplification and DEF ignore, making it a particularly worthwhile investment. Without it, use your best available 5-star Gauntlets and consult a Sigrika build guide for optimal alternatives.

Q: Do I need new characters for Tune Rupture teams?

Not necessarily. Aemeath and Lupa were designed for this system, but many existing characters can trigger Tune Rupture as well. The key is having a Sub-DPS that can quickly deplete enemy Vibration Strength. For example, Phoebe and Chisa as Sub-DPS with Jinhsi or Camellya as Main DPS work perfectly fine.

Q: Are 4-star characters worth investing in?

Some 4-star characters are extremely 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 for a particular role, investing in these 4-star characters is not a waste at all.

Q: How often is the tier list updated?

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

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