Wuthering Waves: Elemental Effects, Explained
Wuthering Waves' Elemental System: A Deep Dive into Version 2.0 Changes
Elemental effects have been a core mechanic in Wuthering Waves since launch, primarily offering character buffs and enemy resistance adjustments. Unlike reaction-focused systems in games like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves initially emphasized elemental enhancements and resistances. Version 2.0 significantly alters this, introducing Elemental Effects with more direct character interactions, moving beyond passive buffs and resistances.
All Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs
While elemental effects existed previously (primarily applied by enemies), Version 2.0 expands their role. Each element now has a unique status effect:
| Elemental Effect | Effect Description |
|---|---|
| Havoc Bane | Stacks periodically (up to 2). At 2 stacks, all stacks are removed, dealing Havoc DMG and reapplying the effect to nearby characters. |
| Glacio Chafe | Reduces movement speed per stack (up to 10 stacks). At 10 stacks, the resonator is Frozen; players can "Struggle" to hasten recovery. |
| Spectro Frazzle | Stacks automatically decrease, dealing Spectro DMG per stack. More stacks = more DMG over time. |
| Fusion Burst | Stacks up to 10 (unless removed). At 10 stacks, explodes, dealing significant Fusion DMG. |
| Aero Erosion | Deals Aero DMG periodically. Stacks don't deplete to deal DMG; more stacks = more DMG over time. |
| Electro Flare | Reduces ATK based on stacks: 1-4 stacks (-5%), 5-9 stacks (-7% + Magnetized effect), 10 stacks (-10%). |
Dodging removes all effect stacks.
Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets
Currently, the utilization of Elemental Effects through Resonators and Echoes is limited. Version 2.0 introduces only a few interactions:
Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:

- Spectro Rover: Post-Version 2.0 rework, Spectro Rover uniquely applies Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's "Resonating Spin" variant applies 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle, also applying a "Shimmer" effect preventing stack decay, allowing sustained effect buildup.
Echoes and Echo Sets:

Only one Echo set currently interacts with Elemental Effects:
- Eternal Radiance Echo Set: 2-piece bonus: +10% Spectro DMG. 5-piece bonus: Inflicting Spectro Frazzle increases Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s; 10 stacks grant a 15% Spectro DMG bonus for 15s.
- Nightmare Echo: Mourning Aix attack deals 273.60% Spectro DMG. DMG against Spectro Frazzle-affected enemies is increased by 100%. Equipped Resonator gains a 12% Spectro DMG bonus.
While limited currently, the introduction of Elemental Effects in Version 2.0 suggests a potential future expansion of their role in Wuthering Waves' gameplay.
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