With a growing pool of Resonators in Wuthering Waves, figuring out who to pull and where to spend your Astrite can be overwhelming. Whether you're holding out for an upcoming five-star or piecing together the most effective team, having a clear picture of the current meta gives you a real edge. This Wuthering Waves tier list covers every Resonator across all combat roles, with placements driven by their output across the three core endgame modes: Tower of Adversity, Whimpering Wastes, and Endstate Matrix. To help you plan your pulls and push your progression further.
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Please note:
- In this article, Resonators are categorized into three combat roles for separate rankings: Main DPS, Sub-DPS, and Support. Five-star Resonators are evaluated primarily at S0R1, while four-star Resonators are assessed based on their performance at S6.
- Some Resonators may appear in more than one role category. This is because a Resonator's role can shift depending on their team composition. For example, Iuno functions as a Main DPS when paired with Lynae and Mornye, but transitions into a Sub-DPS role when used alongside Augusta and Shorekeeper.
Main DPS Tier List
These rankings reflect each Main DPS's damage output and overall performance across Wuthering Waves' endgame modes, Tower of Adversity, Whimpering Wastes, and Endstate Matrix. Characters are ranked based on their ability to carry a team as the primary damage dealer.
Main DPS Rankings
Main DPS characters are the core of any team composition. The resonators that take the field the longest and are built to deal the highest damage. Their performance directly determines how well you clear endgame content.
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Main DPS Tier Definitions
To help you better understand each Resonator's placement, this tier list uses the following ranking system:
| Tier | Definition | |||
| SSS or SS | The strongest Resonator in the current meta. They deliver exceptional damage output or utility, fit into a wide range of team compositions, and excel in the Tower of Adversity, Whimpering Wastes, and Endstate Matrix. | |||
| S | Solid Resonators that can hold their own in endgame content. They may require more investment or specific team synergies to reach their full potential compared to higher-tier options. | |||
| A | Competent Resonators that can clear endgame content but require notably higher Echo investment and optimized rotations to match the output of higher-tier options. | |||
| B or C | Niche or underperforming Resonators in the current meta. They can still function in the right team compositions, but often demand significant investment or highly specific setups to compete with stronger alternatives. | |||
Main DPS Ranking Criteria
Rankings are determined by performance across Wuthering Waves' three core endgame modes: Tower of Adversity (Speed), Whimpering Wastes (AoE), and Endstate Matrix (sustained combat efficiency). The biggest weight is placed on how fast a character clears the Tower of Adversity or how effectively they handle the AoE-heavy Whimpering Wastes.
- Damage Ceiling: Peak damage output.
- Team Synergy: Effectiveness within realistic team compositions, without depending on high-cost signature weapons or limited five-star teammates.
- Versatility: Consistency across all three endgame modes and the ability to adapt to varying enemy types, mob density, and combat conditions, including newer enemy mechanics such as airborne targets.
- Investment Efficiency: Overall performance at S0R1, including how well a character holds up when using accessible alternative weapons over their signature. 4 Stars are rated at S6
- Meta Compatibility: How well a character fits into the current meta.
Sub DPS Tier List
These rankings reflect each Sub-DPS's off-field contribution and rotational value across Wuthering Waves' endgame modes. Characters are ranked based on their ability to amplify the Main DPS and deal meaningful damage within a limited field time window.
Sub DPS Rankings
Sub-DPS characters are the backbone of a team's rotation. Resonators who cycle in and out of the field to deal damage, generate Concerto Energy, and pass powerful Outro Skill buffs to the next character in line. Their value lies not just in their own damage, but in how much they elevate the rest of the team.
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Sub DPS Tier Definitions
To help you better understand each Resonator's placement, this tier list uses the following ranking system:
| Tier | Definition | |||
| SSS or SS | The strongest Sub-DPS Resonators in the current meta. They deliver exceptional off-field damage and Outro Skill value, slot into a wide range of team compositions, and consistently elevate team performance across the three endgame modes | |||
| S | Solid Sub-DPS Resonators that contribute meaningfully in endgame content. They may require more investment or specific team synergies to reach their full potential compared to higher-tier options. | |||
| A | Competent Sub-DPS Resonators that can support a team through endgame content but require notably higher Echo investment, Sequences, and tighter rotations to match the contribution of higher-tier options. | |||
| B or C | Niche or underperforming Sub-DPS Resonators in the current meta. They can still function in the right team compositions but often demand significant investment or highly specific setups to compete with stronger alternatives. | |||
Sub DPS Ranking Criteria
Rankings are determined by rotational value across Wuthering Waves' three core endgame modes. The biggest weight is placed on Outro Skill buff quality and how much a Sub-DPS amplifies the Main DPS's performance in the Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes.
- Damage Ceiling: Peak off-field and on-field damage output within a limited rotation window.
- Team Synergy: Effectiveness within realistic team compositions, without depending on high-cost signature weapons or limited five-star teammates.
- Versatility: Consistency across all three endgame modes and the ability to adapt to varying enemy types, mob density, and combat conditions, including newer enemy mechanics such as airborne targets.
- Investment Efficiency: Overall performance at S0R1, including how well a character holds up when using accessible alternative weapons over their signature. Four-star characters are rated at S6.
- Meta Compatibility: How well a character fits into the current meta and how strong their Outro Skill buff is for the most relevant Main DPS options.
Support Tier List
These rankings reflect each Support's healing output, buff coverage, and overall team utility across Wuthering Waves' endgame modes. Characters are ranked based on their ability to keep the team alive while maximizing the damage potential of their teammates.
Support Rankings
Support characters are the foundation of a team's survivability. Resonators who provide healing, shields, and team-wide buffs to ensure the Main DPS can stay on the field and perform at their peak. Their value extends beyond sustain, as the strongest Supports also pass impactful teamwide buffs that directly amplify the rest of the team's damage output.
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Support Tier Definition
To help you better understand each Resonator's placement, this tier list uses the following ranking system:
| Tier | Definition | |||
| SSS or SS | The strongest Support Resonators in the current meta. They provide exceptional healing or shielding, deliver powerful team-wide buffs, and slot into a wide range of team compositions | |||
| S | Solid Support Resonators that sustain the team reliably in endgame content. They may require more investment or specific team synergies to reach their full potential compared to higher-tier options. | |||
| A | Competent Support Resonators that can sustain a team through endgame content but require notably higher Echo investment and tighter rotations to match the utility of higher-tier options. | |||
| B or C | Niche or underperforming Support Resonators in the current meta. They can still function in the right team compositions but often demand significant investment or highly specific setups to compete with stronger alternatives. | |||
Support Ranking Criteria
Rankings are determined by sustain output and team utility across Wuthering Waves' three core endgame modes. The biggest weight is placed on how reliably a Support keeps the team alive and how much their buffs amplify the Main DPS's performance.
- Sustain Output: Healing or shielding volume and reliability across a full rotation cycle.
- Team Synergy: Effectiveness within realistic team compositions, without depending on high-cost signature weapons or limited five-star teammates.
- Versatility: Consistency across all three endgame modes and the ability to adapt to varying enemy types, mob density, and combat conditions, including newer enemy mechanics such as airborne targets.
- Investment Efficiency: Overall performance at S0R1, including how well a character holds up when using accessible alternative weapons over their signature. Four-star characters are rated at S6.
- Meta Compatibility: How well a character fits into the current meta and how impactful their buffs is for the most relevant Main DPS options.
Conclusion
The Wuthering Waves meta is always shifting. New Resonators, new Echoes, and new endgame challenges mean today's rankings can look very different a version from now. Whether you're building around the current top tier or investing in a favorite, having enough Astrite and resources to pull and gear your Resonators makes all the difference. If you're looking to stay ahead of the curve, LootBar is the easiest way to handle your Wuthering Waves Top-Up - so you're always ready when the next must-pull banner drops.
