Wuthering Waves: Elemental Effects, Explained

Wuthering Waves' Version 2.0 introduces significant changes to its elemental system, notably the addition of Elemental Effects. Previously, elements primarily provided character buffs or enemy resistances. Now, characters can directly apply and benefit from these effects, creating more dynamic interactions.

Elemental Status Effects and Debuffs:

While some elemental effects existed in earlier versions (e.g., Glacio's freeze effect), Version 2.0 expands this mechanic to all six elements. Each element inflicts a unique status effect:

Dodging removes all effect stacks.

Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets:

Currently, the utilization of Elemental Effects is limited. Only a few Resonators, Echoes, and Echo Sets interact with them:

Resonators Applying Elemental Effects:

• Spectro Rover: Post-Version 2.0 rework, Spectro Rover is the only character currently able to apply Elemental Effects. Its Resonance Skill's Resonating Spin variant applies Spectro Frazzle stacks and a Shimmer effect, preventing stack decay.

Echoes and Echo Sets:

• Echo Set - Eternal Radiance: (2pc) +10% Spectro DMG; (5pc) Spectro Frazzle increases Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s; 10 stacks grant a 15% Spectro DMG Bonus for 15s.
• Echo - Nightmare: Mourning Aix deals increased Spectro DMG to enemies with Spectro Frazzle; provides a Spectro DMG Bonus to the equipped Resonator.

In summary, while Elemental Effects are a newly expanded mechanic in Wuthering Waves, their full potential remains to be seen. Currently, their impact is primarily felt through Spectro Rover and the Eternal Radiance Echo Set.