Welcome to LDShop’s ultimate Wuthering Waves tier list! We’ve rounded up the best-performing characters to help you crush even the game’s toughest challenges. Every character here is ranked based on how they shine in key roles—Main DPS, Sub DPS, and support included.
Let’s dive right into the tier list below and check it out!
The tier list centers on character performance in the Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes. It’s worth noting that this is a skill-driven game, where team synergy holds greater weight than individual power alone. Even characters in lower tiers can excel with the right setup and a bit of skill!
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- Wuthering Waves Best Characters Tier List in V2.4
- Tier list based on Tower of Adversity
- Tier list based on Whimpering Wastes
- V2.4 Changes and Additions
- Conclusion
- Tier Explanation
- Tags Explanation
Wuthering Waves Best Characters Tier List in V2.4
Tier list based on Tower of Adversity
The first tier list is based on the character performance in the Tower of Adversity.
DPS
Sub DPS
Support
SS
Carlotta
Cartethyia
Zani
Camellya
Jinhsi
Phoebe
Ciaccona
Phoebe
Sanhua
Zhezhi
Brant
Changli
Lupa
Mortefi
Shorekeeper
Verina
S
Brant
Encore
Jiyan
Rover (Havoc)
Xiangli Yao
Roccia
Rover (Spectro)
Rover (Aero)
Rover (Spectro)
A
Chixia
Ciaccona
Danjin
Cantarella
Danjin
Yinlin
Baizhi
B
Calcharo
Taoqi
Yangyang
Youhu
C
Aalto
Lingyang
Aalto
Jianxin
Lumi
Yuanwu
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Tier list based on Whimpering Wastes
The second tier list focuses on the character performance in the Whimpering Wastes.
DPS
Sub DPS
Support
SS
Camellya
Changli
Jiyan
Zani
Carlotta
Cartethyia
Ciaccona
Phoebe
Brant
Lupa
Roccia
Sanhua
Ciaccona
Mortefi
Phoebe
Shorekeeper
Verina
Rover (Spectro)
S
Brant
Rover Havoc
Xiangli Yao
Yangyang
Zhezhi
Baizhi
Rover Aero
A
Encore
Jinhsi
Cantarella
Danjin
Rover(Spectro)
Yinlin
B
Chixia
Jianxin
C
Calcharo
Lingyang
Aalto
Lumi
Taoqi
Youhu
Yuanwu
Click the character to get the full lowdown—including Character build, weapon and their background information.
Tier lists show characters' relative performance in their roles at a glance, but remember: every character works with enough investment, no matter their rank.
V2.4 Changes and Additions
Wuthering Waves Version 2.4 elevates the gameplay experience with engaging new characters, demanding game modes, and impactful system upgrades. Highlighted among the latest 2.4 updates are the debuts of Cartethyia and Lupa.
Character
Explanation
Cartethyia
- Cartethyia is a 5-star Aero Resonator and a deadly hypercarry with unique HP-scaling and dual-form combat style.
- She transitions between agile "Cartethyia" form and burst-heavy "Fleurdelys" form, excelling at applying and amplifying Aero Erosion effects.
- Since her damage scales with HP, focusing on HP% along with Crit Rate and Crit DMG is key to maximizing her burst potential.
- IIf you have her signature weapon Defier's Thorn, Cartethyia can fully unleash her power with its HP% sub-stat and Aero DMG bonus.
- Without the signature weapon, the F2P option Guardian Sword with HP% sub-stat still makes her effective in battles.
Lupa
- Lupa is a newly released 5-star Dark element Broadblade user, specializing in powerful melee burst damage.
- She is a high-tempo, burst-heavy melee DPS, entering Berserk Mode to unleash rapid and devastating attacks, ideal for quick fight closures.
- Since her strength lies in Berserk Mode, prioritizing Resonance Skill (E) to boost its effectiveness is key, with Resonance Liberation (Q) as a massive AoE burst follow-up.
- If you have her signature weapon Fatecleaver, Lupa can enhance Berserk uptime and finisher attacks, maximizing her burst potential.
- Without Fatecleaver, 4★options like Abyss Fang or Ashen Blade still make her a reliable burst DPS in battles.
Conclusion
That's all for our latest best character tier list. Tier lists are guides, not rules—skilled players can crush content with B-tiers through sharp game sense, but higher tiers make optimizing and clearing content way smoother.
Wuthering Waves shines with skill-based combat: even top characters need tight rotations, timing, and synergy. Regarding the powerful newcomers in 2.4, Cartethyia excels in Aero teams and Lupa in Dark ones, both being must-have top-tier DPS even at base constellations—try them to elevate your gameplay!
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Tier Explanation
SS
Meta-shaping powerhouses. They stand out in practically all game content and seamlessly fit into various team lineups. They’re absolutely worth pulling for and putting heavy resources into.
S
Top-level performers with only minor drawbacks. They may require specific team configurations or a bit more skill to master, but they still deliver outstanding results.
A
Dependable, steady choices. These characters do well in most situations, though they might struggle in certain specific scenarios or need more investment to truly excel.
B
Characters that work in specific situations. They can perform well in niche teams or particular content, but they’re generally overshadowed by higher-tier alternatives.
C
Their practical use is limited. These characters need substantial investment and specific team setups to be competitive.
Tags Explanation
DPS
DPS is the cornerstone of your offensive strategy, dealing heavy damage consistently throughout a battle. These characters usually boast powerful attacks and abilities that prioritize offensive stats such as ATK, Crit DMG, and Crit Rate. The entire team is built around creating favorable conditions and supporting the Main DPS to help them unleash their maximum damage potential.
Sub DPS
Sub-DPS characters complement the Main DPS by dishing out substantial damage while offering additional benefits to the team. They often have potent burst attacks that deal massive damage in a short span. Some Sub-DPS units also bring utility to the table, like applying buffs to enhance the team’s performance.
Support
Support characters focus on aiding the entire team rather than dealing high damage. They ensure the team stays alive and performs at its best by providing healing, shields, or buffs that boost attack power or defense.
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