Introduction to Undying Flame Guide
Wuthering Waves Undying Flame Guide: The Undying Flame is a powerful 4-star pistol in Wuthering Waves, originally designed to honor the Midnight Rangers’ dedication. It features a high base ATK and ATK% secondary stat, boosting raw damage despite lacking CRIT stats. Its passive ability is easy to activate, benefiting a variety of gun-wielding Resonators. The weapon belongs to the Rangers Weapon Series and is available through the Convene Banners (gacha system). Its flavor text, “Let my body ablaze, flames dance to banish all evil’s haze,” reflects its relentless nature in battle.
Undying Flame Stats and Passive
Base Stats (at Level 90)
Base ATK: 412
Secondary Stat: 30.4% ATK Bonus
Passive Skill – Loyalty
Effect: Increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 20% for 15 seconds after using an Intro Skill.
Ease of Activation: The effect is triggered whenever the equipped Resonator enters combat with an Intro Skill, making it highly reliable.
Usage Strategy:
Best utilized by characters who frequently swap in and out of combat.
Ensures that the active Resonator receives a significant skill damage boost upon swapping.
Syntony Levels (Weapon Ranks)
Rank 1: Resonance Skill DMG Bonus +20% for 15s after using an Intro Skill.
Rank 2: Resonance Skill DMG Bonus +25% for 15s after using an Intro Skill.
Rank 3: Resonance Skill DMG Bonus +30% for 15s after using an Intro Skill.
Rank 4: Resonance Skill DMG Bonus +35% for 15s after using an Intro Skill.
Rank 5: Resonance Skill DMG Bonus +40% for 15s after using an Intro Skill.
Stats at Various Levels
Level 1: ATK 33, ATK Bonus 6.7%
Level 20: ATK 85, ATK Bonus 11.9%
Level 40: ATK 163, ATK Bonus 17.2%
Level 50: ATK 213, ATK Bonus 19.8%
Level 60: ATK 263, ATK Bonus 22.4% – 22.5%
Level 70: ATK 312, ATK Bonus 25.1%
Level 80: ATK 362, ATK Bonus 27.7%
Level 90: ATK 412, ATK Bonus 30.3% – 30.4%
Weapon Type & Lore
Weapon Type: Pistol
Weapon Series: Rangers Weapon Series
Flavor Text: “Let my body ablaze, flames dance to banish all evil’s haze.”
The Undying Flame is a well-rounded pistol that excels in boosting Resonance Skill damage for characters who frequently swap in and use their Intro Skills. With a high ATK stat and an easy-to-trigger passive, it is a strong choice for Resonators who rely on skill-based damage in Wuthering Waves.
Best Characters for Undying Flame
The Undying Flame is a versatile pistol that enhances the damage output of DPS and sub-DPS characters in Wuthering Waves. Its passive ability, which increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus after using an Intro Skill, makes it an excellent choice for pistol-wielding Resonators who rely on their skills for damage.
Recommended Characters
Mortefi (4-star, Fusion) – A highly used secondary DPS who excels in various team compositions. His Resonance Skill can deal significant burst damage, making the Undying Flame a strong weapon for maximizing his output.
Chixia (4-star, Fusion) – Primarily deals damage through her Resonance Skill, making the 20% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus from Undying Flame a direct boost to her performance.
Aalto (4-star, Aero) – A more skill-dependent character who, when played effectively, can function as a main DPS. The weapon’s passive contributes to his overall damage output, though his playstyle requires more precision.
The Undying Flame can be useful for any pistol-wielding character, as all current pistol users can effectively utilize the weapon’s Resonance Skill DMG bonus. Its effectiveness ultimately depends on team composition and playstyle, making it a solid weapon choice for multiple builds.
How to Obtain Undying Flame
The Undying Flame is a 4-star pistol that can be obtained through the gacha system in Wuthering Waves. It is available in multiple Convene Banners, including Standard, Beginner’s Choice, Weapon Permanent Convene, and various Character and Weapon Event Convenes. This means players have multiple opportunities to acquire the weapon throughout different banners in the game.
Additionally, the Undying Flame has been featured in limited-time Event Convenes, such as the Absolute Pulsation: Blazing Brilliance event during Version 1.1. While it remains obtainable in various banners, it may occasionally have increased drop rates when featured in special events. To maximize the chances of obtaining this weapon, players should monitor the active banners and consider pulling when the Undying Flame is highlighted in an event.
Leveling Up Undying Flame (Ascension Materials)
To fully upgrade the Undying Flame in Wuthering Waves, you need to level it up and ascend it using Shell Credits and specific Ascension Materials. Below is a breakdown of the required resources for each ascension rank:
Ascension Requirements by Rank
Ascension Rank 0✦ (Level 1 → 20)
Materials Required:
Shell Credit ×8,000
Crude Ring ×5
Unlocks Level 20 Cap
Ascension Rank 1✦ (Level 20 → 40)
Materials Required:
Shell Credit ×16,000
Impure Phlogiston ×5
Basic Ring ×5
Unlocks Level 40 Cap
Ascension Rank 2✦ (Level 40 → 50)
Materials Required:
Shell Credit ×32,000
Extracted Phlogiston ×7
Improved Ring ×4
Unlocks Level 50 Cap
Ascension Rank 3✦ (Level 50 → 60)
Materials Required:
Shell Credit ×48,000
Refined Phlogiston ×5
Improved Ring ×5
Unlocks Level 60 Cap
Ascension Rank 4✦ (Level 60 → 70)
Materials Required:
Shell Credit ×64,000
Flawless Phlogiston ×7
Tailored Ring ×4
Unlocks Level 70 Cap
Ascension Rank 5✦ (Level 70 → 80)
Materials Required:
Shell Credit ×96,000
Flawless Phlogiston ×10
Tailored Ring ×7
Unlocks Level 80 Cap
Total Materials Needed for Full Ascension (0✦ → 6✦ / Level 1 → 90)
To fully ascend the Undying Flame to its maximum level (90), you will need:
Shell Credit ×264,000
Crude Ring ×5
Basic Ring ×5
Improved Ring ×9
Tailored Ring ×11
Impure Phlogiston ×5
Extracted Phlogiston ×7
Refined Phlogiston ×5
Flawless Phlogiston ×17
By collecting these materials and spending the required Shell Credits, you can fully enhance the Undying Flame, maximizing its stats and passive ability for stronger Resonance Skill damage.
Syntony Levels (Increasing Weapon Rank)
In Wuthering Waves, increasing a weapon’s Syntony Level (weapon rank) enhances its passive ability, making it more effective in combat. To upgrade the Undying Flame, you need duplicate copies obtained through the Convene system. Each additional Syntony Level strengthens its Loyalty passive, boosting Resonance Skill damage.
Syntony Level Effects for Undying Flame
Rank 1 – Intro Skill increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 20% for 15 seconds.
Rank 2 – Intro Skill increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 25% for 15 seconds.
Rank 3 – Intro Skill increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 30% for 15 seconds.
Rank 4 – Intro Skill increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 35% for 15 seconds.
Rank 5 – Intro Skill increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 40% for 15 seconds.
Each rank significantly enhances the weapon’s damage potential, making it an ideal choice for Resonators who rely on their Resonance Skills. Acquiring multiple copies of the Undying Flame allows you to maximize its power, making it an even more valuable weapon in battle.
Conclusion
The Undying Flame is a versatile 4-star pistol in Wuthering Waves, known for its Loyalty passive, which increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 20% for 15 seconds at Rank 1, scaling up to 40% at Rank 5. This makes it highly effective for Resonators who rely heavily on their Resonance Skills for damage.
While the weapon lacks CRIT stats, it compensates with a high base ATK of 412 at Level 90 and a secondary ATK% stat of approximately 30%, boosting raw damage output. This makes it particularly beneficial for pistol-wielding DPS and sub-DPS units. Resonators such as Mortefi and Chixia—both 4-star Fusion characters—excel with this weapon due to their heavy reliance on Resonance Skills. Aalto (4-star Aero) can also make good use of it, though his effectiveness depends more on player skill.
The Undying Flame is obtainable through the Convene system across various banners, including standard and event-based options. To maximize its potential, players must invest Shell Credits and Ascension Materials to level it up, as well as obtain duplicates to increase its Syntony Level, further amplifying its damage-boosting passive. Overall, the Undying Flame is a strong, accessible 4-star weapon, providing a significant damage boost to pistol users in Wuthering Waves.
