Introduction to Abyss Surges Guide
Wuthering Waves Abyss Surges Guide: Abyss Surges are powerful 5-Star Gauntlets in Wuthering Waves, radiating uncontrollable force and fury from an unknown lake. Obtainable through the Standard Weapon Convene, they are ideal for DPS and sub-DPS Resonators, enhancing their damage output in battle. When equipped, they unleash devastating attacks, making them a top choice for players seeking to maximize their combat potential.
Abyss Surges Stats and Effects
When fully leveled, Abyss Surges provide substantial stat boosts and passive effects that enhance a character’s overall damage potential.
Base Stats (at Level 90)
Base ATK: 587
Secondary Stat: 36.4% ATK
Weapon Passive – Stormy Resolution
At Rank 1, Stormy Resolution grants the following effects:
Energy Regen: Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%.
Basic Attack Boost:
Hitting a target with a Resonance Skill increases Basic Attack DMG by 10% for 8 seconds.
Resonance Skill Boost:
Hitting a target with Basic Attacks increases Resonance Skill DMG by 10% for 8 seconds.
As the weapon ascends in rank, these effects improve:
Energy Regen Bonus: Up to 25.6% at maximum refinement.
Basic Attack DMG Bonus: Up to 20% at maximum refinement.
Resonance Skill DMG Bonus: Up to 20% at maximum refinement.
Overall Strengths
High Base ATK and ATK% secondary stat, making it a reliable choice for increasing damage output.
Strong Energy Regen boost, allowing for more frequent Resonance Skill usage.
Versatile passive effect that enhances both Basic Attacks and Resonance Skills, making it effective for sustained DPS.
Functions as a universal stat stick, benefiting a variety of DPS Resonators.
Ascension Materials
Fully ascending Abyss Surges requires a variety of materials collected from different sources. As the weapon progresses through ascension ranks, the required materials and Shell Credit costs increase, making careful resource management essential.
Total Materials Required for Level 90
Shell Credits: 330,000
Howler Cores:
LF Howler Core ×6
MF Howler Core ×6
HF Howler Core ×10
FF Howler Core ×12
Cadence Materials:
Cadence Seed ×6
Cadence Bud ×8
Cadence Leaf ×6
Cadence Blossom ×20
Material Sources
Howler Cores can be obtained from Forgery Challenges and enemy drops, including:
Violet-Feathered & Cyan-Feather Herons
Roseshrooms & Young Roseshrooms
Viridblaze Saurians & Baby Viridblaze Saurians
Hooscamp Flinger & Hooscamp Clapperclaw
Hoochief Menace & Hoochief Cyclone
Chirpuffs & Gulpuffs
Havoc Dreadmane & Fusion Dreadmane
Cruisewings, Excarats, Diamondclaw, Hoartoise
Sabyr Boar, Lava Larva, Dwarf Cassowary
Glacio Dreadmane, Lightcrusher
Cadence Materials (Cadence Seed, Bud, Leaf, and Blossom) can be obtained from Forgery Challenge: Moonlit Groves or synthesized using the Synthesizer.
Ascension Ranks and Costs
Abyss Surges must go through six ascension ranks to reach its full potential. Each rank requires increasing amounts of materials and Shell Credits:
Rank 0 → 1
Rank 1 → 2
Rank 2 → 3
Rank 3 → 4
Rank 4 → 5
Rank 5 → 6
Efficiently gathering these resources through challenges, enemy farming, and synthesis will ensure a smooth ascension process for maximizing Abyss Surges’ power.
Character Synergies
Abyss Surges are designed for DPS and Sub-DPS Resonators who frequently switch between Basic Attacks and Resonance Skills to maximize their damage output. The weapon’s passive, Stormy Resolution, enhances this playstyle by providing alternating damage bonuses, making it an excellent choice for characters who utilize both attack types in their combat rotation.
Why Abyss Surges Works Well for DPS/Sub-DPS Resonators
Alternating Damage Boosts:
Using a Resonance Skill increases Basic Attack DMG for 8 seconds.
Using Basic Attacks increases Resonance Skill DMG for 8 seconds.
Energy Regeneration Bonus:
Boosts Energy Regen, allowing Resonators to use their abilities more frequently.
High Base Stats:
Base ATK: 587 (at Level 90)
ATK% Secondary Stat: 36.4%, providing a solid offensive boost.
Best Type of Resonators for Abyss Surges
DPS & Sub-DPS Characters who rely on a mix of Basic Attacks and Resonance Skills.
Characters that benefit from Energy Regen to increase ability uptime like Jianxin.
Resonators who fit a sustained damage playstyle, rather than burst-focused combat.
Abyss Surges provides a well-rounded offensive boost, making it an ideal weapon for Resonators who thrive on fluid combat transitions between Basic Attacks and Resonance Skills.
Additional Information
Abyss Surges are gauntlets infused with an overwhelming force, radiating an intense and unrelenting fury from the depths of an unknown lake. When wielded, they channel this raw energy through the user, empowering every strike with unmatched aggression. The weapon’s presence alone exudes a sense of uncontrollable power, making it a formidable choice for those who seek to dominate the battlefield. As each attack lands, the gauntlets surge with energy, allowing the wielder to unleash their full potential against enemies with relentless force.
