Wuthering Waves Sword Of Night Guide - Theria Games

Introduction to Sword of Night Guide

Wuthering Waves Sword of Night Guide: The Sword of Night is a 3-Star sword weapon in Wuthering Waves, primarily obtainable through the Convene system and occasionally found in chests throughout the open world. Released on May 23, 2024, this weapon features a sleek design and carries thematic significance tied to ambition and protection. Its flavor text—”May victory prevail the lasting night. In addition to the sworn oath of protection, this sword also represents the ambition of those brave souls”—reflects its dual role as a symbol of resilience and aspiration.

Despite its 3-Star rating, the Sword of Night stands out as a surprisingly effective weapon. It comes with the passive ability Valiance, which activates when the wielder uses an Intro Skill. Upon activation, it grants a temporary ATK boost for 10 seconds, offering a strong window for burst damage immediately after character entry. This makes the weapon particularly useful for Resonators who rely on fast-paced, aggressive rotations. Thanks to its ease of acquisition and the impact of its passive effect, the Sword of Night is a practical and reliable choice for many sword-using Resonators, especially during the early to mid-game progression.

Sword of Night Stats and Abilities

Rarity: ★★★ (3-Star)

Weapon Type: Sword

Release Date: May 23, 2024

Acquisition:

Obtainable via Convene (gacha system)

Occasionally found in open-world chests

Base Stats by Level

Scaling Focus: High base ATK progression with a consistent ATK% substat, making it ideal for increasing overall DPS on sword-wielding Resonators.

Passive Skill: Tenacity / Valiance

Trigger Condition: Activates when the Intro Skill is cast.

Effect Duration: Increases ATK for 10 seconds after activation.

Synergy: Pairs well with Resonators who rely on entry damage bursts and fast swaps.

Syntony (Rank) Scaling

The ATK buff applies immediately after entering combat via an Intro Skill.

Offers an effective 5–6 second offensive window post-skill animation for maximizing burst damage with follow-up abilities or standard attacks.

How to Obtain Sword of Night

The Sword of Night, a 3-star sword in Wuthering Waves, is relatively easy to obtain through multiple in-game methods, making it an accessible weapon for many players. Its most consistent source is the Convene system, the game’s gacha feature, which includes various banners where the Sword of Night can appear. Players can acquire this weapon from the Novice Convene (Utterance of Marvels) and the Beginner’s Choice Convene, both of which use Lustrous Tide and include 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star weapons. It is also available through the Standard Character Convene (Tidal Chorus), which similarly includes a wide weapon pool.

Players can obtain the Sword of Night through multiple banners, including Standard Weapon Convene (using Forging Tide) and all Character or Weapon Event Convenes (using Lustrous Tide). While these banners often spotlight higher-rarity items, the Sword of Night remains part of the 3-star weapon pool. Outside the gacha system, the weapon can also be found in Supply Chests scattered across the open world, making exploration a reliable way to collect duplicates and boost its Syntony level.

Sword of Night Leveling and Ascension

To fully unlock the potential of the Sword of Night, players must level and ascend the weapon using a combination of specific materials and Shell Credits. As the weapon progresses in level, both its base ATK and ATK% substat scale accordingly. Starting at Level 1 with 26 ATK and 5.4% ATK, it grows steadily through key level milestones: 67 ATK and 9.5% ATK at Level 20, 128 ATK and 13.7% ATK at Level 40, and reaching its peak at Level 90 with 325 ATK and 24.3% ATK. This steady progression contributes to its consistent performance throughout early and mid-game stages.

Ascending the weapon increases its level cap and improves overall stats. The ascension process is divided into six phases (0✦ to 6✦), each requiring progressively rarer materials and more Shell Credits. The costs and required materials at each stage are as follows:

0✦ → 1✦

Shell Credits: 6,000

Materials: LF Howler Core ×4

1✦ → 2✦

Shell Credits: 12,000

Materials: Inert Metallic Drip ×4, MF Howler Core ×4

2✦ → 3✦

Shell Credits: 24,000

Materials: Reactive Metallic Drip ×5, HF Howler Core ×3

3✦ → 4✦

Shell Credits: 36,000

Materials: Polarized Metallic Drip ×4, HF Howler Core ×4

4✦ → 5✦

Shell Credits: 48,000

Materials: Heterized Metallic Drip ×5, FF Howler Core ×3

5✦ → 6✦

Shell Credits: 72,000

Materials: Heterized Metallic Drip ×8, FF Howler Core ×5

To bring the Sword of Night from 0✦ to its maximum 6✦ state, the total materials and currency required are:

Shell Credits: 198,000

Inert Metallic Drip ×4
Reactive Metallic Drip ×5
Polarized Metallic Drip ×4
Heterized Metallic Drip ×13

LF Howler Core ×4
MF Howler Core ×4
HF Howler Core ×7
FF Howler Core ×8

Best Characters and Team Compositions

The Sword of Night proves to be a strong utility weapon for any Sword-wielding Resonator in Wuthering Waves, thanks to its passive ability that grants an ATK boost for 10 seconds upon using an Intro Skill. Because ATK is a fundamental stat across all damage-dealing characters, this passive can significantly enhance the wielder’s lethality during short combat windows. The temporary buff makes it especially potent in burst-focused playstyles and scenarios involving frequent swaps and rapid enemy engagement.

A number of sword-wielding Resonators benefit well from this weapon’s effect:

Rover (Havoc): As a 5-star character wielding the Havoc element, this variant of Rover can take advantage of the Sword of Night’s passive to amplify their damage output immediately upon entering combat through their Intro Skill.

Rover (Spectro): Similarly, the Spectro element version of Rover, also a 5-star Sword user, utilizes the weapon’s Intro Skill-triggered ATK increase to improve burst performance.

Sanhua: A 4-star Glacio element character, Sanhua benefits from the ATK buff when initiating combat with her Intro Skill, allowing her to dish out quick and efficient damage, especially when engaging groups of enemies.

Yangyang: This 4-star Aero Sword user also pairs well with the Sword of Night, gaining a substantial advantage from the brief ATK boost that aligns with her utility and offensive capabilities.

Danjin: As another sword-wielding Resonator, Danjin can leverage the ATK boost during combat to heighten her offensive impact, especially during rapid rotations and aggressive team setups.

The Sword of Night works best in teams that focus on quick swaps and frequent Intro Skill use. Its 10-second ATK buff is ideal for burst rotations, where the sword user deals fast, high damage right after entering the field. This makes it especially effective for mob-clearing. To maximize the buff, trigger the Intro Skill immediately upon swapping in, with the most impactful damage usually happening in the first 5–6 seconds.

In summary, the Sword of Night is best equipped to characters who play a burst entry role, making use of their Intro Skill to deliver immediate, enhanced damage. While it excels in fast-paced encounters with multiple enemies, players should consider adjusting their equipment or strategy for extended boss fights where sustained damage may take priority. Among the standout candidates for this weapon are Rover (Havoc), Rover (Spectro), Sanhua, Yangyang, and Danjin—all of whom can make full use of its strengths in the right setups.

Syntony Levels (Weapon Ranks)

The Sword of Night’s passive ability—known interchangeably as Tenacity or Valiance—scales in effectiveness based on its Syntony Level, which can be increased by obtaining and merging multiple copies of the weapon. This system allows players to gradually enhance the weapon’s performance, making it more impactful in combat, especially during fast-paced engagements. The passive effect is triggered whenever the wielder casts their Intro Skill, granting a temporary ATK increase that lasts for 10 seconds regardless of rank.

Here is how the passive scales with each Syntony Level:

Rank 1: Increases ATK by 8% for 10 seconds after casting an Intro Skill.

Rank 2: Increases ATK by 10% for 10 seconds.

Rank 3: Increases ATK by 12% for 10 seconds.

Rank 4: Increases ATK by 14% for 10 seconds.

Rank 5: Increases ATK by 16% for 10 seconds.

Reaching Rank 5 grants the weapon its full potential, with a 16% ATK boost on every Intro Skill cast. This significantly boosts the wielder’s initial burst damage during combat rotations and makes the Sword of Night a standout weapon for mob-clearing or fast-paced engagements where characters are frequently swapped in and out. To reach higher Syntony Levels, players should aim to collect multiple copies of the weapon through Convene Banners or by discovering them in Overworld Chests, allowing for consistent progression and increased combat efficiency with this otherwise accessible 3-star weapon.