Wuthering Waves Tier List
Complete character rankings for Version 3.4. Based on DPS output, team utility, and endgame content performance. Updated with every patch including Cyberpunk Edgerunners collab.
Tier Definitions
Cartethyia
Main DPS
Sword
Top-tier Aero DPS with exceptional burst damage and team synergy. Dominates Tower of Adversity.
Shorekeeper
Support / Healer
Rectifier
Best healer in the game with powerful team buffs. Essential for high-level content.
Roccia
Main DPS
Gauntlets
Havoc brawler with devastating close-range attacks. High risk, high reward.
Jinhsi
Main DPS
Broadblade
Spectro DPS with unique Incandescence mechanic. Massive AoE damage and excellent scaling.
Verina
Support / Healer
Rectifier
Best universal healer with Photosynthesis ATK buffs. Can resurrect allies at S4.
Phoebe
Sub-DPS / Support
Rectifier
Electro sub-DPS with consistent off-field damage and energy generation.
Changli
Sub-DPS
Sword
Versatile Electro sub-DPS with strong off-field damage and team buffs.
Carlotta
Main DPS
Pistol
Glacio DPS with high single-target damage. Strong in boss fights.
Camellya
Main DPS
Sword
Aero DPS with fast attacks and good mobility. Strong sustained damage.
Jiyan
Main DPS
Broadblade
Aerial combat specialist. Qingloong Mode provides massive burst and mobility.
Yinlin
Sub-DPS
Rectifier
Thundermark queen. Best off-field Electro DPS with strong synergy.
Phrolova
Main DPS
Rectifier
Havoc burst DPS trading HP for massive damage. Requires strong healing support.
Lupa
Main DPS
Sword
Sustained Electro DPS with Flame Spirit mechanic. Strong alternative to Changli.
Cantarella
Support
Sword
Havoc support with resistance shred and team buffs. Valuable for Havoc teams.
Lucy
Main DPS / Support
Sword
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collab. Spectro DPS with monowire attacks and holographic support abilities. Versatile team player.
Lucilla
Main DPS
Broadblade
Glacio DPS with frost nova burst and ice field control. Strong AoE damage and freeze utility. Phase 2 banner.
Zhezhi
Sub-DPS
Rectifier
Ice sculpture summoner. Decent off-field Glacio damage.
Xiangli Yao
Main DPS
Gauntlets
Melee Electro DPS with thunder chain mechanics. Solid damage output.
Jianxin
Support
Gauntlets
DEF-based shielder with crowd control. Good survivability utility.
Calcharo
Main DPS
Broadblade
Charge attack focused Electro DPS. Requires investment to shine.
Sanhua
Sub-DPS
Sword
Best 4-star sub-DPS. Excellent Glacio marks and quickswap potential.
Baizhi
Healer
Rectifier
Free healer available to all players. Decent healing but limited buffs.
Encore
Main DPS
Rectifier
Fire burst DPS with Enflamement stacks. Good damage but high energy cost.
Brant
Sub-DPS
Broadblade
Fire knight with team buffs. Reliable Electro support option.
Ciaccona
Sub-DPS
Pistol
Musical buffs + ranged Aero damage. Unique utility for Aero teams.
Rover (Spectro)
Main DPS
Sword
Free protagonist. Solid Spectro DPS for new players.
Rebecca
Sub-DPS
Pistol
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collab. Free 4-star event Electro sub-DPS with explosive area attacks. Great F2P value.
Lingyang
Sub-DPS
Gauntlets
Ice-enhanced melee fighter. Decent but outclassed by better options.
Yangyang
Support
Sword
Movement speed buffer. Niche uses in exploration and specific teams.
Aalto
Sub-DPS
Pistol
Ranged Aero damage. Modest output, limited by pistol weapon type.
Chixia
Sub-DPS
Pistol
Early-game Electro shooter. Good for beginners, falls off later.
Mortefi
Support
Rectifier
Team buffer for Electro DPS. Limited outside of dedicated teams.
Yuanwu
Sub-DPS
Gauntlets
Melee Electro fighter. Budget option if Yinlin unavailable.
Taoqi
Support
Broadblade
DEF-based Havoc support. Shields and shred, but Jianxin generally better.
Chisa
Sub-DPS
Gauntlets
Aggressive Havoc fighter. Competes with better Havoc options.
Youhu
Support
Pistol
Budget Glacio applicator. Outclassed by Sanhua in most teams.
Danjin
Sub-DPS
Sword
High-risk HP trader. Fun playstyle but needs strong healer support.
Rover (Aero)
Support
Sword
Aero support form. Movement buffs but low damage output.
Rover (Havoc)
Sub-DPS
Sword
Dark damage but limited utility compared to dedicated Havoc characters.
