Best 4-star Characters in Wuthering Waves

Wondering which 4-star characters in Wuthering Waves can dominate the battlefield? As of July 2025, there are a total of eleven 4-star characters in the game, and the most recent new one dates back to Version 1.4. It’s been quite a while without new additions. Currently, only two or three of them can really fit into team compositions and deliver standout performances! Today, LDShop will dig deep into the top-notch 4-star characters in the current meta, showing you when to bring them out to dominate and easily master team-building strategies!

1.Sanhua

Element: Glacio

Weapon: Sword

Role: Sub-DPS

Standout features:

• A powerful character that novices can obtain for free when they sign in the early stage, providing strong value for F2P players without the need for pulling.
• Sanhua boasts high skill multipliers and a relatively efficient cooldown cycle, excelling at consistent on-field damage through creating and detonating ice structures, while her Outro Skill provides valuable buffs for subsequent allies.
• She can increase Basic Attack Damage by 38% for 14 seconds for next ally, which can boost the performance of basic-attack-focused characters like Jiyan or Camellya.

• She serves as a reliable “big sister” for many new players in the early game and remains crucial teammate alongside Camellya, the main DPS in Annihilation mode.
• The trio of Camellya, Sanhua and healers forms one of the few low-cost yet effective team compositions available to Wuthering Wavers players today.

Tips:

• Her strong Outro Skill boosts the next teammate's Basic attack by 38% for 14 seconds. To maximize its impact, switch to your Main-DPS once her Concerto Gauge is full.
• Pair her with characters who rely heavily on Basic Attacks to get the most out of her buff.

 

2.Mortefi

Element: Fusion

Weapon: Pistols

Role: Sub-DPS/Buffer

Standout features:

• His Resonance Liberation delivers significant Fusion damage while allowing him to stay off-field. This makes him an efficient sub-DPS option.
• After switching out, he grants a 38% Heavy Attack Damage boost for 14 seconds to the incoming character—ideal for heavy-attack specialists like Jiyan, Calcharo, or Danjin.

• Mortefi’s value shines through his Coordinated Attacks from "Burning Rhapsody" (activated by his Resonance Liberation). It deals steady Fusion damage—1 hit on Basic Attacks, 2 on Heavy Attacks (0.35s gap)—though lasting longer needs Sequence Node 4 (10s to 17s).
• Currently, Mortefi is considered Jiyan’s most reliable and irreplaceable sub-DPS, as no other support offers similar synergy for heavy-attack-focused builds.

Tips:

• Focus his Outro and Forte Circuit, as these significantly enhance the strength and duration of his Heavy Attack Damage buff.

 

3.Danjin

Element: Havoc

Weapon: Sword

Role: On-field DPS (single-target focus)

Standout features:

• Danjin’s Heavy Attack delivers exceptionally high damage when fully charged, making her a top choice for boss fights and elite enemies.
• Danjin can increase the next character’s Havoc DMG by 23% for 14 seconds or until they are switched out.
• She uses a HP-sacrifice mechanic that boosts her attack power in exchange for health (similar to risk-reward characters in other games), requiring careful management and timing.
• She is easy to get the upgraded Resonance Chain via events and regular banners, providing strong performance without needing a 5-star character.

• Danjin’s HP-sacrifice mechanic demands precise play, attracting technically skilled players.
• The more advanced a player’s technique, the greater Danjin’s damage output, rewarding mastery with exceptional performance.
• Expert players can clear difficult stages like the Deep Tower of Adversity and various Tactical Hologram with only one Danjin.

Tips:

• Danjin excels alongside Mortefi, benefiting from his heavy attack damage boost to increase overall output.
• Always include a healer to offset Danjin’s HP-draining mechanic and maintain uptime.

 

4.Baizhi

Element: Glacio (Ice)

Weapon: Rectifier

Role: Support/Healer

Standout features:

• Baizhi provides consistent healing, making her essential for survival in challenging encounters to sustain your team.
• Baizhi's Resonance Skill gives 10 Concerto Energy (18 with 4 Concentration stacks), cools down in 16s. It heals the team, creates a Euphonia field—allies get 15% ATK for 20s. No 20s trigger limit; that's from some weapons.
• Known as the “amulet” for many new players, Baizhi offers stability during the early stages of the game.
• In the initial stage, even when overshadowed by Verina’s immense popularity, Baizhi remained valuable thanks to the team-based mechanics in Tower of Adversity.
• Despite the introduction of many 5-star supports such as the Shorekeeper, Baizhi continues to be a key unit for free-to-play and new players.

Tips:

• If you don’t have Verina, Baizhi is your top option for healing and energy support.
• Prioritize her Forte Circuit that enhance healing for better team sustain.

Recommendations:

• For power and team synergy: prioritize Mortefi as your go-to Sub-DPS for heavy-attack buffs and strong Fusion damage.
• For Glacio teams: add Sanhua to your lineup to benefit from her reliable Glacio damage and basic attack buffs.
• For healing support: Baizhi does the job of healing support efficiently and is budget friendly.

Conclusion

The above are all the 4-star characters in Wuthering Waves. Even though they are just 4-star characters, their roles in battles are by no means negligible. What’s worth looking forward to is that Buling, the new character set to be released in the Version 2.8 banner, is also a 4-star character and is expected to deliver remarkable performance. Players who want to obtain her can start preparing resources well in advance. If you lack sufficient resources, you can choose to top up Wuthering Waves via LDShop. It not only ensures fast credit of funds but also provides round-the-clock customer service. Please make sure to use LDShop for a smooth experience.