Wuthering Waves 5-Star Weapon Tier List (Include Pull Guide)

In Wuthering Waves, 5-star weapons are core to character builds due to their powerful stats and unique effects. With the arrival of new characters like Augusta and Iuno in Version 2.6, some older "signature weapons" have gained surprising versatility. This tier list ranks weapons based on versatility (main factor), raw power, and cost-effectiveness, along with pull advice for the current meta.

I. Standard Banner Weapons: Reliable All-Rounders

These weapons are available in the permanent pool and offer consistent value for most players:

Tier	Weapon	Base ATK (Lv. 90)	Stat (Lv. 90)
T0.5	Emerald of Genesis	587	Crit Rate +24.3%
T1	Cosmic Ripples	500	ATK +53.9%
	Static Mist	587	Crit Rate +24.3%
T1.5	Lustrous Razor	587	ATK +36.4%
T2	Abyss Surges	587	ATK +36.4%

 

T0.5: Emerald of Genesis (Sword)

• Why it’s great: High Crit Rate sub-stat + stacking ATK buff. Its passive boosts Resonance Efficiency and scales with basic attacks.
• Works best on: Almost every Sword user, except Cartethyia (low synergy), Jiyan (better with his signature weapon), and Sanhua (hard to max stacks).
• Advice: Must-pull for its unmatched versatility.

 

T1: Versatility DPS Options

• Cosmic Ripples (Rectifier): Boosts Basic Attack DMG and Resonance Efficiency. Ideal for off-field DPS like Encore, Zhezhi, and Cantarella.
• Static Mist (Pistol): Crit Rate sub-stat + on-field ATK buff. Top pick for Chixia and Mortefi.
• Pull Tip: Great if you lack signature weapons for sub-DPS roles.

 

T1.5: Limited but Usable

• Lustrous Razor (Broadblade): High base ATK + Ultimate DMG boost. Works well for Lupa, but Calcharo prefers his signature weapon.
• T2: Abyss Surges(Gauntlet)
• Only usable on Lingyang, without versatility.
• Overall Strategy: Prioritize Emerald of Genesis first. Only pull other Standard weapons if they fit your main team.

 

II. Limited Weapons: Signature Value & Versatility

These time-limited weapons shine for specific characters but vary in broader value.

Tier	Weapon	Base ATK (Lv. 90)	Stat (Lv. 90)
T0	Stringmaster	500	Crit Rate +35.9%
T0.5	Verdant Summit	587	Crit DMG +48.6%
	Verity's Handle	587	Crit Rate +24.3%
	Tragicomedy	587	Crit Rate +24.3%
	Rime-Draped Sprouts	500	Crit DMG +72.0%
T1	Blazing Brilliance	587	Crit DMG +48.6%
	Whispers of Sirens	500	Crit DMG +72.00%
	Wildfire Mark	587	Crit DMG +48.60%
	The Last Dance	500	Crit DMG +72.0%
	Bloodpact's Pledge	587	Energy Regen +38.80%
T1.5	Red Spring	587	Crit Rate +24.3%
	Lethean Elegy	587	Crit Rate +24.3%
	Ages of Harvest	587	Crit Rate +24.3%
T2	Luminous Hymn	500	Crit Rate +36%
	Blazing Justice	587	Crit DMG +48.6%
	Defier's Thorn	412	HP +72.20%
	Unflickering Valor	412.5	Energy Regen +77.04%
	Woodland Aria	500	Crit Rate +36%
T3	Stellar Symphony	412	Energy Regen +77.0%

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T0: Meta-Defining Universal Weapon

Stringmaster (Rectifier, Yinlin's Signature Weapon)

Versatility Analysis:

1.Universal Damage Boost (Always Active)

It gives +24% damage for all attack types (Normal/Heavy/Skill/Burst) to ANY Sensory Meter wielder. Every character in this class gets 100% value from this effect.

2.Stackable ATK Buff (Great for On-field Users)

When your character attacks, they build +24% ATK stacks. This works perfectly for:

• Yinlin (constantly triggers it during her field time)
• Encore (stacks it rapidly with her combo attacks)
• Verina (uses it while healing on-field)

These three utilize 100% of this buff.

3.Off-field Bonus (Partial Value for Quickswap)

When switching characters, the next ally gets +24% ATK for 15s. This helps:

• Zhezhi (60-80% value since she often swaps out)
• Cantarella (~70% value as a burst support)

It's less consistent here but still strong.

 

T0.5: Meta-Defining & Cross-Character Kings

1.Verdant Summit (Jiyan’s signature weapon)

Augusta fully uses its ATK% + Conductive DMG passives.

Advice: Pull if you own Jiyan or Augusta.

 

2.Verity's Handle (Xiangli Yao’s signature weapon)

Iuno maxes its Gauntlet Resonance Liberation boost.

Budget option: Max-refined "Stonard" (BP weapon).

 

3.Tragicomedy (Roccia’s signature weapon)

Zani inherits its passive, but loses ~15% DMG vs. her signature due to Crit stat mismatch.

Skip unless you already own it.

 

4.Rime-Draped Sprouts (Zhezhi’s signature weapon)

Off-field Basic Attack DMG buff (104%) works perfectly for Encore & Cantarella.

 

T1: Balanced Strength & Versatility

1.Blazing Brilliance(Changli’s signature weapon)

Danjin and Rover(Havoc) use it perfectly. It’s not necessary for Changli herself. Pull for multi-Sword teams.

 

2.Whispers of Sirens (Cantarella’s signature weapon)

Universal Normal Attack rectifier. Replaceable by 4-star options like "Augment".

 

3.Wildfire Mark (Lupa’s signature weapon)

Lupa isn’t a main DPS, and Lustrous Razor is enough.

 

4.The Last Dance (Carlotta’s signature weapon)

Her only best-in-slot. Must-pull for Carlotta mains.

 

5.Bloodpact's Pledge (Rover (Aero)’s signature weapon)

Free event weapon. Outclassed at max level but highly cost-effective. No versatility.

 

T1.5: Must-Haves for Main DPS

Red Spring

Lethean Elegy

Ages of Harvest

Red Spring (Camellya’s signature weapon), Lethean Elegy (Phrolova’s signature weapon) & Ages of Harvest (Jinhsi’s signature weapon).

Trait: Hyper-specialized passives (e.g., Phrolova's Normal Attack DMG boost) that give plummeting returns to other characters.

Pull Advice: Must-pull for main DPS users, but safe skip for versatility-focused players.

 

T2: Strong but Ultra-Niche

1.Luminous Hymn (Phoebe’s signature weapon)

42% Normal/Heavy Attack DMG + 30% Luminescence Noise DMG Bonus. Great for her, but skippable since she’s a sub-DPS.

 

2.Blazing Justice (Zani’s signature weapon)

8% DEF ignore. Must-pull for main DPS.

 

3.Defier's Thorn (Cartethyia’s signature weapon) & Unflickering Valor (Brant’s signature weapon)

Defier's Thorn

Unflickering Valor

Only work on their users. Pull for love, not value.

 

4.Woodland Aria (Ciaccona’s signature weapon)

Zero versatility. Skip.

 

T3: Low Versatility / Value Trap

Stellar Symphony (Shorekeeper's Signature Weapon)

1.Worse Than Free 4-Star at High Investment

At Refinement 1 (R1), it only gives 8 Concerto Energy: identical to R1 Variation (4-star weapon).

R5 Variation provides 16 Energy, making it strictly superior for Concerto rotation speed.

2.Weak Team Buff with Major Limitations

The "14% team ATK boost" requires:

• The wielder to trigger healing while on-field
• Teammates to stay within buff range
• Even when active, 14% is measly.

Verina can't even use this effect, zero versatility.

3.Stat Mismatch for Healers

77% Resonance Efficiency provides minimal value:

Shorekeeper only needs ~240% Efficiency (easily achievable with Variation + Echoes).

Healers prioritize HP/Healing Bonus, not Efficiency overcap.

Conclusion: Character strength ≠ Weapon strength. Shorekeeper's power comes from her kit, not this weapon. Use R5 Variation instead. Skip pulling.

 

III. Pull Priority Summary

Highly Recommended
Stringmaster	Emerald of Genesis	Cosmic Ripples	Static Mist
Bloodpact's Pledge	Verdant Summit	Verity's Handle	Rime-Draped Sprouts
Must-Pull
Red Spring	Lethean Elegy	Ages of Harvest	Blazing Justice
Defier's Thorn	Unflickering Valor	The Last Dance
Safe Skips
Lustrous Razor	Abyss Surges	Luminous Hymn	Woodland Aria
Blazing Brilliance	Whispers of Sirens	Wildfire Mark	Tragicomedy
Stellar Symphony

Version 2.6 Tip: Augusta and Iuno make Jiyan & Xiangli Yao’s old signature weapons more valuable. Save pulls if you own these!

 

Final Thoughts: Smart Weapon Investment

Wuthering Waves’ weapon system is evolving: old signature weapons can become new meta picks. Focus on versatile weapons like Stringmaster and Emerald of Genesis first, then pull signature weapons for your core DPS. In a resource-limited game, a weapon that serves multiple characters is always the winning move.

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