Which characters in Wuthering Waves have the most cost-effective Resonance Chain (S1) effects? After all, once you go beyond S1, it can hardly be called good value anymore. Fortunately, among the many characters in Wuthering Waves, there are quite a few with highly worthwhile S1 effects—mostly main DPS roles.
Generally, just obtaining their S1 can provide a significant boost to the character's performance. However, for main DPS characters in Wuthering Waves, it's essential to secure their S0R1 setup before considering pulling for S1. After all, their signature weapon is the real necessity for main DPS units. Now, let's take a closer look at the specifics!
Augusta
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- Each stack of Crown of Wills additionally increases Augusta's Crit. DMG by 15%. - The max stack of Crown of Wills is increased to 2. - Casting Intro Skill - Stride of Goldenflare now grants 1 stacks of Crown of Wills. - Resonance Skill - Undying Sunlight: Strike, Resonance Skill - Undying Sunlight: Leap, and Resonance Skill - Undying Sunlight: Plunge are now immune to interruption. |
First up is Augusta's S1 effect. As an Electro main DPS, her S1 not only increases the maximum stacks of "Crown of Collective Will" to 2 but also grants an additional 15% CRIT DMG per stack.
Moreover, when Augusta uses her Intro Skill, she gains 1 stack of "Crown of Wills," and her Heavy Attack gains interruption immunity. It’s safe to say Augusta’s S1 is well worth pulling for.
Roccia
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Casting Resonance Skill Acrobatic Trick grants 100 additional Imagination and 10 Concerto Energy. Immune to interruptions when casting Basic Attack Real Fantasy |
As a sub-DPS, Roccia's S1 effect is often overlooked but incredibly impactful. With S1, using her Resonance Skill restores an additional 100 Imagination and 10 Concerto Energy, significantly improving team rotation fluidity.
Additionally, her Basic Attack Real Fantasy gains interruption immunity—a crucial quality-of-life improvement for Roccia players.
Galbrena
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When casting Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice, each point of Afterflame additionally grants 2% Crit. DMG to Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage, Resonance Skill - Ravage, and Dodge Counter - Purgatory Scourge, up to 80%. This effect is removed upon exiting Demon Hypostasis. While in Demon Hypostasis, Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 5, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict Stage 3, and Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage are immune to interruption. |
Galbrena's S1 is another standout option. Each stack of Afterflame now increases her Heavy Attack CRIT DMG by 2%, up to a maximum of 80%.
Furthermore, while in Demon Hypostasis, parts of her attack sequence gain interruption immunity. These upgrades substantially enhance both her damage output and gameplay smoothness.
Cartethyia
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Gain Zeal that lasts for 10s when Cartethyia's or Fleurdelys's attacks directly damage and defeat targets inflicted with Aero Erosion. In the Zeal state, upon defeating enemies, the next move that directly damages targets raises the Aero Erosion stacks on the targets to the highest count among the targets defeated. This will not exceed the current max Aero Erosion stack limit. Zeal is removed afterward and enters a 1s cooldown. When Fleurdelys's Conviction hits 30/60/90/120, Fleurdelys's Crit. DMG is increased by 25% for 15s, up to 4 stacks. The duration of this effect does not reset upon gaining new stacks. After casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, the increased Crit. DMG is removed. |
Cartethyia offers exceptional value at S1. Her S1 improves target-switching efficiency and, most importantly, boosts Fleurdelys' CRIT DMG by 25% at 30, 60, 90, and 120 Conviction stacks (max 4 stacks). This fully unleashes her potential as a main DPS, making a S1R1 Cartethyja viable for most combat scenarios.
Jinhsi
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When casting Basic Attack "Incarnation - Basic Attack" or Resonance Skill Crescent Divinity, Jinhsi gains one stack of Herald of Revival, stacking up to 4 times and lasting for 6s. When casting Resonance Skill Illuminous Epiphany, Jinhsi consumes all stacks of Herald of Revival. Each stack increases the damage of Resonance Skill Illuminous Epiphany by 20%. |
Finally, Magistrate of Jinzhou, Jinhsi. Her S1 objectively delivers solid value: each Normal Attack or Resonance Skill grants 1 stack of "Herald of Revival" (max 4 stacks). Each stack consumed increases the damage of her Resonance Skill "Illuminous Epiphany" by 20%.
This significantly boosts Crescent Divinity attack, elevating her single-target performance. A S1R1 Jinhsi remains highly competitive in current content.
Conclusion
Based on our analysis, focusing on S1 for key main DPS characters can provide exceptional value and a noticeable power spike for your account. Remember, the general rule remains: prioritize securing their signature weapon S0R1 first before investing in their Resonance Chains.
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Joséphine Fossey Experienced Game Editor
I’m a tactical RPG strategist obsessed with perfecting character builds and team synergies. My guides go beyond basic tier lists—I dissect talent priorities, relic/weapon interactions, and rotation timings through frame-perfect testing and stat optimization. Whether you're maximizing a support's buff uptime or crafting a hypercarry's one-shot combo, I turn complex mechanics into battle-proven strategies that dominate the meta.
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