Wuthering Waves Glossary
A fast reference for Echo builds, Concerto swaps, and Resonator upgrades.
Not sure what Concerto means or how Echo sets work? This glossary is a quick look-up for common questions players search, with links to Resonators and tools to help you plan builds.
Try the Resonator Builder, Echo Planner, and Team Builder when you’re ready to put terms into practice.
Resonators
Playable characters. Build Forte nodes, equip Echo sets, and tune rotations. Learn more →
Forte
Character skill tree. Unlocks passives/actives using materials and levels.
Concerto (Intro/Outro)
Tag-in/out buffs or attacks when swapping characters. Key to team burst windows.
Echoes
Gear system that grants stats and set effects. Farmed from overworld/echo dungeons.
Echo Sets
2pc/5pc combinations that provide bonuses (e.g., damage type or resonance buffs).
Energy / Resonance Skill
Resource and abilities for unleashing powerful Resonance Liberations.
Liberation
Ultimate-like ability; often defines rotations and burst timing.
Attribute DMG
Element-like damage types (e.g., Aero, Glacio, Electro, Fusion, Havoc).
Intro/Outro Buffs
Bonuses applied when a character enters/exits—plan swaps to stack buffs.
Parry / Dodge Counter
Defensive tech that negates hits and opens enemies for punishment.
Rotation
Planned sequence of skills, swaps, and liberations to maximize buffs. Learn more →
Basic/Heavy/Resonance Skill
Core attacks that build/consume energy and interact with Echo sets.
Tuning
Adjusting stats to meet thresholds (e.g., Crit, ATK, Energy) for smooth gameplay.
Substats
Secondary stats rolled on Echoes; farm and optimize for desired breakpoints.
Break / Stun
Posture-breaking enemies to create windows for high damage combos.
ER (Energy Regeneration)
Stat that increases energy gain to cast Liberations more often.
CR / CD (Crit Rate/DMG)
Critical hit chance/damage; paired for DPS consistency and peak damage.
ATK / DMG% / PEN
Primary offensive scaling trio across builds and Echo sets.
Support / Sub-DPS / Driver
Typical roles: buffer/debuffer, off-field DPS, on-field driver controlling swaps.
Overworld Farming
Echo and material farming around the map; combine with dungeons for specifics.
Boss Materials
Ascension drops from world/weekly bosses required for Resonator upgrades.
Crown / Sequence
Constellation-like upgrades from duplicates that enhance kits.
Gacha Terms (Pity, 50/50)
Banner mechanics similar to other gachas; track pity to plan pulls. Learn more →
Codes
Redeemable codes for rewards like Astrite and materials. Learn more →
Ready to dive deeper? Visit Resonators or try the Resonator Builder.
FAQ
What are Echoes in Wuthering Waves?
Echoes are gear that provide stats and set bonuses. Farm them and optimize substats for your build goals.
What is Concerto (Intro/Outro)?
Concerto effects trigger when swapping characters, enabling buffed burst windows via Intro/Outro effects.
What is the Forte tree?
Forte is the character’s progression tree with passives and actives unlocked using materials and levels.