Wuthering Waves - Game Review & Gacha Rates

2024-05-27 14:44:14 by：Federico

Wuthering Waves is a new open-world Gacha RPG that transports us into a fantasy world as the "Rover." The only choice we make at the beginning of the game is the protagonist's gender, which will only affect their appearance. Our adventure begins with a mysterious girl somehow connected to us and our powers. From there, we awaken in an unknown land, devoid of memories and unaware of even our name. Immediately, three girls come to our aid and become our first combat companions: Yangyang, a swordswoman with wind powers; Chixia, a courageous and somewhat eccentric gunslinger; and Baizhi, a mysterious healer who can manipulate ice powers. After helping us regain consciousness, Yangyang explains that dangerous monsters exist in the world, which special teams of "Resonators” -humans with powerful abilities- try to keep at bay. Before she can finish explaining, we are attacked by the "Crownless," a powerful monster we manage to defeat. Thus begins our journey to discover the world of Solaris-3, along with many companions, adventures, and monsters to defeat!

What is Wuthering Waves?

In Wuthering Waves, we will have a main character called Rover and many other secondary characters with whom we can form teams (with a maximum of 3 characters at a time) to defeat the enemies presented by the game. Every character in Wuthering Waves, including Rover, has an element (Glacio, Fusion, Electro, Aero, Spectro, and Havoc) and a combat style determined by the weapon they use (Broadblade, Sword, Pistols, Gauntlets, Rectifier). Additionally, all the characters we use will have a distinguishing feature called "Forte." Each character will have different ways of accumulating this resource called "Forte," which can be used to enhance attacks, heal our team, perform combos, and more, depending on the character.

Another unique aspect of the game is the Echo System. The monsters we defeat in the world can be absorbed and transformed into "Equipment." We will be able to transform into monsters during battle to utilize various powers! The game offers a substantial amount of PvE content. The "Main Story" will have us exploring the world extensively and accumulating valuable resources such as Gems, Materials and more. The "Simulation Challenge" will allow us to gather materials to increase the characters' Exp, upgrade weapons, or gain credits. We can also face various Bosses in the "Boss Challenge," battle against powerful enemies in the "Weekly Challenge," and much more!

Game Content

Main Story

During the “Main Story” of the game you will be able to explore the world of Wuthering Waves. Completing the quests will reward you with Union Exp (Account Exp) and a lot of goodies (Astrite, Materials, Echo etc).

Simulation Challenge

The “Simulation Challenge” is the first “Waveplate” (stamina) content you will unlock. You can consume Waveplate to obtain Exp Potion, Weapon Exp Materials or Credit. Consuming 40 Waveplate will also reward you with 300 Union Exp.

Boss / Weekly Challenge

While you progress in the Main Story, you will unlock both “Boss Challenge” and “Weekly Challenge”. This content costs 60 Waveplate and will let you obtain special items that are necessary to upgrade your Characters Rank (Boss Challenge) and upgrade Skills (Weekly Challenge).

Tower of Advensity

The “Tower of Adversity” is the “Hard Content” in the game that will reward you with generous Astrite, Materials, Rare Echo and much more based on how far you will be able to complete the stages. Resonant Tower is a “one time” content, while Tower of Hazard and Echoing Tower will change after a set amount of time.

Characters, Weapons & Echo

Characters

In Wuthering Waves, both the Rover and the “Characters“ will need to level up, enhance their skills, increase the power of their "Forte," and equip Echoes to boost their strength during battles. Let's look at all the most important aspects:

Stats

HP = Increase the Health Point, if it reaches 0 the Characters will be unable to fight.
ATK = Increase damage of Attacks / Skills etc
DEF = Reduce the damage taken
Energy Regen = Increase the Resonance Energy from all sources
Crit Rate = The chance to land a Critical Hit
Crit Damage = Increase the damage of a Critical Hit

Level Up

You can increase the level of Characters up to 90. Each time you reach a level cap (ex: Level 20) you can increase the Rank of Characters to increase the Max Level they can reach.

Forte

Every character has a different “Forte”. You can increase the power of Forte by upgrading the corresponding Skill, unlocking secondary effects

Skills

You can upgrade each Character Skill by consuming materials, increase the power.

Resonance Chain

The “Resonance Chain” is a powerful upgrade to our Characters that you can activate by consuming Characters Dupes (up to 6 times).

Weapons

Just like the characters, “Weapons” also need to be upgraded to increase the stats of the characters they are paired with. Let's see how to make weapons stronger and enhance their stats:

Stats

Base stats of all weapons is always ATK
Secondary stats can be different between weapons, you can have: ATK%, DEF%, HP%, Energy Regen, Crit Rate, Crit Damage.
Each weapon also have a passive ability that can increase stats, modify damage and much more

Level Up

You can increase the level of Weapons up to 90. Each time you reach a level cap (ex: Level 20) you can increase the Rank of Weapons to increase the Max Level they can reach.

Tune

You can upgrade your Weapons Passive ability by consuming dupe weapons.

Echo

An important and unique aspect of Wuthering Waves is the “Echo” system. Echoes are the Equipment that our characters can use. Echoes vary in cost, element, and especially rarity. Let's look at each aspect of Echoes in detail:

Echo Cost

You can equip up to 5 Echo with a maximum comprehensive cost of 12 (Example: 4 3 3 1 1). Each Cost can have different Main Stats.
4 / 1 Echo Cost Shared Stats = ATK%, DEF%, HP%

4 Echo Cost Unique Main Stat = Crit Rate, Crit Damage, Healing%
3 Echo Cost Unique Main Stat = Energy Regen%, Elemental Damage%

Echo Upgrade

You will be able to increase the Echo level by upgrading them, consuming low level Echo or Exp Material. The maximum level you can reach at max rarity is +15

Echo Tuning

With Echo tuning, you can unlock Sub stats. Each substat you will unlock is random.

Echo Set

Each Echo can have up to 2 Different sets (Ex: Glacio + Energy Regen). Search up the database in game to check the Set you need.

Gacha Rates

Novice Convene

The “Novice Convene” banner is the first special Banner you have in the game. In this banner you can pull up to 50 times with discounted price (8 Lustrous Tide / 1280 Astrite x 10 Pull). You are Guaranteed to obtain at least 1 5 Star Characters within 50 Pulls. If you get a character early, the Banner will close. Here’s the rates:

Characters & Weapons

5 Stars Character = 0.8%
4 Stars Character / Weapons = 6%
3 Stars Weapons = 93.2%

Pity

You are Guaranteed to obtain at least 1 4 Stars Character / Weapon every 10 pulls.
You are Guaranteed to obtain 1 5 Stars Character within 50 Pulls.

Beginner’s Choice Convene

The “Beginner’s Choice Convene” banner is the second special Banner you have in the game. In this banner you can pull up to 80 times consuming both Lustrous Tide or Astrite (160 x1 Pull / 1600 x10 Pulls). You are Guaranteed to obtain a SELECTED 5 Stars Character of your choice within 80 Pulls. If you get the character early, the Banner will close. Here’s the rates:

Characters & Weapons

5 Stars Character = 0.8%
4 Stars Character / Weapons = 6%
3 Stars Weapons = 93.2%

Pity

You are Guaranteed to obtain at least 1 4 Stars Character / Weapon every 10 pulls.
You are Guaranteed to obtain the SELECTED 5 Stars Character within 80 Pulls.

Characters Event Convene

The “Character Event Convene” is the first “Rate Up” Banner in the game. In this banner you can only summon with Radiant Tide or Astrite (160 x1 Pull / 1600 x10 Pulls). You can only obtain 5 Stars Character and 4 Stars Characters / Weapons. Here’s the rates:

Characters & Weapons

5 Stars Character = 0.8% (50% Rate Up)
4 Stars Character / Weapons = 6% (50% Rate Up)
3 Stars Weapons = 93.2%

Pity

You are Guaranteed to obtain at least 1 4 Stars Character / Weapon every 10 pulls.
You are Guaranteed to obtain 1 5 Stars Character within 80 Pulls (50% Rate Up). If the 5 Stars Character obtained is not the rate up, the next 5 Stars is Guaranteed to be it.

Weapon Event Convene

The “Weapon Event Convene” is the second “Rate Up” Banner in the game. In this banner you can only summon with Forging Tide or Astrite (160 x1 Pull / 1600 x10 Pulls). You can only obtain 5 Stars Weapons and 4 Stars Characters / Weapons. Here’s the rates:

Characters & Weapons

5 Stars Character = 0.8% (100% Rate Up)
4 Stars Character / Weapons = 6%
3 Stars Weapons = 93.2%

Pity

You are Guaranteed to obtain at least 1 4 Stars Character / Weapon every 10 pulls.
You are Guaranteed to obtain the 5 Stars Weapon within 80 Pulls

Character Permanent Convene

The “Character Permanent Convene” is the normal Banner for Characters in the game. In this banner you can summon with Lustrous Tide or Astrite (160 x1 Pull / 1600 x10 Pulls). You can only obtain 5 Stars Character and 4 Stars Characters / Weapons. Here’s the rates:

Characters & Weapons

5 Stars Character = 0.8%
4 Stars Character / Weapons = 6%
3 Stars Weapons = 93.2%

Pity

You are Guaranteed to obtain at least 1 4 Stars Character / Weapon every 10 pulls.
You are Guaranteed to obtain 1 5 Stars Character within 80 Pulls.

Weapon Permanent Convene

The “Weapon Permanent Convene” is the normal Banner for Weapons in the game. In this banner you can summon with Lustrous Tide or Astrite (160 x1 Pull / 1600 x10 Pulls). You can only obtain 5 Stars Weapons and 4 Stars Characters / Weapons. Here’s the rates:

Characters & Weapons

5 Stars Weapons = 0.8%
4 Stars Character / Weapons = 6%
3 Stars Weapons = 93.2%

Pity

You are Guaranteed to obtain at least 1 4 Stars Character / Weapon every 10 pulls.
You are Guaranteed to obtain the selected 5 Stars Weapon within 80 Pulls.

Should I Play It? Pro & Cons

Pro

Great Graphic Quality well optimized
Fully Voiced Characters, Story and Companion Quest
Fast paced Combat with great Combo
Characters Copy can be purchased with in-game currency up to 2 Times (Must own the character)
Weapon banner pity is 100% (No 50/50)