Wuthering Waves Top Up

Within less than a year of release, Wuthering Waves 2.0, which has attracted much attention from players, is finally here! In this new version, you will explore more interesting new game content in the wider Rinascita region.

If you don’t have so much time to find information about WuWa 2.0 one by one, why not read this guide? Here, you can find all the information currently leaked about this new version, including release time, new game content, and some changes. Without further ado, let’s start our exploration!

Release Time

According to the currently known information, Wuthering Waves 2.0 will be released globally on January 1, 2025 (UTC-5) or January 2, 2025 (UTC+8), depending on the region where your account is located. Of course, your location will also affect your game entering maintenance status.

But no matter how the time changes, as a Rovers player, you should create a character and unlock the mail function before the maintenance, so that you can get the compensation given to you by the developer, including 300 Astrite and 2 Crystal Solvents.

In addition, preparing some Lunites from Wuthering Waves Top Up in advance for the new version will make your exploration in WuWa 2.0 easier and more interesting because you have more inventory. The following is the start and end time of WuWa maintenance in each region.

PT (UTC-8)

• Starts: January 1, 2025, 12:00 PM
• Ends: January 1, 2025, 07:00 PM

MT (UTC-7)

• Starts: January 1, 2025, 01:00 PM
• Ends: January 1, 2025, 08:00 PM

CT (UTC-6)

• Starts: January 1, 2025, 02:00 PM
• Ends: January 1, 2025, 09:00 PM

ET (UTC-5)

• Starts: January 1, 2025, 03:00 PM
• Ends: January 1, 2025, 10:00 PM

BST (UTC+0)

• Starts: January 1, 2025, 08:00 PM
• Ends: January 2, 2025, 03:00 AM

CET (UTC+1)

• Starts: January 1, 2025, 09:00 PM
• Ends: January 2, 2025, 04:00 AM

IST (UTC+5:30)

• Starts: January 2, 2025, 01:30 AM
• Ends: January 2, 2025, 08:30 AM

SGT (UTC+8)

• Starts: January 2, 2025, 04:00 AM
• Ends: January 2, 2025, 11:00 AM

JST (UTC+9)

• Starts: January 2, 2025, 05:00 AM
• Ends: January 2, 2025, 12:00 PM

AEST (UTC+10)

• Starts: January 2, 2025, 06:00 AM
• Ends: January 2, 2025, 01:00 PM

New Game Content

After learning about the specific release date of WuWa 2.0, let’s learn about what new game content and functional changes will appear in this new version. However, it is worth reminding you that the following content is based on the information currently leaked and does not represent the final result. Everything is subject to the official release.

New Character Banner

Wuthering Waves will release some five-star and four-star characters in version 2.0, including the previously appeared Rinascita character. Like all previous updates, all new character banners will be introduced into the game in two phases. The following are the specific times of the two phases and the characters that will appear.

Phase 1 (January 2 - January 23)

• Carlotta (5-Star): Glacio, Pistols
• Zhezhi (5-Star): Glacio, Rectifier
• Sanhua (4-Star): Glacio, Sword
• Chixia (4-Star): Fusion, Pistols
• Mortefi (4-Star): Fusion, Pistols

Phase 2 (January 23 - February 12)

• Roccia (5-Star): Havoc, Gauntlet
• Jinhsi (5-Star): Spectro, Broadblade
• Danjin (4-Star): Havoc, Sword
• Youhu (4-Star): Glacio, Gauntlet
• Yuanwu (4-Star): Electro, Gauntlet

Although it seems that there are only Glacio and Fusion characters in the first stage, once you enter the second stage, the elements you can choose from will be more diverse, such as you can choose the new Rinascita character or Huanglong character.

If you are a player who is happy to play a supplementary role in the team, then Zhezhi will be your best choice because her off-field damage is very strong. But if you want to rely on yourself to deal with strong damage, you can choose Jinhsi character, which has the best DPS unit in the game.

A Wider Region To Explore

As mentioned earlier, in WuWa 2.0, players will start all their explorations in a region called Rinascita. In this region, there are 8 completely distinct biomes, each with its own unique landscape, culture and intrigue. Not only that, the main city, Ragunna in this region is full of carnival atmosphere, and the local population is also very rich and diverse, and you will even see Echoes playing everyday roles.

Here, you will explore conflicting factions such as Order of the Deep, Fool’s Troupe and the Montelli family, which lay a solid foundation for the intense political drama presented by the game.

New Utilities

In version 2.0, the way you explore Rinascita has also changed greatly because of the addition of new utilities - you can use some flying tools to soar into the sky. In addition, in Echoes with unique city features, such as Wingray and Gondola, you can use water sliding and waterfall climbing to increase the depth of exploration.

More Story-Driven Plot

Besides new areas, Wuthering Waves 2.0 also introduces some dynamic storylines, combining those thrilling combat actions with more interesting exploration, allowing players to conduct more immersive exploration.

It is worth mentioning here that you do not need to complete all the previous missions (only Act 3 of Chapter 1) to access the storyline in version 2.0, which ensures that whether you are a new player or a returning player, you can get a seamless gaming experience. At the same time, the new Carlotta and Roccia character story missions also add more depth to the entire storyline.

More Generous Rewards

The developers have publicly stated that there will be more events in Wuthering Waves 2.0, such as Tales of the Isles, Trace of Tides and other cooperative events. These events can provide players with very important Echoes rewards and exclusive items, such as the limited 4-star Rectifier. In addition to the above, the players’ dream of Sanhua’s new outfit will also be provided to all players as a free reward, which adds an exciting aesthetic style to the game.

The above is all the information we know about Wuthering Waves 2.0. There are also some quality of life updates, such as you can customize the background music for a personalized experience and a UI-free gaming experience, which will make your gaming experience in this new version more comfortable. I hope you can have fun playing in this new version!

Wuthering Waves 1.2 will be released on Thursday, August 15th at 6am in the UK. As always, this update will bring a bunch of new content, but the most exciting thing is that we will soon be able to get a new free 5-Star character, Xiangli Yao.

I believe most of us players may be preparing for him. In this guide, we will talk about the necessary materials you should prepare for Xiangli Yao and how to create the best build for him. Without further ado, let’s get straight into it.

Required Materials

First, let’s take a look at the materials you should prepare for Xiangli Yao so that you can quickly upgrade him to level 90 when he is released. His Ascension requires a total of 46 Tempest Mephis and 60 Violet Corals.

Since he is primarily located in Norfall Barrens Map, he will also need 29 Green Whisperin Cores, 40 Blue Whispering Cores, 52 Purple Whispering Cores, and 61 Gold Whispering Cores.

Just like any other Gauntlet user, he will need Cadence Materials to upgrade his talents. He will need 25 Cadence Seed, 26 Cadence Bud, 55 Cadence Leaf, and 67 Cadence Blossom.

For Weekly Boss Materials, he will need 26 Scar Material. Of course, don’t forget Shell Credits.

Kit

Before we get into his guide, let’s go over the basics of his kit so you know how to build him.

Xiangli Yao is a 5-Star Electro DPS character who uses Gauntlets. He excels at dealing Resonance Liberation damage, as all damage from his Forte Circuit counts as Resonance Liberation damage.

Just like any other Electro DPS character, the best set for Xiangli Yao would be 5-Piece Void Thunder.

Echoes

For the main Echo skill, the buff from Thundering Mephis Echo skill is the best for him. But generally, for any DPS character, any Echoes that take up a lot of Field time are definitely not worth considering.

And Thundering Mephis has the longest Field time and cannot be swap-cancelled. Therefore, the best Echo skill is Tempest Mephis Echo skill, which has a relatively short Field time, and the second hit of this skill can be swap-cancelled.

Alternatively, you can use Flautist Echo Skill to get some nice damage and Concerto Energy. You can also use the 5-Piece Lingering Tunes with Mech Abomination Echo skill. This Echo skill is very easy to use because it does not have any animations. And if he is on the field for a long time, the effect is very close to Void Thunder Set.

At this time, we still don’t know if Xiangli Yao’s skills can be swap-cancelled. If his best play includes a swap-cancelled skill, then Lingering Tunes will not be a good choice. You can mix and match the 2-Piece Set effects of Lingering Tunes, Void Thunder, or Moonlit Clouds until you get a better choice.

Energy Regeneration

For Xiangli Yao’s Energy Regeneration, we still don’t know how much Energy he will generate. But his Energy cost is low at 125, and he will be on most of the time.

Therefore, we can safely assume that he may need about 125% Energy Regeneration. It is crucial to restore his Burst in time, as it is an important part of his equipment.

Weapons

Now, let’s talk about his weapons.

The best weapon for Xiangli Yao is his Signature Gauntlet. It has base attack damage of 588 and provides 24.3% of critical damage from its sub-stat.

In addition, its passive skill increases all attribute damage bonuses by 12%. When Resonance Liberation is activated, it increases Liberation damage by 48% for 8 seconds. Resonance skill can extend this duration by 5 seconds, and this effect can be triggered 3 times, which means a maximum extension of 15 seconds. So if you want to main him, I recommend you use his Signature Weapon.

Since Xiangli Yao is free, it becomes much easier to pull his weapons. His second best weapon would be the 5-Star Standard Banner Weapon, Abyss Surges, as it is able to provide a lot of attack stats and energy regeneration.

Another good choice is Stoner. It provides critical hit rate, making him easier to build, and further provides an 18% Liberation damage bonus.

These are the best options for him, however, these weapons are premium options. So if you don’t plan to make Xiangli Yao a main character in your Wuthering Waves Account, you don’t have to invest in more rare equipment on him.

Here is an alternative, which is to use Hollow Mirage. This is a gacha weapon option, which provides attack percentage from its secondary stats and passive stats. However, this weapon is conditional, as the stack of its passive stats will disappear if you get hit.

Team Combination

Moving on to his team combination. Xiangli Yao’s best teammate is obviously Yinlin, who can greatly amplify his damage with her extra buff. What’s more, she also deals a lot of off-field damage, greatly improving the damage output in the team.

If you don’t have Yinlin, there are some other good options. I think Zhezhi can form a good pair with Xiangli Yao, as she can also deal high off-field damage.

Changli can also form a good pair with him, as you can run a Dual DPS comp and Xiangli Yao can benefit from Liberation damage. But this team is only possible if his play style allows it.

In addition, Jianxin can provide Resonance Liberation damage buff and Crowd Control. Mortefi can provide some good off-field damage. Sanhua can be used as a Moonlit Set activator, and the basic attack damage buff is not completely wasted. Yuanwu can provide some off-field damage and can also deal Vibration damage, helping you break the enemy’s shield faster. The last position is usually used by Sustain Support such as Verina or Baizhi.

In conclusion, by understanding Xiangli Yao’s unique mechanics and preparing the required materials ahead of time, players can maximize his potential from his debut, making him a powerful addition to any team in Wuthering Waves.