As you set out to explore another post-apocalyptic world, you’ll get the opportunity to meet plenty of unique and interesting people. With this list of Wuthering Waves characters, we’ll be taking a look at those who will be joining you on your journey.
Since Wuthering Waves takes place in an open world, utilizes action-based combat, and makes use of a gacha system, many have compared it to games like Genshin Impact. Like other gacha games, the Wuthering Waves banners routinely feature new characters, giving players increased odds of recruiting the latest addition to the game’s roster.
Wuthering Waves characters are also known as Resonators, powerful allies who will aid you in taking down whatever stands between you and your objective. Each of them will bring something unique to battle, so let’s go ahead and get to know them a little better.
All Wuthering Waves Characters
There are currently 17 Wuthering Waves characters available. Each character is categorized into one of six different elements and fills certain roles on your team. More characters are added roughly every three weeks.
Here’s a closer look at every character in Wuthering Waves.
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+ 6Aalto
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Aero
- Weapon: Pistols
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Many consider Aalto to be something of a trickster due to his ability to turn into mist and create copies of himself. When not confusing enemies on the battlefield, Aalto is an Information Broker who will key you in on important info for the right price.
Baizhi
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Glacio
- Weapon: Rectifier
- Role: Support
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Baizhi is accompanied by a Remnant Creature called You’tan. This entity is the researcher’s loyal companion and source of her healing capabilities.
Calcharo
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Electro
- Weapon: Broadblade
- Role: DPS
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Described as ruthless and unforgiving, Calcharo serves as the leader of a mercenary group known as the Ghost Hounds. Potential clients may want to think twice before approaching Calcharo for his services.
click to enlarge + 6Chixia
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Fusion
- Weapon: Pistols
- Role: DPS
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Always willing to lend a helping hand, Chixia is a Patroller who uses her talent with a Pistol to protect the streets of Jinzhou City.
Danjin
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Havoc
- Weapon: Sword
- Role: DPS
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Don’t let Danjin’s kind and gentle demeanour throw you off, she is more than capable of holding her own in a fight. Wielding a blade made of condensed blood, she travels the land to hunt down bandits in the name of justice.
Encore
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Fusion
- Weapon: Rectifier
- Role: DPS
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Despite her small stature, Encore can make a huge impact in battle. Always in the company of her two Wooly plushies, Encore is a Black Shores consultant who seeks stories full of candy and fairy tales.
Jianxin
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Aero
- Weapon: Gauntlets
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Looking to master the ultimate martial art, Jianxin can manipulate her Chi to aid her in battle. This makes Jianxin great at providing support for her allies while dishing out some offence of her own.
click to enlarge + 6Jiyan
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Aero
- Weapon: Broadblade
- Role: DPS
- How to Get: Prevail the Lasting Night character event banner
Jiyan is the leader of the Midnight Rangers, Jinzhou’s military force tasked with protecting the region from outsiders. This fearless leader can call upon the winds to conjure up a Qingloong that protects him on the battlefield.
Lingyang
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Glacio
- Weapon: Gauntlets
- Role: DPS
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Friendly, passionate, and extremely talented, this member of the Liondance Troupe is no slouch in combat. He has a unique fighting style that captures the spirit of Liondancing.
Mortefi
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Fusion
- Weapon: Pistols
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Mortefi is a member of the Academy’s Department of Safety and an expert in Applied Tacetite Study. When in a fight, he can channel his frustrations into a fiery dragon that can engulf his enemies in flame.
Rover
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Spectro
- Weapon: Sword
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: Unlocked by default
Rover is the main character of Wuthering Waves, so you will unlock them by default when starting out. You can choose if they have the appearance of a male or a female at the start of the game.
While they're not the strongest character in Wuthering Waves, a 5-star character is a 5-star character. Rover will be a great starter character and can carry you through all of the game's content, even if 'true' 5-star characters have an easier time.
click to enlarge + 6Sanhua
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Glacio
- Weapon: Sword
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Sanhua was once burdened with being regarded as the Asura of Calamity. Now that she has learned to overcome her fears and stays calm amidst chaos, Sanhua serves as the personal bodyguard of the Jinzhou Magistrate.
Taoqi
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Havoc
- Weapon: Broadblade
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
As one of the more mature Resonators, Taoqi acts like the big sister of the group. She may seem too relaxed and even lazy at times, but she understands her role as a protector.
click to enlarge + 6Verina
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Spectro
- Weapon: Rectifier
- Role: Support
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
To say that Verina has a green thumb would be a pretty big understatement. This Resonator is unrivalled when it comes to caring for plant life.
Yangyang
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Aero
- Weapon: Sword
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
Yangyang is tasked with detecting and investigating anomalies as an Outrider for the Midnight Rangers. Her talent with a sword allows her to ride the winds and protect others.
Yinlin
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element: Electro
- Weapon: Rectifier
- Role: Hybrid
- How to Get: When Thunder Pours character event banner
Yinlin was once a talented Jinzhou Patroller. Despite being suspended from the Public Security Bureau, she continues to track down evildoers in secret.
Yuanwu
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Electro
- Weapon: Gauntlets
- Role: DPS
- How to Get: Standard and event banners
As polite and gentlemanly as they come, Yuanwu also packs a powerful punch. Yuanwu has mastered his combat skills through Leihuang martial arts which also paved the way for his healthy lifestyle.
click to enlarge + 6How to Get Characters in Wuthering Waves
You can obtain new characters in Wuthering Waves by spending Asterite on the game’s gacha system. Asterite can be obtained by progressing through the game, participating in events, or purchasing it with real money. You then use Asterite to purchase Tides, which are specific to each of the three banner types.
The premium currency in gacha games is usually scarce, so you’ll need a lot of resource management if you plan on staying afloat in the meta as a free-to-play player. Otherwise, chasing after a specific Resonator will require a lot of luck or earning the title of “financially irresponsible”.
And that’s everything we have on Wuthering Waves characters. For more on the action RPG, feel free to take a look at the Wuthering Waves 1.0 banners and see which Resonators and weapons have boosted rates.
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