Wuthering Waves ( WUWA) Tier list

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Based on the latest version 2.3 tier list from May 2025, here’s the comprehensive character ranking for Wuthering Waves:

SS Tier (Best in Slot)

  • DPS Characters:
    • Jinhsi – Exceptional damage dealer with high multipliers and powerful Resonance Liberation
    • Xiangli Yao – Strong damage output with enemy slowdown capabilities
    • Camellya – Excellent Havoc DPS with extensive AoE coverage
    • Carlotta – Premier Glacio DPS with consistent burst damage
    • Zani – Top-tier Spectro DPS with impressive damage in Inferno Mode
  • Support Characters:
    • Shorekeeper – Versatile support providing Crit buffs and healing
    • Phoebe – Excellent dual-role character capable of both main DPS and support

S Tier (Near-Perfect Alternatives)

  • DPS Characters:
    • Calcharo – Strong Electro damage dealer
    • Encore – Powerful Fusion DPS with high damage potential
    • Jiyan – Versatile single-target and AoE damage dealer
    • Changli – High-damage Fusion DPS with self-buff capabilities
    • Brant – Flexible character providing team-wide buffs
  • Support Characters:
    • Verina – Provides party-wide healing and coordinated attacks

A Tier (Solid Options)

  • DPS Characters:
    • Jianxin – Versatile character capable of both main and sub DPS roles
    • Rover (Spectro) – Good jack-of-all-trades character
    • Danjin – Strong F2P DPS option with manageable HP-drain mechanic
  • Support Characters:
    • Baizhi – Reliable healer with burst-healing capabilities
    • Youhu – Hybrid support/healer with multiple utility options

B Tier (Niche Characters)

  • DPS Characters:
    • Lingyang – Outclassed by newer 5-star characters
    • Yangyang – Good starting character but quickly surpassed
    • Chixia – Effective against mobs but struggles with single-target fights
  • Support Characters:
    • Rover (Aero) – Limited utility due to lack of synergistic characters

Ranking Criteria

Characters are ranked based on three main factors

  1. Damage Output: Primary factor for DPS characters
  2. Team Flexibility: Ability to fit into multiple team compositions
  3. Ease of Use: How comfortably players can execute the character’s kit
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