Best characters in Wuthering Waves ranked (tier list)

Wuthering Waves is currently one of the newer RPG, open-world exploration gacha games available on mobile devices and consoles. Despite being new, a solid meta of the best characters in Wuthering Waves has already surfaced, with many standing out from the current list as top pulls.

Like other games in the genre, Wuthering Waves is free-to-play and is a more dystopian take on a typically peppy section of gaming. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, there is more of an edge to the storyline, and it can be a bit darker than Genshin Impact or other similar titles. Because of this, having a good team is important right from the start of the story.

The Escapist recaps

• Wuthering Waves’ best characters are more limited than other options.
• Wuthering Waves is relatively new compared to most Gacha games.
• The game is rapidly expanding now that it is in its second year.
• Wuthering Waves is darker than other Gacha titles.

Every Wuthering Waves character, ranked by tier

Below, we have ranked every Wuthering Waves character SS to C-tier. These tiers have been built using each character’s overall playability, skills, roles, and levels.

SS-tier characters in Wuthering Waves

The SS-tier of characters in Wuthering Waves are some of the hardest to get, but they will dominate as overall options in their areas of expertise. Characters like Verina, Scorekeeper, and Augusta are particularly solid, crushing all other characters in their roles.

S-tier characters in Wuthering Waves

S-tier characters make up the primary meta of current gameplay. They are a bit easier to obtain, and that accessibility makes them a popular choice for strong teams. They can also lift lower-tier characters with specialities.

A-tier characters in Wuthering Waves

A-tier characters are more accessible than SS and S, but often need to be paired with specific characters to truly be stand-out options. A-tier characters make good options for powerful teams early in the game.

B-tier characters in Wuthering Waves

B-tier characters in Wuthering Waves have versatility, but are often underpowered and can’t always do things on their own. These characters will fill holes in teams or need to be paired with much stronger options to stand up against enemies.

C-tier characters in Wuthering Waves

C-tier is the bottom of the pile in Wuthering Waves. These characters will struggle in combat and are typically only picked when players don’t have better options at the ready.

All Wuthering Waves characters ranked by role and rarity

Every character in Wuthering Waves has a pull rarity that will make accessing them via the gacha system. They also have a role that they best serve when building a team. Unfortunately, many of the best roles in the game are locked behind high rarity. Below is every character ranked by their Rarity and role for the team.

Some characters will be featured in multiple roles, as their character can be directed in multiple directions depending on their build.

Wuthering Waves gacha rarity explained

In Wuthering Waves, the gacha rarity is split between 4-Star and 5-Star. 4-Star rarity characters are typically seen at the bottom of tier rankings, but many 5-Star characters have also come in low on the list. The majority of the Meta favorites are 5-Star rarity.

All DPS characters in Wuthering Winds ranked

All hybrid characters in Wuthering Winds ranked

All support characters in Wuthering Winds ranked

Wuthering Waves DPS, support, and hybrid roles explained

In Wuthering Waves, players will build teams of three characters. These teams will change as different challenges are presented, but their typical makeup consists of one DPS, one hybrid, and one support character. The hybrid can step in to support either the DPS or support, while the DPS deals damage and the support keeps the team alive.

The above ranks look at how characters rank in each of the different brackets. While some characters can flex between roles, their effectiveness and rank as an option will change. Additionally, not all characters can step into every role thanks to their build possibilities and equips.

Wuthering Waves is a much darker story than other gachas

The best characters in Wuthering Waves are heavily impacted by the darker storyline presented in the game. Instead of exploring vast, brightly coloured landscapes with magical vibes, players will navigate desolate cities and crumbling ruins, uncovering a collapsed society.

This is a game with more of an edge, and is great for fans of titles like Fallout or The Last of Us who want to try their hand at a free-to-play gacha that feels more mature. The gritty nature of Wuthering Waves adds stakes that don’t always feel present in Genshin or cute character collectors like Blue Archive. This might be a refreshing change for those seeking something new.

Wuthering Waves combat can be brutal

Thanks to the darker tone, combat in Wuthering Waves can be much more intense. This makes team building that much more important, especially as players advance through the plot and access newer content through events and updates.

However, like other Gachas, the characters players have access to are locked behind a Gacha system. This means it won’t be as simple as recruiting or unlocking a character to add them to the team. Early gameplay can be difficult as a result.

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