Wuthering Waves Tier List (3.4) - Best DPS & Teams
Updated: June 11, 2026 | Based on Tower of Adversity, Hologram VI, and team synergy.
This tier list evaluates every Resonator based on their performance in Tower of Adversity (the primary endgame mode), Hologram VI boss challenges, and overall team synergy value. Rankings consider both damage output and utility - a support that enables top-tier DPS can rank higher than a selfish DPS with mediocre numbers. All rankings assume optimal builds and team compositions.
S-Tier - Meta Defining
These characters define the current meta. They have the highest damage ceilings, best team synergy, and can carry any account through the hardest content.
Jinhsi
Spectro Main DPS
Highest burst damage in the game. Incarnation state enables one-shot potential on elite enemies. Pairs perfectly with coordinated attackers like Yinlin.
Camellya
Havoc Main DPS
Exceptional AoE damage with self-sustain. Budding Mode makes her nearly unkillable in prolonged fights. Best paired with Roccia.
Shorekeeper
Spectro Support/Healer
Best universal support. Team-wide healing, damage amplification, and energy regeneration. Fits into literally any team composition.
Roccia
Havoc Sub-DPS
Best Havoc support with RES shred and grouping. Enables Camellya to reach her full potential. Strong off-field damage.
A-Tier - Excellent Performers
Strong characters that can clear all content reliably. Slightly lower ceiling than S-Tier or require more specific team setups.
Changli
Fusion Main DPS
Devastating single-target damage in True Sight state. High skill ceiling but extremely rewarding when mastered.
Xiangli Yao
Electro Main DPS
Excellent ranged DPS with summon mechanics. Team-wide ATK buff on Ultimate makes him valuable even as sub-DPS.
Zhezhi
Glacio Sub-DPS
Best Glacio support with off-field damage and grouping. Outro buff significantly boosts Glacio DPS characters.
Verina
Spectro Healer
Best F2P healer option. Consistent healing, ATK buffs, and easy to build. Perfect alternative if you lack Shorekeeper.
B-Tier - Solid & Viable
Can clear all content with proper investment. May need specific team compositions or higher skill to match A-Tier performance.
Brant
Fusion Main DPS
High burst with DEF scaling for survivability. Requires careful positioning in Anchor Mode.
Phoebe
Spectro Main DPS
Strong single-target Spectro DPS. Benefits greatly from double Spectro team synergy with Jinhsi.
Encore
Fusion Main DPS
High-risk, high-reward playstyle with escalating damage. Devastating when played optimally.
Sanhua
Glacio Sub-DPS
Excellent F2P sub-DPS with Basic Attack DMG buff. Great value for new players.
How We Rank Characters
- Tower of Adversity performance - Can they clear Floor 12 consistently? How fast?
- Team flexibility - Do they need specific teammates or can they slot into any team?
- Investment requirement - How much investment (weapons, echoes, constellations) to reach their potential?
- Future-proofing - Will they remain relevant as new characters release?
- Ease of use - How forgiving is their playstyle? Can casual players use them effectively?