Been grinding Wuthering Waves since day one and let me tell you—pulling the right resonator is basically a whole mood. It’s 2026, the roster has blown up with flashy new faces, but guess what? The OGs from the early banners are still out here carrying my Tower of Adversary runs and making hologram bosses look like target practice dummies.

Now, I ain’t saying you should ignore the shiny 2.x limited units, but if you're just starting out or f2p and hoarding Astrite like a dragon… these are the legends you need to know. This ain’t no half‑hearted list; it’s the I’ve tested this stuff so you don’t have to tier guide. Let’s dive in!

Havoc Rover – The Freebie God That Just Won’t Quit

Look, any game that hands you a character this cracked for zero pulls deserves a chef’s kiss. Once you beat Crownless after Huanglong Act 6, Rover flips into Havoc mode and honestly, it’s like they remembered they’re the main character. Long‑press that basic attack when the Forte Gauge is full, and every single swing gets enhanced—clearing entire waves of mobs before you can blink. Plus, they're naturally speedy, so that gauge fills up faster than my coffee mug during maintenance.

In 2026, Havoc Rover still sits in my top three for open‑world farming and weekly bosses. Why? Zero energy dependency for big damage, smooth combo flow, and constant Havoc procs that shred shields. If you haven’t built them yet... what are you even doing?

Jiyan – The Green Hurricane Daddy

When Jiyan’s banner first dropped, I remember laughing at how broken his AoE felt. Fast forward to 2026, and this guy still owns the “Area of Effect DMG King” crown like it’s glued to his head. Pop his Ult and a massive dragon tornado sucks up every poor enemy in sight, dealing steady damage until the forte is empty. The best part? You can still move Jiyan around — scoop up Echoes, reposition for the next wave, flex on your co-op teammates.

In Tower of Adversary, Jiyan is basically the emergency delete button. With the right Echo set (Rejuvenating Glow? Nah, Aero set all the way) and a bit of Energy Recharge tuning, his Liberation comes back so fast you’ll forget normal attacks exist. Definitely worth the investment even with newer AoE specialists running around.

Yinlin – The Mark of Destruction (Pun Intended)

If pure damage potential had a face, it’d be Yinlin’s smug smile. Her whole kit revolves around inflicting Sinner’s Mark with her Intro, normal, and Ultimate… then boom—every hit chains to all marked enemies. The ceiling here is astronomical. Getting the hang of tagging everything before you unload takes a bit of practice, but once you click, you’ll be dealing numbers that make your friends ask if you’ve modded the game.

She’s still my go‑to for speedruns and any content where enemies spawn in groups. 2026 hasn’t powercrept her yet—just make sure to pair her with a grouper like Jiyan so her AoE Intro lands cleanly. Oh, and you barely need to worry about parry timing because you can stay mid‑range, sipping tea while the electricity does its thing.

Calcharo – The Single‑Target Slicer

I’ll be real: Calcharo demands a little more love to shine in the long run, but his boss‑killing prowess is still ridiculous. When you trigger that time‑stop from his Resonance Liberation, you can just wail on an enemy while they’re frozen like a deer in headlights. No dodging, no panicking—just pure damage.

The trick? Stack Energy Recharge Echoes and a solid Electro set. You want to pop his ultimate early and often. In 2026, with the release of some nutty sub‑DPS units, Calcharo slots perfectly into dual‑DPS rotations where you swap in, delete the boss’s HP bar, and swap out. He remains a cornerstone for any account that managed to pull him.

Verina – The Plant Mom You Can’t Live Without

Support mains, unite! Verina has been holding my team together since 1.0 and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Her kit is beautifully simple: increase everyone’s damage, dump heals on whoever needs it, and—wait for it—her Intro/Outro heals the resonator swapping in. Even better? She can fire off her entire rotation in like two seconds, instantly filling the Concerto gauge and setting up your main DPS’s big Intro skill.

In the 2026 meta, she’s still the ultimate “plug‑and‑play” support. Whether you’re tackling hyper‑carry setups or quick‑swap chaos, Verina fits everywhere. If you don’t have her yet, pray for a standard banner spook because your life will get infinitely easier.

Encore – The Comfort Pick Pyromaniac

Okay, compared to someone like Yinlin, Encore’s raw ceiling might look a little lower, but hear me out: she’s braindead in the best possible way. Pop her Ult, hold attack, and watch everything turn to ash. She’s basically a fire‑themed Havoc Rover with the added bonus of Swap Cancel potential. You can start a charged attack, switch to another character mid‑swing to deal extra damage, and then swap back—all without canceling Encore’s ongoing beatdown.

Plus, she uses a Rectifier, so her attacks have decent range. If you’re a mobile player or just not feeling the whole “frame‑perfect dodge” vibe, Encore is your girl. She’s still my default pick for farming domains while watching streams.

Danjin – The Glass Cannon Queen

Danjin is… well, she’s a vibe for people who like living on the edge. Every Resonance Skill consumes her HP, so if you get greedy you’ll delete yourself faster than a lag spike in co‑op. But if you can balance that Forte gauge and weave in just enough healing (or just dodge like a god), her damage output is pure disrespect.

I’ve seen Danjin mains melt weekly bosses in seconds flat, and in 2026 she’s still the go‑to for showing off in co‑op. Just… maybe don’t bring her to your first try on a new Hologram boss unless you enjoy speedrunning a funeral.

Mortefi – The 4‑Star MVP

Every account needs that reliable backup DPS, and Mortefi is honestly the best 4‑star sub‑DPS in the game, still slapping in 2026. His Outro and Resonance Liberation buff the next character’s Heavy Attack and enable joint attacks for a set duration. Slot him behind a heavy hitter like Jiyan or Calcharo and watch the damage numbers pile up.

Don’t try to make him your main carry—his personal damage is respectable but not jaw‑dropping. Instead, build him with supportive Echoes and some Energy Recharge, and let him do what he does best: enable your big boys and girls to hit even harder.

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So there you have it, folks. Even as we march through 2026 with shiny new banners and mechanics, these OGs remain absolute units. Whether you’re rerolling or just planning your next pity target, snagging any of these resonators is a huge win for your account. Got your own tier list? Drop it in the comments—I’m always down to see some spicy rankings. Until next time, may your 50/50s be blessed and your Echo stats be crit‑heavy!