Wuthering Waves: Complete Ascension Guide (2024)

Ascension in Wuthering Waves is pivotal for strengthening teams. It serves as the primary mechanism for boosting the essential stats of Resonators, enhancing their HP, DEF, ATK, and DMG. However, the absence of Ascension guides in the game and the option to ascend a character appearing only after certain steps can lead to confusion.

To provide clarity on this process, the following guide explains everything about ascensions, resonance chains, and fortes. Additionally, it outlines how to increase the SOL3 Phase Level to remove ascension caps.

What Is Ascension in Wuthering Waves?

Ascension is the cap breaker for level-ups. Once a Resonator reaches a certain level, they are considered maxed out unless the player chooses to ascend them. Ascension necessitates Resonator-exclusive materials and can be done up to six times for each Resonator.

How to Ascend a Resonator in Wuthering Waves

From the Resonators menu, choose a character and continue leveling them up until they reach the upgrade cap. Once reached, the “Level Up” option will be replaced by Ascension, which demands its own unique materials. Each ascension shatters the current level-up cap, enabling further upgrades for that specific Resonator.

How to Break the Ascension Cap (SOL3 Phase Level)

At a certain point, players may encounter restrictions on ascending Resonators due to their SOL3 Phase Level. To eliminate this limitation, they must elevate their Union Level by 20 levels. With each advancement, their SOL3 Phase Level progresses, enabling further ascensions for all characters.

How to Complete Ascension Challenges in Wuthering Waves

Once the Union Level has been increased by 20 levels, an Ascension Challenge becomes available. To undertake this challenge, players must proceed to the designated location on the map (near Jinzhou city) and defeat the spawned enemies within the allocated time.

Completion of Ascension Challenges is the sole method to confirm the rank-up of the SOL3 Phase Level. Until this challenge is conquered, the player's Union Level will not advance.

How to Get Resonance Potions in Wuthering Waves

Players can obtain Resonance Potions primarily by looting Chests or as rewards for defeating enemies. However, a reliable alternative is purchasing them from the Souvenir Store in Jinzhou, situated near the Shifang Pharmacy.

At this particular shop, players can exchange Wood-textured Shards for Resonance Potions. However, since these shards are rare, players are advised against trading them for EXP potions unless it's crucial for their progress.

How to Unlock a Resonator’s Resonance Chain in Wuthering Waves

Resonance Chain is linked to the number of duplicates (Dupes) the player possesses of a particular Resonator. To unlock the chain, the Dupe (a copy of the same character) must be merged with them. This merging process can be carried out in the Resonance Chain menu under each Resonator’s Echoes.

How to Unlock Fortes for Each Resonator in Wuthering Waves

Fortes represent each Resonator’s Skill Tree. To unlock them, the player must reach a specific ascension level. Once the Resonator reaches the required ascension level, new Fortes can be obtained in exchange for ascension materials. With each level-up of a Forte, a particular aspect of the Resonator’s stats is enhanced by a certain percentage.

Wuthering Waves

Platform(s)

Android , iOS , PC

Released

May 22, 2024

Developer(s)

Kuro Games

Genre(s)

Action RPG , Open-World