Luuk Herssen is the second new 5-star Resonator slated for Wuthering Waves version 3.1 and one of the key Lahai‑Roi faces moving from supporting NPC to full playable status. The drip marketing campaign confirms his promotion from a minor story presence in version 3.0 to a central figure in the next update.
Who Luuk Herssen is in the Lahai‑Roi storyline
Luuk is introduced in Lahai‑Roi as a doctor and counselor working at Startorch Academy. Rovers meet him early after arriving in the region, where he provides support in the first act of the Lahai‑Roi main quest but does not stay in the spotlight for long.
The official character blurb frames him as warm and approachable in day‑to‑day life but hints at a much darker backstory. The line that “his past is one of blood and lies” signals a history that clashes with his current role as a campus doctor, and version 3.1 is positioned as the update where that past finally surfaces.
Element, weapon type, and combat role
Luuk is a 5-star Lahai‑Roi Resonator scheduled for version 3.1. Early information and leak reporting converge on a build that looks like this:
| Aspect | Expected detail |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5★ |
| Region / affiliation | Lahai‑Roi / Startorch Academy |
| Element | Spectro (leaked) |
| Weapon type | Gauntlet (leaked) |
| Primary role | Main DPS focused on Basic Attack damage (leaked) |
The key expectation is that Luuk functions as a front‑line Spectro damage dealer that leans heavily on empowered basic strings rather than burst windows or pure support. That fills a different niche from characters like Lynae, who use Spectro to support broader team mechanics.
How Luuk’s powers work in combat
The drip marketing highlights a set of abilities that sit in sharp contrast to Luuk’s white‑coat persona.
First is a self‑triggered phase transition. At his command, the energy flowing through his body shifts state, with explicit mention of a burning sensation and a spike in body temperature. In gameplay terms, this points toward a personal buff state or stance change that may unlock new follow‑ups, change his damage profile, or adjust how his basic attacks behave.
The second is direct control over his own blood. In an instant, the blood in his palm solidifies into a blade, which he wields with “surgical precision” to cut down enemies. That description matches the gauntlet expectation: a close‑range fighter who can manifest a weapon as part of his kit rather than carrying a conventional blade.
Even though Luuk is a doctor by profession, everything teased so far leans into offensive application. There is no mention of healing or defensive support in his ability flavor text, which reinforces the idea that he is meant to be slotted as a primary or solo DPS rather than a hybrid healer or shield specialist.
Release window and banner phase in version 3.1
Version 3.1 is structured around two new 5-star Resonators tied to Startorch Academy: Aemeath in the first half and Luuk in the second. Aemeath has already been positioned as the initial 3.1 character, which places Luuk in the follow‑up phase of the update.
Taking the standard six‑week patch cadence into account, version 3.1 is expected to begin in early February 2026, with the second phase rolling over roughly three weeks later. Luuk’s banner is currently targeted for on or around February 25, 2026, with the usual caveat that exact timing can shift with schedule changes or maintenance adjustments.
How Luuk fits into the broader 3.1 roster
Version 3.1 is built as a continuation of the Startorch Academy arc that began in 3.0. Lynae and Mornye opened Lahai‑Roi with Spectro and Fusion roles, Aemeath carries the first 3.1 slot as another academy‑linked 5-star, and Luuk rounds out the update as the academy’s resident doctor, finally stepping onto the field.
Within that context, Luuk offers three things at once: a deepened perspective on Startorch Academy and Lahai‑Roi’s past, a Spectro gauntlet option for players who prefer melee male DPS, and a darker, body‑horror‑adjacent visual identity that stands apart from the rest of the school‑themed cast.
For players planning their pulls across Lahai‑Roi patches, the basic trade‑off is straightforward: prioritize Aemeath in phase one for Fusion damage and a different style of kit, or save for Luuk in phase two if a Spectro basic‑attack brawler and his unfolding backstory are a better fit for your teams.
Luuk’s drip marketing makes clear that the friendly academy doctor is only a starting point. Version 3.1 is set up to explore the “blood and lies” that define his history while giving Spectro teams a new frontline core, with the second‑phase banner currently expected to land near the end of February 2026.
