Wuthering Waves (v2.6) — Pick the best weapons by type and role

Equip Emerald of Genesis on most Sword users. At Lv.90 it supplies a large Crit Rate substat and improves Energy Regen, while casting Resonance Skill grants a short ATK increase that stacks. This combination speeds up rotations, strengthens crit consistency, and suits both main DPS and off-field sword supports like Rover and Sanhua.

Slot Verdant Summit for Broadblades when your kit uses frequent Heavy Attacks. It packs high Base ATK with Crit DMG and ramps Heavy Attack damage after Intro/Liberation windows, which are easy to trigger. Field carries that weave Heavy Attacks (e.g., popular Broadblade DPS) see a clear damage jump without rotation complexity.

Use Abyss Surges on Gauntlet users for a flexible, rotation-friendly option. It adds Energy Regen and cross-buffs Basic and Skill damage when you alternate those actions, keeping output steady during standard loops. If a crit substat is your bottleneck, Verity’s Handle (Crit Rate plus Attribute/Liberation damage windows) is a strong alternative for DPS gauntlet kits.

Pick Stringmaster for DPS Rectifiers. It delivers a large Crit Rate substat, a universal damage bonus, and ATK gains from Resonance Skill with an off-field ATK bump. This works on nearly any rectifier damage dealer (e.g., Yinlin-type roles), providing reliable crit ratios and solid uptime without strict conditions.

Equip Static Mist on Pistols for Crit Rate plus Energy Regen and a practical team ATK handoff after Outro. It keeps pistol supports/sub-DPS units rotating quickly and grants a meaningful ATK boost to the next character entering, which is especially useful in fast, concerto-driven team cycles.

Run Overture on Sword supports/sub-DPS to accelerate concerto timing. Its Energy Regen main stat and flat Concerto Energy on Resonance Skill shorten swaps and raise team uptime. If you’re building a quick-rotate sword unit, this is the simplest way to tighten loops without chasing limited gear.

• Use when your sword user’s main job is enabling Outros/Intros.
• Pair with Energy‑lean Echo lines to avoid overcapping ER.

Equip Discord on Broadblades that play sub-DPS or support. Its Energy Regen stat plus Concerto Energy on Skill speeds Outro availability, smoothing team flow. If your Broadblade isn’t your field carry, this outperforms raw ATK sticks by delivering more swap windows and more buff uptime for the party.

Choose Stonard for Gauntlet DPS needing crit support. It offers Crit Rate and boosts Liberation damage after casting Skill, which lines up with common gauntlet carry timings. This is a reliable budget DPS pick while you hunt for a premium crit weapon.

• Best on kits that spike during Liberation.
• Mind your ER from Echoes if rotations feel slow.

Use Variation on Rectifier supports for dependable ER and Concerto Energy on Skill. It’s a universal tool when you lack Stellar Symphony, keeping team ATK buffs and healing windows on schedule without starving your rotation of swaps.

• Great on Shorekeeper-style universal supports.
• Pairs well with teamwide buff Echo sets.

Equip Cadenza on Pistols to fix rotations for sub-DPS. With Energy Regen and Concerto Energy on Skill, it raises Outro frequency so your main carry gets more buffed field time. This is the safest pistol fallback until you obtain Static Mist or a crit-focused option.

Pick Red Spring for Camellya-style Sword combos that consume Concerto Energy mid‑string. It passively builds Basic Attack damage and then spikes it further after you spend Concerto, producing a noticeable bump during her hallmark sequences. Outside those kits it’s serviceable but not optimal versus Emerald of Genesis.

• Time Concerto consumption inside the active damage window.
• Swap off early only after the bonus is fully leveraged.

Use Defier’s Thorn on HP‑scaling Sword kits like Cartethyia. Its HP main stat and Aero Erosion interaction enable DEF ignore and team damage amp, but it underperforms on non‑HP scalers. Reserve this for the intended Aero/HP niche rather than general sword builds.

Equip Rime‑Draped Sprouts on Rectifiers that stack Basic Attack damage and contribute off‑field. It offers high Crit DMG, builds Basic Attack bonuses after Skill, and converts to a long off‑field Basic Attack damage bonus on Outro at max stacks. If your rectifier frequently attacks off‑field, this yields excellent sustained value.

Choose Woodland Aria on Pistols only in Aero Erosion teams. It raises Aero damage and reduces Aero RES on affected targets, which is perfect for pistol Resonators that can apply or capitalize on Aero Erosion. Outside dedicated Aero squads, a universal pistol like Static Mist or Cadenza is usually stronger.

Run Luminous Hymn for Spectro Frazzle‑centric Rectifier comps. It provides Crit Rate and ATK, then adds Basic/Heavy Attack bonuses against Frazzled targets and amplifies Frazzle damage after Outro. Only pick it when your team can reliably apply and maintain Spectro Frazzle; otherwise Stringmaster or Cosmic Ripples are more consistent.

Equip Stellar Symphony on healing/support Rectifiers to stabilize ER and add a team ATK buff. It has very high Energy Regen, grants Concerto Energy after Liberation, and increases nearby allies’ ATK when you cast a healing Skill, creating long, low‑maintenance buff windows for the team.

• Excellent on universal supports like Shorekeeper.
• Keep ATK buff uptime by healing on schedule.

Use Endless Collapse on Swords that want more Liberation uptime without sacrificing ATK. Casting Skill grants Resonance Energy and a timed ATK buff, which quickens big windows while keeping general damage solid for field or sub‑field roles.

Slot Waning Redshift on Broadblades that feel Energy‑starved. It provides Resonance Energy after Skill and a timed ATK increase, improving Liberation frequency when ER substats are thin. As a stopgap, it’s a clean way to fix slow rotations before upgrading to a crit‑centric 5‑star.

Run Marcato on Gauntlet supports for fast swap cycles. With Energy Regen main stat and Concerto Energy on Skill, it boosts Outro cadence so your main DPS gets buffed windows more often. This is a dependable support choice when you don’t need a crit substat.

Use Relativistic Jet on Pistols when Resonance Energy, not Concerto, is your limiter. It grants Resonance Energy and an ATK buff after Skill, which is valuable for pistol units that aim to cycle Liberation more frequently rather than chase swap speed.

Select Autumntrace from the Pioneer Podcast 4‑star selector if you need a Broadblade DPS stat stick. It offers Crit Rate and builds ATK in combat, making it a great field option for Broadblade carries when you don’t own a limited 5‑star.

• Timing: requires the pass’s 4‑star weapon choice milestone.
• Strong filler for Jiyan/Calcharo‑style field time.

Pick Augment if your roster leans on Rectifier DPS. It provides Crit Rate and ATK with a straightforward ATK window after Liberation, useful for rectifiers that burst during those phases while you work toward Stringmaster.

• Best on rectifiers with frequent Liberation spikes.
• Not ideal for healers; consider Variation/Stellar instead.

Only take Lumingloss if your Sword build already covers crit. It’s a solid ATK% stick that boosts Basic/Heavy damage after Skill, but crit‑starved sword DPS generally perform better with Emerald of Genesis or crit‑focused alternatives. Treat Lumingloss as a backup, not a long‑term endpoint.