Wuthering Waves 1.1 Echo Tier List: All Echoes Ranked

scarletrune |  Published: July 02, 2024
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In this article, we are making the Wuthering Waves 1.1 Echo tier list, ranking all the Echoes available in the current meta.

The release of Wuthering Waves 1.1 brings exciting new content and gameplay improvements. One key aspect is the Echo system, which allows players to equip powerful companion characters to boost stats and provide unique abilities in battle.

With so many Echoes available, it can be challenging to determine which ones are the best to invest in. This comprehensive tier list ranks all the Echoes in Wuthering Waves 1.1 from S tier to D tier!

Wuthering Waves 1.1 Echo Tier List

Wuthering Waves 1.1 Echo Tier List
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In gaming, tier lists are a popular method for evaluating the relative strength and effectiveness of various characters, classes, or items. These tiers typically range from S to D, with S representing the strongest and D the weakest. Here’s our breakdown of the Wuthering Waves 1.1 Echo Tier List for July 2024:

TierEchoes
S-TierJue, Dreamless, Inferno Rider, Crownless, and Mech Abomination.
A-TierThundering Mpehis, Lumisclae Construct, Impermanence Heron, Chasm Guardian, Tempest Mephis, Bell-Borne Geochelone, Mourning Aix, Feilian Beringal, Glacio Dreadmane, and Lightcrusher.
B-TierStonewall Bracer, Violet-Featherd Heron, Tambourinist, Zig Zag, Tick Tack, and Flautist.
C-TierFusion Warrior, Spearback, Geohide Saurian, Hoochief, Autopuppet Scout, Chaserazor, Chasm Guardian, Cruisewing, Whiff Whaff, and Clang Bang.
D-TierDwarf Cassowary, Havoc Prism, Spectro Prism, Fusion Prism, Glacio Prism, Electro Predator, Aero Predator, Glacio Predator, Sabyr Boar, Young Roseshroom, Roseshroom, Chirpuff, Gulpuff, Havoc Warrior, Hooscamp, Snip Snap, Diamondclaw, Excarat, Hoartoise, Fusion Dreadmane, and Traffic Illuminator.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 S-Tier Echoes


These elite Echoes are the best of the best, extremely powerful and versatile:

Jue
Jue
Pros – Massive single-target damage and teamwide Resonance Skill DMG buff. Extremely valuable in Resonance teams.

Cons – Requires specific team comp to fully utilize.
Dreamless
Dreamless
Pros – Incredible AoE damage perfect for clearing mobs. Also excels in single-target DPS.

Cons – Locked into Havoc teams for maximum potential.
Inferno Rider
Inferno Rider
Pros – Boasts 200%+ damage skills and boosts equipped character’s ATK. Handy overworld travel skill.

Cons – Needs time to ramp up to peak performance.
Crownless
Crownless
Pros – Devastating 300%+ combo across 4 hits. Amplifies Havoc and Resonance DMG after transforming.

Cons – Transformation locks you in animation. Buff limited to equipped character.
Mech Abomination
Mech Abomination
Pros – High-powered attacker with potent skills and ATK buff. Universally good for any team.

Cons – Summons receive no benefit from buffs.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 A-Tier Echoes


While not quite reaching the lofty heights of S tier, these Echoes are still top-tier choices in Wuthering Waves 1.1:

Thundering Mephis
Thundering Mephis
Pros – Huge burst potential with six-hit combo. Boosts Electro and Resonance Liberation DMG.
Lumiscale Construct
Lumiscale Construct
Pros – Flexible parry-oriented echo with solid damage.

Cons – Slower than other parry specialists.

Impermanence Heron
Pros – Twin damage modes and dual buffs, including rare Resonance Energy boost.
Chasm Guardian
Chasm Guardian
Pros – Core pick available in multiple essential sonata sets. Elevates healers and empowers DPS.
Tempest Mephis
Tempest Mephis
Pros – Quick multi-stage strikes hit like a truck.
Bell-Borne Geochelone
Bell-Borne Geochelone
Pros – Indispensable team buffer for supports.

Mourning Aix
Pros – Premier Havoc battery for Rover comps. Respectable multi-hit damage and buff.
Feilian Beringal
Feilian Beringal
Pros – Rapid-fire damage dealer with Aero/Heavy attack buffs.

Cons – Easily swapped after first hit.
Glacio Dreadmane
Glacio Dreadmane
Pros – Decent parry option with bonus Glacio damage.

Cons – Overshadowed by higher tier parry echoes.
Lightcrusher
Lightcrusher
Pros – Parry-centric transformer sporting delayed-blast crystals.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 B-Tier Echoes


Don’t overlook these Echoes – in the right circumstances they can be very impactful in-game:

Stonewall Bracer
Stonewall Bracer
Pros – Durable transformer with a handy shield proc.

Cons – A bit unreliable.
Violet Featherd Heron
Violet-Feathered Heron
Pros – Parries everything except specials for startling counter damage.
Tambourinist
Tambourinist
Pros – Budget-friendly Havoc buffer enabling bonus damage for wielder.

Cons – Lackluster personal damage.
Zig Zag
Zig Zag
Pros – Inexpensive AoE slow with surprising effectiveness.

Cons – Forgettable damage.
Tick Tack
Tick Tack
Pros – Unassuming vibration reduction support that adds up over extended engagements.
Flautist
Flautist
Pros – Stationary beam delivers moderate damage but lacks flexibility.

Cons – Awkward transform animation.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 C-Tier Echoes


These middle-of-the-road Echoes are usable but rarely exciting:

Fusion Warrior
Fusion Warrior
Pros – Useful for completing set bonuses but little else.

Cons – Underwhelming basic attack counter.
Spearback
Spearback
Cons – Straightforward summon with below average damage output for its cost. Instantly forgettable.
Young Geohide Saurian
Geohide Saurian
Cons – Generic summon with subpar damage and no distinguishing qualities.
Hoochief
Hoochief
Cons – Basic ranged summon with damage comparable to lower tier echoes.
Autopuppet Scout
Autopuppet Scout
Cons – Sluggish melee summon with a minor defensive gimmick.
Chaserazor
Chaserazor
Cons – Simplistic melee summon with a single-minded focus on damage. Outclassed by most other combat echoes.
Whiff Whaff
Whiff Whaff
Cons – Amusing but mediocre cube summon that draws enemies together. Pitiful damage.
Cruisewing
Cruisewing
Cons – No-frills healing summon that can help in a pinch. Complete lack of offensive presence.
Clang Bang
Clang Bang
Cons – Summons a plodding ice chunk for tepid damage. Easily outshined by other budget picks.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 D-Tier Echoes


These Echoes are the weakest of the weak in Wuthering Waves 1.1 meta. Avoid them if at all possible:

Dwarf Cassowary
Dwarf Cassowary
Cons – Below average physical damage. Awful reliability.

Havoc Prism
Havoc Prism
Cons – Cookie cutter elemental blast with pathetic damage.
Spectro Prism
Spectro Prism
Cons – Carbon copy of Havoc Prism with a different element.
Fusion Prism
Fusion Prism
Cons – Yet another uninspired elemental nuke. Indistinguishable from the other Prisms.
Glacio Prism
Glacio Prism
Cons – The last of the boring Prism quartet. Deals Glacio damage and nothing else.
Electro Predator
Electro Predator
Cons – Fires a single anemic projectile.
Aero Predator
Aero Predator
Cons – Marginally better than Electro Predator thanks to minor tracking.
Glacio Predator
Glacio Predator
Cons – Stationary ice Shard with pitiful damage.
Sabyr Boar
Sabyr Boar
Cons – Summons a charging pig with abysmal damage and nonexistent targeting.
Vanguard Junrock
Vanguard Junrock
Cons – Completely hopeless.
Young Roseshroom
Young Roseshroom
Cons – Adorable but useless mushroom that waddles around aimlessly.
Roseshroom
Roseshroom
Cons – A bigger useless mushroom that even costs more.
Chirpuff
Chirpuff
Cons – Pufferfish summon with a tragic damage profile.
GUlpuff
Gulpuff
Cons – Equally worthless pufferfish that costs more for no reason.
Havoc Warrior
Havoc Warrior
Cons – Glacially slow melee attacks with damage to match.
Hooscamp
Hooscamp
Cons – Melee summon that leaps to its target for inconsequential damage.
Snip Snap
Snip Snap
Cons – Ranged summon with one brief attack before fleeing.
Diamondclaw
Diamondclaw
Cons – Dreadful basic attack counter.
Excarat
Excarat
Cons – Only allows you to dig a hole and hide in it.
Hoartoise
Hoartoise
Cons – Quite useless for actual gameplay.
Fission Junrock
Fission Junrock
Cons – Heals and gathers resources out of combat. Utterly pointless in battle.
Fusion Dreadmane
Fusion Dreadmane
Cons – An angry echo with bad damage.

Traffic Illuminator
Traffic Illuminator
Cons – Diminutive cone immobilize with extremely narrow applications.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 offers many Echoes to choose from, but this tier list highlights the best to the wors. By focusing on top tiers and smart teambuilding, you can create powerful Echo loadouts.

While this list is a helpful guide, the best loadouts are the ones that suit your playstyle and enhance your enjoyment. So, explore and unleash your Echoes’ full potential in the vibrant world of Wuthering Waves!

About Author

Scarlet is an avid gaming and anime writer with a background in journalism covering both the topics, and fashion. She is a passionate writer since she was in high school. Shida is also a lover of cozy games like The Sims, Stardew Valley, Coral Island, and Fields of Mistria.