Wuthering Waves Guardian Rectifier Guide

Introduction to Guardian Rectifier Guide

Wuthering Waves Guardian Rectifier Guide: The Guardian Rectifier is a 3-star Rectifier weapon in Wuthering Waves, offering a straightforward boost to Basic and Heavy Attack damage. Its passive ability, Companionship, increases these attacks’ DMG Bonus by 12% at Rank 1, with further enhancement possible through Tuning (Syntony). Originally crafted by Jinzhou’s first Magistrate to honor a mysterious protector, it has since become a key part of weapon development. This guide covers its features, acquisition, upgrades, and best Resonators. As part of the Guardian weapon set, it suits any Rectifier Resonator looking to enhance their Basic and Heavy Attack damage.

Guardian Rectifier Stats and General Information

The Guardian Rectifier is a ★★★ (3-Star) Rectifier-type weapon in Wuthering Waves, part of the Guardian Weapon Series. At Level 1, it has a Base ATK of 26 and an ATK substat of 5.4%. When fully leveled to 90, its Base ATK reaches 325, with an ATK substat increase to 24.3%. Released on May 23, 2024, the Guardian Rectifier provides a balanced stat boost, making it a reliable choice for Resonators looking to enhance their offensive capabilities.

Skill: Companionship (Passive Effect)

The Guardian Rectifier features a passive skill called Companionship, which directly boosts the damage of Basic Attacks and Heavy Attacks. At Rank 1, this skill increases both types of attack damage by 12%. Through Tuning—also known as Syntony—the weapon’s rank can be enhanced, increasing the bonus effect. At Rank 2, the bonus rises to 15%, followed by 18% at Rank 3, 21% at Rank 4, and reaching 24% at Rank 5. This consistent increase in Basic and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus makes the Guardian Rectifier a universally effective option for any Rectifier Resonator, offering clear value through enhanced core attack performance.

How to Obtain Guardian Rectifier

Convene (Gacha System)

The Guardian Rectifier is a 3-star weapon and can appear in multiple types of banners using the game’s gacha system:

Novice Convene

Used by new players.

Allows drawing 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star weapons and characters.

Uses Lustrous Tide as the pull currency.

The Guardian Rectifier can drop as part of the 3-star pool.

Standard Weapon Convene (Winter Brume: Gauntlets)

Focused on weapons like Gauntlets but includes all weapon types.

Uses Forging Tide.

The Guardian Rectifier may appear among the standard 3-star drops.

Standard Character Convene (Tidal Chorus)

Allows drawing both characters and weapons.

Uses Lustrous Tide.

The Guardian Rectifier can appear as part of the 3-star weapon pool.

Featured Weapon Convene (Absolute Pulsation)

Focuses on rate-up 5-star weapons.

Uses Lustrous Tide.

Includes a general pool of 3-star weapons like the Guardian Rectifier.

Featured Resonator Convene (Prevail the Lasting Night)

Focused on specific characters (Resonators), but also includes weapons.

Uses Lustrous Tide.

The Guardian Rectifier may drop as a 3-star weapon during pulls.

Crafting

The Guardian Rectifier can be crafted using materials collected in the Overworld:

Crafting Location: Any Crafting Table in the game world.

Required Materials:

Indigoite ×10

Shell Credits ×10,000

This method ensures guaranteed access to the weapon without relying on RNG.

World Exploration (Chests)

The Guardian Rectifier can be found in chests scattered throughout the open world.

These chests may contain weapons, including this one, offering a natural way to acquire it while exploring.

Opening every chest encountered increases the chance of obtaining multiple copies, which are useful for Tuning (Syntony) to upgrade the weapon’s passive effect.

These diverse acquisition methods make the Guardian Rectifier both accessible and versatile, suitable for new players and veterans alike looking to enhance Rectifier Resonators.

Leveling and Ascension Materials

Upgrading the Guardian Rectifier is essential for maximizing its combat performance, as leveling directly increases its Base ATK and boosts its ATK% substat. To unlock higher level caps and gain significant stat improvements, players must perform weapon Ascension at specific level milestones using various materials and Shell Credit.

Each Ascension phase requires the following:

Ascension 0 → 1 (Level 1–20): 6,000 Shell Credit, Crude Ring ×4
Ascension 1 → 2 (Level 20–40): 12,000 Shell Credit, Basic Ring ×4, Lento Helix ×4
Ascension 2 → 3 (Level 40–50): 24,000 Shell Credit, Improved Ring ×3, Adagio Helix ×5
Ascension 3 → 4 (Level 50–60): 36,000 Shell Credit, Improved Ring ×4, Andante Helix ×4
Ascension 4 → 5 (Level 60–70): 48,000 Shell Credit, Tailored Ring ×3, Presto Helix ×5
Ascension 5 → 6 (Level 70–80): 72,000 Shell Credit, Tailored Ring ×5, Presto Helix ×8

To fully upgrade the Guardian Rectifier to Level 90, the total required materials are:

Shell Credit: 198,000

Crude Ring: 4
Basic Ring: 4
Improved Ring: 7
Tailored Ring: 8

Lento Helix: 4
Adagio Helix: 5
Andante Helix: 4
Presto Helix: 13

Level-specific upgrade material requirements include:

Level 20 → 40: Crude Ring ×4
Level 40 → 50: Basic Ring ×4, Lento Helix ×4
Level 50 → 60: Improved Ring ×3, Adagio Helix ×5
Level 60 → 70: Improved Ring ×4, Andante Helix ×4
Level 70 → 80: Tailored Ring ×3, Presto Helix ×5
Level 80 → 90: Tailored Ring ×5, Presto Helix ×8

Proper planning and collection of these materials will ensure smooth progression and maximize the Guardian Rectifier’s power output as it reaches its full potential.

Tuning (Syntony) the Guardian Rectifier

Tuning, also known as Syntony, allows players to upgrade the Guardian Rectifier by using surplus materials and duplicate weapons. This process enhances the weapon’s passive skill, Companionship, which increases Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus. As the weapon reaches higher Tuning Ranks, the effectiveness of its passive ability improves, doubling its initial bonus at maximum rank.

The progression of Tuning Ranks is as follows:

Rank 1: +12% Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
Rank 2: +15% Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
Rank 3: +18% Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
Rank 4: +21% Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
Rank 5: +24% Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus

Reaching Rank 5 maximizes the weapon’s effectiveness, making it a strong choice for boosting Basic and Heavy Attack damage. Since duplicate weapons and low-rarity materials are commonly obtained throughout exploration, utilizing them for Tuning ensures the Guardian Rectifier reaches its full potential.

Best Resonators (Characters) For Guardian Rectifier

The Guardian Rectifier is a versatile weapon that can be used by all Rectifier-type Resonators in Wuthering Waves, thanks to its passive skill, Companionship, which increases Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus. This makes it a highly beneficial weapon for improving the combat effectiveness of many characters. Below is a detailed breakdown of its usability and key points:

Guardian Rectifier’s Usability and Benefits

Universal Applicability

The Companionship passive skill provides a direct increase to Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus, making it universally useful for Rectifier Resonators.

Its simple but effective damage boost is ideal for any Rectifier Resonator who focuses on these two types of attacks.

All-Inclusive Tradition of the Guardian Weapon Set

The Guardian Rectifier follows the Guardian Weapon Set’s tradition of being broadly applicable, meaning it can be used by many characters across various playstyles and builds.

Specific Resonators Mentioned

Baizhi, Encore, Verina, and Yinlin are all examples of Rectifier-type Resonators that can utilize the Guardian Rectifier effectively.

These characters benefit from the weapon’s damage boost to Basic and Heavy Attacks, which are essential to their combat strategies.

Encore as a Recommended User

Encore (5★, Fusion) is explicitly highlighted as an ideal character for the Guardian Rectifier.

The weapon is particularly recommended for her due to her synergy with the weapon’s passive, making her an excellent choice to equip it.

Effectiveness Based on Base Stats

Impact on Higher Base Stats

Resonators with higher base stats will see a greater increase in damage when using the Guardian Rectifier. The weapon amplifies their existing strengths, making them more powerful overall.

Boost for Lower Base Stats

Resonators with weaker base stats will benefit from a more significant proportional boost when the Guardian Rectifier is fully upgraded (maxed out).

This makes the weapon especially valuable for newer or less-developed Resonators, allowing them to perform well in combat.