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Encore
Wooly–counting Game
- Rarity: ★★★★★
- Attribute: Fusion
- Weapon:
- Combat Roles:
- Main Damage Dealer
- Basic Attack Damage
- Gender: Female
- Class: Congenital
- Birthday: March 21
- Birthplace: New Federation
- Nation: The Black Shores
- Affiliation: Black Shores
- Special Dish: Golden Fried Rice
- How to Obtain: Convene
- Release Date: May 23, 2024
- Sigil: Fairytale
Voice Actors: - English: Carina Reeves
- Chinese: Xiao Sibai (皛四白)
- Japanese: Ibuki Chikano (伊吹誓乃)
- Korean: Serena Lee (이세레나)
Introduction to Encore
Wuthering Waves Ultimate 1 Encore Guide: Encore is a 5★ Fusion DPS using a Rectifier. Known for high burst damage during Cosmos Rave, she excels at chaining attacks and managing energy for frequent ult use. With strong single-target and decent AoE, she fits well as a main or sub DPS in energy-supportive teams.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
Cons:
Skill Priority and Abilities
Encore Skills Priority
Encore Abilities
Basic Attack – Wooly Attack
Heavy Attack
Normal: Consumes Stamina to deal Fusion DMG.
Cosmos Rave: Becomes Cosmos: Heavy Attack, dealing enhanced Fusion DMG.
Can trigger a self-destruct explosion if used before Cosmos Rave ends, adding burst damage.
Mid-Air Attack
Uses Stamina to plunge and deal Fusion DMG.
Dodge Counter
Normal: Dodge then attack to deal Fusion DMG.
Cosmos Rave: Becomes Cosmos: Dodge Counter, counts as Basic Attack and links to combo for smoother flow.
Encore cannot parry in her normal state.
Resonance Skill – Flaming Woolies
Normal State:
Flaming Woolies: Summons Cloudy and Cosmos to deal Fusion DMG.
Energetic Welcome: Follow-up Fusion DMG attack on second Resonance Skill press.
Cosmos Rave State:
Replaced by Cosmos: Rampage, dealing high Fusion DMG (Resonance Skill damage).
Has its own cooldown.
Uses:
Mob clearing, burst damage, energy generation, and restoring Dissonance.
Resonance Liberation – Cosmos Rave
Cosmos: Frolicking (Basic Attack)
Cosmos: Rampage (Resonance Skill)
Upgraded Heavy Attack effects
This state is central to her DPS, with Basic Attacks as the main damage source. Damage scales with Resonance Liberation level, making precise timing and combo execution crucial.
Forte Circuit – Black & White Woolies
Intro Skill – Woolies Can Help!
Outro Skill – Thermal Field
Encore Passive Abilities
Inherent Skill – Angry Cosmos
While in Resonance Liberation Cosmos Rave, if Encore’s HP is above 70%, her damage dealt is boosted by 10%.
Inherent Skill – Woolies Cheer Dance
Casting Resonance Skill Flaming Woolies or Cosmos – Rampage boosts Encore’s Fusion DMG Bonus by 10% for 10 seconds.
Best Echoes and Echo Stats
Molten Rift
A full 5-piece Molten Rift set is best for Encore, boosting Fusion DMG by 30% after using a skill.
A 2-piece Molten Rift + 2-piece Lingering Tunes combo also works, offering Fusion DMG and ATK bonuses.
Main Echo: Inferno Rider (Hell Biker) is designed as a subset for Encore, with the final hit of its combo increasing Basic Attack and Fusion Damage by 12% for 15 seconds.
Echo Stats Priority:
Best Weapons
Stringmaster
The best-in-slot weapon for Encore. It increases the DMG Bonus of all Resonance Attributes, making it universally beneficial.
Additionally, when a Resonance Skill hits a target, it boosts ATK, enhancing Encore’s offensive potential. When she is not on the field, this weapon provides an extra ATK boost, making it useful in Quick-Swap teams.
Cosmic Ripples
A strong alternative that focuses on energy regeneration and enhancing normal attack damage. This helps Encore maintain her Resonance Liberation uptime more effectively, making it a great pick for sustained DPS playstyles.
Augment
A solid option for players looking to increase Encore’s crit rate and overall attack power. This weapon excels in burst rotations, as it enhances crit rate and ATK% whenever an Ultimate is used.
Jinzhou Keeper
A more defensive option that increases Encore’s ATK and HP when her Intro Skill is used. While not the best for raw damage output, it offers more survivability, which may be useful in high-difficulty content where sustain is necessary.
Team Compositions
Building the right team around Encore ensures that she can maximize her damage output while maintaining energy regeneration.
Best All-Rounder Team
Encore
Main DPS, dealing most of the team’s damage during her Ultimate.
Sanhua
Provides Basic Attack damage deepening, increasing Encore’s overall damage.
Verina
Acts as a buffer and healer, boosting Encore’s attack while keeping the team sustained.
This team is well-balanced, allowing Encore to focus on her Ultimate uptime while receiving support from Sanhua’s damage buffs and Verina’s healing and utility. Best for consistent damage output and survivability.
Crowd Control & Sustainability
Encore
Primary DPS.
Jianxin
Provides crowd control by grouping enemies, making it easier for Encore to hit multiple targets.
Verina
Buffs the team, offers healing, and enhances damage.
This team works well in scenarios where enemy control is necessary. Jianxin’s grouping ability allows Encore to optimize her AoE attacks while Verina provides sustain.
Budget-Friendly Team
Encore
Main damage dealer.
Sanhua
Increases Encore’s Basic Attack damage, improving her DPS potential.
Mortefi
Deals off-field damage and boosts the attack of the next Resonator.
This team is a strong choice for players looking for a budget-friendly setup that still provides solid damage output and attack buffs.
Rotation
Basic Burst Combo
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1
Echo (Use before combo)
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2
Intro
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3
Ultimate
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4
Skill: Cosmos: Rampage
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5
Basic ATK: Cosmos: Frolicking P1-P4
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6
Skill: Cosmos: Rampage
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7
Basic ATK: Cosmos: Frolicking P1-P4
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8
Skill: Cosmos: Rampage
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9
Heavy ATK: Cosmos: Rupture
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10
Outro
Advanced Burst Combo
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1
Echo (Use before combo)
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2
Intro
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3
Ultimate
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4
Basic ATK: Cosmos: Frolicking P1-P4
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5
Skill: Cosmos: Rampage
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6
Basic ATK: Cosmos: Frolicking P1-P4
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7
Basic ATK: Cosmos: Frolicking P1-P4
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8
Skill: Cosmos: Rampage
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9
Heavy ATK: Cosmos: Rupture
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10
Outro
Resonance Chain
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⇑7%
Sequence 4
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⇑8%
Sequence 6
Since Encore is a permanent 5-star, her Resonance Chain upgrades are fairly modest, with the biggest boosts coming from Sequence 6 and Sequence 4, giving just 7% and 8% damage increases respectively.
Resonance Chain Effects
Sequence 1: Wooly’s Fairy Tale
Each Basic Attack hit increases Encore’s Fusion DMG Bonus by 3%, stacking up to 4 times and lasting 6 seconds.
Sequence 2: Sheep-counting Lullaby
Encore also recovers 10 Resonance Energy when using Basic Attack Woolies Attack or Resonance Skill Energetic Welcome, with a cooldown of 10 seconds between triggers.
Sequence 3: Fog? The Black Shores!
The damage multiplier for Resonance Liberation Cloudy: Frenzy and Resonance Liberation Cosmos: Rupture is boosted by 40%.
Sequence 4: Adventure? Let’s go!
Resonance Liberation Cosmos: Rupture boosts all team members’ Fusion DMG Bonus by 20% for 30 seconds.
Sequence 5: Hero Takes the Stage!
Resonance Skill damage is boosted by 35%.
Sequence 6: Woolies Save the World!
While in Resonance Liberation Cosmos Rave, Encore gains 1 stack of ‘Lost Lamb’ each time she deals damage, boosting her ATK by 5% per stack for 10 seconds, up to 5 stacks.
Ascension and Forte Materials
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
Is it hard to play Encore?
Encore is widely seen as an easy character to play in Wuthering Waves. Her basic mechanics are straightforward, though players can still optimize her for higher damage. As a high-DPS character with strong cleave abilities, she suits both beginners and experienced players alike.
Gameplay tips for Encore?
Build energy fast, use Resonance Skill before Liberation, and stay mobile. Swap-cancel attacks, time Echo abilities, and stun enemies before using her Outro for max damage.
