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Introduction to Inferno Rider Echo Guide
Wuthering Waves Inferno Rider Echo Guide: The Inferno Rider is a 4-Cost Overlord Class Echo in Wuthering Waves that allows the equipped Resonator to transform into the Inferno Rider, unleashing powerful, high-damage attacks. This transformation boosts both offense and mobility, making it a strong option for clearing enemies and dealing burst damage. With high base ATK, it pairs well with DPS Resonators who benefit from enhanced Echo abilities. The Inferno Rider is obtained by defeating its corresponding Tacet Discord in high-level areas. As a 4-Cost Echo, it works best as the main Echo in an offensive-focused set.
Echo Ability
The Inferno Rider Echo lets a Resonator transform into the Inferno Rider, unleashing three consecutive Fusion DMG slashes. At Rank 5, the slashes deal 242.40%, 282.80%, and 282.80% Fusion DMG. After the final hit, the Resonator gains a 12% boost to both Fusion DMG and Basic Attack DMG for 15 seconds. By holding the Echo Skill, the Resonator enters Riding Mode for enhanced mobility, and exiting it deals 282.80% Fusion DMG to enemies in front. The skill has a 20-second cooldown and is only usable from the first Echo slot.
Stats
Main Stats:
Fixed Secondary Main Stat:
ATK: Always present as a fixed secondary main stat
Base Value: 150
Random Primary Main Stat (One of the following):
ATK% – 33.0%
HP% – 33.0%
DEF% – 41.8%
Crit Rate – 22.0%
Crit DMG – 44.0%
Healing Bonus – 26.4%
Sub-Stat Ranges: The Inferno Rider Echo can roll several sub-stats within the ranges below. Each Echo can have multiple sub-stats, and values are randomly rolled within these brackets:
Flat Stats:
HP – 320 to 580
ATK – 30 to 70
DEF – 30 to 70
Percentage-Based Stats:
HP% – 6.4% to 11.6%
ATK% – 6.4% to 11.6%
DEF% – 8.1% to 14.7%
Crit Rate – 6.3% to 10.5%
Crit DMG – 12.6% to 21.0%
Energy Regen – 5.6% to 14.9%
DMG Bonus Stats:
Resonance Skill DMG Bonus – 6.4% to 12.4%
Basic Attack DMG Bonus – 6.4% to 11.6%
Heavy Attack DMG Bonus – 6.4% to 11.6%
Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus – 6.4% to 11.6%
Sonata Effects
Inferno Rider Echo – Sonata Effect (Molten Rift)
Sonata Type: Molten Rift
The Inferno Rider Echo is classified under the Molten Rift Sonata category. To activate set bonuses, it must be paired with other Echoes of the same Sonata type.
Important Note:
Equipping multiple Inferno Rider Echoes alone does not activate Sonata Effects.
To benefit from the bonuses, your build must include other Echoes that also have the Molten Rift Resonance.
Molten Rift Sonata Effects:
2-Piece Set Bonus
Effect: Increases Fusion DMG by 10%.
Applies To: All Fusion DMG sources, including Echo Abilities, Resonance Skills, and attacks that deal Fusion DMG.
5-Piece Set Bonus
Effect: After using a Resonance Skill, increases Fusion DMG by 30% for 15 seconds.
Trigger Condition: Requires activating a Resonance Skill.
Duration: Buff lasts 15 seconds and boosts all Fusion DMG dealt during that time.
Synergy with Inferno Rider:
The Inferno Rider’s Echo Skill deals Fusion DMG through three consecutive slashes.
After the final slash, it also buffs Fusion DMG and Basic Attack DMG.
Using it within a full Molten Rift set further amplifies these effects, allowing your Resonator to reach higher damage potential in Fusion-based builds.
How to Obtain Inferno Rider Echo
The Inferno Rider Echo is obtained by defeating the Inferno Rider, an Overlord-class Tacet Discord, and absorbing its reverberation. This powerful enemy can be found in the Sea of Flames region, located within Huanglong – Port City of Guixu. After defeating the Inferno Rider, players can absorb its Echo directly. For Overlord-class Tacet Discords like this one, you can absorb the Echo without spending Waveplates, provided you choose not to claim the additional rewards after the fight. Alternatively, by spending 60 Waveplates, you can claim extra loot alongside the Echo absorption.
A variant known as The Phantom: Inferno Rider, which is a recolored cosmetic version of the Echo, can be acquired from the Depths of Illusive Realm. It is available in the Illusive Store for 750 Illusive Specimens after completing Phantom Amass V in the Depths of Illusive Realm. This cosmetic can be applied to other Inferno Rider Echoes to change their appearance.
Rewards for Defeating Inferno Rider
Defeating the Inferno Rider boss grants a variety of rewards, which differ between the first clear and subsequent clears. After the battle, you have two options: absorb the Inferno Rider Echo without spending Waveplates by skipping the reward claim, or spend 60 Waveplates to receive additional materials alongside the Echo.
On your first clear, the following rewards are granted:
Union EXP ×500
Astrite ×20
Advanced Resonance Potion ×1
Advanced Energy Core ×1
Shell Credits ×12,000
For subsequent clears, the rewards adjust based on your current Sol3 Phase and include:
Union EXP ×450
Rage Tacet Core (used for character ascension)
Medium Sealed Tube
Medium Resonance Potion
Medium Energy Core
Intimacy
Shell Credits
The exact quantities of some materials scale with your Sol3 Phase level. In addition to these resources, defeating the Inferno Rider allows you to absorb its Echo, which is essential for acquiring the Inferno Rider Echo.
Recommended Resonators
Inferno Rider Echo – Ideal Resonators & Usage
Primary Buffs Provided by Inferno Rider Echo:
Fusion DMG increase
Basic Attack DMG increase
Riding Mode for enhanced mobility, allowing faster movement and tactical advantage
Recommended Resonators for Inferno Rider Echo:
These Resonators are particularly well-suited to equip the Inferno Rider Echo due to their synergy with the Echo’s skill buffs:
Benefits from Fusion DMG boosts and can effectively utilize the increased Basic Attack DMG.
Works well with the Fusion DMG boost and the mobility granted by Riding Mode.
A good fit for Resonators focused on Fusion-based abilities, amplifying damage output with the Inferno Rider’s buffs.
Suited for characters who rely on quick movements and enhanced Fusion DMG for dealing high damage.
A strong candidate, as Fusion DMG is central to their playstyle, making full use of the Inferno Rider’s damage increase.
Optimal Strategy:
The Inferno Rider Echo is best used with Fusion characters who rely on high Fusion DMG and basic attacks.
The Sonata Effects of the Inferno Rider, which enhance Fusion DMG, make it particularly beneficial for Resonators that specialize in Fusion-based attacks.
The ability to transform into Riding Mode gives all characters a mobility boost, making the Echo valuable for strategic positioning and speed in combat.
Equip the Inferno Rider Echo on Resonators whose main damage output revolves around Fusion DMG and Basic Attack DMG to fully maximize its potential as a powerful 4-Cost Overlord Class Echo. The synergy between its buffs and the selected Resonators will significantly enhance their overall effectiveness in battle.
