Encore takes the stage not with music, but with a devastating symphony of Fusion damage in Wuthering Waves.

Her unique playstyle revolves around weaving together ranged attacks and powerful Resonance skills, all supported by her loyal companions, Cosmos and Cloudy.

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However, to truly unlock Encore’s full potential, you’ll need the perfect Encore build.

This ONE Esports guide delves into the optimal equipment choices for Encore, maximizing her damage output and versatility. We explore the best weapons, Echo sets, and stat priorities to ensure your Encore dominates the battlefield.

Who is Encore in Wuthering Waves?

Hailing from Black Shores, Encore is a consultant whose infectious enthusiasm and whimsical spirit light up any room.

A master storyteller, Encore crafts captivating narratives that weave together fantastical tales and real-life experiences, drawing inspiration from the deep bonds of friendship and the thrill of adventure.

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Never far from her side are Cosmos and Cloudy, her cherished Woolies. These loyal companions serve not only as confidants but also as protectors, accompanying Encore on her global expeditions.

How to get Encore in Wuthering Waves

Encore is a character you can acquire through the gacha system in Wuthering Waves. You can get her through either the Beginner’s Choice Convene or Standard Character Convene.

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Due to issues in the game, developer Kuro Games is offering some free rewards to players. These rewards include free gacha pulls and a character selector including Encore. So, if you’re a new player, you can get Encore for free!

Encore build: Best weapons

Stringmaster is Encore’s strongest weapon, even though it’s technically Yinlin‘s signature weapon. Stringmaster shines because it provides a high critical rate and damage boost, which are both crucial for Encore’s playstyle.

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If you don’t have Stringmaster, Cosmic Ripples is a fantastic alternative. It offers Encore a well-rounded boost, including a high base attack, attack percentage increase, and important energy regeneration.

This extra energy will help you use Encore’s powerful Resonance Liberation more frequently.

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We recommend going for the abovementioned weapons. However, if you don’t have them, you can also use these:

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  • Augment
  • Jinzhou Keeper
  • Guardian Rectifier

Encore build: Best Echo sets

Encore’s primary strength lies in her ability to deal devastating Fusion damage. To fully exploit this potential, the optimal Echo set for her is Molten Rift.

This set is specifically tailored towards Fusion damage amplification. With all five pieces equipped, it grants a significant 30% bonus to Encore’s Fusion Damage for a duration of 15 seconds after using a Resonance Skill.

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This synergy aligns perfectly with Encore’s playstyle, as she heavily relies on utilizing her Resonance Skills for maximum effectiveness. The Molten Rift set ensures consistent uptime on this powerful damage buff.

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While not the ideal choice for pure damage output, the Lingering Tunes (5-piece set) presents a viable alternative under specific circumstances. This set focuses on boosting Encore’s overall attack percentage, which can be beneficial in certain situations.

ECHO SETSET BONUS
Molten Rift2 set bonus: Fusion DMG +10%.
5 set bonus: Fusion DMG +30% for 15s after releasing Resonance Skill.
Lingering Tunes2 set bonus: ATK +10%.
5 set bonus: While on the field, ATK increases by 5% every 1.5s. This effect stacks up to 4 stacks. Outro Skill DMG +60%.

Encore build: Best Echo combination

Here’s the best Echo combination that we recommend using on Encore:

ECHO SLOTECHOSTAT PRIORITY
1Inferno RiderCrit rate percentage or crit damage percentage
2Geohide SaurianAttack percentage
3Havoc DreadmaneAttack percentage
4FirebugAttack percentage or energy regen percentage
5Snip SnapAttack percentage or energy regen percentage

While the above Echo combination is best for Encore, except for the first slot, you can use other Echoes in slots 2 to 5 as long as you’re focusing on the given stat priority.

Encore build: Skill priority

When it comes to upgrading Encore’s skills in Wuthering Waves, follow the below priority:

Resonance Liberation > Forte Circuit > Resonance Skill > Intro Skill > Basic Attack

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