Have you ever ventured into the world of Wuthering Waves and marveled at the incredible Echoes you can collect?

These powerful companions come in all shapes and sizes, but for the truly dedicated collector, there’s a special tier — the shiny Echoes. These rare variants boast a dazzling brilliance, setting them apart from their common counterparts.

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If you’re on the hunt to add some serious shine to your Echo collection, you’ve come to the right place! This guide unveils all the Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations, taking you through where to find these elusive creatures and how to snag them for your team.

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From roaming the wilds of Solaris-III to strategically navigating the various shops within the game, we cover all the bases to help you complete your collection of shimmering companions.

So, get ready to go on a sparkling adventure — the hunt for Wuthering Waves’ most sought-after Echoes begins now.

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What are shiny echoes in Wuthering Waves?

Imagine a rare version of your favorite echoes in Wuthering Waves, but with a different color scheme and a shiny effect — that’s what shiny Echoes are. In the game, they are officially called Phantom Echoes.

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Just like shiny Pokemon, creatures in Nintendo’s popular video game franchise, shiny Echoes are uncommon and exciting to find.

While they won’t make your Echoes any stronger, they do look super cool. This makes them a prized addition to any collector’s inventory in the game.

How to get shiny Echoes in Wuthering Waves

There are two main ways to add these rare beauties to your collection.

Buy shiny Echoes from shops

Keep an eye on the various shops in Wuthering Waves. Different shops offer different shiny Echoes, and you can usually exchange them for in-game currencies.

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Explore the wilds of Solaris-III

Some lucky players might encounter shiny Echoes roaming freely on Solaris-III. However, unlike regular Echoes, these special ones don’t have set spawn points or times, so a bit of exploration and good fortune are needed.

All Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations

Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations for Phantom Feilian Beringal

Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations for Phantom Feilian Beringal
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You can acquire Phantom Feilian Beringal through the Points Shop within Wuthering Waves.

Head over to your in-game Store and navigate to the Points Shop tab. The Phantom Feilian Beringal is in the Adversity Exchange section of the Points Shop. However, to snag it, you’ll need to collect enough Hazard Records.

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You’ll need a total of 1,200 Hazard Records to exchange for the Phantom Feilian Beringal, which costs 120 Hazard Record tokens.

You can earn Hazard Records by tackling challenges in the Tower of Adversity.

Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations for Phantom Thundering Mephis and Phantom Mourning Aix

Within the Points Shop, look for the section called Simulation Training Store. This is where you’ll find a selection of shiny Echoes specifically obtainable through completing training challenges.

Both Phantom Thundering Mephis and Phantom Mourning Aix are priced at 300 Data Sets each.

To gather the Data Sets needed for these Echoes, head over to the Tactical Hologram challenges. Specifically, focus on completing the “Calamity” difficulty levels. The tougher the challenge, the more Data Sets you’ll earn as rewards.

Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations for Phantom Impermanence Heron

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This Phantom Echo isn’t simply waiting for you in a standard shop menu. You’ll need to conquer the Depths of Illusive Realm on Difficulty IV to unlock access to its specific shop.

Once you’ve defeated the challenges of Difficulty IV, you’ll gain access to a shop within the Depths of Illusive Realm, which uses a unique currency called “Illusive Specimens.”

The Phantom Impermanence Heron can be purchased for 400 Illusive Specimens in this special shop.

Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations for Phantom Rocksteady Guardian

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The Phantom Rocksteady Guardian roams freely in two specific areas of Wuthering Waves:

  • North of Tower of Adversity
  • Withering Frontline

Unlike regular Echoes with designated spawn points, the Phantom Rocksteady Guardian doesn’t appear at specific times or locations. It’s purely a random encounter.

Wuthering Waves shiny Echo locations for Phantom Hoartoise

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The Phantom Hoartoise can be found roaming freely in two locations:

  • Tolling Stream
  • Thorny Passage

Similar to the Phantom Rocksteady Guardian, the Phantom Hoartoise’s appearances are completely random. There’s no specific time or location where it will definitely appear.

Be diligent in searching these areas — the more you explore, the higher the possibility of stumbling upon these rare beauties.

PHANTOM ECHOESCOSTWUTHERING WAVES SHINY ECHO LOCATIONSPRICES/CURRENCIES
Phantom Feilian Beringal4-costCan be unlocked in Adversity Exchange via Points Shop120 Hazard Records
Phantom Thundering Mephis4-costCan be unlocked in Simulation Training Store via Points Shop300 Data Sets
Phantom Mourning Aix4-costCan be unlocked in Simulation Training Store via Points Shop300 Data Sets
Phantom Impermanence Heron4-costCan be unlocked after clearing Depths of Illusive Realm Difficulty IV400 Illusive Specimens
Phantom Rocksteady Guardian3-costRandomly found in Withering Frontline or north of Tower of AdversityFree
Phantom Hoartoise1-costRandomly found in Tolling Stream or Thorny PassageFree

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