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Wuthering Waves Lupa build guide: Fusion Echoes, DPS weapons, and more

After weeks of anticipation, Lupa is finally a playable character in Wuthering Waves, joining the banner during the second half of the update. Known as the Star Gladiator of Septimont, she brings incredible flexibility and Fusion damage support to your team. Lupa works perfectly in Mono-Fusion team comps, standing shoulder to shoulder with Brant and Changli. Fans are already calling her one of the strongest enablers in the game and with the right build, she can easily become the backbone of your squad. Here's a complete guide to Lupa's best Echoes, Broadblades, and teammates. Best Echo Sets for Lupa 1. Flaming Clawprint (Best in Slot) If you want to maximise Lupa's Fusion support and personal damage, Flaming Clawprint is the go-to option. Here's the ideal cost setup: Cost 4: Crit. Rate or Crit. DMG Cost 3: Fusion Damage Bonus Cost 3: Fusion Damage Bonus Cost 1: ATK% Cost 1: ATK% Best substats: Crit. Rate, Crit. DMG, ATK%, Energy Regen This Echo set gives +15% Fusion DMG Bonus, and whenever you use Resonance Liberation, your whole team gets a 20% DMG Bonus. Lupa's damage and support both scale beautifully with this, making it perfect for endgame content. 2. Molten Rift (Alternative Choice) This is a good backup if you don't have Clawprint pieces. Molten Rift grants a 30% Fusion DMG Bonus after using Resonance Liberation. However, it requires Lupa to stay on the field longer, which may not be ideal in every team. Same cost setup and substats apply here as well. Lupa • ルーパ『Wuthering Waves』#WutheringWaves #鳴潮 Best Main Echo for Lupa Your main Echo depends on which Sonata Effect you're using: Flaming Clawprint: Go with Lioness of Glory Gives +12% Fusion DMG Bonus Adds +12% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus Molten Rift: Choose Nightmare: Inferno Rider Grants +12% Fusion DMG Bonus Also boosts Resonance Skill DMG Bonus You can farm Lioness of Glory echoes across the Septimont region. Best weapons for Lupa Lupa can wield almost any 5-star Broadblade, but here are her top picks: 1. Wildfire Mark (Best-in-Slot) Built for Lupa, this weapon increases ATK by 12%. Using Intro Skill or Resonance Liberation boosts Liberation DMG by 44% for 6 seconds. Dealing Heavy Attack DMG extends this effect and gives a 24% team-wide DMG Bonus for 30 seconds. 2. Verdant Summit (Great Alternative) This blade gives +12% Attribute DMG Bonus and increases Heavy Attack DMG by 24% after using key abilities. It stacks up to 2 times. 3. Age of Harvest (Strong Option) It boosts Resonance Skill damage and gives a +12% Attribute DMG Bonus. You also get a Crit Rate boost of 24.3%. Other options include: Lustrous Razer (Standard 5-star) Autumntrace (Battle Pass) Helios Cleaver (Gacha system) Best teams for Lupa Lupa works best as part of a Mono-Fusion team, where her buffs shine the most. Here are some ideal team compositions: 1. Premium Mono-Fusion Setup Brant, Changli, Lupa This is her best team. Brant provides healing and shielding, Changli brings massive DPS, and Lupa buffs both of them. 2. Flexible Teams with Sustain Changli, Shorekeeper, Lupa Chixia or Encore, Brant or Verina, Lupa These teams keep a support or healer to survive endgame fights, while Lupa boosts damage from the backline. 3. Main DPS Build Options Jianxin, Yinlin, Lupa Cartethyia, Aero Rover, Lupa Camellya, Sanhua, Lupa Even though Lupa is not the main damage dealer, she improves basic attack buffs and Fusion DMG for teammates, making her a valuable sub-DPS or enabler in any comp.