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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All Lupa Resonance Chains in Wuthering Waves
Image via: Kuro Games In Wuthering Waves, although every Resonator provides a different pace to fight against, not many strike such a faultless chord in Fusion-focused teams as Lupa, the flaming monster of an elite 5-star sub-DPS. Her aggressive, pack-hunting playstyle doesn't merely turn her into a flashy combatant. Her Resonance Chain transforms her into an unstoppable squad enabler. Here's the catch, how far down Lupa's Resonance Chain do you really need to go to unleash her ultimate potential. Let's dive into each node to track the power escalation and where the smart bets are. Sequence Node 1: The Immediate Impact Lupa explodes out of her first Sequence Node, has 10 Concerto Energy and 20% Crit Rate as she activates her Resonance Liberation. Combined with interruption immunity during her ult animation, this node makes her rotations smoother and survivability more consistent. Best For : Quality-of-life buffs who don't want to pursue every node. ULTIMATE Lupa Guide and Showcase! [Best Builds and MORE] Wuthering Waves Sequence Node 2: Enter the Team Player Node 2 starts to uncover Lupa's value beyond pure damage. Certain assaults additionally apply a 20% Fusion Damage Bonus to all Resonators and this stacks twice for 30 seconds. This nuance, powerful upgrade translates to even if Lupa isn't the killer landing closing strikes, she's enabling others to do it better. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo For Fusion teams this is an overlooked inflection point. Best For: Nutcases who crave synergy over solo numbers. Sequence Node 3: The Power Spike It's Worth Chasing This is where Lupa becomes almost necessary for high level Fusion comps. Her Intro Skill damage is doubled and Pack Hunt no longer requires 3 Fusion Resonators to activate, greatly increasing team flexibility. Even stronger is the enhanced Glory effect, now enabling allies to ignore 15% Fusion RES of enemies for 35s. This isn't just a power spike, it's a fundamental transformation in how she fits into a team. Best For: Ambitious players seeking meta synergy and damage. Sequence Node 4 & 5: Solo Carry Territory These nodes start to put pressure on Lupa's strength over their team's. Node 4 boosts her ultimate by 125%, while Node 5 grants a 15% DMG Bonus after her Intro Skill. Great for boosting her burst potential, diminishing returns start to kick in for team-oriented play. Best For: the players who build Lupa as a main damage dealer. Sequence Node 6: Apex Predator Mode Lupa caps off her string with a bang, with 30% of the target's DEF on base skills. She regenerates 100 Wolflame every 20 seconds from her talent. Her Forte Circuit even kicks into Climax mode, regardless of Burning Matchpoint. It's not simply a buff. It's a revolution. It basically feeds itself and she's harder to stop. Best For : Whale-tier players or die-hard Lupa mains looking to break the game. Lupa is INSANE! Full Kit, Signature Weapon & Chains – Wuthering Waves 2.4 Leaks Lupa is already workable without chasing her full Resonance Chain, which is unusual for sub-DPS Resonators. Sequence Node 3 is perfect,the Goldilocks zone of appreciation. It unlocks most of her utility while conserving your Astrites for other upcoming banners. Node 1-2: Awesome early utility & team buffs Node 3: Giant spike value Node 4-5: Solo DPS scaling Node 6: god mode, but pricey Lupa doesn't need all six links in her chain to go feral , but if you're hunting purity, she's ready to lead the pack. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Joe Bonamassa: Five talking points from the first Rory Gallagher tribute at Marquee in Cork
1: Joe Bonamassa's awe while playing Rory Gallagher's guitar There was a slight quiver in his voice when Bonamassa sat down with the borrowed 1930 National Triolian Resonator for his first encore song, As The Crow Flies. 'I'm trying my best with this one. I'm trying my best with all these songs,' he told the crowd. A mellow acoustic rendition, it was one of the softer moments in a primarily powerful rock set. Rory had bought that guitar for about £100 while on tour in the USA in 1973, and it was bought by a fan last year at auction for £95,650. Bonamassa thanked the owner for lending it to him for these Marquee shows. For anyone unfamiliar with guitars, a Resonator is an acoustic guitar, often with an ornate, perforated round metal plate; a good example familiar to many is the guitar Mark Knopfler used for Romeo And Juliette. 2: Bonamassa'a interaction with the audience While this was a night of homage to Rory Gallagher, it was also a platform for Joe Bonamassa to show this Irish audience why he's deservedly heralded as perhaps the greatest blues guitarist of his generation. Fans at the Marquee: Matt Laernoes, Marscha Leukfeldt, Netherlands; Hendrik Laernoes, Gaby Scholl, Germany; Michael Daehn and Patrick Van De Scheur, Offaly, all in Cork to see Joe Bonamassa. Picture: Darragh Kane While the New Yorker plays many forms of music and has 16 studio albums, 20 live albums, Grammy awards etc, he parked all that to deliver on a special request (a flight of fancy, really) from promoter Peter Aiken, as Bonamassa explained to the Marquee audience: 'I got a call from Peter Aiken a year and a half ago with a proposal to come and play at Live At The Marquee in Cork. Without hesitation, I said 'Hell, yeah'. "But then he said there was a twist. I met with my good friend Donal Gallagher [Rory's brother] and his son Daniel, and we talked about whether I'd be interested in doing a night of Rory Gallagher's music. Back in his home town of Cork. And, without hesitation, I said: 'Fuck, yeah'. I signed up for it, and here we are. I am so glad that we are doing this in our own way.' Note to all tribute acts: homage to the music, no wigs, no replica costumes and definitely no hammy attempts at mimicry. 3: A cameo by Gerry McAvoy The audience was elated when Joe said: "Please give a big welcome to Gerry McAvoy on the next two songs. You'll know him from Rory's band.' McAvoy brought his unique energy to Bullfrog Blues and Treat Her Right. Aongus Ralston, also bass player with The Waterboys, smiled warmly at McAvoy as he walked onstage. Donal Gallagher, Peter Aiken, and Gerry McAvoy in Cork last year. Picture: Chani Anderson Gallagher's bass player on so many epic tours and albums, including Irish Tour '74, the record that provided the core of the songs on the setlist for this show. The others credited on that epic double live album were Rod De'Ath and Lou Martin on keys. McAvoy delivered huge energy and joy to the occasion, a major highlight for all present. 4: A Million Miles Away If ever a closing song came with a gold-plated guarantee of an encore to follow, this is that song. Gallagher wrote it for his 1973 album Tattoo and it was arguably the single greatest moment on a night of many highlights at the Marquee. Looking around during the song, I noticed a number of fans wiping their eyes while singing 'I'm sailing like a driftwood on a windy bay.' People really connect with this line. The central character in A Million Miles Away is in melancholy humour, despite being on a seemingly great night out, in a bar full of people being entertained by a great piano player; he knows he should be happy and struggles to understand why his mood is 'adrift'. Joe Bonamassa onstage with his band at Live at The Marquee, Cork. Picture: Darragh Kane Bonamassa's vocal on this song was a real bravura performance, probably his best singing of the night; his guitaring, as you'd expect, was off the charts. If that weren't enough for us, add the cherry topping of another great cameo, this time from regular Bonamassa guest vocalist Jade MacRae. A star in her own right, she lifted the performance levels skyward, bringing an already great song in the direction of Pink Floyd's The Great Gig in the Sky. Just like Peter Aiken's decision to match Bonamassa's guitar genius with Gallagher's songs, the decision to close the set with the addition of MacRae's vocal was a moment of divine inspiration. 5: The standing ovation People's elation at the end of the gig was expressed with a thoroughly deserved standing ovation for Joe Bonamassa and his incredible band. And, of course, all three seating blocks were on their feet, along with everyone out on the main standing area. Something special had been promised, and something really special was delivered. There was a shared sense of satisfaction for those onstage, for those backstage and for the rest of us looking on. Everyone wanted this night to go well. Every emotion was in there, from local and national pride to a collective sense of joy and relief that the night had gone to plan. All that was missing was for Hannibal of the A-Team to walk onto the stage and say: 'I love it when a plan comes together.' Bonamassa ended the show on an emotional high, his joy and relief very evident on the big screen as the cameras zoomed in on his face. At the end of the first gig of Bonamassa's three-night series, I spoke briefly with two of the key players. Donal Gallagher said: 'This was a huge gig for Peter Aiken. His first 'job' was with the Rory crew. His father, Jim, had asked us to show him how our UK and European shows worked. This week, Peter did both Jim and Rory proud.' Meanwhile, Peter Aiken sums it up succinctly: 'It was unbelievable. It really couldn't have gone any better.' Did it turn out as well as he'd imagined it might when the idea first entered his head? 'I'd honestly have to say that it turned out even better than I'd hoped for.'
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2 all character banners, and events guide
update is all heated with the coming updates, bringing fresh characters, and some limited-time events. The players can even look forward to the fresh banners featuring the fan-favourite right alongside the anniversary celebrations, which are packed with amazing rewards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Here is all we know about Phase 2 and what you need to prioritize before the update wraps up. Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2: Character banners and weapons Who to Pull Wuthering waves Ciaccona or Cartethyia or Lupa 2.3 Phase 1 + Phase 2 Best Character 2.4 The second part of the Wuthering Waves 2.3 is about to bring the highly anticipated Resonator, Ciaccona, as a featured 5-star character. The character's signature weapon is Woodland Aria (5-star broadsword that boosts CRIT damage), and it will be available in the dedicated . Pulling Ciaccona's kit strategically with the crowd-control teams makes her ideal for the endgame bosses. Additionally, the first anniversary Special Convene is returning with the reruns of the powerful characters. The list includes Jinhsi and Changli, along with Carlotta, Roccia, and Brant. Along with the characters, there are some weapons that are part of the anniversary banner, too. The list includes Ages of Harvest and Blazing Brilliance, apart from The Last Dance, Tragicomedy, and Unflickering Valor. The banners offer a boosted drop rate, making it the perfect time for pulling the meta units or the missing gear. Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2 limited-time rewards and events Events Name Duration Description Requirements Rewards Your Summer Will Never Wither May 22 – June 11, 2025 (will be permanent after the update) The event is story-driven and follows Ciaccona in the poetic adventure. It expands the game's lore while offering some valuable resources. Players must reach Union Level 14 and complete the Main Quest Act 2 Chapter 4 Astrites, and some upgraded materials Dreaming Deep: Solaris Film Festival May 22 – August 1, 2025 Score high in the solo challenges. Union Level 18 600 Astrites and the Phantom Echoes Gifts of Grand Celebration May 23 – June 11, 2025 The simple log-in event that celebrates the anniversary of the game. Claim the cosmetic and the free pulls. Union Level 8 10x Radiant Tides and the exclusive avatar Beyond the Waves: Rinascita May 29 – June 11, 2025 Complete the daily tasks for revealing the tiles on the reward board and earn some random bonuses. Union Level 14 400x Astrites, apart from the 5x Lustrous Tides, and the tuning materials Gifts of Melodic Verses June 5 – June 19, 2025 Offers 7-day login grants. Union Level 8 300x Astrites and the Echo enhancers (imp for boosting main DPS) Bountiful Crescendo June 6 – June 9. 2025 It's a short but efficient farming window. Ensure to spend the Waveplates for maximized material gains. Union Level 14 Double drops in the Forgery/ Simulation challenges Tips for Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2 Give priority to Ciaccona's banner if you need a strong new DPS. Farm Beyond the Waves for some easier pulls and Astrites. Save the Waveplates for the Bountiful Crescendo to maximize upgrade efficiency. Phase 2 comes with a mix of new content and nostalgia, ensuring there is something for all. So, grind smarter and spend wisely. Do not miss out on the events!
New Paper
09-05-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
May 10 Australia form analysis of last four races (Perth)
RACE 14 (1) MASAMUNE had not raced since May 2024 when he resumed down the straight at Pinjarra and with 60kg, produced one of the softest and most dominant wins of the season. He has always shown huge ability, so hopefully they can keep him in one piece and let him work his way through the grades. (2) SHOOTING SPIRIT is a get-back sprinter. That is William Pike's bread-and-butter; he will sit three back the fence and then burst through late. (9) SUPERNATURAL is a quality filly resuming with no weight on her back. Must respect. (4) KRAKEN TIME could have won five to six races but for bad luck in his short career. Nice horse. RACE 16 (4) AHYEAHRIGHTO has been excellent at each run this campaign without winning. He has drawn to get a lovely stalking run into the home straight and is ready to win. Camera Action got the better of him last start under 59kg but now, dropping to 56kg and tracking up behind a hot tempo (Resonator, Jaz Session, Let's Talk), he looks to get another great chance. One more time for him. (6) CHOLLIMA is the ultimate fresh horse. She has won all three of her races first-up and trainer Darren McAuliffe produces her first-up, with no trial. (2) JAZ SESSION went within a head of making it four straight wins this campaign and, if she can overcome a tricky draw, she will be hard to hold out. (8) LET'S TALK will need to elevate again. RACE 18 (5) SNITZALATTE went into the Karrakatta Plate undefeated but, after drawing barrier 11, was destined to do it tough three deep. She attacked the line brilliantly to run third, and now drawn barrier 2, with Pike back on, she can be ridden to use the electric short, sharp sprint that she possesses. Maps well to take the Sires Produce. (1) JUST TOO FLY worked through the field alongside Talkanco when Castle Road took a few of them wide on straightening and was able to run second in the Karrakatta Plate. He is still a maiden but he is now Perth Stakes-Karrakatta Stakes placed and looks like he will relish 1,400m. The logical danger. (3) DELTASON is the only proven 1,400m horse and won with his eyes closed at his last start. (2) STATEWIDE draws a good gate and has been targeted at this race the whole way through. RACE 20 (6) SIBERIAN SIREN won from the leader's back last start. She would ideally love some cover. She can still lead and score, but a natural leader like Great Fortune would have helped her cause. (8) FIRST ENCOUNTER got punters really excited with his 1,000m straight trial and then the edge came off in his second trial and he was not as sharp. Still great to have him back in WA. (4) UPPER LIMITS did not beat a horse home last week but watch the replay: he was bolting. (10) WESTERN POWER has gone to a new level this campaign. Include in calculations. Comments courtesy of Racing WA Comments courtesy of Racing WA
