Wuthering Waves – When the Night Knocks Master Guide

Guide to Version (When the Night Knocks)

By Omar Nagy

Introduction

When the Night Knocks, brings players into a shadowy world filled with new challenges, enemies, and strategies. This guide covers every aspect of the update, from the main storyline and Resonators to weapons and special events.

Main Quest Strategy Guide: When the Night Knocks

Quest Overview

When the Night Knocks is a dark, lore-rich storyline with five main stages, each offering unique boss battles, puzzles, and opportunities for high rewards.

Key Encounters and Boss Fights

Stage 1: The Dimming Streets

• Objective: Uncover Night Stalker clues by investigating abandoned buildings.
• Key Enemies: Shadow Spiders, Phantom Sentries
• Strategy: Equip shadow-resistant armor to minimize incoming damage. Use area damage attacks to deal with groups of enemies quickly.

Stage 2: Crimson Cathedral

• Boss: Forsaken Monk
• Weakness: Fire attacks
• Recommended Team: Fire DPS Resonator, like Kara the Blaze, for high damage output.

Strategy

• Phase 1: The Monk is vulnerable to ranged attacks, so keep your distance and focus on dealing fire-based damage.
• Phase 2: The Monk summons shadows to shield himself. Take out these shadows to disable his shield and continue the attack.

Stage 3: Forgotten Vaults

• Objective: Solve the Pillar Puzzle to unlock the main chamber.
• Puzzle Solution:

Align the Pillars: Rotate each pillar until it matches the floor’s symbol.

• Pull Levers in Sequence: Left, Right, then Center.
• Reward: Unlocking this chamber grants a Rare Artifact that boosts all team members’ critical damage.

Pro Tips

• Avoid Optional Battles: Skip non-essential enemy groups to conserve health and items for tougher encounters.
• Maximize Daily Buffs: Log in daily for buffs and extra stamina that are specifically useful for the main quest.
• Look for Hidden Collectibles: Each stage contains a hidden collectible with bonus rewards, so explore thoroughly!

Resonator Strategy Guide

New Resonators Overview

This update introduces two powerful Resonators: Elda the Obsidian (Shadow DPS) and Cai the Sentinel (Defender).

Resonator: Elda the Obsidian

• Role: Shadow DPS
• Abilities: Elda’s skills focus on burst damage and shadow-based debuffs, making her a formidable addition to DPS-heavy teams.
• Recommended Build: Equip Shadow Mastery Amulet and Vampiric Blade for added damage and health regeneration.

Resonator: Cai the Sentinel

• Role: Defender
• Abilities: Cai specializes in shielding allies and countering AoE attacks. His Sentinel Stance mitigates incoming team damage and provides a small regeneration effect.
• Recommended Build: Equip Guardian’s Amulet and Ironclad Shield to enhance defense and healing.

Synergy Tips

• Elda + Kara: Pair Elda with Kara the Blaze (Fire DPS) for a powerful elemental combo that can exploit enemies vulnerable to fire and shadow.
• Cai + Healer: Combine Cai’s tank abilities with a strong healer for excellent survivability in long battles.

Weapon Strategy Guide

New Weapon Highlights

Two new standout weapons, optimized for the Resonators above:

Shadowstrike Blade (Shadow DPS)

• Description: This blade amplifies shadow damage and grants life leech on critical hits.
• Best Paired With: Elda the Obsidian for maximizing her burst potential.
• Upgrade Path: Prioritize upgrading the critical hit stat and shadow damage modifiers.

Guardian’s Shield (Defender)

• Description: A high-defense shield that boosts resistance to shadow and poison damage.
• Best Paired With: Cai the Sentinel.
• Upgrade Path: Focus on health and defense upgrades first, followed by adding resistance modifiers.

Optimal Pairings

• Shadowstrike Blade + Elda: Best for bosses with shadow weaknesses.
• Guardian’s Shield + Cai: Great for tanking in shadow-heavy environments like the Crimson Cathedral.

Weapon Upgrade Tips

Upgrade weapons that match your team’s primary focus. For DPS, prioritize critical damage; for tanks, invest in defense stats and resistances.

Event Strategy Guide

Overview of Limited-Time Event: Nightfall Trials

The Nightfall Trials event features special quests and encounters with exclusive rewards, including rare cosmetics, boosted Resonator experience, and event-exclusive items.

Key Mechanics

• Daily Challenge: Complete daily quests to earn points and event-specific rewards.
• Weekly Boss Encounter: Face a special boss each week with higher difficulty but substantial rewards, including Legendary Crafting Materials.

Event Tips

• Maximize Points: Focus on completing daily challenges and participating in weekly boss fights to maximize event rewards.
• Recommended Team Setups: Use Resonators and weapons that provide burst damage to complete challenges efficiently.
• Time Management: Balance event participation with main quest progress to prevent missing out on limited-time rewards.
• General Tips for Success

Optimize Inventory and Resources

• Stock Up on Essentials: Buy antidotes and revive potions regularly, as many enemies in When the Night Knocks apply poison effects.
• Save High-Tier Resources: Use lower-tier resources first in each area; save high-tier resources for boss fights and final stages.

Exploration Tips

• Discover Shortcuts: Some areas have hidden paths that bypass difficult enemies. Look for paths indicated by broken gates or dark alleyways.
• Collectibles: Many stages have hidden collectibles that boost Resonator stats or offer crafting materials.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you’ll be fully prepared to conquer every challenge in When the Night Knocks! Stay adaptive, keep experimenting with team setups, and remember to log in daily for buffs and rewards.

Good luck, and may the night grant you strength!