Wuthering Waves · 5★ Resonator
"Vessel of Sounds" The Havoc resonance of the wanderer who absorbs sounds
Rover is the mysterious wanderer who can absorb all sounds and the main character of Wuthering Waves; the Havoc form is a second resonance that unlocks as the story progresses. In this form, Rover builds up Umbra and enters the Dark Surge state with Devastation. Basic Attacks become enhanced, the Resonance Skill turns into Lifetaker and Havoc DMG increases by 20%. Even though this form is completely free, combined with the Havoc Eclipse set and the Dreamless Echo it becomes a Basic Attack-focused and quite strong Main DPS.
Rover (Havoc) is completely free. After reaching Union Level 21, the Havoc resonance unlocks when you complete the "Grand Warstorm" quest (Act 6) in the main story. You can switch between the Spectro, Havoc, Aero and Electro forms from the Resonator menu. The level is shared across all forms, so you do not need to level up again; only skill, weapon and Echo investment is separate for each form.
2-piece: Havoc DMG + 10%.
5-piece: Havoc DMG + 7.5% after releasing Basic Attack or Heavy Attack. This effect stacks up to 4 times, each stack lasts 15s.
The Havoc DMG that stacks after Basic and Heavy Attacks stays active constantly during Dark Surge combos; the best set for Rover (Havoc).
2-piece: ATK +10%
If you do not yet have well-rolled Echoes for 5-piece Havoc Eclipse, use 2-piece Havoc Eclipse + 2-piece Lingering Tunes to get Havoc DMG and ATK together.
Dreamless
Its Echo Skill deals 50% more damage within the first 5 s after Deadening Abyss; an Echo designed specifically for Rover (Havoc).
Collect enough Energy Regen to use Deadening Abyss every rotation. Bleak Crescendo grants extra energy in Dark Surge, so you do not need a very high target.
The standard banner's 5★ Sword. With its 24.3% Crit. Rate main stat plus its Energy Regen and post-Resonance Skill ATK passive, it is the best option for Rover (Havoc).
A 4★ Sword that gives ATK for 15 s after an Intro Skill; with its ATK% main stat, it is a strong, easy-to-get alternative.
A 4★ Sword that gives Basic and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus after a Resonance Skill; it fits Dark Surge combos well.
A simple but effective 4★ option with an ATK bonus that charges up as you enter combat; the stacks decrease over time, so it is more efficient in short fights.
5
Mysterious Code
60
Pecok Flower
4
LF Whisperin Core
12
MF Whisperin Core
12
HF Whisperin Core
4
FF Whisperin Core
170,000
Shell Credit
26
Dreamless Feather
25
LF Whisperin Core
28
MF Whisperin Core
40
HF Whisperin Core
57
FF Whisperin Core
25
Inert Metallic Drip
28
Reactive Metallic Drip
55
Polarized Metallic Drip
67
Heterized Metallic Drip
2,030,000
Shell Credit
Totals are calculated from game data: Every ascension stage from 1→90, skills 1→10 and every skill tree node.
Consists of a five-hit Havoc combo, a Heavy Attack that spends Stamina and a Dodge Counter. Pressing Basic Attack after a Heavy Attack goes straight to the 4th hit; hits fill Umbra, the Forte resource.
Rover turns sounds into feathers and launches them at the target, dealing Havoc DMG and granting Umbra. During Dark Surge, the stronger Lifetaker takes its place.
Once Umbra is full at 100, hold Basic Attack to perform Devastation, which counts as a Heavy Attack, and Rover enters the Dark Surge state. In this mode, Basic Attacks are enhanced, the Heavy Attack chains into Thwackblade and the Resonance Skill turns into Lifetaker.
Rover gathers echoing sounds and brings down a big Havoc strike on the target. It increases the Dreamless Echo's damage by 50% for the next 5 s, so Dreamless should be used right after it.
Deals Havoc DMG to the target on entering the field and grants Umbra; it is the rotation opener that gets you into Dark Surge faster.
When Rover leaves the field, they leave behind a Havoc area that deals Havoc DMG equal to 143.3% of their ATK every 2 s for 6 s.
Rover gains 20% Havoc DMG Bonus while in the Dark Surge state. Most of their damage comes in this window, so it is their most important passive.
In Dark Surge, Basic Attack hits grant 1 extra Resonance Energy once per second, helping you use the Liberation more often.
When the target's Off-Tune level is full, Rover can perform the Sword-specific Tune Break attack. It is a shared mechanic that opens an extra damage window on the staggered enemy.
S1, S4 and S6 contribute the most to damage, while S2 speeds up the combo flow in Dark Surge. At S0, this form still comfortably carries story and open-world content.
Resonance Skill DMG Bonus increases by 30%; Wingblade and Lifetaker hit harder.
Entering Dark Surge with Devastation resets the Resonance Skill's cooldown, so you can use Lifetaker right away.
In Dark Surge, the 5th Basic Attack heals for 10% of lost HP, making survival easier.
Devastation and Deadening Abyss reduce the Havoc RES of enemies they hit by 10% for 20 s; this also helps Havoc teammates.
The 5th Basic Attack in Dark Surge deals extra Havoc DMG equal to 50% of its own damage.
Crit. Rate increases by 25% in the Dark Surge state, making your crit investment much more efficient.
Rover (Havoc)
Roccia
Shorekeeper
Roccia's Outro amplifies Havoc and Basic Attack damage; Shorekeeper heals the team and raises crit stats.
| Gender | Female / Male |
|---|---|
| English voice | Female: Jane Jackson · Male: Chase Brown |
| Japanese voice | Female: Tanaka Minami · Male: Toshiki Masuda |
| Chinese voice | Female: Zhang Ruoyu · Male: Ma Yang |
| Korean voice | Female: Song Ha Rim · Male: Kim Sin Woo |
It is free. After reaching Union Level 21, the Havoc resonance unlocks when you complete the "Grand Warstorm" quest in the main story. Afterward, you can switch between forms from the Resonator menu.
5-piece Havoc Eclipse; the Havoc DMG that stacks after Basic and Heavy Attacks stays active constantly during Dark Surge combos. Use Dreamless as the main Echo, since it deals 50% more damage within the first 5 s after Deadening Abyss.
There is no signature weapon; the best option is the standard 5★ Sword Emerald of Genesis. On the 4★ side, Commando of Conviction, Lumingloss and Lunar Cutter are good alternatives.
For a free character, quite strong. As a Basic Attack-focused Main DPS, this form also holds up in hard content with Roccia and Shorekeeper, and it is one of the most accessible DPS options for new players.
Yes. Rover's level is shared across all forms; only skill (Forte) levels, the weapon and Echo investment are separate for each form.
For Ascension, Rover needs Mysterious Code, Pecok Flower and Whisperin Cores. For skills, Rover uses the Metallic Drip series, Whisperin Cores and the weekly material Dreamless Feather, which drops from Dreamless.
