Best builds for Lupa in Wuthering Waves: Weapons, echo sets, and more!
Lupa is more than just a buffer in Wuthering Waves; she's a tactical powerhouse who boosts her team and then slashes through enemies with fiery flair. If you've pulled Lupa (lucky you!), don't sleep on her potential.
Here's your go-to guide to building Lupa for max buffs, solid damage, and all-around combat domination.
Best Weapon Picks for Lupa
Let's talk tools. Lupa's performance depends
heavily
on ATK% and Fusion-oriented stat boosts. You'll want weapons that amplify her buffing potential without nerfing her own damage output.
Wildfire Mark (5 stars)
– Her signature weapon. Big Fusion DMG boosts for the whole team. No-brainer.
Verdant Summit (5 stars)
– If you want her Heavy Attacks to slap harder than your internet bill, this is the one.
Ages of Harvest / Lustrous Razor (5 stars) –
Solid alternatives if you haven't pulled her BIS.
Discord (4 stars)
– Great for Energy regen and quick swaps. Keep the team rotation tight.
Waning Redshift (4 stars)
– ATK boost + Energy gain? That's a W for Lupa mains on a budget.
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Best Echo Sets for Lupa in Wuthering Waves
Lupa doesn't just need
any
Echo set—she needs synergy. Like, build-me-right-or-don't-build-me-at-all levels of synergy. Here's what slaps:
Flaming Clawprint (4pc)
The holy grail.
+15% Fusion DMG? Yes.
+10% extra Fusion DMG? Double yes.
+20% Resonance Liberation DMG? SOLD.
This set is a perfect match for Lupa's kit. It buffs her and her team, then gives her the go-ahead to smash through enemies right after. Super meta for Fusion comps.
Moonlit Clouds (4pc)
More of a utility play.
Good for rotation-heavy teams where Lupa buffs then dips.
When she switches out, your next unit gets an ATK% boost.
Not as flashy, but still super viable for support-focused gameplay.
Best Main Echo for Lupa in Wuthering Waves
Lioness of Glory
– Boosts her Liberation skills and Fusion damage. Top-tier.
Impermanence Heron
– If you're prioritizing utility and team boosts, this one slaps too.
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Best Echo Stats for Lupa in Wuthering Waves
Here's the cheat sheet:
Cost 4
– Crit Rate or Crit DMG
Cost 3 x2
– Fusion DMG
Cost 1 x2
– ATK
Substats Priority
– Crit DMG > Crit Rate > ATK > Energy Regen
TL;DR: Build her like a hybrid—she's not just a buff bot. Let her pop off.
Lupa's rep in the WuWa community? Underrated but indispensable. She doesn't scream main DPS, but once you slot her into a Fusion team, she glues everything together. With her buffs, rotations get cleaner, Fusion damage goes sky-high, and she can still slice through mobs when needed.
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