Chisa Team Building in Wuthering Waves 2.8: Current Meta Teams and Future Potential

Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 launches tomorrow (November 20), bringing the highly anticipated 5-star Havoc Broadblade Resonator Chisa to the forefront. As a scissor-wielding "JK Charmer" from a distant land, Chisa shines as a versatile Sub-DPS/Support hybrid and excels in Negative Status (DoT) teams. Her kit revolves around applying Havoc Bane (Havoc DoT), providing team-wide heals and shields, DEF shred (up to 18% ignore on DoT DMG), and most importantly, her Outro Skill that boosts enemy max Negative Status stacks by +3 for 15 seconds. This makes her a game-changer for stack-heavy teams.

While she offers personal damage via Chainsaw Mode (Forte Circuit with enhanced attacks that scale on Resonance Liberation DMG) and nukes, her true power lies in enabling DPS characters like Cartethyia and Zani to reach absurd DoT ceilings. Her approximately 12-second rotation (Intro Skill → Resonance Skill → Normal Attacks → Resonance Liberation → Enhanced Skill → Forte drain → Outro) delivers sustain, buffs, and Havoc Bane application without stealing too much field time.

Quick Build Overview

Before diving into teams, here is Chisa's optimal setup for 2.8:

Chisa is F2P-friendly at S0 but spikes at S2 (team DMG+ via enemy debuff) and S3 (Sub-DPS to Main DPS viable).

Best Teams for Chisa in 2.8

Chisa slots into top meta teams by replacing Rovers (Aero/Spectro) and offers superior DoT stacks, DEF shred, and sustain compared to Shorekeeper in these compositions. She is best-in-slot for Whimpering Wastes and Tower of Adversity, where DoT truly shines.

1. Aero Erosion (Premium DoT Team)

Cartethyia (Main DPS) / Ciaccona (Sub-DPS) / Chisa (Sustain/Support)

• Why it Works: Chisa's +3 Erosion stacks and 18% DoT DEF ignore supercharge Cartethyia (SS-tier Aero DPS). Ciaccona applies Aero Erosion setups. Heals and shields keep Cartethyia alive.
• Rotation: Chisa Intro → Skill → Lib → Forte → Outro (apply Bane/stacks) → Ciaccona setup → Cartethyia burst → Repeat.
• Flex: Verina if no Ciaccona.

2. Spectro Frazzle (Hypercarry)

Zani (Main DPS) / Phoebe (Sub-DPS) / Chisa (Sustain/Support)

• Why it Works: Zani (S-tier Spectro) and Phoebe thrive on Frazzle stacks; Chisa adds +3 max stacks, Havoc Bane for hybrid DoT, and outperforms Phoebe reruns. Strong against Spectro-resistant bosses.
• Rotation: Chisa full cycle → Phoebe quickswap → Zani Lib burst → Repeat.
• Flex: Spectro Rover if no Phoebe.

3. Budget Spectro Rover Team

Spectro Rover (Main DPS) / Chisa (Sub-DPS/Support) / Verina (Healer)

• Why it Works: F2P staple. Chisa buffs Rover's Negative Status application. Very accessible for new players.

4. Chisa Hypercarry (Low-Investment)

Chisa (Main DPS) / Danjin or Sanhua (Sub-DPS) / Verina

• Viable at S3+: Self-sustain + Havoc buffs. Not meta-topping but fun and capable of clearing content.

Future Potential with Leaked Characters

Chisa is "futureproof" as a universal DoT enabler and enjoys strong longevity beyond 2.8. Phase 2 brings Phrolova (SS-tier Havoc Rectifier) and Buling (new 4-star), enabling Mono-Havoc experiments such as Phrolova / Cantarella / Chisa. These teams leverage Havoc Bane and shared shreds.

Leaks hint at synergies with upcoming DoT units (for example, a potential Rover Havoc form buff ) and Zani buffs. In 2.9 and later, expect teams with Monin/Lynea (leaked banners), where her stack buffs amplify new Erosion/Frazzle DPS. She will not powercreep Shorekeeper universally, but she dominates DoT niches and ensures relevance through 3.0.

Pull Verdict

Must-pull for DoT enjoyers or Cartethyia/Zani owners. S0R1 clears all content; save for her if you are pulling in Phase 1 (with Phoebe rerun).

Stay tuned for post-launch updates as the 2.8 meta solidifies!