Buling, the cheeky 4-star Electro Rectifier from Black Shores, finally joins the roster in Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 Phase 2 (December 11–24, 2025). As a "Spiritchaser Taoist" with a divination gimmick, she's a hybrid healer-buffer who applies Electro Flare debuffs, groups enemies, and amps team damage—especially Resonance Skill output. But in a meta dominated by powerhouses like Verina and Shorekeeper, is she worth pulling? And crucially, how many dupes (Sequences) does she need to shine?
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Strong heals via Rejuvenating Glow + ATK scaling. | Buffs niche (RS-focused); diluted DMG% for non-RS teams. |
| Electro Flare applicator (off-field viable for future teams). | High ER needs; rotation punishers exist. |
| Enemy grouping + sustain for ToA/WhiWa. | Doesn't outpace Verina/SK universally at S0. |
| F2P-friendly (shop copy @80 Corals). | Low personal DPS; no Concerto needs. |
Tier Placement: T1 Support (ToA/WhiWa) per Prydwen—great for Phrolova/Carlotta, F2P staple, but Verina edges generalists.
Best Teams
Buling slots as Slot 3 healer/buffer for RS-heavy DPS.
| Team | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carlotta / Zhezhi / Buling | Hypercarry | RS buffs + Flare shred; double Intro Carlotta. |
| Jinhsi / Cantarella / Buling | Burst | Grouping + RS amp; ToA clears shown (S0R5 Buling 3-4 Hazard). |
| Phrolova / Cantarella / Buling | Quick-swap | Outclasses SK at S6; F2P meta. |
Flex: Any DPS + buffer + Buling (replaces Baizhi/Verina in Electro/RS comps).
Sequence Analysis: The Real Power Spike
Buling's base kit is solid, but Sequences unlock her niche. S6 turns her into a RS monster (better than S0 SK in Phrolova/Carlotta).
| Sequence | Effect | Value |
|---|---|---|
| S0 | Base (15% DMG, 25% RS buff max). | ★★★☆☆ Viable F2P heal. |
| S1 | +20% CRIT Rate on empowered Lib. | ★★★☆☆ QoL DPS. |
| S2 | +25 Energy on Balance (1/24s). | ★★★★☆ ER fix (~140% target). |
| S3 | Low-HP emergency heal (350 + 150% ATK). | ★★★☆☆ Sustain. |
| S4 | +20% Healing Bonus. | ★★★★☆ Tankier. |
| S5 | Array: Instant +6 Flare stacks. | ★★★★★ Shredder. |
| S6 | RS buff → 50%. | ★★★★★ Meta (Jinhsi/Carlotta godsend). |
How Many?
- S0: Pull/buy for budget heal > Baizhi.
- S1–S2: ER/DPS QoL; aim here for comfort.
- S4+: Full support.
- S6: Niche queen—pull if RS mains/no SK. Easy on 4★ banner/shop.
Performance & Comparisons
- Vs. Verina/SK: S0 loses (shorter rotations, broader buffs). S6 ties/wins RS teams (e.g., Phrolova ToA clears).
- Endgame: T1 Prydwen; Hazard 3-4 clears w/ Jinhsi/Cantarella. Future Flare teams? Staple.
Verdict: Pull-Worthy F2P Gem
Buling's S0 is "good enough" for newbies/F2P sustain, but S2–S6 make her a must-have niche support for Carlotta/Jinhsi/Phrolova. Skip if SK/Verina maxed & saving for 3.0—otherwise, snag her cheap & stack dupes. She's no meta-shaker, but a fun, accessible buffer in 2.8's RS meta.
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