Luuk Herssen is a 5-star Spectro Gauntlets main DPS in Wuthering Waves, released in Version 3.1 Phase 2 (February 26 to March 18, 2026). As the head physician of the Resonator Nursing Unit at Startorch Academy, he excels in aerial Basic Attack combos, utilizing Ichor Flow to enter the powerful Aureate Judge state. His kit revolves around mid-air attacks, Tune Strain - Interfered for damage amps, and sustained pressure. This guide covers the best weapons, Echoes, teams, and more to maximize his potential.
Playstyle Overview
Luuk thrives on extended field time with aggressive aerial loops. Build Ichor Flow through Basics, Heavies, Skills, and Dodges to trigger Aureate Judge for enhanced Resonance Skill damage. Cycle three Resonance Skill forms (Ring, Breach, Glare) for optimal Basic Attack DMG. Pair with Tune Strain appliers like Lynae for massive amps via Interfered stacks and Tune Break Boosts. Stay airborne as much as possible!
Ascension Materials
Pre-farm these for Level 90:
| Material | Total Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fractured Exoswarm Pendant | x4 | Normal Enemies |
| Worn Exoswarm Pendant | x12 | Normal Enemies |
| Chipped Exoswarm Pendant | x12 | Normal Enemies |
| Intact Exoswarm Pendant | x4 | Normal Enemies |
| Suncoveter's Reach | x46 | World Boss: Hyvatia (Starward Riseway) |
| Edelschnee | x60 | Overworld (Frostlands) |
| Shell Credits | 170,000 | Currency |
Best Weapons
| Rank | Weapon | Base ATK | Substat | Key Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | Daybreaker's Spine (5★ Sig) | 588 | CRIT Rate 24.3% | ATK +12%. Intro/Res Skill: +20% Basic ATK DMG (6s). Basic ATK: +20% Spectro DMG + Ignore 10% DEF (4s). |
| S | Pulsation Bracer (5★) | 588 | CRIT DMG 48.6% | ATK +12%. DMG to Interfered: Stack +6% Basic ATK DMG x4 (3s, 1/0.5s). |
| A | Abyss Surges (5★) | 588 | ATK 36.5% | ER +12.8%. Res Skill hit: +10% Basic DMG (8s). Basic hit: +10% Res Skill DMG (8s). |
| A | Aether Strike (4★ R5) | 413 | CRIT DMG 40.5% | Lib cast: ATK +23% +34.5% Lib DMG (15s). |
| B | Celestial Spiral (4★ R5) | 463 | ATK 18.2% | Res Skill: +10 Energy +20% ATK (16s, 1/20s). |
Best Echoes
2-Pc: Spectro DMG +10%.
5-Pc: Basic ATK DMG increases Spectro DMG +10% x3 (5s). At 3 stacks, Lib grants +40% Basic ATK DMG.
Main Echo: Twin Nova: Nebulous Cannon (12% Spectro DMG + 12% Basic ATK DMG Bonus).
Alternative: 5-Pc Celestial Light (+30% Spectro DMG 15s post-Intro) w/ Jue Main.
| Slot | Priority Main Stat |
|---|---|
| Cost 4 | CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
| Cost 3 x2 | Spectro DMG Bonus / ATK% |
| Cost 1 x2 | ATK% |
Substats: CRIT DMG/Rate > ATK% > Basic ATK DMG > Energy Regen (120-130% target).
Skill Upgrade Priority
| Priority | Skill | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forte Circuit | Core Ichor Flow, Aureate Judge, aerial enhancements. |
| 2 | Resonance Skill | Main damage source, form cycling. |
| 3 | Resonance Liberation | Burst amp during buffs. |
| 4 | Basic Attack | Primary DPS, but low scaling. |
| 5 | Intro Skill | Minor damage. |
Best Teams
| Team | Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Tune Strain | Luuk Herssen | Lynae | Mornye | Lynae Tune Breaks for Interfered amps; Mornye sustain/Tune triggers. |
| Hypercarry | Luuk Herssen | Sanhua | Mornye / Shorekeeper | Sanhua Basic DMG buff; Shorekeeper Crit/heal. |
| F2P | Luuk Herssen | Spectro Rover | Verina | Verina universal buffs/heal; Rover sub-DPS. |
Rotation Example (Tune Strain Team)
- Lynae: Skill > Attack > Outro (apply Interfered/Tune Break).
- Mornye: Intro > Skill/Outro (buffs/sustain).
- Luuk Intro > Heavy Attack (airborne) > Basic chain > Res Skill (form 1) > Mid-air Basics > Res Skill (form 2) > etc.
- Build Ichor to Aureate Judge > Lib during 3-stack Rite.
- Outro to Lynae.
Repeat, prioritizing aerial time and Interfered uptime.
Tips
- Aim for 1:2 CRIT Ratio.
- Farm Rite Echoes in Frostlands domain.
- S1+ RCs boost mid-air DMG and Interfered amps.
- Practice aerial dodges for Ichor regen.
Optimized for endgame content like Tower of Awakening. Pull his banner and sig weapon!