Wuthering Waves 2.5 Phrolova Build Guide: Best Weapons, Echoes, Teams, and Gameplay

Phrolova Overview

• Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Element: Havoc
• Weapon: Rectifier
• Role: Main DPS or Sub DPS
• Banner: Requiem Without End (July 24, 2025 – August 14, 2025, UTC-5)
• Lore: Phrolova’s a somber Fractsidus member who wields a Lycoris-shaped wand to control Echoes, summoning Hecate, a three-faced Underworld Witch. Her Tacet Mark on her upper left arm and heterochromatic eyes (hidden under an eyepatch) add to her mysterious aura.

Phrolova’s strength lies in stacking resources to unleash big AoE Havoc damage through Hecate. She’s a high-skill unit, perfect for players who want to dominate tough content like the Tower of Adversity.

Phrolova’s Kit and Gameplay

Phrolova’s gameplay centers on building Volatile Notes and Musical Pieces to trigger powerful attacks like Scarlet Coda and enter Maestro State for huge damage bursts. Timing and team synergy are key to getting the most out of her. Here’s her kit, based on official release info:

Normal Attack

• Basic Attack: Up to 3 hits dealing Havoc DMG.
• Heavy Attack: Uses STA for Havoc DMG. Follow with Normal Attack to jump to Basic Attack Stage 2.
• Scarlet Coda: With 6 Volatile Notes in Compose State (not Resolving Chord), Heavy Attack becomes Scarlet Coda, dealing Havoc DMG (counts as Resonance Skill DMG), pulling enemies, and scaling with Overtune stacks (up to 24). Triggers Resolving Chord and counts as an Echo Skill.
• Mid-air Attack: STA-powered Plunging Attack for Havoc DMG.
• Dodge Counter: After dodging, Normal Attack deals Havoc DMG, chaining to Basic Attack Stage 3.

Resonance Skill

Deals Havoc DMG. Can lead into Dirage of Demise or Haunting Reverie for extra Resonance Skill DMG.

Resonance Liberation: Waltz of Forsaken Depths

Activates in Resolving Chord, ending it to enter Maestro State for 24 seconds. Phrolova floats and directs Hecate, whose attacks use Phrolova’s Havoc stats.

• Hecate Mechanics:
  • On-field: Phrolova cues Hecate:
    • Cue - Basic Attack: Normal Attack triggers Hecate’s 3-hit Basic Attack - Hecate (Havoc DMG, Echo Skill).
    • Cue - Enhanced Attack: After 2 Basic Attacks or Dodges, the next Cue becomes Enhanced Attack - Hecate, based on Musical Pieces (Strings, Winds, Cadenza).
    • Cue - Dodge: Jump to make Hecate dodge.
    • Cue - Starting Position: Jump to reset Hecate’s position.
  • Off-field: Hecate auto-attacks with Basic Attack - Hecate (immune to damage). Teammate Echo Skills trigger Enhanced Attack - Hecate (once per Echo in Conducting State).
  • Enhanced Attacks:
    • Strings: Havoc DMG, briefly staggers enemies (Echo Skill).
    • Winds: Havoc DMG, slightly pulls enemies (Echo Skill).
    • Cadenza: Havoc DMG, staggers, and pulls enemies (Echo Skill).
  • Curtain Call - Hecate: If Conducting State ends without Suite of Doom, Hecate deals Havoc DMG.

Forte Circuit

• Dirage of Demise: Normal Attack after Basic Attack Stage 3 or Resonance Skill deals Havoc DMG (Resonance Skill).
• Haunting Reverie: Resonance Skill after Basic Attack Stage 3 or Resonance Skill deals Havoc DMG (Resonance Skill).
• Lingering Note: Up to 48 stacks from off-field Enhanced Attacks (Strings, Winds, Cadenza). Each stack adds 2% Crit DMG. Resets 30 seconds after combat.
• Musical Piece: Holds up to 6, oldest dropped when maxed:
  • Strings: From Basic Attack Stage 3 or Dirage of Demise.
  • Winds: From Resonance Skill or Haunting Reverie.
  • Cadenza: From Suite of Doom, Suite of Immortality, or Echo Skill. No pieces gained in Resolving Chord.

Intro Skill

• Suite of Doom: Deals Havoc DMG, followed by Normal Attack for Basic Attack Stage 3.
• Suite of Immortality: Next Intro Skill after Suite of Doom deals Havoc DMG (Resonance Skill), followed by Basic Attack Stage 3.

Outro Skill

Next Resonator gets +20% Havoc DMG and +25% Heavy DMG for 14 seconds or until swapped. In Maestro State, triggers Cue - Enhanced Attack twice.

Inherent Skill

After Suite of Doom, Suite of Immortality, or Echo Skill, the next Musical Piece is Cadenza. On combat start, Phrolova gains 8 Lingering Note stacks (+2% Crit DMG each, no retrigger within 1 second of exiting).

Skill Priority

Focus on skills that boost Phrolova’s Resonance Skill and Echo Skill DMG:

1. Resonance Liberation: Max first for burst damage and Hecate synergy.
2. Forte Circuit: Powers up Dirage of Demise and Haunting Reverie for consistent damage.
3. Normal Attack: Improves Basic Attack chains and Scarlet Coda.
4. Resonance Skill: Helps with Musical Piece generation but less critical.
5. Intro Skill: Situational, lowest priority.

Best Weapons for Phrolova

Phrolova needs weapons that amplify Echo Skill DMG, Resonance Skill DMG, Crit Rate, or ATK%. Top picks:

1. Lethean Elegy (5-star, Signature Weapon)
   • Base ATK: 588 | Crit Rate: 24.3%
   • Passive (R1): +12% ATK. After Echo Skill DMG, gain +32% Resonance Skill DMG and +32% Echo Skill DMG for 12s, ignoring 8% enemy DEF.
   • Why It’s Best: Perfectly suits Phrolova’s Echo and Resonance-heavy kit.
2. Stringmaster (5-star)
   • Base ATK: 540 | ATK%: 24%
   • Passive: Boosts ATK and Resonance Skill DMG.
   • Why It Works: Great for Resonance Skill damage if you don’t have Lethean Elegy.
3. Cosmic Ripples (5-star)
   • Base ATK: 520 | ATK%: 18%
   • Passive: Increases ATK and energy regen for Liberation uptime.
   • Why It’s Good: Keeps Phrolova’s burst ready.
4. Augment (4-star)
   • Base ATK: 510 | ATK%: 12%
   • Passive: ATK boost after skill use.
   • Why It’s Decent: Budget option for newer players.

Best Echo Sets and Stats

Phrolova thrives on Echo Skill DMG and Havoc DMG. Here’s the setup:

Optimal Echo Set

• 3-pc Dream of the Lost + 2-pc Havoc Eclipse
  • 3-pc Dream of the Lost: Boosts Crit Rate and Echo Skill DMG for Hecate.
  • 2-pc Havoc Eclipse: +10% Havoc DMG Bonus.
  • Alternative 2-pc: Midnight Veil (+10% Havoc DMG) if needed.

Echo Main Stats

• 4-COST: Crit DMG (or Crit Rate if using non-Crit weapons).
• 3-COST: Havoc DMG Bonus (x2).
• 1-COST: ATK% (x2).

Echo Sub-Stats

Prioritize:

1. Crit Rate (~70% cap with Lethean Elegy).
2. Crit DMG.
3. ATK%.
4. Resonance Skill DMG Bonus.
5. Echo Skill DMG Bonus.

Recommended Main Echo

Nightmare: Hecate: +40% coordinated attack damage, perfect for Hecate’s off-field attacks.

Best Team Compositions

Phrolova works best in Havoc-focused teams with supports that boost her damage or group enemies. Her Outro Skill buffs Havoc and Heavy DMG, making her a team carry.

Premium Havoc Team: Phrolova + Cantarella + Roccia

• Phrolova (Main DPS): Deals big AoE Havoc DMG via Hecate.
• Cantarella (Sub DPS/Support): Adds +20% Havoc DMG, +25% Resonance Skill DMG, healing, and coordinated attacks.
• Roccia (Support): Groups enemies and buffs Havoc/Heavy DMG.
• Why It Works: Synergistic buffs and crowd control maximize Phrolova’s output.

Budget Team: Phrolova + Danjin + Verina

• Phrolova (Main DPS): Core damage.
• Danjin (Sub DPS): Adds Havoc DMG and quick-swap burst.
• Verina (Support): Heals and buffs team damage.
• Why It Works: Accessible for newer players, versatile for most content.

Hypercarry Team: Phrolova + Cantarella + Shorekeeper

• Phrolova (Main DPS): Focuses on max damage.
• Cantarella (Sub DPS/Support): Boosts Havoc DMG and heals.
• Shorekeeper (Support): Provides healing and coordinated attack buffs.
• Why It Works: Lets Phrolova stay on-field for huge DPS.

Optimal Combo Rotation

To maximize damage, build Volatile Notes and Musical Pieces for Scarlet Coda and Maestro State:

1. Intro Skill (Suite of Doom): Start with Havoc DMG, follow with Normal Attack for Stage 3.
2. Basic Attack Chain: 3 hits to gain Musical Piece - Strings and Volatile Notes.
3. Resonance Skill: Generates Musical Piece - Winds, followed by Dirage of Demise or Haunting Reverie.
4. Scarlet Coda: At 6 Volatile Notes in Compose State, use Heavy Attack to enter Resolving Chord.
5. Resonance Liberation: Enter Maestro State, use Normal Attacks for Hecate’s Basic Attack - Hecate, and trigger Cue - Enhanced Attack (aim for Cadenza).
6. Echo Skill (Nightmare: Hecate): Boosts Hecate’s damage.
7. Swap for Outro Skill: Use Cantarella/Roccia’s Outro, then swap back to Phrolova.
8. Repeat: Rebuild Volatile Notes for next cycle.

Tips:

• Dodge often to trigger Cue - Enhanced Attack.
• Use teammate Echo Skills in Maestro State for Hecate’s off-field damage.
• Avoid Crit Rate overcap (~70%).

Ascension and Forte Materials

To max Phrolova (level 90, full Forte):

Ascension Materials

• "Afterlife": Farm at Fabricatorium of the Deep or buy at Jinzhou’s Silver Helmet shop.
• Polygon Cores (LF/MF/HF/FF): Enemy drops in Vale of Glory/Border Mountains. Craft at Jinzhou’s Synthesizer.
• Netherworld’s Stare: From “Beyond the Crimson Curtain” weekly challenge.
• Shell Credits: 2,030,000.
• Truth in Lies: 46

Forte Materials

• Polygon Cores: 57 FF Cores needed.
• Helix Materials (Lento/Adagio/Andante/Presto): Farm via Forgery Challenges.
• Netherworld’s Stare: Same weekly challenge.
• Shell Credits

Farming Tips:

• Plan daily routes for Bloodleaf Viburnum and Polygon Cores.
• Prioritize Waveplates for Netherworld’s Stare.
• Use events for Helix Materials.

Resonance Chains

Phrolova’s constellations boost her damage and utility:

• S1 - The Secret Path to the Underworld: +80% DMG for Dirage of Demise/Haunting Reverie.
• S2 - The Bond of Renewal and Rebirth: +100% Scarlet Coda DMG, doubles Echo stack boosts, +8 Echo stacks on cast.
• S3 - The Power to Banish Delusions: +60% Resonance Skill DMG, +80% Suite of Immortality DMG, Scarlet Coda converts all Musical Pieces to Cadenza.
• S6 - Midnight - Walking Beyond Rest and Endings: +24 Echo stack limit, +1% Enhanced Attack - Hecate DMG per stack, Dirage/Haunting Reverie summons Phantom of Rebirth: Hecate (Annihilation DMG), +300% Hecate Normal Attack DMG in Maestro State, and enemies take +100% DMG from Hecate.

Recommendation: S2 is a big boost for Scarlet Coda. S6 is for heavy spenders but makes her a top-tier DPS.

Playstyle Tips

• Stack Management: Build 6 Volatile Notes for Scarlet Coda, then enter Maestro State.
• Echo Synergy: Use Nightmare: Hecate and teammate Echo Skills for off-field Hecate damage.
• Team Swaps: Chain Cantarella/Roccia Outro Skills for buffs.
• Energy: Use Cosmic Ripples or Cantarella for Liberation uptime.
• Crowd Control: Scarlet Coda and Cadenza pull/stagger enemies for AoE combos.

Should You Pull for Phrolova?

• Pull If: You need a Havoc DPS, like complex gameplay, or want a strong mono-Havoc team with Cantarella/Roccia. She’s great for endgame.
• Skip If: You have multiple limited DPS (e.g., Jinhsi, Jiyan) or lack Havoc supports. Her niche teams require investment.

Conclusion

Phrolova is a powerhouse Havoc DPS in Wuthering Waves 2.5, blending tricky mechanics with massive AoE damage via Hecate. Pair her with Lethean Elegy, Dream of the Lost + Havoc Eclipse, and teammates like Cantarella and Roccia to crush content. Start farming materials and save Astrites for her banner (ends August 14, 2025).