Wuthering Waves version 3.0, set to introduce the expansive Lahai-Roi region and new Resonators like Lynae and Mornye, has leaked details on three brand-new Sonata Effects. These sets, datamined from the closed beta, tie into the update's overhauled combat mechanics, including Off-Tune Buildup, Tune Rupture, and Strain systems.
The Leaked Sonata Effects
Pact of Neonlight Leap
This set focuses on team rotations and burst potential, rewarding quick swaps.
- 2-Piece: +10% Spectro DMG Bonus
- 5-Piece: Casting Outro Skill grants the next Resonator (entering via Intro Skill) a 15% ATK bonus. For every point of Tune Rupture Shifting or Tune Strain, gain an additional 0.3% ATK (max 15%). Lasts 15 seconds or until switch.
Best For: Sub-DPS like Lynae in hypercarry teams. The conditional ATK scales with the new Tune mechanics, potentially hitting 30% total ATK uplift.
Halo of Starry Radiance
A healer-centric set that converts sustain into offense via the Off-Tune system.
- 2-Piece: +10% Healing Bonus
- 5-Piece: Healing a Resonator grants 0.2% All-Type DMG Bonus to the entire team per 1% Off-Tune Buildup Rate (max 25%, lasts 4 seconds).
Best For: Future healers or hybrid supports like Mornye (Fusion Broadblade). At max Off-Tune (125% buildup needed for cap), it rivals top damage amps while keeping teams alive.
Rite of Gilded Revelation
Pure Spectro offense with a Basic Attack focus and Liberation synergy.
- 2-Piece: +10% Spectro DMG Bonus
- 5-Piece: Basic Attack DMG increases Spectro DMG by 10% (stacks up to 3 times, 5 seconds each). At 3 stacks, Resonance Liberation grants 40% Basic Attack DMG Bonus.
Best For: On-field Spectro DPS. Easy stacking rewards aggressive playstyles, boosting Lynae's basics before her burst.
| Sonata Effect | 2-Piece Bonus | 5-Piece Key Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Pact of Neonlight Leap | Spectro DMG +10% | Outro ATK buff + Tune scaling (max +30% ATK) |
| Halo of Starry Radiance | Healing +10% | Heal-to-DMG conversion (max 25% All DMG) |
| Rite of Gilded Revelation | Spectro DMG +10% | Basic stack Spectro + Lib Basic DMG +40% |
Impact on 3.0 Meta
These effects expand Spectro viability beyond niche teams, pairing well with Lynae's kit leaks (Spectro sub-DPS) and Mornye's support role (Tune Break buffs). Expect farming shifts toward Lahai-Roi Echoes. Current sets like Void Thunder or Sun-sinking Eclipse may hybridize for transitions.
Disclaimer: Beta leaks can change before launch, expected around December 25, 2025. Stay tuned for official reveals.