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· This list focuses not only on the strongest characters in the current 3.1 patch but also on those who can provide continuous value to your account over time.
· Honorable mentions are powerful, but the competition to be in the top 5 is too fierce.

· Augusta is considered one of the most F2P-friendly DPS units.
· While Flova might be better in specific team compositions, Augusta, with just Morty, still outperforms current mid-tier DPS units.
· She is quite reliant on her signature weapon or Geon's signature weapon.
· In this patch, the 'Plundering Totem' was removed from 'Whimpering Wastes,' weakening all Electro DPS units, including Augusta.
· Nevertheless, Augusta remains one of the most versatile DPS units, excelling in both single-target and AoE modes.
· However, due to the reasons mentioned above and no longer being a top 3 DPS, she didn't make it into the final TOP 5.

· Yuno is often underestimated by the community, but the value she provides is significant.
· As a main DPS character, Yuno can compete with Cartia (if not doing quick swaps).
· Her main drawbacks are that she is not F2P-friendly and her synergy is maximized when paired with other 5-star units.
· Yuno is highly reliant on her signature weapon; without it, she provides less than a 10% damage increase when replacing Morty as a sub-DPS.
· However, with other limited units and her signature weapon, Yuno becomes one of the strongest characters in the game.
· She excels as a main DPS when supported by Len and Chona, and serves as the best sub-DPS for characters like Augusta and Gen.

· Lupa is often misunderstood as a niche character because she only pairs with Fusion characters.
· However, considering that most sub-DPS characters in Wuthering Waves can only be paired with specific archetypes, Lupa's versatility is actually high.
· Lupa can be paired with various teammates such as Aith, Mourn, Grant, Chong Lee, Galrena, Morty, and Encore.
· Her teams are strong in both 'Weiwa' and 'Tower'.
· She is not heavily reliant on her signature weapon like other sub-DPS units, and despite being a Fusion-exclusive character, she boasts the highest versatility in the game.

· Len is currently the most valuable character for any account, possessing all advantages and no drawbacks. Her power can even be described as unethical.
· Despite being a sub-DPS, she boasts Shorekeeper-level versatility. Most sub-DPS units are balanced for specific damage archetypes or elements, but Len is not.
· Excluding negative status effect-based teams like Cartia or Zani, Len is the best or second-best sub-DPS unit in every team composition in the game.
· Her skillset provides an immense amount of buffs.

Category	Details
Outro	15% Damage Amplification 25% Liberation Damage
Weapon (Static Mist/Signature Weapon)	10% ATK or 24% Damage
Set Effect	30% ATK 10% Damage
Ultimate	24% Damage Bonus
Additional Effect	40 Tone Break Boost

· Len is not at all reliant on her signature weapon. 'Static Mist' is sufficient, which is F2P-friendly and a weapon most players already have.
· She is part of the current best team in the game, consisting of Ameth, Len, and Mourn.
· Considering long-term value, Len is the most strongly recommended character.

· The biggest reason Ameth is on this list is that she is currently the strongest DPS in the game.
· Unlike other DPS characters, Ameth maintains flexibility while delivering top-tier performance.
· Currently, two main team compositions are possible: Len + Healer, or Mono-Fusion with Lupa (including characters like Mouier or Chongli).
· Her Fusion Burst mode currently holds little value, but it will offer greater flexibility as archetypes expand in the future.
· Cartia requires Chakona or specific sequences, Augusta needs to be paired with Yuno to become a T0 unit, and Yuno also relies on Len to be a T0 DPS. Unlike them, Ameth is unique in terms of flexibility.
· Her signature weapon is good, but even using the F2P-friendly 'Emerald of Genesis' doesn't result in a significant damage reduction.
· Ameth is currently so overpowered that she can easily clear all content without additional help.
· The Ameth team with Len and Mourn operates with a simple 1-2-3 rotation, making it the best choice if you want a powerful yet easy-to-play team.

· Shorekeeper has had a reputation as one of the best pickups in the game for over a year.
· She is currently the second or third-best option in most teams; when you don't know what to do, adding her to the team usually yields better results.
· The developers have tried to reduce her influence by expanding new archetypes such as negative status effects, mono-element teams, and Tone Break-based teams.
· She is not reliant on her signature weapon; 'Variation' alone is enough for her to perform well. This allows her to be picked up at a lower cost than other carry options, letting you invest more Astrites into other carries.
· Shorekeeper is not a character who gets stronger over time. Having been released for over a year and owned by most players, the developers will continue to find ways to diminish her relevance.
· Nevertheless, Shorekeeper remains one of the most valuable pickups in the game, especially for new players who can select her from the New Player Convene banner, making her even more crucial.

· Mourn can be considered the least valuable among the TOP 5 characters, and some argue that Yuno or Lupa might be more valuable for many accounts.
· She tends to rely on Lupa or Len to outperform Shorekeeper.
· While her teams are strong, this means investing in a healer character to pair with already powerful sub-DPS characters.
· Considering that all players can get Verina for free and will likely get Verina on their 50/50, if you don't have Len or Lupa, Mourn's performance is only marginally better than Verina's, significantly reducing her value.
· However, if you invest in characters like Lupa or Len, Mourn becomes one of the strongest characters in the game.
· In the Sander 1-2-3 rotation, she makes mono-Fusion teams even stronger than they currently are and is a member of the strongest teams.
· If the Tone Break mechanism continues, her value will increase even further.
· Mourn, like other TOP 5 supporters, is not heavily reliant on her signature weapon or specific stats. You can use weapons like 'Discord' and focus stats on the carry, further increasing the carry's damage.
· Of course, you still need to meet the Energy Regeneration breakpoints.

· Flova is the Queen of 'Whimpering Wastes'.
· She is reliant on her signature weapon, but if she has it, she provides immense value.
· Her low-cost team, consisting of Havoc Rover and Don Jin, is one of the strongest F2P teams in the game (assuming she has her signature weapon).
· Despite being a DPS unit, she is incredibly flexible. She can team up with a wide range of characters, including Contrella, Havoc Rover, Shorekeeper, Choen, Brandt, Glen, Mourn, Barrena, Gonzin, Buling, and even Galbrena.

Category	Possible Teammates
Various Teammates	Contrella Havoc Rover Shorekeeper Choen Brandt Glen Mourn Barrena Gonzin Buling Galbrena

· This flexibility allows you to play according to the characters you have on your account and adapt to the shield buffs implemented by Curo.
· For example, if you need a shielder, you can pair her with Brandt; if you need Tone Break, you can go with Len and Mourn.
· She is the best character in 'Whimpering Wastes', and even more so now that 'Plundering Totem' has been removed.
· Although her DPS might fall behind top competitors (Ameth) even in the strongest team compositions, she can easily clear all endgame modes, and this won't change anytime soon.
· In Wuthering Waves, a DPS character is already considered flexible if they can pair with two archetypes. Flova's versatility, being able to team up with so many characters, holds immense value.