Aero DMG +30% for 15s after releasing Intro Skill.
View Echo set
- Nation
- The Black ShoresBlack Shores
- Released
- 23 May 2024
Full Weapon Ranking
Best-in-slot through accessible backup choices, with the 5-star options ranked ahead of the 4-star and craftable ones.
5-Star Tier
- Rank #1
Static Mist
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Official Kuro recommendation and best-in-slot option.
Stormy ResolutionView full weaponIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. Incoming Resonator's ATK is increased by 10% for 14s, stackable for up to 1 times after the wielder casts Outro Skill.
- Rank #2
Lux & Umbra
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
To Fire She ReturnsView full weaponATK is increased by 12%. Upon dealing Echo Skill DMG, gain 24% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification for 6s. Upon dealing Heavy Attack DMG, gain 24% Echo Skill DMG Amplification for 6s. DMG Amplification on each attack is capped at 24%. While both effects are active, dealing damage ignores 8% of the target's DEF.
- Rank #3
Phasic Homogenizer
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Insight BearerView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. After a Resonator in the team casts a Tune Break skill, it grants 20% All-Attribute DMG Bonus to the wielder for 14s.
- Rank #4
Skull Thrasher
- Base ATK
- 500
- Crit. DMG
- 72.0%
Wakeful LonerView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Casting Intro Skill grants 24% Basic Attack DMG Bonus to the wielder for 14s. Inflicting Hack - Shifting grants 12% Basic Attack DMG Bonus to the wielder for 14s, and increases the ATK of Resonators in the team by 24% for 30s. Effects of the same name do not stack.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #5
Novaburst
- Base ATK
- 412
- ATK
- 30.4%
Accessible 4-star option.
Ever-changingView full weaponWhen the Resonator dashes or dodges, increases ATK by 4%, stacking up to 3 time(s). This effect lasts for 8s.
- Rank #6
Cadenza
- Base ATK
- 338
- Energy Regen
- 51.8%
Accessible 4-star option.
Ceaseless AriaView full weaponWhen Resonance Skill is cast, restores 8 Concerto Energy. This effect can be triggered 1 times every 20s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Full Set
5pc Sierra Gale
Recommended Main Echo
Nightmare: Feilian Beringal
Main Slot Bonuses
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Aero DMG Bonus and 12.00% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus.
Echo Skill
Summon a Nightmare: Feilian Beringal to attack enemies, dealing 164.16% Aero DMG. The remaining Whirlwind Beam will continuously attack surrounding enemies up to 5 times, each dealing 21.89% Aero DMG.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 20s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
Crit. Rate 3-cost
Aero DMG Bonus 3-cost
ATK% 1-cost
ATK% 1-cost
ATK% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Aalto pieces.
- Crit. Rate
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Crit. DMG - ATK%
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Resonance Skill DMG Bonus -
Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus -
Basic Attack DMG Bonus
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Basic Attack -
Resonance Skill -
Forte Circuit -
Resonance Liberation -
Intro Skill
Main DPS
Main DPS
Jiyan Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Primary choice
Jiyan
Outro Skill
Discipline
When the incoming Resonator's Heavy Attack hits a target, Jiyan will summon a lance to launch a coordinated attack, dealing Aero DMG equal to 313.40% of Jiyan's ATK. This attack lasts for 8s and can be triggered once every 1s, up to 2 times.
Alternative
Iuno
Outro Skill
From Gloom to Gleam
Attack the target to deal 100% Aero DMG. The incoming Resonator gains 50% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification for 10s. This effect ends early if they are switched off the field. Casting Outro Skill won't interrupt Heavy Attack - Absolute Fullness, and the Outro Skill effect still applies.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Aalto Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Aalto
Outro Skill
Dissolving Mist
The incoming Resonator has their Aero DMG Amplified by 23% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Shorekeeper Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Alternative
Rover (Aero)
Outro Skill
Storm's Echo
Grant **Aeolian Realm** to all nearby Resonators in the team for **30s**. Aeolian Realm effect: - Upon hitting a target, increase the maximum stack of **Aero Erosion** the target can receive by **+3** for **10s**. This effect is not stackable. > ⚠️ Only functional in one team: Cartethyia + Ciaccona. Outside that team, generalist supports (Shorekeeper, Verina) are stronger.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Aalto Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Aalto
Outro Skill
Dissolving Mist
The incoming Resonator has their Aero DMG Amplified by 23% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Sanhua Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Sanhua
Outro Skill
Silversnow
The incoming Resonator has their Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Shorekeeper Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Alternative
Rover (Aero)
Outro Skill
Storm's Echo
Grant **Aeolian Realm** to all nearby Resonators in the team for **30s**. Aeolian Realm effect: - Upon hitting a target, increase the maximum stack of **Aero Erosion** the target can receive by **+3** for **10s**. This effect is not stackable. > ⚠️ Only functional in one team: Cartethyia + Ciaccona. Outside that team, generalist supports (Shorekeeper, Verina) are stronger.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Aalto Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Aalto
Outro Skill
Dissolving Mist
The incoming Resonator has their Aero DMG Amplified by 23% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Ciaccona Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Primary choice
Ciaccona
Outro Skill
Windcalling Tune
Aero Erosion DMG dealt to targets near the active Resonator is Amplified by 100% for 30s.
Alternative
Jianxin
Outro Skill
Transcendence
The incoming Resonator has their Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Rover (Aero) Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Rover (Aero)
Outro Skill
Storm's Echo
Grant **Aeolian Realm** to all nearby Resonators in the team for **30s**. Aeolian Realm effect: - Upon hitting a target, increase the maximum stack of **Aero Erosion** the target can receive by **+3** for **10s**. This effect is not stackable. > ⚠️ Only functional in one team: Cartethyia + Ciaccona. Outside that team, generalist supports (Shorekeeper, Verina) are stronger.
Alternative
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Rotation Note
Iuno + Lynae + Ciaccona is also one of DPS Iuno's strongest teams by far, exceeding the teams shown here if you have access to it.
Basic Attack
Half Truths
Basic Attack
Aalto fires up to 5 consecutive shots, dealing Aero DMG. Basic Attack 4 will spread the Mist forward, which lasts for 1.5s.
Heavy Attack
Aalto enters the aiming state for a more powerful shot.
The aimed shot fired after charging finishes deals Aero DMG.
Mid-air Attack
Aalto consumes STA to perform consecutive shots at the target in mid-air, dealing Aero DMG.
Dodge Counter
Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG.
Resonance Skill
Shift Trick
Mist Bullets
Deals Aero DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG.
Forte Circuit
Misty Cover
When Aalto passes through Mist or Gate of Quandary, he enters the Mistcloak Dash.
Mistcloak Dash
-Movement speed increased;
-During this period, Mist Drops are continuously consumed, and for each 1 Mist Drop consumed, 1 Mist Bullet(s) is generated.
Resonance Liberation
Flower in the Mist
Generate a Gate of Quandary in front, dealing Aero DMG. When bullets pass through the Gate of Quandary, they deal increased DMG. Gate of Quandary lasts for 10s.
Intro Skill
Feint Shot
Aalto shows up out of thin air to perform rapid continuous shooting, dealing Aero DMG.
Inherent Skills
Perfect Performance
Aalto's Heavy Attack will always critically hit, triggered once every 30s.
Mid-game Break
Aalto will continuously recover STA when he is in the Forte Circuit Miscloak Dash state.
Dissolving Mist
The incoming Resonator has their Aero DMG Amplified by 23% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Pistols
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Resonance Chain
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Sequence 1: Trickster's Opening Show
The cooldown of Resonance Skill Shift Trick is reduced by 4s.
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Sequence 2: Mistweaver's Debut
Mist Avatar inherits 100% more HP from Aalto. When Aalto attacks targets taunted by the Mist Avatar(s), his ATK is increased by 15%.
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Sequence 3: Hazey Transition
When Aalto's Basic Attack or Mid-air Attack passes through the Mist, 2 more bullets will be generated, dealing 50% of the DMG of Basic Attack or Mid-air Attack.
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Sequence 4: Blake Bloom for Finale
The damage of Resonance Skill Mist Bullets is increased by 30%; Aalto receives 30% less DMG in his Forte Circuit Mistcloak Dash state.
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Sequence 5: Applause of the Lost
In the Forte Circuit Mistcloak Dash state, Aalto's Aero DMG Bonus is increased by 25% for 6s.
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Sequence 6: Broker's Secrets
Resonance Liberation Flower in the Mist now additionally increases Crit. Rate by 8%. When Aalto's Heavy Attack passes through the Gate of Quandary, the damage dealt is additionally increased by 50%.
Resources & States
Gauges and states Aalto's skills refer to, defined once.
- Mist Avatar
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Casts Mist and 1 Mist Avatar(s) to taunt the surrounding targets. The avatars inherit a portion of Aalto's HP and generate 6 Mist Bullets around them, dealing Aero DMG.
- Mist Drops
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Aalto can hold up to 6 Mist Drops.
When Basic Attack or Mid-air Attack passes through Mist and hits the target, 1 Mist Drop is recovered.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Aalto?
Aalto is a Aero element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Aalto use?
Aalto uses a Pistols in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Aalto?
Aalto is a 4-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Aalto play?
Aalto serves as: Concerto Efficiency, Aero DMG Amplification.
When was Aalto released?
Aalto was released on 23 May 2024.