Dealing Echo Skill DMG increases Heavy Attack Crit. Rate by 20% for 6s. Dealing Heavy Attack DMG increases Echo Skill Crit. Rate by 20% for 6s. While both effects are active, gain 16% Fusion DMG Bonus.
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- Nation
- The Black ShoresBlack Shores
- Released
- 9 October 2025
- Signature weapon
Lux & Umbra
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
Lux & Umbra
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Official Kuro recommendation and best-in-slot option.
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 #2
Static Mist
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
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 #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.
- Rank #5
Spectral Trigger
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Sunken DreamView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Casting Resonance Skill grants 20% Spectro DMG Bonus to the wielder for 14s, stacking up to 2 times. Inflicting Hack - Shifting grants 30% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification to the wielder for 14s, during which Heavy Attack DMG ignores 10% of the target's DEF.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #6
Solar Flame
- Base ATK
- 412
- Crit. Rate
- 20.2%
Accessible 4-star option.
Oath of Tide HuntersView full weaponDealing Basic Attack or Heavy Attack DMG increases ATK by 2.2% and grants 2.2% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus for 7s, stacking up to 4 times. This effect can be triggered 1 time every 1s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Hybrid Setup
3pc Flamewing's Shadow + 2pc Flaming Clawprint
Fusion DMG +10%.
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Recommended Main Echo
Corrosaurus
Main Slot Bonuses
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Fusion DMG Bonus and 12.00% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus.
Echo Skill
Summon a Corrosaurus to attack enemies, dealing 273.60% Fusion DMG.
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in the main slot gains 12.00% Fusion DMG Bonus and 20.00% Echo Skill DMG Bonus.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 20s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
3-cost
Fusion DMG Bonus 4-cost
Crit. Rate 3-cost
Fusion DMG Bonus 1-cost
ATK% 1-cost
ATK% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Galbrena pieces.
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Energy Regen120% - Crit Rate
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DMG - ATK
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Heavy Attack DMG
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Forte Circuit -
Resonance Liberation -
Resonance Skill -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
Main DPS
Main DPS
Galbrena Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Galbrena
Outro Skill
Ashen Pursuit
Attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 79.5%*3+556.5% of Galbrena's ATK.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Qiuyuan Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Primary choice
Qiuyuan
Outro Skill
Strike Before Ready
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG equal to 100% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered as Echo Skill DMG. Grant 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to the incoming Resonator, lasting for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Alternative
Phrolova
Outro Skill
Unfinished Piece
The incoming Resonator gains 20% Havoc DMG Amplification and 25% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification for 14s or until they are switched out. If Phrolova is in Maestro state when she casts this skill, Hecate additionally casts Enhanced Attack - Hecate 2 times when Phrolova is switched off the field while in the same Maestro state duration.
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.
Alternative
Rebecca
Outro Skill
Preem Choom
Summon a turret that continuously attacks enemies for 14s, dealing 2.5% Electro DMG each hit. The incoming Resonator gains Edgerunner Bonds, granting 15% All DMG Amplification for 14s. Resonators with Edgerunner Bonds gain 1 stacks of Overlimit every 0.2s, each stack granting 0.5% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification, up to 35% (Lucy automatically receives max stacks when her Edgerunner Bonds is active). Switching to another Resonator ends Edgerunner Bonds and Overlimit early. Lucy can enhance the turret, increasing its DMG Multiplier by 250%, but its on-field duration will be lowered to 4s.
Alternative
Mortefi
Outro Skill
Rage Transposition
The incoming Resonator gains 38% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification 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
Cantarella
Outro Skill
Gentle Tentacles
Amplify the incoming Resonator's Havoc DMG by 20% and Resonance Skill DMG by 25% for 14s. Switching Resonators ends this effect.
Rotation Note
Shorekeeper → Qiuyuan → Galbrena.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Galbrena Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Galbrena
Outro Skill
Ashen Pursuit
Attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 79.5%*3+556.5% of Galbrena's ATK.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Phrolova Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Phrolova
Outro Skill
Unfinished Piece
The incoming Resonator gains 20% Havoc DMG Amplification and 25% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification for 14s or until they are switched out. If Phrolova is in Maestro state when she casts this skill, Hecate additionally casts Enhanced Attack - Hecate 2 times when Phrolova is switched off the field while in the same Maestro state duration.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Chisa Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Chisa
Outro Skill
Unraveling - Law Zero
Grant Resonant Thread of Closure to all nearby Resonators in the team for 20s. While in Resonant Thread of Closure: - When an attack hits, increase the max stacks of Includes Spectro Frazzle, Havoc Bane, Fusion Burst, Glacio Chafe, Electro Flare and Aero Erosion. and Electro Rage increases the damage dealt by the next Electro Flare. This effect is removed once triggered. the target can receive by 3 for 15s. Unstackable. - Inflicting Negative Status or dealing Includes Spectro Frazzle DMG, Havoc Bane DMG, Fusion Burst DMG, Glacio Chafe DMG, Electro Flare DMG, and Aero Erosion DMG. grants When dealing damage to the targets affected by Unseen Snare, ignore 18% of their DEF. for 15s.
Rotation Note
Chisa is only best in slot with yangyang-xuanling - else, prioritize Shorekeeper.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Galbrena Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Galbrena
Outro Skill
Ashen Pursuit
Attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 79.5%*3+556.5% of Galbrena's ATK.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Lupa Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Lupa
Outro Skill
Stand by Me, Warrior
The incoming Resonator will have their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Brant Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Brant
Outro Skill
The Course is Set!
Ampify the incoming Resonator's Fusion DMG by 20% and Resonance Skill DMG by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Alternative
Mornye
Outro Skill
Recursion
Resonators in the team gain 25% All DMG Amplification for 30s.
Rotation Note
There is no fixed rotation. Test quickswap and dual-DPS variations, then adapt the lineup to your own playstyle.
Worth Knowing
Brant and Changli should be used in the second slot with Lupa Outro buffing them, while Lupa Outro Buffs Aemeath with Mornye and Galbrena. Changli is only stronger than Brant in Quickswap teams while Galbrena only works in Quickswap and is significantly more of an advanced Dual DPS playstyle for Aemeath.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Galbrena Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Galbrena
Outro Skill
Ashen Pursuit
Attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 79.5%*3+556.5% of Galbrena's ATK.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Lucilla Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Lucilla
Outro Skill
Montage (Dual-Mode)
**Glacio Chafe Mode**: Amplifies Glacio Chafe DMG against nearby targets by **60%** for **30s** (NOT lost on swap). **Echo Mode**: Amplifies Echo Skill DMG of incoming Resonator by **50%** for **14s** (lost on swap). Also grants +40% Echo Skill Crit DMG (Zoom stacks) and +25% Echo Skill DMG Bonus (Spotlight).
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.
Basic Attack
Slayer's Trigger
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Fusion DMG. Basic Attack Stage 1 to 3 DMG are considered as Heavy Attack DMG, and Basic Attack Stage 4 DMG as Echo Skill DMG.
Normal Attack right after performing Basic Attack Stage 4 to perform Basic Attack Stage 2.
Heavy Attack - Volley of Death
Consume STA to attack the target and perform up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Fusion DMG. Stage 3 DMG is considered as Echo Skill DMG.
Normal Attack right after performing Heavy Attack - Volley of Death Stage 1 to perform Basic Attack Stage 2. Normal Attack right after casting Heavy Attack - Volley of Death Stage 2 or 3 to perform Basic Attack Stage 3.
Mid-air Attack - Ashfall Barrage
While in mid-air, Press Normal Attack to consume STA to perform a Plunging Attack, dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
While in mid-air, hold Normal Attack to continuously consume STA to launch a barrage of shots at targets below, dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG. If Galbrena does not land when interrupted during the barrage, she cannot immediately cast this skill again. Release Normal Attack during the barrage to cast Plunging Attack.
Normal Attack right after casting Plunging Attack to cast Basic Attack Stage 3.
Dodge Counter - Blood for Blood
Normal Attack right after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
Normal Attack right after casting this skill to cast Basic Attack Stage 4.
Resonance Skill
Edge Transcended
Resonance Skill - Encroach
Dash forward and leap in to the air. Flip backward upon hitting the target, dealing Fusion DMG, considered Heavy Attack DMG.
Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice
Upon reaching 100 points of Sinflame, Resonance Skill is replaced with Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice.
Slash at enemies with her wings, dealing Fusion DMG, considered Heavy Attack DMG. Upon casting this skill:
- Galbrena enters Demon Hypostasis.
- Sinflame is converted into an equivalent amount of Purging Flame.
- Can be followed by Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 2.
Forte Circuit
Beyond Threshold
Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution
Perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Fusion DMG. Consume Purging Flame on hit. Stage 1 to 3 DMG are considered Heavy Attack DMG, and Stage 4 & 5 DMG Echo Skill DMG.
Press Normal Attack after casting Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 5 to cast Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 3.
Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict
Consume STA to attack the target and perform up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Fusion DMG. Consume Purging Flame on hit. Stage 3 DMG is considered Echo Skill DMG.
Press Normal Attack after casting Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict Stage 1 to cast Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 2.
Press Normal Attack after casting Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict Stage 2 & 3 to cast Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 3.
Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage
While in mid-air, Press Normal Attack to consume STA to perform aerial attacks, dealing Fusion DMG, considered Heavy Attack DMG. Consume Purging Flame on hit.
While in mid-air, hold Normal Attack to continuously consume STA to launch a barrage of shots at targets, dealing Fusion DMG, considered Heavy Attack DMG. Consume Purging Flame on hit. If Galbrena does not land when interrupted during the barrage, she cannot immediately cast this skill again. Release Normal Attack during the barrage to cast Plunging Attack.
Press Normal Attack after the Plunging Attack to cast Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 3.
Dodge Counter - Purgatory Scourge
Normal Attack right after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG, considered Heavy Attack DMG.
Normal Attack right after casting this skill to cast Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 4.
Resonance Skill - Ravage
Dash forward and leap into the air. Flip backward upon hitting the target, dealing Fusion DMG, considered Heavy Attack DMG. Consume Purging Flame on hit. Resonance Skill - Ravage and Resonance Skill - Encroach share a cooldown.
Hellstride
Dodge on the ground while casting Galbrena's own skills to cast Hellstride to deal a fixed amount of Fusion DMG, considered Basic Attack DMG that does not bear any effect from DMG buffs. Hellstride can trigger successful Dodges. Hellstride cannot be cast consecutively.
Casting this skill does not reset the attack cycles within a short period of time.
Resonance Liberation
Hellfire Absolution
Attack the target and deal Fusion DMG, considered Echo Skill DMG. Gain 85% DMG Multiplier increase for Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage, and Dodge Counter - Purgatory Scourge while in Demon Hypostasis for 14s.
Normal Attack after casting Resonance Liberation to cast Basic Atttack Stage 2. While in Demon Hypostasis, cast Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 2 instead.
Can be cast in mid-air close to the ground.
Intro Skill
Hellflare Overload
Attack the target and deal Fusion DMG.
Hold Normal Attack after casting this skill to cast Heavy Attack - Volley of Death Stage 2. While in Demon Hypostasis, cast Heavy Attack - Volley of Death Stage 2 instead.
Inherent Skills
Oathbound Hunt
1 stack of Fated End is inflicted on the target when the following skills hit: Intro Skill, Basic Attack, Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Dodge Counter, Heavy Attack - Volley of Death, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack, Hellstride, Resonance Skill - Encroach, Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice, Resonance Skill - Ravage and Resonance Liberation, up to 4 stacks. Each stack Amplifies the DMG directly dealt by Galbrena's Normal Attack, Resonance Skill, Forte Circuit, Resonance Liberation, Intro Skill, and Outro Skill by 5% for 5.5s. The same type of skill can trigger this effect on the same target once every 5s.
Resonance Skill - Encroach and Resonance Skill - Ravage are considered the same type of skill.
Sin Feaster
Casting Basic Attack Stage 4, Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 5, Heavy Attack - Volley of Death Stage 3, and Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict Stage 3 recovers 10 points of STA.
Ashen Pursuit
Attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 79.5%*3+556.5% of Galbrena's ATK.
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: Heart of Defiance Ever Ablaze
When casting Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice, each point of Afterflame additionally grants 2% Crit. DMG, up to 80%, to Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage, Resonance Skill - Ravage, and Dodge Counter - Purgatory Scourge which are removed upon exiting Demon Hypostasis.
While in Demon Hypostasis, Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution Stage 5, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict Stage 3, and Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage are immune to interruption.
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Sequence 2: Hellbound Dive of Fire and Abyss
Burning Drive grants 350% more ATK Bonus.
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Sequence 3: Hunter’s Blood Oath Rekindled
Resonance Liberation DMG Multiplier is increased by 130%.
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Sequence 4: Carry Forth This Fading Spark
When Resonators in the team cast Echo Skill, all Resonators in the team gain 20% all-Attribute DMG Bonus for 20s.
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Sequence 5: Though Light Fades, Torment Consumes
The DMG Multipliers of Resonance Skill - Encroach, Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice, and Resonance Skill - Ravage are increased by 150%.
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Sequence 6: I Remain Who I am, Eternal My Flame
Demon Hypostasis becomes Eternal Hypostasis. Eternal Hypostasis retains all effects of Demon Hypostasis.
Additionally, Eternal Hypostasis lasts, the DMG Multipliers of Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage, and Dodge Counter -Purgatory Scourge are additionally increased by 60%.
When casting Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice, for every 1 point of Afterflame consumed, Galbrena's Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage, Resonance Skill - Ravage, and Dodge Counter -Purgatory Scourge gain 0.875% Fusion DMG Amplification, up to 35%, which is removed upon exiting Eternal Hypostasis.
Resources & States
Gauges and states Galbrena's skills refer to, defined once.
- Afterflame
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Galbrena can hold up to 40 points of Afterflame.
While in Threshold State, Galbrena recovers 8 points of Afterflame when Resonators in the nearby team cast Echo Skill. Echoes with the same name can only trigger this effect once. This effect resets when Galbrena exits Demon Hypostasis.
All Afterflame is removed upon exiting Demon Hypostasis.
- Burning Drive
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Casting Intro Skill, Hellstride, Normal Attack - Seraphic Execution Basic Attack Stage 4, Resonance Skill - Encroach, Resonance Skill - Ascent of Malice, and Resonance Skill - Ravage increases Galbrena's resistance to interruptions and ATK by 20% for 4s.
- Demon Hypostasis
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While in Demon Hypostasis, Basic Attack, Heavy Attack - Volley of Death, Mid-air Attack - Ashfall Barrage, Dodge Counter - Blood for Blood, and Resonance Skill - Encroach are replaced with Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage, Dodge Counter - Purgatory Scourge, and Resonance Skill - Ravage, which consume Purging Flame on hit.
While in Demon Hypostasis, every point of Afterflame increases the DMG of Basic Attack - Seraphic Execution, Heavy Attack - Flamewing Verdict, Mid-air Attack - Hellsent Barrage, Resonance Skill - Ravage, and Dodge Counter - Purgatory Scourge by 1.5%, up to 60%, which is removed upon exiting Demon Hypostasis.
When Purging Flame depletes or after staying in Demon Hypostasis for over 50s, Demon Hypostasis ends automatically.
- Sinflame
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Galbrena can hold up to 100 points of Sinflame.
While in Threshold State, hitting an enemy with Basic Attack, Heavy Attack - Volley of Death, Mid-air Attack - Ashfall Barrage, Resonance Skill - Encroach, and Intro Skill - Hellflare Overload recovers Sinflame.
- Threshold State
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By default, Galbrena is in Threshold State, and in this state, she accumulates Afterflame and Sinflame.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Galbrena?
Galbrena is a Fusion element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Galbrena use?
Galbrena uses a Pistols in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Galbrena?
Galbrena is a 5-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Galbrena play?
Galbrena serves as: Main Damage Dealer, Heavy Attack Damage.
When was Galbrena released?
Galbrena was released on 9 October 2025.
What is Galbrena's signature weapon?
Galbrena's signature weapon is Lux & Umbra.