Dealing Basic Attack DMG increases Spectro DMG by 10% for 5s, stacking up to 3 times. With 3 stacks, casting Resonance Liberation grants 40% Basic Attack DMG Bonus.
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Resonator file · Luuk Herssen
Luuk Herssen
- Nation
- Lahai-RoiStartorch Academy
- Released
- 26 February 2026
- Signature weapon
Daybreaker's Spine
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
Daybreaker's Spine
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Official Kuro recommendation and best-in-slot option.
Suturing DaylineView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. After dealing Basic Attack DMG, the wielder gains 20% Spectro DMG Bonus for 4s. Each time after the wielder inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting on the target, they gain 20% Basic Attack DMG Amplification and their Basic Attack DMG ignores 10% of the target's DEF for 6s.
- Rank #2
Pulsation Bracer
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Barrier BreacherView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Dealing damage to targets under Tune Strain - Interfered grants 6% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 3s, stacking up to 4 times. This effect can be triggered 1 time every 0.5s. Retriggering the effect resets its duration.
- Rank #3
Abyss Surges
- Base ATK
- 588
- ATK
- 36.5%
Stormy ResolutionView full weaponIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When hitting a target with Resonance Skill, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s. When hitting a target with Basic Attacks, increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s.
- Rank #4
Blazing Justice
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Darkness BreakerView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Casting Basic Attack grants the following effects: Dealing damage ignores 8% of the target's DEF and Amplifies Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by 50% for 6s. Retriggering the effect resets its duration.
- Rank #5
Moongazer's Sigil
- Base ATK
- 500
- Crit. Rate
- 36.0%
Plenilune RadianceView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Casting Intro Skill or Resonance Liberation increases Resonance Liberation DMG by 20% for 15s. Obtaining Shield allows Resonance Liberation DMG to ignore 7.2% of the target's DEF for 7s, stacking up to 5 times. This effect is triggered once every 0.5s. Upon casting Intro Skill, this effect reaches max stacks immediately, lasting for 3s.
- Rank #6
Solsworn Ciphers
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
SunwardView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Casting Intro Skill or Echo Skill grants 32% Echo Skill DMG Amplification for 15s. When dealing Echo Skill DMG, Aero DMG ignores 10% of the target's DEF for 6s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Full Set
5pc Rite of Gilded Revelation
Recommended Main Echo
Twin Nova: Nebulous Cannon
Main Slot Bonuses
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in the main slot gains 12.00% Spectro DMG Bonus and 12.00% Basic Attack DMG Bonus.
Echo Skill
Transform into Twin Nova: Nebulous Cannon and fire a Spectro blast at nearby enemies.
The main-slot bonus grants 12.00% Spectro DMG Bonus and 12.00% Basic Attack DMG Bonus.
- Charges
- 2
- Cooldown
- 8s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
Crit. Rate 3-cost
Spectro DMG Bonus 3-cost
Spectro DMG Bonus 1-cost
ATK% 1-cost
ATK% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Luuk Herssen pieces.
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Energy Regen (at least 120%) - Crit Rate
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Crit DMG - ATK
- Basic ATK DMG
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Resonance Liberation -
Resonance Skill -
Forte Circuit -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
Main DPS
Main DPS
Luuk Herssen Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Luuk Herssen
Outro Skill
Bow to the Last Light
Deal Spectro DMG equal to 500% of Luuk Herssen's ATK.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Denia Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Primary choice
Denia
Outro Skill
Unfinished Lies
When in Resonance Mode - Fusion Burst, Fusion Burst DMG against targets near the active Resonator in the team is Amplified by 60% for 30s. This effect ends early when Denia switches modes. When in Resonance Mode - Tune Strain, the incoming Resonator has their All DMG Amplified by 15% for 16s. After this Resonator under this effect inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting, they gain 40% DMG Amplification instead. This effect ends early when this Resonator is switched out or when Denia switches modes.
Alternative
Lynae
Outro Skill
Let's Hit the Road!
Attack the target and deal 100% Spectro DMG. The next incoming Resonator gains 15% All DMG Amplification and 25% Resonance Liberation DMG Amplification for 14s or until they are switched out. Lynae leaves the Kaleidoscopic Parade state upon casting Outro Skill.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Mornye Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Mornye
Outro Skill
Recursion
Resonators in the team gain 25% All DMG Amplification for 30s.
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%.
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.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Luuk Herssen Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Luuk Herssen
Outro Skill
Bow to the Last Light
Deal Spectro DMG equal to 500% of Luuk Herssen's ATK.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Sanhua Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Primary choice
Sanhua
Outro Skill
Silversnow
The incoming Resonator has their Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Alternative
Roccia
Outro Skill
Applause, Please!
The incoming Resonator has their Havoc DMG Amplified by 20% and Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is 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.
Basic Attack
Such is Light
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Spectro DMG.
Hurl out a whirling blade on Stage 3, which disappears when Luuk Herssen casts other skills that can deal damage or leaves the field.
Heavy Attack
Consume STA to jump into the air, dealing Spectro DMG.
Mid-air Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks in mid-air, dealing Spectro DMG. Stage 4 is a Plunging Attack at the cost of STA.
Press Normal Attack or Jump to perform Basic Attack Stage 2 and 3 in mid-air.
Luuk Herssen attacks with Scythe: Dissection when the input is Normal Attack.
Luuk Herssen attacks with Scythe: Resection when the input is Jump. He also inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting on the target hit for 25s and reduces DMG taken by 15% for 1s.
As the active Resonator, while in mid-air, this skill's cycle will not be reset.
While in mid-air, hold Normal Attack to perform a Plunging Attack at the cost of STA.
Dodge Counter
Normal Attack right after a successful Dodge on the ground to deal Spectro DMG. Normal Attack right after casting this skill to cast Basic Attack Stage 3.
Normal Attack right after a successful Dodge in mid-air to flash toward the target, dealing Spectro DMG.
Resonance Skill
Reunion of All the Fallen
Golden Reflux
Flash toward the target and deal Spectro DMG. Inflict Tune Strain - Shifting on the target hit for 25s.
Golden Reflux has 2 charges.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Aureole of Execution
Casting Basic Attack Stage 4 or Mid-air Attack Stage 3 replaces Resonance Skill with Aureole of Execution, which deals Basic Attack DMG and inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting on the target hit for 25s.
Aureole of Execution has 3 forms, including Aureole of Execution: Ring, Aureole of Execution: Breach, and Aureole of Execution: Glare.
Casting any form of Aureole of Execution grants 1 stack of Endnotes on the Endgame and switches Aureole of Execution to the next form in sequence.
Switching to another Resonator resets the cycle of Aureole of Execution and Resonance Skill is reset to Golden Reflux.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Aureole of Execution: Ring
Deal Spectro DMG, and reset the Mid-air Attack cycle to Stage 1.
The next Normal Attack triggers Basic Attack - Golden Impale.
Basic Attack - Golden Impale is no longer available if Dodge Counter is cast in mid-air or Luuk Herssen is switched out in the duration.
Aureole of Execution: Breach
Spin and dash forward, dealing Spectro DMG to enemies along the path and resetting the Mid-air Attack cycle to Stage 1. Then, hurl out an Ichor Blade.
The next Normal Attack triggers Basic Attack - Golden Impale.
Basic Attack - Golden Impale is no longer available if Dodge Counter is cast in air or Luuk Herssen is switched out in the duration.
Aureole of Execution: Glare
Hurl out Solid-State Ichor, dealing Spectro DMG and forming an Ichor Deposit on the ground.
Basic Attack - Golden Impale
Flash toward the target and deal Spectro DMG, considered Basic Attack DMG.
Forte Circuit
Spark from the Frost
Mid-air Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker
When the Solid-State Ichor of Resonance Skill Aureole of Execution: Glare is hurled out, Normal Attack in mid-air to cast Mid-air Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker.
Slam down from the air to detonate the Ichor Deposit, dealing Spectro DMG (considered Basic Attack DMG) and recovering all STA.
Mid-air Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker is no longer available when Resonance Liberation Rewritten in Winter's Margins is cast or Luuk Herssen is switched off the field.
Aureate Judge
With full Ichor Flow, enter the Aureate Judge state. In this state, Luuk Herssen gains the following effects:
- Ichor Flow does not restore. The DMG Multipliers of all forms of Resonance Skill Aureole of Execution increase by 110%.
- Casting Aureole of Execution: Glare increases the DMG Multiplier of the next Mid-air Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker and Ichor Deposit DMG by 110%.
- 100 points of Ichor Flow is consumed each time Resonance Skill Aureole of Execution is cast.
- Aureate Judge ends when Ichor Flow depletes.
Golden Rule
When Luuk Herssen is in the team, all other Resonators in the team gain Golden Rule. When Resonators with Golden Rule cast Outro Skill and the incoming Resonator is Luuk Herssen, remove all Golden Rules on Resonators in the team and grant Luuk Herssen 200 points of Ichor Flow and 12 points of Concerto Energy. Resonators in the team gain Golden Rule again after 24s. This effect does not apply in Co-op Mode.
Radiant Reave
When Luuk Herssen performs Dodge in mid-air, he briefly stays airborne and hurls out an Ichor Blade.
Luuk Herssen consumes STA continuously while airborne.
If Luuk Herssen is launched into mid-air, Dodge before landing to trigger this effect, up to 3 times. When he is on the ground or switched out for more than 3s, the trigger count is reset.
Resonance Liberation
Rewritten in Winter's Margins
Deal Spectro DMG, considered Basic Attack DMG.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Intro Skill
Before Injection of Dawn
Deal Spectro DMG and hurl out an Ichor Blade and inflict Tune Strain - Shifting on the target.
Press Normal Attack after this skill to cast Mid-air Attack Stage 2: Scythe: Dissection or Jump to cast Mid-air Attack Stage 2 Scythe: Resection
Inherent Skills
Pulses Under the Snow
When Resonators in the team directly damage and defeat targets, if the targets are affected by Tune Strain - Interfered:
- If Luuk Herssen has no Perpetuating Daytime, gain stacks of Perpetuating Daytime equal to the stacks of Tune Strain - Interfered.
- If Luuk Herssen already has Perpetuating Daytime, and the target's stacks of Tune Strain - Interfered exceed the current stacks of Perpetuating Daytime, increase Perpetuating Daytime's stacks to match the target's Tune Strain - Interfered stacks.
Perpetuating Daytime
- When Resonators in the team casts Tune Break, if the target is affected by Tune Strain - Shifting, Luuk Herssen loses all stacks of Perpetuating Daytime, then apply equal stacks of Tune Strain - Interfered on the target, up to the target's current Tune Strain - Interfered stack cap. Cooldown: 1s.
- Luuk Herssen loses all stacks of Perpetuating Daytime and will not be able to obtain any new stacks when knocked out.
- Perpetuating Daytime stacks up to 2 times.
Uncaused Diagnosis
When Luuk Herssen's skills directly damage targets affected by Tune Strain - Interfered, every 10 points of Tune Break Boost he has Amplifies this instance of damage by 5%, up to 30%.
After any nearby Resonator in the team inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting on the enemies or deals Tune Break DMG, Luuk Herssen's ATK increases by 25% for 20s.
Bow to the Last Light
Deal Spectro DMG equal to 500% of Luuk Herssen's ATK.
Silent Debate of Light
Luuk Herssen can inflict Tune Strain - Shifting on targets.
Luuk Herssen can respond to Tune Strain - Interfered.
When responding to Tune Strain - Interfered: For each stack of Tune Strain - Interfered on the target, each point of Luuk Herssen's Tune Break Boost increases his total DMG against the target by 0.12%. While Luuk Herssen is in the team, the max stack limit of Tune Strain - Interfered on a target is increased by 1.
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, Luuk Herssen can cast Tune Break on the target.
Resonance Chain
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Sequence 1: Gold Kindled in Ash
Luuk Herssen gains 150% Mid-air Attack DMG Bonus.
The max stack limit of Dawnlit Keep is increased by 1.
When in the Aureate Judge state, casting Resonance Skill Aureole of Execution grants 1 stack of Dawnlit Keep.
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Sequence 2: Avalanche Roaring in Eyes
The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Rewritten in Winter's Margins is increased by 60%. This DMG Multiplier increase effect is stackable with that of Endnotes on the Endgame.
Inherent Skill Uncaused Diagnosis is enhanced:
When Luuk Herssen deals damage to targets inflicted with Tune Strain - Interfered, every 10 points of Tune Break Boost he has now Amplify this instance of damage by 10%. This effect increases the DMG Amplification from 30% up to 60%.
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Sequence 3: Spine Tempered by Golden Rain
The DMG Multipliers of all forms of Resonance Skill Aureole of Execution and Mid-air Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker are increased by 136% in the Aureate Judge state. Casting Aureole of Execution: Glare increases the DMG Multipliers of the next Mid-Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker and Ichor Deposit by 136%.
Inherent Skill Pulses Under the Snow is enhanced:
Perpetuating Daytime now stacks up to 4 times.
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Sequence 4: Pulse Thrumming Under Rime
After a Resonator in the team deals Tune Break DMG, all Resonators in the team deal 20% more DMG for 20s. This effect is unstackable.
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Sequence 5: Through the Stillness of Snowstorm
Intro Skill Before Injection of Dawn and Outro Skill Bow to the Last Light gain 80% DMG Bonus.
Resonance Skill Golden Reflux has its DMG Multiplier increased by 50% and Cooldown reduced by 2s, and gains 1 more charge.
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Sequence 6: Dawn Unfurling over Frostlands
When Resonators in the nearby team deal Tune Break DMG, all forms of Resonance Skill Aureole of Execution, Ichor Deposit, and Mid-air Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker deal 30% more DMG to the target for 25s.
Each stack of Endnotes on the Endgame additionally grants Resonance Liberation Rewritten in Winter's Margins 40% DMG Bonus, up to 120%.
When Luuk Herssen deals damage to targets inflicted withTune Strain - Interfered, the stack count of Tune Strain - Interfered on the target is increased by 2. This effect ignores the max stack limit.
Resources & States
Gauges and states Luuk Herssen's skills refer to, defined once.
- Dawnlit Keep
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Luuk Herssen gains 1 stack of Dawnlit Keep when he stays out of combat for over 4s or casts Intro Skill Before Injection of Dawn.
Dawnlit Keep is capped at 1 stack. When damaged, consume 1 stack of Dawnlit Keep to reduce the DMG taken by 60% and gain immunity to interruptions for 1s. This effect can be triggered once per second.
- Endnotes on the Endgame
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Increase the DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Rewritten in Winter's Margins by 25%, stacking up to 3 times. Casting Rewritten in Winter's Margins or switching to another Resonator removes all stacks.
- Ichor Blade
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Deal fixed Spectro DMG, considered Basic Attack DMG that is not affected by any DMG Bonus.
Only one Ichor Blade can exist at a time. It cannot trigger Counterattack.
Ichor Blade cannot be launched without a nearby target.
Ichor Blade disappears when Luuk Herssen casts other skills that deal damage or leaves the field.
- Ichor Deposit
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Ichor Deposit detonates automatically after 5s, dealing Spectro DMG, considered Basic Attack DMG.
- Ichor Flow
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Luuk Herssen holds up to 300 points of Ichor Flow.
Normal Attacks, Resonance Skill Golden Reflux, Resonance Skill Aureole of Execution, Basic Attack - Golden Impale, and Mid-air Attack - Gavel of Earthshaker restore Ichor Flow on hit.
Casting Intro Skill Before Injection of Dawn restores 100 points of Ichor Flow.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games, supplemented with reviewed Wuthering Waves Wiki data under CC BY-SA.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Luuk Herssen?
Luuk Herssen is a Spectro element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Luuk Herssen use?
Luuk Herssen uses a Gauntlets in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Luuk Herssen?
Luuk Herssen is a 5-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Luuk Herssen play?
Luuk Herssen serves as: Main Damage Dealer, Basic Attack Damage, Tune Strain Response.
When was Luuk Herssen released?
Luuk Herssen was released on 26 February 2026.
What is Luuk Herssen's signature weapon?
Luuk Herssen's signature weapon is Daybreaker's Spine.