Despite being in the same genre, Wuthering Waves still have differences from Genshin Impact. Check out all differences and similarities between the two games in this guide, as well as a comparison of game terms!

Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact Differences

Counterattack Mechanic

The main difference between Wuthering Waves' and Genshin Impact's combat is the ability of the characters to counter enemy attacks.

Successful counterattacks in the game stop the attack, stun the enemy briefly, and may even provide additional effects.

Combat System Guide

Paralyzed State and Finishing Attacks

Some tougher enemies in Wuthering Waves have an additional gauge functioning similar to a "stagger bar" below their health bar that also decreases as they take hits.

Once it's depleted, the enemy will be in a Paralyzed state and be immobilized, allowing your character to freely attack it with their skills or unleash a Finishing Attack for massive damage.

Ability Triggers When Switching

Attacking and using skills in Wuthering Waves generate Resonance Energy for the Resonator gauge. When this gauge reaches full, the icons of allies other than the active character will glow, allowing the use of an Outro Skill.

The character switching out will use their Outro Skill—dealing damage, providing buffs, or healing—while the next character performs an Intro Skill. Unlike Outro Skills, Intro Skills don't require a full Resonator gauge.

Usage of Captured Monsters

In Wuthering Waves, defeating enemies in the wild sometimes allows you to capture their Echoes. Monsters have different usable abilities, and you can use their Echoes to assist you in combat or exploration.

List of All Echoes and Sonata Effects

Way More Mobility in Traveling

Compared to Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves is a lot faster when it comes to maneuvering around the map. One immediate change that can be noticed is that running does not consume stamina, at least outside of combat.

Yet another major difference is that the characters can run up the walls instead of climbing them.

More Options While Mid-Air

There is also the unique grappling hook mechanic that lets players swing in mid-air, allowing players to reach up to higher locations easier.

Players can also do a double jump, as well as an air dodge mechanic by consuming some stamina. This benefits for both combat and exploration purposes.

Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact Similarities

Open World Exploration

Both Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves have an expansive world that players can explore at their leisure. Treasure chests, items and enemies can be found all throughout the map.

Gliding Mechanic

Making travel easy for both games is the gliding mechanic, where players can glide through the air from a high location.

Real-Time Combat

Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact both focus on real-time action combat, with the former requiring a more reactive playstyle with the Counterattack and Extreme Evasion mechanics.

Game Terms Comparison

Currencies and Resources

Materials

Miscellaneous Terms

Wuthering Waves Related Guides

Latest News and Updates

Version 2.0 Updates

Version 2.0 Characters

2.0 New and Featured Characters
Carlotta (5★ Glacio) [New]	Zhezhi (5★ Glacio) [Rerun]
Roccia (5★ Havoc) [New]	Jinhsi (5★ Spectro) [Rerun]

2.0 Tier List and the Best Characters

Version 2.0 Weapons

2.0 Weapons
The Last Dance (Pistol)	Rime-Shaped Sprouts (Rectifier)
Tragicomedy (Rectifier)	Ages of Harvest (Broadblade)

Weapon Tier List

Version 2.0 Banners

2.0 Banners
Carlotta Banner [Phase 1 - Ongoing]	Zhezhi Rerun [Phase 1 - Ongoing]
Roccia Banner [Phase 2 - Jan. 23]	Jinhsi Rerun [Phase 2 - Jan. 23]

All Current and Next Banners (Gacha)

All Version 2.0 Echoes and Sonata Effects

2.0 New Sonata Effects
Frosty Resolve	Eternal Radiance
Midnight Veil	Empyrean Anthem
Tidebreaking Courage
2.0 New Echo List
Nightmare Echoes	List of All New Echoes

Version 2.0 New Map Areas

All Version 2.0 News and Events

List of Version Updates

All Livestreams and Broadcast

List of News and Updates