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Wuthering Waves (WuWa)

Main Quest Walkthrough and Story Chapter List

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Wuthering Waves - List of Main Quests
A list of all Main Quests in Wuthering Waves. See a list of all main quests, guides of each main quest, story length, and how to quickly make your way through the story.

Main Quest Chapter List

List of All Main Quests

Act Prologue Quests
1 Utterance of Marvels: I
2 Utterance of Marvels: II
Chapter 1 Quests
1 First Resonance
2 Echoing Marche
3 Ominous Star
4 Clashing Blades
5 Rewinding Raindrops
6 Grand Warstorm
Act Chapter 1 Act 7 Subquests
1 A New Companion
2 Dreamy Scents
3 To Mt. Firmament
4 Truthseeker's Pass
5 Road of Pilgrimage
6 Mianloong Chamber
5 The Commander of Time
6 Dawn of Snowstorm
Act Chapter 1 Act 8 Subquests
1 From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 1)
2 Hidden Between The Waves
3 From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 2)
4 From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 3)
5 Reclaim Tomorrow From the Past
6 Beyond the Shore's End
Act Chapter 2 Quests
Through the Sea Thou Break
1 The Sacred Breeze So Often Breathes
2 Veils Off in Sun or Shadow
3 What Yesterday Wept, Today Doth Sing
4 The Maiden, The Defier, The Death Crier
5 Shadow of Glory
6 Flames of Heart
7 Dreamcatchers in the Secret Gardens
Rust, Sword, and the Sun Overture
8 By Sun's Burning Hand
9 By Moon's Fated Light
10 The Bygone Shall Always Return
11 Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides
Stranger in a Strange Land
12 Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands
Flowing Starlight in the Iris

Prologue Walkthrough

Act 1: Utterance of Marvels: I

Wuthering Waves - Prologue Act 1: Utterance of Marvels: I

The Rover awakens in an unfamiliar world, met by strangers with knowing smiles and a past shrouded in haze. Their purpose remains unclear—until a formidable enemy forces a revelation: the ability to absorb Echoes.

Prologue Act 1 Utterance of Marvels: I Guide

Act 2: Utterance of Marvels: II

Wuthering Waves - Prologue Act 2: Utterance of Marvels: II

Upon leaving the Gorges of Spirits, the Rover takes their first step toward mastering their power by absorbing the Echo of a fallen Tacet Discord for the first time. With newfound strength, they press on toward the resplendent city of Jinzhou, the heart of Huanglong.

Prologue Act 2 Utterance of Marvels: II Guide

Chapter 1 Walkthrough

Chapter 1 Walkthrough
Act 1 Act 2 Act 3
Act 4 Act 5 Act 6
Act 7 Act 8

Act 1: First Resonance

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 1: First Resonance

Now in the bustling heights of Jinzhou City, the Rover receives an invitation from the Magistrate—yet she is nowhere to be found. Instead, she leaves behind tokens, cryptic clues to her whereabouts waiting to be unraveled.

Chapter 1 Act 1 First Resonance Guide

Act 2: Echoing Marche

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 2: Echoing Marche

Following the Magistrate's tokens, the Rover traverses through Huanglong, where a relentless war against Tacet Discords rages on. As fear plagues the region, a lone general stands defiant, leading the charge on the front lines.

Chapter 1 Act 2 Echoing Marche Guide

Act 3: Ominous Star

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 3: Ominous Star

The next set of clues leads the Rover to Qichi Village, a forsaken place where echoes of tragedy haunt its desolate ruins. Amid the silence, its destroyer awaits their arrival.

Chapter 1 Act 3 Ominous Star Guide

Act 4: Clashing Blades

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 4: Clashing Blades

With the Magistrate's clues unraveled, the Rover enters Jinzhou's hidden Grand Library for their long-awaited meeting. But as answers seem within reach, an old foe reappears, only to fall into a carefully crafted trap meant to seal them away.

Chapter 1 Act 4 Clashing Blades Guide

Act 5: Rewinding Raindrops

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 5: Rewinding Raindrops

In the wake of the Sentinel’s message, the Rover sets out to find the elusive Black Shores. As the Retrograde Rain cascades upstream, a Threnodian stirs, its awakening heralding a catastrophe that could engulf civilization.

Chapter 1 Act 5 Rewinding Raindrops Guide

Act 6: Grand Warstorm

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 6: Grand Warstorm

As Tacet Discords swarm across Huanglong, chaos erupts into an all-out war. With the Threnodian’s awakening underway, the Rover stands firm, ready to face The Dreamless and vanquish the threat that looms over the nation.

Chapter 1 Act 6 Grand Warstorm Guide

Act 7: Thaw of Eons

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7 Thaw of Eons Quest Guide

The Threnodian’s defeat leaves more questions than answers. With Huanglong’s Sentinel missing, the Rover sets their sights on a place where time flows differently. One that may hold the key to the truth of the past they seek.

Chapter 1 Act 7 Thaw of Eons Guide

A New Companion Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7: A New Companion

Following the fall of the mighty Threnodian, an entity reveals itself as a source of the Rover's unique power.

A New Companion Quest Guide

Dreamy Scents Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act : Dreamy Scents

Dreams of the Sentinel Jue urge the Rover to seek answers amid the Magistrate's absence. Their search leads them to the shores of Mt. Firmament, where a blazing Wayfinder guides their way.

Dreamy Scents Quest Guide

To Mt. Firmament Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7: To Mt. Firmament

Upon arrival, the Rover uncovers the unsettling truth—time flows unnaturally in Mt. Firmament without its Sentinel. The region’s Temporal Disruption grants immortality within its bounds, but those who leave age rapidly, crumbling to dust as time reclaims them instantly.

To Mt. Firmament Quest Guide

Truthseeker's Pass Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7: Truthseeker

The Rover follows the Magistrate’s trail to Truthseeker’s Pass, where she seeks to contact Sentinel Jue. Along the way, a plan is formed to ambush the Fractsidus forces holding the Sentinel captive.

Truthseeker's Pass Quest Guide

Road of Pilgrimage Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7: Road of Pilgrimage

After reuniting with the Magistrate, she and the Rover return to Hongzhen Village and concoct a plan that would successfully free the Sentinel from the Chronosorters that bind them.

Road of Pilgrimage Quest Guide

Mianloong Chamber Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7: Mianloong Chamber

The Rover and the Magistrate descend into Mianloong Chamber, where Sentinel Jue remains imprisoned. Together, they shatter the bindings that hold the great Sentinel captive, setting them free.

Mianloong Chamber Quest Guide

The Commander of Time Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7: The Commander of Time

Freed from captivity, the Sentinel unveils a glimpse of the Rover’s lost past and issues a dire ultimatum about Jinzhou’s fate. But the Magistrate refuses to yield, defying destiny itself as she risks everything to protect the city she loves.

The Commander of Time Quest Guide

Dawn of Snowstorm

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 7: Dawn of Snowstorm

As the Temporal Mandate shifts from the Sentinel to the Magistrate, time in Mt. Firmament returns to its natural flow. While Hongzhen's residents remain bound to immortality within the mountain’s borders, they are now free to step beyond without fading from existence.

Dawn of Snowstorm Quest Guide

Act 8: To The Shore's End

Wuthering Waves Chapter 1 Act 8 To the Shore

The looming threat of a possible Lament drives the Rover to The Black Shores’ headquarters, where long-buried truths unveil the origins of their past—and the path that will shape their future.

Chapter 1 Act 8 To the Shore's End Guide

From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 1) Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 8 - From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 1)

A call from Yangyang takes the Rover to the Port City of Guixu where they continue their investigation into The Black Shores. Although things take an ominous turn as phantoms from the past Lament resurface.

From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 1) Guide

Hidden Between the Waves Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 8 - Hidden Between The Waves

The Rover awakens in unfamiliar lands, rescued by a mysterious figure—only to find themselves at the very heart of The Black Shores. Truths of the Rover's past are revealed as the Shorekeeper reveals herself.

Hidden Between the Waves Guide

Legacy of the Lasting Night Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 8 - Legacy of the Lasting Night

A leap through the Stargate takes the Rover deep into the Tethys System, where they must repair its malfunctions to halt the abnormal frequencies spilling into the Port City of Guixu.

Legacy of the Lasting Night Guide

From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 2)

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 8 - From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 2)

With the Shorekeeper’s aid, the Rover sets out to retrieve the Necrostar and deliver it to the Modulation Hall, where she intends to erase its corrupted data and avert disaster in the Port City of Guixu. Although, doing so may come at a great cost.

From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 2) Guide

Reclaim Tomorrow From the Past Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 8 - Reclaim Tomorrow From the Past

The Rover must take an active role in the Necrostar’s remodulation, diving into the Stellar Matrix to recover its scattered data. But within its tangled depths, they uncover a far more chilling truth.

Reclaim Tomorrow From the Past Guide

From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 3) Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 8 - From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 3)

As the Shorekeeper is swallowed by the Necrostar and becomes the Tethys System's core, the Rover devises a plan to save her while keeping the system stable.

From the Echoes of Destruction (Part 3) Guide

Beyond the Shore's End Walkthrough

Wuthering Waves - Chapter 1 Act 8 - Beyond the Shore

A successful rescue mission restores the Shorekeeper, granting her another day to stay by the Rover's side. With the Tethys System stabilized and their past unveiled, the Rover now stands at the threshold of their own destiny.

Beyond the Shore's End Guide

Chapter 2 Walkthrough

Chapter 2 Walkthrough
Prologue Act 1
Act 2 Act 3
Act 4 Act 5
Act 6 Act 7
Act 8 Segue
Act 9 Act 10
Act 11 Afterstory
Act 12 Segue

Prologue: Through the Sea Thou Break

Wuthering Waves Through the Sea Thou Break Quest Guide

To save Abby’s fading frequency, the Rover sets sail across uncharted waters toward Ragunna in search of Imperator, Sentinel of Rinascita, where long-lost answers lie in wait.

Through the Sea Thou Break Quest Guide

Act 1: The Sacred Breeze So Often Breathes

Wuthering Waves - The Sacred Breeze So Often Breathes Quest Guide

A friendly face from one of Rinascita's esteemed families guides the Rover through Ragunna's bustling streets, yet something uncanny lurks beneath its vibrant facade.

The Sacred Breeze So Often Breathes Guide

Act 2: Veils Off in Sun or Shadow

Wuthering Waves - Veils Off in Sun or Shadow Quest Guide

An investigation is launched into a member of the Fisalia family, whose presence in Ragunna has caused strange occurrences. The Rover teams up with members of the Montelli family and an Acolyte of the Order to uncover the truth.

Veils Off in Sun or Shadow Guide

Act 3: What Yesterday Wept, Today Doth Sing

Wuthering Waves - What Yesterday Wept, Today Doth Sing Quest Guide

A gathering with the Fool's Troupe sets into motion a grand yet forbidden celebration—the Carnevale. But the revelry turns to chaos when a familiar lycoris-wielding foe crashes the festivities!

What Yesterday Wept, Today Doth Sing Guide

Act 4: The Maiden, The Defier, The Death Crier

Wuthering Waves Chapter 2 Act 4 The Maiden The Defier The Death Crier

An invitation from the Fisalia family's head beckons the Rover to Porto-Veno Castle in pursuit of answers about the Sentinel Imperator. Yet within the Avinoleum’s shifting ruins, crumbling towers unveil a tormented divinity longing for absolution.

The Maiden, The Defier, The Death Crier Guide

Act 5: Shadow of Glory

Wuthering Waves Chapter 2 Act 5Shadow of Glory

The Blessed Maiden can be sensed in the Inverted Tower, but when the Rover arrives she's nowhere to be seen. This leads her to the proud region of Septimont, where a glorious tournament seems to mask an anomaly that no one but they can sense.

Shadow of Glory Guide

Act 6: Flames of Heart

Wuthering Waves Chapter 2 Act 6 Flames of Heart Quest Guide

As the anomaly in Septimont unravels, the flaming heart of the star gladiator burns bright proving that she is the worthy protagonist in the story of the epic city.

Flames of Heart Quest Guide

Act 7: Dreamcatchers in the Secret Gardens

Wuthering Waves Dreamcatchers in the Secret Gardens

The Dreamer seals her heart and surrenders to a world of dreams beyond mortal sight. In this hidden realm built upon melancholy melodies, she walks a path of fragile hope and delusions without looking back.

Dreamcatchers in the Secret Gardens Guide

Overture: Rust, Sword, and the Sun

Rust, Sword and the Sun Overture Quest Guide
While investigating Septimont's current state following events in the last Act, the Rover and Abby talk with a mysterious figure, who wishes to retell Augusta's story before she became the leader of the nation.

Rust, Sword, and the Sun Overture Quest Guide

Act 8: By Sun's Burning Hand

Wuthering Waves - By Sun

Rover receives an invitation from the Ephor herself, Augusta, to join the Hunt in Sanguis Plateau where the Dark Tide is forever present. As we journey through the ominous plateau, we uncover mysteries about the Septimontian prophecy surrounding the Ephor and the Priestess, Iuno.

By Sun's Burning Hand Quest Guide

Act 9: By Moon's Fated Light

Wuthering Waves - By Moon

The Dark Tide is pushed back, and the warriors of Septimont finally rejoice. However, a certain priestess has vanished — not just physically, but from the memories of all who knew her as well. Go, investigate her mysterious disappearance, and bring her back from the grip of Chaos.

By Moon's Fated Light Quest Guide

Act 10: The Bygone Shall Always Return

Wuthering Waves - 2.7 Quest Part 1 - The Bygone Shall Always Return Release Date and Info

Iuno has been rescued from the clutches of Chaos, but a mysterious figure poses a new challenge. With wings of fire and Tacet Discords seemingly at her command, Rover must find out who Galbrena is, and what she intends to do.

The Bygone Shall Always Return Quest Guide

Act 11: Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides

Wuthering Waves - 2.7 Quest Part 2 - Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides Release Date and Info

Everything has led up to this point. All of Rinascita hangs in the balance as the impending return of the Threnodian Leviathan stands before Rover and their allies as a final obstacle to overcome.

Dawn Breaks on Dark Tides Quest Guide

Afterstory: Stranger in a Strange Land

Wuthering Waves - Stranger in a Strange Land Release Date and Info

With the story's chapter in Rinascita now over, the narrative takes a brief segue into the journey of Qiuyuan the blind swordsman. Follow his point of view through the recent events in Rinascita, and uncover new stories and secrets along the way.

Stranger in a Strange Land Quest Guide

Act 12: Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands

Wuthering Waves - Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands

After the battle against the Leviathan in Rinascita, the Black Shores has begun studying the Threnodian's Gem. However, a pair of constantly shifting spatial coordinates leading to an unknown location has caught your attention. Following the trail, you reach a metropolis... that had been erased long ago.

Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands Quest Guide

Segue: Flowing Starlight in the Iris

Wuthering Waves - Flowing Starlight in the Iris

After you escaped from Honami City, Chisa, who had pushed herself to the brink of overclocking more than once, received treatment at the Black Shores. You've been apart ever since. Now, it's time to visit her again. For both of you, this will be a new beginning.

Flowing Starlight in the Iris Quest Guide

Story Length: How Long is the Story?

Around 40-50 Hours

It would take around 40-50 hours to complete the story of Wuthering Waves from its prologue up until the latest main quest in Version 2.8. This includes playing through each main quest and not skipping through the cutscenes.

Note that this does not include the hours spent raising your Union Level to unlock some of the earlier main quests.

Chapter 2 Act 12's Segue is the Lastest Main Quest

As of Version 2.8, the Main Quest Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands and the Segue Main Quest Flowing Starlight in the Iris are the latest main quests. New story content will be released in future updates of Wuthering Waves, so stay tuned for more!

What to Do in Your Free Time

Check mark Raise Union Level and Data Bank
▶︎How to Raise Your Union Level
▶︎How to Raise Your Data Bank
Check markLevel Up Characters
▶︎Character Leveling Guide
▶︎Character Tier List

Check markLevel Up Weapons
▶︎Weapon Tier List
Check markCollect Echoes
▶︎List of All Echoes
▶︎Best Echo Cost Combinations
Check markComplete Side Quests
▶︎All Side Quests
▶︎All Exploration Quests
▶︎All Companion Stories
Check markExplore Huanglong region
▶︎Huanglong Interactive Map
▶︎All Puzzle Types and Solutions
Check markPlay other game modes
▶︎Tower of Adversity Guide
▶︎Depths of Illusive Realm Guide

How to Progress through the Story and Early Game

Complete Main Quests

If you are just starting out in Wuthering Waves, it is recommended to play through the main quests first as it gives you the most number of Union EXP.

Once you reach a point where you need to raise your Union Level to unlock the next main quest, you can complete the other quest types in the Quest Log. Make sure to check the Quest Rewards to see which quests reward you with Union EXP.

All Quest Types

Quest Type Explanation
Wuthering Waves - Main QuestMain Quest The main story mission of the game.
Wuthering Waves - Companion StoryCompanion Story Story missions that are tied to a specific character.
Wuthering Waves - Exploration QuestExploration Quests Regional missions that may alter the terrain.
Wuthering Waves - Side QuestSide Quests Missions that you can discover in the open world. They are marked with a blue question mark on the map.
Wuthering Waves - Tutorial QuestTutorial Quests Missions that introduce and unlock a new gameplay mechanic.
Wuthering Waves - Daily QuestDaily Quests Short missions that appear each day.

Follow the Quest Marker

Most of the objectives in the main quest consist of following the yellow marker until you reach the destination.

If Quest Marker Does Not Show Up, Select Track on the Quest Log

If the yellow quest marker does not appear, check your Quest Log and press the Track button to start tracking the quest.

Raise Union Level to Progress through the Story

As you progress through the main story, you wil encounter main quests that require you to raise your Union Level. You can complete certain side quests, clear World Bosses, and complete Simulation Training.

How to Increase Union Level

Wuthering Waves Related Guides

Wuthering Waves - Quests

List of Quests

List of Quest Types

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Main Quests Companion Stories
Exploration Quests Side Quests
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