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How to Use the Sensor

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Wuthering Waves - How to Use the Sensor

Use the Sensor in Wuthering Waves to reveal supply chests and points of interest within the map. See how to use Sensor and how to unlock it in this guide!

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How to Use the Sensor

Select The Sensor From the Utility Wheel

Wuthering Waves - Equip Sensor from the Utility Wheel

Utility Wheel Controls
PC	(Hold)
Controller	(Hold)

Select the Sensor from the Utility Wheel by holding tab on the PC version, or D-Pad Left when using a controller.

Equip Your Sensor on the Utility Wheel

If your Utility Wheel is full, you can equip the Sensor by heading to the second page of the main menu and selecting the Utilities icon.

Choose an empty slot or an item to replace on the wheel, then pick the Sensor from the list on the right. Once you're satisfied with its placement, select Equip to confirm your changes!

Activate the Sensor

Utility Button Controls
PC
Controller	PlayStation: + Xbox: +

Press the utility button shown near the bottom-right of your screen (next to the Resonance Skill) to activate the Sensor. This will reveal hidden objects and temporarily place markers on your map.

Reveals Supply Chests in Treasure Spots

Wuthering Waves Use the Sensor to Find Supply Chests

One of the Sensor's most valuable functions is its ability to reveal Supply Chests within your vicinity, making it an essential tool when completing Treasure Spots in Rinascita!

Do note that the Sensor can also detect hidden chests even outside of designated Treasure Spots!

All Rinascita Supply Chest Locations

Marks Items in the Open World

Wuthering Waves - Sensor Reveals Items in the Open World
Activating the Sensor outside of quests can mark items for you on the map that may be hidden such as collectibles, resources, or any enemies.

How to Unlock Sensor

Progress through Echoing Marche

Wuthering Waves - Complete Echoing Marche

The first usage of the Sensor is through the Main Quest Echoing Marche where you will be asked to track and confirm a patrol route.

This automatically unlocks the Sensor to be used and equipped in the utility wheel.

Echoing Marche Quest Guide

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How to Use the Sensor

How to Use the Sensor

Select The Sensor From the Utility Wheel

Equip Your Sensor on the Utility Wheel

Activate the Sensor

Reveals Supply Chests in Treasure Spots

Marks Items in the Open World

How to Unlock Sensor

Progress through Echoing Marche

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