Utilities Guide and How to Unlock

Utilities are useful gadgets for exploration and combat in Wuthering Waves. Read on to learn how to use Utilities, how to change Utilities, and a list of all Utilities in this guide!

How to Use Utilities

Used by Pressing the Utility Key

You can use Utilities by pressing the Utility Key. This activates the utility you have equipped, and enters a short cooldown before it can be used again.

Some Modules Automatically Switch when Available

Some Utilities like Grappling Hook and Levitator will automatically equip if you are near objects that interact with these gadgets.

How to Unlock Utilities

Unlock Grappling Hook, Sensor, and Levitator Through Main Quests

Grappling Hook	Sensor
Levitator	-

The Grapplng Hook, Sensor, and Levitator are gadgets that will be given to you during early stages of the game.

These utilities are very useful during exploration, so these will be given after you finish their respective tutorials.

List of Main Quests

Unlock the Camera Through Main Quests

The Camera is another utility that is unlocked around the same time as the Grappling Hook, Sensor, and Levitator.

By using the Camera, players can take detailed photos of their Wuthering Waves experience.

How to Use the Camera Feature

Unlock Projector From a Side Quest

You can obtain the Projector during the Side Quest Silver-Haired Echo Trainer.

The side quest will also provide a short tutorial on how to use the Projector, with its usage being one of the main objectives of the quest.

How to Use the Projector

Unlock Waypoint, Lootmapper, and Casket Sonar from Pioneer Association

Waypoint	Lootmapper
Casket Sonar	-

The Waypoint Module, Lootmapper, and Casket Sonar are all rewards for increasing your Pioneer Level in the Pioneer Association of Jinzhou.

Increase your Pioneer Level by exploring areas, unlocking chests, and opening waypoints to receive these Utilities!

Huanglong Interactive Map

Unlock Zoom Camera Through Photos of Jinzhou Quest

The side quest called Photos of Jinzhou gives the player access to the Zoom Camera, which is a camera used to take photos of specific points.

Photos of Jinzhou Quest Guide

Unlock Ultrasonic Pulse Chip Through Stygian Lacrimosa Quest

This utility is unlocked by playing through the Stygian Lacrimosa quest. The Ultrasonic Pulse Chip unleashes a vortex that removes special patches of mud, as well as the shield that these patches give enemies.

Stygian Lacrimosa Quest Guide

How to Switch Utilities

Switch Using Utilities Wheel Key

You can change which utility you have equipped by choosing from the Utility Wheel.

Certain utilities are more useful in specific situations, so make sure to equip the utility you need to make exploration easier.

How to Equip Utilities

Equip in Utilities Menu

To sort your Utility wheel, or change which ones you have equipped, simply select Utilities from the Terminal to open the Utility menu.

Some Utilities are automatically equipped after the tutorial, but you can sort their arrangement on the wheel from this menu.

Special Utilities

Other utilities are located in the menu of the yellow, highlighted section of the Utilities Wheel.

Upon selecting this slot, click the Specials tab to view and equip other Utilities.

List of All Utilities

Utilities and Functions

Utility	Function
Grappling Hook	Quickly travel over distances or overfly terrains.
Sensor	Detect noteworthy objects and important information in your surrounding.
Levitator	Levitate certain marked objects for various exploration purposes.
Camera	Capture memorable moments.
Projector	Display the Echoes you've absorbed.
Waypoint	Utilizes the data of nearby permanent Beacons to place temporary marks on locations.
Lootmapper	The Lootmapper is a tool that can efficiently find nearby Supply Chests by scanning frequencies.
Casket Sonar	Displays nearby Casket Sonars.
Zoom Camera	Capture moments with a portable camera.
Ultrasonic Pulse Chip	Release a powerful vortex to cleanse muds and the mud shield of Tacet Discords.

Wuthering Waves Related Guides

Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks

Echo Guides

Puzzle Guides

Utilities

Unmarked Challenges

FAQs