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Wuthering Waves - Tactical Simulacra IV: Off Tune

The rerun of the Tactical Simulacra IV: Off Tune has released in Version 2.8 of Wuthering Waves. See a guide for the stages in tactical simulacra, the best buffs to use, and learn about the new Off-Tune mechanic here!

Tactical Simulacra Stage Guides and Best Buffs

Jump to a Stage!
Stage 01
Tempest Mephis
Stage 02
Crownless
Stage 03
Impermanence Heron
Stage 04
Dreamless
Stage 05
Sentry Construct
Stage 06
Fallacy of No Return

Stage 1: Tempest Mephis

Tactical Simulacra Off Tune Stage 1

For the first stage of Tactical Simulacra: Off-Tune, you only need to defeat a Tempest Mephis in a battle.

Combat Enhancement
• At the start of the challenge, Resonance Energy is recovered by 100%, and the enemy's All-Attribute RES is reduced to 0.
• Resonators' certain attacks can disrupt the enemy's Tunability and accumulate Off-Tune Level. The enemy enters Mistune once their Off-Tune Level is full. Resonators can transform into Kerasaur during this time to attack the enemy, resetting their Off-Tune Level on hit.
• The enemy enters Mistune immediately when some of their attacks are countered or successfully Dodged. During this time, Resonators can perform Tune Break to attack the enemy without resetting their Off-Tune Level.
Best Technique Buffs
Cacophony Disruption
Resonators in the team gain 50% Off-Tune Level Efficiency increase.
Trauma Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, Resonators in the team gain 50% DMG Amplification.

For the buffs, we opted to take Cacophony Disruption and Trauma Disruption to facilitate a quicker Off-Tune buildup and in consequence, a general 50% DMG Amplification after rendering the enemy Tune Broken. This combo enables you to trigger Tune Break periodically for a 100% uptime of Trauma Disruption.

Note that if you are using a Cartethyia team, avoid using Strike Disruption as she does not benefit from any ATK stat increase.

Recommended Team Compositions

Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Wuthering Waves - CartethyiaCartethyia Wuthering Waves - CiacconaCiaccona Wuthering Waves - ChisaChisa
Wuthering Waves - CartethyiaCartethyia Wuthering Waves - CiacconaCiaccona Wuthering Waves - Rover (Aero)Rover (Aero)
The stage can be cleared with Trial characters only. If you have a stronger team, you can use that too.

For the first stage of Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune, we recommend using the trial characters that ultimately becomes Cartethyia's Aero Erosion team. The team is completely capable of getting maximum points for the rewards, so you don't have to bring out any other Resonators. Still, if you'd like to use your own Resonators, feel free to do so.

Stage 2: Crownless

Tactical Simulacra Off Tune Crownless

For this stage, you will only need to defeat a Crownless.

Combat Enhancement
• At the start of the challenge, Resonance Energy is recovered by 100%, and the enemy's All-Attribute RES is reduced to 0.
• Resonators' certain attacks can disrupt the enemy's Tunability and accumulate Off-Tune Level. The enemy enters Mistune once their Off-Tune Level is full. Resonators can transform into Kerasaur during this time to attack the enemy, resetting their Off-Tune Level on hit.
• The enemy enters Mistune immediately when some of their attacks are countered or successfully Dodged. During this time, Resonators can perform Tune Break to attack the enemy without resetting their Off-Tune Level.
Best Technique Buffs
Cacophony Disruption
Resonators in the team gain 50% Off-Tune Level Efficiency increase.
Storm Disruption
Triggering Tune Break creates a thunderstorm that deals 6000% Electro DMG to enemies.

For the buffs, we opted to take Cacophony Disruption and Storm Disruption to facilitate a quicker Off-Tune buildup and in consequence, a more frequent trigger for Storm Disruption. The 6000% Electro DMG is no joke, and can quickly dispatch the Crownless.

Recommended Team Compositions

Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Wuthering Waves - ChangliChangli Wuthering Waves - BrantBrant Wuthering Waves - LupaLupa
The stage can be cleared with Trial characters only. If you have a stronger team, you can use that too.

For the first stage of Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune, we recommend using the trial characters that ultimately becomes the premium Fusion team of Changli, Brant, and Lupa. The team is completely capable of getting maximum points for the rewards, so you don't have to bring out any other Resonators. Still, if you'd like to use your own Resonators, feel free to do so.

Avoid the Crownless' First Attack

The Crownless will attack as soon as you start the battle, so evade immediately. This opens him up to a Tune Break, which is easily a huge chunk of its health gone.

Avoid the Red Aerial Attack

The Crownless will also do a red aerial attack for a free Tune Break prompt. This is also an extra trigger for Storm Disruption.

Press the Button to Trigger Tune Break

Button Prompts
PC
F Button
PlayStation
PS4 - Circle Button
XBOX
XBOX - B Button

When the enemy has built up enough Off-Tune levels, do not forget to press the button to summon the Kerasaur and trigger Tune Break. The prompt will show up automatically - just don't forget to press it.

Stage 3: Impermanence Heron

Tactical Simulacra Impermanence Heron

This stage is a two-stage fight, as you will have to defeat a Lampylumen Myriad first before the final Impermanence Heron boss.

Combat Enhancement
• At the start of the challenge, Resonance Energy is recovered by 100%, and the enemy's All-Attribute RES is reduced to 0.
• Resonators' certain attacks can disrupt the enemy's Tunability and accumulate Off-Tune Level. The enemy enters Mistune once their Off-Tune Level is full. Resonators can transform into Kerasaur during this time to attack the enemy, resetting their Off-Tune Level on hit.
• The enemy enters Mistune immediately when some of their attacks are countered or successfully Dodged. During this time, Resonators can perform Tune Break to attack the enemy without resetting their Off-Tune Level.

Special Enhancement:
• Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by Resonators in the team accumulates 100% more Off-Tune Level.
Best Technique Buffs
Focus Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by Resonators in the team is Amplified by 150%.
Strike Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, Resonators in the team gain 80% ATK increase.

For the buffs, we opted to take Transmissin Disruption and Strike Disruption to heavily buff all the damage that Zani dishes out. Note that Zani deals Spectro Frazzle DMG so Spectro Frazzle tick damage alone does not do much. It is much better to buff Zani's performance since she's the main driver of the team.

Recommended Team Compositions

Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Wuthering Waves - ZaniZani Wuthering Waves - PhoebePhoebe Wuthering Waves - ShorekeeperShorekeeper
The stage can be cleared with Trial characters only. If you have a stronger team, you can use that too.

For the first stage of Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune, we recommend using the trial characters that ultimately becomes the premium Spectro Frazzle team for Zani. The team is completely capable of getting maximum points for the rewards, so you don't have to bring out any other Resonators. Still, if you'd like to use your own Resonators, feel free to do so.

Activate Tune Break Every Time

Button Prompts
PC
F Button
PlayStation
PS4 - Circle Button
XBOX
XBOX - B Button

When the enemy has built up enough Off-Tune levels, do not forget to press the button to summon the Kerasaur and trigger Tune Break. The prompt will show up automatically - just don't forget to press it.

The effects of the buffs here will only take effect 30s after Tune Breaking, so make sure you don't miss the prompt.

Stage 4: Dreamless

Tactical Simulacra Dreamless

Stage 4 is a two-wave fight, as you will have to defeat a Dreamless and an Inferno Rider to complete this stage.

Combat Enhancement
• At the start of the challenge, Resonance Energy is recovered by 100%, and the enemy's All-Attribute RES is reduced to 0.
• Resonators' certain attacks can disrupt the enemy's Tunability and accumulate Off-Tune Level. The enemy enters Mistune once their Off-Tune Level is full. Resonators can transform into Kerasaur during this time to attack the enemy, resetting their Off-Tune Level on hit.
• The enemy enters Mistune immediately when some of their attacks are countered or successfully Dodged. During this time, Resonators can perform Tune Break to attack the enemy without resetting their Off-Tune Level.

Special Enhancement:
• Havoc Bane DMG dealt by Resonators in the team accumulates 100% more Off-Tune Level for 30s.
Best Technique Buffs
Blackhole Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, generate a black hole that deals 400% Havoc DMG in total to the target when Resonators in the team inflict Havoc Bane.
Vortex Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, generate a vortex that deals 750% Aero DMG in total to the target for every 3 stacks of Aero Erosion inflicted by Resonators in the team.

For the buffs, we opted to take Blackhole Disruption and Vortex Disruption to ensure a stable source of additional damage when the character is tune broken. Since the trial characters are all Negative Status effect applicators, these two will definitely work really well.

Recommended Team Compositions

Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Wuthering Waves - CartethyiaCartethyia Wuthering Waves - CiacconaCiaccona Wuthering Waves - ChisaChisa
The stage can be cleared with Trial characters only. If you have a stronger team, you can use that too.

Even if there is an option to use the Aero Rover, we highly suggest that you slot in Chisa in the third slot. Inflicting Havoc Bane increases Off-Tune level accumulation, so you can more easily trigger Mistune. If you don't have Chisa, the trial character will suffice.

Stage 5: Sentry Construct

Sentry Construct

You must defeat Sentry Construct and Feilian Beringal in Stage 5 to complete it, making it a two-wave fight.

Combat Enhancement
• At the start of the challenge, Resonance Energy is recovered by 100%, and the enemy's All-Attribute RES is reduced to 0.
• Resonators' certain attacks can disrupt the enemy's Tunability and accumulate Off-Tune Level. The enemy enters Mistune once their Off-Tune Level is full. Resonators can transform into Kerasaur during this time to attack the enemy, resetting their Off-Tune Level on hit.
• The enemy enters Mistune immediately when some of their attacks are countered or successfully Dodged. During this time, Resonators can perform Tune Break to attack the enemy without resetting their Off-Tune Level.

Special Enhancement:
• Echo Skill DMG dealt by Resonators in the team accumulates 100% more Off-Tune Level.
Best Technique Buffs
Echo Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, Resonators in the team gain 200% Echo Skill DMG Bonus.
Symphonic Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, increase the ATK of Resonators in the team by 20% when they cast an Echo Skill, stacking up to 5 times. Echoes of the same name can only trigger this effect once. Upon reaching 5 stacks, the Resonator's attacks ignore 50% of the target's DEF. Triggering Tune Break resets this effect.

The Echo Disruption and Symphonic Disruption buffs are a definite must-go if you are using the Trial Team for this stage! The two provide huge Echo Skill damage buffs, which helps, as it synergizes with the stage's special enhancement on top of being one of Phrolova's main sources of damage.

If you are using Resonators that don't have Echo Skill DMG buffs, it's best to use Critical Disruption and Trauma Disruption instead.

Recommended Team Compositions

Main DPS Sub-DPS Sub-DPS
Wuthering Waves - PhrolovaPhrolova Wuthering Waves - QiuyuanQiuyuan Wuthering Waves - CantarellaCantarella
Wuthering Waves - PhrolovaPhrolova Wuthering Waves - QiuyuanQiuyuan Wuthering Waves - GalbrenaGalbrena
The stage can be cleared with Trial characters only. If you have a stronger team, you can use that too.

When doing the fifth stage of Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune, we recommend using the trial characters that form the two premier Echo Skill teams in the game. These teams are completely capable of getting maximum points for the rewards, so you don't have to bring out any other Resonators. This is thanks to their synergy and being able to deal the highest Echo Skill DMG as possible!

There is also the option of using your own Resonators for this challenge if the current Trial Team doesn't feel comfortable for you in combat.

Stage 6: Fallacy of No Return

Stage 7 Tactical Simulacra Rerun Fallacy of No Return

You must defeat Fallacy of No Return, a Thundering Mephis, and Fleurdelys in Stage 6 to complete it, making it a two-wave fight.

Combat Enhancement
• At the start of the challenge, Resonance Energy is recovered by 100%, and the enemy's All-Attribute RES is reduced to 0.
• Resonators' certain attacks can disrupt the enemy's Tunability and accumulate Off-Tune Level. The enemy enters Mistune once their Off-Tune Level is full. Resonators can transform into Kerasaur during this time to attack the enemy, resetting their Off-Tune Level on hit.
• The enemy enters Mistune immediately when some of their attacks are countered or successfully Dodged. During this time, Resonators can perform Tune Break to attack the enemy without resetting their Off-Tune Level.

Special Enhancement:
• DMG dealt by Resonators in the team with a Shield accumulates 100% more Off-Tune Level.
Best Technique Buffs
Surge Disruption
Within 30s after triggering Tune Break, generate a bolt of lightning that deals 100% Electro DMG to the target when Resonators in the team deal damage. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s.
Ascending Disruption
Upgrade Tune Break and increase the Tune Break DMG.

For this stage, we opted to go with Surge Disruption since our main driver for the team is Augusta, which should have a lot of Electro DMG. It is also way easier to trigger this effect, more than the buffs that require a shield.

In addition, the trial team will be able to reliably trigger the Special Bonus of the stage which would result to more frequent Tune Breaks so Ascending Disruption will be triggered more frequently as well.

Recommended Team Compositions

Main DPS Sub-DPS Sub-DPS
Wuthering Waves - AugustaAugusta Wuthering Waves - IunoIuno Wuthering Waves - ShorekeeperShorekeeper
The stage can be cleared with Trial characters only. If you have a stronger team, you can use that too.

When doing the fifth stage of Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune, we recommend using the trial characters that form the premier Electro Heavy attack team of Augusta. This team will deal an insane amount of damage, so you will be able to clear this stage no matter how formidable the enemies are.

How to Play Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune

Off-Tune Mechanic Introduced

Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune introduces the mechanic of Off-Tune, Mistune, and Tune Break. The buffs present in the event revolves around the concept, so make sure to learn about it!

What is Tunability and the Off-Tune Mechanic?

Tactical Simulacra Mechanics
Ver. 1.4 and
Ver. 2.1
• More emphasis on maintaining combat Rank and using specific buffs to maintain said combat Rank.
• Two types of buffs for the 1.4 and 2.1 mechanics: Forte Enhancement and Technique Buff.
Ver. 1.1 • Choose stage buffs that will help your team the most!

[1] Build Up Off-Tune & Trigger Tune Break

For this run of Tactical Simulacra, enemies will build up Off-Tune from character attacks. This is denoted by the shield icon to the left of the enemy's health bar.

When full, the enemy will enter the Mistune state which will enable you to enter the prompt and trigger Tune Break. Enemies under Tune Break opens them up to follow-up attacks that will help you defeat the enemy faster.

[2] Trigger Tune Break

Button Prompts
PC
F Button
PlayStation
PS4 - Circle Button
XBOX
XBOX - B Button

Trigger Tune Break using the buttons noted above. The prompt will show up automatically on your screen, so you won't be able to miss it.

[3] Get Tune Break From Special Dodge and Counters

During the fight, some enemies will use red, flashing special attacks that is easy to telegraph. Dodging or Countering these attacks will trigger Tune Break to leave them vulnerable to follow-up attacks.

What more, triggering Tune Break this way does not reset the Off-Tune meter, so you can still accumulate Off-Tune levels and trigger Tune Break normally.

Score Calculation

Boss Defeat Bosses defeated provide an unconditional 1000 points. Multi-boss stages will provide an additional 1000 pts. per boss.
Time Points Remaining time (in seconds) is multiplied by a seemingly arbitraty multiplier depending on the stage. In short, the faster you clear the stage nets you a higher the score.
Technical Points Rating for how good you are with parries, counterattacks, and dodges with a ceiling of 100. Fighting additional bosses increases the ceiling by 100 per boss.

The score for Tactical Simulacra: Off-Tune is computed by considering three things: the monster being defeated, the remaining time, and your performance in battle. Make sure to perform well to get the highest score possible!

Assemble your Team

Afterwards, you could build your team based on the buffs you choose. Be sure to know the stage's suggested attribute to know if this aligns with your team.

Earn Points by Defeating Bosses

Once you are ready, defeat enemies as fast as possible. Do this by defeating enemeis while avoiding attacks as much as possible.

How to Unlock Tactical Simulacra

Reach Union Level 14

You need to reach Union Level 14 as a prerequisite in order to unlock the event. You can complete main story quests and side quests in order to raise your Union Level quickly.

How to Increase Union Level

Tactical Simulacra Event Details

Event Information

Wuthering Waves Tactical Simulacra Off-Tune.png

Event Start November 27, 2025
Event End December 15, 2025
How to Unlock Reach Union Level 14

Tactical Simulacra IV: Off Tune was released on November 27, 2025, and can only be accessed at Union Level 14 and above!

Tactical Simulacra IV Rewards

Total Rewards

Tactical Simulacra IV: Off-Tune Rewards
Astrite Astrite
(x600)
Premium Resonance Potion Premium Resonance Potion
(x16)
Premium Sealed Tube Premium Sealed Tube
(x16)
Premium Energy Core Premium Energy Core
(x16)
Premium Tuner Premium Tuner
(x100)
Forgery Advanced Supply Forgery Advanced Supply
(x12)
Advanced Enclosure Tank Advanced Enclosure Tank
(x12)
Shell Credit Shell Credit
(x608,888)
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Stage Rewards

Stage Rewards
Stage 01 Reach 1,000 points:

Reach 1,200 points:

Reach 1,300 points:
Stage 02 Reach 1000 points:

Reach 1,200 points:

Reach 1,300 points:
Stage 03 Reach 1,000 points:

Reach 2,000 points:

Reach 2,300 points:
Stage 04 Reach 1,000 points:

Reach 2,000 points:

Reach 2,300 points:
Stage 05 Reach 1,000 points:

Reach 2,000 points:

Reach 2,500 points:
Stage 06 Reach 2,000 points:

Reach 3,000 points:

Reach 4,000 points:

Reach 5,000 points:

Previous Tactical Simulacra Event Runs

Previous Event Run Event Dates
Tactical Simulacra III
(Version 2.1)
February 27, 2025
- March 13, 2025
Tactical Simulacra II
(Version 1.4)
December 19, 2024
- January 1, 2025
Tactical Simulacra
(Version 1.1)
July 20, 2024
- August 8, 2024

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