This is a guide to the six Forbidden Waters stages of Wuthering Waves' new endgame mode, Whimpering Wastes. See a guide for all Forbidden Waters stages, recommended teams and tokens, and general tips in this guide!

Stage 1 Forbidden Waters Guide

Siren's Boneyard Stage Guide

Stage Information

Stage 1: Siren's Boneyard
Environment Report	Glacio and Spectro DMG are increased by 10%.
Total Score	S Tier: 1600 pts A Tier: 1200 pts B Tier: 800 pts Base Clear: 500 pts
1st Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Concerto Energy is restored to 100%.
2nd Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Resonance Energy is restored to 100%.
Rewards	Fusion Eroded Coin Electro Eroded Coin

Enemy Information

First Half	Second Half
Level 50	Level 50
Cuddle Wuddle Frostscourge Stalker Galescourge Stalker Lottie Lost Nimbus Wraith Voltscourge Stalker	Chirpuff Cyan-Feathered Heron Fission Junrock Gulpuff Rocksteady Guardian Vanguard Junrock Violet-Feathered Heron

Best Team Composition

Premium Teams
Phoebe Spectro Frazzle (1st Half)	Phoebe	Rover (Spectro)	Shorekeeper
	Spectro Eroded Coin
Carlotta Zhezhi Glacio (2nd Half)	Carlotta	Zhezhi	Shorekeeper
	Glacio Eroded Coin
Non-Premium Teams
Chixia DPS (1st Half)	Chixia	Mortefi	Youhu
	Glacio Eroded Coin
Rover Sanhua Duo (2nd Half)	Rover (Havoc)	Sanhua	Baizhi
	Glacio Eroded Coin

The Forbidden Waters stages are relatively simple. Any well-built character and team can clear them even if they don't work with the Environment Report.

The First Stage of Forbidden Waters provides a small boost to Glacio and Spectro DMG. As such, both Phoebe and Carlotta carry teams are recommended to take advantage of these elemental buffs.

For more F2P teams, a Rover (Havoc) and Sanhua Dual DPS team can also take advantage of the Glacio DMG boost, and a Chixia Hypercarry team can also take the stage on as the difficulty is still low.

Stage 2 Forbidden Waters Guide

Darkblight Ruins Stage Guide

Stage Information

Stage 2: Darkblight Ruins
Environment Report	Fusion and Electro DMG are increased by 10%.
Total Score	S Tier: 1600 pts A Tier: 1200 pts B Tier: 800 pts Base Clear: 500 pts
1st Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Concerto Energy is restored to 100%.
2nd Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Resonance Energy is restored to 100%.
Rewards	Aero Eroded Coin Havoc Eroded Coin

Enemy Information

First Half	Second Half
Level 55	Level 55
Aero Prism Calcified Junrock Chop Chop: Headless Chop Chop: Leftless Chop Chop: Rightless Golden Junrock Rage Against the Statue	Baby Viridblaze Saurian Clang Bang Hurriclaw Viridblaze Saurian

Best Team Composition

Premium Teams
Changli Encore Fusion (1st Half)	Changli	Encore	Shorekeeper
	Fusion Eroded Coin
Xiangli Yao DPS (2nd Half)	Xiangli Yao	Yinlin	Shorekeeper
	Electro Eroded Coin
Non-Premium Teams
Chixia DPS (1st Half)	Chixia	Mortefi	Youhu
	Fusion Eroded Coin
Rover Sanhua Duo (2nd Half)	Rover (Havoc)	Sanhua	Baizhi
	Glacio Eroded Coin

The Forbidden Waters stages are relatively simple. Any well-built character and team can clear them even if they don't work with the Environment Report.

The 2nd Forbidden Waters stage buffs Fusion and Electro DMG. A Xiangli Yao Hypercarry team is recommended as the premium option, to maximize the Electro DMG buff, while a Changli and Encore Duo benefits from the Fusion DMG buffs.

The Chixia Hypercarry team is a more accessible option that also looks to maximize the Fusion DMG buff, while Rover (Havoc) and Sanhua are strong enough to make do without using the Environment Report bonus.

Stage 3 Forbidden Waters Guide

Mistbound Lair Stage Guide

Stage Information

Stage 3: Mistbound Lair
Environment Report	Aero and Havoc DMG are increased by 10%.
Total Score	S Tier: 1600 pts A Tier: 1200 pts B Tier: 800 pts Base Clear: 500 pts
1st Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Concerto Energy is restored to 100%.
2nd Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Resonance Energy is restored to 100%.
Rewards	Judgement Lost Flag Sermon Lost Flag Hunting Lost Flag

Enemy Information

First Half	Second Half
Level 60	Level 60
Fae Ignis Frostscourge Stalker Galescourge Stalker Hurriclaw Lottie Lost Voltscourge Stalker	Cyan-Feathered Heron Roseshroom Sabyr Boar Violet-Feathered Heron Young Roseshroom

Best Team Composition

Premium Teams
Camellya Roccia Havoc (1st Half)	Camellya	Roccia	Shorekeeper
	Havoc Eroded Coin
Jiyan DPS (2nd Half)	Jiyan	Mortefi	Shorekeeper
	Aero Eroded Coin
Non-Premium Teams
Aalto Yangyang Aero (1st Half)	Aalto	Yangyang	Baizhi
	Aero Eroded Coin
Rover Sanhua Duo (2nd Half)	Rover (Havoc)	Sanhua	Baizhi
	Havoc Eroded Coin

The Forbidden Waters stages are relatively simple. Any well-built character and team can clear them even if they don't work with the Environment Report.

Forbidden Waters Stage 3 provides teams with a boost to Aero and Havoc DMG. The Camellya Roccia team can take advantage of the latter, while a Jiyan Hypercarry makes use of the former.

For F2P options, Aalto and Yangyang work as a dual-Aero-DPS team, with Yangyang batterying Aalto for his ults. Rover (Havoc) can also now make full use of the Environment Report buff.

Stage 4 Forbidden Waters Guide

Weeping Walkway Stage Guide

Stage Information

Stage 4: Weeping Walkway
Environment Report	Each time Coordinated Attack DMG is dealt, Coordinated Attack DMG is Amplified by 4% for 15s, stacking up to 5 times.
Total Score	S Tier: 1600 pts A Tier: 1200 pts B Tier: 800 pts Base Clear: 500 pts
1st Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Concerto Energy is restored to 100%.
2nd Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Resonance Energy is restored to 100%.
Rewards	Absolver Captain's Seal

Enemy Information

First Half	Second Half
Level 65	Level 65
Diggy Duggy Fae Ignis Hocus Pocus Lottie Lost Rage Against the Statue	Abyssal Gladius Dwarf Cassowary Nimbus Wraith Vitreum Dancer

Best Team Composition

Premium Teams
Jinhsi DPS (1st Half)	Jinhsi	Zhezhi	Verina
	Judgement Lost Flag
Xiangli Yao Yinlin Electro (2nd Half)	Xiangli Yao	Yinlin	Shorekeeper
	Judgement Lost Flag
Non-Premium Teams
Danjin DPS (1st Half)	Danjin	Mortefi	Baizhi
	Hunting Lost Flag
Rover Sanhua Duo (2nd Half)	Rover (Havoc)	Sanhua	Baizhi
	Sermon Lost Flag

The Forbidden Waters stages are relatively simple. Any well-built character and team can clear them even if they don't work with the Environment Report.

Stage 4 of Forbidden Waters enhances Coordinated Attack DMG, so teams that include Resonators who specialize in this are best suited here. For premium options, a Jinhsi Zhezhi or Xiangli Yao Yinlin team both have a sub-DPS who maximizes the buff.

Similarly, Mortefi supporting a F2P carry like Danjin will also appreciate the buff. And the Rover (Havoc) and Sanhua team remains a powerful option thanks to the former's power as a main carry.

Stage 5 Forbidden Waters Guide

Starfall Expanse Stage Guide

Stage Information

Stage 5: Starfall Expanse
Environment Report	Each time Basic Attack DMG is dealt, all Attribute DMG is increased by 2% for 15s, stacking up to 10 times.
Total Score	S Tier: 1600 pts A Tier: 1200 pts B Tier: 800 pts Base Clear: 500 pts
1st Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Concerto Energy is restored to 100%.
2nd Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Resonance Energy is restored to 100%.
Rewards	Pilgrim Captain's Seal

Enemy Information

First Half	Second Half
Level 70	Level 70
Chop Chop Diggy Duggy Electro Predator Glacio Predator Hocus Pocus Vitreum Dancer	Calcified Junrock Cuddle Wuddle Diggy Duggy Fae Ignis Golden Junrock Nimbus Wraith

Best Team Composition

Premium Teams
Phoebe Spectro Frazzle (1st Half)	Phoebe	Rover (Spectro)	Shorekeeper
	Hunting Lost Flag
Carlotta Zhezhi Glacio (2nd Half)	Carlotta	Zhezhi	Shorekeeper
	Judgement Lost Flag
Non-Premium Teams
Danjin DPS (1st Half)	Danjin	Mortefi	Baizhi
	Hunting Lost Flag
Rover Sanhua Duo (2nd Half)	Rover (Havoc)	Sanhua	Baizhi
	Sermon Lost Flag

The Forbidden Waters stages are relatively simple. Any well-built character and team can clear them even if they don't work with the Environment Report.

The stage buff for Stage 5 is an all Attribute DMG increase that stacks off of Basic Attacks. For premium options, characters that use Basic Attacks a lot in their rotations, like Phoebe and Carlotta, are recommended.

Danjin is a F2P option who also uses her Basic Attacks a lot, charging the stage buff quickly. Similarly, Rover (Havoc) also relies on their basics in rotations, and can do well here too.

Stage 6 Forbidden Waters Guide

Burial Bay Stage Guide

Stage Information

Stage 6: Burial Bay
Environment Report	Heavy Attack DMG is Amplified by 10%.
Total Score	S Tier: 1600 pts A Tier: 1200 pts B Tier: 800 pts Base Clear: 500 pts
1st Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Concerto Energy is restored to 100%.
2nd Half Stage Info	When entering a Challenge, Resonance Energy is restored to 100%.
Rewards	Plunderer Captain's Seal

Enemy Information

First Half	Second Half
Level 75	Level 75
Aero Prism Cyan-Feathered Heron Fission Junrock Gulpuff Nimbus Wraith Rage Against the Statue Rage Against the Statue Vanguard Junrock Violet-Feathered Heron	Dwarf Cassowary Fae Ignis Frostscourge Stalker Galescourge Stalker Hocus Pocus Lottie Lost Vitreum Dancer Voltscourge Stalker

Best Team Composition

Premium Teams
Phoebe Spectro Frazzle (1st Half)	Phoebe	Rover (Spectro)	Shorekeeper
	Hunting Lost Flag
Jiyan DPS (2nd Half)	Jiyan	Mortefi	Shorekeeper
	Hunting Lost Flag
Non-Premium Teams
Danjin DPS (1st Half)	Danjin	Mortefi	Baizhi
	Hunting Lost Flag
Rover Sanhua Duo (2nd Half)	Rover (Havoc)	Sanhua	Baizhi
	Sermon Lost Flag

The Forbidden Waters stages are relatively simple. Any well-built character and team can clear them even if they don't work with the Environment Report.

The last Forbidden Waters stage directly buffs Heavy Attack DMG. Characters whose damage comes from using Heavy Attacks, like Phoebe or Jiyan can make great use of the buff to augment their damage.

For F2P options, Danjin's Heavy Attack is her biggest burst damage tool, and it gets buffed by the stage. Rover (Havoc) can also work, as their damage potential is high enough despite not really relying on Heavy Attacks.

Forbidden Waters General Tips

Forbidden Waters Tips and Tricks
Any Well Built Team Can Work Save Limited Tokens for Later Stages Take Note of Stage Info Buffs

Any Well Built Team Can Work

Forbidden Waters are the easiest Whimpering Wastes stages, and the Environment Report effects aren't at a high level yet. Players can attempt these stages with any well built team, and should be able to get an S regardless.

Save Limited Tokens for Later Stages

There will be Tokens that grant buffs when equipped for a stage; these tokens can either be unlimited use or only available for a finite amount of uses. The former are usually weaker, while the latter have stronger effects.

Save the limited-use Tokens for more difficult stages, and use the unlimited-use Tokens to clear out the lower levels first.

Take Note of Stage Info Buffs

Aside from the Environment Report, each half also has its own set of special conditions. For halves that fill Concerto Energy up to full at the start, consider bringing characters with powerful Intro or Outro Skills, like Mortefi or Sanhua's buffs on Outro.

On the flipside, stages that fill up Resonance Energy to max at the beginning may be better suited to characters with heavy-impact Resonance Liberations, such as Shorekeeper or Carlotta.

Wuthering Waves Related Guides

Whimpering Wastes Guide and Rewards

Whimpering Wastes Stages

Permanent Stages

Monthly Rotating Stages