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Wuthering Waves (WuWa)

Synergy Drill Stage Guide | Tidal Defense Simulator

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Wuthering Waves - Synergy Drill Stage Guide | Tidal Defense Simulator

Synergy Drill is the second stage in Deathtrap Mode of the Tidal Defense Simulator event in Version 2.6 of Wuthering Waves. See Synergy Drill's map layout, best combat machines, best tactics, and tips on how to complete the stage in this guide!

Synergy Drill Map Layout and Enemies

Synergy Drill Map and Enemies Information
No. of Waves 10
List of Enemies
Lumiscale Construct Lumiscale Construct
x1
Fae Ignis Fae Ignis
x7
Fusion Prism Fusion Prism
x1
Havoc Prism Havoc Prism
x18
Spectro Prism Spectro Prism
x1
Aero Predator Aero Predator
x6
Cruisewing Cruisewing
x18
Electro Predator Electro Predator
x18
Glacio Predator Glacio Predator
x61
Tick Tack Tick Tack
x164
Chop Chop: Headless Chop Chop: Headless
x4

The map layout for the Synergy Drill stage is identical to the previous Combat Drill stage. There are two lanes at the bottom of the map that merge in the southeastern intersection. The terrain of the stage allows for liberal use of all types of Combat Machines.

Synergy Drill Best Combat Machines

Recommended Combat Machines

Freeze Jet Freeze Jet Frost Spout Frost Spout Glacio Beacon Glacio Beacon
Hologram Echo: Chest Mimic Hologram Echo: Chest Mimic Hologram Echo: Hoartoise Hologram Echo: Hoartoise Repulsion Field Repulsion Field
Shock Inductor Shock Inductor Stun Emitter Stun Emitter

As the final chokepoint near the Energy Matrix is a hallway with ceilings, the defenses can utilize the powerful Ceiling Combat Machines. The Hologram Echo: Chest Mimic, Freeze Jet and Shock inductor will be the stars of the defense, with other Machines providing CC.

Synergy Drill Best Tactics

Recommended Tactics

Tactic Set Tactic Name
Universal Tactics ・Ceiling Boost
・Fusion Boost
Saturation Fire ・Exposed Weakness
・Glacio Boost (ATK/Crit Rate/Crit DMG)
・Electro Synergy
・Glacio Synergy
Silent Lightning ・Enhanced Paralysis (ATK/Crit Rate/Crit DMG)
Silver Bullet ・Shell Credit Boost (ATK/Crit Rate/Crit DMG)
・Budget Optimization

For the strategy on this stage, the selected Tactics focus on buffing Ceiling Combat Machines and their related Elements. The options from the Universal Tactics and Saturation Fire sets will help amp the damage of the main DPS Machines on the ceiling.

The Silver Bullet choices provide even more offensive power, while also having utility via Budget Optimization's cost reduction. Lastly, as the build is not Paralysis-focused, the Silent Lightning tactics are mostly avoided save for Enhanced Paralysis' damage amp.

Synergy Drill Stage Tips

Synergy Drill Recommended Tips





Set Up at the Final Chokepoint

Synergy Drill Main Chokepoint

The hallway right before the Energy Matrix is where all enemies will pass, making it an ideal location for concentrating defenses. It is a relatively wider hallway as well, allowing you more leeway to place down Combat Machines.

Spam Ceiling Combat Machines

As the hallway has a Ceiling portion, focus on using the Ceiling Combat Machines such as the Hologram Echo: Chest Mimic, Freeze Jet, and Shock Inductor as your main damaging Machines.

These Ceiling-based Combat Machines are very powerful both in their damage and their utility, and can easily deal with both swarms and tougher enemies.

Collect Coins From the Chest Mimic

Chest Mimic Sim Coin Drop

On top of their good damaage, the Hologram Echo: Chest Mimic has a special bonus ability of granting enemies it defeats a chance to drop Sim Coins. Pick these Sim Coins up for extra resources for your defenses.

Add Support With CC Machines

Synergy Drill Defense Set Up

In addition to the Ceiling Combat Machines, use the Frost Spout, Glacio Beacon, and Stun Emitter to further hamper enemies as they pass through the hallway by layering additional slows and stuns on them.

Add Hoartoises at the Start of the Track

Synergy Drill Hoartoises at the Start

Once your main defenses are strong, you may opt to add several Hologram Echo: Hoartoise at the very beginning of the track, as these can knock off pesky enemies like Prisms and the Fae Ignis.

Take Out Threats With the Repulsion Field

Lastly, use the Repulsion Field as an on-demand form of crowd-control, to knock targets off the track, or to push them back into the range of your defenses.

Synergy Drill Stage Information

Basic Information

Stage Information
Stage Type:
Deathtrap
Threat Level:
Deathtrap
Rewards
Sim Ingot Icon Sim Ingot x100
Echo Synergy Tactics Set
All Challenge Goals
CheckmarkRemaining Durability more or equal to 1

CheckmarkRemaining Durability more or equal to 5

CheckmarkRemaining Durability more or equal to 10

Wuthering Waves Related Guides

Wuthering Waves Tidal Defense Simulator Slim

Tidal Defense Simulator Event Guide

Pass Guardian Stages

Threat: Overlord
Stage Guides 1 IconAbyssal Pass Stage Guides 2 IconSunken Ruins
Threat: Elite
Stage Guides 1 IconLone Bridge Stage Guides 2 IconForsaken Court Stage Guides 3 IconCrumbling City
Stage Guides 4 IconAbyssal Pass Stage Guides 5 IconMazed Aisle Stage Guides 6 IconSunken Ruins
Threat: Common
Stage Guides 1 IconLone Bridge Stage Guides 2 IconForsaken Court Stage Guides 3 IconCrumbling City
Stage Guides 4 IconAbyssal Pass Stage Guides 5 IconMazed Aisle Stage Guides 6 IconSunken Ruins

Deathtrap Mode Stages

Stage Guides 1 IconCombat Drill Stage Guides 2 IconSynergy Drill
Stage Guides 3 IconTotal Defense Test
(Infinite Mode)

All Tidal Defense Simulator Guides

Corrupted Lumiscale ConstructList of Tacet Discords Glitch SpawnerList of Machines
Freeze JetMachine Tier List -

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1 Anonymous Anonymous 2 months

Thank you for the guide!

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