Augusta’s massive DMG output, chain combo-focused playstyle, and self-buffing potential saw her take the spot as the ultimate Electro DPS in Wuthering Waves, even as her reliance on Heavy Attack DMG narrows her best team and build options—at least until Iuno arrives.
The best weapons for Augusta in Wuthering Waves
Like all featured resonators, the best weapon for Augusta in Wuthering Waves is her signature 5-star, Thunderflare Dominion. Offering 12.1% CRIT Rate and 675 ATK, the broadblade increases her Heavy Attack DMG by 20% for 15 seconds following her Intro or Resonance Skill. But that’s not all, as after each Glory’s Favor activation, it also provides her with a 7.2% increase in Heavy ATK DMG DEF negation (R1). The effect can stack up to five times for a 36% debuff while shielded.
If you don’t have the resources for it, or want to save your Astrite for future banners, Jiyan’s Verdant Summit is then Augusta’s best pick and a close second to her signature. The reason? It’s a 48 percent boost in CRIT DMG and still an unmatched 48 percent Heavy Attack DMG increase following a quick Intro + Liberation combo (R1). Unlike Thunderflare Dominion, the 5-star also offers the usual 12 percent all-attribute bonus passive.
Best 4-Star and F2P Weapons
Thanks to its high ATK, the 5-star Lustrous Razor takes the spot as the best F2P pick for Augusta. Among the 4-stars, however, the newly released Pioneer Podcast-exclusive Aureate Zenith takes the crown, as it offers 40.5 percent Crit DMG and boosts her ATK and Heavy Attack DMG by 7.2 and 10.2 percent after performing any of her Resonance Liberation variants. All values are related to the weapons at R1.
To recap and give you another 5-star alternative, here are the best weapons for Augusta in Wuthering Waves:
| Weapon | Reasons Why (R1) | How to Acquire |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderflare Dominion | Thunderflare Dominion’s consistent Heavy ATK DMG Bonus and easy-to-trigger DEF bypassing effect make it the best fit for Augusta’s playstyle. | Gacha |
| Verdant Summit | Going beyond its CRIT DMG substat, the weapon’s 48% boost in Heavy Attack DMG allows it to be a more than worthy fit. If you have it, getting her signature becomes a matter of preference, not necessity. | Gacha |
| Ages of Harvest | Allows Augusta to get both a good CRIT Rate increase (24.3%) and a handy damage boost to her Resonance Skill. | Gacha |
| Lustrous Razor | Offers a good amount of ATK (588 + 36.5%) and a 12% Electro DMG boost from the get-go. | Standard Gacha. It can also be acquired for free as your 5-star Weapon Supply Chest pick. |
| Aureate Zenith | The best 4-star option. Offers a good deal of CRit DMG and a welcome boost to Heavy ATK DMG. | By selecting it as your Premium Battle Pass chosen weapon. |
The best Sonata and Echoes for Augusta
Handmade for her, Crown of Valor shines as the best Sonata for Augusta by a large margin, via its ability to increase her ATK and CRIT DMG by up to 30 percent and 20 percent while shielded, an effect she can easily max out with Glory’s Favor 0.5 interval. As the above only demands three Echoes, we will then pair it with Void Thunder for its 10 percent Electro DMG increase.
To get the best out of Crown of Valor, our Augusta build will then use a 4-3-3-1-1 Echo formation with The False Sovereign as our main. When equipped in the role, its skill allows her to get a 12 percent boost in both Electro and Heavy Attack DMG. Unlike most, the Echo can also be used twice in succession.
Recommended stats and substats
Depending on the main stat of your weapon, you should go with either CRIT Rate or DMG for your main echo, while always prioritizing the DPS-specific pairs of Electro DMG and ATK for the remaining picks. Substat-wise, prioritize CRIT and Heavy Attack DMG. Remember, to get the most out of any DPS, you must aim for a minimum of 60 percent Crit Rate and 150/200 percent CRIT DMG. Ideally, aim for 70 and 250+.
The best Augusta team in Wuthering Waves
Thanks to his ability to massively boost her Heavy ATK DMG, the best Augusta team in Wuthering Waves mirrors Jiyan’s by having Mortefi as its support/foundation. The duo is then joined by either Shorekeeper or Verina in the healer slot, with the former being the premier choice given her CRIT Rate buff. Until Iuno arrives and takes Mortefi’s spot as her best support, this team is also the only one in the game capable of buffing Augusta efficiently. Here’s the best rotation for it:
- Start by taking Augusta to the field and focusing on building up Prowess and unlocking a Majesty stack via her chained Heavy Attack and Skill combos. Make sure to also mix in Sword of Eternal Oath (her first Liberation) to build up Ascendancy faster. Can be skipped after unlocking her Blazing Valor Inherent Skill.
- Use her Outro Skill (Battlesong of the Unyielding) to send Mortefi in.
- Use everything in your disposal before triggering his Echo Skill buff and performing his Outro to give Augusta a stack of Majesty, the Crown of Wills effect, and a 38% Heavy ATK Bonus effect.
- Perform the Undying Sunlight: Plunge combo and cast Sublime is the Sun to enter her Liberation (aka Sworn Allegiance) state and stop time.
- Go wild.
- Repeat.
Be sure to take a look at all of the Wuthering Waves’ active codes for a welcome dose of Astrite. Believe me, you’ll need it if you want to get her best support.
