Wuthering Waves – Iuno build and materials guide

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Show fate who’s boss with the ultimate Iuno build for Wuthering Waves! Iuno is a powerful 5-Star character who uses Gauntlets and deals Aero damage. As a Resonator, she excels at boosting her teammates and keeping them alive, making her a great choice for Support or Sub-DPS roles.

Iuno’s gameplay centers around activating her Lunar Cycle state, which gives her access to her core abilities. She enters this state by using either Resonance Skill or Resonance Liberation, both of which also replenish her Sentience – a resource unique to her. While in Lunar Cycle, Iuno can float instead of jumping, and her Heavy Attack changes, letting her switch between two distinct modes.

Okay, so when you first start, you’re in Half Moon mode. Basically, when I attack with the Moonring in this mode, it does Aero damage, but it’s special because it also builds up my Resonance Liberation and restores my Sentience. It’s a really good way to get things going!

Iuno’s New Moon mode lets her attack with the Moonbow, inflicting Aero damage that also qualifies as Resonance Liberation damage. While in this mode, she can spend Sentience to boost her Basic Attack, Resonance Skill, and Dodge Counter damage, heal teammates, and gain Concerto Energy faster.

Once Iuno’s Concerto Energy is maxed out, her powerful attack changes to Absolute Fullness. This ends her current Lunar Cycle and deals Aero damage that also counts towards Resonance Liberation. It also creates the Full Moon domain where she stands. Allies inside this domain recover health and stamina, and those near it gain a shield that builds up the Blessing of the Wan Light buff. This buff increases damage dealt by Iuno from all sources, stacking up to ten times.

Iuno works really well with characters who create shields, and she can also boost her own damage because she can shield herself in battle. Plus, her special outro ability makes the next powerful attack from a teammate even stronger.

Best Iuno weapons – Wuthering Waves

Iuno’s main weapon, Moongazer’s Sigil, significantly increases her damage output. It boosts her critical hit rate, attack power, and Resonance Liberation damage. Plus, when Iuno has a shield, the weapon allows a portion of her Resonance Liberation damage to bypass the enemy’s defense. This effect stacks up to five times and automatically maxes out whenever she uses her Intro Skill.

Best Iuno weapons in Wuthering Waves:

  • Moongazer’s Sigil (5-Star)
  • Verity’s Handle (5-Star)
  • Aether Strike (4-Star)
  • Stonard (4-Star)
  • Celestial Spiral (4-Star)
  • Marcato (4-Star)
  • Gauntlets#21D (4-Star)

Best Iuno Echoes – Wuthering Waves

Like Augusta, Iuno works really well with the Crown of Valor, which boosts her attack and critical hit damage every time she gets a shield – and she gains shields easily. To complete her build, add two pieces from one of the Aero sets for even more Aero damage. The Lady of the Sea is the best main piece for Iuno, as it deals Aero damage and increases both Aero damage and Resonance Liberation damage.

Best Iuno Echoes in Wuthering Waves:

  • Sonata Effect: Crown of Valor (3-Set) + Sierra Gale (2-Set) / Windward Pilgrimage (2-Set) / Gusts of Welkin (2-Set)
  • Main Echo: Lady of the Sea

Best Echoes main stats for Iuno in Wuthering Waves:

  • 4 Cost: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate
  • 3 Cost: Aero DMG
  • 3 Cost: Aero DMG
  • 1 Cost: ATK %
  • 1 Cost: ATK %

Best Echoes sub stats for Iuno in Wuthering Waves:

  • CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK %, Energy Regeneration, Resonance Liberation DMG

Best Iuno teams – Wuthering Waves

Iuno works really well as a secondary damage dealer, especially for characters who can protect themselves with shields. However, she’s flexible and can fit into many different team setups.

  • Augusta (Main DPS), Iuno (Sub DPS), Shorekeeper (Support)

Iuno works exceptionally well with Augusta because Septimont’s Ephor can really boost the Full Moon domain, and Iuno significantly increases damage from heavy attacks. Plus, she provides extra healing, which is always helpful. Shorekeeper or Verina are commonly used to round out the team.

  • Iuno (Main DPS), Ciaccona (Sub DPS), Shorekeeper (Support)

Iuno could easily be the primary damage dealer, especially if paired with a secondary damage dealer like Ciaccona or Jianxin, who would help increase her overall damage.

Iuno ascension materials – Wuthering Waves

Now that you’ve added Iuno to your team, you’ll need these materials to help her gain levels quickly:

  • LF Polygon Core x4
  • MF Polygon Core x12
  • HF Polygon Core x12
  • FF Polygon Core x4
  • Abyssal Husk x46
  • Silverglow Bloom x60
  • Shell Credits x170,000

You can find Polygon Core by defeating the Tacet Discords that wander Rinascita. To get Abyssal Husk, you’ll need to beat the Lady of the Sea. Silverglow Bloom grows on the Sanguis Plateau in Septimont. And if you’re looking for Shell Credits, the Simulation Challenge at the Training Grounds in major cities is the best place to earn them.

Besides increasing Iuno’s level, you’ll also need to improve her skills. Here’s a list of the materials required to do so:

  • LF Polygon Core x25
  • MF Polygon Core x28
  • HF Polygon Core x40
  • FF Polygon Core x57
  • Cadence Seed x25
  • Cadence Bud x28
  • Cadence Leaf x55
  • Cadence Blossom x67
  • The Netherworld’s Stare x26
  • Shell Credits x2,030,000

You can find the materials listed earlier in the text by looking above. Cadence Seed, Bud, Leaf, and Blossom can be obtained by playing the Forgery Challenge: Moonlit Groves or Abyss of Sacrifice (found in the Guidebook), or by buying them in limited amounts from shops in major cities. Hecate drops the Netherworld’s Stare.

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2025-09-16 22:48