Wuthering Waves 5-Star Selector: Verina SS Tier Best F2P Pick

Quick Take: Post-Novice Convene, snag Calcharo, Encore, Jianxin, Lingyang, or Verina with the 5-Star Selector. Verina reigns supreme (SS/SSS tier) thanks to her 15% ATK buffs, healing, and 50% DR—perfect for F2P endgame squads. Jianxin slots in strong as a distant second for shields and crowd control. Voucher unlocks at Union Level 2; pity hits at 50 Novice/80 Beginner pulls. (52 words)

Diving Into the 5-Star Selector

Ever hit that early-game wall and wonder which standard 5-Star will carry you? The Beginner's Choice (or Targeted Convene) lets you pick from Calcharo (Electro Broadblade DPS beast), Encore (Fusion Rectifier nuker), Jianxin (Aero Gauntlet all-rounder), Lingyang (Glacio Gauntlet DPS), or Verina (Spectro Rectifier healer extraordinaire). Grab your Voucher of Reciprocal Tides at Union Level 2—it lasts 365 days. Novice Convene locks in a 5-Star by pull 50, and a third selector drops via May 26, 2024 mail (good till May 22, 2025).

How to Pull It Off:

1. Grind to Union Level 2 for the voucher.
2. Bang out 50 Novice pulls sans voucher.
3. Eye your roster for dups.
4. Choose after 80 Beginner pulls.

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The Full Tier List Breakdown (Ver. 2.8)

Rankings don't lie: Verina (SS/SSS), Encore (A), Calcharo/Jianxin (A/B), Lingyang (B/C). Verina? She's dropping 15% ATK buffs, 15% All Damage Deepen, and summons Bell-Borne Geochelone for 50% DR. Jianxin pumps 38% Ultimate buff over a 6-second channel. Calcharo thrives on animation cancels; Encore flips Melee/Ranged; Lingyang's aerials feel sluggish.

Smart Play:

1. Test 'em in Tower of Adversity single-target hell.
2. Go Verina > Jianxin > Encore/Calcharo > Lingyang.
3. If Novice hooked you a DPS already? Pivot.

• SS/SSS: Verina (buffs/healing for any squad).
• A: Encore (Cosmos Rave mode swaps).
• A/B: Calcharo/Jianxin (DPS punch + synergy; shields/control).
• B/C: Lingyang (aerial focus, but clunky).

Role Breakdown: Healer, Support, or DPS?

Verina's your SS/SSS healer/support—no on-field babysitting needed. Jianxin pulls A/B multi-role duty: shields, grouping, heals, even DPS. Calcharo hits A/B with Yinlin synergy; Encore's straight A nuclear DPS; Lingyang's B with a sky-high skill ceiling. Verina slots into Jiyan/Mortefi or Rover/Yangyang crews like a glove; Jianxin brings Chi shields for control comps.

Priority Moves:

1. Verina, hands down.
2. Jianxin if you've got her already.
3. DPS only after supports.

• Healer/Support: Verina (15% ATK/15% Deepen/50% DR).
• Tank/Control: Jianxin (38% Ultimate/6s channel).
• DPS: Calcharo (animation cancels) > Encore > Lingyang.

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Verina vs. The Field: Head-to-Head

Why Verina crushes? Her 15% ATK and 50% DR drop with zero field time—beats Jianxin's 38% Ultimate and Chi shields (tied to that 6s channel). Calcharo edges Encore (Yinlin synergy over parry demands) > Lingyang (just... slow).

Decision Tree:

1. Verina if Novice gave you DPS.
2. Jianxin for tanky picks second/third.
3. Whimpering Wastes trial run.

• Verina > Jianxin: Universal in 3 teams vs. niche control.
• Calcharo > Encore: Synergy edge vs. parry grind.
• DPS < Supports: Power creep (Jiyan laughs last). (Editor's take: Data from 2.8 clears shows supports aging like fine wine.)

Pity and Selection Walkthrough

Pity system's forgiving: 80 pulls for Beginner’s Choice, 50 for Novice, carries over (4-Star every 10). First voucher's 365 days; third till May 22, 2025. Hoard Astrite (160=1 Tide); dodge pre-Novice dups.

Step-by-Step:

1. Union Lv2 → 50 Novice → 80 Beginner.
2. Snag that May 26, 2024 mail.
3. Verina if DPS-loaded.
4. Core her into 3 teams.

F2P Builds and Dream Teams

Verina shines with Fallacy of No Return (4-cost) + 5-piece Bell-Borne Geochelone; Stellar Symphony weapon; pump Forte Circuit/Resonance Liberation. Ascend via LF Howler Core x4/Elegy Tacet Core x46. Jianxin? Chi shield focus.

Build Path:

1. Echoes: 5-piece Bell-Borne (Verina must).
2. Weapons: Stellar Symphony (solid 4-star).
3. Teams: DPS/Sub-DPS/Support balance.

• F2P Verina Squad: Rover (DPS), Yangyang (support), Verina.
• Jianxin Flex: Group foes → unload 38% Ultimate.

Pitfalls and Endgame Grind

Don't voucher pre-Novice (hello, dups). Skip DPS-first— you need 3 full teams. Ver. 2.8 power creep dings Calcharo/Lingyang; Verina/Jianxin? Rock solid.

Endgame Tips:

1. Roster scan post-story/events.
2. Supports for Tower dominance.
3. Baizhi/Yangyang fillers.

Big No-Nos:

• Voucher too soon.
• DPS sans supports.
• Sleeping on 80-pull pity.

FAQ

Best standard 5-Star in Wuthering Waves?
Verina (SS/SSS): 15% ATK buffs, healing, 50% DR—works everywhere.

Worth grabbing Verina on standard?
Absolutely: Zero field time, F2P/endgame staple, laps DPS options.

Top F2P selector pick?
Verina #1, Jianxin #2; Rover/Yangyang duo clears Tower.

How's the selector work?
Union Lv2 voucher (365 days), after 50 Novice; 5 standards; third via May 2024 mail to 2025.

Calcharo, Encore, or Lingyang first?
Nah—power creep bites; Calcharo A-tier only with supports.

When to cash the ticket?
Post-50 Novice, roster check; Verina/Jianxin for 3-team power. (Pro tip: I've skipped this early once—regretted it hard.)