The best Aalto build in Wuthering Waves – weapons, echoes and team comps

Hands down one of the most fun characters to use Howling WavesAalto's 23% Aero DMG Deepen Outro Skill buff also sets him apart as the best Aero-focused support in the game.

But since everything is not perfect, its low damage and inability to generate energy like the higher levels of the game will require the use of a very specific build and team. To help you breathe new life into your team, here is the best Aalto build in Howling Waves.

The best weapons for Aalto in Wuthering Waves

With a name that suits it perfectly, the 5 star Static mist is the best weapon for Aalto Howling Waves. The gun is by far the best in the game and will provide both a 24.3% critical rate increase at level 90 and a 12.8% energy regeneration boost. The weapon will also increase Aalto's performance as a support by allowing him to improve the ATK of the character who takes the field after him by 10%.

While not recommended for most, given the game's lack of a top-tier main DPS gun, you can get Static Mist for free by selecting it as your 5-star Weapon Supply Chest choice. Additionally, you can get the 5-Star Weapon Supply Chest by reaching Union level 45 and then claiming it on the Awakening Journey event page.

Best 4 Star Weapons for Aalto

The best 4-star weapon for our Aalto support build is Cadence. The weapon takes the place thanks to its Energy Regeneration substat and how it allows it to gain Concerto Energy in 20 second intervals. Although she's not that impressive at first glance, Cadenza will allow you to counter two of Aalto's weaknesses and improve her behavior in fast rotations.

If our top picks aren't an option for you, the best weapon for Aalto will be Novaburst. The weapon shines by allowing him to gain up to 12% additional ATK while dodging and dashing. For F2P players, craftable #26 guns will be my main choice.

Best sonatas and echoes for Aalto

As our Aalto build aims to maximize his supporting potential, the best Sonata for him is a full version. Clouds in the moonlight. The set is the best universal for offensive/sub-DPS supports and will give him a 10% energy regeneration boost. More importantly, the set will allow him to offer a 22.5% ATK increase to the character who takes the field after him.

When it comes to Echo, go with Impermanence Heron as your primary, given its Resonance Energy generation passive and its ability to add a 12% buff of all damage to Aalto's Outro skill.

Best stats and sub-stats

Since he can deal decent damage with his Mist Bullets and Resonance Liberation, I recommend going with Crit Rate or Crit DMG for your main Echo. The latter only if you are using a critical rate weapon. For the remaining spots, go for Energy Regen, Aero DMG Bonus, and a pair ATK%. If you're using an ER weapon, go for pairs of Aero DMG Bonus and ATK.

In terms of sub-stats, prioritize Crit Rate (regardless of your weapon of choice), Crit DMG, ATK, and ER. As with most characters. try to bring his critical rate to any value above 50% for consistent damage. This is vital, as you may need to perform a few basic and heavy attacks to maximize your damage while he is on the field.

Are Aalto resonance sequences essential?

For those looking to use Aalto in his best role, I recommend aiming for his first sequence node, Trickster Opening Show. The node will reduce the cooldown of its Resonance skill by 4 seconds, increasing its ability to gather energy. His other streaks are all damage related and should only be pursued by those looking to use him as DPS.

Best teams for Aalto in Wuthering Waves

Thanks to his Aero buff, the best team for Aalto features him as offensive support, Jiyan as primary DPS, and Verina or Baizhi as healer. As all of the remaining Aero Resonators in the game, including Aalto himself, are incapable of playing well in the primary DPS role, this is the only late game team he can excel in at the moment.