Conquer the Lifer in Wuthering Waves: A Comprehensive Guide
Wuthering Waves version 2.0 introduces the challenging Lifer, a unique Tacet Discord found in the Rinascita region's Oakheart Highcourt maze. This guide details how to defeat this formidable foe.
Locating the Lifer
The Lifer resides in Oakheart Highcourt's maze center, beneath a giant tree. An accessible entrance is located southwest of the Resonance Beacon near Oakheart Highcourt. Players can climb the walls or utilize the Flight function to reach it.
The Lifer Board Game
Inside, you'll find the Lifer beside a board game. Connecting three of your black pieces before the Lifer connects its white pieces opens gates in the maze. Each black piece placed on the outer circle opens walls and gates in that direction. You can exit and re-enter the game, preserving piece positions. While not mandatory for the fight, the board game is crucial for buff removal. Avoid winning before removing buffs, as the Lifer will immediately attack.
Removing the Lifer's Buffs
The Lifer possesses seven buffs; four are removable using the Stake of Imbalance, while three are permanent. The buffs are visible on a glowing yellow module behind the Lifer.
Removable Buffs (using Stake of Imbalance):
- Growing Loneliness: 10% Max HP recovery per second after 2+ seconds without being attacked.
- Desire for Escape: 25% ATK increase; additional 25% DMG increase every 20 seconds.
- Impending Stalemate: 20% ATK increase per DMG instance, stacking up to 4 times (resets after 6 seconds without dealing damage).
- Decay of Time: 200% increased resistance to all element types (Glacio, Fusion, Electro, Aero, Spectro, Havoc) and a 25% Max HP increase.
Permanent Buffs:
- Chains of Confinement: Interruption immunity above 50% HP.
- Endless Game: 50% reduced Immobilization duration.
- Divine Garden: Repels and damages nearby enemies after taking >25% Max HP damage in a single hit.
Obtaining the Stakes of Imbalance:
Use the Sensor near the Lifer to locate four purple lines leading to four outer maze rooms. Manipulate the board game to open the gates to these rooms. Each room contains a Stake of Imbalance (marked with a white glow), often requiring minor challenges (defeating Tacet Discords, breaking rocks). Place each Stake in the module near its corresponding winged statue to remove a buff. The purple line will turn yellow upon successful buff removal.
Defeating the Lifer
After removing all four removable buffs, engage the Lifer. Winning the board game or selecting "Fight it out!" initiates combat. The debuffed Lifer is significantly weaker. Its attacks pose minimal threat.
Rewards for defeating the Lifer:
- First victory: Premium Supply Chest
- Second victory: Premium Supply Chest + three Basic Supply Chests
- Third victory: Advanced Supply Chest + three Standard Supply Chests
You can re-enable buffs for a greater challenge, though no achievements are tied to this.
Lifer Achievements:
- The Lifer's Salvation: Defeat the Lifer.
- The Ring of The Lifer: Defeat the Lifer three times (obtain all nine chests).
- Limit of Intelligence: Win the board game against the Lifer.
- Alpha Go: Lose the board game against the Lifer 10 times.
For the board game, focus on blocking the Lifer's moves; it will eventually make a mistake.
