Wuthering Waves: How To Defeat The Lifer

Conquering the Lifer in Wuthering Waves 2.0: 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 effectively weaken and 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 either climb the walls or utilize the Flight function to reach it.

The Lifer's Board Game

Inside, players encounter a six-piece board game. The goal is to connect three pieces before the Lifer does. Manipulating the black pieces affects the maze's walls; placing a black piece on the outer circle opens walls and gates in that direction. Exiting preserves piece positions. While not mandatory for combat, the board game is crucial for buff removal. Avoid winning before debuffing the Lifer, as it will immediately attack.

Removing the Lifer's Buffs

The Lifer possesses seven buffs, four removable using the Stake of Imbalance. These buffs are visible on a glowing yellow module behind the Lifer.

Removable Buffs (using Stake of Imbalance):

• Growing Loneliness: HP recovery after 2 seconds of inactivity.
• Desire for Escape: Increased ATK and escalating DMG over time.
• Impending Stalemate: Stacking ATK increase on DMG dealt.
• Decay of Time: Significant elemental resistance and increased Max HP.

Permanent Buffs:

• Chains of Confinement: Interruption immunity above 50% HP.
• Endless Game: Reduced Immobilization duration.
• Divine Garden: Repels and damages nearby enemies after taking significant DMG.

Use the Sensor tool near the Lifer to locate four purple lines leading to four outer maze rooms, each containing a Stake of Imbalance. Manipulate the board game to open the gates to these rooms. Each room presents a minor challenge (defeating Discords, breaking rocks, or simple retrieval). Place each Stake in the corresponding module to remove a buff; the purple line will turn yellow upon success.

Defeating the Lifer

With the four removable buffs gone, the Lifer is significantly weaker. Engage via the board game or the "Fight it out!" option. Its attacks are less threatening.

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

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 (for all nine chests).
• Limit of Intelligence: Win the board game against the Lifer.
• Alpha Go: Lose the board game against the Lifer ten times.

For the board game, focus on preventing the Lifer from creating lines; it will eventually make a mistake.