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 overcome 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, near the Resonance Beacon. Players can climb or use the Flight function to reach it.

The Lifer Board Game: A Strategic Advantage

The Lifer is positioned beside a six-piece board game. Players control black pieces, the Lifer controls white. Placing a black piece on the outer circle opens maze walls and gates in that direction. The game isn't mandatory for combat, but crucial for buff removal. Winning before buff removal is strongly discouraged.

Removing the Lifer's Buffs

The Lifer possesses seven buffs, four removable using the Stake of Imbalance, and three 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 2s of inactivity.
• Desire for Escape: 25% ATK increase, plus an additional 25% every 20s.
• Impending Stalemate: 20% ATK increase per hit (stacks up to 4 times, resets after 6s without dealing damage).
• Decay of Time: 200% resistance to all elemental damage types; 25% Max HP increase.

Permanent Buffs:

• Chains of Confinement: Interruption immunity above 50% HP.
• Endless Game: 50% reduction in 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 tool near the Lifer to locate four purple lines leading to four outer maze rooms. Manipulate the board game to open the gates. Each room contains a Stake of Imbalance (marked by a white glow), often requiring minor challenges (defeating Tacet Discords, breaking rocks). Place each Stake in the module near the corresponding winged statue to remove a buff. The purple line will turn yellow upon successful removal.

Defeating the Lifer

With all four removable buffs gone, the Lifer is significantly weaker. Engage via the board game or "Fight it out!" option. Victories yield Premium and Basic/Standard/Advanced Supply Chests (rewards vary per victory). Buffs can be re-enabled for a more challenging fight, though no achievements are tied to this.

Achievements:

• The Lifer's Salvation: Defeat the Lifer.
• The Ring of The Lifer: Obtain all nine chests (three victories).
• Limit of Intelligence: Win the board game.
• Alpha Go: Lose the board game 10 times.

For the board game, focus on preventing the Lifer from connecting three pieces. Its impatience will lead to mistakes you can exploit.