Hey there, Rover! Are you ready for the next big thing hitting Wuthering Waves? A storm of fire and fury is coming, and her name is Galbrena. She’s the brand-new 5-star Fusion-Pistol Main DPS dropping in Version 2.7 on October 9, 2025, and trust me, you’ll want to be prepared.
I’ve gathered every piece of information available to create the ultimate guide for you. We’ll cover everything from her devastating gameplay mechanics and kit to her best builds, teams, and even a little lore. Let’s dive in and get you ready to dominate with the Fiend of Ever-burning Flame!
Who is Galbrena? Basic Profile & Lore
First, let’s get to know the character behind the dual pistols.
Rarity: 5★
Element: Fusion
Weapon: Pistols (she dual-wields!)
Role: Main DPS
Alias: Discord Slayer / Fiend of Ever-burning Flame
Release: Version 2.7, featured in the “From Ashes” banner on October 9, 2025.
Signature Weapon: Lux & Umbra (5★ Pistols)
Visuals: Galbrena has a striking design with silver hair, piercing purple eyes, and a sharp black-and-blue outfit. You’ll often see her with fiery motifs and accompanied by a dragon or wolf-like spirit companion.
While her full story is still unfolding in the game, we know she’s a formidable Discord Slayer. She holds a deep, personal grudge against the Tacet Discords, which fuels her incredible power.
Gameplay Mechanic & Kit Breakdown: Master the Flame
Galbrena’s gameplay is all about building up her power to unleash a devastating burst of damage. Her entire kit is centered around transforming into an enhanced “Demon Hypostasis” state. To understand how to play her, you need to master her two states.
Threshold State vs. Demon Hypostasis
Threshold State: This is Galbrena’s default mode. As you deal damage, you’ll build up a unique resource called Sinflame, which is capped at 100 points.
Demon Hypostasis: Once you hit 100 Sinflame, you can activate this state. All of Galbrena’s abilities become massively upgraded. In this state, you also use another resource called Afterflame, which is generated by casting Echo Skills, to boost your damage even further.
Think of it like this: build up Sinflame, transform into a demon, then use Afterflame to absolutely melt your enemies.
Galbrena's Skill List & Priority
To maximize your damage, you need to know which skills to focus on. Here’s a quick breakdown of her kit and the priority for leveling them up.
Skill | Priority | Description |
|---|---|---|
Forte Circuit | High | This is your core mechanic! It’s the key to enabling Demon Hypostasis and maximizing your damage. |
Resonance Liberation | Medium | Your main burst skill for unleashing huge damage in short windows. |
Resonance Skill | Medium | An essential Echo Skill used for building Afterflame during your Demon Hypostasis phase. |
Normal Attack | Medium | Your bread-and-butter for general rotation and building up Sinflame. You’ll be using up to 5 consecutive attacks that deal Fusion DMG. |
Intro Skill | Low | A standard team-swap tool. |
Your general playstyle will be fast-paced, focusing on using your Echo Skills and Heavy Attacks to fill your meters, transform, and then go all out. She feels like a rapid-fire, burst-focused gunfighter.
Resonance Chain (Sequences)
If you’re lucky enough to get duplicates of Galbrena, her Resonance Chain provides some serious power spikes.
S1 (Resonance 1): Provides a CRIT DMG bonus. (Note: This was slightly nerfed in the V5 update).
S2 (Resonance 2): Increases her ATK bonus to a massive 350% (buffed in V5).
S3 (Resonance 3): Her Liberation bonus is raised from 120% to 130%.
Best Weapons for Galbrena
Choosing the right weapon is crucial. Here are the top picks for Galbrena’s dual pistols.
5-Star Weapons
Lux & Umbra (Signature Weapon): Unsurprisingly, her best-in-slot weapon. It offers a high base ATK, CRIT DMG, and a passive tailored to boost her Echo Skill and Heavy Attack output. It’s designed perfectly for her.
Static Mist: A great alternative. It provides CRIT Rate and Energy Regen, which helps with her overall DPS and burst uptime.
Other 5★ Pistols: If you have another 5-star pistol, use the one with the highest CRIT or ATK stats available.
Best 4-Star Weapon Alternatives
Don’t have a 5-star? No problem! These 4-star options are fantastic for her.
Solar Flame: This is an incredible choice. It boosts CRIT Rate and grants a Heavy Attack DMG Bonus for 7 seconds (stacking up to 4 times). This synergizes perfectly with her kit.
Thunderbolt: Another solid pick that focuses on ATK%. When you hit an enemy with a Basic or Heavy Attack, it increases your Resonance Skill DMG.
Nebula: A versatile generalist pistol with a CRIT Rate statline. It’s a good fallback if you don’t have the others.
Weapon | Rarity | Main Stat | Key Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
Lux & Umbra | 5★ | CRIT DMG | Increases ATK, boosts Echo Skill & Heavy Attack DMG |
Static Mist | 5★ | CRIT Rate | Energy Regen and general DPS stats |
Solar Flame | 4★ | CRIT Rate | Increases ATK & grants a stacking Heavy Attack DMG Bonus |
Thunderbolt | 4★ | ATK% | Stacking Resonance Skill DMG Bonus on hit |
Nebula | 4★ | CRIT Rate | Versatile, high general DPS |
Stat Priorities for Galbrena's Build
When you’re building her, focus on these stats to get the most bang for your buck.
Main Stats:
Crit Rate / Crit DMG: Aim for a 1:2 ratio. Once you hit around 65-75% CRIT Rate, pour everything else into CRIT DMG.
ATK%
Heavy Attack DMG (if you can get it as a main stat)
Sub-stats Priority:
CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate
ATK%
Heavy Attack DMG
Fusion DMG Bonus
Try to avoid flat stats as they offer much less value.
Best Echo Sets for Galbrena
Your Echo set should complement her kit by boosting Echo Skill DMG, Heavy Attack DMG, and her core stats (Fusion/ATK/CRIT). While the meta can shift, you’ll want to look for sets with strong Fusion and %ATK passives. As of her release, any combination that prioritizes those bonuses will work wonders.
Best Team Recommendations for Galbrena
Galbrena is a hypercarry, so she needs a team that can support her and amplify her damage. Here are a couple of top-tier team comps.
Top Recommendation: Galbrena + Qiuyuan + Lupa
Why it works: This is the dream team. Qiuyuan is a phenomenal support who buffs CRIT DMG based on his own stats and can amplify Echo Skill DMG. Lupa is a fantastic sub-DPS whose outro skill increases Fusion DMG for the entire team.
Free-to-Play Option: Galbrena + Qiuyuan + Phrolova
Why it works: If you don’t have Lupa, Phrolova is a great substitute. This team provides enough synergy for consistent burst damage and keeps Galbrena firing on all cylinders.
Ascension & Pre-farming Materials
Want to get a head start? Begin farming typical Fusion and Pistol ascension materials. Her signature weapon, Lux & Umbra, uses Phlogiston as its upgrade material, so be sure to stock up on that as well.
Banner Details: “From Ashes”
Get your Tides ready!
Banner Name: “From Ashes”
Launch Date: October 9, 2025
Details: Standard 80-pull pity for a 5-star character, with a 0.8% base rate. Her signature weapon, Lux & Umbra, will be featured on the weapon banner at the same time.
Featured 4★ Characters: The pool includes Aalto, Yangyang, Yuanwu, Sanhua, Mortefi, and Lumi (the exact lineup will be in the official notes).
That’s everything you need to know to get ready for Galbrena’s arrival. She’s shaping up to be an incredibly fun and powerful Main DPS with a high-octane playstyle. Good luck with your pulls, Rover!