Best 8 Support Units in Wuthering Waves 2026
Supports are judged by how much total team damage they add and how universally they fit. Shorekeeper and Verina multiply every carry; Sanhua and Yangyuan are the best free enablers.
How We Rank These
A support's job is to multiply the carry's output — usually through Outro buffs, Energy Regen, and fast Concerto so the carry gets more turns. Shorekeeper and Verina are the premium picks; Sanhua is the standout free enabler.
Shorekeeper
Spectro Rectifier healer whose Liberation heals the team and whose Outro + buffs raise the whole team's ATK and CRIT. Attribute-agnostic, so she fits any team.
Watch out: Limited 5★; her value is concentrated in premium teams.
Verina
Spectro Rectifier healer obtained for free who buffs the next Resonator's ATK via coordinated attacks and Outro. The default sustain for most accounts.
Watch out: Needs Energy Regen investment to use her Liberation often.
Sanhua
Glacio Sword sub-DPS who builds Concerto almost instantly and grants a huge Heavy Attack / Glacio buff via Outro. The best free enabler for Camellya and Glacio carries.
Watch out: Her value is as an enabler, not personal damage; she barely stays on-field.
Zhezhi
Glacio Rectifier coord enabler who amplifies Glacio / coordinated-attack damage and feeds Concerto fast. Fits Carlotta and Jinhsi.
Watch out: Limited 5★; Glacio / Spectro-focused value.
Iuno
Aero Gauntlets support who grants a big Heavy Attack / Aero buff and builds Concerto fast. The premium Aero enabler for Jiyan and Cartethyia.
Watch out: Limited 5★; Aero-focused value.
Ciaccona
Aero Pistols sub-DPS who amplifies Aero Erosion and buffs the Aero team. The default enabler for Cartethyia.
Watch out: Limited 5★; Aero Erosion-focused value.
Yangyang
Free Aero Sword support who grants Energy Regen and a small ATK buff via Outro. The default free Aero enabler for Jiyan.
Watch out: Lower ceiling than limited supports; her buffs are modest.
Yuanwu
Free Electro Gauntlets support who shields and buffs Resonance Skill damage. A serviceable free partner for Calcharo.
Watch out: Modest personal contribution; mainly a shield + buff piece.
Verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Sanhua so valued if she is a 4★?
Her value is her near-instant Concerto and the Heavy Attack / Glacio buff on her Outro, which is exactly what quickswap carries like Camellya need. She enables top damage on a free team.
Shorekeeper or Verina — which should I build?
Both. Verina is free and your default healer; Shorekeeper is the premium upgrade whose team ATK / CRIT buff is larger. Run Verina until you pull Shorekeeper, then use both.