How to Control Echoes in Wuthering Waves

Version 2.1 of Wuthering Waves introduces Echo Control, a rather useful new mechanic that lets you turn even the most hostile Echoes into temporary allies, with a few catches. With the right know-how, you can manipulate battles, solve Echo-related puzzles, uncover secrets, and shift the tide in your favor to gain a true tactical advantage.

How to Unlock the Ability to Control Echoes in Wuthering Waves

Before you can start bending Echoes to your will, you’ll need the Clearance Module: a special gadget handed to you by Zani during the opening moments of the Version 2.1 main story quest. No Clearance Module means no control, so if you haven’t progressed far enough, it’s time to push forward in the story.

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The catch here is that not all Echoes can be controlled. Only those radiating a golden aura are fair game. If an Echo lacks that shimmering gold glow, its will cannot be dominated by any means. Any attempt to control an Echo without this aura will simply result in it attacking you.

Once you’ve got the Clearance Device, you can temporarily turn these golden-aura Echoes into allies. As long as you remain somewhat near, they will fight alongside you, giving you an edge in battle, and they can even help solve puzzles in the new Vault Underground zone added with 2.1.

Why Should You Control an Echo in Wuthering Waves?

The Vault Underground zone is where you’ll be doing the majority of your Echo Controlling as it features puzzles that require Echo assistance to solve. If you want to advance through it and reach full completion of the area, you’ll need to make use of this mechanic constantly.

Specifically, the Echo Challenge: Dancer Hacking puzzle requires you to use Echo Control to control a Dancer and use it to reach the other side of the room while navigating obstacles in its wake. You’ll be doing this one a few times during your exploration of the vault, so be on the lookout for them.

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Then, there is the combat aspect of Echo Control. Sometimes, a hectic fight can get overwhelming, and a little self-prescribed backup can go a long way toward shifting the tide in your favor. Instead of facing every single enemy head-on, why not have a nearby Echo do some of the heavy lifting for you? Controlled Echoes can serve as extra damage dealers, distractions, or even shields, giving you the breathing room you need to turn the tide of a tasking battle.

Echo Control gives you more flexibility and strategic depth in Wuthering Waves. Upgrade your Clearance Device to take command of more Echoes at a time, and use this mechanic to dominate both puzzles and fights within Vault Underground with style.

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