Hazard Zone Guide - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Version 2.2
Hazard Zone Guide - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Version 2.2
Below is a comprehensive guide to the *Hazard Zone* in **Wuthering Waves (WuWa) Version 2.2**. This guide covers what the Hazard Zone is, how to unlock it, its structure, key mechanics like the Vigor system, strategies for success, and rewards.
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*Hazard Zone Guide - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) Version 2.2*
The *Hazard Zone* is the third and most challenging zone in Wuthering Waves' **Tower of Adversity**, an endgame mode designed to test your combat skills and team-building strategies. In Version 2.2, it remains a key feature for players seeking high-level challenges and valuable rewards. This guide will help you understand how to unlock, navigate, and conquer the Hazard Zone.
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*What is the Hazard Zone?*
The Hazard Zone is part of the Tower of Adversity, which is divided into three zones:
**Stable Zone**: The easiest zone, with one tower and four stages.
**Experimental Zone**: A moderate challenge with two towers, each containing four stages.
**Hazard Zone**: The most difficult zone, featuring three towers with a total of ten stages and enemies up to level 100.
The Hazard Zone consists of:
**Resonant Tower**: Four stages.
**Echoing Tower**: Four stages.
**Hazard Tower**: Two stages with level 100 enemies.
Unlike the Stable and Experimental Zones, which are permanent, the Hazard Zone **resets every 28 days**, allowing you to attempt it again and collect rewards periodically.
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*How to Unlock the Hazard Zone*
To unlock the Hazard Zone, you must:
Clear all floors in the *Experimental Zone* of the Tower of Adversity.
To access the Hazard Tower within the Hazard Zone, complete either the Resonant Tower or the Echoing Tower during your first playthrough of the zone.
*Note**: The Tower of Adversity is unlocked after reaching **Union Level 15* and completing the *Alone in the Abyss* quest.
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*Key Mechanics: The Vigor System*
The Hazard Zone uses the **Vigor system**, which limits how often you can use each character:
Each character starts with **10 Vigor**.
Clearing a stage consumes a certain amount of Vigor, depending on the stage’s difficulty (e.g., easier stages consume less, while harder ones like the Hazard Tower consume more).
Vigor is **shared across all towers in the Hazard Zone**, so you must manage your teams carefully to ensure you have strong characters for later stages.
**Important**: Vigor is zone-specific. Using a character in the Hazard Zone does not affect their Vigor in other zones like the Stable or Experimental Zones.
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*Structure of the Hazard Zone*
The Hazard Zone has three towers:
1. **Resonant Tower**: Four stages with increasing difficulty.
2. **Echoing Tower**: Four stages with increasing difficulty.
3. **Hazard Tower**: Two stages with level 100 enemies, making it the most challenging part of the zone.
Each stage has a time limit, and clearing it faster earns you more rewards. The Hazard Tower’s level 100 enemies are particularly tough, so preparation is key.
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*Strategies for Success*
Given the high difficulty of the Hazard Zone in Version 2.2, here are some strategies to help you succeed:
#### *1. Build Multiple Strong Teams*
Due to the Vigor system, you cannot rely on a single team. Aim to build *at least three well-rounded teams* with strong DPS, support, and healing capabilities.
For the Hazard Tower, which consumes more Vigor, use your strongest characters. Save universal supports like *Shorekeeper* or *Verina* for the toughest stages.
#### *2. Leverage Tower Buffs*
Each tower has unique buffs (called **Interference**) that boost specific attributes or playstyles.
In Version 2.2, the Hazard Tower’s buff focuses on *Fusion and Havoc* attributes, with bonuses for using *Echo Skills* to increase Attribute DMG and Crit. DMG.
Tailor your teams to these buffs. For the Hazard Tower, a *Mono Havoc team* with *Cantarella* in the third slot is highly recommended due to her synergy with the stage mechanics.
#### *3. Manage Vigor Wisely*
Easier stages in the Resonant and Echoing Towers can often be solo-cleared by a strong DPS character to conserve Vigor for harder stages.
Split your teams across stages. For example, have one team handle stages 1 and 4 of the Resonant and Echoing Towers, while another handles stages 2 and 3.
#### *4. Focus on Enemy Weaknesses*
Pay attention to enemy types and resistances. Avoid using Glacio or Fusion DPS against enemies immune to those elements.
In floors with multiple waves, prioritize high-threat enemies like the *Young Roseshroom* or **Exile Technician**, which can buff or shield other enemies.
#### *5. Master Dodging and Parry Mechanics*
High-level enemies deal significant damage. Practice dodging and parrying to avoid taking unnecessary hits, especially in the Hazard Tower.
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*Rewards*
Clearing stages in the Hazard Zone grants **Hazard Recor
