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In Wuthering Waves, Aalto is an Aero Element Pistol-wielding Resonator specialized in creating Mist, which forms aerodynamic pathways to increase his speed and power when traversed or shot through. Additionally, Aalto’s Mist can generate a hologram of him, distracting enemies and drawing their attacks towards the hologram instead of Aalto himself.

Despite these intriguing abilities, Aalto has consistently been ranked among low-tier Resonators due to his challenging gameplay mechanics and rotations. However, with the right build and practice, Aalto has the potential to become one of the best and fastest sub-DPSs in Wuthering Waves. The following guide aims to assemble the best build for Aalto to elevate his stats and make him the reliable companion he deserves to be.

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The Best Build for Aalto

the best build for aalto in wuthering waves.
  • Weapon: Undying Flame or Static Mist
  • Sequence Node: #2 (100% HP on the Mist Avatar)
  • Composition: Jiyan (main DPS), Verina (Support) or Yangyang (main DPS), Baizhi (Support)
  • Stat Priority: Critical Rate and Damage
  • Forte Priority: Resonance Skill

The best build for Aalto revolves around exploiting his Outro Skill. This concerto effect grants the next Resonator a 23% Aero DMG Deepen buff, making him an ideal pairing with characters like Jiyan or Yangyang, who benefit from this effect.

In terms of equipment, the ideal weapon for Aalto is Static Mist, as it increases his Outro Skill buff to 33% for the switched-in character. Alternatively, players can utilize Undying Flame, maximizing Resonance Skill DMG after his Intro Skill. If neither of these guns is attainable, players should opt for Pistol#26, which yields an ATK buff when the Resonator avoids taking hits.

Due to his agility, Aalto is also an excellent Resonator for exploration.

Best Echo and Sonata Effect Set for Aalto

the best echo set for aalto in wuthering waves.
  • Active Echo: Impermanence Heron
  • Stats: Crit. DMG & Rate and ATK%
  • Sonata Effect Set: Moonlit Clouds

The Impermanence Heron is the ideal Echo for Aalto, providing an additional DMG buff for the incoming character that stacks with Aalto’s Outro Skill buff. Moreover, equipping a 5-piece Moonlit Clouds set would grant a 22.5% DMG buff to the incoming character for 15 seconds, significantly boosting their strength upon entering the battlefield.

Aalto’s Forte and Skill Priority

aalto’s forte and skill tree in wuthering waves.

Since Aalto’s Shift Trick is his most useful skill, players are encouraged to prioritize it on the Forte. After upgrading his Resonance Skill, Aalto’s Resonance Liberation and Basic Attack should be enhanced. Below are the best skill and Forte priorities for this Aero Resonator:

  1. Resonance Skill
  2. Resonance Liberation
  3. Basic Attack
  4. Intro Skill
  5. Forte Circuit

How to Play Aalto

aalto during a battle in wuthering waves.

Aalto functions best as a sub-DPS, capable of buffing the player’s main Resonator. The most effective strategy for playing him is to keep him on the field to distract enemies with his Mist Avatar, deal Aero damage, and utilize his Outro Skill. This rotation proves effective as it allows Aalto to buff the next Resonator’s Aero DMG Deepen by 23%.

When used as a main Resonator, Aalto should be incorporated into a movement-oriented strategy. Players should focus on activating his Mistcloak Dash, enhancing their movement speed, and repositioning whenever the Mist Avatar is ready. Additionally, it’s crucial to land as many shots as possible through his Mists and Gate of Quandary to maximize damage output.