She's ACTUALLY GOOD? BEST Lumi Build/Rotation/Guide in 4 Minutes【Wuthering Waves】

Summary

Lumi is a powerful 4-star Electro DPS character who excels in both damage output and support. With two attack modes—Yellow and Red Light—Lumi leverages her Forte bars to amplify her skills, making her a versatile addition to any team. The optimal build focuses on crit rate, attack %, and basic attack %. Lumi's primary damage comes from basic attacks, and she synergizes well with characters like Sanhua and Verina. Although her performance as a support is decent, she truly shines as a main DPS. Her unique playstyle and solid meta performance make her a worthwhile pick for players seeking exploration power and impactful gameplay.

Takeaways

• 😀 Lumi is a 4-star Electro DPS character who also offers team support with a 38% skill amplify, similar to Taoqi.
• 🔄 Lumi switches between two attack modes, Yellow and Red Light, triggered by her skill and intro abilities.
• ⚡ Each mode has its own Forte bar, and filling one grants access to an Energized version of her skill, enhancing her attacks.
• 🎮 The standard rotation for Lumi as DPS includes Intro, Skill, Liberation, Heavy Attack, Basic Attacks, and then another red light rotation for maximum damage.
• ⚙️ As a support, Lumi’s rotation ends after using her skill, but as a DPS, a second red light rotation is used for additional damage.
• 🛠️ For a main DPS build, the ideal setup uses a 43311 double Electro Void Thunder set, and Tempest Mephis is not recommended due to its clunky nature.
• 💥 Lumi's damage is primarily from her basic attacks, with substat priorities focusing on Crit Rate, Attack %, Basic Attack %, and then flat Attack.
• 🔪 Lumi’s best weapon options are the Lustrous Razor and Autumntrace, with the latter only outperforming the former at R5.
• 🎯 Skill priority should focus on Forte first, followed by Liberation, with Intro being the least important to level up.
• 📊 Lumi's team DPS as a main DPS ranges from 42K at S0 to 50K at S6 when paired with characters like Sanhua and Verina.
• 👯 Lumi provides decent value as a dual DPS support when paired with characters like Changli and Shorekeeper, but doesn't synergize well with Yinlin.

Q & A

What is Lumi's role and primary function in the team?

Lumi is a 4-star Electro DPS who can also provide some support, offering a 38% skill amplify similar to Taoqi, but with better damage output.

How does Lumi switch between her attack modes?

Lumi has two primary attack modes: Yellow Light and Red Light. She swaps between these modes by casting her skill. Starting her rotation automatically sets her to Red Light, while her Intro starts her in Yellow Light.

What happens when Lumi fills up her Forte bars?

When Lumi fills up either her Yellow or Red Forte bar, she unlocks an Energized version of her skill, which boosts her next several attacks in the active mode.

What is the standard rotation for Lumi as a DPS?

The standard DPS rotation for Lumi is: Intro, Skill, Liberation, Heavy Attack, Basic Attack 123, Skill again, shoot 6 lasers, and top off her Concerto with the Skill. If used as support, the rotation ends there.

How should Lumi be built if used as a main DPS?

For Lumi as a main DPS, the ideal build is a 43311 double Electro Void Thunder set. This setup prioritizes boosting her basic attack damage, and a summon like Echo or Flautist can further enhance her damage.

What are the substat priorities for Lumi's gear?

Lumi’s substat priorities are Crit Rate, followed by Attack %, Basic Attack %, and then Flat Attack. Basic Attack % is more important than Flat Attack due to the lack of strong weapon options for her.

What are Lumi's best weapon options?

Lumi's ideal weapons are two limited options. Lustrous Razor is a decent choice, and Autumntrace becomes better at R5. She has no heavy or skill damage in her kit, so these weapons are designed to enhance her basic attack damage.

What is the skill priority for Lumi's abilities?

The skill priority for Lumi is Forte first, followed by Liberation, and then Intro at a much lower priority. Her Basic Attack only buffs her non-empowered versions, which are rarely used.

How does Lumi perform in the current meta?

Lumi performs well as a main DPS when paired with characters like Sanhua and Verina, boosting team DPS from 42K to 50K between S0 to S6. As a support for Jinhsi, her DPS is 45K, which is better than Taoqi and Yuanwu but still not optimal.

Does Lumi synergize well with Yinlin?

Lumi doesn’t synergize well with Yinlin because Yinlin’s buff only lasts while she is on-field, which conflicts with Lumi’s playstyle since Lumi benefits from being off-field in some rotations.