Man, pulling Brant in Wuthering Waves 2.1 felt like hitting the jackpot after grinding those Echoes for ages. Kuro Games really outdid themselves with the Rinascita designs – Brant’s got that slick fusion-sword vibe down pat. But holy moly, building him? That’s where the real grind begins. You can’t just slap any gear on him and call it a day. Nope. You gotta understand his kit inside out, or he’ll just be swinging that sword like it’s pool noodle fight night. Trust me, I learned the hard way.

🔥 Best Weapons? Wallet vs. Grind

Let’s get real: Unflickering Valor is the dream. His signature sword? Pure fire. That Energy Regen boost? Chef’s kiss. But pulling it? Yeah, good luck if you’re F2P like me. Here’s the lowdown on alternatives that won’t make your credit card cry:

Weapon Rarity Why It Works (Kinda) Pain Level 💸
Unflickering Valor 5★ Perfect stats, perfect passive. Sigh. Max Pain 😭
Overture 4★ Energy Regen carry. My go-to copium. Low Pain 👍
Emerald of Genesis 5★ Standard banner savior? Meh Energy Regen. Medium Pain 😐
Lumingloss 4★ DPS build’s BFF when 5★s ghost you. Low Pain 👍
Sword of Voyager 3★ Early-game band-aid. Better than nothing! Zero Pain 🥴

Seriously, if you’ve got Overture, just roll with it. Save your sanity.

🌀 Echo Sets: Tidebreaking or Bust?

Okay, echoes. This is where RNGesus tests your faith. For Brant, you’ve got two paths:

  • Tidebreaking Courage (Sub-DPS): The meta slave’s choice. 15% ATK boost at 5pc? Yes please. brant-build-thoughts-hopes-image-0

  • Molten Rift (Main DPS): Early-game king. Feels clunky later though.

And your main Echo? Dragon of Dirge (Tidebreaking) or Impermanence Heron (Moonlit Clouds) for that sweet Energy Regen. Nightmare Inferno Rider? Nah, save it for someone else.

⚙️ Stats & Substats: The Min-Max Nightmare

Here’s the brutal truth about Brant’s stats:

  • Main Stats Priority:

  • Cost 4: CRIT Rate (DUH)

  • Cost 3: Energy Regen (Non-negotiable)

  • Cost 1: ATK% (Basic attack go brrr)

  • Substats Tier List:

  • CRIT Rate (He’s starving for it!)

  • CRIT DMG

  • Energy Regen

  • Basic Attack DMG

  • ATK%

If your CRIT Rate isn’t 60%+, you’re doing it wrong. Period.

💥 Skill Rotation: Air Combos FTW

Brant’s kit screams ”I’m fancy!”:

  • Mid-Air Attacks >>> Ground Attacks. Grapple hooks for days!

  • Bravo Meter fills from basics/skills. At 100? UNLEASH THE BUFFED SKILL (big damage + team shield!).

  • Liberation = Bravo Generator. Use it FIRST in rotations!

Optimal Combo for Sub-DPS Brant:

  1. Pop Liberation (Bravo boost!)

  2. Skill → Mid-air (grapple time!)

  3. Spam 4x Air Attacks → Heavy Attack (Bravo full? Good.)

  4. Buffed Skill → SWITCH OUT. Easy peasy.

📈 Forte Priority: Where to Dump Resources

Upgrading skills in WuWa is a resource black hole. For Brant:

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  1. Forte Circuit (MUST MAX FIRST!)

  2. Boosts healing, shields, buffed skill damage

  3. Basic Attack

  4. Resonance Liberation

  5. Resonance Skill / Intro Skill (Leave at lvl 6 if broke)

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Unlock his Inherent Skills ASAP. No excuses.

🤔 My Take: Brant’s Future in the Meta

Honestly? Brant’s kit feels future-proofed. That Energy Regen scaling? ATK buff over 150% ER? Kuro’s cooking something spicy with Fusion units, I can feel it. Maybe a support that cranks Energy Regen even higher. Imagine Brant hitting 280% ER cap consistently… that ATK bonus would be disgusting. But hey, powercreep’s inevitable. For now? He’s a mainstay in my Abyss team. Just needs that dang signature sword… someday.

So yeah, building Brant’s a project. Frustrating? Sometimes. Worth it? Absolutely. When he pulls off that aerial combo into a max-Bravo skill? Pure serotonin. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got more Echoes to farm. RNGesus awaits… 🙏