Wuthering Waves has many enemies in its database for players to farm. Most of the enemies in the game can be defeated and equipped with characters; these enemies are called Echos. In addition to the elite, boss, and overlord enemies, there are special ones in the game that vary in their level of difficulty.
The special enemies in Wuthering Waves are easily identifiable due to the glowing red aura they emit. Their HP levels range from Level 40 to Level 120. They work the same way as normal enemies, except their attacks can one-shot your party. This guide will list all the locations for each enemy, from easiest to hardest difficulty.
Updated on January 29th, 2025 by Aditi Jeyanathan: As Wuthering Waves introduces new characters and regions, the game also brings in new enemies for players to try. This includes the Special Enemies that can be found all across Solaris-3. Aside from the 16 available Special Enemies native to Huanglong, the regions of Mt Firmament, Black Shores, and Rinascita have their own mini-bosses that can easily take you down with the flick of their wrist. Here are all the available special enemies in Wuthering Waves after the introduction of the Land of Echoes.
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Carapace: Engine Zero Location
Level 25
Located north of the Resonance Beacon in Qichi Village, the Carapace can be found just past the outpost building. This enemy deals in specific AoE DMG through jumping attacks and arm slashes. If you manage to defeat this enemy, you will be awarded with the trophy: Love, Death, And Abandoned Cars.
Viridblaze Saurian Location
Level 30
The Viridblaze Saurian is located in an open field southeast of Loong’s Gaze Suburbs. You can use the Resonance Beacon in the area and head west to find it near some skeletal remains. Defeating it will give players the achievement The “Ultimate.”
Autopuppet Scout Location
Level 40
The Autopuppet Scout is located a few hundred meters away from Tiderise Cliff. Since it’s near the shoreline, it's easier to use the Resonance Nexus at the other end, and just glide over the water to reach it. The Autopuppet deals massive Glacio DMG to its surroundings and can generate up to three Ice Walls to block enemies. Players will have to carefully maneuver their way through this fight to beat it. After doing so, you can claim the trophy: Protocol 3. A-attack!
Wasteland Bellower Location
Level 40
Players can find this special enemy in the Shattered Blocks. You can reach it by using the Resonance Nexus in the Corroded Ruins and flying over to the location. Defeating it will reward players with the trophy: Dance With The Wolves.
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Sabyrkin Location
Level 50
The Sabyrkin is similar to a mutant warthog. Its tusks are the main damage dealer and can easily knock characters off their feet. If you manage to defeat it, you will receive the trophy: Wild Boar Forest Rampage.
You can find the Sabyrkin near the Distribution Centre. Just teleport to the Resonance Beacon near the Tacet Field and head west. You will find the boar near a hill with some skeletal remains around it.
Illuminator Theatre Location
Level 60
To find this enemy, use the Resonance Beacon at Misty Coast and head north up the broken road. The Illuminator Theatre is pretty easy to spot. However, keep in mind that there are three of them. Beating them will award players with the trophy: Safety First!
Roseshroom Mutant Location
Level 60
Located west of Donglu Research Station, the Roseshroom Mutant can be found at the base of a waterfall. There will be two of them in the water with minor enemies surrounding them. Defeat them, and you can claim the achievement: Plant vs Zombie Roseshroom?
Scorpion’s Nest Location
Level 70
The Scorpion’s Nest enemies are located in a cave not far from Tiger’s Maw Mine. If you teleport to the Resonance Nexus and head north, you will see a cave below you. It will be near a watchtower with some enemies, so defeat them first before going in.
There may be a door that you will need to unlock to get to these enemies. The password for the door is 2457. The achievement: Empty The Nest will be awarded to players who kill all three of them.
Fractsidus Follower Location
Level 80
The Fractsidus Followers can be found on a highway in the Sea of Flames. The only way to get there is by teleporting to the main Resonance beacon and running up the highway until you reach the location indicated in the above image. Once you reach the end, you will spot some normal level Fractsidus enemies. Stick to your right and jump off the edge. You should be able to spot the three of them right below you. If you defeat them all, you will get the achievement: Debut Project Of The Big Three!
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Obelisk Guardian Location
Level 85
The Obelisk Guardian is located on the highest cliff in Camp Overwatch. You will need to use the Resonance Beacon west of the map and then run up the cliff. The enemy will be sitting beside a rock, making it pretty easy to spot. You will be able to claim the Just A Rock achievement after defeating him.