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Conquer the Lifer: A Wuthering Waves 2.0 Guide

Wuthering Waves version 2.0's Rinascita region introduces challenging new Tacet Discords, including the formidable Lifer – a uniquely buffed Chop Chop residing in Oakheart Highcourt's maze. This guide details how to overcome this challenging encounter.

Locating the Lifer

The Lifer awaits in Oakheart Highcourt's maze, specifically within the central structure beneath the massive tree's roots. Access isn't initially straightforward; a readily available entrance lies southwest, near the Resonance Beacon. Climb the walls or utilize the Flight function to reach it.

Mastering the Lifer's Board Game

Inside, you'll find the Lifer beside a six-piece board game. The goal: connect three of your (black) pieces before the Lifer (white) does. Crucially, the board game controls the maze's walls and gates. Placing a black piece on the outer circle opens paths in that direction. You can exit and resume the game at any point, preserving piece positions.

While optional, the board game is key to debuffing the Lifer. Avoid winning before removing buffs; otherwise, the Lifer immediately attacks.

Neutralizing the Lifer's Buffs

The Lifer boasts seven buffs, significantly increasing its difficulty. Four are removable using the Stake of Imbalance; three are permanent. Examine the glowing yellow module behind the Lifer to see its buffs.

Removable Buffs (Fragility):

• Growing Loneliness: 10% Max HP recovery per second after 2+ seconds without being attacked.
• Desire for Escape: 25% ATK increase, plus an additional 25% DMG increase every 20 seconds.
• Impending Stalemate: 20% ATK increase per DMG instance, stacking up to four times (resets after 6 seconds without dealing DMG).
• Decay of Time: 200% resistance to all elemental damage types (Glacio, Fusion, Electro, Aero, Spectro, Havoc) and a 25% Max HP increase.

Permanent Buffs (Stability):

• Chains of Confinement: Interruption immunity above 50% HP.
• Endless Game: 50% reduction in Immobilization duration.
• Divine Garden: Repels and damages nearby enemies after taking >25% Max HP damage in a single hit.

Use the Sensor near the Lifer to locate four purple lines leading to the Stakes of Imbalance, each in a separate outer maze room. Manipulate the board game to open the gates to these rooms. Each room contains a winged statue and a Stake of Imbalance (glowing white). One room requires defeating Tacet Discords, another breaking Friable Rocks, and the last is simply on a table.

Place each Stake in the corresponding module to remove a buff. The purple line will turn yellow once a buff is removed.

Conquering the Lifer

With all four removable buffs gone, the Lifer becomes significantly weaker. Engage via the board game or by selecting "Fight it out!". Victory yields Premium and Basic/Standard/Advanced Supply Chests (rewards vary based on the number of victories). You can re-enable the buffs for a greater challenge, but there are no achievements tied to this.

Lifer Achievements

• The Lifer's Salvation: Defeat the Lifer.
• The Ring of The Lifer: Defeat the Lifer three times for all nine chests.
• Limit of Intelligence: Win the board game against the Lifer.
• Alpha Go: Lose the board game against the Lifer 10 times.

For the board game, focus on blocking the Lifer's winning moves. It will eventually make a mistake.