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Conquer the Lifer in Wuthering Waves: A Comprehensive Guide

Wuthering Waves version 2.0 introduces the challenging Lifer, a unique Tacet Discord found in the Rinascita region's Oakheart Highcourt maze. This guide details how to defeat this formidable foe.

Locating the Lifer

The Lifer resides in Oakheart Highcourt's maze center, beneath a giant tree. An accessible entrance is located southwest of the Resonance Beacon near Oakheart Highcourt. Players can climb or utilize the Flight function to reach it.

The Lifer Board Game

Inside, you'll find the Lifer near a board game with six pieces. Players control black, the Lifer white. Placing a black piece on the outer circle opens corresponding maze walls and gates. The game isn't mandatory for combat but is crucial for buff removal. Winning before buff removal is strongly discouraged.

Removing the Lifer's Buffs

The Lifer boasts seven buffs; four are removable using Stakes of Imbalance, three are permanent. Buff details are visible on a yellow module behind the Lifer.

Removable Buffs (Fragility):

• Growing Loneliness: 10% Max HP recovery per second after 2s without attack.
• Desire for Escape: 25% ATK increase; additional 25% DMG increase every 20s.
• Impending Stalemate: 20% ATK increase per DMG instance (stacks to 4); resets after 6s without DMG.
• Decay of Time: 200% resistance to all element types; 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 in a single hit.

Obtaining Stakes of Imbalance

Use the Sensor near the Lifer to reveal four purple lines leading to four outer maze rooms. Manipulate the board game to open the gates. Each room contains a winged statue and a Stake of Imbalance (white glow). Challenges include defeating Tacet Discords or breaking Friable Rocks in some rooms.

Place each Stake in the corresponding module to remove a buff. The purple line turns yellow upon successful removal.

Defeating the Lifer

After removing all four removable buffs, engage the Lifer. The fight becomes significantly easier. Winning the board game or selecting "Fight it out!" initiates combat. Multiple victories yield various Supply Chests. Buffs can be re-enabled for a greater challenge.

Achievements

• The Lifer's Salvation: Defeat the Lifer.
• The Ring of The Lifer: Obtain all nine Supply Chests (three victories).
• Limit of Intelligence: Win the board game.
• Alpha Go: Lose the board game 10 times.

For the board game, focus on blocking the Lifer's attempts to create a line. Its mistakes will eventually provide opportunities to win.