How to Unlock Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves

Wuthering Waves' Calcharo using his Intro Skill, his shadow clone standing behind him.
Credit: Kuro Games. Image edited by GfinityEsports.

Wuthering Waves' Calcharo using his Intro Skill, his shadow clone standing behind him.
Credit: Kuro Games. Image edited by GfinityEsports.

Ready to dip your toes into some endgame content for Kuro Games’ sci-fi action RPG? If you are, then this guide on how to unlock Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves is just what you need.

While Wuthering Waves provides its players with a captivating story and vast world to explore, many jump into the game to test their skills with their favourite of the Wuthering Waves characters. One way to test your limits in the game is by entering the Wuthering Waves Tower of Adversity endgame mode.

After you’ve unlocked the Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves, be sure to read up on how elements work before taking on the enemies that await inside. You can also check out the current Wuthering Waves banner if you're having a hard time; perhaps the latest character could fill gaps in your roster.

How to Unlock Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves

To unlock the Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves, you first need to reach Union Level 15. This will give you access to a quest called Alone in the Abyss, which provides access to the mode and serves as the tutorial.

If you’re excited to try the Tower of Adversity but have just started playing Wuthering Waves, Union Level 15 may seem like forever to get to. But as long as you keep up with your quests, you’ll be able to check off the prerequisite before you know it. Besides, the Tower of Adversity is considered endgame content, so there really is no need to rush to it. It's not like you'd be able to beat it sooner than this anyhow.

Mortefi about to initiate an encounter inside the Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves.
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Credit: Kuro Games. Screenshot taken by Gfinity.

Wuthering Waves Tower of Adversity Explained

The Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves is a game mode where players are tasked with clearing towers full of powerful enemies within a time limit. Players will also experience Interference in this mode, which is an environmental effect that can boost your Resonators' capabilities in battle.

There are three zones within the Tower of Adversity, each one having a separate set of towers, Interference effects, and rewards. Here’s a quick rundown of the different Tower of Adversity zones:

Stable Zone

This zone has a single tower that contains four battles and serves as an introduction to the Tower of Adversity. The level of opponents in the Stable Zone ranges from 35 to 50.

Clearing all four encounters in the Stable Zone will unlock the next Tower of Adversity Zone.

Experiment Zone

An intermediate zone that has two towers. Each tower has four encounters with enemy levels going up to 70.

Clearing all battles in the Experiment Zone will grant access to the third Tower of Adversity zone, the Hazard Zone.

Hazard Zone

The Hazard Zone has three towers, the first two having four levels to clear just like the towers in previous zones. The final tower, the Tower of Hazard, has only two levels but it contains some of the most challenging encounters in the game.

Content within the Hazard Zone is refreshed every few weeks, granting players the opportunity to take on new challenges and pick up new rewards regularly.

What is Vigor in Tower of Adversity?

Vigor is a resource that is consumed whenever a Resonator is used to clear a level in the Tower of Adversity. Each character will have its own Vigor value, so be sure to plan out your teams accordingly.

This is a nice way to encourage players to get creative with their lineups when clearing endgame content in Wuthering Waves. The game has a roster full of characters with unique gameplay mechanics, so exploring your options could help you find the missing piece to your next Tower of Adversity clear. Check out our Wuthering Waves tier list and best Wuthering Waves team comps to give yourself the best shot.

The party setup menu in Tower of Adversity with a team consisting of Mortefi, Calcharo and Verina.
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Wuthering Waves Tower of Adversity Rewards

By clearing challenges in the Tower of Adversity, players can obtain a variety of items used to upgrade their Resonators, weapons, and Echoes. Crests are earned whenever a tower is cleared, and faster clears will result in more Crests. The more Crests you have, the more rewards you will be eligible for.

Here’s a list of different items you can obtain from clearing Tower of Adversity:

  • Astrite – premium currency in Wuthering Waves
  • Resonance Potion – provides EXP for Resonators
  • Energy Core – provides EXP for weapons
  • Sealed Tube – provides EXP for Echoes
  • Hazard Record – currency used to purchase items in the Adversity Exchange
  • Data Set – currency used to purchase items in the Simulation Training Store

And that’s everything you need to know about the Wuthering Waves Tower of Adversity endgame mode. For more, feel free to check out our tips on who to choose for your 5-star selector in Wuthering Waves or our character builds for Resonators like Lingyang and Yangyang. It's a great place to start if you're struggling to beat Tower of Adversity.