Ascending Lupa Silva, the formidable Septimont warrior in Wuthering Waves, requires a variety of materials and strategic farming. This guide offers a comprehensive breakdown of all the items you’ll need—from local specialties to weekly boss drops—along with tips on efficient farming, resin allocation, and smarter gameplay.
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🛡️ Lupa’s Core Ascension Materials

To fully ascend Lupa from Level 20 to Level 80, you’ll need:
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Local Specialty – Bloodleaf Viburnum
Harvest this plant across Septimont biomes. You’ll need a total of 60 units:-
Lv. 40: 4
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Lv. 50: 8
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Lv. 60: 12
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Lv. 70: 16
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Lv. 80: 20
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Enemy Drops – Howler Cores
Defeat Howler enemies to gather various core tiers:-
LF Core: Lv 20 needs 4
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MF Core: Lv 40–50 total 12
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HF Core: Lv 60–70 total 12
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FF Core: Lv 80 4
Total: LF 4, MF 12, HF 12, FF 4
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Boss Materials
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Unfading Glory is dropped by world bosses; you’ll need 46 units across the ascension ladder.
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Weekly Boss Materials
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The Netherworld’s Stare comes from defeating Hecate; you need 20 to cap out Lupa’s ascension.
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Shell Credit
Total shell credit required from Lv 20 to 80: 170,000 Shell Credits
🏹 Lupa’s Forte & Skill Tree Requirements
Forte Materials
You’ll need Waveworn Residue and more Howler Cores plus weekly drops in escalating amounts for Forte upgrades:
| Upgrade Stage | Waveworn 210/226/235/239 | Howler Cores LF/MF/HF/FF | Netherworld’s Stare |
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| x1 | 5 / 5 / 8 / 11 | 5 / 5 / 5 / 9 | 4 |
| x2 | 10 / 10 / 16 / 22 | 10 / 10 / 10 / 18 | 8 |
| x3 | 15 / 15 / 24 / 33 | 15 / 15 / 15 / 27 | 12 |
| x4 | 20 / 20 / 32 / 44 | 20 / 20 / 20 / 36 | 16 |
| x5 | 25 / 25 / 40 / 55 | 25 / 25 / 25 / 45 | 20 |
Total Forte Materials:
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Waveworn: 75 / 75 / 120 / 165
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Howler Cores: LF 75, MF 75, HF 75, FF 135
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Netherworld’s Stare: 60 units
Skill Tree Nodes
Additional Waveworn Residue, Howler Cores, and Netherworld’s Stare are needed across Lupa’s skill nodes, totaling:
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Shell Credit: 630,000
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Waveworn Residue 226 x3, 235 x15, 239 x12
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Howler Cores MF x3, HF x15, FF x12
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The Netherworld’s Stare x6
🧭 Efficient Farming Strategies
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Bloodleaf Viburnum
Regularly farm Septimont forest rallies. Use map pins to mark high-density areas and revisit periodically. -
Howler Core Farming
Hunt Howlers across all levels. Higher-tier enemies drop MF–FF, so balance between grind and quest areas. Weekly vortex events in Septimont can yield bounty events with many Howlers. -
Waveworn Residues
Farm Forte Vortex dungeons that drop specific residue types. Try to run multiple challenges in one session to maximize efficiency—especially in event rotation. -
Weekly Boss (Hecate)
Coordinate with co-op teammates or frequent public servers to defeat Hecate efficiently. Aim for multiple weekly runs. -
Unfading Glory
Participate in world Boss Event cycles: Tethys’ Stronghold or top-tier Weekly Boss zones. Use boss respawn markers to optimize route planning for efficient farming.
🔧 Pro Tips & Resin Optimization
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Use Against All Odds buffs and event multipliers to boost drop rates.
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Always choose Forte dungeons aligned with current residue needs.
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Participate with friends or in parties during boss events to speed up clears—especially for Hecate and Unfading Glory farming.
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Track resin usage: set weekly and daily goals to avoid over-spending while focusing on derail priorities.
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✅ Final Checklist Summary
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Bloodleaf Viburnum: 60
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Howler Cores: LF 4, MF 12, HF 12, FF 4 (plus additional for Forte and skill roles)
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Unfading Glory: 46
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The Netherworld’s Stare: 20 (ascension) + 60 (Forte) + 6 (skills) = 86 total
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Waveworn Residue: 75 / 75 / 120 / 165
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Shell Credits: 800,000+ across all upgrades
Ascending Lupa to max level and optimizing her Forte and skills is a substantial investment—but with planning, co-op help, and strategic farming, it’s absolutely achievable. And when time is tight, GladiatorBoost can step in to guide you through the grind, ensuring you don’t miss a crucial boss run or Festa domain. Good luck, Traveler—may your blade shine bright on the battlefield!
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