The action RPG Wuthering Waves has officially announced the highly anticipated character Phrolova, revealing her weapon type and elemental attribute ahead of her Version 2.5 debut. This marks the first new character announcement for the upcoming update cycle, following the successful introduction of Cartethyia in previous versions.

Since its global launch in May 2024, Wuthering Waves has expanded its roster to 35 playable characters. The latest addition, Cartethyia, quickly rose to become one of the game's most powerful units after her dramatic storyline reveal in the Rinascita arc. Now, developer Kuro Games has shifted focus to another fan-favorite character from the game's lore.

Through official social media channels, Kuro Games has released stunning promotional artwork featuring Phrolova, confirming her arrival in Version 2.5. The artwork reveals several key details:

• Rarity: 5-Star character
• Weapon: Rectifier
• Attribute: Havoc

Notably, this marks the first time players see Phrolova without her signature eye bandages, revealing striking heterochromatic eyes and blood tears - visual elements that hint at her tragic backstory.

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Phrolova wields a unique weapon called Lycoris, which she uses to summon and control Tacet Discords. Her official description suggests her abilities revolve around music that "bridges the gap between life and death," positioning her as potentially one of the most thematically interesting characters in the game's roster.

Introduced as a primary antagonist, Phrolova serves as an Overseer for the Fractsidus organization. Players first encountered her during the Huanglong storyline where she single-handedly caused a Tacet Discord outbreak. Her reappearance in Rinascita and subsequent battles against the protagonist Rover have made her one of the game's most compelling villains.

Recent story trailers suggest Version 2.5 will delve deeper into Phrolova's mysterious past, potentially revealing the origins of her powers and motivations. While her exact gameplay mechanics remain undisclosed, her Havoc attribute suggests she'll specialize in dealing massive area-of-effect damage.

While players await Phrolova's arrival, the current character banners feature Cartethyia until July 3. This gives players time to save resources for Phrolova's debut, as Version 2.5 appears to focus solely on her introduction without accompanying 4-Star characters.

The community response to Phrolova's announcement has been overwhelmingly positive, though some players have expressed surprise at the lack of additional new characters for Version 2.5. This singular focus suggests Kuro Games may be preparing particularly elaborate content for Phrolova's release, potentially including:

• A dedicated story chapter
• Unique gameplay mechanics
• Special event rewards

As one of six planned new characters coming in future updates, Phrolova represents an important milestone in Wuthering Waves' ongoing development. Her unique blend of musical themes, tragic backstory, and formidable combat abilities position her as a potential game-changer in the current meta.