There are multiple layers to Wuthering Waves’ story and character backgrounds. The game’s intimacy system allows you to take things a step further by learning more about your Resonators, including their previous experiences, most cherished items, and even their opinions on other characters.
What is Intimacy in Wuthering Waves?
Intimacy in Wuthering Waves is a character bonding system you use to learn more about your Resonators. While this doesn’t lead to romance or friendship-building, it opens up character stories, voice lines relating to their thoughts and feelings, and details about their most cherished possessions.
None of these impact your gameplay or stats. Instead, their sole purpose is to teach you about your team members and their lives. It proves that you’ve spent time with your characters and bonded with them. You can check your intimacy level with a character by heading into the Resonator menu and selecting the information menu at the bottom of the left sidebar.
The only exception to this is Rover, who doesn’t follow the intimacy system at all. Instead, you’ll unlock most of their voice lines and idle animations from the beginning of your playthrough, with some becoming accessible after you reach each ascension level.
How to raise Intimacy in Wuthering Waves
There are several ways to raise intimacy in Wuthering Waves:
- Daily quests
- Forgery Challenges
- Simulation and Boss Challenges
- Tacet Field Cleanup
- Weekly Challenges
You’ll know an activity gives intimacy when you spot a heart icon in its rewards list. Alongside completing daily quests, you can also participate in challenges to gain additional intimacy with your party members.
Focusing on a particular character’s intimacy level requires having them in your party while completing these challenges. As long as they’re in your party, every character involved in the quest or fight will gain intimacy points.
What is the maximum Intimacy level in Wuthering Waves?
The maximum intimacy level you can achieve with a Resonator is level five. While you’ll gradually find more voice lines, cherished items, and stories with each level, unlocking every available option requires maxing out your intimacy level.
