Go Go Muffin – Wayfarer Guide (CC3 Build & Stellar Path)

Wayfarer: CC3 Build (Burst DPS)

The quick guide, where we break down everything you need to know about this high-burst class. For CC1 build, check out this guide for beginners. If you played Wayfarer CC2, forget the old stacking playstyle – CC3 is all about explosive burst damage.

Class Overview

Omen Spike and Burst Mechanics

The core skill of Wayfarer CC3 is Omen Spike, and everything revolves around it. Here’s how it works:

• Omen Spike applies a DoT debuff called Omen on your target.
• Omen ticks every 0.5s and can stack up to 6 times.
• When you reach 4 stacks, your next Omen Spike triggers Omen Advent, which detonates all stacks instantly for a massive burst of damage.

Your entire playstyle revolves around reaching 4 stacks ASAP and detonating them with Omen Advent.

Stat Priorities

To optimize damage, aim for the following stats:

• 70% Crit
• 70% Determination
• 60%+ Haste (Higher is better in the late game! Very Important!)
• 45-50% Mastery (Higher is better if possible.)

Why these stats?

• Crit + Determination = Consistent high damage.
• Haste is king! Every 1% Haste increases Omen Advent damage by 0.5%! Since ALL of our damage comes from Omen Advent, more haste = more damage.
• Mastery adds more raw damage, but Haste takes priority.

Stat Priority Order:

• Crit = Determination > Haste > Mastery

TLDR: Get 70% Crit & Determination, pump Haste as high as possible, and then boost Mastery.

Talent Build

Are You a Big Spender?

• Go for Crit DMG & Crit.
  • (Why? Crit DMG scales better with Crit in high-investment builds.)

Are You F2P or a Low Spender?

• Go for CDR Talent + Determination.
  • (Why? Determination works better with Overflowing Malice.)

Why Not Crit + Determination?

• Tested and confirmed: CDR gives better results than a Crit + Determination build.

Main Talent Path: ALL RIGHT

• This is your big burst damage path.
• If you lack enough Crit, start with ALL LEFT, but always aim to switch to ALL RIGHT.

Crit Threshold for Talent Choices

• 50% Crit or less? Stay on ALL LEFT (It gives +20% Crit).
• Above 50% Crit? Go FULL RIGHT for max burst.

Current Meta

This class is heavily reliant on RNG from Crit Damage. Damage output is very high compared to Sin and Acolyte (as of now). Endgame scaling may change as we progress deeper into CC3 content.

Best Pet Choices?

• Normal Pets – Your Turn, Echo, Sharpness
• Dragon Pets – Your Turn, Echo, Invisible Friends
• Horror Pets (since Horror stacks debuffs) – Echo, Invisible Friends, Sharpness

Stats Visual:

Wayfarer: Stellar Path Guide

Why Exiled Star?

Exiled Star is the best skill for Wayfarer because it delivers the highest damage while maintaining strong AoE versatility. With the right exclusive and general cards, Exiled Star can maintain high DPS throughout the entire fight, making it the most effective choice for both short and long fights.

Exclusive Cards

Best Picks:

• Who Am I – Provides a 22% damage boost and has a 25% chance to trigger both Azure & Crimson arrows in a single cast. This effectively increases the total hit count without any downside.
• Between Reflections – Every 60 seconds, guarantees that the next cast will trigger both arrows, essentially doubling the hits during activation. While it reduces damage by 23%, the increased hit count more than makes up for the loss.

General Cards

Best Picks for Maximum DPS:

• Cross Path – Each hit increases the next hit’s damage by 3.5%, making it perfect for Exiled Star’s multi-hit mechanics. Since Exiled Star can hit up to 16 times per cast (with exclusive cards), this effect scales exceptionally well.
• World’s Night – Every 40 seconds, it increases Exiled Star’s damage by 8% (max 5 stacks = 40%). In longer fights, this becomes one of the strongest multipliers available.
• Cosmos Sky – Flat +34% Exiled Star damage with no major downside. The -2% character damage reduction doesn’t affect Astral Annihilation skills, making this a pure damage boost.
• Growth & Evolution (for fights longer than 4 minutes) – Each hit increases the next cast’s damage by 1.3%, allowing Exiled Star’s damage to continuously scale throughout a long battle.

Alternative for Shorter Fights (Under 4 Minutes):

• Replace Growth & Evolution with Toy Box – Grants +45% damage for the first 60 seconds, which makes it a better option in fights that don’t last long enough for long-term scaling effects to fully stack.

Conclusion

Exiled Star stands out as the most reliable and scalable skill for Wayfarer, excelling in both short fights and long battles. Who Am I and Between Reflections maximize its hit count and damage potential, while Cross Path and World’s Night ensure consistent scaling over time.

If the fight is short, Toy Box provides high burst potential. If the fight is long, Growth & Evolution guarantees continuous DPS increase. With the right setup, Exiled Star dominates as the strongest and most consistent skill.