Old Man and the Whale Event- Ocean's Gift - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Version 2.1

Old Man and the Whale Event- Ocean's Gift - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Version 2.1

"Ocean's Gift" is a 4-star Rectifier weapon introduced in Wuthering Waves (WuWa) as part of the Version 2.1 update, titled "Waves Sing, and the Cerulean Bird Calls," released on February 13, 2025. This weapon is notable for being a free reward obtainable through the "Old Man and the Whale" event, a fishing-themed event set in the Riccioli Islands, a new area added in this update. The event became a permanent feature after Version 2.1 concluded, but the limited-time rewards, including Ocean's Gift, were only available until March 26, 2025. Since today is March 11, 2025, you still have about two weeks to claim it if you haven’t already.

How to Obtain Ocean's Gift:
To get Ocean's Gift, you need to participate in the "Old Man and the Whale" event and collect 300 Nameless Coins. These coins are earned by completing event-specific tasks such as:
Progressing through the event’s main quests.
Catching various fish and expanding the Fishing Index.
Unlocking fishing abilities.
Completing fishing-related Requests.
Once you’ve gathered the required Nameless Coins, you can exchange them for Ocean's Gift via the event interface, likely through a Dock Shop in the Riccioli Islands.

Weapon Details:
Ocean's Gift is a Rectifier, a weapon type used by characters like Phoebe, a 5-star Spectro Resonator introduced in Version 2.1. Its effect is tailored to characters who can apply "Spectro Frazzle," a unique status effect currently exclusive to Phoebe and Spectro Rover. The weapon’s skill states: “Dealing DMG to enemies with Spectro Frazzle increases the wielder's Spectro DMG by 6%, gaining 1 stack per second for 6s, stacking up to 4 times.” This translates to a potential 24% Spectro DMG boost at max stacks, making it a strong budget option for Spectro-based damage dealers.
While it lacks critical rate or damage stats (unlike some 5-star weapons), its synergy with Phoebe is enhanced by the new Spectro Echo set in Version 2.1, which provides a 20% critical rate bonus. This compensates for the weapon’s lack of crit stats, positioning Ocean's Gift as a competitive 4-star alternative to Phoebe’s signature 5-star Rectifier, "Luminous Hymn," for free-to-play players.

Best Characters:
Phoebe: As a Spectro Rectifier user introduced in Version 2.1, Phoebe is the primary beneficiary of Ocean's Gift. Her kit revolves around stacking Spectro Frazzle, making this weapon’s effect a perfect match. It’s considered her best 4-star option if you don’t have her signature weapon or the Battle Pass Rectifier.
Spectro Rover: The Rover’s Spectro form can also apply Spectro Frazzle, though Phoebe remains the weapon’s ideal user due to her higher damage potential and event-themed synergy.

Refinement:
Unlike typical weapons that require duplicates for refinement, Ocean's Gift uses a unique material called "Blue-Spotted Giant Fish." Up to four of these can be obtained through the "Old Man and the Whale" event’s limited-time rewards, allowing you to fully refine it to Rank 5 during Version 2.1.

Final Thoughts:
Ocean's Gift stands out as a surprisingly powerful free weapon, especially for Phoebe, offering a viable alternative to premium options. Its event exclusivity and synergy with the new Spectro mechanics make it a must-grab before the cutoff on March 26, 2025. If you’re playing Wuthering Waves and have Phoebe (or plan to pull for her on the "With Hushed Whispers" banner), don’t miss out on this fishing adventure reward!