Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain - Wuthering Waves - Version 2.4

Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain - Wuthering Waves - Version 2.4

### Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain Guide - Wuthering Waves Version 2.4

**Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain** is a permanent endgame combat challenge in *Wuthering Waves*, introduced in Version 2.0 and available in Version 2.4. This mode, located in Rinascita, pits players against enhanced versions of bosses with increased difficulty, offering substantial rewards for skilled play. Below is a detailed guide.

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### Event Overview
- **Description**: Developed by the Fisalias and the Order, the Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain uses a special Terminal to simulate powerful versions of Rinascita bosses, including Fallacy of No Return, Sentry Construct, and Hecate. These enemies are significantly tougher than their open-world counterparts, with higher HP, stronger attacks, and special mechanics at higher difficulties.
- **Location**: The Tactical Hologram arena is in Thorncrown Rises, Thessaleo Fells, Rinascita, near the pier in a circular arena. Fast-travel to the Resonance Beacon west of Thessaleo Fells’ Resonance Nexus to access it.
- **Duration**: Permanent gameplay mode, available after Version 2.0 update (January 2, 2025).
- **Eligibility**:
- Reach Union Level 27 to unlock Tactical Hologram: Calamity challenges.
- Complete the side quest Shadows of the Past to unlock Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain.
- **Note**: This is a solo-only challenge; co-op is not available.

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### How to Unlock
1. **Complete Prerequisites**:
- Progress through the main story to complete Beyond the Shore’s End (Chapter II prologue).
- Reach Union Level 27 to unlock Tactical Hologram: Calamity challenges.
2. **Shadows of the Past Side Quest**:
- After completing Beyond the Shore’s End, the quest Shadows of the Past automatically appears in your quest log.
- Fast-travel to the Resonance Beacon west of Thessaleo Fells’ Resonance Nexus in Rinascita.
- Speak with Botim near the beacon and agree to investigate an ancestral site with a Terminal emitting malevolent energy.
- Walk south to the Terminal, interact with it to unlock Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain, and return to Botim. You can choose to tell him the truth or lie about the Terminal’s function to complete the quest.
3. **Access the Challenge**:
- Interact with the Terminal in Thorncrown Rises to select and fight one of the available bosses: Fallacy of No Return, Sentry Construct, or Hecate.

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### Gameplay Mechanics
- **Bosses and Difficulty**:
- **Available Bosses**:
- **Fallacy of No Return** (located in Data Torrent, Tethys’ Deep): Has two forms—hammer-wielding and aerial with summoned arms. Perfect dodge opportunities exist during hammer pounds.
- **Sentry Construct**: A tough mechanical enemy with high durability.
- **Hecate**: Known for long attack animations, massive AoE attacks, and red laser phases, requiring precise dodging and patience for attack windows.
- Each boss has 6 difficulty levels, with increasing enemy levels, aggression, and new moves. From Difficulty V, Special Mechanisms (unique modifiers) are added, making battles significantly harder. For example, Hecate’s AoE attacks and red laser phases become more frequent and punishing.
- Enemies can one-shot max-level Resonators from Difficulty II onward, requiring strong builds and mastery of dodge/parry mechanics.
- **Combat Tips**:
- **Team Composition**: Use high-DPS Resonators (e.g., Lupa, Jiyan, Jinhsi) with strong healers (e.g., Verina, Baizhi) to survive high-damage attacks. Optimize Echoes and weapons for maximum damage output.
- **Dodging and Parrying**: Learn boss attack patterns, especially for Hecate, whose long AoE animations and red lasers require precise timing. Parryable attacks (e.g., Hecate’s normal strikes) offer brief counterattack windows.
- **Fallacy of No Return**: In its hammer form, dodge hammer pounds and attack between strikes. In its aerial form, use ranged Resonators or jump-based attacks to deal damage.
- **Hecate Strategy**: Avoid engaging during her massive AoE animations or red laser phases; wait for normal or parryable attacks to strike. Patience is key to avoid being one-shot.
- **Gear Up**: Upgrade Resonators, weapons, and Echoes before attempting higher difficulties (V–VI), as these require near-perfect builds and execution.

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### Rewards
- **First-Clear Rewards** (per difficulty, per boss):
- **Astrites**: 20 per difficulty (up to 360 Astrites for all 18 first clears across 3 bosses in Phantom Pain).
- **Data Sets**: Special currency for the Simulation Training Store in the Points Shop.
- **Phantom Echoes**: Unique Echo appearances (e.g., Phantom: Sentry Construct).
- **Echo Upgrade Materials**: Premium Sealed Tubes, Premium Tuners.
- **Shell Credits**.
- **Simulation Training Store**:
- Exchange Data Sets for:
- Lustrous Tides (x3, one-time purchase).
- Special Phantom Echoes (e.g., Sentry Construct).
- Echo upgrade materials (Tuners, EXP materials).
- **Note**: First-clear rewards are one-time per difficulty, but players can replay challenges for practice or additional Data Sets (if available). Unclaimed rewards may expire if not collected before version updates.

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### Additional Notes
- **Difficulty Scaling**: Enemies are significantly tougher than open-world versions, with increased HP and damage. Higher difficulties (V–VI) introduce special mechanisms, making them a true test of skill. For example, Hecate’s long animations and red lasers make her particularly challenging.
- **Community Feedback**: Players have mixed feelings about Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain. Some find it frustrating due to high difficulty and long attack animations (especially Hecate), while others appreciate the challenge as a way to hone combat skills. Complaints include one-shot mechanics and repetitive waiting for attack windows.
- **Version 2.4 Context**: The mode remains unchanged from Version 2.0, with no new bosses added in Version 2.4. The focus is on Fallacy of No Return, Sentry Construct, and Hecate, all accessible in the Thorncrown Rises arena.
- **Bugs**: Some players reported issues like crashes or incomplete challenge progress. If encountered, try restarting the game or checking for updates.
- **Comparison to Other Holograms**: Phantom Pain is part of the broader Tactical Hologram: Calamity series, which includes other bosses like Tempest Mephis and Impermanence Heron in different regions. Phantom Pain is unique for housing multiple Rinascita bosses in one arena.

For further details, check the in-game Recurring Challenges menu or official *Wuthering Waves* sources. If you need specific strategies for defeating Hecate, Fallacy of No Return, or Sentry Construct, or help with team builds, let me know!