Keeping track of Wuthering Waves banners is honestly one of the most important things you can do as a player. The game rotates its limited-time Convene banners every few weeks, and if you miss a 5-star Resonator, you might be waiting months for a rerun. I have been following the banner schedule since launch, and this guide covers everything running right now in version 3.2 Phase 2 plus what is coming in version 3.3 and beyond.
Whether you are a day-one veteran hoarding Astrite or a brand-new Rover trying to figure out which banner deserves your pulls, this breakdown has you covered. We will go through the current character banners, upcoming banners, weapon banners, the pity system, and standard banner options. I have also included F2P saving tips pulled straight from the community to help you spend wisely.
The Wuthering Waves banner system (called Convenes) works on a rotating schedule tied to each game version. Every major update brings two phases, each featuring different 5-star Resonators alongside three rate-up 4-star characters. Knowing the schedule lets you plan ahead and avoid wasting currency on banners you do not care about.
Before we get into specifics, a quick note on accuracy: banner dates and character lineups are based on officially confirmed information and trusted community sources. Kuro Games occasionally adjusts schedules, so always double-check the in-game Convene screen before committing your pulls.
Version 3.2 Phase 2 is live right now, featuring three 5-star Resonators across separate character event banners. This phase runs from April 9, 2026 through April 30, 2026, giving you about three weeks to pull on any of the active banners. Here is the full breakdown of what is currently available.
The current Wuthering Waves banners feature a strong mix of elements and roles. Lynae leads as a Glacio element DPS, Zani brings Spectro element support capabilities, and Phoebe rounds out the lineup with her own element coverage. Each banner shares the same pool of rate-up 4-star characters, so you are not locked into specific 4-stars based on which 5-star you chase.
| Character | Rarity | Element | Weapon | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynae | 5-star | Glacio | Gauntlets | Main DPS | Apr 9 – Apr 30, 2026 |
| Zani | 5-star | Spectro | Broadblade | Sub-DPS/Support | Apr 9 – Apr 30, 2026 |
| Phoebe | 5-star | – | – | – | Apr 9 – Apr 30, 2026 |
All three banners share the same pool of featured 4-star Resonators, and your pity carries across them independently. That means pulling on Lynae’s banner does not reset your pity counter on Zani’s banner, which is helpful if you are split between targets.
Lynae is a 5-star Glacio Resonator who wields Gauntlets as her weapon type. She functions as a Main DPS, meaning she is designed to spend most of her time on-field dealing damage. Her kit revolves around Glacio-based attacks with strong personal damage output, making her a solid pick for players who need a reliable ice-element carry.
From what the community on Reddit has shared, Lynae performs well as a primary damage dealer but benefits heavily from having the right team around her. If you already have a strong Glacio team setup or are missing a dedicated ice DPS, she is absolutely worth considering. Her banner runs for the full Phase 2 duration, so you have time to decide.
Glacio as an element in Wuthering Waves has consistently been competitive in the meta. Having a dedicated Glacio DPS like Lynae gives you coverage for content that favors ice-element damage, and her Gauntlets weapon type means she pairs well with craftable Gauntlets if you do not pull for her signature weapon.
Zani is a 5-star Spectro Resonator who uses a Broadblade. Her role leans toward Sub-DPS and Support, bringing team utility alongside respectable damage. Spectro as an element has been consistently strong in the meta, and Zani adds flexibility to teams that need both damage contribution and buffing capability.
Players on the WutheringWaves subreddit have noted that Zani fits into multiple team compositions easily. If you are looking for a character that strengthens your existing teams rather than demanding a team built around them, Zani offers that kind of versatility. She is especially valuable if you run Spectro-focused setups.
The Spectro element interacts well with several other elements in the game, creating strong combo opportunities. Zani’s Broadblade weapon type also shares options with other Broadblade users on your roster, making gear investment more efficient overall.
Phoebe rounds out the Phase 2 banner trio. Her element and weapon combination give players another strong option for team building. Like the other current banners, Phoebe shares the same 4-star rate-up pool, so pulling on her banner can still net you the same supporting cast of 4-star Resonators.
Community feedback suggests Phoebe is a practical pull if your roster needs her specific element coverage. She is not as flashy as some of the upcoming version 3.3 characters, but solid character design and reliable performance make her banner a reasonable investment for players who are not saving for next phase.
Version 3.3 is the next major update, and it is bringing some highly anticipated Resonators. Based on confirmed information and community discussion, the version 3.3 banners feature Hiyuki, Mornye, and Iuno as the headlining 5-star characters. These banners will replace the current Phase 2 lineup when the update goes live.
The Wuthering Waves banner schedule for 3.3 follows the same two-phase structure. Phase 1 typically launches with the version update itself, while Phase 2 arrives roughly three weeks later. Here is what we know about each upcoming banner.
Hiyuki is one of the most talked-about characters heading to Wuthering Waves in version 3.3. Community hype around Hiyuki has been building for weeks, with players on the WutheringWaves subreddit discussing her potential role and team synergies extensively. If the community buzz is anything to go by, she could be a top-priority pull for many players.
For F2P players specifically, Hiyuki represents a potential meta-defining addition. The community consensus from multiple Reddit threads suggests that she brings something unique to the table that existing characters do not cover. If you have been saving your Astrite, this might be the banner to spend it on.
Exact element and weapon details are still being finalized, but expect full information to drop with the official version 3.3 livestream preview. I recommend keeping an eye on official channels for the complete kit reveal before committing your pulls.
Mornye joins the version 3.3 banner lineup as another 5-star Resonator. Like Hiyuki, detailed kit information is awaiting the official version preview, but early community discussion paints Mornye as a character with strong standalone value. Players who prefer versatile characters that slot into multiple teams will likely find Mornye appealing.
One thing to keep in mind: if you are torn between Mornye and Hiyuki, consider which teams you already have built. Mornye appears to synergize well with existing roster options, making her a strong choice for players who want immediate team improvement without building an entirely new composition from scratch.
Community discussions on Reddit also highlight Mornye’s potential in specific team archetypes. Players have been theorycrafting builds around Mornye that leverage existing 4-star characters, which means you might not need to pull additional units to make her work effectively.
Iuno has been generating serious excitement in the Wuthering Waves community. Multiple Reddit threads describe Iuno as a character capable of soloing content, which puts her in the upper tier of pull value. Brant and Iuno have both been mentioned as characters that feel satisfying to play independently, a quality that matters a lot for both new and experienced players.
If you are a newer player trying to pick one banner from version 3.3, Iuno’s potential for independent performance makes her a safe investment. Characters who can carry content on their own give you breathing room to build the rest of your roster at your own pace. The community strongly backs Iuno as a high-value pull.
| Version | Phase | Expected Characters | Expected Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | Phase 1 | Hiyuki, Mornye, Iuno | Late Apr – Mid May 2026 |
| 3.3 | Phase 2 | TBC | Mid May – Early Jun 2026 |
| 3.4 | TBC | Lucy, Rebecca (rumored) | TBC |
Based on the established Wuthering Waves update cadence, version 3.3 should launch in late April or early May 2026. Phase 1 will run for approximately three weeks, followed by Phase 2 for another three weeks. The full version cycle typically spans about six weeks total.
Looking further ahead, version 3.4 is already generating buzz thanks to leaks pointing toward a Cyberpunk collaboration. The rumored 3.4 banners include Lucy and Rebecca as featured characters. While this information comes from trusted leakers and should be treated as unconfirmed, the community is already excited about what a Cyberpunk crossover could mean for the game.
Lucy and Rebecca are reportedly tied to a crossover event, which would mark a significant collaboration for Wuthering Waves. If confirmed, this could mean unique kit designs and team synergies that differ from the standard roster additions. Keep expectations tempered until the official announcement, but this is definitely one to watch.
I want to be transparent that these dates and character details for 3.3 and 3.4 are based on the game’s established pattern and community leaks. Kuro Games occasionally adjusts update timelines, so always verify with the in-game announcement or official social channels before making final pull decisions.
Weapon banners in Wuthering Waves run alongside the character event banners under the Absolute Pulsation banner name. These banners feature signature weapons for the current 5-star Resonators and use a separate currency (Forging Tides) with their own pity counter. That is important to remember if you are splitting resources between characters and weapons.
The community has consistently flagged weapon dependency as a real concern. Several Reddit threads mention that some characters perform significantly better with their signature weapon compared to free alternatives. This creates a tension for F2P players who might need to choose between pulling a new character or getting the weapon for one they already own.
The active weapon banner features signature weapons for Lynae, Zani, and Phoebe. Each 5-star weapon is tailored to its respective Resonator’s kit, providing stat bonuses and passive effects that directly enhance that character’s performance. The banner also includes rate-up 4-star weapons that can be useful across multiple characters.
If you pulled Lynae and want to maximize her damage, her signature Gauntlets are the obvious target. Similarly, Zani’s signature Broadblade provides meaningful upgrades over craftable alternatives. The weapon pity system guarantees a 5-star weapon within 80 pulls, same as the character banner, but the weapon banner has its own separate pity counter.
When version 3.3 launches, expect new signature weapons for Hiyuki, Mornye, and Iuno under the Absolute Pulsation banner. These weapons will be available for the duration of their respective phases. As with all weapon banners, you will need Forging Tides to pull, not Radiant Tides.
My advice based on community feedback: prioritize character banners over weapon banners unless you are a dolphin or whale. The free and craftable weapons in Wuthering Waves are serviceable for most content. Only invest in the weapon banner if you already have the character and want that last 15-20% performance boost for endgame challenges.
Understanding weapon types helps you evaluate banner weapons beyond just the signature options. Wuthering Waves features five weapon categories:
Each weapon type has craftable alternatives at various rarities. Before pulling on the weapon banner, check whether a craftable option at R5 (Refinement 5) can get you close enough to the signature weapon’s performance. Often the difference is smaller than it seems on paper.
The Wuthering Waves gacha system (called Convene) is where the banner mechanics really matter. Understanding how pity works, what the 50/50 system means, and how to manage your currency will directly impact how many 5-star characters you can collect. I am going to break this down in plain terms.
Every pull on a character event banner in Wuthering Waves moves you one step closer to a guaranteed 5-star. The hard pity cap is set at 80 pulls, meaning you will get a 5-star Resonator within 80 pulls no matter what. In practice, most players hit their 5-star before reaching 80 due to something called soft pity.
Soft pity in Wuthering Waves begins around pull 70, when the base drop rate for 5-star characters starts gradually increasing. From pull 70 onward, each subsequent pull has a noticeably higher chance of producing a 5-star. Based on community data collection, the average 5-star pull happens somewhere between 55 and 65 pulls for most players, but the soft pity ramp starting at 70 is what makes that final stretch before hard pity more forgiving.
Your pity counter is separate for each banner type. Pulling on the character event banner does not affect your weapon banner pity, and vice versa. However, pity does carry over between banner rotations within the same banner type. So if you did 40 pulls on the Lynae banner and did not get a 5-star, those 40 pulls carry over to Hiyuki’s banner when it goes live.
When you pull a 5-star on a limited character banner, there is a 50% chance it is the featured character and a 50% chance it is a random 5-star from the standard banner pool. This is the 50/50 system, and it is the source of a lot of frustration for players.
If you lose the 50/50 (meaning you got a standard banner 5-star instead of the featured one), your next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured character. This means the absolute worst case for getting a specific limited character is 160 pulls: 80 to lose the 50/50, and another 80 for the guaranteed featured character. Most players will not need that many, but it is the number you should plan for if you are set on a specific character.
The guarantee carries over between banners within the same banner type. If you lose the 50/50 on Lynae’s banner and then the banner ends, your next 5-star on any future character event banner is guaranteed to be the featured character. This is why tracking your pity and 50/50 status is so important.
Wuthering Waves uses a multi-layer currency system for pulling. Here is how it breaks down:
Astrite is the base premium currency you earn from gameplay, events, dailies, and exploration. You can convert Astrite into any type of Tide at a 160:1 ratio. This is your primary pulling resource as an F2P player, and managing it well is critical for consistent banner participation.
Radiant Tide is used exclusively on limited character event banners. You can buy these with Astrite or earn them from events and battle pass rewards. One Radiant Tide equals one pull on a character banner.
Lustrous Tide is used on the standard and permanent character banner. You earn these from various sources including the beginner banner and ascension rewards. These cannot be used on limited event banners, so they do not compete with your limited banner budget.
Forging Tide is used on the weapon banner. Like Radiant Tides, you can purchase these with Astrite or earn them through specific events. Weapon banners require their own dedicated currency, so plan accordingly if you want both characters and their signature weapons.
One of the biggest pain points the community raises is that banner frequency is high, making it hard to save enough currency for must-have characters. F2P players especially feel the squeeze when two strong banners run back-to-back. Here are some practical strategies pulled from the Reddit community:
First, always do your dailies. The daily Astrite income adds up significantly over a six-week version cycle. Missing even a week of dailies can mean the difference between getting a character and falling short.
Second, prioritize exploration. Wuthering Waves rewards exploration heavily, and each new region brings a large chunk of one-time Astrite. If a new area drops with a version update, explore it early for the currency infusion.
Third, be honest about which characters you actually need versus which ones you simply want. The community frequently discusses how pulling for characters that do not fit your existing teams leads to underutilized units. Shorekeeper is consistently recommended as one of the best starter banner choices because of her versatility across team compositions.
Fourth, track your pity. Use a third-party pity tracker or manually record your pulls. Knowing exactly where you stand with pity and your 50/50 status lets you make informed decisions about whether to pull or save. This is the single most impactful thing you can do as an F2P player.
Fifth, consider the rerun timeline. Some characters go months or even over a year without a rerun. The community has noted frustration with characters like Changli not getting reruns. If a limited character you want is running now, do not assume they will be back soon. Prioritize accordingly.
Beyond the limited-time event banners, Wuthering Waves offers permanent banner options that are always available. These banners use different currencies and serve different purposes for your account progression. Understanding them helps you use resources you might otherwise overlook.
The Beginner Banner, also called the Novice Convene, is available to new players and offers discounted pulls. You can do a 10-pull at a reduced currency cost, giving new accounts a head start on building their roster. This banner uses Lustrous Tides and features characters from the standard pool.
For new players wondering which character to aim for from the beginner banner, the community overwhelmingly recommends Shorekeeper. Her versatility and team utility make her valuable across a wide range of content, and she remains relevant even in endgame teams. Changli is another option mentioned frequently, though she is described as powerful but more team-dependent as a Main DPS.
The standard character banner in Wuthering Waves is called Tidal Chorus. It features a fixed pool of 5-star Resonators who are always available. This banner uses Lustrous Tides, not Radiant Tides, so it does not compete with your limited banner currency. The 5-star pool includes characters like Jiyan, Lingyang, and other launch-era Resonators.
You will naturally accumulate Lustrous Tides over time through gameplay rewards, ascension milestones, and event giveaways. There is no urgency to spend them since the banner is permanent, but pulling here can round out your roster with solid characters you might have missed.
The permanent weapon banner, known as Winter Brume, works similarly to the permanent character banner. It features a fixed pool of 5-star weapons that are always available and uses its own currency. This banner is a good supplemental source of weapons, but most players prioritize the limited weapon banner for signature weapons or rely on craftable options.
One useful detail: 4-star weapons from the standard weapon banner can be great for filling out your roster. Since 4-star weapons appear more frequently, the standard banner can be a reliable way to get refinement materials and general-purpose weapons for characters who do not have signature options.
Based on community discussion and forum insights, here are the standard banner characters most frequently recommended:
Shorekeeper tops nearly every recommendation list. Her kit provides strong team support, and she fits into most team compositions without requiring specific setups. For new players, she is the gold standard of beginner banner picks.
Jiyan remains a solid Main DPS option. While newer limited characters may outperform him on paper, Jiyan’s straightforward playstyle and consistent damage output make him reliable for clearing content.
Verina gets mentioned often as a strong support option. Her healing and buffing capabilities make her a staple in many team compositions, especially for players who do not have limited banner supports.
The community values practical character assessments over raw tier lists. A character that is easy to play and fits multiple teams often gets recommended over a theoretically stronger character that requires specific team compositions to function.
The current Wuthering Waves banners are in version 3.2 Phase 2, running from April 9 to April 30, 2026. The featured 5-star Resonators are Lynae (Glacio, Gauntlets, Main DPS), Zani (Spectro, Broadblade, Sub-DPS/Support), and Phoebe. All three banners share the same pool of rate-up 4-star characters.
The next Wuthering Waves banners will be in version 3.3, expected to launch in late April or early May 2026. The featured 5-star characters are Hiyuki, Mornye, and Iuno. Version 3.4 may include Lucy and Rebecca as part of a rumored Cyberpunk collaboration.
Wuthering Waves banners change approximately every three weeks within each version. Each major version (like 3.2 or 3.3) has two phases, each lasting about three weeks. A full version cycle spans roughly six weeks total, with Phase 2 replacing Phase 1 halfway through.
You need a maximum of 80 pulls (hard pity) to guarantee a 5-star character on the limited banner. Soft pity starts around pull 70, gradually increasing your odds. If you lose the 50/50, you may need up to 160 pulls total to guarantee the featured limited character. Pity carries over between banner rotations.
New banners in Wuthering Waves typically go live at 10:00 AM server time when a new phase or version launches. The exact timing can vary slightly between server regions. Check the in-game countdown timer on the Convene screen for the precise end and start times for your region.
For new players, the community recommends pulling on the banner featuring a character that fills a gap in your roster. Shorekeeper is the top community pick from the standard banner for her versatility. For limited banners, prioritize a Main DPS character first, as they carry your team through most content. Save your Astrite for characters that fit your team rather than pulling randomly.
Staying on top of the Wuthering Waves banners schedule is the single best thing you can do for your account. Right now, version 3.2 Phase 2 runs through April 30, 2026 with Lynae, Zani, and Phoebe available. Version 3.3 is right around the corner bringing Hiyuki, Mornye, and Iuno, three characters that the community is genuinely excited about. Further ahead, version 3.4 may bring Lucy and Rebecca from a Cyberpunk crossover.
Bookmark this page and check back after each version update. I keep this guide current with every banner rotation, so you will always know which Wuthering Waves banners are live and which ones are coming next. Plan your Astrite spending wisely, track your pity, and may your 50/50s always go your way.
