The second half of Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 swaps out the Phase 1 lineup and brings in a fresh set of banners and events. Suisui makes her debut, Aemeath gets her first rerun, and several event tracks open with their own Astrite payouts.
Quick answer: Phase 2 goes live on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC+8). Suisui (5-star Glacio Rectifier) debuts alongside Aemeath’s rerun, while the Yangyang: Xuanling, Luuk Herssen, and Lynae banners close out.
Release time: July 30, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC+8)
Phase 2 character banners
Phase 2 runs from July 30 to August 19, 2026. Suisui is the new 5-star, and Aemeath returns for her first rerun since her 3.1 debut. Three 4-star Resonators share the rate-up across both banners.
| Resonator | Rarity | Element / Weapon | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suisui | 5-star | Glacio / Rectifier | New |
| Aemeath | 5-star | Fusion / Sword | Rerun |
| Baizhi | 4-star | Glacio | Rate-up |
| Mortefi | 4-star | Fusion | Rate-up |
| Lumi | 4-star | Electro | Rate-up |
Suisui is a Glacio Rectifier who plays as a healer and support. She cycles between two stances to apply Glacio Chafe, hand out sustained healing, and grant the team a 25% All DMG Amplification buff through her Outro Skill. She is also the older sister of Yangyang, whose alternate form headlined Phase 1.
Phase 2 weapon banners
The signature weapons for both featured Resonators run alongside their banners for the same window, backed by three 4-star options.
| Weapon | Rarity | Type | Tied to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firstlight’s Herald | 5-star | Rectifier | Suisui |
| Everbright Polestar | 5-star | Sword | Aemeath |
| Variation | 4-star | Rectifier | Rate-up |
| Endless Collapse | 4-star | Sword | Rate-up |
| Relativistic Jet | 4-star | Pistols | Rate-up |
Note: Weapon banners use a separate pity counter from the character banners, so pulling on one does not advance the other.
Reverb Convene stays open all patch
The Starpath Reverbs Resonator banner and the Tideforge Reverbs weapon banner run across the entire version, from July 10 to August 19, 2026. They carry over into Phase 2, so you can still target one of the six featured 1.x Huanglong units and their signature weapons.
- Featured Resonators: Jiyan, Yinlin, Jinhsi, Changli, Zhezhi, and Xiangli Yao.
- You choose which unit is your rate-up and can swap the target freely.
- The first 10 pulls on Starpath Reverbs are free.
Phase 2 events and reward tracks
Four events open through the back half of the patch, each with its own start window and Union Level requirement. The headline reward is Virtual Crisis, which hands out the largest Astrite payout of the group.
| Event | Duration | Requirement | Key rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Crisis: Quadrant Trials | July 30 – Aug 19 | Union Level 14 | 500 Astrites, Premium Tuner, Advanced Resonance Potion, Advanced Sealed Tube, “Virtual Beacon” title |
| In Search of Lost Jade | July 30 – Aug 13 | Union Level 8 | 100 Astrites, Advanced Resonance Potion, Advanced Sealed Tube, Advanced Energy Core |
| Lollo Campaign: New Journey | Aug 8 – Aug 19 | Union Level 14 + Chapter IV Act I progress | 5 Lustrous Tides, 400 Astrites, Premium Tuners, supply crates |
| Chord Cleansing | Aug 12 – Aug 19 | Union Level 19 | Double rewards from Tacet Suppression and Waveplate use |
Lollo Campaign: New Journey has an extra unlock condition beyond its Union Level gate. You need to activate the Four Chime Shaftpost in Main Quest Chapter IV Act I, “The Wind Before the Storm,” before the event opens to you.
What closes when Phase 2 begins
Once Phase 2 goes live on July 30, the Phase 1 character banners end. You will no longer be able to pull for Yangyang: Xuanling, Luuk Herssen, or Lynae, so finish any planned Phase 1 pulls before maintenance. Character pity carries over into the Phase 2 banners, and a lost 50/50 still guarantees your next limited 5-star.
If you are deciding between the two halves, the split is clean. Phase 1 was built around Yangyang: Xuanling’s Havoc heavy-attack damage, while Phase 2 leans into Glacio support with Suisui and a Fusion Sword carry through Aemeath’s return.
