Version 3.6 of Wuthering Waves splits its lineup across two familiar phases, headlined by new 5-star Resonators Qingxiao and Jingran. Qingxiao debuts first as an Aero Main DPS, while Jingran arrives in the back half as a Fusion carry who fights with a Broadblade. Around them sit a rotating set of reruns and four-star rate-ups worth planning your Astrite around.
Quick answer: Phase 1 (Qingxiao, Denia) opens August 20, 2026. Phase 2 (Jingran, Hiyuki, Mornye) opens September 10, 2026. The update runs after maintenance ends at 11:00 AM (UTC+8).
Release time: August 20, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC+8)
Version 3.6 release date and phase windows
Version 3.6 goes live on August 20, 2026, directly after Version 3.5 ends. The patch follows the usual structure, with two banner phases roughly three weeks apart. Phase 1 is expected to close on September 10, 2026, which is the same day Phase 2 begins. If the update keeps the previous 40-day cycle, it should wrap up around September 29, 2026.
| Phase | Start date | New 5-star |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | August 20, 2026 | Qingxiao (Aero) |
| Phase 2 | September 10, 2026 | Jingran (Fusion) |
Phase 1 banners (August 20)
Phase 1 brings Qingxiao to the game as an Aero Main DPS built around the Tune mechanic to deal damage. She shares the phase with Denia’s rerun, a sub-DPS who fits Fusion Burst setups as well as Tune-Strain compositions. Three four-star Resonators receive an increased drop rate alongside them.
| Character | Rarity / Element | Banner type |
|---|---|---|
| Qingxiao | 5-star Aero | New |
| Denia | 5-star Fusion | Rerun |
| Yangyang | 4-star Aero | Rate-up |
| Baizhi | 4-star Glacio | Rate-up |
| Sanhua | 4-star Glacio | Rate-up |
Phase 2 banners (September 10)
Phase 2 introduces Jingran, a Fusion Main DPS who wields a Broadblade in battle. He runs alongside two reruns: Mornye, a Tune-Break support, and Hiyuki, a top-tier damage dealer who specializes in Glacio Chafe status effect damage. The three four-star rate-ups shift to a new mix for the second half of the patch.
| Character | Rarity / Element | Banner type |
|---|---|---|
| Jingran | 5-star Fusion | New |
| Hiyuki | 5-star Glacio | Rerun |
| Mornye | 5-star Fusion | Rerun |
| Mortefi | 4-star Fusion | Rate-up |
| Aalto | 4-star Aero | Rate-up |
| Yuanwu | 4-star Electro | Rate-up |
Featured weapon banners
Each phase runs its own Weapon Convene with the new signature weapons plus reruns tied to the featured characters. Qingxiao’s signature Sword, Glint of Clouds, headlines Phase 1, while Jingran’s Broadblade, Thousandfold Deliverance, leads Phase 2.
| Phase | Weapon | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Glint of Clouds (Sword) | Qingxiao |
| Phase 1 | Forged Dwarf Star | Denia |
| Phase 2 | Thousandfold Deliverance (Broadblade) | Jingran |
| Phase 2 | Frostburn (Sword) | Hiyuki |
| Phase 2 | Starfield Calibrator (Broadblade) | Mornye |
New character roles for Qingxiao and Jingran
Qingxiao is an Aero Main DPS whose kit leans on the Tune mechanic, making Tune-Strain teammates a natural fit. That pairing lines up neatly with Denia’s rerun in the same phase, since she can flex between Fusion Burst and Tune-Strain roles.
Jingran plays as a Fusion Main DPS on the Broadblade. His Phase 2 rerun partners cover two different needs: Mornye supports Tune-Break setups, while Hiyuki stands on her own as one of the strongest Glacio damage dealers, focused on stacking Glacio Chafe damage.
Both halves of the patch are set, so you can budget Astrite with the full picture in hand. If Qingxiao is your target, hold pity through the opening weeks; if you’re chasing Jingran or the Hiyuki and Mornye reruns, save for the September 10 changeover instead.
