Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Pull Guide: Which Banner Is Worth Your Astrites?
Version 3.5 is easily the most crowded banner cycle Wuthering Waves has ever had. Two new Resonators from Mengzhou, three returning five-stars across two phases, and a first-of-its-kind selectable banner running the entire version — that's eight limited five-stars competing for your Astrites at the same time.
For most Rovers, the real question isn't "who's available." It's "who's worth pulling given what I already have and what's coming next."
This guide sticks to what the 3.5 preview broadcast officially confirmed on June 26. No leak-based kit speculation, no untested performance rankings — just a clear look at each banner and what it offers different types of accounts.
Version 3.5 Banner Schedule at a Glance
The Convene lineup splits across two phases plus a separate special banner that runs the full version duration.
That's two new five-stars, three reruns, and six selectable veterans. If your Astrite stash isn't deep, you'll need to pick your targets carefully — and understanding what each banner actually offers is the place to start.
Phase 1: Yangyang: Xuanling, Luuk Herssen, and Lynae
The first half of 3.5 is loaded. Three five-star banners run simultaneously, which means Phase 1 alone already demands more planning than most full versions.
Yangyang: Xuanling — The First SP Resonator
This is the headline pull of Phase 1, and arguably the most significant character debut in 3.5 for a simple reason: Xuanling is the first SP Resonator Wuthering Waves has ever released.
"SP" means she's an alternate version of an existing character — in this case, Yangyang, the four-star Aero Sword you get early in the story. Xuanling is a completely separate five-star unit with a Havoc element and her own combat mechanics. She doesn't replace or upgrade your original Yangyang; she's a different Resonator on a different banner with different teams.
That distinction matters. If you've been using the four-star Yangyang as an early-game support and assumed her SP version would be a straight upgrade to the same role, think again — Xuanling is positioned as a Havoc DPS, not a support evolution. She's a new character wearing a familiar face.
Her signature weapon, Azure Oath, runs on the matching Absolute Pulsation banner alongside Spectrum Blasters (Lynae) and Daybreaker's Spine (Luuk Herssen). Phase 1 four-star rate-ups are Danjin, Chixia, and Aalto.
Luuk Herssen and Lynae — Dual Reruns
Having two reruns in Phase 1 alongside a new character makes this phase unusually expensive if you want multiple targets. Luuk Herssen and Lynae are both Spectro Resonators, which means they share an element — useful if you're building Spectro teams, redundant if you already have that coverage.
The key question for reruns is always the same: do you need this character, or do you just want them? If your account has a gap that Luuk Herssen or Lynae fills — whether that's a missing Spectro DPS, a specific team synergy, or simply collecting characters you skipped — the rerun is there. If you're pulling because "limited five-star = must have," that's a budget decision, not an account decision.
Phase 2: Suisui and Aemeath
Suisui — Mengzhou's Second New Resonator
Suisui debuts in Phase 2 as a five-star Glacio Rectifier with a Support role. She and Xuanling are both from Mengzhou and connected in the story, which gives 3.5 a tighter narrative theme than most patches — but story connection doesn't automatically mean team synergy. Xuanling is Havoc DPS; Suisui is Glacio Support. They serve different roles on different teams.
For accounts that need a strong Glacio support or want to round out their healing/utility options, Suisui is the obvious Phase 2 target. For players who already have reliable Glacio coverage — from Zhezhi, for instance, or from the Starpath Reverbs pool — Suisui becomes more of a want than a need.
Her signature weapon is Firstlight's Herald, paired with Everbright Polestar (Aemeath's rerun weapon) on the Phase 2 weapon banner. Four-star rate-ups for Phase 2 are Baizhi, Mortefi, and Lumi.
Aemeath Rerun
Aemeath is a Fusion DPS and one of the stronger meta picks in the current roster. If you missed Aemeath's original run and your account needs a reliable Fusion carry, this rerun offers clear value — especially since Fusion DPS options remain limited compared to other elements.
If you already own Aemeath, the rerun only matters for Wavebands, and that's a luxury spend unless you're committed to pushing Aemeath to S6.
Starpath Reverbs: The First Selectable Banner
This is the feature that makes 3.5 genuinely different from every previous version. The Starpath Reverbs — officially called "[Starpath Reverbs] Reverb Resonator Convene" — lets you pick one of six five-star Resonators as your featured target, then pull toward them with a standard 50/50 guarantee system.
The Selectable Pool
These are all Huanglong-era characters — the ones who launched the game or arrived in its first year. For players who joined after 1.x, this pool represents the fastest way to catch up on foundational roster pieces without waiting for individual reruns.
How the Mechanics Work
The Starpath Reverbs banner has a few mechanics that set it apart from regular limited Convenes:
Free first 10-pull. Your first 10x Convene on this banner costs nothing. Those free pulls count toward pity and toward the Gifts of Starpath milestone event, so you should always use them regardless of whether you plan to spend more.
50/50 with guarantee. When you hit a five-star, there's a 50% chance it's your selected character and a 50% chance it's a random standard five-star. Losing the 50/50 guarantees your next five-star is your pick.
Pity carries over between Reverb banners. If you pulled on a previous Reverb Resonator Convene and didn't get a five-star, that pity progress transfers here. Pity does not carry over between Reverb and regular limited banners — they're separate systems.
Gifts of Starpath. A milestone event that rewards you based on how many Convenes you've done on the Starpath Reverbs banner. Unclaimed rewards get sent via in-game mail if you log in within 30 days of the event ending.
Waveband access. You can buy up to 2 Wavebands per selectable character through the Afterglow Coral store during the event, which is relevant for players who already own one of the six and want to push their resonance chain.
Who Should Pull on Starpath Reverbs?
The answer here is almost the inverse of the limited banner question. Starpath Reverbs is best for accounts that need foundational characters — not the newest content.
It's a strong choice if:
You missed Jiyan, Jinhsi, or another core DPS from the 1.x era and your account lacks a reliable carry.
You need Yinlin or Zhezhi for specific team compositions (Electro or Glacio).
You want to fill roster gaps before investing in newer characters.
You're a newer player who doesn't have many limited Resonators yet.
It's worth skipping if:
You already own four or more of the six selectable characters.
Your priority is the new 3.5 Resonators (Xuanling or Suisui), and your Astrite budget can only guarantee one target.
You're saving for confirmed future releases beyond 3.5.
One practical note: even if you skip the Starpath Reverbs after the free 10-pull, that free pull still gives you a shot at a five-star with zero cost. There's no reason not to use it.
Pull Strategy: What Actually Makes Sense for Your Account
Generic advice like "pull if you want new content, save if you don't" isn't helpful when eight limited five-stars are available at once. Here's what different account situations should actually consider in 3.5 specifically.
New Players (Under 3 Months, Few Limited 5-Stars)
Your account probably lacks a strong main DPS and has limited team flexibility. In that context:
Starpath Reverbs is likely your best starting point. Jiyan or Jinhsi as a selectable target gives you a proven carry that will clear content right away, and the free 10-pull lowers the entry cost.
Yangyang: Xuanling is tempting but risky. SP characters are exciting, but without a developed roster to support a Havoc DPS, she may not perform to her potential on a fresh account. If you have enough Astrites to guarantee her and want to build around Havoc from the start, she's viable — but Starpath Reverbs offers more immediate roster value for less investment.
Suisui as a support is useful long-term, but supports benefit more from having a strong DPS to support first.
Priority order for fresh accounts: Starpath Reverbs (Jiyan or Jinhsi) > Yangyang: Xuanling > Suisui > Reruns
Mid-Game Players (Several Limited 5-Stars, Functional Teams)
You have some core teams that work. The question is whether 3.5 offers something that makes those teams significantly better, or whether it's just adding options.
Yangyang: Xuanling matters most if you're building or improving a Havoc team. If your Havoc roster is already solid (you have Chisa, for example, who also applies Havoc Bane), Xuanling could slot in naturally. If Havoc isn't your focus, she's a secondary priority.
Suisui is worth pulling if your Glacio teams need a dedicated support, or if you've been waiting for a Rectifier-based healer/enabler.
Starpath Reverbs fills specific gaps. If you're missing Yinlin for your Electro team or Changli for your Fusion setup, the selectable banner is more efficient than hoping for a future individual rerun.
Aemeath rerun is high-value if you missed him and need a Fusion DPS.
The real calculation: Does a new character expand your team options, or does a Starpath pick complete a team you're already running? Completed teams usually perform better than new ones that need building from scratch.
Veteran Players (Most Limited 5-Stars, Established Roster)
If you already own most of the Starpath Reverbs pool and have functional teams for every element, 3.5 is about preference, not necessity.
Yangyang: Xuanling is the novelty pull — the first SP character, a new Havoc DPS, a fresh mechanic to explore. Veterans pulling for gameplay variety will gravitate here.
Suisui adds support depth if your Glacio teams need it, or if you want to experiment with the Negative Status archetype she's built around.
Starpath Reverbs mainly offers Wavebands for characters you already own, which is a low-priority spend unless you're chasing S6 on a specific unit.
Reruns are Waveband opportunities only.
Veteran priority: Xuanling or Suisui (whichever fits your current interest) > Starpath for Wavebands only if you're whale-tier > Skip reruns unless chasing resonance chains
Free-to-Play Players
F2P accounts generally can't guarantee more than one target per version, sometimes not even that. With 3.5's crowded lineup, the discipline gap widens:
Pick one target. Spreading pulls across multiple banners means you're unlikely to hit pity on any of them. Choose your most important target — whether that's Xuanling, Suisui, a specific rerun, or a Starpath Reverbs pick — and commit.
Always use the Starpath Reverbs free 10-pull. Zero cost, potential five-star. No reason to skip it.
Don't pull on Phase 1 reruns unless one of them is your single chosen target. Pulling for a rerun you don't urgently need while also trying to guarantee a new Resonator is how F2P accounts end up with nothing guaranteed.
Consider waiting. If you're undecided between Xuanling and Suisui, watching a few days of gameplay footage after launch gives you real information instead of pre-launch guesswork.
Monthly Pass (Lunite Subscription) Players
The extra 300 Astrites per day gives you more breathing room — enough to potentially guarantee one target and make progress toward a second, but not enough to freely pull on everything.
Plan across both phases. If Xuanling is your main target in Phase 1, your remaining Astrite income during Phase 2 might be enough to attempt Suisui or a Starpath pick, depending on your starting reserve.
Don't treat the subscription as unlimited budget. It stretches your resources, but 3.5 has enough banners that even subscription players need to prioritize.
Starpath Reverbs free 10-pull + subscription income can sometimes combine into a guarantee if you're close to pity already.
The Actual Decision Framework
Instead of a generic matrix, here's how the choice works in practice for 3.5:
If you need a DPS and don't have a strong one: → Starpath Reverbs (pick Jiyan or Jinhsi). Proven carries, lower risk than a brand-new character whose real-world performance hasn't been tested yet.
If your DPS lineup is fine and you want the newest content: → Yangyang: Xuanling in Phase 1, or Suisui in Phase 2 if you'd rather add support depth.
If you're missing Aemeath and need a Fusion carry: → Phase 2 Aemeath rerun. He's a known meta pick, and Fusion DPS options are thin.
If you already own most of the Starpath pool and most meta picks: → Pull for novelty (Xuanling as the first SP Resonator) or save for future versions. 3.5 doesn't force you to spend.
If your Astrite budget can only guarantee one five-star: → Commit to that one target. Don't spread. Use the Starpath free 10-pull as a bonus, but don't let it distract you from your main goal.
A Note on the New Region: Mengzhou
3.5 doesn't just add characters — it adds Mengzhou, a new explorable region that was first shown during the Summer Game Fest 2026 trailer. The preview broadcast also revealed Xuanfang Hold, a mechanical area set above the abyss.
New regions always mean new exploration rewards, new story content, and new Echo sets. For pull planning, the relevant detail is simple: a new region gives you additional Astrite income from exploration achievements, which can stretch your budget further than you might expect. Don't count those exploration Astrites as guaranteed before you've actually earned them, but factor them in as potential supplemental income if you're close to your pity target.
Topuplist Tip: Plan Before You Top Up
If you've decided which 3.5 banner to target and need additional Lunites to reach guarantee, preparing your top-up before the banner goes live eliminates last-minute payment delays on launch day.
Topuplist offers fast delivery, multiple payment methods, and secure Wuthering Waves top-ups — whether you're pulling for Xuanling, chasing a Starpath Reverbs target, or securing the Aemeath rerun.
One practical rule: Decide who you're pulling for before you decide how much to top up. Knowing your target and your pity distance makes it easy to calculate the exact number of pulls you need, which prevents overspending.
The Bottom Line
3.5 doesn't have one "best" banner because it has too many options for one answer to cover every account.
Yangyang: Xuanling is the pull for players who want the first SP Resonator in Wuthering Waves history and are building around Havoc.
Suisui is the pull for accounts that need Glacio support depth or want to invest in the Negative Status team archetype.
Starpath Reverbs is the pull for newer accounts and roster gaps — a free 10-pull and a selectable five-star from the foundational era of the game.
Reruns (Luuk Herssen, Lynae, Aemeath) fill specific holes. Pull them if your account needs what they offer; skip them if it doesn't.
Saving is always valid. 3.6 is confirmed to bring Qingxiao and Jingran from Mengzhou, and 3.7 adds Hsin (the Mengzhou Sentinel) and Suoming. If none of 3.5's banners address an immediate need, your Astrites will still be there next version.
The only wrong decision in 3.5 is pulling on impulse without checking what your account actually needs. Everything else is just prioritization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I pull on day one of Version 3.5?
If you've already decided your target and can guarantee it, day one is fine. If you're unsure, waiting a few days lets you watch gameplay footage and community testing before committing — especially valuable for brand-new characters like Xuanling and Suisui whose real performance is unconfirmed at launch.
Is the Starpath Reverbs banner worth pulling on?
For most accounts missing one or more of the six selectable characters, yes — and the free 10-pull means there's zero cost to at least try. For veteran accounts that already own most of the pool, the value drops significantly unless you're chasing Wavebands.
Does pity carry over between Starpath Reverbs and regular limited banners?
No. Pity on the Starpath Reverbs banner carries over to future Reverb Resonator Convene events, but it does not transfer to the standard limited character banners. They are separate pity systems.
Can I switch my selected character on Starpath Reverbs?
Yes — you can change your selected five-star target at any time during the event. Your pity progress and guarantee status remain intact when you switch.
How many Astrites do I need to guarantee a five-star?
Hard pity is 80 pulls (12,800 Astrites). In practice, most players hit a five-star between 60–75 pulls. If you're starting from zero pity, plan for roughly 12,800–25,600 Astrites to guarantee a specific character through the 50/50 system (worst case: lose 50/50, then guarantee on the next five-star).
Should F2P players skip Phase 1 reruns entirely?
Unless one of the rerun characters is your single chosen target for the version, yes. Splitting pulls across Phase 1 reruns + a new character + Starpath Reverbs is the fastest way to end up with zero guarantees.
Where can I top up Lunites for Version 3.5?
Topuplist provides secure Wuthering Waves top-ups with fast delivery and multiple payment options — useful if you've calculated your pull gap and need to close it before your target banner ends.
