WuWa 3.6 Guide: Banners & Free Rewards Summary
Quinn Thompson
The highly anticipated Wuthering Waves Version 3.6, "Shadows of Mirage, Sword of the Mortal Realm," is just around the corner! This update debuts two brand-new 5-star Resonators alongside fresh open-world gameplay features like Sword Riding and Guqin performance. Multiple limited-time events are going live, packed with generous version rewards and major system performance optimizations.
This guide consolidates all preview details—including event banner schedules, event lineups, and total free resource breakdowns—so you can plan your Astrite savings ahead of time!
1. Version 3.6 Event Banners & Weapon Banners Schedule
| Phase | Start Date | Resonator Convene | Weapon Convene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Starts Aug 20 |
*New 5-Star: Qingxiao (Aero / Sword, Harmony-stacking Main DPS) 
*Rerun 5-Star: Denia *4-Star Rate-Ups: Yangyang, Baizhi, Sanhua |
5-Star Sword: [Yunlang] (Qingxiao Signature Weapon) 5-Star Rectifier: [False Dwarf Star] |
| Phase 2 | Starts Sep 10 |
*New 5-Star: Jingran (Fusion / Broadblade, HP-scaling Heavy Attack DPS) 
*Rerun 5-Stars: Hiyuki, Mornye *4-Star Rate-Ups: Mortefi, Aalto, Yuanwu |
5-Star Broadblade: [Qianbandu] (Jingran Signature Weapon) Rerun Weapons: Zhuoshuang, Eternal Calculation |
2. Overview of All 3.6 Limited-Time Events
| Event Name | Event Type | Core Gameplay | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Resonance Simulation Domain | Major Combat Event | Brand-new top-down camera perspective combat; clear multi-stage challenges with custom team comps. | Exclusive Title, Phantom Echo, Tons of Astrites, Upgrade Materials |
| Songs of the Floating Years | Casual Music Event | Interactable Guqin gadget; complete sheet music rhythm challenges or play freely. | Music Scores, Avatar Frame, Decor Items, Astrites |
| Second Solaris: Phantom Traces | Casual Exploration | Fun exploration in Solaris; locate anomaly clues to finish missions. | Astrites, Various Upgrade Materials |
| If Dreams Still Echo | Co-op Challenge | Multiplayer Co-op domain; team up with fellow Rovers to conquer boss stages. | Astrites, High-tier Upgrade Materials |
| Misty Gifts | 7-Day Login Event | Standard 7-day version check-in event. Log in daily to claim rewards. | 5 Radiant Tides, 5 Forging Tides, EXP Materials |
| Limited Survey Mission | Exploration Quest | Complete designated survey targets to gather resources. | Bonus Astrites, Upgrade Materials |
New Permanent Content
- Hologram Tactical Challenge New Boss: Phantom Wanhua Cage / Decay, unlocking new boss fights and Echo drops.
- Main Quest Update: Chapter 4 Act III "Distant Clouds, Resonant Sword" + Interlude "Lingering Echoes of the Lone Guest"
- New Map Area: Yunsuo High-altitude Sea of Clouds region now open.
- Major Open-World Mechanic: Sword Riding (unlocked in specific areas upon clearing the Main Quest).
- Free Main Quest Rewards: Two brand-new Survey Motorbike skins & the Guqin interactive gadget.
3. Main Quest & Open-World Updates
- Main Quest Update: Chapter 4 Act III "Distant Clouds, Resonant Sword" + Interlude "Lingering Echoes of the Lone Guest"
- New Region: Yunsuo High-altitude Sea of Clouds unlocked.
- Major Open-World Feature: Sword Riding. Complete the Main Quest to unlock Sword Riding in specific zones—no need to pull Qingxiao to enjoy faster traversal!
- Main Quest Rewards: 2 new Survey Motorbike vehicle skins, permanently free to claim.
- New Echoes: Heavenly Puppet Calamity, Phantom Wanhua Cage / Decay
4. Version Rewards & Astrite Income Breakdown
1. Immediate Freebies
- Maintenance Compensation: 600 Astrites (claim via in-game mail after update)
- Livestream Redemption Codes: (Expired)
Total = 100 Astrites per code + Level-up Materials
2. Estimated Total Version Income (42-Day Cycle)
- 7-Day Login: 5 Radiant Tides + 5 Lustrous Tides
- All Limited Events: ~3500+ Astrites
- Main Story + Achievements: ~500 Astrites
- Character Showcases: 100 Astrites
- Weekly Bosses, Tower of Adversity, Deepsea Realm, and Matrix: Steady income of Astrites from routine endgame resets.
Summary: F2P players completing all content can earn roughly 10,000 Astrites, while Lunite Subscription players can reach around 14,000 Astrites (estimations based on preliminary math, subject to live server tuning).
3. Major Quality-of-Life (QoL) & System Optimizations
- Cross-Platform Engine Upgrade: Core engine optimizations boost average FPS by ~10; PC client now supports DLSS 4.5.
- Mailbox Expansion: Capacity increased to 200, with a new Mail Favoriting feature.
- Improved Echo Recommendations: Stat combo previews now available before equipping.
- Survey Motorbike QoL: Added Auto-Cruise mode and customizable garage backgrounds.
- Gallery & Battle Record: Added direct screenshot sharing support.
Conclusion
Version 3.6 is packed with fresh content! Sword Riding and Guqin performances dramatically enrich open-world exploration, alongside two hype new 5-star hypercarries and top-tier rerun characters.
- For Open-World Explorers & Aero Main Teams: Priority pull for Qingxiao.
- Lacking a Fusion On-Field DPS / Enjoy Heavy Attack Survival Playstyles: Save your pulls for Jingran in Phase 2.
Rovers, plan your Astrite savings based on your active roster. If your pull balance is running low, consider utilizing official wuwa top up services to top off your account safely!
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FAQ
Q1: Should beginners or F2P players pull Qingxiao or Jingran in Version 3.6?
A: Beginners and overworld exploration lovers should prioritize Qingxiao. She boasts agile aerial combat, versatile team synergies, and pairs exceptionally well with Suhuai for quick power spikes. If you already have a complete Fusion comp, desperately need a Heavy Attack hypercarry, or prefer tanky sustain playstyles, hold out for Jingran in the second half. If you are saving for future patches, feel free to skip both.
Q2: How many free pulls/Astrites can F2P players get in 3.6?
A: F2P players completing all daily and event content can earn around 10,000 Astrites, while Lunite Pass subscribers can collect roughly 14,000 Astrites. This includes server maintenance compensation, livestream codes, main story achievements, and event rewards—none of which require paywalls to claim in full.
Q3: Are the Guqin gadget and Motorbike skins time-limited or missable?
A: Both the interactable Guqin gadget and the two new Survey Motorbike skins are permanent Main Quest completion rewards. There is no time limit, and players can unlock them anytime by finishing the respective main story chapters, even after Version 3.6 ends.
- 6480 + 1600 Lunites Limited Offer$71.99-$28$99.99
- Lunitas All-In-One Bundle$164.82-$36.12$200.94
- Insider Channel$7.39-$2.6$9.99
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- 6480+1600 Lunites*3$250.97-$49$299.97
- 6480+1600 Lunites*5$424.96-$74.99$499.95
- 6480+1600 Lunites*10$859.91-$139.99$999.9
- Weekly Subscription$7.39-$2.6$9.99
- Lunar Causality$7.39-$2.6$9.99
- Horizon Lookout$7.39-$2.6$9.99
- Voyaging Star Chassis Set$18.48-$6.51$24.99
