Over the past two weeks, the number of people asking “Who should I pull for in 3.8?” has gotten a little ridiculous······and the questions are all remarkably similar: Is Lily really a five-star? What attribute does she have? Will her weapon be a Broadblade or Gauntlets? Will some familiar old face appear in this rerun? All right, let’s clear it all up at once—but first, let’s get the unpleasant part out of the way.
Information Comes in Three Layers
When looking at preview information, you must distinguish between three separate lines of information. The first consists of content officially released by the developers, such as the version update schedule, banner pity and carryover rules, and the mechanics of rotating modes such as the Tower of Adversity. The second is relatively credible data mining from test servers. In these cases, the character model and skill descriptions are often real, but values and banner schedules can be changed at any time. The third is pure word of mouth within the community. No one knows who started it, and it will most likely end up being proven wrong.
So far, the developers have not released the complete 3.8 banner schedule and character details all at once. Core information such as character names, attributes, and weapon types remains in a state of “partially inferable, partially unconfirmed.”
How Did the Name Lily Appear?
Lily first surfaced through a few scattered fragments from data unpacking overseas. Local players later adopted the short name, and it spread through the current version-preview discussions. Keep in mind that the name itself is not the character’s final official name. The developers could change it entirely when making the formal announcement, or Lily might not even be scheduled for Version 3.8.
Based on the direction of community discussions, speculation around Lily mainly focuses on two points: first, that her position in the story leans toward the side of a “new faction”; and second, that she is unlikely to be purely a support utility character. However, both points are speculation, not conclusions. The only reliable basis for judgment will be her skill descriptions and stat panel after her official release.
Analyzing the Attribute and Weapon Type Separately
When it comes to her attribute, the community has mainly been jumping back and forth between two or three possibilities, and every side can produce its own “evidence.” Look closely, though, and most of that evidence comes from incomplete data-mined fragments, so its persuasive value is limited. The reliable way to determine a character’s attribute is actually quite simple: first, check whether she has consistent visual elements in story scenes, such as the color palette of her skill effects or the form of her Forte Circuit; next, see whether the official preview states it clearly; finally, look at the Echo builds favored by test players. If most of them stack one type of damage bonus, the attribute is essentially confirmed.
The same logic applies when determining her weapon type. Wuthering Waves schedules its weapon and character banners separately. If Lily appears in the first half of Version 3.8, her signature five-star weapon will most likely launch at the same time. If only the character is released without her weapon, the value of this banner will drop noticeably. One reminder here: pity on the weapon banner and character banner is calculated separately, and the two do not share pity. Quite a few players still get this mixed up.
Rerun Candidates: Scheduling Logic Is More Reliable Than Leaks
Compared with guessing the new character, rerun candidates can actually be inferred through logic, and the accuracy is often higher. Limited characters in Wuthering Waves generally follow a “version interval” principle: several versions usually pass between their debut and rerun, while the strength combination of the new characters in that version and the arrangement of the weapon banners must also be considered. So you can filter candidates this way: eliminate characters who have already rerun in the past few versions, eliminate those who launched fewer than two or three versions ago, and then choose from the remaining characters those whose mechanics synergize with the new character.
There is another detail many people overlook: the five-star pity on rerun banners carries over. Any pulls you accumulated without obtaining a five-star on the previous limited banner will transfer to this one unchanged. This rule directly affects your pulling rhythm. If you built up 40 pulls on the previous banner without getting a five-star, you are already halfway up the mountain when this banner begins. Whether you pull or save, you need to recalculate the numbers.
Calculate Your Astrite Budget Clearly
Here is the conclusion first: no matter who appears in Version 3.8, you should keep enough Astrite for at least 80 pulls. That is the basic minimum. Wuthering Waves’ limited character banner guarantees a five-star within 80 pulls. The first five-star may not be the featured limited character, which is what players commonly call losing the 50/50. After losing it, your next five-star is guaranteed to be the featured limited character. The weapon banner likewise guarantees a five-star within 80 pulls.
That may not sound too harsh, but the problem is that if you want both the character and her signature weapon, the worst-case scenario requires hitting full pity twice, or around 160 pulls. For most free-to-play and monthly-pass players, that is a significant burden. The correct approach to resource planning is therefore not “I want everything,” but first deciding whether this banner is worth using your pity for.
You can set the criteria like this: if Lily fills the most important gap in your current teams—for example, you have never had a reliable main DPS or are constantly short of a character who can deal with enemy toughness—then give her the highest priority. If she is merely the icing on the cake and you already have fully formed teams, it is better to pull for the character first and wait before deciding on the weapon. If a character you want more is coming soon in Versions 3.9 or 4.0, skip this banner decisively and save your pity. Also, the Astrite from monthly passes and battle passes is a stable source of income, and you should not neglect daily content or the Tower of Adversity. The total you can save over one version is actually quite substantial.
A Bold Guess at Team-Building Directions
This section is purely imaginative; I will revise it once the skill descriptions are officially released. Assuming Lily is designed as a damage dealer, she will most likely need a teammate who can consistently provide damage amplification or resistance shred—in other words, the usual support slot—along with another character who can help maintain the Resonance Energy cycle. Recent Wuthering Waves characters have increasingly emphasized “team systems” in their design. It is no longer enough to throw four powerful characters together; what matters is whether the team can form a stable cycle.
If she leans toward a utility role, her value will depend on whether her buffs can cover the current mainstream teams. The standard is straightforward: can she fit into two or three existing top-tier teams? If yes, she is worth it. If she can only form a team of her own and is still weaker than existing systems, then wait a little longer~No need to rush, really, no need to rush.
Compare Regional Versions and Don’t Confuse Servers
Here, you must distinguish between versions, servers, and currencies. The China server and international server are generally synchronized in terms of version updates, while the Hong Kong and Taiwan servers belong to the international-server system, so their content schedules do not differ much. However, there are several concrete differences: first, shop bundles are settled separately in each region’s currency, so the tiers and discount levels may vary; second, the currency used for purchases differs, and the actual amount received is subject to the figure displayed in the in-game shop; third, event schedules may occasionally receive minor adjustments, although the differences are usually small.
So when you see someone online saying, “This bundle is a great deal,” first confirm which server they are on and which currency they use. Otherwise, it is easy for the numbers not to line up. For anything involving purchases, I can only offer verification advice and make no promises about credited amounts or refunds—please pay close attention to this yourself.
How Should You Pull?
Here are several directly actionable points. First, wait for the official preview. Before it is released, all judgments about attributes and weapons are only half-finished, so do not rush to spend your pity. Second, check the banner schedule before deciding whether to pull. Whether Lily appears in the first half or second half directly determines how much time you have left to save Astrite. Third, set a maximum budget. Free-to-play and monthly-pass players are advised to “use pity only once per version” and not spend the next version’s resources early for a single character. Fourth, evaluate the weapon banner separately. Unless the signature weapon provides an exceptionally large increase, prioritize the character herself and wait for the weapon’s rerun.
Finally, to clarify the scope of this analysis: the discussion above is based on currently available official information about game mechanics and community discussions. Specific values, attributes, and schedules are always subject to official announcements. If the developers’ published information differs from anything stated here, the official information takes precedence, and I will update the article accordingly.
About Purchases
When you really need to top up your Astrite, choosing a payment channel is actually quite important. Safety and convenience matter more than saving a few dollars. The market is full of mixed-quality providers, and problems such as account-information leaks and delayed crediting have happened before.
The Kardz platform uses direct UID top-ups, so you do not need to provide your account password. It offers round-the-clock, 24/7 service and is safe and reliable. For players who want to add those final few dozen pulls before a banner ends, this direct top-up method genuinely saves a lot of back-and-forth hassle. Of course, remember to double-check your server, character UID, and top-up tier before paying. Entering any of these details incorrectly can cause serious trouble.
Whether Version 3.8 is worth pulling on ultimately depends on what your account lacks. A character other people consider excellent may occupy an awkward substitute slot in your teams. Conversely, a character criticized for mediocre strength may happen to complete the final piece of your team system.
So don’t let the hype carry you away~Once the official preview is released, we can go through the numbers in this article again. How much Astrite do you have left right now? Are you planning to save some for Lily, or skip her entirely and wait for the next version? Let’s discuss it in the comments.
