Wuthering Waves 3.0 December Update Guide: New 5-Star Characters, Rerun Banners & Best Pull Strategies

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Welcome to Lahai-Roi, Rovers. Wuthering Waves Version 3.0 — “We Who See the Stars” — officially launched on December 25, 2025, delivering the game’s most ambitious story expansion and one of its most impactful banner lineups to date. As Rover investigates the mysteries surrounding Startorch Academy, the narrative stakes rise—but for many players, the real excitement lies in the Resonator Convene banners reshaping the meta.

Version 3.0 is split into two carefully planned phases, introducing two new meta-defining 5-star characters alongside four of the strongest rerun units in the game. Whether you’re planning long-term Off-Tune teams, reinforcing proven Erosion comps, or simply deciding where your Astrites bring the most value, this guide breaks down every banner, role, and pull priority so you can make informed decisions throughout the update.

Part 1: Version 3.0 Banner Schedule & Key Details

Wuthering Waves 3.0 follows a two-phase, six-week banner cycle, with Phase 1 available at launch and Phase 2 arriving mid-January.

📅 Phase 1: December 25, 2025 – January 15, 2026

New Character

  • Lynae (5★ Spectro / Pistol)

Rerun Characters

  • Cartethyia (5★ Aero / Sword)

  • Ciaccona (5★ Aero / Pistol)

Featured Weapons

  • Lynae’s signature Spectrum Blaster

  • Reruns of Defier’s Thorn and Woodland Aria

📅 Phase 2: January 15, 2026 – February 5, 2026

Wuthering Waves 3.0 December Update Guide

New Character

  • Mornye (5★ Fusion / Broadblade)

Rerun Characters

  • Augusta (5★ Electro / Broadblade)

  • Iuno (5★ Aero / Gauntlets)

Featured Weapons

  • Mornye’s signature Starfield Calibrator

  • Reruns of Thunderflare Dominion and Moongazer’s Sigil

💎 Compensation Reminder

All players who unlocked in-game mail before maintenance are eligible for 300 Astrite plus additional compensation, giving everyone a small but welcome boost toward their Version 3.0 pulls.

Part 2: New 5-Star Deep Dive – Lynae & Mornye

Lynae – Off-Tune & Liberation Vanguard

Lynae isn’t just a new Sub-DPS—she is the foundation of Version 3.0’s combat evolution. As a Spectro Pistol user, she excels at enabling the new Off-Tune mechanic while acting as the strongest Resonance Liberation damage amplifier currently available.

Role & Kit Overview

  • Resonance Liberation grants 24% All-Type DMG Bonus to nearby allies

  • Outro Skill boosts the next character with 15% All DMG + 25% Liberation DMG

  • Actively accelerates Off-Tune gauge buildup, enabling faster Tune Breaks

Should You Pull?

  • YES if: Your teams rely on high-impact Ultimates (Iuno, Xiangli Yao) or you’re committing to the Off-Tune meta

  • Consider skipping if: Your account is fully invested in Negative Status / Erosion teams, where her buffs are less impactful

Mornye – Off-Tune Specialist & Premier Sustain

Arriving in Phase 2, Mornye is designed as Lynae’s perfect counterpart and the definitive Off-Tune support. This Fusion Broadblade, DEF-scaling healer provides unmatched specialization.

Role & Kit Overview

  • Creates a healing field with interruption resistance

  • Increases team Off-Tune buildup rate

  • Grants a massive 50% Tune Break Efficiency

  • Outro Skill provides 25% team-wide DMG bonus

Should You Pull?

  • PULL if: You’re building Off-Tune teams or want a future-proof healer with damage amplification

  • Consider skipping if: You already rely exclusively on Shorekeeper and don’t plan to engage with Off-Tune mechanics

Part 3: Rerun Banner Analysis – Proven Meta Power

Character (Phase)Role & ArchetypePull Recommendation
Cartethyia (P1)Top-tier Aero Erosion Main DPSHighly Recommended – Self-sufficient, exceptional damage
Ciaccona (P1)Dedicated Aero Erosion SupportPull with Cartethyia – Core buffer for the archetype
Augusta (P2)Premier Electro Main DPSExcellent for New Players – High damage and versatility
Iuno (P2)Versatile Aero Support/Sub-DPSTop-Tier Value – Shields, healing, buffs, and synergy

💡 Augusta + Iuno together form the legendary “Sun & Moon Team”, one of the most effective and beginner-friendly duos in the game.

Part 4: The New Meta & Smart Pull Strategy

Version 3.0 introduces Off-Tune combat, allowing teams to build enemy gauges and trigger devastating Tune Breaks. This creates a parallel meta path alongside established Negative Status (Erosion) teams.

Best Pull Paths

  • Meta Pioneers: Lynae (Phase 1) → Mornye (Phase 2)

  • Immediate Power: Cartethyia + Ciaccona rerun

  • Balanced Growth: Augusta + Iuno (Phase 2)

Your choice should reflect whether you want to embrace future mechanics, dominate current endgame, or build a flexible long-term roster.

Conclusion

Wuthering Waves 3.0 delivers meaningful choice rather than forced power creep. Players can embrace the Off-Tune era with Lynae and Mornye, refine proven Aero Erosion dominance with Cartethyia and Ciaccona, or secure a balanced powerhouse duo in Augusta and Iuno.

No matter your path, “We Who See the Stars” offers some of the most impactful banners the game has seen. Plan carefully, pull strategically, and ensure your journey through Lahai-Roi is as powerful as it is unforgettable. 

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