Wuthering Waves 3.5 Banner Guide: Yangyang Pull Plan

Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 lands on July 10, 2026, and the first banner window is crowded in the best and worst way: a new 5-star Yangyang: Xuanling banner, Lynae and Luuk Herssen reruns, Azure Oath on the weapon side, plus a full-version special rerun pool waiting in the background. If you are going into 3.5 with limited Astrite, the plan should not be "pull a little everywhere." Pick one lane before the patch opens.

Quick answer: Pull Yangyang: Xuanling if you want a Havoc Sword main DPS with Heavy Attack and Havoc Effect gameplay. Choose Lynae or Luuk Herssen only if you already have teams that need them. If Suisui, Aemeath, or the Starpath Reverbs reruns matter more to your account, skip Phase 1 or stop after one clear target.

Yangyang: XuanlingNew Havoc Sword DPS

LynaePhase 1 rerun

Luuk HerssenPhase 1 rerun

SuisuiPhase 2 new target

AemeathPhase 2 rerun

Yangyang Xuanling character sheet artwork in Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 — Yangyang: Xuanling is the headline Phase 1 debut. Treat her as the main question of your July 10 pull plan, then compare the reruns around her.

Version 3.5, titled Blade of Past Resounds, Lingering Dream Hymns, starts on July 10, 2026 at UTC+8. Phase 1 is the big decision point because Yangyang: Xuanling arrives at the same time as two returning 5-star Resonators. Phase 2 then shifts attention to Suisui and Aemeath, so do not spend Phase 1 resources as if the patch ends there.

Banner window	Main 5-star targets	Boosted 4-stars	Pull planning note
Phase 1 July 10 to July 31, 2026	Yangyang: XuanlingNew Havoc Sword LynaeRerun banner Luuk HerssenRerun banner	DanjinHavoc 4-star ChixiaFusion 4-star AaltoAero 4-star	This is the highest-pressure window. Pick one limited 5-star target before touching the weapon banner.
Phase 1 weapons July 10 onward	Azure OathYangyang's new Sword target Spectrum BlasterLynae rerun weapon Daybreaker's SpineLuuk Herssen rerun weapon	Weapon rate-ups vary by banner tab	Azure Oath is the obvious Yangyang weapon target, but it should come after you decide whether you can afford the character.
Phase 2 July 31 to August 20, 2026	SuisuiNew Glacio Rectifier AemeathRerun banner	Baizhi, Mortefi, Lumi	Save here if you want Suisui as a new 5-star Glacio Rectifier or missed Aemeath the first time.
Starpath Reverbs July 10 to August 20, 2026	Jiyan, Yinlin, Jinhsi, Changli, Zhezhi, Xiangli Yao	N/A	This pool is dangerous for impulse pulls. Only enter if one old favorite beats your 3.5 new-character goals.

What Is New In Version 3.5?

3.5 is not just a banner patch. The update pushes the story into Chapter IV, adds the Xuanfang region focus, introduces Electro Rover, brings new events, and adds new Sonata sets. For players who care about exploration and account growth, that means the first week should be split between pulls, story unlocks, event reward routes, and testing new Echo setups.

New Resonators

Yangyang: Xuanling is the Phase 1 debut. Suisui follows in Phase 2. Rover also unlocks an Electro version during the 3.5 cycle.

New Story And Region Focus

Chapter IV includes The Wind Before the Storm, Xuanling Sings, Storm Quelled, and The Chant of Unseen Ties, with Xuanfang locations becoming the main exploration hook.

Events To Clear

Mingshen Notices, A Glimpse of Xuanfang, Shape of Yesterday, Lament Recon: Tacet Crisis, Recaptured: Action Highlights, Lollo Campaign, Virtual Crisis, and gift events are the reward routes to watch.

New Build Pieces

Song of Feathered Trace, Heart of Evil's Purge, and Lamp of Nether Road are new Sonata sets. Wait for live testing before burning all Echo resources on day one.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Blade of Past Resounds Lingering Dream Hymns key art — Version 3.5 brings a Huanglong-centered update, new story beats, new banners, and a lot of reasons to be careful with Astrite.

Yangyang: Xuanling Profile

Yangyang: Xuanling is the new 5-star version of Yangyang, and her release matters because she is not just a cosmetic upgrade of the familiar starter character. Her 3.5 profile points toward a new Havoc Sword DPS identity, while early build direction centers on Heavy Attack damage and Havoc Effect interactions.

Profile item	Yangyang: Xuanling detail	Why it matters
RarityLimited tier	5-star	Limited pull target. Plan for pity, guarantee, and your next banner.
AttributeDamage type	Havoc	Places her into Havoc teams and makes Havoc support pieces more valuable.
WeaponWeapon class	Sword	Azure Oath is the new 5-star Sword tied to the 3.5 weapon banner.
ClassProfile tag	Natural	Useful for profile and material checks, but your build plan should focus on role and damage type.
BannerPhase 1 debut	Voices on Azure Feathers	Starts July 10, 2026 in Phase 1.
Known ascension materialsEarly prep	Shell Credit, Solidarity's Loneflame, Cloudperch Seed	Safe to prepare broadly, but check the live Resonator page before final farming.

Pre-launch caution: numbers, Forte details, and final rotation math can change around launch. Use this as a first-week plan, then refine once Yangyang: Xuanling is playable on your account.

Yangyang: Xuanling Kit Direction

The simplest way to think about Yangyang: Xuanling is: Havoc main DPS first, Heavy Attack user second, stance manager third. Her gameplay direction uses Azure Sword Stance and Feather Sword Stance, with Havoc Effect as the trigger that turns setup into stronger personal damage. That means she should not be judged like a quick-swap sub-DPS. If you pull her, you probably want her on-field enough to justify a real DPS build.

Gameplay piece	How to read it	First-week priority
Heavy Attack damage	Her build direction leans into Heavy Attack scaling, so generic Crit stats are not enough by themselves.	Look for Heavy Attack buffs from weapons, Echoes, and teammates.
Havoc Effect	This is the engine that helps convert debuffs or effect stacks into Yangyang's own payoff.	Teammates who apply or support Havoc Effect are worth testing first.
Two stances	Azure Sword Stance and Feather Sword Stance should create her rhythm rather than a one-button loop.	Do not force a final rotation until live frame timing and energy flow are tested.
Outro value	Her Outro direction can support teammates who apply Havoc Effect, so she may enable more than one team shape.	Try her with Chisa, Electro Rover, or Heavy Attack support cores before locking a team.

Yangyang Xuanling splash art with blue birds and sword imagery — Yangyang: Xuanling should be built like a real damage dealer, not a nostalgic side project. If you pull her, give her the field time and team slots she needs.

Yangyang Build Direction

For launch week, build her around Crit, Havoc damage, ATK, and Heavy Attack value. If Azure Oath is in your budget, it is the cleanest weapon target because it is the new 5-star Sword arriving with her banner. If not, do not panic. A strong existing Sword can carry the first week while you test whether you actually like her gameplay.

Build slot	Recommended direction	Budget note
WeaponSignature target	Azure Oath first if you are committing to Yangyang long-term. Otherwise use your strongest Crit or ATK Sword.	Character first, weapon second. Do not weapon-pull before securing the Resonator unless you already have guarantee and spare currency.
Echo / SonataNew 3.5 sets	Test Song of Feathered Trace first, then compare Heart of Evil's Purge and Lamp of Nether Road if your team needs a different setup.	Use temporary high-quality pieces before farming perfect new Echoes.
Main statsDamage profile	Crit DMG or Crit Rate, Havoc DMG, ATK, with Energy comfort if her live rotation needs it.	If your weapon already gives Crit Rate, Crit DMG main stat becomes easier to justify.
SubstatsRoll priority	Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, Heavy Attack value, and enough Energy Regen for smooth cycles.	Do not chase perfect rolls before you know her final team.
Skill priorityLaunch check	Heavy Attack related damage and core Forte pieces should get early attention.	Wait for the in-game skill page to confirm exact level priority.

Who Should You Pull?

Phase 1 is awkward because each banner asks a different question. Yangyang is the new toy and likely the most exciting damage project. Lynae and Luuk Herssen are reruns, which means their value depends heavily on what your account already owns. If you skipped them before and now have their team pieces, the rerun can be smart. If you are only pulling because all three banners are on-screen, step away from the Convene tab for a minute.

Your account situation	Best Phase 1 choice	Why
You want a new Havoc DPS	Yangyang: XuanlingNew Havoc Sword DPS	She is the fresh 3.5 carry option and gives the patch its clearest new build project.
You already planned Lynae teams	Lynae rerunPhase 1 return	Reruns are best when they complete a team you already understand, not when they distract from a newer target.
You missed Luuk Herssen and need his role	Luuk Herssen rerunPhase 1 return	Choose him if his existing team value matters to your roster more than starting a Yangyang project.
You want Suisui or Aemeath	Skip or stop earlySave for Suisui Aemeath optionPhase 2 rerun	Phase 2 comes fast. Spending down to zero on July 10 can make July 31 feel miserable.
You want an older favorite from Starpath Reverbs	Compare first	Jiyan, Yinlin, Jinhsi, Changli, Zhezhi, and Xiangli Yao can steal your entire patch budget if you enter without a target.

Yangyang Team Ideas

Yangyang's best teams will need live testing, but the first shells are already easy to understand. She wants teammates who either help Havoc Effect, buff Heavy Attack damage, or keep her on-field window comfortable. If you do not own the premium pieces, do not force a fragile team just to match a theorycraft chart. Use a stable sustain first, then upgrade supports later.

Team shell	Example lineup	When to use it
Havoc Effect core	Yangyang: Xuanling + Chisa + Suisui, Shorekeeper, or Verina	Best first test if you own Chisa and want Yangyang's Havoc Effect side to feel active.
Story-synergy route	Yangyang: Xuanling + Electro Rover + Suisui, Shorekeeper, Chisa, or Verina	Good for players who want to test Electro Rover's new 3.5 support/sub-DPS angle.
Heavy Attack support route	Yangyang: Xuanling + Mortefi, Iuno, Phrolova, or another Heavy Attack support + sustain	Use this if your Havoc Effect support box is thin but you have strong Heavy Attack helpers.
Budget comfort route	Yangyang: Xuanling + your best sub-DPS + Verina or another reliable healer	Not the ceiling team, but good enough for story, events, and early farming while you learn her kit.

Astrite And Lunite Plan

The safest 3.5 spending plan is boring: decide the 5-star first, decide the weapon second, then decide whether Phase 2 matters. If Yangyang is your favorite, start with her character banner and do not touch Azure Oath until you know how much currency remains. If Lynae or Luuk Herssen is the actual account upgrade, ignore the new-character pressure. If Suisui is the real goal, Phase 1 should be a skip or a very strict single-pity attempt.

Low budget

Pick one Phase 1 character or save for Phase 2. Do not split pulls between Yangyang, reruns, and Azure Oath.

Medium budget

Go for Yangyang or one rerun, then decide on Azure Oath only if you still have a safe reserve.

Collector budget

Map all 3.5 targets first: Phase 1, Phase 2, Starpath Reverbs, and Tideforge Reverbs. The patch has too many temptations for casual guessing.

Wuthering Waves Top Up

Check Lunites and Lunite Subscription options before locking your Yangyang, Lynae, Luuk Herssen, or Azure Oath pull budget.

Top Up

Prep Checklist Before July 10

Do a little account housekeeping before the update instead of rushing into pulls with a messy inventory. That means checking pity, confirming whether your next 5-star is guaranteed, reviewing Sword options, and saving enough materials to level whichever target you actually get.

Before you pull	What to check	Common mistake
Convene pity	Count your current pity and whether your next limited 5-star is guaranteed.	Pulling "just ten" on the wrong rerun and ruining the guarantee.
Weapon inventory	Check your built Swords before deciding Azure Oath is mandatory.	Spending weapon pulls before even testing Yangyang's gameplay.
Material stock	Prepare Shell Credits and flexible upgrade resources. Watch for Solidarity's Loneflame and Cloudperch Seed needs.	Using all Waveplates on a guessed route before the live material page confirms the final list.
Team bench	Look at Chisa, Electro Rover plans, Mortefi, Iuno, Phrolova, Verina, Shorekeeper, and future Suisui.	Pulling a DPS but leaving her with no real support shell.
Patch rewards	Clear gift events, exploration rewards, and limited-time tasks before making top-up decisions.	Buying extra currency before collecting the free patch income.

Wuthering Waves Lunites Top Up Guide Use this before buying Lunites or checking UID, server, and delivery details. Is Luuk Herssen Worth Pulling? Useful if the Phase 1 rerun is competing with your Yangyang plans. Mornye vs Chisa Support Guide Check Chisa context if you are building around Havoc Effect teams.

FAQ

When does Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 start?

Version 3.5 starts on July 10, 2026 at UTC+8. Phase 1 banners include Yangyang: Xuanling, Lynae, and Luuk Herssen.

Is Yangyang: Xuanling a new character or a rerun?

Yangyang: Xuanling is a new 5-star version of Yangyang. She is listed as a Havoc Sword Resonator and arrives through the Voices on Azure Feathers banner.

Should I pull Azure Oath for Yangyang?

Pull Azure Oath only after you secure Yangyang and confirm you like her gameplay. A signature weapon can raise her ceiling, but it is not the first step for a low-budget account.

Are Lynae and Luuk Herssen worth pulling in 3.5?

They are worth considering if they complete teams you already planned. If you are undecided, Yangyang and Phase 2 savings are easier priorities than a rerun you have no team for.

Should I save for Suisui instead?

Save for Suisui if you want the Phase 2 Glacio Rectifier more than a Phase 1 Havoc DPS or rerun. July 31 arrives quickly, so skipping Phase 1 is a valid plan.

What should I farm before Yangyang releases?

Prepare Shell Credits, general upgrade materials, and flexible Sword/Echo resources. Solidarity's Loneflame and Cloudperch Seed are early material targets, but confirm the live in-game list before heavy farming.

Final Takeaway

Wuthering Waves 3.5 is a strong patch for players who like planning, and a dangerous patch for players who pull on impulse. Yangyang: Xuanling is the headline if you want a new Havoc Sword DPS. Lynae and Luuk Herssen are rerun checks for accounts that already know what they need. Suisui, Aemeath, Starpath Reverbs, and Tideforge Reverbs make saving just as valid as pulling. Choose one lane before July 10, then let the live kit tests decide how far you go.