Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 Banners: Who to Pull For

Like previous patches, Wuthering Waves version 2.8 is split into two character banner phases (Resonator Convenes):

Phase I – “Horizon of Dawnbreak” & “With Hushed Whispers”

• Featured 5★ Resonator: Chisa (Havoc, Broadblade)

• Rerun 5★ Resonator: Phoebe (Spectro, Rectifier)

• Boosted 4★ Resonators: Taoqi (Havoc, Broadblade), Yuanwu (Electro, Gauntlet), Aalto (Aero, Pistols)

Weapon Convene in Phase I highlights:

• Kumokiri (Broadblade) – Signature for Chisa

• Luminous Hymn (Rectifier) – Signature for Phoebe

This phase is perfect if you want to lock in Chisa or expand your Spectro lineup with Phoebe while picking up some solid four-star units.

Phase II – “Requiem Without End” & “Neptune’s Library / Lullaby”

• Featured 4★ (but heavily spotlighted) Resonator: Buling (Electro, Rectifier)

• Rerun 5★ Resonators: Phrolova (Lethean Elegy’s wielder) and Cantarella (Havoc, Rectifier)

• Boosted 4★ Resonators: Buling (Electro, Rectifier), Danjin (Havoc, Sword), Chixia (Fusion, Pistols)

Weapon Convene in Phase II features:

• Lethean Elegy (Rectifier) – Signature for Phrolova

• Whispers of Sirens (Rectifier) – Signature for Cantarella

For players wanting a strong Electro Rectifier user, or those who missed Phrolova or Cantarella the first time, Phase II of Wuthering Waves version 2.8 is extremely tempting.

New Echoes, Phantom Echo, and Sonata Set

Wuthering Waves version 2.8 also expands the Echo system with new creatures and a powerful Sonata:

New Echoes

• Nightmare: Baby Roseshroom

• Nightmare: Tick Tack

• Nightmare: Dwarf Cassowary

These Nightmare Echoes provide high-end build options and versatile effects for late-game Resonators.

New Phantom Echo: The False Sovereign

For those seeking a challenge, the new Phantom Echo, The False Sovereign, offers a high-tier encounter that tests your understanding of the updated combat system and status effects. This Phantom is also featured in the new Tactical Hologram challenge, giving dedicated players another reason to optimize their teams.

New Sonata Effect: Thread of Severed Fate

The Sonata “Thread of Severed Fate” is a three-piece set that:

• Triggers when you inflict Havoc Bane.

• Increases the Resonator’s ATK by 20%.

• Grants a 30% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 5 seconds.

This Sonata is tailor-made for Havoc-focused characters, especially Chisa and other DPS who rely on Resonance Liberation bursts.

Deeper Combat: New Stackable Status Effects

Combat sees one of its biggest evolutions in Wuthering Waves version 2.8 thanks to four expanded, stack-based elemental status effects. These add more depth and reward deliberate elemental team-building.

• Havoc Bane – Certain Havoc attacks apply a stackable debuff that reduces enemy DEF.

  • Stacks up to 3 by default, with each stack cutting DEF by 2%.

  • Perfect for setting up massive burst phases with Havoc or mixed-element teams.

• Fusion Burst – Fusion attacks build up stacks that trigger an explosive AoE when maxed.

  • Stacks up to 10.

  • The more stacks, the more damage the final explosion deals.

• Glacio Chafe – Glacio attacks apply stacks that inflict Glacio damage and slow movement.

  • At 10 stacks, enemies become frozen, then the stacks reset.

  • Great for crowd control and interrupting dangerous enemies or bosses.

• Electro Flare / Electro Rage – Electro hits apply Electro Flare stacks that deal periodic Electro damage.

  • Flare stacks up to 10; each tick halves the stack count.

  • At maximum stacks, additional application converts into Electro Rage, which powers up the next Flare trigger.

  • Rage can stack up to 10, significantly boosting your damage window when timed right.

These mechanics encourage players to invest in element-specific team comps and rotations instead of just stacking raw stats.

Quality-of-Life and Performance Upgrades

Beyond content, Wuthering Waves version 2.8 delivers a robust suite of optimizations and QoL changes:

• One-Click Echo Absorption – Absorb all Echoes in a radius with a single input.

• “Main Echo” in Suggest Menu – Easier Echo loadout recommendations with a designated main slot.

• Auto Supplement for Upgrades – In Resonator Ascension, Weapon Ascension, and Skill Upgrades, the game automatically:

  • Shows missing materials

  • Suggests Synthesis/Conversion options

  • Uses lower-rarity items and Supply Packs when needed to complete the recipe

• Guidebook Reorganization – Faster navigation to recurring challenges and material farming nodes, with visible timers and progress.

• Boss Challenge Improvements – After finishing or exiting, you now get a “Restart” option for quick rematches, and Tactical Hologram re-runs start with full STA.

• Graphics Enhancements –

  • Lower GPU load from Ray Tracing

  • Better Global Illumination in key areas

  • DFAO (Distance Field Ambient Occlusion) support for richer, more natural lighting on PC

• Auto Mute on PC – Option to mute the game when minimized or running in the background.

All together, these changes make everyday play smoother and less tedious, especially for players who regularly farm resources or optimize builds.

Limited-Time Events in Wuthering Waves Version 2.8

No major update is complete without events, and Wuthering Waves version 2.8 packs in a full schedule:

• Stranger Things in Honami – Combat event themed around unusual occurrences in the time-locked city.

• Gifts of Amber – 7-day login event with free rewards just for showing up.

• Tactical Simulacra: Off Tune – A featured combat event, likely focused on special challenge scenarios.

• Whispers of the Waves – Photo collection event where you capture scenic or story-relevant moments.

• Lollo Campaign: Rising Anew – Commission-style event with mission chains and narrative snippets.

• Search for It! Bits of Lahai-Roi – Showcase event that highlights specific regions, lore, or mechanics.

These events feed you extra materials, Tides, and cosmetic goodies while also encouraging you to fully explore Honami and the new systems introduced in this patch.

PS5 Deluxe Collection: Physical Rewards for Dedicated Fans

Alongside the digital content of Wuthering Waves version 2.8, Kuro Games also revealed a PlayStation 5 Deluxe Collection, planned for spring 2026. This physical edition includes:

• An exclusive metal display featuring game artwork

• An acrylic standee of the two main protagonists

• Decorative acrylic paper and a collectible postcard

• Redemption codes for a bundle of in-game items

For collectors and console players, this is a tangible way to celebrate Wuthering Waves as it grows beyond its initial launch era.

With a story-rich new city, two compelling Resonators, a deepened combat system, smoother progression tools, and a generous spread of events, Wuthering Waves version 2.8 doesn’t feel like just another patch—it feels like a full chapter in the game’s evolution. Whether you’re here for Honami’s time loop mystery, Chisa’s reality-cutting scissors, or the metagame shift from new status effects and Sonata sets, this is the perfect moment to dive (back) into Solaris-3.