Cartethyia Banner: Is She Worth Your Pulls in Wuthering Waves?

Wuthering Waves has launched the first banner of Version 2.3, debuting the 5-star Resonator Cartethyia and her signature gear, Defier’s Thorn. Whether you are a long-time player or just starting your journey, the “Dance in the Storm’s Wake” event offers a limited-time opportunity to add this powerhouse to your collection. Below, we break down the schedule, summoning mechanics, and whether Cartethyia is worth spending your Radiant Tides on.

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Banner Overview

• Featured 5-stars: Cartethyia (Resonator) and Defier’s Thorn (Weapon)
• Featured 4-stars: Yangyang, Yuanwu, Mortefi (Resonator banner); Endless Collapse, Marcato, Amity Accord (Weapon banner)
• Run Dates: 2026-06-18 10:00 – 2026-07-09 11:59 (Server Time)
• Required Currencies: Radiant Tides (Characters), Forging Tides (Weapons)
• Pity System: Carries over across all Featured Resonator banners; guarantees a 4-star+ result every 10 attempts, with hard pity for a 5-star at 80 summons.

Summoning Details

The [Dance in the Storm’s Wake] banner provides an increased drop probability specifically for Cartethyia. Once this event concludes, she will be unavailable until a future rerun. Additionally, her Wavebands can be acquired twice via the Afterglow Coral Store, so if you are aiming to unlock her Resonance Chains, prioritize this during the banner’s active window.

Simultaneously, the [Absolute Pulsation] weapon banner features the 5-star Defier’s Thorn. Using the standard pity system shared across weapon banners, you are guaranteed that any 5-star pull will be this specific signature weapon.

You have three weeks to gather enough Tides to try your luck.

4-Star Lineup & Testing

The boosted 4-stars include Yangyang, Yuanwu, and Mortefi, all of whom are excellent support or sub-DPS choices. If you need these units to complete your team, this is an opportune moment to pull. Furthermore, all four characters are featured as Trial Resonators in the Ascendant Aces event, allowing you to test their playstyles and earn upgrade materials before deciding to invest.

Decision Guide: To Pull or Not to Pull?

For Meta Strategists

Cartethyia is positioned as a potent on-field DPS, particularly effective in challenging modes like the Tower of Adversity. If your roster lacks high-damage output, she is a strong candidate. However, ensure you have the necessary ascension materials ready to level her immediately upon acquisition.

For F2P Players

Because pity is shared, every pull on this banner progresses your account toward a guarantee. If you are saving for a specific future character, you might want to skip, but if you enjoy her mechanics, she is a worthy addition.

For Collectors

Since Cartethyia is currently exclusive, you must pull now if you want her. While the weapon banner is secondary, Defier’s Thorn is her optimal choice if you have the resources.

Pro Tips

• Track your pity: Check your summon history to see how close you are to a 5-star.
• Manage your currency: Remember that Radiant Tides and Forging Tides are not interchangeable.
• Mark the deadline: The banner expires on 2026-07-09 at 11:59 server time.

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