Wuthering Waves 3.5: Your Complete Guide to the Luuk Herssen & Lynae Banners

## Overview of Version 3.5Running from launch through July 30, 2026 (09:59 server time), the latest update introduces two sought-after 5-Star Resonators: Luuk Herssen and Lynae. Their debut is accompanied by exclusive signature weapons.* **Featured Banners:** Spend Radiant Tide on [When Winter Thaws] (Luuk Herssen) or [Undefined Spectrum] (Lynae).* **Weapon Banners:** Utilize Forging Tide on the [Absolute Pulsation] series to secure [Daybreaker’s Spine] or [Spectrum Blaster].* **Pity Mechanics:** Standard rules apply; 5-Star guarantees persist between limited banners.* **Rate-Up 4-Stars:** Danjin, Chixia, and Aalto are featured across both debut banners.* **Afterglow Coral Store:** Players may purchase up to two Wavebands for each new 5-Star character.## Banner MechanicsBoth Luuk Herssen and Lynae are strictly limited-time releases. Once this event concludes, they will not enter the standard summoning pool. While the featured 4-Stars are permanent roster additions, these new 5-Stars—and their corresponding Wavebands—are exclusive to this window. Weapon banners also feature items unique to this event, ensuring your Forging Tide is spent on one-of-a-kind gear.## Strategy: To Pull or Pass?As these characters are brand new, detailed meta analysis is still pending. Based on their signature gear, we anticipate Luuk Herssen wielding a blade-like weapon and Lynae utilizing a ranged tool. * **For F2P Players:** It is wise to hold your currency until community testing reveals their true power level. The current 4-Star lineup (Danjin, Chixia, Aalto) remains available in future rotations, so do not feel pressured to pull now.* **Pity Considerations:** Since progress carries over, evaluate if either character fits your long-term team composition before committing resources.* **Whale/Dolphin Tip:** Waveband purchases are an efficient way to boost Resonance levels, but budget-conscious players should exercise restraint.## Testing and PreparationBefore investing your tide, head to the **Ascendant Aces** event to trial both Resonators. This hands-on experience is the best way to gauge their playstyles.**Pre-Launch Checklist:**1. Stockpile Radiant Tide and Forging Tide.2. Verify you meet the Union Level 5 requirement or have finished First Resonance.3. Once live, prioritize the Ascendant Aces trials and review your shop limits in the Afterglow Coral Store.For deeper insights into team builds and meta updates, stay tuned to the [GenshinBuilds Wuthering Waves hub](https://genshin-builds.com/wuthering-waves). For historical context on banner performance, browse our archives on the 3.1, 3.0, and Phrolova banner cycles to refine your summoning strategy.