Wuthering Waves 3.8 Banners Put Players Between Lily and 4.0 Savings

The hardest decision in Wuthering Waves 3.8 might not be who to pull, but whether to pull at all. Leaks for the upcoming patch show Lily as a new 5-star Spectro support who could reshape team compositions. But 4.0 and the rumored New Federation region are close behind, along with whispers of a Sword Art Online crossover. Every Astrite spent in 3.8 is one that cannot go toward those banners.

Here is what the community knows so far about the 3.8 banner schedule, Lily’s kit, and where your savings might be best spent.

Patch 3.8 at a glance

Patch number: 3.8 (unconfirmed and subject to change)
Expected release: November 2026, based on community roadmaps
Phase 1 debut: Lily, a 5-star Spectro pistol user built for support
Phase 1 reruns: Sigrika and Hiyuki (unconfirmed; Hiyuki’s return is tied to skin rumors)
Phase 2 reruns: Xiangli Yao and Zhezhi (unconfirmed)
Phase 2 new: An unnamed 4-star male resonator, still a rumor with no details on element, weapon, or kit
Livestream: No official date announced yet

Lily: a new Spectro support with unison potential

Lily is the headliner for 3.8, and her leaked design has drawn comparisons to Shorekeeper. She is a 5-star Spectro character who uses pistols, and datamines tie her to New Federation lore. Unlike typical hyper-carry units, she is expected to function as a support or sub-DPS built around the unison mechanic that Kuro Games has been expanding.

A leaked echo set called Flower of Crimson Memory backs up her rumored role. The 2-piece bonus gives a healing increase, and the 5-piece effect triggers a team-wide attack buff whenever the wearer heals. If Lily’s kit lands close to these leaks, she could fill a specific niche that current Spectro supports do not cover. Players who have invested in unison-focused teams might find her hard to skip.

Phase 1: Lily, Sigrika, and Hiyuki

Phase 1 stacks three 5-star banners together. Lily debuts alongside reruns of Sigrika and Hiyuki. Hiyuki’s return is especially plausible because the community has been discussing a new skin for her, and Kuro Games often pairs outfits with reruns.

This is where the budget tension starts. If you want Lily but also want constellations for Sigrika or Hiyuki, Phase 1 will test your Astrite discipline.

Phase 2: Xiangli Yao, Zhezhi, and a mystery 4-star

Phase 2 offers less certainty. Xiangli Yao and Zhezhi are the rumored reruns, and a new 4-star male resonator is said to be joining the roster. But that is about all the community has to go on. His element, weapon type, and skills have not surfaced in any credible datamine.

Unless you need Xiangli Yao or Zhezhi to complete a specific team, Phase 2 could be the safer window to hold your currency and wait for 4.0 details.

Should you pull for Lily or save?

Reasons to pull

You need a Spectro support and Lily’s final kit confirms she enables unison teams at a meta level.
You collect every 5-star and want a full roster.
You have enough Astrite saved that pulling now will not threaten your 4.0 funds.

Reasons to skip

You are saving for 4.0 and the rumored Sword Art Online crossover featuring Kirito and Asuna.
You already own Shorekeeper or Verina, both strong Spectro supports.
You play free-to-play or low-spend and prefer investing in meta-defining DPS units rather than supports.

What to save for instead

4.0 New Federation characters, which are expected to raise the power ceiling for existing options.
The potential SAO collaboration, which may introduce limited-time characters that will not rerun on a normal schedule.

Events and rewards

Kuro Games has not announced official events for 3.8 yet. Past patches have included login bonuses, limited-time challenges, and Astrite giveaways. No livestream date has been stated in official materials either. Historically, Kuro Games announces the livestream about a week before the patch goes live, so November 2026 targets still give room for an announcement.