In Wuthering Waves, a Featured Resonator Convene banner often decides where players spend their Radiant Tides. Vermillion's Ploy was exactly that kind of banner, putting the 5-star Fusion Resonator Changli in the spotlight. It originally ran from July 22 to August 14, 2024, but its rules are still a helpful template for anyone studying how limited convenes work in 2026. Players who want Changli — or who simply want to understand the pity system — can learn a lot from this event's structure.

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  • Banner type: Featured Resonator Convene

  • Featured 5-star: Changli (Fusion)

  • Featured 4-stars: Taoqi, Baizhi, Mortefi

  • Convene currency: Radiant Tide

  • Original run: July 22 – August 14, 2024

How the 5-Star Pity Works

The banner uses Radiant Tide for each Convene. According to the official details, the base 5-star drop rate is 0.8%, while the average rate including the guarantee is 1.8%. Players are guaranteed at least one 5-star Resonator every 80 Convenes. This guarantee count is shared across all Featured Resonator Convene banners. So if someone does not pull a 5-star on Vermillion's Ploy, their progress carries over to the next limited character banner.

The 50/50 system is also important. Every time a player pulls a 5-star, there is a 50% chance it will be Changli. If the first 5-star is not Changli, then the next 5-star is guaranteed to be Changli. That is why many players call this a safety net: losing the coin flip once means the next five-star feature is locked in.

For 4-star drops, the base rate is 6.0%, and the average rate including the guarantee is 12.0%. Players are guaranteed at least one 4-star or higher item every 10 Convenes. When a 4-star item appears, there is a 50% chance it will be one of the three featured characters: Taoqi, Baizhi, or Mortefi. If the first 4-star is not featured, the next 4-star is guaranteed to be a featured Resonator, with equal chances among Taoqi, Baizhi, and Mortefi.

Drop Rates Summary

Rarity Base Rate Average Rate Guarantee
5-star Resonator 0.8% 1.8% 1 every 80 Convenes
4-star Resonator/Weapon 6.0% 12.0% 1 every 10 Convenes
3-star Weapon 93.2% — —

These numbers are a useful reminder that average rates include pity. A player's personal experience can still vary quite a bit, but the guarantees keep things from going too far off track.

Coral Rewards and Wavebands

After a pull, players earn special currencies. A first-time 5-star Resonator gives 15 Afterglow Corals. Duplicate 5-star pulls from the second through seventh time give 1 Waveband for that Resonator and 15 Afterglow Corals. From the eighth duplicate onward, the reward becomes 40 Afterglow Corals.

For 4-star Resonators, a first-time pull gives 3 Afterglow Corals. Duplicates from the second through seventh time grant 1 Waveband and 3 Afterglow Corals. Pulling a 4-star weapon gives 3 Afterglow Corals, and pulling a 3-star weapon gives 15 Oscillate Corals. Some banner reward notes also mention an extra 30 Afterglow Corals when a 5-star pull is not the featured limited character, but players should always check the in-game notice because wording can vary between banners.

Afterglow Corals can be redeemed for up to 2 limited stock Wavebands for each 5-star Resonator. Oscillate Corals can be spent on various items in the in-game Store, and the options reset with each version update.

Should Players Pull?

Should someone invest in Vermillion's Ploy? That depends on whether Changli fits what they need. Since Changli is a 5-star Fusion Resonator, she can be a strong pick for players who enjoy her combat style and want a Fusion damage dealer. Players who already have plenty of Fusion options or who are saving for a different limited character may prefer to wait.

Pity is also a major factor. If someone is close to the 80-pull guarantee or already lost the previous 50/50, this banner can feel much more appealing. On the other hand, starting from zero pulls means accepting the risk of the 50/50 before the featured guarantee kicks in.

Final Thoughts

Vermillion's Ploy followed the familiar Featured Resonator Convene template: a limited 5-star with a 50/50 first pull, shared pity across featured banners, and three boosted 4-star characters. Even though the original 2024 window has passed, the mechanics remain a useful reference for newer Wuthering Waves banners in 2026. Players who study these rules before spending Radiant Tides tend to make smarter, more patient pulling decisions.