If you’ve spent any amount of time roaming the open world of Wuthering Waves, you’ve probably seen other players showing off rare 5-star Resonators you don’t have yet. You might have even seen prompts for the convene system pop up when you hit certain level milestones, but had no clue what it meant or how to use it properly. Learning how to convene in Wuthering Waves is one of the fastest ways to expand your party roster and make tough boss fights feel far less frustrating, so it’s worth taking a few minutes to understand how it works before you spend any of your hard-earned summons.
What Exactly Is the Convene System in Wuthering Waves?
The convene system is Wuthering Waves’ official gacha summon mechanic, that lets you trade in specific in-game currencies for new Resonators, weapons, and upgrade materials. It’s split into four core banner types, each with different drop rates, pity rules, and available rewards, so you’ll want to pick the right one for your goals before you spend any resources.
First, there’s the beginner banner, which is only available for your first 50 pulls after you unlock the system. The beginner banner is the best first pull for new players, because it cuts the 5-star pity requirement in half, giving you a guaranteed 5-star Resonator at just 50 pulls instead of the usual 90. I made the mistake of skipping this banner when I first started, wasting 20 pulls on the standard banner before I realized how much of a better deal the beginner option was.
Next you have limited character banners, limited weapon banners, and the permanent standard banner. Limited banners only run for 3-4 weeks at a time, and feature exclusive Resonators or weapons that can’t be obtained from the standard pool after the banner ends. The standard banner is always available, but its drop pool is diluted with dozens of low-rarity weapons and common Resonators, so it’s rarely worth pulling on unless you already have all the limited characters you want. The pity system applies to all banners, meaning you’re guaranteed a 5-star item after a set number of pulls, no matter how unlucky you get with random drops.
How to Convene in Wuthering Waves: Full Walkthrough
Before you can access the convene system, you’ll need to reach Account Level 7 and finish the opening prologue mission where you meet your first permanent Resonator and unlock the main open world map. The process only takes 15-20 minutes for new players, so you won’t have to grind for hours to unlock the feature. Once you meet those requirements, follow these simple steps to make your first pull:
- Tap the Convene icon on the top right of your main screen, right next to the shop button, to open the full banner menu
- Select the banner you want to pull from, making sure to read the drop rates and pity progress for each option before you commit
- Choose to do a single pull or 10-pull, using either Astrite, Premium Seals, or the specific banner’s limited summon item as currency
- Watch the pull animation, or skip it by tapping the screen twice, to see which Resonators or weapons you received
Pity carries over between banner runs for the same type, so if you do 70 pulls on a limited character banner and don’t get the 5-star rate-up Resonator, your progress will save for the next time a limited character banner runs. That means you never have to worry about wasting pulls if you don’t have enough currency to hit pity before a banner ends. You can check your current pity progress for any banner by tapping the “Details” button on the top right of the banner page, which shows you exactly how many pulls you’ve done since your last 5-star drop.
Note that 10-pulls always give you a guaranteed 4-star or higher item, while single pulls don’t have that guarantee. So it’s almost always better to save up for 10-pulls instead of spending your seals on single pulls one at a time, especially if you’re just starting out and need more 4-star Resonators to fill out your party.
Top Tips to Maximize Your Convene Value
You don’t have to spend real money to get top-tier Resonators from the convene system, as long as you plan your pulls carefully and prioritize the right rewards. Dailies and weeklies give you enough free Astrite to do at least one 10-pull every two weeks if you log in consistently, plus you get extra seals from event missions, world exploration, and level-up rewards. I’ve played for 6 months as a free-to-play user, and I’ve gotten 5 limited 5-star Resonators without spending a cent, just by following these simple rules.
First, only pull on limited character banners for Resonators you actually want to use, not just because a banner is new. Limited characters are only available for a short window, while standard banner Resonators can drop randomly from any limited banner pull, so you’ll get them eventually even if you never pull on the standard banner. If you lose the 50/50 on a limited banner (meaning you get a standard 5-star instead of the rate-up limited one), your next 5-star on that banner type is guaranteed to be the limited rate-up character, so you don’t have to worry about never getting the character you’re chasing.
Second, save your limited weapon banner pulls for endgame only. Weapon banners have a lower pity threshold than character banners, but you have to win two 50/50s to get the rate-up 5-star weapon, so it’s far more resource-heavy to get the exact weapon you want. You’ll get more than enough strong 4-star weapons from story missions and event rewards to clear all regular content, so you only need to pull on weapon banners if you’re trying to min-max your party for endgame boss rushes or competitive leaderboards.
Common Convene Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs
Even players who have been around for months can make simple mistakes that waste hundreds of dollars worth of summon resources, so it’s important to watch out for these common pitfalls. The first and most common mistake new players make is pulling on the standard banner first. The standard banner has no rate-up characters, so you could do 100 pulls and get a bunch of duplicate 3-star weapons and common Resonators that you’ll never use, when those same pulls could get you a guaranteed limited 5-star character on a limited banner.
Never spend Astrite on cosmetic items if you're still trying to build your party. Outfits, profile frames, and other cosmetics don’t give you any gameplay advantage at all, while a good 5-star Resonator can cut your clear time for missions and bosses in half. Wait until you have a full party of 4 well-leveled Resonators that fit your playstyle before you start spending currency on cosmetics.
Another mistake is not tracking your pity progress before you pull. I once did 12 single pulls right before hitting pity on a limited banner, and I got a bunch of useless 3-star weapons, when a 10-pull plus two singles would have given me a free 4-star item along with the 5-star I was chasing. It’s a small mistake, but it adds up over time, especially if you’re playing free-to-play and have limited summon resources to work with.
Finally, don’t chase every new limited banner that drops. It’s tempting to pull for every shiny new 5-star that gets announced, but you’ll end up spreading your resources too thin and missing out on the characters that actually fit your playstyle. Make a list of 2-3 Resonators you want to add to your party, and save all your pulls for those banners, instead of wasting seals on characters you’ll never use.
At the end of the day, the convene system is designed to be rewarding for both free-to-play and paying players, as long as you use it strategically. You don’t have to drop hundreds of dollars to get the characters you love, as long as you plan your pulls carefully and avoid the common mistakes we covered. Once you know how to convene in Wuthering Waves properly, you’ll be able to build a party that fits your playstyle, tackle even the hardest endgame content, and get way more enjoyment out of every hour you spend exploring the world.