How To Get a Guaranteed 5-Stars in Wuthering Waves: Explained

Kuro Games’ free-to-play RPG is set to launch today, and hardcore fans are already trying to get 5-stars in Wuthering Waves. Once you’ve downloaded the upcoming gacha game, and fixed the Epic Games error, explore the open world, complete quests, and engage in dynamic duels with some cool characters like Danjin, Jianxin, Lingyang Glacio, and more.

If you’re excited to play, it’s good to know how to get guaranteed 5-star characters. Here’s a guide on how to get your first 5-star in Wuthering Waves, and make the most of the guaranteed 5-star Banner.

To start, you need a good amount of Lustering Tides, which you earn by playing the game. Avoid using Astrite, the game’s premium currency, to save for later.

Guaranteed 5-Star in Wuthering Waves

Beginner Banner: When you begin, you’ll want to pull on the beginner banner using Lustering Tides. This banner guarantees a 5-star character within 50 pulls. You’ll receive one of the available characters at random when you hit this mark.

Star Banner: Once you get your guaranteed 5-star from the beginner banner, you’ll unlock the standard banner. Here, you can select the 5-star character you want, guaranteed within 80 pulls.

It’s important to use Lustering Tides for these pulls and not waste Astrite. In most gacha games, premium characters often outperform standard ones over time.

Why You Shouldn’t Use Astrite on the Guaranteed Banner

In Wuthering Waves, you don’t need 5-star characters to progress. For instance, Baizhi is a free healer who supports your team well, so you don’t need Verina right away. The main character (MC) is versatile and handles most situations effectively.

You’ll also get a few free characters that cover essential roles. It’s better to save Astrite for limited-time 5-star characters who won’t be easily outclassed. For example, Yinlin has a unique skill that boosts electro damage for the next character, making her a valuable asset.

Think of these banners like those in Honkai: Star Rail, where you had a guaranteed 5-star. However, in Wuthering Waves, you get your character in 80 pulls (and possibly earlier), unlike the 300 pulls needed in Star Rail. Even if you don’t get the character you want before 80 pulls, your progress toward the guaranteed 5-star doesn’t reset.

By following this guide, you’ll be well on your way to securing your desired 5-star characters in Wuthering Waves. For more Wuthering Waves-content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.