WuWa Current Banner Now: Characters, Weapons, and End Date

The WuWa current banner now is Version 3.5 Phase 2. The featured characters live today are Suisui, Aemeath, and the banner ends on August 19, 2026.

Direct answer: The current WuWa banner features Suisui, Aemeath with weapon focus Firstlight's Herald, Everbright Polestar. It runs from July 30, 2026 to August 19, 2026.

Banner snapshot rebuilt from CSV: July 30, 2026.

Current phase Use this page when the account question is about the live banner, not speculation.

It should answer who is live, what the weapon pressure looks like, and whether spending now beats saving.

Official update media slot

Use the preview broadcast or official trailer to support the page visually, but keep the live answer in text above it.

Live lineup

Suisui, Aemeath are the current featured characters in Version 3.5 Phase 2.

Weapon focus

The companion weapon focus is Firstlight's Herald, Everbright Polestar through August 19, 2026.

Deadline

The current phase ends on August 19, 2026. Check countdown and pity before last-minute pulls.

Next checks

After the current banner, compare next banner, schedule, rerun watch, and pity system before spending.

Current banner snapshot

Banner typeFeatured 5-starsFeatured 5-star weaponsDates
Version 3.5 Phase 2Suisui, AemeathFirstlight's Herald, Everbright PolestarJuly 30, 2026 to August 19, 2026

Spend-now versus save-now matrix

Account stateSafer choiceWhyBest next page
You need immediate valueSpend in Version 3.5 Phase 2The live phase is already confirmed and usable right now.Current banner characters
You are planning the next roster stepWait for the next official revealNo distinct next banner is official yet, so only save if preserving pity or waiting for rerun information matters more.Next banner
You are protecting pitySavePity and weapon pressure matter more than forcing a live spend.Pity system

If you want the fastest live answer

Start with the current phase if you only care about what is usable right now. This is the best route for accounts that need immediate value from Suisui, Aemeath before the phase ends.

  • Best for: accounts that need a live fix more than they need long-range planning.
  • Check after this: current banner characters, then the pity page.
  • Skip this route: if your real blocker is weapon cost, not character value.

If you are comparing before spending

Use the current banner page as the live baseline, then jump to next banner and pity. This route is stronger than deciding from one character page without phase context.

  • Best for: single-pity or low-Astrite accounts that cannot afford a wrong turn.
  • Check after this: next banner, next rerun, then weapon banner if pressure is split.
  • Do not stop here: comparison-only users still need a final pity and weapon pass.

Live character starting points

Suisui

Open the guide hub, pull page, and support pages for the live character before committing resources.

Open Suisui hub

Aemeath

Open the guide hub, pull page, and support pages for the live character before committing resources.

Open Aemeath hub

What the top section should contain

  • Current character banner name and featured unit.
  • Current weapon banner and matching signature weapon details.
  • Clear end date with timezone.
  • Short role summary: DPS, support, healer, buffer, or niche utility.
  • One short pull verdict per user type.

Update rule

Use official notice data first, then verify the live state in-game when the phase actually opens. If the game and notice differ by region or release timing, the page should say so clearly.

Compare with the next banner page

FAQ

What should the Wuthering Waves current banner page answer first?

It should answer who is live now, what weapon banner is live now, and when the phase ends.

Why not merge current and next banner into one article?

They can share context, but the search intent is different. Separate pages make both answers clearer and easier to update quickly.

What should users do after reading the current banner page?

Most users go next to the pity system, next banner, or a character-specific pull guide.

Sources used for this July 30, 2026 snapshot
Current phase source: https://x.com/Wuthering_Waves/status/2074780539987669344
Official video archive: https://www.youtube.com/@WutheringWaves