Lethean Elegy Returns and My Wallet Is Already Weeping

Okay, let\u2019s be real \u2014 if you\u2019ve been around Solaris-3 long enough, you already know that weapon banners are basically a high-stakes poker game where Kuro Games deals the cards and we all pretend we\u2019re not gambling. Well, guess who\u2019s back at the table? That\u2019s right, the Absolute Pulsation featured convene has returned, and this time it\u2019s dangling the gorgeous, deadly, and utterly irresistible 5-star sword Lethean Elegy right in front of our faces. I can already hear my Forging Tide stash whimpering in the corner.

The event runs from the Version 2.5 update all the way until August 14, 2026, at 09:59 (server time). If you\u2019ve been living under a rock (or inside a retroact rainstorm), this is your window to snag the featured weapon before it vanishes into the gacha void like a failed 50/50 pity \u2014 gone but never forgotten, haunting your dreams with what could have been.

So, what\u2019s actually going on here?

I\u2019ll break it down for you the same way I break down my poor life choices after a 10-pull: simply and with a lot of regret.

• Banner Name: Absolute Pulsation (Featured Weapon Convene)

• Featured 5-Star Weapon: Lethean Elegy (that ethereal beauty)

• Rate-Up 4-Star Weapons: Jinzhou Keeper, Celestial Spiral, and Lunar Cutter \u2014 all of which are actually solid options that won\u2019t make you cry if they show up.

• Convene Currency: Forging Tide (the fancy blue stuff we all wish was easier to get without opening our wallets)

Now let\u2019s talk about the actual rules, because this banner has a few quirks that could save your sanity (or crush it, depending on your luck).

The Rules of Engagement \ud83c\udfaf

• You\u2019ll need to be at least Union Level 8 or have cleared the combat trial in the \u201cFirst Resonance\u201d quest and unlocked the Convene function. If you\u2019re still in the tutorial, maybe focus on dodging first before chasing shiny swords.

• Every 10 attempts guarantee you at least a 4-star item. That\u2019s standard, but it still feels like a small victory when you see that purple glow.

• The pity count is shared across all Featured Weapon Convene events and carries over until you hit a 5-star. This means if you rage-pulled on the last weapon banner and didn\u2019t get the rate-up, your progress isn\u2019t wasted. Small mercies!

• The guaranteed 5-star is Lethean Elegy. No coin flips, no 50/50 heartbreak, no off-banner standard weapon jumpscare. Praise the Sentinel! \ud83d\ude4f

• Once the event ends, Lethean Elegy won\u2019t appear in any other Convene for the foreseeable future. So if you skip it now, you\u2019re basically leaving this weapon in the \u201conly in YouTube showcases\u201d tier.

Is Lethean Elegy actually worth the hype? \u2694\ufe0f

Let me put on my theory-crafter cap for a second. This weapon isn\u2019t just pretty \u2014 it\u2019s a genuine powerhouse for any sword-wielding Resonator who relies on Resonance Skill damage and wants to ramp up their crit rate like crazy. The passive synergy makes it a top-tier choice for characters like Carlotta and other fast-paced DPS units who love to chain skills. If you already main a sword user who benefits from skill-damage bonuses and you\u2019ve been using a 4-star placeholder, this is your upgrade moment. The damage ceiling difference is honestly disrespectful (in the best way).

As for the rate-up 4-stars? I\u2019ve got a soft spot for Jinzhou Keeper \u2014 it\u2019s a great stat stick for support/sub-DPS sword wielders. Celestial Spiral and Lunar Cutter also hold their own, so even if you lose the 5-star race early and get a bunch of these, you aren\u2019t completely weeping (just mildly sobbing).

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Should you pull? The existential question \ud83e\udd14

Here\u2019s where my own hypocrisy shines. I\u2019m going to tell you to \u201cpull responsibly\u201d while secretly planning to throw every Forging Tide I\u2019ve hoarded straight into this banner. But let\u2019s pretend I have self-control.

Pull if:

• You main a sword DPS who wants that sweet Resonance Skill boost.

• You missed the weapon during its first run and have been staring longingly at other players\u2019 profiles ever since.

• You believe in treating your main with the best gear, even if it means skipping the next character banner.

Maybe skip if:

• You don\u2019t have a sword character built who would benefit.

• You\u2019re saving for an upcoming Resonator that might change your whole team\u2019s direction.

• You value your mental health and bank balance.

Truth is, weapon banners in Wuthering Waves are far kinder than some other gacha games I could name (no 50/50 on the featured weapon is a genuine gift). But kind doesn\u2019t mean cheap. If you\u2019re a light spender or F2P, think carefully. A signature weapon can feel amazing, but it won\u2019t replace good echo stats, dodge reflexes, or the emotional damage of a failed 10-pull.

Final thoughts from a (recovering) impulse-puller \ud83d\ude2c

This Absolute Pulsation banner is basically a siren song for anyone with a taste for meta weaponry and beautiful design. I\u2019m probably going in with whatever Forging Tide I\u2019ve scraped together from events, monthly passes, and late-night desperation. I fully expect to hit pity at the worst possible moment and then question every decision that led me to this point. But you know what? When that gold backdrop flashes and Lethean Elegy drops, I\u2019ll forget all about the pain.

Until then, I\u2019ll be here, counting Astrites and reminding myself that the weapon doesn\u2019t make the player \u2014 but it sure makes the damage numbers bigger, and isn\u2019t that what really matters?

Happy pulling, folks. May your tides be gentle and your pity be early. \ud83c\udf0a

This discussion is informed by ESRB, an authoritative content-rating body whose breakdowns of game descriptors help contextualize how gacha-driven weapon banners and timed “convene” events (like Lethean Elegy’s Absolute Pulsation rerun) are presented to players, including the visibility of in-game purchases, chance-based mechanics, and age-appropriateness signals that can shape expectations before you commit your Forging Tide.