I’ve been riding the Wuthering Waves hype train since launch, and when the Thawborn Renewal banner dropped with Jinhsi as the featured 5-star, you bet I had my Radiant Tides stacked and ready. This wasn't just any convene – it was the kind of banner that makes you skip your morning coffee just to squeeze in a few more pulls. Let me break down everything you need to know about this event and whether it's still worth drooling over in 2026.

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The event originally ran from January 23 to February 12, 2025, but its impact still echoes through the meta. To even participate, you had to reach Union Level 8 or knock out the combat trial in “First Resonance” to unlock the Convene function. Easy peasy for veterans, but a nice little gate for newcomers to stop reroll mayhem.

✦ Event Gacha Mechanics

  • Featured Resonator: 5-Star Jinhsi (exclusive to this banner during the event)

  • 4-Star rate-ups: Danjin, Youhu, and Yuanwu – all solid picks for specific team comps

  • Pity system: Hard pity at 80 pulls, but with the typical gacha soft pity kicking in around 65-70. Guaranteed at least one 4-Star or higher every 10 pulls.

  • Shared guarantee count: The counter rolls over to the next Featured Resonator banner if you didn’t snag a 5-Star, so no wasted pity – a godsend for F2P players.

  • Waveband duplicates: Jinhsi’s Wavebands were available in the Afterglow Coral Store (limit 2) during the event, then disappeared. If you were saving coral, this was the ultimate no-brainer.

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✦ The Real MVP – Jinhsi

Let’s be real, Jinhsi isn’t just another pretty face with a glowy sword. She’s a Spectro DPS powerhouse who can shred bosses faster than you can say “Resonance Liberation.” Her kit revolves around stacking Radiant Marks and detonating them for massive burst damage, and she pairs beautifully with supports who can trigger frequent elemental reactions. Even in 2026, she holds her ground against newer DPS units, especially in Tower of Adversity where consistent Spectro application is king.

Danjin, Youhu, and Yuanwu as the 4-star lineup? Not too shabby. Danjin offers decent off-field damage, Youhu brings the heals and ATK buffs that keep the team swinging, and Yuanwu can work as a budget shielder if you’re low on options. Honestly, the 4-star selection alone made this banner worth pulling – no one likes getting a dupe of a character you’ve already maxed out (been there, done that, got the asterite refund).

✦ My Pulling Saga

I went into this banner with 55 pity built up from a previous event and around 12,000 Astrite saved. The plan was to get Jinhsi and maybe one Waveband if RNGesus smiled upon me. First ten-pull – nothing but a 4-star weapon I already had. The second ten-pull hit soft pity, the screen flashed gold, and... it was a standard 5-star Verina dupe. Cue the eye roll. But since the guarantee count shared between featured banners, my next 5-star was absolutely going to be Jinhsi. I grinded the map for every last chest, did the Ascendant Aces trial event for extra rewards (free pulls, hello!), and scraped together another 20 pulls. Finally, on pull number 74, the golden meteor came down and there she was – Jinhsi, glowing and ready to carry my entire account.

I immediately dumped the 2 Afterglow Coral purchases on her Waveband 1, which increases the Radiant Mark stack limit and adds a chunky damage bonus. Trust me, that’s the sweet spot for anyone who wants to main her without going full whale mode.

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✦ Are You Missing Out?

If you’re reading this in 2026 and Jinhsi hasn’t rerun in a while, just know she’s still a top-tier pick. The Thawborn Renewal banner was one of those rare events where every component clicked – a killer exclusive 5-star, strong supporting 4-stars, and a pity system that respects your time and resources. Sure, power creep is real, but Jinhsi’s ult alone can delete entire waves of enemies with the right build. Plus, let's be honest, her character design is chef’s kiss.

Whether you’re a collector, a meta chaser, or just someone who loves flashy combat animations, this banner was a W. Keep an eye out for rerun rumors – the Wuthering Waves community keeps dataminers busy, and if she comes back, don’t sleep on it. In the meantime, I’ll be here, still using Jinhsi to flex on world bosses with style.

May your convenes be shiny and your pity be early! ✨