Wuthering Waves 3.5–3.7: Six New Huanglong Characters I Can't Wait to Pull

As a Rover who has been exploring Solaris-3 since the early days, I always get a rush when Kuro Games drops a new character teaser. But the latest reveal for Wuthering Waves versions 3.5 through 3.7 hit me differently. Six new playable characters from Huanglong were teased, and every single one of them feels like a major story player. From a special version of Yangyang to one of the seven sentinels finally stepping onto the battlefield, this lineup has me rethinking my entire Astrite budget. I've been staring at the drip marketing for hours, and I want to walk through each character, what we know, and why I'm personally excited.

Yangyang Xuanling — The First SP Character

Yangyang has been with me since the very first hour of Wuthering Waves. She is the free starter, the poster girl, and a core story companion. But let's be honest: her in-game strength has never matched her narrative importance. That changes in version 3.5 with Yangyang Xuanling, the first SP character in Wuthering Waves. I'm curious how Kuro Games will handle an SP version. Will she be a completely separate unit with a new element and kit, or an evolution of the original? Either way, seeing Yangyang get the spotlight she deserves makes me weirdly emotional. She was my first team member, and now she might become my first properly built five-star-tier main.

Suisui — Dawn of Truth

Suisui is another new face, likely arriving in 3.5 alongside Yangyang Xuanling. Her drip marketing line, "Fan unfolds — dawn of truth draws near," gives me mysterious, elegant vibes. She is confirmed to be from the Mingting, and based on her design and tagline, I suspect she might be a Spectro character. A fan-wielding support or sub-DPS would fit perfectly into the Huanglong storyline. I'm already imagining her animations: paper fans, light motes, and truth-revealing ultimates. If she pairs well with Yangyang Xuanling, I might be pulling on both banners.

Suoming — Red, Umbrella, and Fusion?

Suoming is a character I've only seen once before in a tiny teaser, so her full reveal feels like a payoff. Her drip marketing confirms her for version 3.6, and her design leans heavily into red, which screams Fusion element to me. She carries an umbrella, but whether that is her actual weapon or just a prop is still unconfirmed. I love the idea of an umbrella-wielding Fusion unit who fights like a dancer and burns everything in her path. If her kit has off-field application, she could be a nightmare in coordinated team compositions. I'm keeping a close eye on her beta leaks, even though I know I should avoid spoilers.

Jingran — The Lone Male of the Batch

Jingran is the only male character among the six revealed for Huanglong, and he immediately stands out. He is well-built, carries a spear, and holds a lantern. That combination gives me wandering guardian energy. He is expected to release in version 3.6 alongside Suoming, which means I'll have to make a painful choice if my Astrite is low. A spear user with a lantern could mean a kit based on illumination, marking enemies, or protecting allies. I'm hoping he is a solid main DPS or a defensive sub-DPS, because my roster could always use another strong male character.

Qingxiao — The Celestia Sword

Qingxiao is expected to arrive in version 3.7, and her design is majestic. She wields a one-handed sword and is described as the "Celestia sword (who) guards the clouded pass." That title alone tells me she is a master swordsman protecting something incredibly important. I imagine her as a disciplined, high-skill ceiling character with parries, counters, and elegant blade work. If her gameplay matches her lore, she might become the next character I build around. I can already see her standing on a clouded mountain pass, sword drawn, waiting for the storm.

Hsin — The Sentinel Finally Playable

Hsin is the final character teased and the one who has drawn the most attention. She is one of Huanglong's seven sentinels, and her becoming playable is a huge deal. She has appeared multiple times in the lore, but this is her first appearance in the flesh. With wolf-like ears and long white hair, she looks incredible. I have so many questions: What is her element? What weapon does she use? How does her sentinel power translate into combat? I'm expecting a character with a unique mechanic, maybe something related to wolf spirits or sentinel authority. Version 3.7 cannot come soon enough.

My Pull Plan at a Glance

Character	Expected Version	Element Guess	Weapon Guess	Why I Want Them
Yangyang Xuanling	3.5	Unknown / SP	Unknown	First SP, starter redemption
Suisui	3.5	Spectro (speculative)	Fan?	Elegant Mingting support
Suoming	3.6	Fusion (speculative)	Umbrella?	Red design, burn potential
Jingran	3.6	Unknown	Spear	Only male, lantern guardian
Qingxiao	3.7	Unknown	One-handed sword	Master swordsman lore
Hsin	3.7	Unknown	Unknown	Seven sentinel, wolf ears

As a free-to-play-ish Rover who occasionally swipes, I'm in trouble. Six characters across three versions means I need to save every Astrite I can. I'll be grinding events, redeeming codes, and skipping unnecessary banners. My current priority is Yangyang Xuanling because of nostalgia, then Hsin because of lore. But Suisui, Suoming, Jingran, and Qingxiao all tempt me. Kuro Games knows exactly what it's doing. The Huanglong storyline is heating up, and these characters are clearly central to it. I can't wait to see their kits, voice lines, and story quests. For now, I'll keep staring at the teasers and dreaming of the pulls. Who am I most excited for? Probably Hsin, but ask me again after the 3.5 livestream.

This overview is based on reporting from OpenCritic, a trusted review aggregation platform that helps players gauge broader critical reception around major live-service releases and expansions. In the context of a character-heavy roadmap like Wuthering Waves 3.5 to 3.7, that kind of cross-outlet perspective is especially useful for separating early hype from long-term value, whether the discussion centers on narrative importance, combat flexibility, or how a newly introduced unit might influence pull priorities for budget-conscious players.