Qiuyuan Banner Release & Timing: Wuthering Waves 2.7 Guide
Qiuyuan debuts in Wuthering Waves on 2025-10-30. Full details on banner schedule, server times, featured units, and veteran tips to plan your pulls.
Lumine Lee Qiuyuan Banner Release & Timing: Wuthering Waves 2.7 Guide
The much-anticipated debut of Qiuyuan is set to headline the second phase of Wuthering Waves version 2.7. Veteran players will want to mark their calendars for 2025-10-30, as Qiuyuan not only brings a new playstyle to Aero teams but also signals a new wave of meta shifts.
If you're strategizing for your next big pull or calculating your remaining pity for autumn banners, timing and foresight in this phase could make a decisive difference.
At a Glance
- Qiuyuan Banner (Phase 2): 2025-10-30 to 2025-11-19
- Server Timing: Simultaneous launch—see exact times below
- Rerun: Zani returns alongside Qiuyuan
- 4★ Rate-Ups: Yangyang (Aero-Sword), Taoqi (Havoc-Broadblade), Danjin (Havoc-Sword)
- Banner Phase: Wuthering Waves v2.7, second half
Qiuyuan Banner Schedule & Server Times
Release times are synchronized per standard server reset, but exact clocks differ by region. Cross-check your local server:
| Region | Date (YYYY-MM-DD) | Time (Local) | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| America | 2025-10-30 | 10:00 AM | CT (UTC-5) |
| Europe | 2025-10-30 | 10:00 AM | CET (UTC+1) |
| Asia | 2025-10-30 | 10:00 AM | SGT (UTC+8) |
Additional key time conversions:
– Pacific Time (PT, UTC-7): 08:00 AM
– Mountain Time (MT, UTC-6): 09:00 AM
– Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4): 11:00 AM
– Japan (JST, UTC+9): 11:00 AM
– Australia (AEDT, UTC+11): 1:00 PM (Asia), 2:00 AM next day (NA)
Banner ends: 2025-11-19, exact times matching above server reset schedules.
Alt text for visuals:
– Qiuyuan key art (Qiuyuan wielding sword in Rinascita backdrops; use for character spotlight)
– Qiuyuan and Zani side-by-side (to highlight phase rerun; contextual grid)
Banner Content: Featured Units & Rates
5★ Resonator (new debut):
– Qiuyuan
Aero-Sword; main DPS/multi-role; hails from Huanglong, plays a role in Rinascita storyline.
5★ Resonator (rerun):
– Zani
Details per official kit—see Zani build guide on EarlyGG.
4★ Rate-Up Units:
– Yangyang (Aero-Sword)
– Taoqi (Havoc-Broadblade)
– Danjin (Havoc-Sword)
Banner rates are not explicitly stated in source material. This follows the standard WuWa event banner structure unless otherwise announced.
Note: As of this patch (2.7), pity, hard/soft rates, and Epitome mechanics remain unchanged. Players should consult in-game banner mouseovers for the absolute latest rate guarantees.
Should You Pull? Roadmap for F2P and Veterans
F2P/Low-Spend:
– Qiuyuan offers a fresh Aero DPS niche, filling gaps left by existing options. If you’re a fan of Aero teams, Yangyang’s synergy on rate-up makes this banner high value.
– Zani rerun may tempt those who missed his initial appearance. However, resource prioritization is critical this late in 2.7—plan with upcoming patch leaks in mind.
– Reminder: Save currency for your must-pull; check current and next WuWa banner timeline for upcoming meta units.
Optimal Planning:
– If you’re at or near hard pity, a double-featured banner like this offers a rare chance at high return, especially for newer or returning accounts.
– Consider elemental overlap (Aero/Aero) on this banner. If you’re short on Havoc DPS options, Danjin/Taoqi offer alternatives through 4★ rate-ups.
– Banners’ timeline leaves about three weeks for resource recuperation before 2.8. Use this window for targeted farming.
Competitive/Abyss-minded:
– Expect Qiuyuan’s mechanics to lean toward AoE and self-buffing. Position in top damage rankings TBD, pending player testing and NGA-calculations shortly after banner drop.
– Veteran’s recommendation: Pulling for Qiuyuan is a smart play for accounts with strong Aero resonance investment.
Teams & Synergies: Qiuyuan’s Best Roles
Qiuyuan is positioned as a primary on-field Aero Sword DPS, most closely resembling a hybrid of existing Yangyang and Rover mechanics but with a likely heavier focus on continuous uptime and rushdown combos (pending community analysis post-launch).
- Core Team: Qiuyuan (Main DPS), Yangyang (Support/Buffer, rate-up), Flexible slot (Healer or Resonance battery)
- Secondary: Qiuyuan + Taoqi (flex DPS/swap-in); use when building hybrid element teams for content with frequent Havoc/Aero weaknesses.
- For Zani: Zani offers strong utility as a swap-in skill DPS, synergizing best when paired with fast energy support.
Full composition breakdowns will be updated on EarlyGG following banner release and field results.
Preparation: Materials & Task Checklist
Currently, Qiuyuan’s exact ascension materials are not stated in official materials. Based on prior Aero Resonators:
- Stock up on Aero-enhanced resources and general sword ascension materials.
- Pre-farm rare drops from the Rinascita and Huanglong regions as prompted by story progression.
- Spend daily resin on bosses with universal drop pools.
If you’re short on Yangyang, Danjin, or Taoqi kits, rerun events and story nodes may help fill gaps—refer to EarlyGG’s guides for targeted farming routes.
Veteran’s Take: Why Qiuyuan’s Banner Matters
Qiuyuan’s debut aligns with a long-standing tradition in gacha cycles: late-phase banners providing both a fresh DPS archetype and an opportunity for completionists to pick up powerful prior units (Zani). With Qiuyuan’s background tied to key story arcs in Rinascita and Huanglong, theorycrafters anticipate new synergies and possibly a breaking of the established Aero meta—much as Ayaka’s introduction shook up Cryo teams in early Genshin.
For resource-conscious players, late-phase banners are always a crucial test. The double rate-up on Aero (Qiuyuan, Yangyang) is tailored for those shaping their roster around resonance bonuses or clearing upcoming challenge content at higher Abyssal/Spire levels.
What Comes Next?
With banner rotations now clockwork-precise and 2.8 on the horizon, your best asset is planning. Consult all current resonance chart changes, watch for day-one clears from high-tier community testers, and keep a close eye on EarlyGG’s patch and banner histories for the next round of meta-defining units.
Final tip: When in doubt, hold until field performance data is compiled or until the next developer stream confirms the 2.8 roadmap details. Spending resources wisely in WuWa now is more critical than ever given the rapid pace of new releases.
For more banner histories and optimal pull advice, visit EarlyGG Wuthering Waves banner schedule.