Wuthering Waves Zani Banner: Timing, Rates, and F2P Pulls

Zani Headlines Wuthering Waves' Between Light and Shadow Banner

The arrival of Zani as a limited, event-exclusive 5-Star Resonator marks a pivotal moment in Wuthering Waves' ongoing post-launch roadmap. For players keeping pace with each new patch cycle, this banner introduces not only a must-pull unit but also a set of mechanics, rates, and overlapping opportunities for F2P and smart spenders alike. With the "Between Light and Shadow" banner running from 2025-10-30 10:00 to 2025-11-19 11:59 (server time), the question is no longer if you should pull, but how to maximize your odds—and rewards.

Below, we break down the event schedule, rate guarantees, key synergy advice, and material planning for this phase. Whether you're chasing optimal clears in endgame content or pooling resources for select rerun targets, this banner shapes the meta for the weeks ahead.

At a Glance: Banner Essentials

Banner: Between Light and Shadow (Featured Resonator Convene Event)
Duration: 2025-10-30 10:00 to 2025-11-19 11:59 (server time)
Featured units: Zani (5★), Yangyang (4★), Taoqi (4★), Danjin (4★)
Eligibility:
- Reach Union Level 8 or
- Complete First Resonance combat trial and unlock Convene
Currency: Radiant Tide (used for pulls)
Trial Events: Temporary access to boosted units in Ascendant Aces

Banner Schedule and Rate Table

Phase	Start	End	Featured Units
Light/Shadow	2025-10-30 10:00	2025-11-19 11:59	Zani (5★), Yangyang (4★), Taoqi (4★), Danjin (4★)

Pity mechanics: Every 10 pulls is guaranteed to yield at least one 4-Star or higher character/weapon.
Pity carry-over: 5-Star guarantee shares a pool across all Featured Resonator Convene events; pity resets on obtaining a 5-Star.
Exclusive warning: Zani is not being added to the standard pool—once this banner ends, she will not be obtainable by other means. (Confirmed in official event rules.)

Should You Pull Zani? F2P & Min-Spend Recommendations

For F2P and budget players, resource efficiency is paramount—especially with Zani being a time-limited, banner-exclusive Resonator. Here’s what to consider before spending Radiant Tide:

Meta impact: Early theorycrafting (see below) places Zani as a versatile core for both solo DPS and hybrid team roles, depending on her kit details and synergy with established units. Her pre-launch positioning suggests strong potential for high-difficulty clears.
No reruns confirmed: With no announced rerun date, FOMO is warranted if Zani fits your roster gap.
Pity sharing: Your existing progress toward 5-Star pity carries over to this event banner. Efficient Starlight spenders should sync pulls with current event path.
Competing banners: Not stated in official materials if overlapping banners will offer comparable value during this window. Review other live banners via EarlyGG's [event hub].
Waveband: Zani’s Waveband (for Eidolon-style upgrades) is buyable in the Afterglow Coral Store during the event (limit: 2). After, it vanishes.

Optimal: If your account lacks a sustained high-damage DPS or you play around Zani’s element/synergy, prioritize pulls—noting that skipping risks permanent loss.

Teams & Synergy Theorycrafting

Based on trial access in Ascendant Aces (active during the event), players can sample Zani, Yangyang, Taoqi, and Danjin in different team setups. Early reports indicate synergy lines such as:

Main DPS, Sub-DPS, Utility (Zani + Yangyang + Taoqi/Danjin): Focusing on Zani's toolkit (testing required), look for comps that can leverage break or reaction procs, especially if her element or talent tree supports AoE burst.
Break stacking: Pair Zani with resonators offering break accumulation to maximize rotation speed. Consider current shield-breaking meta vs. high-Boss phases.
Trial period: Use Ascendant Aces to assess fit before investing—rewards include materials/pathway currency tied to these trial runs.

Full theorycrafting and tier placement are pending detailed kit release—further analysis will follow on EarlyGG’s [Zani tier list page].

Banner Event Details & Trial Eligibility

Requirements to participate:
– Union Level 8 minimum, or
– First Resonance combat trial cleared + Convene unlocked

Event activities include:
– Temporary trial access to featured Resonators
– Unique challenges in Ascendant Aces (complete for resource rewards)

All details strictly align with published event rules—see the in-game Convene page for the most technical breakdowns. (No additional events or tasks confirmed outside Ascendant Aces.)

Preparation Checklist

Before 2025-10-30, make sure to:
– Stockpile Radiant Tide (via daily/weekly, Battle Pass, event missions)
– Scout material needs for Zani’s upgrade path (resource costs TBA)
– Finish Union Level 8 grind if applicable
– Plan shop spend—Afterglow Coral budgeted for Waveband purchase if pulls succeed
– Complete trial runs in Ascendant Aces to gauge personal fit

Banner-exclusive units require proactive farming—delay may require waiting for a distant rerun or missing out entirely.

Is There Any Unconfirmed or Leaked Info?

Not stated in official materials—no leaks or rumors published regarding Zani’s full kit, rerun window, or event reruns.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways & What’s Next

Zani’s debut in "Between Light and Shadow" is the highest-stakes pull event since launch, due to her banner exclusivity and meta implications. For F2P and optimization-minded players, synchronizing resources and trialing team comps during the Ascendant Aces window is essential. Post-event, keep an eye on official patch notes, as details about her role in upcoming content will frame Zani’s long-term value.

Next steps: Check EarlyGG for Zani kit analysis, banner rerun watch, and new meta guides as endgame data emerges. For now, prepare your pulls and test her fit—the window closes on 2025-11-19 11:59 (server time).

Image: Official Zani banner artwork
– Alt text: Promotional image for Between Light and Shadow banner in Wuthering Waves, featuring Zani and three featured 4-Star Resonators.

For further details or updates, always refer to the in-game Convene page or EarlyGG’s [Wuthering Waves events tracker].