Version 3.4 is one of the biggest patches in Wuthering Waves history. It launches around June 8, 2026 (right after 3.3 Phase 2 ends) and brings the game’s first major IP collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Expect new limited 5★ resonators Lucy and Rebecca in Phase 1, plus Lucilla in Phase 2, along with new mechanics, QOL improvements, skins, and a potential new area or event tied to the collab.

Whether you’re pulling for the edgy netrunner Lucy, the chaotic gun-slinging Rebecca (who may be free to claim), or the stylish Glacio sub-DPS Lucilla, now is the time to pre-farm. Here’s your complete roadmap to hit the ground running on day one.

1. Patch Overview & Banner Roadmap

  • Release Date: Expected June 8, 2026 (standard 42-day cycle).
  • Phase 1 (Lucy + Rebecca banners): Cyberpunk collab focus. Lucy (5★ Spectro Pistol – Main DPS) and Rebecca (5★ Electro Pistol – high-burst support/DPS hybrid, rumored free via event).
  • Phase 2 (Lucilla banner): Lucilla (5★ Glacio Rectifier – Sub-DPS/buffer with dual-mode playstyle).

Collab banners often have unique pity rules or event rewards, so save aggressively. One of the collab units (Rebecca) is heavily rumored to be obtainable for free during the event.

2. General Pre-Farm Priorities (Do These NOW)

These resources are universal and will be needed no matter who you pull:

  • Shell Credits: Stock 1.5–2 million+. Farm via dailies, weekly bosses, simulation events, and selling excess echoes/Tactical ROMs. Credits are the biggest bottleneck for leveling to 90 and full ascension.
  • Character EXP Materials (EXP Chips): Aim for enough to level multiple characters to 80–90. Clear Galaxy Forage Tour or similar events for bulk EXP.
  • Weapon EXP & Ascension Materials: Farm Forgery Challenges for generic weapon upgrade mats. Stockpile for signature weapons (especially pistols and rectifiers).
  • Astrite / Lunite: Save for 160–200+ pulls per limited banner if you want guarantees (or all three units). Farm daily quests, events, exploration, and Union Level rewards. The collab might have special pull mechanics.
  • Union Level & Data Bank: Max out Union Level for better drop rates and Data Bank level for stronger echoes. Focus on exploration in current regions to squeeze out every last Astrite.
  • Echo Farming:
    • Pistol users (Lucy/Rebecca): Prioritize Spectro or Electro DPS sets with Crit Rate/DMG, ATK%, and Energy Regen.
    • Rectifier users (Lucilla): Glacio sub-DPS sets focused on Crit DMG, ATK%, and Heavy Attack or Skill DMG.
    • Farm 4-cost echo domains daily with Waveplate. Target good 3-cost and 1-cost fillers too.

3. Character-Specific Pre-Farm (What You Can Do Before Launch)

Exact material lists are still under NDA/leak stage (new bosses and local specialties drop with 3.4), but here’s what we know from datamines and previews:

Lucy (5★ Spectro Pistol – Main DPS)

  • Ascension: Likely uses a new Exoswarm Core series (LF/MF/HF/FF) from a new collab-related boss (possibly tied to netrunner/tech enemies). Local specialty TBA (new flower/item in the collab zone).
  • Forte/Talents: New skill books from upcoming Forgery domains (Spectro-focused).
  • Pre-Farm Now:
    • Any existing Spectro boss Tacet Cores as backup.
    • General Shell Credits + EXP.
    • Pistol echo sets (Crit-focused).

Playstyle Tip: High-mobility monowire DPS. Pre-build a strong Spectro team (e.g., with existing Spectro supports).

Rebecca (5★ Electro Pistol – Burst Support/DPS, Potentially Free)

  • Ascension: New Electro-related Tacet Core (possibly from an Adam Smasher-style weekly boss teased in beta). Local specialty TBA.
  • Forte/Talents: Electro/Havoc skill materials from new or existing domains.
  • Pre-Farm Now:
    • Electro boss drops and general pistol echo sets.
    • Shell Credits (she scales hard with levels and talents).
    • Since she may be free, focus on building her immediately for event rewards.

Playstyle Tip: Chaotic dual-gun + shotgun burst play. Great for quick-swap teams.

Lucilla (5★ Glacio Rectifier – Sub-DPS/Buffer)

  • Ascension: Glacio Tacet Core + new local specialty (film/movie-themed per lore).
  • Forte/Talents: Rectifier skill books (likely new domain).
  • Pre-Farm Now:
    • Existing Glacio boss materials (stockpile any Glacio cores).
    • Rectifier echo sets (focus on team-wide buffs or Skill DMG).
    • She has dual-mode mechanics — prepare flexible echo loadouts.

Pro Tip: Most new 3.4 materials (local specialties, new boss cores, new skill books) unlock on day one. Pre-farm everything universal, then blitz the new content the moment servers open.

4. Echo & Team Pre-Farm Tips

  • Farm Sonata Effects that boost Spectro/Electro/Glacio damage or Heavy Attack/Skill DMG.
  • Prepare versatile 4-star echoes as placeholders.
  • Level up current strong supports (healers, buffers) so you can slot the new units into teams instantly.

5. Extra 3.4 Prep

  • New QOL: Storage optimization, Tune Hack Response mechanic, and more.
  • Events: Collab login rewards, free pulls, and possibly Rebecca as a free 5★.
  • Skins: Multiple new skins (including a premium one for Cartethyia).
  • New Boss: Potential Adam Smasher nightmare boss fight — exciting for lore fans!

Final Checklist Before June 8

  • 1.5M+ Shell Credits
  • Max Union Level & Data Bank
  • 160+ Astrite pulls saved (ideally more)
  • Strong pistol/rectifier echo sets ready
  • Current bosses farmed for backup cores
  • Dailies and events cleared daily

Start farming today and you’ll be pulling, ascending, and clearing new content with max efficiency the second 3.4 drops. The Cyberpunk collab is going to be massive — don’t get caught under-leveled!

Stay tuned for full material lists once the 3.4 beta or official preview drops. Good luck, Rovers — see you in the Black Shores (or the Night City crossover)!