Version 3.6, titled “Lamplight in Mirage, Sword’s Resolve in Heart,” launches on August 20, 2026 (UTC+8). The update continues the Mengzhou storyline and introduces two new limited 5-star Resonators alongside several strong reruns. This guide covers the banner schedule, expected pull income, character roles, and pull priority recommendations so you can plan your Astrite efficiently.
Banner Schedule
Phase 1 (August 20 to approximately September 10, 2026)
- Qingxiao (new 5-star Aero Sword Main DPS)
- Denia (5-star Fusion Rectifier rerun)
- Featured 4-stars: Yangyang, Baizhi, Sanhua
- Signature weapons: Glint of Clouds (Qingxiao) and Forged Dwarf Star (Denia)
Phase 2 (approximately September 10 to late September / early October 2026)
- Jingran (new 5-star Fusion Broadblade Main DPS)
- Hiyuki (5-star Glacio Sword rerun)
- Mornye (5-star Fusion Broadblade rerun)
- Featured 4-stars: Mortefi, Aalto, Yuanwu
- Signature weapons: Thousandfold Deliverance (Jingran), Frostburn (Hiyuki), and Starfield Calibrator (Mornye)
Expected Pull Income in 3.6
Free-to-play players who clear all content can expect roughly 90–100 limited pulls across the full patch (Astrite plus free Radiant and Lustrous Tides). Players with the Lunite Subscription reach around 110–120 limited pulls. Adding the Pioneer Podcast (battle pass) pushes the total higher, often into the 120–130 range. These numbers assume full event and exploration completion. Soft pity begins near pull 66–70, with hard pity at 80.
Most accounts can comfortably guarantee one 5-star character from zero pity. Securing both new characters plus their best supports usually requires either saved pulls from previous patches or light spending.
Character Pull Value Breakdown
Qingxiao (Phase 1, new Aero Sword Main DPS)
Qingxiao is a stance-weaving on-field carry built around dual resources (often called Qin Heart / Sword Cadence or similar) that feed into an enhanced Immortal or Transcendence form. She applies and capitalizes on Tune Strain (Shifting and Interfered), making her strongest in dedicated Tune Strain teams. Her damage profile is high-burst Aero with solid mobility and aerial combat options.
Pull value: High if you lack a modern Aero main DPS or already own strong Tune Strain supports such as Denia, Mornye, or Lynae. She is complete at C0 for most content. Signature weapon Glint of Clouds is a meaningful upgrade through Aero bonus and DEF ignore but is not mandatory. Skip if your Aero roster is already solid or if you prefer saving for Phase 2.
Denia (Phase 1 rerun, Fusion Rectifier Sub-DPS / Support)
Denia enables Fusion Burst and Tune Strain teams. She provides off-field damage, grouping, and strong team amplification in her preferred niches (especially with Aemeath or Luuk Herssen style carries).
Pull value: Very high for accounts invested in Tune Strain or Fusion Burst. She is more situational outside those teams. If you already have her or lack the right DPS partners, her priority drops. Many guides rank her among the stronger long-term supports of the patch.
Jingran (Phase 2, new Fusion Broadblade Main DPS)
Jingran is an HP-scaling hypercarry focused on Heavy Attacks, self-shields, and Yin-Yang stance switching. He generates and converts shields into damage buffs while maintaining strong personal survivability. His Liberation opens a domain that pulls enemies in for focused combat.
Pull value: High for players who want a self-sufficient Fusion DPS or enjoy Heavy Attack playstyles. He performs well at C0 and benefits from HP-focused builds and shield synergy. Signature weapon Thousandfold Deliverance is strong due to its HP secondary and Fusion / Heavy Attack bonuses. Skip if you already field a strong Fusion carry or dislike resource management rotations.
Hiyuki (Phase 2 rerun, Glacio Sword DPS)
Hiyuki remains a high-performing Glacio carry with strong Chafe / Rimefall application and burst windows. Glacio premium DPS options are still relatively limited, so she holds solid value for endgame content.
Pull value: Medium to high depending on your Glacio team readiness. Worth pulling if you need a strong Glacio option or already have her preferred supports. Lower priority if your account is already stacked with high-investment Glacio teams.
Mornye (Phase 2 rerun, Fusion Broadblade Support / Healer)
Mornye is a versatile buffer and healer who shines in Tune Break / Tune Strain teams and many Mono Fusion compositions. She offers party-wide DEF boosts, interruption resistance, and strong general utility while remaining relatively cheap to build (Energy Regen focused).
Pull value: Often ranked as one of the highest long-term investments in the patch. She functions as a near-universal support in many meta teams and is frequently recommended as a priority for free-to-play and low-spending accounts. Skip only if you already own her at useful sequences and have no need for additional copies.
Recommended Pull Priority
Most free-to-play and low-spending accounts
- Mornye (if missing)
- Denia (if you run or plan Tune Strain / Fusion Burst teams)
- Qingxiao or Jingran (whichever fills your biggest elemental or playstyle gap)
- Hiyuki only if Glacio is a clear weak point
Accounts focused on Aero / Tune Strain
Prioritize Qingxiao + Denia in Phase 1. Mornye remains excellent support for the same teams.
Accounts focused on Fusion / Heavy Attack
Save for Jingran in Phase 2. Pair with Mornye if possible.
New or early-game players
Pick one strong main DPS (Qingxiao or Jingran) first for progression, then grab the highest-value support available in that phase.
Weapon banners
Signature weapons are strong upgrades but secondary to the characters themselves for most players. Only chase them after securing the Resonator if you have surplus pulls.
Final Advice
Version 3.6 offers two distinct new main DPS options and several high-value supports. Avoid splitting pulls across both phases unless you have substantial savings. Decide your primary target before the banners open, track your pity carefully, and treat the second new character as a bonus only if resources allow. Check official kit details and community testing once the patch goes live, as final multipliers and balance can still shift slightly from beta data.
Plan around the content you enjoy most and the gaps in your current roster. Happy convening, Rover.