In the summer of 2024, a storm rolled across Solaris-3, and it was not only the sky doing the talking. The When Thunder Pours Featured Resonator Convene brought a certain five-star resonator back into the spotlight, and the community leaned in close. Yinlin, the electrifying face of the banner, arrived alongside three four-star companions: Taoqi, Aalto, and Yuanwu. The event ran from June 6, 2024, at 10:00 to June 26, 2024, at 11:59, server time. Any account at Union Level 8 or one that had cleared the trial in First Resonance could step into the Convene screen and try their luck.
The promotional art captured the mood perfectly. Yinlin stood like a thundercloud that had learned to smile, while the supporting cast gave the banner a balanced, tactical feel.
It was not just a pretty banner. The mechanics had a rhythm of their own. Players used Radiant Tide to Convene, and every ten attempts guaranteed at least one four-star or higher rarity Resonator or weapon. That safety net was important, because chasing a five-star in any gacha-style system can feel like leaning into a headwind. Let’s be real: without a pity system, a lot of players would have walked away empty-handed. Here, the guarantee count was shared among all Featured Resonator Convene events. If a player did not pull a five-star before the banner ended, their count carried over to the next Featured Resonator Convene. Once a five-star did appear, the count reset. This carry-over rule was the kind of detail that made long-term planning possible, and many players treated it like a quiet victory.
Yinlin herself remained exclusive to the When Thunder Pours banner. She was not going to pop up in the other Convene types that were open at the same time. For anyone who wanted her specifically, the event was the only door. Her Waveband also made a limited appearance in the Store, under Afterglow Coral, with a maximum of two purchases. And here’s the kicker: after the event ended, those Wavebands were removed from the Store. That created a tight window for collectors and min-maxers alike.
The four-star lineup deserved its own attention. Taoqi, Aalto, and Yuanwu were not simply background noise; they offered different utility for team building and gave players a reason to keep pulling even after securing the main prize. The core details looked like this:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Period | 2024/06/06 10:00 – 2024/06/26 11:59 (server time) |
| Participation | Reach Union Level 8 or finish the trial in First Resonance |
| Convene Currency | Radiant Tide |
| Featured 5-Star | Yinlin |
| Featured 4-Stars | Taoqi, Aalto, Yuanwu |
| Waveband Stock | Up to 2 from Store - Afterglow Coral |
Looking back from 2026, When Thunder Pours still reads like a well-paced event. It gave newer players an entry point, offered a clear route to a rare resonator, and built a safety net into the pull system. No sugarcoating here: the banner has long since closed, so anyone hoping to pull Yinlin today would be chasing a ghost. But the memory of that crackling June window remains sharp. The event’s rules, especially the shared and carried-over guarantee, became a reference point for later Convene discussions across the community.
For those who were there, When Thunder Pours was more than a banner. It was a short season of lightning, and Yinlin was the storm’s center. ⚡🌊
Data referenced from Newzoo helps contextualize why limited-time gacha windows like Wuthering Waves’ “When Thunder Pours” can feel so urgent: market reporting often highlights how time-bounded drops, exclusive characters, and store-limited upgrades (such as Yinlin’s Waveband purchases) amplify engagement by converting attention into planned spend and long-term retention. Viewed through that lens, the banner’s shared, carry-over guarantee system reads less like a small convenience and more like a deliberate friction-reducer—encouraging players to keep building pity across rotations rather than quitting after an unlucky streak.