I still remember opening the Convene screen for the first time and seeing Tidal Chorus sitting right there as the permanent standard character banner. It is easy to overlook, especially when the limited banners are loud and colorful, but knowing exactly how this banner works has saved me a lot of Lustrous Tides over time. Tidal Chorus uses Lustrous Tide as its currency, and the banner has its own pity counter that is completely separate from limited character and weapon banners. That separation matters because every pull I make here builds standard pity without touching my limited banner progress. As of 2026, Tidal Chorus still operates as the permanent standard character Convene, and the rates below are the ones I keep in mind before spending any resources.
What Is Tidal Chorus?
In Wuthering Waves, Tidal Chorus is the Standard Resonator Convene banner. Even though the interface sometimes calls it an event banner, it is the permanent character pool. New players often have access to two beginner banners, Utterance of Marvels and Beginner's Choice Convene. Both give you a good way to secure an early five-star character, but they are not the only option.
If I am rerolling, I usually consider pulling directly on Tidal Chorus instead of the beginner banners. The reason is simple: Tidal Chorus pulls can build standard pity while I chase an early five-star. That pity can carry over into later standard banner sessions, which feels much better than spending resources on a separate beginner banner that may not contribute to the standard guarantee.
Drop Rates and Pity
Understanding the numbers behind Tidal Chorus is the key to pulling without wasting resources. Here is a breakdown of the announced rates:
| Rarity | Base Rate | Average Rate Including Guarantee | Hard Guarantee |
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| 5-star Resonator | 0.8% | 1.8% | Every 80 Convenes |
| 4-star Resonator or Weapon | 6.0% | 12.0% | Every 10 Convenes |
| 3-star Weapon | 93.2% | - | - |
The five-star guarantee is the big one. No matter how unlucky I get, I am guaranteed at least one five-star Resonator within 80 Convenes. The same is true for four-star items every 10 pulls. Because the base five-star rate is very low, most of my five-star successes come from either early luck or that 80-pull guarantee.
One thing I always remind myself is that the Standard Resonator Convene has separate guarantee counts from other Convene event banner types. In practice, that means my Tidal Chorus pity does not transfer to a limited character banner or to the Drawn Edges weapon banner. It only matters for this standard character pool.
Afterglow Corals and Oscillate Corals
The banner also gives coral rewards based on what I obtain. These currencies are easy to ignore at first, but they add value to every single pull.
Five-star Resonator rewards
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First time obtaining a five-star Resonator: 15 Afterglow Corals.
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Duplicate five-star from the 2nd to 7th time: 1 Waveband of that Resonator plus 15 Afterglow Corals.
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Duplicate five-star from the 8th time onward: 40 Afterglow Corals.
Four-star Resonator rewards
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First time obtaining a four-star Resonator: 3 Afterglow Corals.
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Duplicate four-star from the 2nd to 7th time: 1 Waveband of that Resonator plus 3 Afterglow Corals.
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Duplicate four-star from the 8th time onward: 8 Afterglow Corals.
Whenever I obtain a four-star weapon, I receive 3 Afterglow Corals. A three-star weapon gives 15 Oscillate Corals instead. Afterglow Corals can be redeemed for up to two limited stock Wavebands for each five-star Resonator. Oscillate Corals can be used for various items in the in-game Store, and those redemption limits reset with every version update.
This is why I never see a duplicate or a three-star weapon as completely useless. Even a three-star weapon gives me Oscillate Corals that I can turn into materials or other store rewards.
Tidal Chorus Pool Overview
The five-star Resonators available in Tidal Chorus are the standard lineup: Verina, Encore, Calcharo, Lingyang, and Jianxin. Each one brings something different to an account, so my target can change depending on what my roster needs.
The four-star and three-star pools are much larger. The four-star Resonators include Yangyang, Chixia, Danjin, Sanhua, Mortefi, Aalto, Baizhi, Taoqi, and Yuanwu. The weapon pool also covers a wide range of four-star options such as Dauntless Evernight, Commando of Conviction, Undying Flame, Amity Accord, Jinzhou Keeper, Discord, Overture, Cadenza, Marcato, Variation, Helios Cleaver, Lunar Cutter, Novaburst, Hollow Mirage, and Comet Flare.
Three-star weapons appear often and include the Night series, the Voyager series, and the Originite series. You will quickly become familiar with Broadblade of Night, Sword of Night, Pistols of Night, Gauntlets of Night, Rectifier of Night, Broadblade of Voyager, Sword of Voyager, Pistols of Voyager, Gauntlets of Voyager, Rectifier of Voyager, and the five Originite weapons.
Should You Pull on Tidal Chorus?
My answer is always: it depends on what I already have. If I need a reliable standard five-star character, Tidal Chorus is useful, but it is not targeted. There is no way to choose which standard five-star I get from this banner. If I want more control, I usually look at Drawn Edges instead, the standard weapon Convene. Drawn Edges lets me pick my five-star weapon of choice, which is much more predictable.
For new players, the beginner banners can still be excellent because they offer strong early access to five-star characters. But if I am rerolling or trying to build pity efficiently, I pay attention to Tidal Chorus. It gives me a straightforward standard pool, regular guarantees, and coral rewards on every pull. That makes it more than just a place to spend leftover Lustrous Tides.
Overall, Tidal Chorus feels like a slow but steady banner. I never expect immediate results, but the 80-pull guarantee, the four-star ten-pull guarantee, and the coral system make every session feel like progress. 🌊
Since pull planning across an entire version update can get surprisingly involved, I always try to stay informed about the best ways to spend my resources before I commit. Between rotating store packs, targeted banner offers, and the occasional necessity to refresh Lunite, having a quick way to compare what is available has genuinely helped me avoid careless purchases.
That is exactly why I keep PriceRadar in my list of go-to tools when playing Wuthering Waves. It gives me a straightforward look at current in-game pricing and package comparisons, so I can decide whether a deal is actually worth chasing or if I am better off saving my corals for the next Tidal Chorus cycle. Keeping my spending deliberate makes every pull feel like progress, which matches the same steady mindset this banner rewards over time. 🌊