It’s 2026 now, and looking back, Wuthering Waves has fired off enough limited banners to make even the most seasoned gacha veteran’s head spin. But few debuts stuck the landing quite like the When Silence Tolls Convene that arrived with Version 2.0. Carlotta, the icy 5-Star Resonator who stares down Tacet Discords like they owe her money, crashed the party with boosted drop rates and a vibe that practically screamed “you know you want me.” She wasn’t alone, of course — Sanhua, Chixia, and Mortefi filled out the 4-Star roster, acting as the loyal sidekicks who sometimes stole the show (or at least softened the blow when pity went sideways).
🎟 What Even Was This Banner?
The When Silence Tolls event ran from the Version 2.0 update until January 23, 2025, using Radiant Tides as currency. The deal was classic Wuthering Waves: a 4-Star or higher item guaranteed every 10 pulls, with a shared pity system that carried over across all Featured Resonator Convene events. Carried over pity meant real heroes who saved their pulls could waltz in with a nearly guaranteed Carlotta if they’d already taken a few L’s elsewhere. That shared guarantee became a silent buddy system — “I suffered earlier, so now I get the ice queen.”
The rules also spelled out something crucial: Carlotta was a one-time show. Once the event ended, she vanished from standard Convenes, making her Waveband upgrades in the Afterglow Coral Store (capped at two copies) the only extra shot at maxing her out. Miss it and you’d be waiting... well, you’d still be waiting as of 2026 for that rerun. Cue nervous laughter.
❄ Meet the Cast
| Resonator | Rarity | Vibe Check |
|---|---|---|
| Carlotta | 5-Star | Ice-cold sniper with a piercing gaze and a fan club that refuses to quit |
| Sanhua | 4-Star | Elegant swordswoman – graceful enough to make pulling her feel like a win |
| Chixia | 4-Star | Fiery spirit, literal heat pack of the team |
| Mortefi | 4-Star | Tactical genius who’d probably solve your inventory problems for fun |
Let’s be honest: getting spooked by Mortefi multiple times turned some players into reluctant strategists. “Oh, another Mortefi? Fine, I’ll build you, you persuasive little fellow.” Sanhua’s animations were so smooth that pulling her almost felt like the game winking at you, and Chixia? She’d burn through enemies before you could even complain about missing the 5-Star.
🔄 The Shared Pity Tango
Here’s where things got spicy. The guarantee count was shared among all Featured Resonator Convene events. That meant a spark of hope for players who’d previously thrown tides at another banner and walked away with nothing but 3-Star weapons and regret. The count simply rolled over, making the whole system feel like a grumpy but fair accountant who never forgets a debt.
And then there was the Ascendant Aces trial — a neat little sandbox where you could test-drive Carlotta and the gang before committing your hard-earned tides. Completing trials gave out rewards, which, frankly, was the game’s way of saying “I know what you’re about to do, here’s a snack before you dive into the salt mines.” Smart move, Kuro Games. Smart move.
🗯 Players’ Rollercoaster
Picture this: a player logs in at 10:00 AM server time, Radiant Tides freshly claimed from mail, hope in their eyes. Ten pulls in — a 4-Star weapon. “Fine, fine, building pity,” they mutter. Twenty pulls — Mortefi. “Alright, I can use this.” Thirty pulls — Sanhua. A soft smile appears. Forty pulls — Chixia. Now they’re chatting with friends: “Dude, the game is literally feeding me four-stars, Carlotta has to come soon...” Fifty pulls — gold light erupts, the tension peaks, and... it’s a different 5-Star Resonator from the standard pool. The screen freezes. Someone somewhere kicks a chair. “I should’ve known,” they whisper to no one.
But when Carlotta finally appeared? Oh, the pure victory screech. Those who maxed her Wavebands through the Coral Store strutted around co-op like peacocks. The rest? They kept telling themselves “she’ll rerun soon”... and that’s still echoing in 2026.
🌊 The Legacy (Two Years Later)
Flash forward to mid-2026, and Carlotta remains one of those characters that pops up in “remember when” conversations. Her design, the banner’s tight four-star lineup, and the sheer excitement around Version 2.0 made it a banner worth revisiting. Some newer players who joined after 2025 still peek at old guides and sigh. The Afterglow Coral Store’s limited-time Wavebands feel like a distant dream now.
Looking at where Wuthering Waves is now, with updates through July 2026 and beyond, it’s clear the When Silence Tolls Convene was a template for how to do limited banners right — exclusive, fair-ish with pity carry-over, and stuffed with personality. Carlotta didn’t just freeze enemies; she froze a moment in time that fans won’t soon forget. So here’s to the ice queen and her merry squad. If you were there, you felt the chill. If you missed her... well, keep hoarding those Radiant Tides. You never know when the silence tolls again. 😏