The world of Solaris-3 never stays quiet for long, and Kuro Games is once again stirring up the community with a brand-new Weapon Convene event. For those who missed the original run back in version 1.2, or for anyone looking to overhaul their lineup, the "Absolute Pulsation" banner has returned \u2014 and it brings back the chilling 5-Star weapon Rime-Draped Sprouts right to the forefront. This time, the event is part of a mid-July 2026 update that sees players scrambling for Forging Tide and dreaming of that golden pull.

The timing couldn\u2019t be more perfect. With the recent shifts in the meta and the introduction of new Ice-element Resonators, a high-tier weapon like Rime-Draped Sprouts is exactly what the doctor ordered. The dev team dropped the first hints on July 6, 2026, sending social media into a frenzy. Comments sections lit up with theorycrafting and excitement. Then, on July 13, the banner officially went live, and the race to Union Level 8 began all over again for new and returning players alike.

\ud83d\udd17 How the Absolute Pulsation Event Works

The mechanics stay true to the original formula, which means veterans will feel right at home. Here\u2019s everything a player needs to know before diving in:

• Convene Currency: Players use Forging Tide to make wishes on the Absolute Pulsation banner. These tides can be earned through in-game events, purchased with Astrite, or obtained from the battle pass.

• Pity System: A 4-Star or higher item is guaranteed every 10 pulls. More importantly, the 5-Star guarantee counter is shared across all Featured Weapon Convene banners and carries over into future events. So even if someone doesn\u2019t snag Rime-Draped Sprouts this time, their progress isn\u2019t lost.

• Hard Guarantee: When the 5-Star weapon finally drops, it is 100% guaranteed to be Rime-Draped Sprouts. No 50/50 disappointment here.

• Exclusivity: Once the event ends, Rime-Draped Sprouts leaves the standard Convene pool. This weapon is a limited-time offering, so grabbing it now matters.

The banner is accompanied by a set of rate-up 4-Star weapons that can hold their own in the right hands. Players will see boosted odds for Dauntless Evernight, Jinzhou Keeper, and Hollow Mirage. Each of these serves different playstyles \u2014 from aggressive DPS builds to support-oriented roles \u2014 making the entire pool worth pulling from, even if the 5-Star is the main prize.

\u2744\ufe0f Why Rime-Draped Sprouts Deserves a Spot in Your Arsenal

Rime-Draped Sprouts isn't just a stat stick. It's a weapon that can fundamentally alter how an Ice team operates. Its passive ability, which often triggers bonus Cryo damage after using a Resonance Skill, synergizes beautifully with characters who can spam their abilities. In the current 2026 meta, where quick-swap comps dominate the Tower of Adversity, having a weapon that amplifies burst windows is invaluable.

Let\u2019s break down what makes it edge out the competition:

Feature	Rime-Draped Sprouts Advantage
Base ATK	High scaling, top-tier among 5-Star gauntlets
Secondary Stat	Crit Rate or Crit DMG (varies by refinement), easing artifact farming
Passive Effect	Boosts Ice DMG and grants an ATK% buff after using Resonance Skill
Best In Slot For	Ice gauntlet users like the newly released Cryo DPS resonators

Any player who\u2019s been stuck on Floor 12 of the Tower knows how much a dedicated 5-Star weapon can tilt the scales. The difference between a 4-Star substitute and Rime-Draped Sprouts can be the difference between 2-star and 3-star clear times.

\ud83c\udf1f Tips for Maximizing Your Pulls

Experienced Wuthering Waves travelers know that luck favors the prepared. Here are a few pointers to make the most of the Absolute Pulsation banner:

1. Save Your Forging Tides: Don't waste them on the standard weapon banner. The pity doesn\u2019t carry over there, and the pool is diluted with weapons that can be obtained from the general pool.

2. Farm the Current Events: July 2026 brings several companion events that reward Forging Tides and Astrite. Completing the "Glimmering Tides" exploration challenge alone nets enough for a 10-pull.

3. Map Your Pity: Check your Convene history. If you are within 20-30 pulls of a guaranteed 5-Star, you might want to hold off pulling on any other banner until Absolute Pulsation arrives.

4. Don\u2019t Sleep on the 4-Stars: Dauntless Evernight provides a solid Energy Recharge sub-stat, Jinzhou Keeper works wonders for hybrid builds, and Hollow Mirage can be a budget powerhouse. Even if the 5-Star comes late, these 4-Stars can refine into useful options.

The community is already sharing their pull results and tier lists. One look at the official Discord shows screenshots of double 5-Star ten-pulls and ecstatic reactions. The hype is real.

\u23f3 Event Duration and Eligibility

• Start: July 13, 2026, immediately after the patch maintenance

• End: August 3, 2026, at 09:59 server time

• Requirement: Reach Union Level 8 or complete the "First Resonance" combat trial to unlock the Convene function. This ensures brand-new accounts can jump into the action within a few hours of gameplay.

For anyone still on the fence, remember that Rime-Draped Sprouts will be unavailable once the banner disappears. While Wuthering Waves has brought back limited weapons in the past, there\u2019s no guarantee when \u2014 or if \u2014 it will return. A weapon of this caliber can define an account\u2019s progression for months.

Whether you\u2019re a collector, a meta slave, or just someone who appreciates elegant weapon design, Absolute Pulsation is the Convene to watch this July. Stock up on Forging Tides, cross your fingers, and get ready to watch those golden sparks fly.