In the grand, slightly smoky museum of gacha history, there is a banner that once made wallets squeak and grown players whisper: Vermillion’s Ploy. It starred Changli, a five-star Resonator with enough fire to toast a marshmallow from three blocks away, and it ran from 2024-07-22 10:00 to 2024-08-14 11:59 server time. Fast-forward to 2026, and the banner is no longer a live temptation; it is a historical exhibit with a velvet rope. Does that mean its lessons are useless? Not remotely. The fine print remains a masterclass in banner literacy.

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What Was Actually On Offer?

The headline was simple. During the event, drop rates were boosted for the five-star Resonator Changli and for three four-star Resonators: Taoqi, Baizhi, and Mortefi. It was a lineup that could make a team-building spreadsheet purr. Changli brought the flaming main-character energy, while the four-stars offered support, survival, and a certain gentlemanly dragon-adjacent charm.

Category Details
Banner Vermillion’s Ploy
Type Featured Resonator Convene
Five-star Changli
Four-stars Taoqi, Baizhi, Mortefi
Duration 2024-07-22 10:00 to 2024-08-14 11:59, server time
Currency Radiant Tide
Eligibility Union Level 8 or complete the combat trial in First Resonance and activate Convene
Pity floor At least one four-star or higher Resonator or Weapon every ten attempts

The Rules Were Simple, Until They Weren’t

Vermillion’s Ploy used Radiant Tide, and every ten attempts guaranteed at least a four-star or higher rarity Resonator or Weapon. That is the gacha equivalent of a consolation cookie: not the feast, but at least not an empty plate.

The more important bit was the shared guarantee count. The pity count was shared among all Featured Resonator Convene banners. If a player failed to obtain a five-star Resonator on this banner, the count carried over to other Featured Resonator Convene banners and reset only once a five-star Resonator appeared. In 2026 terms, this is the kind of rule that separates a calm planner from a person who refreshes spreadsheets at 3 a.m. and calls it strategy.

And Changli? She was exclusive to Vermillion’s Ploy. Once the event ended, she was not available by other means. That sentence had the quiet menace of a limited-edition sneaker drop. Her Waveband was simultaneously available in the Afterglow Coral Store, with up to two purchases during the Convene, and it was removed once the event ended. Two chances to strengthen her, then the shop door closed. Did that make players count corals like dragon treasure? Absolutely.

A 2026 Reality Check

Here is the part where the calendar taps the microphone. In 2026, a player should not read this as a live announcement. The original Vermillion’s Ploy window belongs to 2024. Wuthering Waves has moved on, banners have rotated, and current schedules are the only reliable source for what is live now. Treat this as a retrospective, not a shopping list. The banner rules, however, remain useful vocabulary for anyone decoding modern Featured Resonator Convenes.

Who Would Have Loved It?

  • Players who wanted a fiery five-star with style and a cape that probably has its own fan club. 🔥

  • Team builders hunting Taoqi, Baizhi, or Mortefi for specific support or comfort roles. 🛡️

  • Gacha planners who enjoy shared pity counts and the thrill of carrying a guarantee forward. 📊

  • Anyone who appreciates a limited banner that says ‘now or never’ with a polite smile. 🎭

The Final Verdict

Vermillion’s Ploy was a classic limited Resonator banner: a shiny five-star, a useful four-star trio, a ten-pull safety net, a shared guarantee, and an exclusivity clause sharp enough to cut through a wallet. In 2026, it is best remembered as a snapshot of how Wuthering Waves structured its early Featured Resonator Convenes. Was it generous? That depends on the player’s pity count and tolerance for temptation. Was it memorable? The flaming cape says yes.

So the next time a new banner appears with boosted rates and a countdown timer, remember the Vermillion’s Ploy lesson: read the rules, check the guarantee, and never let a limited-time shop aisle convince you that your savings are merely decorative. 😄