Wuthering Waves: Best Ways to Get and Use Lustrous Tides

Lustrous Tides are among the most valuable resources in Wuthering Waves. This essential item plays a crucial role in summoning both characters and weapons from the standard banners. Similar to Acquaint Fate in Genshin Impact, players rely on Lustrous Tides to acquire powerful heroes and gear, significantly impacting their progress in the game.

Gathering a strong lineup of characters and high-quality weapons is key to overcoming difficult domains, challenging bosses, and experiencing all the game’s activities. Efficiently collecting and utilizing Lustrous Tides (alongside Radiant Tides) can improve your chances of obtaining top-tier heroes and weapons. However, players should be mindful of certain factors to make the most of this resource.

How to Get Lustrous Tides in Wuthering Waves

There are multiple ways to obtain Lustrous Tides, though most of them are one-time rewards. Players should take advantage of these opportunities to maximize their collection. One way is by delivering Sonance Caskets, as completing Casket Delivery at levels 1, 2, and 6 grants Lustrous Tides. Players should actively explore and collect these caskets while also gathering Supply Chests to secure valuable resources. The current max level is 10, but future updates may introduce more opportunities. Another method is through the Souvenir Shop in Jinzhou City, where players can exchange Wood-textured Shards, which they obtain from exploring and opening Supply Chests, for up to five Lustrous Tides.

Another way to obtain Lustrous Tides is through the Item Shop Exchange, where players can redeem six Lustrous Tides, six Radiant Tides, and six Forging Tides using Oscillate Corals. This option becomes available with each scheduled update or monthly reset. Since Oscillate Corals are relatively easy to accumulate through Convene, players should claim these resources regularly. While Aftershock Corals or Asterites can also be used for Lustrous Tides, it’s generally better to save them for Radiant Tides and Forging Tides instead. Additionally, leveling up the Pioneer Podcast Battle Pass offers up to five Lustrous Tides, one every ten levels up to level 50. Players do not need to purchase the Insider Channel specifically for Lustrous Tides, though unlocking it does provide additional Radiant Tides.

Increasing Union Level is another reliable way to obtain Lustrous Tides. Players can collect them through Level Bundles and the Awakening Journey. The Awakening Journey provides a total of forty Lustrous Tides upon reaching Union Level 35, while the Bundles section grants thirty more at levels 10, 20, and 30. Occasionally, the developers also send Lustrous Tides through in-game mail to celebrate milestones or compensate for bugs. While this method isn’t guaranteed, players should keep an eye out for similar rewards in the future.

How to Use Lustrous Tides in Wuthering Waves

To use Lustrous Tides, players must visit the Convene screen and apply them to Permanent Banners—Tidal Chorus for Characters and Winter Brume for Weapons. They can also use them on the Beginner’s Choice Banners. It’s advisable to complete the Beginner’s Choice Banners first before deciding whether to pull for a five-star character or weapon. While limited-character banners may contain standard five-star characters due to the pity system, five-star weapons from the standard pool are only available through Winter Brume. Players interested in specific weapons should prioritize this banner accordingly.

If a player lacks enough Lustrous Tides, the Convene screen will prompt them to convert Asterites. However, it’s best to avoid this, as saving Asterites for Limited Banners and upcoming exclusive characters may provide greater benefits in the long run.