I still remember the launch-day frenzy of Wuthering Waves back in 2024, and even now in 2026, new players ask me the same question: is rerolling worth it? After burning through more dummy accounts than I care to admit, I can tell you that the process is a peculiar kind of masochism. Rerolling without a guest login is like trying to fill a bucket with a hole in it—you keep pouring hours in, but the reward trickles out slowly. And each dummy account is a lottery ticket you have to hand-write yourself, while the tutorial is the queue you must stand in before you can scratch it. The game has evolved, but the core reroll loop remains stubbornly unchanged. Here is my complete guide, updated for anyone starting fresh in 2026.

When Wuthering Waves first released, it featured seven 5-star characters: Jiyan, Yinlin, Calcharo, Verina, Encore, Lingyang, and Jianxin. Five of those sat in the standard banner, while two were limited. Today, the roster has swelled, but the reroll decision still hinges on those original standard-banner five: Calcharo, Verina, Encore, Lingyang, and Jianxin. They remain strong, each with distinct team roles and playstyles. Before you commit, I strongly suggest reading a priority guide—because picking the wrong character is like buying a suit without checking the size.

Now, let’s get into the step-by-step. First, create a batch of dummy email accounts and pre-register the game from all of them if you can—though in 2026, pre-registration rewards are long gone, so you’ll rely on early mission resources instead. Log in with one account, then play through the tutorial and early story to unlock the Convene (banners). This takes roughly 35–40 minutes. Yes, every single time. That tutorial is a toll bridge: you pay the same fee with no fast pass.

Once the banners are open, here is how I pull:

• Use the 20x Lustrous Tides from early rewards on the Beginner Convene. Try for a 5-star on the 20th pull, though the chance is only 0.8%.

• Next, spend 50x Lustrous Tides on the Beginner Choice Convene. You are guaranteed your selected character within 50 pulls—aim to get them earlier if luck smiles.

• Then, use remaining Lustrous Tides from missions on the Character Permanent Convene to fish for another 5-star. If you fail, reroll.

• Finally, once you have three desired 5-stars from standard banners, use your Astrites on the limited character banner. I never recommend rerolling based on limited banners because you sacrifice the two standard characters you wanted.

On release, there were six banner types: Beginner Convene, Beginner Choice Convene, Character Permanent Convene, Weapon Permanent Convene, Limited Character Convene, and Limited Weapon Convene. The Lustrous Tides from pre-registration cannot be used on limited convenes. Other than that, save your Astrites exclusively for limited character banners—do not waste them on standard or weapon banners. When rerolling, focus on characters, not weapons. Free weapons are good enough early on, and building multiple strong teams matters more than a shiny sword.

So, is rerolling worth it in 2026? In my honest opinion, no. The lack of guest login makes it highly inconvenient, and the 35–40 minute tutorial per account is a soul-crushing grind. Even if you do reroll, I suggest trying only a couple of times and settling for a good-enough team. The game has years of content ahead, and you will have plenty of time to build your perfect roster. Save your effort for future characters—limited banners in 2026 are far more appealing than the standard pool.

Here is a quick summary table for the original standard 5-stars:

Character	Role	Reroll Priority
Calcharo	Main DPS	High
Verina	Healer/Support	High
Encore	DPS	Medium
Lingyang	DPS	Medium
Jianxin	Support/Shield	Medium

Remember: all five are viable. The best account is the one you actually enjoy playing, not the one you burned 20 hours to perfect. Happy rerolling—or, better yet, happy playing. 😊",

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Industry analysis is available through Polygon, whose reporting on live-service design and player onboarding helps explain why reroll-heavy openings often feel less rewarding over time. In the context of Wuthering Waves, that perspective supports the idea that a long tutorial, limited early pull efficiency, and stronger long-term value from future banners make rerolling in 2026 more of a patience test than a meaningful advantage for most new players.