Banner Overview (January 28 - February 12, 2026)
Phase III runs 15 days with two powerful characters in distinct roles. Both share Character Event Warp with separate rate-ups.
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Banner Mechanics
Hard pity: 90 pulls. Soft pity starts pull 74 with increased 5-star rates. Featured 5-star has 75% rate on first pull, guaranteeing within 180 pulls maximum if you lose 50/50.
Sunday Kit
Imaginary Harmony support specializing in action manipulation and energy regeneration:
- Skill: 100% action advance to ally and summons, +30% damage (+50% for summons), zero-turn cooldown
- Ultimate: Restores 20% Max Energy to all allies (minimum 40 Energy)
- Beatified State: +30% CRIT DMG to Sunday, +12% CRIT DMG to allies for 3 turns
Aglaea Kit
Lightning Remembrance DPS with Garmentmaker summon:
- Base Stats (Lv80): 1,241 HP, 698 ATK, 485 DEF, 102 SPD
- Garmentmaker Scaling: 35% of Aglaea's SPD, 66% Max HP + 720
- Critical SPD Breakpoints: 134/135 or 160/161 for optimal Garmentmaker action frequency
4-Star Lineup
- Tingyun: Viable energy/ATK buffer. E1 extends buff duration, E6 adds damage amplification
- Yukong: Niche CRIT buffer requiring precise SPD tuning
- Dan Heng: Early-game option, trails modern 5-stars by 40-50%
Sunday Deep Dive
Best Teams
Sunday + Aglaea + Robin + Gallagher: Memory of Chaos 12-1 in 4 cycles, Pure Fiction 4-1 at 38,000 points, Apocalyptic Shadow 6 at 3,800 points
Sunday + Jing Yuan + Sparkle + Huohuo: Double Harmony amplifies Lightning-Lord summon damage
Sunday + Topaz + Robin + Aventurine: Numby benefits from +50% summon damage buff
Eidolons
E0 provides complete functionality. E1 grants +15% damage and +20 Energy after attacking marked foes—optional, not mandatory. E2+ offers diminishing returns. F2P should prioritize E0 over constellations.
Signature Light Cone
A Grounded Ascent regenerates 6 Energy after Skill/Ultimate use. Hymn stacks provide +15% damage at 3 stacks (S1), boosting team DPS by 12-15%. Luxury option—prioritize E0 Sunday first.
Aglaea Deep Dive
Performance Benchmarks
With Time Woven Into Gold signature:
- Memory of Chaos 12-1: 3 cycles
- Pure Fiction 4-1: 36,000 points
- Apocalyptic Shadow 6: 3,900 points
Signature provides 22-28% personal damage increase, 15-20% team DPS boost—largest gap among current 5-star DPS weapons.
Best Teams
Aglaea + Sunday + Robin + Gallagher: Premier composition, 3-cycle MoC 12-1 clears
Aglaea + Tingyun + Ruan Mei + Gallagher: Budget alternative, 15-20% performance drop vs double limited 5-star supports
Aglaea + Sparkle + Ruan Mei + Aventurine: CRIT-focused for players lacking Sunday/Robin
Eidolons
E0 provides complete DPS functionality. E1 grants +15% damage and +20 Energy, improving burst frequency by 12-18%. E2+ offers diminishing returns. Prioritize E0 + signature over E1 without signature.
Signature Light Cone
Time Woven Into Gold provides:
- +12-20 base SPD (helps reach 134/135 or 160/161 breakpoints)
- +54-90% CRIT DMG at 6 Brocade stacks (S1: +9% per stack)
- +9-15% Basic ATK damage
Largest single performance upgrade—exceeds E1 value in most scenarios.
4-Star Value Analysis
Pull Strategy
Chasing specific 4-star Eidolons carries significant risk. Each 10-pull guarantees one 4-star, but featured pool splits between three characters (~33% chance each). 90 pulls guarantees 5-star, same investment might yield zero target 4-stars.
When 4-stars matter: Only if you're already pulling the featured 5-star. Don't pull specifically for 4-stars—treat as bonuses.
Performance Comparison
Memory of Chaos
- Aglaea: 3-cycle clears on 12-1 with signature + Sunday/Robin/Gallagher
- Sunday: 4-cycle clears supporting Aglaea, but improves multiple teams vs single DPS slot
Pure Fiction
- Aglaea: 36,000 points on 4-1 (competitive AoE despite single-target focus)
- Sunday: 38,000 points on 4-1 (better with AoE DPS like Herta/Jade)
Apocalyptic Shadow
- Aglaea: 3,900 points on floor 6
- Sunday: 3,800 points on floor 6
- Performance balanced, specific boss mechanics determine optimal choice
Future-Proofing
Sunday's support role provides greater flexibility. New DPS releases create powercreep risk for Aglaea. Support characters improve multiple teams and resist obsolescence better than DPS specialists.
Pull Decision Framework
Account Assessment
DPS Shortage Indicators:
- Fewer than 2 built 5-star DPS
- Can't clear MoC Floor 10+ with full stars
- Relying on 4-star DPS in primary teams
- Missing element coverage
- 5+ cycle clear times
Support Shortage Indicators:
- Relying on 4-star supports in both teams
- Can't maintain buff uptime
- Energy regeneration issues
- Lack of action manipulation/SPD buffs
More DPS indicators → pull Aglaea. More support indicators → pull Sunday.
F2P Strategy
Priority Framework:
- Acquire one premium support (Sunday/Robin/Ruan Mei)
- Acquire two DPS covering different elements
- Build complete teams before Eidolons/signatures
- Save for meta-defining characters
Pull Sunday if lacking premium supports. Pull Aglaea only if you own premium supports and need Lightning DPS.
Low-Spender Strategy
Priority Framework:
- Acquire two premium supports
- Acquire three DPS covering different elements/roles
- Pursue signature Light Cones for main DPS before Eidolons
- Maintain reserves for meta shifts
Sunday offers better long-term value, Aglaea provides immediate DPS performance.
Resource Economics
Jade Requirements
- Best Case (Win 50/50): 14,400 Jades max, 11,520 average
- Worst Case (Lose 50/50): 28,800 Jades max, 23,040 average
- Signature Light Cone: 12,800 Jades hard pity, 10,400-11,200 average
- Complete Build: 41,600 Jades maximum (character + weapon worst case)
Available F2P Resources (Jan 28 - Feb 12)
- Daily Training: 900 Jades (60 × 15 days)
- Events: 1,200-1,500 Jades
- Simulated/Divergent Universe: 300-500 Jades
- Memory of Chaos: 800 Jades
- Pure Fiction: 800 Jades
- Apocalyptic Shadow: 800 Jades
- Maintenance: 300 Jades
Total: 4,100-5,100 Jades (25-31 pulls)
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Express Supply Pass
Costs $4.99, provides 1,650 Oneiric Shards during Phase III (10.3 pulls). Most cost-efficient option at ~$0.48 per pull.
Common Mistakes
Misconception: Sunday is Mandatory
Sunday excels with summon-based teams but isn't universal. Acheron, Firefly, Boothill perform better with specialized supports (Pela, Ruan Mei, Bronya). Evaluate Sunday's value for YOUR roster.
Misconception: Aglaea Needs Specific Supports
Aglaea reaches peak with Sunday/Robin but remains viable with budget alternatives. Tingyun/Ruan Mei/Gallagher teams achieve 80-85% optimal performance—sufficient for all endgame content.
Mistake: Chasing 4-Star Eidolons
Non-guaranteed 4-star pulls create risk. 50-100 pulls might yield zero target copies. Performance improvement from 4-star Eidolons rarely justifies opportunity cost vs new 5-stars.
Mistake: Ignoring Future Banners
Version 3.9 introduces new characters potentially offering superior synergies. Sunday/Aglaea rerun in 6-12 months—missing Phase III delays acquisition, doesn't permanently lock you out.
Future Meta
Rerun Timeline
- Sunday: 6-8 months (July-September 2026) based on Harmony support patterns
- Aglaea: 8-12 months (late 2026/early 2027) following DPS rerun timelines
Version 3.9 Predictions
Reportedly introduces new Remembrance characters/mechanics. Remembrance expansion might introduce supports for Aglaea, reducing Sunday exclusivity. Lightning element remains sparse, suggesting future additions that might powercreep Aglaea.
Decision Tree
Pull Sunday If:
- You own 3+ built DPS but lack premium supports
- You own summon-based DPS (Jing Yuan, Topaz)
- You own 0-1 premium Harmony supports
- You need universal team improvement
Pull Aglaea If:
- You own premium supports (Robin/Ruan Mei/Sparkle)
- You lack Lightning coverage
- You need single-target specialist
- You have fewer than 2 built 5-star DPS
Skip Both If:
- You own both from previous banners
- No critical roster gaps
- Version 3.9 leaks reveal better options
- Saving for specific upcoming character
- Can't reach guarantee and prefer certain acquisition
Action Plan
Week 1 (Jan 28 - Feb 3):
- Review roster using assessment checklist
- Calculate resources including pity status
- Test trial versions
- Evaluate team compositions
- Make preliminary decision
Week 2 (Feb 4 - Feb 12):
- Monitor community performance data
- Reassess based on real-world metrics
- Execute pulls if committed
- Stop at first 5-star if losing 50/50 without guarantee resources
- Evaluate whether to continue or save
FAQ
Is Sunday worth pulling?
Yes if lacking premium Harmony supports or owning summon-based DPS. Players with Robin/Ruan Mei/Sparkle experience diminishing returns due to support saturation.
Should I skip Aglaea for Sunday rerun?
Sunday reruns in 6-8 months, Aglaea in 8-12 months. Pull Aglaea now if you need Lightning DPS and own premium supports. Wait for Sunday rerun if you prioritize universal support application.
How good is the 4-star lineup?
Tingyun remains viable, Yukong is niche, Dan Heng trails modern 5-stars. Adds bonus value if pulling featured 5-star but shouldn't drive decisions independently.
Better for F2P: Sunday or Aglaea?
Sunday typically—universal support improves multiple teams. Exception: F2P lacking premium DPS but owning Robin/Ruan Mei benefits more from Aglaea.
Does Sunday work with Aglaea?
Exceptional synergy. Sunday's +50% summon damage buff amplifies Garmentmaker. Aglaea/Sunday/Robin/Gallagher achieved 3-cycle MoC 12-1 clears—top-tier performance.
When will they get reruns?
Sunday: July-September 2026 (6-8 months). Aglaea: Late 2026/early 2027 (8-12 months). Harmony supports rerun more frequently than DPS characters.
