Banner Overview & Timeline
Cartethyia is a 5-star Aero Sword Resonator with 14,800 HP, 312 ATK, and 611 DEF at Level 90. Her signature weapon Defier's Thorn boosts Max HP by 12%, syncing directly with her kit scaling. Her Aero positioning fills a real gap in team comps — strong crowd control and elemental resonance options few current 5-stars match.
Version 2.2 runs March 27 – April 29, 2025, split into two phases:
- Phase 1 (Mar 27 – Apr 17): Cantarella (Havoc Rectifier) + Camellya (Havoc Sword)
- Phase 2 (Apr 17 – Apr 28): Shorekeeper (Spectro Rectifier)
Every Astrite you spend on these banners cuts into your Cartethyia budget. Plan accordingly.
Once the banner closes January 15, 2026, there's no confirmed rerun. Miss the window, miss the character — though pity progress does carry over to future limited banners.
Currency Basics: Lunite, Astrite & Radiant Tides
Lunite is the purchased premium currency. Astrite is the free-earned equivalent. Both convert 1:1 and are used interchangeably to buy Radiant Tides — the actual pull tickets for Character Event Convene banners.
- 1 pull = 160 Astrite or 160 Lunite
- 10 pulls = 1,600 Astrite or 1,600 Lunite
- No conversion fee, no exchange penalty
⚠️ Common mistake: your Astrite balance is NOT your pull count. Divide your balance by 160 to get actual pulls. 1,600 Astrite = 10 pulls, not 1,600.
Lunite Bundle Pricing
| Spend | Base Lunites | First-Purchase Double |
|---|
- $0.99 → 60 Lunites (doubles to 120 on first purchase)
- $4.99 → 300 Lunites (doubles to 600)
- $14.99 → 980 Lunites (doubles to 1,960)
- $29.99 → 1,980 Lunites (doubles to 3,960)
- $49.99 → 3,280 Lunites (doubles to 6,560)
- $99.99 → 6,480 Lunites (doubles to 12,960)
Every tier also grants Moonlit Rings proportional to purchase size. The first-purchase double applies once per bundle tier per account — the single best value window for new or returning spenders.
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Pity System Explained
Soft Pity — Pull 70
From pull 70 onward, 5-star rates increase sharply with each pull. In practice, most players land their 5-star between pulls 70–79.
Hard Pity — Pull 80
Pull 80 is a guaranteed 5-star. No player ever needs more than 80 pulls per 5-star attempt. From zero pity, that's 12,800 Astrite/Lunite.
The 50/50 Mechanic
Each 5-star pull has a 50% chance of being Cartethyia. Lose the 50/50 and you get a standard 5-star — but your next 5-star is guaranteed to be Cartethyia. No second 50/50 loss is possible.
Pity Carry-Over
Both your pull count and guaranteed 50/50 status carry over to the next limited character banner. Progress never resets between limited banners.
Lunite Budget: Exactly How Much You Need
Best Case — Win 50/50 at Soft Pity
- Pulls needed: ~70
- Astrite/Lunite: ~11,200
- Real cost: ~$99.99 (first-purchase $99.99 pack yields 12,960 Lunites)
Average Case — Lose 50/50 Once
- Pulls needed: up to 160 (two cycles)
- Realistic average: ~22,400 Astrite (soft pity on both cycles)
- Worst within this scenario: 25,600 (both cycles hit hard pity)
Worst Case — Double Hard Pity
- Pulls needed: 160
- Astrite/Lunite: 25,600
- Statistically uncommon, but plan for it if you can't afford to miss her
Weapon Banner (Defier's Thorn)
Whales targeting both Cartethyia and her signature weapon need an additional ~80-pull cycle. Budget 37,000–40,000 total Astrite/Lunite for high-confidence outcomes on both.
Key Thresholds at a Glance
- Win 50/50 at soft pity: ~11,200
- Single hard pity: 12,800
- Average with one 50/50 loss: ~22,400
- Guaranteed worst case: 25,600
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Free Astrite Sources Before the Banner Ends
Daily Activities 60 Astrite/day. Over the 21-day banner window: 1,260 Astrite (~8 pulls). Most reliable source — do these every day without exception.
Version 2.2 Events Active players completing all event missions typically earn 3,000–5,000 Astrite per version cycle from events alone.
Tower of Adversity700 Astrite per reset — one of the highest single-source rewards in the game.
Non-negotiable for any player building toward a limited banner.
Exploration World quests, hidden chests, and collectibles across Version 2.2 zones add several hundred Astrite for thorough explorers.
Paid Options Worth Considering
- Lunite Subscription ($4.99): 300 Lunites upfront + 90 Astrite/day for 30 days = 2,700 Astrite total. Best value-per-dollar available.
- Pioneer Podcast Weekly Subscription ($9.99): 1,600 Astrite + 680 Lunites + 1 Transducer. Strong for players wanting both pull currency and progression materials.
F2P, Dolphin & Whale Breakdown
F2P: Save diligently through Version 2.2 and you'll realistically hit 8,000–12,800 Astrite — enough for one full hard pity attempt (50–80 pulls). Winning the 50/50 is critical. Carrying a guaranteed 50/50 win from a previous banner loss dramatically improves your odds.
Dolphin ($30–$50/patch): Target the $49.99 first-purchase bundle (6,560 Lunites) combined with saved Astrite. That comfortably covers the ~22,400 average-case scenario.
Whale: Budget ~37,000–40,000 total for Cartethyia + Defier's Thorn with high confidence.
Should You Pull for Cartethyia?
Cartethyia's hybrid sustain-damage profile pairs well with existing Spectro and Aero resonance setups. If you own Camellya or Cantarella from Phase 1, she adds strong elemental diversity.
Skip if: You're F2P with no pity built up and already have a strong main DPS. Shorekeeper (Phase 2) may better address immediate team needs.
Pull if: You have 40+ pity carried over, need an Aero DPS for endgame, or specifically want her Aero crowd-control utility.
FAQ
Q1: How much Lunite guarantees Cartethyia? Worst case (50/50 loss at hard pity twice): 25,600 Astrite/Lunite (160 pulls). Average with one 50/50 loss: ~22,400. Carrying a guaranteed 50/50 win: up to 12,800.
Q2: When does the Cartethyia banner end?Dance in The Storm's Wake runs December 25, 2025 – January 15, 2026 — a 21-day window.
Q3: When does soft pity start?Pull 70. Rates increase significantly from there. Most players land their 5-star between pulls 70–79.
Q4: Does pity carry over after the banner ends? Yes. Both pull count pity and guaranteed 50/50 status transfer to the next limited character banner.
Q5: How many free pulls can F2P players get? Approximately 8,000–12,800 Astrite (50–80 pulls) through Version 2.2 dailies (60/day), Tower of Adversity resets (700 each), and event rewards.
Q6: Does the first-purchase Lunite double apply to all bundle sizes? Yes — every tier from $0.99 to $99.99 gets the first-purchase double, once per tier per account. It's the best value opportunity for new or returning spenders.
