Version 2.4 Phase 2 W-Engine Banner Overview
Both banners operate December 17-29, 2025—a 12-day window. Soft pity starts at 60-65 pulls, hard pity guarantees S-Rank at 80 pulls. Guarantee system: if first S-Rank isn't featured weapon, next one is. Worst case: 160 Master Tapes (25,600 Polychrome).
Each pull costs 1 Master Tape (160 Polychrome). Hard pity once: 80 Master Tapes (12,800 Polychrome). Guarantee: 160 Master Tapes (25,600 Polychrome).
Upgrade materials: 4 basic Components, 30 Specialized, 32 Reinforced, 400,000 Denny. Wrathful Vajra uses Rupture Components; Deep Sea Visitor needs Attack Components.
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Wrathful Vajra Complete Analysis
Banyue's signature S-Rank Rupture W-Engine for Fire characters with HP scaling.
Stat Progression:
- Level 0: 48 ATK, 12% HP
- Level 10: 166 ATK, 15.6% HP
- Level 20: 284 ATK, 19.2% HP
- Level 30: 402 ATK, 22.8% HP
- Level 40: 520 ATK, 26.4% HP
- Level 50: 638 ATK, 30% HP
- Level 60: 713 ATK, 30% HP
Passive Ability:
- Immediate 20% CRIT Rate
- EX Special Attack grants Fire Sheer DMG +12% (20s duration)
- Stacks twice for max 24% Fire Sheer DMG
Synergizes with Banyue's combos: Earth Shaker (AAAE/AAAAE), Mountain Tremor (AE/AAE), One's Path (EA/EEA), Lion's Roar (EEEA/EEEEA). 20s duration ensures near-permanent uptime.
Refinement: R1 delivers 80-90% total potential. Additional refinements rarely justify Master Tape cost.
Deep Sea Visitor Complete Analysis
Ellen's signature S-Rank Attack W-Engine for Ice damage dealers.
Stat Progression:
- Level 0: 48 ATK, 9.6% CRIT Rate
- Level 10: 169 ATK, 12.5% CRIT Rate
- Level 20: 284 ATK, 15.4% CRIT Rate
- Level 30: 402 ATK, 18.2% CRIT Rate
- Level 40: 520 ATK, 21.1% CRIT Rate
- Level 50: 638 ATK, 24% CRIT Rate
- Level 60: 713 ATK, 24% CRIT Rate
Passive Ability:
- Unconditional 25% Ice DMG
- Basic Attack hit: 10% CRIT Rate (8s)
- Dash Attack (Ice DMG): 10% CRIT Rate (15s)
Ellen's Flash Freeze Charges (max 6) generate through Basic/Dash Attacks and EX Specials. Core Passive Sharp-Toothed grants 100% CRIT DMG to Flash Freeze attacks, making CRIT Rate crucial.
Conditional buffs align with Ellen's rotation—8s on Basic Attacks, 15s on Dash Attacks. Maintains 10-20% additional CRIT Rate during combat.
vs 4-Star Alternatives: Deep Sea Visitor increases Ellen's damage 25-35% over fully refined 4-stars, widening in optimized teams with Lycaon and Soukaku.
Banyue + Wrathful Vajra Synergy
Banyue Level 60 Stats: 8497 HP, 859 ATK, 445 DEF, 95 Impact, 5% CRIT Rate, 78.8% CRIT DMG, 90 Anomaly Mastery.
Core Passive: 0.1 Sheer Force per 1 Max HP.
How Wrathful Vajra Enhances:
- 30% HP bonus = ~2,549 additional HP = 254.9 Sheer Force
- 713 Base ATK + 20% CRIT Rate
- 24% Fire Sheer DMG (both stacks) multiplies burst damage
Endgame Targets: 45,000-50,000 HP, 70% CRIT Rate, 180%+ CRIT DMG, 4,500+ Sheer Force, 300+ Impact.
Drive Disc Setup:
- Set: Yunkui Tales (2pc: 10% HP; 4pc: 4% CRIT Rate/stack, max 3 stacks + 10% Sheer DMG)
- Slot 4: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
- Slot 5: Fire DMG/HP%
- Slot 6: HP%
- Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > HP%
Wrathful Vajra's 20% CRIT Rate lets you focus Drive Discs on CRIT DMG and HP%.
Performance Gap: 15-20% faster Shiyu Defense clears vs optimized 4-stars. Value increases in teams with Dialyn, Lucia, and Birkblick Bangboo.
Ellen Joe + Deep Sea Visitor Synergy
Ellen Level 60 Stats: 7673 HP, 863 ATK, 606 DEF, 93 Impact, 19.4% CRIT Rate, 50% CRIT DMG, 94 Anomaly Mastery.
DPS Increase:
- 24% CRIT Rate + Ellen's 19.4% = 43.4% base
- Conditional buffs add 10-20% during combat
- 25% Ice DMG applies to all damage
- 30-40% effective DPS increase vs 4-stars
Drive Disc Setup:
- Slot 4: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
- Slot 5: Ice DMG
- Slot 6: ATK%
- Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
Deep Sea Visitor's CRIT Rate lets you pivot to CRIT DMG main stats earlier, reducing farm burden.
Rotation Impact: Conditional buffs activate during charge generation and burst windows. 8s Basic Attack buff covers multiple sequences; 15s Dash Attack buff extends through full burst phases.
Should You Pull? Decision Framework
If You Own Banyue
Wrathful Vajra = 15-25% damage increase over 4-stars. Worth pulling if:
- Banyue is your primary Rupture character
- You have 80-160 Master Tapes without compromising future pulls
- You lack strong Fire damage dealers
Skip if early-game, limited resources, or prioritizing roster diversity.
Future Value: Limited to Fire Rupture characters. Currently optimized for Banyue only.
If You Own Ellen Joe
Deep Sea Visitor = 30-40% damage increase. Clearer value proposition:
- Largest performance gap among current signature W-Engines
- Future-proof as Ellen's permanent best-in-slot
- Potentially viable for future Ice Attack characters
Pull if Ellen is your primary DPS and you have resources.
If You Own Both
Prioritize based on usage:
- Ellen primary DPS: Deep Sea Visitor (larger impact, better future-proofing)
- Banyue critical role: Wrathful Vajra (if lacking Fire alternatives)
Guaranteeing both: 320 Master Tapes worst-case.
If You Own Neither
Skip unless planning future reruns. Master Tapes better spent on character acquisition.
F2P and Low-Spender Perspective
Account Progression Priority
Early-game (Level 1-40): Skip W-Engines. Prioritize character diversity. 4-stars suffice for all content.
Mid-game (Level 41-55): Consider signatures for most-used DPS if core teams established and support characters secured.
Late-game (Level 56+): W-Engines provide guaranteed improvements when rosters complete and Drive Discs optimized.
Roster Completeness vs Weapon Optimization
Incomplete rosters benefit more from character diversity. Pull support characters before signatures:
- Ellen needs Lycaon/Soukaku
- Banyue needs Dialyn
Two optimized teams > one character with signature weapon.
Long-term Value
Deep Sea Visitor: Better longevity. Ellen's established top-tier status + potential future Ice Attack compatibility.
Wrathful Vajra: Value tied to Banyue's viability and future Fire Rupture releases.
Future-Proofing Your Investment
Wrathful Vajra Compatibility
Optimal for Fire Rupture characters using frequent EX Specials. 20% CRIT Rate + 30% HP benefit any Rupture character, but max potential requires passive alignment.
Future Fire Rupture units with HP-scaling could utilize effectively.
Deep Sea Visitor Viability
25% Ice DMG + conditional CRIT Rate buffs work for any Ice Attack character using Basic/Dash Attacks. Broader applicability = better future-proofing.
Rerun Schedule
Expect 4-6 month intervals before next appearance, based on typical patterns.
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
Myth: Signatures Are Mandatory Reality: Characters function with 4-stars. Performance gap matters for highest-tier content and leaderboards, not casual play.
Myth: Refinement = Massive Power Spikes Reality: R1 is largest jump. Subsequent refinements = 3-5% improvements. Poor value vs new characters/weapons.
When 4-Stars Suffice: With optimal Drive Discs and strong supports, 4-stars provide 70-80% of signature performance. Evaluate progression bottlenecks first.
Final Verdict: Pull Recommendations
Tier 1 Priority (Definitely Pull)
- Deep Sea Visitor for Ellen mains: 30-40% damage increase, CRIT optimization, future-proof
- Wrathful Vajra for dedicated Banyue players: Main Rupture character with strong Drive Discs
- Late-game complete rosters: Account Level 56+ with optimized teams
Tier 2 Priority (Conditional)
- Mid-game established mains: If Ellen/Banyue is primary DPS and supports secured
- Guaranteed pity (20-30 pulls away): Better to complete than let expire
- Monthly card/battle pass players: Consistent income allows safer investment
Skip Recommendations
- Early-game (Level 1-40): Focus character acquisition
- No Banyue/Ellen: Minimal value without intended users
- F2P <80 Master Tapes: Can't guarantee, avoid wasted pulls
- Prioritizing upcoming characters: Save for better roster fits
- Incomplete support rosters: Pull enablers before weapon optimization
Evaluate Master Tape count, Polychrome reserves, upcoming income, and roster priorities before December 29 deadline.
FAQ
Is Wrathful Vajra worth pulling for Banyue? 15-25% damage increase vs 4-stars. Worth it if Banyue is primary Rupture character and you have 80-160 Master Tapes without compromising future pulls. Skip if early-game or prioritizing roster diversity.
How much better is Deep Sea Visitor for Ellen? 30-40% damage increase vs fully refined 4-stars. Provides 24% CRIT Rate, 25% Ice DMG, conditional buffs. Largest performance gap among current signatures—highest priority for Ellen mains.
What's the W-Engine pity system? Soft pity: 60-65 pulls. Hard pity: 80 pulls guarantees S-Rank. Guarantee: second S-Rank is featured if first was off-banner. Worst case: 160 Master Tapes (25,600 Polychrome).
Can Banyue work without Wrathful Vajra? Yes. Fully functional with 4-star Rupture W-Engines. Performance gap = 15-25% longer clears, matters mainly for highest-tier Shiyu Defense and rankings.
Should F2P pull W-Engines or save for characters? Prioritize characters until diverse roster established. W-Engines worthwhile only late-game with complete rosters. Early/mid-game F2P gain more from character diversity.
Master Tapes needed to guarantee limited W-Engine? Up to 160 Master Tapes (25,600 Polychrome) worst case. Less with existing pity progress. Lucky players obtain earlier through soft pity.
