Version 2.5 Double-DPS Banner Opportunity
Version 2.5 Phase 1 (December 30, 2025 - January 21, 2026) features Zhao (S-Rank Ice Defense) and Ye Shunguang (S-Rank Physical Attack) simultaneously. Phase 2 runs January 21 - February 17, 2026.
Zhao's kit:
- Ether Veil grants squad-wide 30% DMG buff for 12 seconds
- Core Passive: 0.05 ATK per max HP point while Ether Veil active
- Defense-class with offensive utility
Ye Shunguang's kit:
- Sword Stance flips via Ult/Assist/Entry actions
- 4 Sky Force stacks = 80% Third Form DMG increase (20% per stack)
- Hold Sword Aura: 5 stacks = 30% CRIT Rate (6% per stack)
- Sword Stance finishing moves activate with Ether Veil
Each banner has independent pity. Pulling on Zhao doesn't affect Ye Shunguang's counter.
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Pity System Breakdown
Hard pity: 90 pulls guarantees S-Rank on character banners (14,400 Polychrome at 160 per pull). W-Engine banners: 80 pulls (12,800 Polychrome).
Soft pity: Starts around pull 70-80. Most players get S-Rank between pulls 75-85.
50/50 system: First S-Rank has 50% chance of being featured character. Losing activates guarantee—next S-Rank within 90 pulls is 100% featured character. Guarantee carries between limited character banners but NOT between character/W-Engine banners.
Pull requirements for both characters:
- Worst-case (lose both 50/50s, hard pity): 360 pulls = 57,600 Polychrome
- Average-case (one 50/50 loss, soft pity): 225 pulls = 36,000 Polychrome
- Best-case (win both 50/50s, soft pity): 150 pulls = 24,000 Polychrome
Version 2.4 Banner Analysis
Phase 1 (November 26 - December 17): Dialyn (S-Rank Physical Stun) + Hugo
Phase 2 (December 17 - December 29): Banyue (S-Rank Fire Rupture) + Ellen rerun
Dialyn value:
- Passion Resource system, 120 cap
- 90 PR upgrades Chain Attack to Ultimate with Customer Complaint DoT
- At 100% CRIT Rate: King of the Summit 4-piece grants squad-wide 15% CRIT DMG on Stun
- Chain Attack applies 30% Stun vulnerability—synergizes with Ye Shunguang
Skip 2.4 if:
- You have <50,000 Polychrome projected through 2.5 Phase 1 and want both characters
- You already have strong Physical Stun agents (Qingyi/Koleda)
- Zhao + Ye Shunguang provide more account value than Dialyn/Banyue
Pull on 2.4 if:
- You have 60,000+ Polychrome reserves
- You're at 70+ pity with guarantee active
- Dialyn completes your planned Ye Shunguang team
- Zero interest in Zhao/Ye Shunguang
Opportunity cost: Every 10-pull (1,600 Polychrome) on 2.4 reduces your 2.5 budget. Spending 90 pulls on Dialyn = 14,400 Polychrome lost for 2.5.
Polychrome Income: Version 2.4 to 2.5
Version 2.4 total (34 days): ~25,800 Polychrome + 16 Encrypted Master Tapes
Daily sources (34 days):
- Daily errands: 60 × 34 = 2,040
- Daily commissions: 300 × 34 = 10,200
- Daily total: 12,240
Weekly sources (5 weeks):
- Shiyu Defense: ~800 × 5 = 4,000
- Hollow Zero: ~400 × 5 = 2,000
- Combat Simulation: ~300 × 5 = 1,500
- Weekly total: 7,500
Event rewards:
- 16 free Master Tapes (2,560 Polychrome value)
- Story chapters: 1,200-1,800
- Combat events: 800-1,200 per event (2-3 events)
- Login bonuses: 600-800
- Event total: ~3,500 + 16 tapes
Version 2.5 Phase 1 (22 days): ~12,000 Polychrome
Combined projection: 37,800 Polychrome from 2.4 start through 2.5 Phase 1 end
One-time sources (if incomplete):
- Inter-Knot Level rewards: 100-300 per milestone
- Character Trust Level 4: 80 per agent
- Bangboo max affection: 60 each
- Achievements: 20-100 each
- Notorious Hunt clears: 300-600 per tier
- Potential additional: 3,000-8,000
Your Polychrome Budget Plan
Step 1: Calculate current resources
- Current Polychrome: _____
- Master Tapes: _____ (× 160 for equivalent)
- Current pity: _____
- Guarantee status: _____
Step 2: Project total income
- Version 2.4: 25,800
- Version 2.5 Phase 1: 12,000
- Total: 37,800 + current balance
Step 3: Choose strategy
Guaranteed (zero risk):
- 28,800 per character
- Requires 57,600 total or willingness to top-up
Risk-based (average):
- 24,000 first character (one 50/50 loss, soft pity)
- 12,000 second character (50/50 win, soft pity)
- Requires 36,000 total
Single-character focus:
- 28,800 for one guaranteed
- Leftover for 50/50 attempts on second
Budget templates:
F2P with 5,000 Polychrome, 0 pity:
- Total available: 42,800
- Recommendation: Skip 2.4; guarantee one character + 87 pulls on second
Low-spender with 12,000 Polychrome, 40 pity:
- Total: 49,800 + 40 pity advantage
- Recommendation: Skip 2.4; high probability both characters
Active guarantee at 70 pity:
- First character: ~20 pulls = 3,200
- Remaining: 39,600+
- Recommendation: Guarantee both characters easily
Character Deep Dives
Zhao strengths:
- Squad-wide 30% DMG buff (12s duration, extendable)
- HP-to-ATK scaling (0.05 per HP point)
- Defense-class survivability with DPS output
- Enables Ye Shunguang's Sword Stance finishing moves
Best Zhao teams:
- Zhao + Ye Shunguang + Dialyn (Ether Veil + Physical synergy + Stun vulnerability)
- Fast rotation agents for buff uptime
- Ice/Physical damage dealers
Ye Shunguang strengths:
- 80% Third Form DMG at max Sky Force stacks
- 30% CRIT Rate from Hold Sword Aura
- Sword Stance finishing moves with Ether Veil
- Traditional Attack-class hyper-carry
Priority decision:
- Choose Zhao for: team utility, defensive capability, flexible compositions
- Choose Ye Shunguang for: hyper-carry playstyle, Physical DPS gap, complex rotations
- Ideal: Secure both for maximum synergy
Advanced Pull Strategies
Pity carry-over optimization:
- Build 60-70 pity on 2.4 banners, stop before soft pity
- Enter 2.5 with near-guaranteed S-Rank in 20-30 pulls
- Risk: Accidentally pulling 2.4 character early
Soft pity value:
- Highest expected value at 70-80 pulls
- Stop immediately after receiving S-Rank
- Never build pity after getting target
Common mistakes:
- Using Polychrome on standard banner (use free Master Tapes only)
- Chasing W-Engines before securing characters
- Splitting resources across multiple banners
- Ignoring active guarantee status
- Last-minute panic pulling
Emergency Polychrome Solutions
Last-minute farming:
- Unclaimed achievements: 20-100 each
- Shiyu Defense floor pushing: 200-400 per floor
- Trust Level grinding: 80 per agent at Level 4
- Unfinished story chapters: 300-600 per chapter
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Real Player Scenarios
Scenario A - F2P, 0 pity, 5,000 Polychrome:
- Total by 2.5 Phase 1 end: 42,800
- Skip 2.4 entirely
- Guarantee one character + 87 pulls on second
Scenario B - 40 pity, 12,000 Polychrome:
- Total: 49,800 + pity advantage
- Skip 2.4
- High probability both characters
Scenario C - Active guarantee:
- Use guarantee on priority character
- Worth 14,400 Polychrome in expected value
- Don't waste on 2.4 unless 60,000+ reserves
Scenario D - Want 2.4 characters too:
- Need 50,000+ projected total
- Pull to soft pity on Dialyn (~12,000)
- If win 50/50, secured at reasonable cost
- If lose, stop and redirect to 2.5
Long-Term Planning
Rerun predictions:
- Characters rerun 3-4 months after initial release
- Zhao/Ye Shunguang reruns: ~version 2.8-2.9 (April-May 2026)
Sustainable saving:
- Maintain 14,400 Polychrome reserve (90 pulls)
- Skip 1-2 versions between pull cycles
- Consistent event completion: 3,000-5,000 per version
Investment philosophy:
- Balanced approach: 2-3 strong DPS across elements + 2-3 versatile supports
- Version 2.5 double-DPS provides one complete team core
FAQ
How much polychrome to guarantee Zhao? 28,800 Polychrome worst-case (180 pulls). Average: 18,000-24,000 assuming soft pity at pull 75.
Should I skip 2.4 for 2.5? Skip if <50,000 Polychrome projected and want both characters. Pull on 2.4 only if 60,000+ reserves or strong Dialyn/Banyue need.
How does pity carry over? Pity carries between limited character banners (Exclusive Channel). Your 50 pity on Dialyn transfers to Zhao but NOT to W-Engine/Bangboo banners. Guarantee status also carries.
Version 2.4 polychrome income? 80-92 pulls total = ~25,800 Polychrome + 16 Master Tapes. Includes dailies (12,240), weeklies (7,500), events (3,500 + 16 tapes).
Can F2P get both characters? Yes with 2.4 skip and moderate luck. Starting with 5,000-10,000 yields 42,000-47,000 total by 2.5 Phase 1 end. Guarantees one (28,800) with 13,000-18,000 for second (87-112 pulls).
When does 2.5 release? December 30, 2025, 11 AM UTC+8. Phase 1: December 30 - January 21. Phase 2: January 21 - February 17.
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