Banners Never Fall Event - Wuthering Waves - Version 2.4

Banners Never Fall Event - Wuthering Waves - Version 2.4

The **Banners Never Fall** event in *Wuthering Waves* Version 2.4 is a permanent challenge event introduced on July 3, 2025, and accessible after reaching Union Level 14 and completing the Main Quest Chapter II Act VI "Flames of Heart." Below is a comprehensive overview based on available information:

### Event Overview
- **Type**: Permanent Challenge Event
- **Location**: Septimont’s Old District, divided into five challenge zones.
- **Objective**: Clear zones by activating Banners of Conquest (Medium and Major) and defeating Elite Enemies to earn rewards like Astrites, Advanced Leveling Materials, and Shell Credits.
- **Access**: Available through the Permanent section of the Events page, even after Version 2.4 ends.

### How to Play
- **Zones and Banners**: Each of the five zones contains 2–4 Medium Banners and one Major Banner. Activating these banners and defeating enemies increases your **Glory Level**, displayed next to the minimap. Unmarked Banners of Conquest and Trophy Chests are scattered throughout for additional rewards.
- **Glory Level Mechanics**:
- Raised by completing banners, defeating enemies, and opening chests.
- Higher Glory Levels unlock combat buffs, making battles easier.
- Performing Counterattacks, Dodge-Counters, or successful hits earns **Battle Engagement Points**, temporarily boosting your in-battle Glory Level.
- Being defeated resets your Glory Level to your **Trial Level**, but you can retry without penalty.
- **Elite Enemies**: Defeating a zone’s Elite Enemy instantly completes all marked Banners of Conquest and unlocks tracking for hidden Trophy Chests. While you can challenge the Elite Enemy first, it’s tougher at lower Glory Levels.

### Zone-Specific Details
- **Zone 1**:
- **Chests**: 11 total (4 tied to bosses, 7 exploration-based).
- **Banners**: 5 unmarked (3 Red, 1 Blue, 1 Yellow). Blue Banner grants the **Unbound buff** (0 Flight Stamina Cost in Capitoline Hill).
- **Enemies**: Resist Electro, Aero, and Glacio. Recommended elements: Fusion, Spectro, Havoc.
- **Bosses**: Vitreum Dancers (Electro RES), Kerasaur (Aero RES), Lampylumen Myriad (Glacio RES).
- **Team Comps**: Premium: Lupa (Mono-Fusion) or Jinhsi/Camellya Hypercarry. F2P: Havoc Rover or Danjin as main DPS with Verina/Shorekeeper support.
- **Zone 2**:
- **Chests**: 10 total (4 tied to bosses, 6 exploration-based).
- **Banners**: 3 unmarked (1 Blue, 1 Red, 1 Yellow). Blue Banner provides the **Halo buff** (combat score boost).
- **Enemies**: Resist Aero, Glacio, Spectro. Recommended elements: Fusion, Electro, Havoc.
- **Boss**: Lightcrest Gladiator (Spectro RES).
- **Team Comps**: Premium: Lupa (Mono-Fusion), Xiangli Yao, or Camellya Hypercarry. F2P: Chixia (Fusion) or Rover/Danjin (Havoc) with Shorekeeper/Verina support.
- **Zone 3**:
- **Chests**: 15 total (red for exploration, blue for banner completion).
- **Banners**: 10 total, including 1 Blue (Swiftbreak buff, +100% Vibration Strength Reduction) and 1 Yellow (free Glory).
- **Boss**: Dragon of Dirge (Level 350, resists Electro, Fusion, Spectro).
- **Team Comps**: F2P: Havoc Rover or Danjin. Premium: Verina/Shorekeeper support, Roccia Sub-DPS.
- **Zone 4**:
- **Chests**: 14 total (6 tied to banners, 8 trackable after Elite defeat).
- **Banners**: 3 unmarked (1 Blue, 1 Red, 1 Yellow). Blue Banner grants **Smash buff** (+100% damage to Common/Elite enemies).
- **Team Comps**: Premium: Zani, Phoebe, Shorekeeper (Spectro Frazzle focus). F2P: Havoc Rover or Danjin.
- **Zone 5**:
- **Chests**: 13 total (6 from banners, 7 trackable after Elite defeat).
- **Banners**: 4 unmarked (including 1 Yellow for Hunt Points).
- **Bosses**: Diurnus Knight and Lightcrusher (resist Spectro, high mobility). Recommended Glory Level: 500 for Vibration buff.
- **Team Comps**: Premium: Zani, Phoebe, Shorekeeper or Carlotta, Zhezhi, Shorekeeper. Carlotta’s freeze counters Lightcrusher’s mobility.

### Rewards
- **Primary Rewards**: Astrites, Advanced Leveling Materials, Shell Credits.
- **Additional Rewards**: Trophy Chests and Banners yield rewards based on quantity activated. Defeating Elite Enemies unlocks exclusive titles and Podcast EXP for Seasonal Specials in the Pioneer Podcast.
- **Note**: A bug fix was issued in Patch 2.4.21 to ensure rewards could be claimed normally after certain player actions. Restarting the game resolves any issues.

### Tips and Strategies
- **Glory Level Management**: Prioritize activating unmarked Banners (Blue for buffs, Yellow for free Glory, Red for combat-based Glory) before tackling Elite Enemies to ease battles.
- **Combat Techniques**: Use Counterattacks and Dodge-Counters to maximize Battle Engagement Points for temporary Glory boosts.
- **Skipping Fights**: You can rush to the Elite Enemy to unlock all Banners and track Chests, though this is challenging at lower Glory Levels. This aligns with the event’s “Gladiating spirit,” rewarding skilled players.
- **Team Building**: Tailor teams to counter enemy resistances. F2P players can rely on Havoc Rover or Danjin, while premium teams benefit from 5-star supports like Shorekeeper or Verina.

### Community Sentiment
- Players have praised the event for its challenging yet rewarding structure, particularly the option to fight bosses directly for quicker rewards. However, some noted the lack of replayability after completion.

### Additional Notes
- The event remains accessible post-Version 2.4 via the Permanent Event menu, with no reward expiration.
- For further details, check in-game or refer to official *Wuthering Waves* guides.

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