Wuthering Waves' Artisan's Search Event Offers Astrite Rewards
Wuthering Waves Version 3.7 introduces Artisan's Search, a limited-time combat event offering Astrite and character-building materials, with an earlier deadline than most of the update's activities.
Key Takeaways
- Artisan's Search runs October 8–26, 2026, as a featured combat event in Wuthering Waves Version 3.7.
- Players can earn Astrite and upgrade materials by completing combat challenges featuring multiple enemy waves and special bonuses.
- The event closes 16 days before Version 3.7 ends, making it important to complete the challenges and claim rewards before October 26.
Wuthering Waves has launched Artisan's Search, a limited-time combat event offering Astrite and character upgrade materials as part of Version 3.7, Prism's Illusion, Heart's Illumination.
The event began October 8, 2026, and runs through October 26. Players can take on combat challenges involving waves of enemies, with special bonuses designed to help them overcome each encounter.
Artisan's Search also introduces Lisha, an apprentice Artisan who assists players during the event.
For anyone working through Version 3.7's activities, the deadline is worth remembering. Artisan's Search ends more than two weeks before the current update concludes, making it one of the earlier events players will need to finish.
How does Artisan's Search work?

Artisan's Search is a featured combat event built around defeating enemies across a series of challenges.
Each challenge includes special bonuses that can influence how players approach combat. Rather than relying exclusively on their usual team compositions, players should review the available effects and consider which Resonators can make the best use of them.
The event follows a familiar format for Wuthering Waves, combining combat encounters with rewards for completing specific objectives.
Players can access the event through the in-game event interface, where the available challenges and their requirements are displayed.
Because the bonuses may favor particular combat approaches, checking each challenge's conditions before entering is a useful way to avoid unnecessary attempts.
Artisan's Search rewards include Astrite and upgrade materials
Kuro Games has confirmed several rewards for participating in Artisan's Search, including Astrite and materials used for character and equipment progression.
The announced rewards include:
- Astrite: The premium currency used for Convene pulls.
- Forgery Premium Supply – Lahai-Roi: A supply item associated with progression materials.
- Premium Enclosure Tank – Land of Xuanfang: An additional resource reward.
- Premium Resonance Potion: Materials used to level up Resonators.
Event coverage published following the announcement reports a total of 500 Astrite, along with four Forgery Premium Supplies and eight Premium Enclosure Tanks. Players should confirm the complete reward quantities in the in-game event interface.
The Astrite reward is particularly useful for players saving for upcoming Resonators.
Version 3.7 introduces Hsin and Suoming, with Suoming's banner scheduled to begin October 22. That gives players an opportunity to earn additional currency from Artisan's Search before the second half of the update begins.
Why the October 26 deadline matters
Artisan's Search runs from October 8 through October 26, 2026, using server time.
Unlike several other Version 3.7 activities, the event does not remain available until the update concludes on November 11.
That creates a relatively short participation window, particularly for players who prefer to finish limited-time content near the end of a version.
Other activities, including Cubie Wars and Dreams in the Capsule, have longer availability windows.
Meanwhile, Echo Erase begins October 22, and Beyond the Waves: Land of Xuanfang is scheduled to start October 29.
Players planning their event participation should therefore prioritize Artisan's Search rather than assuming it will remain accessible alongside those later activities.
How to prepare for Artisan's Search
Players looking to complete the event efficiently should begin by checking the bonuses attached to each combat challenge.
These effects can make certain Resonators or team compositions more effective, so adapting to the encounter may be more useful than bringing the same lineup into every battle.
It is also worth making sure commonly used Resonators have their weapons, Echoes, and important abilities upgraded before attempting more demanding challenges.
The event provides an additional opportunity to collect progression resources, so completing the available objectives can help with preparing characters for future content.
Most importantly, players should collect their rewards before the event closes.
When does Artisan's Search end?
Wuthering Waves Artisan's Search ends October 26, 2026, at 3:59 a.m. server time.
The event is part of Version 3.7, which launched September 30 and is scheduled to continue through November 11.