Hoard those Stellar Jades in 3.7 by dodging Cyrene's banners (Nov 4–Dec 16, 2025) and going all-in on Dahlia E0S1 in 3.8 (Dec 16/17, 2025–Jan 7, 2026), plus Yaoguang in 4.0 (Jan 29, 2026). F2P folks: that's 14,260 Jades +25 passes (114 pulls per version). Hammer Super Break with Firefly. Oh, and pre-farm 65 Radiant Prominence. Pull tiers: S for Dahlia/Yaoguang; skip Cyrene unless Chrysos Heirs are your core.
Mapping Out the 3.7-4.0 Banner Chaos
Quick Hits on What's Coming
3.7 kicks off Phase 1: Nov 4–26, 2025 (UTC-5) with Cyrene (5★ Ice Remembrance), backed by 4★ Moze/Lynx/Pela; reruns for Hyacine/Castorice/Tribbie. Phase 2 rolls in Nov 26–Dec 16 with Cyrene plus Phainon/Cipher/Mydei.
Then 3.8 Phase 1: Dec 16/17, 2025–Jan 7, 2026 – enter Dahlia (5★ Fire Nihility), reruns like Firefly/Boothill/Rappa or Fugue/Lingsha, and her LC Never Forget Her Flame.
4.0 Phase 1 drops Jan 29, 2026: Yaoguang (Harmony, Xianzhou Yuque Arbiter-General).
Ever wonder why these timelines feel so punishing? It's the 6-week cycles post-3.7 livestream on Oct 24, 2025. Save 200+ pulls for Super Break in 3.8 and that Elation Path hype in 4.0 (think Edo Star map, Hanami SP Sparkle DPS). F2P path to Dahlia guarantee? 14,400 Jades (soft pity 75, hard 90; avg 160 pulls per character+LC).
Here's the play: 1) Check your Jade/pity inventory. 2) Skip Cyrene unless you've got multiple Chrysos Heirs. 3) Snag Tribbie E0.
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Check Your Pockets: Resource Reality Check
Stellar Jade Breakdown for F2P Survival
From 3.7-3.8: 14,260 Jades +25 passes (114 pulls). Monthly grind bumps it to 18,040 Jades +25 (138 pulls). ESP? 14,185 Jades +15 (103 pulls). Stretching to 3.7-4.0: 10,405 Jades +15 passes (80 pulls).
Events pad it out – Snack Dash/Relic Recon (Nov 5–Dec 15, 2025); Gift of Odyssey 7-day login (Nov 5–Dec 16, 10 Special Passes); Planar Fissure double ornaments (Nov 17–Dec 1, 600 Feathers Nov 24); MoC reset (Dec 8, 800 Jades); plus a free 5★ Golden Companion Spirit (Nov 5–end of 4.0).
Pity Math You Can't Ignore
Soft pity at 75, hard at 90 for 5★; 50/50 shot at featured. Average? 160 pulls for character+LC. Track it: 1) Log your character/warp pulls. 2) Crunch needs (14,400 Jades = Dahlia lock-in). 3) Fold in event Jades (90 TB daily). 4) Chain guarantees with light 3.7 pulls.
Jade's Kit: Worth the Pull or Nah?
Jade (5★ Erudition Quantum FUA DPS, dropped 2.3 on June 18/July 8) hits with Blast Quantum DMG on Basic, ally SPD/Jade DMG buffs via Skill, AoE Quantum + FUA charges on Ult, AoE FUA Talent, and enemy blind Technique. Build her Body CRIT Rate/DMG, Feet SPD/ATK%, Sphere Quantum DMG%, Rope ATK%; prioritize Traces Ult > Skill > Talent.
She shines in Pure Fiction, Quantum, or FUA squads. But honestly? Low priority against 3.8/4.0 gems unless your FUA core's barren. (Editor's take: I've skipped her twice now – no regrets.)
E0 works fine; sig LC's nice but skippable. Unless Quantum DPS is a ghost in your roster, save for Dahlia/Yaoguang. Pull math: 160 for E0S1; F2P saves 114 from 3.7 + monthly for the win.
Dahlia's LC: The Super Break Game-Changer
Key stats: Never Forget Her Flame (Dahlia's 5★ sig LC, 3.8 Phase 1): HP 1164/ATK 529/DEF 463; +60-120% Break Effect (Immolation), +32-72% Break DMG on entry (top-tier Break Effect), SP recovery on Weakness apply (Ult resets). Rules Super Break teams; her V3 kit drops Ult Toughness from 30→20. Data shows it outperforms Ruan Mei sig.
Real-world numbers: Lv 80 Dahlia: HP 1086/ATK 679/DEF 606/SPD 96/Energy 130. Skill lays a 3-turn Zone (160% ATK Fire DMG, +50% Break Eff, Super Break conversion); Ult blasts 300% ATK Fire +4-turn Wilt (-18% DEF, element adds); Talent feeds +35 Energy to Break Effect allies, 60% Super Break per turn.
Pairs like a dream with Firefly Super Break – Ult advances her 100%, stacks +60 SPD/+50% Break Eff.
Your moves: 1) Hit 3.8 Phase 1 hard. 2) Slot into Firefly teams. 3) Pre-farm 65 Radiant Prominence (Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Ashes, 30 TB/run, 2-3 per run).
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Plotting Yaoguang in 4.0
Yaoguang (5★ Harmony) lands Phase 1 4.0 (Jan 29, 2026); buffs Elation hyper-carries like Hanami SP Sparkle DPS and Pearl healers. Leaks peg her stronger than past Harmonies. New Elation Path? All about follow-ups and bursts.
Phase 2's Hanami – hold Jades post-3.8. Plan: 1) Stock 160+ pulls. 2) Eye 4.0 leaks. 3) Link with Dahlia for Break synergy.
Your 3.7 Jade-Hoarding Blueprint
Daily commissions: 90 TB from 3 Shadows. Weeklies: W1-2 Tatters of Thought/Fragments of Impression (100+); W3-4 bosses/Echoes; W5-6 relics. Overworld loop: Reverie Hotel → Grand Theater → Golden Hour (15-20 mats/run).
Events? +25-50 passes each; chase 300+ pulls by 3.8 close. Roadmap: 1) Skip Phase 1 sans Castorice needs. 2) E0 Tribbie/Hyacine. 3) Bare-minimum Phase 2. 4) Grind mats.
Shop smart: Dance! Dance! Dance! (4★ rerun from 3.6) – full-team Turn Advance. S5 it F2P for Tribbie E0.
F2P Grind vs. Whale Flex
F2P guarantee (160 pulls): Skip Cyrene (E0 weak, E2 energy patch), grab Tribbie E0 + Dance! S5; nets 14,400 Jades for Dahlia. Whales? E2S1 Dahlia easy.
Blessings/Express Supply: Supports first, then DPS – never limited DPS without backup.
Pitfalls That'll Wreck Your Pity
FOMO on Cyrene? Nah – slow Ult (needs E2), niche Chrysos, E0 flops; no Amphoreus till 4.0. Low-ER Bronya covers Remembrance.
Don't overpull reruns like Cipher/Mydei (powercreep bait). Audit resources first.
Trackers to Keep You Sane
In-game pity counter rules. MoC/PF resets: Dec 8/800 Jades, Nov 24/600 Feathers.
Jade sheets: Log daily TB; target 114 pulls per version for guarantees.
Pull Priority: No-BS Tier List
S Tier: Dahlia (3.8), Yaoguang (4.0), Tribbie/Hyacine (universal staples).
A Tier: Firefly/Boothill reruns (Break beasts).
B Tier: Cyrene (Chrysos E2+ only).
C Tier: Phainon/Mydei/Cipher (4.0 gamble).
SS for supports overall; hoard 160+ per target. Elation edges Remembrance post-4.0. Dahlia's mid-investment gold; watch for HP Count/Back Row twists.
Wrap-Up: Your Action Plan
Checklist: Save 3.7 for Dahlia/Yaoguang. Tribbie/Hyacine E0 only. Pre-farm 65 Radiant Prominence + universals. Track pity/events.
Leak watch: 3.8/4.0 drops. Dahlia + Firefly/Boothill/Fugue + Lingsha? Chef's kiss strongest.
FAQ – Real Talk
Skip Cyrene in 3.7?
Yep, unless Chrysos Heirs core. E0 weak – bank for Dahlia/Yaoguang.
Jades for Dahlia E0S1?
14,400 (160 pulls avg).
Dahlia's dream team?
Firefly DPS + Dahlia + Boothill/Fugue + Lingsha. Technique Zone for early cheese.
Yaoguang in 4.0?
Harmony buffer for Elation DPS like Hanami; premium for new path.
3.7 free pulls?
Gift of Odyssey (10 passes), Planar Fissure (600 Feathers), MoC (800 Jades).
F2P 3.7-4.0 haul?
10,405 Jades +15 passes (80 pulls). Skip niche, max events.