In the halls of the Septimont Academy, she’s the composed headmistress who always stays ten steps ahead. On the battlefield, she’s a five-star Resonator who freezes enemies in place and dominates with frost. After months of building anticipation since the Version 3.0 storyline, Lucilla is finally set to become playable in the second half of Version 3.4.
This guide covers everything you need to know about Lucilla’s release — from her role and combat mechanics to the best Echo sets, team comps, pull priority, and pre-farming materials — so you can have everything ready before her banner goes live.
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Who Is Lucilla?
Lucilla is the current headmistress of the Septimont Academy in the Rinascita region, as well as the former editor-in-chief of one of the New Federation’s top academic journals.
Officially, she’s described as an idealist — someone who “solves problems step by step, quietly protects her students, and does everything she can to create a place where they’re free to pursue their dreams.” As Lucilla herself once said: “My dream now is simply to see every one of my students achieve theirs.”
That idealism never feels forced or performative. It naturally shows through her calm confidence, unwavering composure, and the occasional touch of dry humor. She doesn’t rely on flashy dialogue to stand out, yet the more time you spend around her, the more dependable she feels.
During Version 3.3, Kuro officially confirmed through an X post titled “Resonator Preview” that Lucilla would join the playable roster as a five-star Glacio Rectifier Resonator.
Story Appearance Timeline: From 3.0 to 3.4
Lucilla first appeared as an NPC in Version 3.0 and gradually became one of the story’s central figures as the plot progressed:
- Version 3.0 (Chapter II Prologue: “Septimont Academy”)
Lucilla makes her debut as the academy’s headmistress. After noticing Fractsidus forces infiltrating the school, she secretly begins working with Rover and Lou Heth to protect both students and faculty. - Version 3.1 (Chapter II Act III)
Her screen time increases significantly as she becomes deeply involved in the investigation surrounding Fractsidus. Several major scenes further flesh out both her personality and her ideals. - Version 3.2 (Companion Story: “The Rabbit Reflected in Shadows,” released April 9)
This is Lucilla’s biggest story moment so far. Fractsidus attempts to exploit the identity crisis she suffered in her youth — caused by the limitations of her memory capacity — in order to break her psychologically. Forced to confront past failures within an illusion, Lucilla chooses acceptance over avoidance and ultimately dismantles the manipulation with almost sarcastic composure.
The quest also reveals her core Resonance ability: the power to extract memories from objects and project scenes from the past into reality. It additionally marks the first appearance of the mysterious new character Hiyuki. - Version 3.4 (Second Half of Act II, expected in early July 2026)
Lucilla officially becomes a playable five-star Resonator. She will also directly interact with Lucy and Rebecca during the crossover storyline. According to the official trailer, Lucilla is the very first academy representative the Edgerunners encounter after arriving on Solaris-3.
One especially interesting detail is that her Resonance abilities were already hinted at back in Version 3.2. Lucilla is fundamentally a memory-based Resonator capable of extracting memories from objects and manifesting past events into reality. This power not only plays a major role in the story, but also appears to foreshadow her future combat mechanics.
Design & Visual Highlights
Visually, Lucilla balances elegance and intelligence with a distinctly fashionable aesthetic. Compared to the more student-like vibe of many academy characters, she leans far more toward the mature, refined appeal seen in characters like Shorekeeper or Cantarella.
Her Tacet Mark was intentionally hidden during her initial drip marketing campaign, which sparked massive speculation among players regarding her attribute — until the official reveal finally confirmed the truth.
Lucilla Release Date & Banner Schedule
Lucilla is set to headline the second half of Version 3.4, marking her long-awaited debut as a playable Resonator after being teased across multiple story updates. Here’s the full schedule based on the currently available information:
| Date | Details |
| June 8, 2026 | Version 3.4 launches, beginning Phase 1 |
| Starting June 8, 2026 | Lucy (limited) and Rebecca (free event reward) banners become available |
| Late June to Early July 2026 | Phase 2 begins, and Lucilla’s banner officially goes live |
| Same period | Lucilla’s signature weapon banner releases |
| July 19, 2026 (estimated) | Version 3.4 ends |
Keeping track of these dates will help you plan your resources more efficiently. If you want a full overview of the upcoming wuwa 3.4 banners, check out the Wuthering Waves 3.4 Banners Pull Guide.
Lucilla Kit Overview: Stats, Mechanics & Role
As the headline character of Version 3.4 Phase 2, Lucilla’s combat design reflects her personality perfectly — calm and composed on the surface, yet highly intricate underneath. Here’s a full overview of her current leaked kit.
Basic Stats
Before diving into her mechanics, here’s a quick look at Lucilla’s core character details:
Core Mechanics
Lucilla’s gameplay revolves around two tightly connected systems: the Focus Ring precision mechanic, which determines the quality of her attacks, and her dual-mode combat system, which changes the direction of her damage output. Together, they define her entire combat rhythm.
- Focus Ring
Lucilla’s third Basic Attack and Resonance Skill both trigger a Focus Ring — a moving targeting interface that rewards precise timing when releasing the button.
There are two possible outcomes:
- Commendable (Perfect Focus hit)
Deals increased Glacio damage, restores additional Traces resources, and upgrades her Resonance Skill into the Spotlight version. Spotlight additionally restores 20 Concerto Energy and applies an extra stack of Chafe while in Glacio Chafe mode. - Mediocre (missed Perfect Focus)
Deals standard damage and triggers the Compensate version of her Resonance Skill instead, reducing cooldown time by 50% for faster rotations.
2. Glacio Chafe
Glacio Chafe is Lucilla’s signature debuff mechanic. She applies and stacks it through Basic Attacks, Resonance Skills, and Forte interactions.
Its effects include:
- Reducing enemy Glacio resistance
- Increasing incoming damage for the team
The higher the Chafe stacks, the stronger the team’s burst potential becomes. This is also the main reason why Lucilla synergizes so well with Hiyuki.
3. Dual Modes & Resonance Liberation
Lucilla’s Resonance Liberation, Clear As Day, activates her mode-switching system and places her into an enhanced state called Reminiscence.
The effects change completely depending on her active mode:
- Glacio Chafe Mode
Damage counts as Basic Attack damage, with Basic Attack DMG increased by 30% for 10 seconds. - Echo Mode
Damage counts as Echo Skill damage, with Echo Skill DMG increased by 30% for 10 seconds.
While in Reminiscence, Lucilla gains a completely unique attack sequence that ends with a finisher called Letting It Go. During this sequence:
- She becomes interruption resistant
- Character swapping is disabled
- She automatically exits the state after the finisher ends
Concerto Efficiency & Rotation
Lucilla generates Concerto Energy extremely quickly, allowing her to complete short on-field rotations before smoothly passing buffs to the main DPS through her Outro Skill.
Her standard rotation currently looks like this:
- Swap in and trigger Intro Skill
- Use Resonance Skill (hold for a Commendable timing if possible)
- Perform the third Basic Attack and activate Focus Ring
- Cast Resonance Liberation to enter Reminiscence
- Complete the three-hit combo and trigger Letting It Go
- Swap out once Concerto is full to pass the Outro buff to the main DPS
Her field time generally stays within 8–12 seconds. Maximizing her value comes down to fast rotations and aligning her Outro’s 25% Glacio DMG buff with your main DPS burst window.
Sub-DPS or Support?
The short answer: both.
Lucilla’s kit naturally supports two different playstyles. Her Reminiscence state gives her a fully functional personal burst window, while her 25% Glacio DMG Outro buff and Film Roll off-field mechanics continue contributing after she leaves the field.
She isn’t locked into a single role. Instead, her focus shifts depending on the team:
- With a dedicated Glacio carry, she leans more heavily into support utility
- Without one, she still performs comfortably as a Sub-DPS
More detailed team recommendations can be found in the Team Compositions section below.
Best Weapons & Echoes for Lucilla (Predicted)
Best Weapons
Lucilla’s weapon choices mainly focus on boosting Glacio Chafe efficiency and enhancing her Basic Attack damage. Unsurprisingly, her signature weapon is by far her best option.
Best Echoes & Echo Sets
Lucilla’s ability to constantly trigger Glacio Chafe makes her a perfect match for the new Version 3.3 Echo set, Wishes of Quiet Snowfall, which is currently considered her best-in-slot setup.
Main stat priority: Crit Rate/Crit DMG (Cost 4) → Glacio DMG Bonus (Cost 3) → ATK% (Cost 1). For substats, prioritize Crit Rate and Crit DMG first, followed by ATK% and Concerto Energy Regen.
Best Team Compositions for Lucilla
Based on current leaks, these characters are expected to have the strongest synergy with Lucilla:
Based on everything currently known, these are the recommended team archetypes:
Best-In-Slot Glacio Team: Hiyuki + Lucilla + Chisa
This trio creates a complete Glacio Chafe loop. Hiyuki acts as the main DPS, Lucilla provides both offensive and supportive utility, while Chisa handles healing and DEF reduction. Widely considered the highest-ceiling Glacio composition so far.
No Hiyuki Team: Carlotta + Lucilla + Chisa/Shorekeeper
Lucilla’s 25% Glacio DMG Outro buff still significantly boosts Carlotta’s output, making this a stable transitional team for players who already invested in Carlotta.
F2P Team: Carlotta / Any Glacio DPS + Lucilla + Verina
A more accessible setup using free support options. While the ceiling is lower, it remains more than strong enough for regular game content.
Should You Pull Lucilla? Pull Priority & Value Analysis
Lucilla is the headline character of Version 3.4 Phase 2. Here’s a pull recommendation breakdown based on different account situations:
✅ Highly Recommended — If You Already Have Hiyuki
Lucilla is currently considered Hiyuki’s best-known Sub-DPS partner. Their kits are heavily designed around each other, and the synergy is extremely obvious. If you already own Hiyuki, there’s basically no reason to skip Lucilla.
✅ Recommended — If You Have Carlotta or Another Glacio Main DPS
Even without Hiyuki, Lucilla’s 25% Glacio DMG Outro buff and Glacio Chafe stacking mechanics still provide major value for existing Glacio teams, making her a worthwhile investment.
⚖️ Optional — If You Don’t Play Glacio Teams but Like the Character
Without a dedicated Glacio DPS, Lucilla loses some value from a pure meta perspective. However, she’s an original limited character and will likely rerun in the future. If you like her character or design, she’s still worth pulling. Meta-focused players can safely wait for a rerun.
⚠️ Keep Resource Competition in Mind — Lucy Is in the Same Version
Lucy is a collaboration-limited character, and crossover units currently have no rerun precedent. Missing her could effectively mean missing her permanently — see the full Lucy guide for details. If your resources are limited, securing Lucy first is generally the safer choice, while Lucilla has a much higher chance of rerunning later.
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How to Pre-Farm for Lucilla (Ascension & Forte Materials)
Preparing Lucilla’s materials before her banner arrives will let you fully build her on day one. Here’s the complete farming checklist based on current information.
Ascension Materials
Forte Materials
What You Can Farm Right Now
- Can Pre-Farm Immediately:
Mech Cores, Strings, Exoswarm Cores, Forget-Me-Not, and Shell Credits can all be farmed right now, so it’s worth stockpiling them early. - Cannot Be Pre-Farmed Yet:
The weekly material We Who Question will likely only become available after Lucilla’s release, once the corresponding boss is unlocked. - Echo Pre-Farming:
The Wishes of Quiet Snowfall Echo set became available in Version 3.3, meaning you can already start farming high-quality pieces and substats ahead of time.
Final Verdict
Lucilla is easily one of the most fully developed characters in Wuthering Waves’ 3.x storyline. From her debut as the academy headmistress in Version 3.0 to her unforgettable confrontation with Fractsidus during “The Rabbit Reflected in Shadows” in Version 3.2, she earned player anticipation through multiple patches of consistent story buildup.
From a gameplay perspective, she’s currently viewed as Hiyuki’s best-known partner. Their kits are designed to complement each other almost perfectly, and the dual Glacio Chafe stacking system pushes the ceiling of Glacio teams to an entirely new level.
Even without Hiyuki, Lucilla still provides strong value for existing Glacio carries and is unlikely to ever feel like a weak slot in the team. As an original limited character, she will probably rerun eventually, but considering her major role in the Lahai-Roi storyline, Version 3.4 is very likely to be her most valuable release window.
If you already own Hiyuki, there’s really no reason to hesitate. And if you’re a Glacio team player, Lucilla is absolutely one of the highest-priority characters to plan your resources around in Version 3.4.
FAQ
Will Lucilla get a rerun banner in Wuthering Waves?
Probably yes. Lucilla is an original limited 5-star character, and original banners in Wuthering Waves are expected to rerun in future updates. However, Kuro Games has not officially confirmed her rerun schedule yet, so Version 3.4 may still be the best time to pull her.
Is Lucilla beginner-friendly for new players?
Yes, relatively beginner-friendly. Lucilla mainly functions as a quick-swap Sub-DPS/Support, so she doesn’t require extremely complex mechanics or long field time. She also provides strong Glacio buffs and team utility, making her easier to fit into early and mid-game teams.
How much Astrite is needed to guarantee Lucilla?
To fully guarantee Lucilla from zero pity, you may need up to 160 pulls due to the 50/50 system. Since each pull costs 160 Astrites, the maximum requirement is around 25,600 Astrites. If you already have pity built or guaranteed status, the actual cost can be much lower.
Can Lucilla be played as a main DPS?
Partially. Lucilla’s kit is mainly designed for a Sub-DPS/Support role, but her Reminiscence state gives her a functional on-field damage window. She can work as a temporary or flexible main DPS, though her strongest value currently comes from supporting Glacio-focused teams.
What stats should you prioritize when building Lucilla?
Prioritize Crit Rate and Crit DMG first, followed by Glacio DMG Bonus and ATK%. For substats, Crit remains the highest priority, while ATK% and Concerto Energy Regen help improve her rotation consistency and overall team support value.
Is Lucilla’s signature weapon necessary?
No, but it’s a major upgrade. Framehold is currently Lucilla’s best-in-slot weapon thanks to its strong synergy with Glacio Chafe and team buffs. However, standard 5-star Rectifiers like Cosmic Ripples can still perform well if you want to save resources.
What makes Glacio Chafe important in Lucilla’s kit?
Glacio Chafe is the core of Lucilla’s kit. It reduces enemy Glacio resistance and increases team damage through stacking debuffs, while also activating parts of her skill effects and Echo set bonuses. Most of Lucilla’s team synergy and overall value revolve around maintaining Chafe stacks consistently.
Which upcoming characters may synergize with Lucilla in future updates?
Based on current leaks and story setup, Hiyuki is still considered Lucilla’s strongest future synergy partner. Chisa is also expected to remain important for Glacio Chafe teams thanks to her DEF reduction and sustain utility. Future Glacio-focused Resonators could further strengthen Lucilla’s value as a hybrid Support/Sub-DPS.
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