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Hunt of Ash and Steel Event Guide

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Wuthering Waves - Hunt of Ash and Steel

Hunt of Ash and Steel is an event in Wuthering Waves 2.6. See how to play, how to unlock Hunt of Ash and Steel, event schedule, and all available rewards here!

How to Play Hunt of Ash and Steel

Complete the First Hunt in By Sun's Burning Hand

Complete the First Hunt in Main Quest

Play through the main story and finish the first hunt to unlock Hunt of Ash and Steel! While the event can be playable after defeating the Corrosaurus during By Sun's Burning Hand main quest, some of its tasks can still be locked if you haven't finished the entire main quest.

By Sun's Burning Hand Quest Guide

Unlock Tasks Through Main Story Progression

Unlock Tasks Through Main Story Progression

Hunt of Ash and Steel is filled with tasks tied to your progression of the Chapter 2 Act VIII Main Quest: By Sun's Burning Hand. The fourth and final set of tasks is time-gated. It will likely unlock once the second phase is released alongside Iuno.

Press Go for Guidance

Claim and Go

In case the tasks get a bit confusing, you can press Go to the right of the objective. Doing so will show the task's location and guide you on what needs to be done!

Once you've completed the task, press Claim to get your rewards.

List of All Hunt of Ash and Steel Tasks

Jump to a Task List!
Oathbound Huntfire Ashes of Glory
Scorching Irondust Cycle into Silence

Oathbound Huntfire

Oathbound Huntfire Tasks
Task Rewards
▼ Defeat Corrosaurus for the first time. ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x15
▼ Ignite the Sacred Flames.▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5
▼ Complete The Wastelands: Nightmare Nest Challenge. ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5
▼ Complete Treasure Spot Challenge I ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5

Defeat Corrosaurus for the First Time

Complete the First Hunt in Main Quest

You can fight the Corrosaurus once you arrive at Tempest Cliffs for the first time during the By the Sun's Burning Hand main quest. During this fight, you'll be able to use Augusta and Aero Rover simultaneously.

2.6 Quest Part 1 - By Sun's Burning Hand Guide

Ignite the Sacred Flames

Ignite the Sacred Flames

You will naturally achieve this task as you progress through the By the Sun's Burning Hand quest. It will be the moment when Iuno shoots her arrow at the Sacred Flame, with a gorgeous backdrop of the moon.

Complete The Wastelands: Nightmare Nest Challenge

Defeat all 36 Nightmare Tacet Discords in The Wastelands: Nightmare Nest to accomplish this task! You can teleport to the Maroonwood Resonance Beacon and fly north for easy access.

Nightmare Nest Locations and Rewards

Complete Treasure Spot Challenge I

Treasure Spot Challenge I Location
Supply Chest Locations
Hidden behind some bushes by the top and third floor of a ruined building Next to a pillar located to the right isolated section of the ruined building
Hidden behind a broken wall by the second floor of the ruined building At the bottom floor, hidden at the back room by the shrubs
By the wooden platform near the ruined building's second floor. -

Teleport to the Resonance Nexus by Hunter's Den and fly south to reach the Treasure Spot I. Use your Sensor to locate all five chests.

How to Use the Sensor

Ashes of Glory

Ashes of Glory Tasks
Task Rewards
▼ Activate the Resoance Nexus in Murmurstown ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x10
▼ Head to Murmustown from 16 years ago.▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5
▼ Complete Dreams of Cindertide Blood Challenge I ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x10
▼ Defeat Lady of the Sea▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5

Activate the Resoance Nexus in Murmurstown

You will reach Murmurstown naturally once Buling has tracked down the Sovereign during the By the Sun's Burning Hand quest. Rover and Augusta's target is hiding in Murmurstown which you can reach through a Wingray after a long cutscene.

Head to Murmustown From 16 Years Ago

Head to Murmustown from 16 years ago

After arriving in Murmurstown using the Wingray, keep running forward to unlock a cutscene with Augusta, Avidius, Rover, and other gladiators. It will show the former glory of Murmurstown 16 years ago and how it fell apart.

Complete Dreams of Cindertide Blood Challenge I

Teleport to the Resonance Beacon at Asphodel Barrens and fly east until you can interact the huge greatsword sticking from the ground. Complete the first fighting challenge against two Thundercrest Gladiators in under one minute and 20 seconds.

Dodging rewards you with an additional five seconds to the timer, while parrying rewards you with 10. To balance it out, getting hit subtracts five seconds; hence, it's important to remember and abuse these mechanics to win!

Defeat Lady of the Sea

The Lady of the Sea is located at Capitoline Hill, Septimont. You can access her directly at the fighting arena. Note that she has resistance to Aero damage!

Lady of the Sea Location and Guide

Scorching Irondust

Scorching Irondust Tasks
Task Rewards
▼ Defeat the False Sovereign in By Sun's Burning Hand. ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x10
▼ Complete Echo Challenge Flight I.▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5
▼ Complete Side Quest May Applause Greet You. ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x10
▼ Complete Side Quest Dream of a Rusted Sword Part I▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5

Defeat the False Sovereign in By Sun's Burning Hand

The False Sovereign

Prepare for an intense battle with Augusta against the False Sovereign when you arrive at Earthend Wrench.

The False Sovereign Location and Guide

Complete Echo Challenge Flight I

Teleport to Hunter's Den and fly to the ruined building that's south of its Nexus. The Echo Challenge Flight is located at a wooden platform with candles. Complete this challenge and aim for the rings to get a higher score!

Note that this challenge can only be unlocked after completing By Sun's Burning Hand.

Complete Side Quest May Applause Greet You

Teleport to Hunter's Den and fly west until you can see the huge horn-shaped Echo. Near it is a female brunette gladiator that you can talk to start the quest. Investigate what's happening to the mentioned campsite to finish this task!

Unfortunately, you can only access this quest after finishing By Sun's Burning Hand.

Complete Side Quest Dream of a Rusted Sword Part I

At the same area as the previous side quest, talk to Bezos who's nearby the Resonance Nexus. Find the old hunter and finish this quest to complete this task!

Note that you must complete By Sun's Burning Hand to unlock this Dream of a Rusted Sword Part I.

Dream of a Rusted Sword: Part 1 Quest Guide

Cycle Into Silence

Cycle Into Silence Tasks
Task Rewards
▼ Hold Hands With Iuno. ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x10
▼ Inspect "Omen of Fate" Once.▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x10
▼ Complete Main Quest "By Moon's Fated Light." ▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x10
▼ Admire the Moon With Iuno at Night (20:00 - 4:00).▼
Wuthering Waves- Blighted Fang Icon Blighted Fang x5

Hold Hands With Iuno

Wuthering Waves Hold Hands With Iuno

You can hold hands with Iuno during the By Moon's Fated Light main quest, after the Rover retrieves her specter from within the Chaos.

Inspect Omen of Fate Once

Wuthering Waves Inspect an Omen of Fate

After choosing to follow Iuno's foretold fate, take on her perspective and inspect an Omen of Fate from all the Septimontians that ask for a divination. Don't worry if you skipped through this part of the story, as the event task will be considered complete regardless.

Complete Main Quest By Moon's Fated Light.

By Moon

Complete By Moon's Fated Light, which is the main quest of Version 2.6's second phase, to get the rewards. The quest takes place in Septimont and was released on September 17, 2025. Note that you can only play this quest after you've finished the By Sun's Burning Hand Guide main quest.

2.6 Quest Part 2 - By Moon's Fated Light

Admire the Moon With Iuno at Night

After finishing the By Moon's Fated Light main quest, head to Asphodel Barrens' Resonance Nexus and fly up to the tree surrounded by Sliverglow Bloom. Make sure your in-game time is set around 20:00 - 4:00. You should get the rewards after talking to Iuno, who is sleeping on one of the tree's branches.

Hunt of Ash and Steel Event Information

Event Duration and How to Unlock

Event Start August 28, 2025
Event End October 8, 2025
How to Unlock Complete the first hunt in the Main Quest “By Sun’s Burning Hand”

Hunt of Ash and Steel Rewards

List of Total Rewards

Hunt of Ash and Steel
Astrite Astrite 500 Advanced Resonance Potion Advanced Resonance Potion x8 Advanced Energy Core Advanced Energy Core x8
Premium Sealed Tube Premium Sealed Tube x5 Premium Resonance Potion Premium Resonance Potion x5 Premium Energy Core Premium Energy Core x5
Forgery Advanced Supply Forgery Advanced Supply x12 Forgery Premium Supply Forgery Premium Supply x12 Sliverglow Bloom Sliverglow Bloom x30
Luminous Calendula Luminous Calendula x30 MF Tidal Residuum MF Tidal Residuum x40 MF Polygon Core MF Polygon Core x40
Cadence Bud Cadence Bud x20 Waveworn Residue 226 Waveworn Residue 226 x20 Shell Credit Shell Credit x200000

All Hunters Rite Rewards

Blighted Fangs Obtained Rewards
25
50
75
100
120

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Upcoming Events

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Wuthering Waves - Bountiful CrescendoBountiful Crescendo December 1, 2025 -
December 8, 2025
Earn double leveling material drops during this event!
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December 22, 2025
Earn Lollo Stamps and draw from Maji's lottery daily to earn rewards such as Lustrous Tides and Astrites!
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December 24, 2025
Mysterious items from Lahai-Roi have appeared in Honami City. Collect them all and earn rewards for investigating!
Wuthering Waves - Chord CleansingChord Cleansing December 17, 2025 -
December 24, 2025
Earn double echo and echo leveling material drops during this event!

Permanent Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Gifts of Thawing Frost Permanently Available
Lustrous Tides, Radiant Tides, Free Sanhua
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Lustrous Tides, Astrites, Crystal Solvent, Rank 5 Weapon Supply Chest: Winter Blume
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Shell Credit, Premium Energy Cores, Premium Resonance Potions, Free Yuanwu
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Astrites, Lustrous Tides, Resonators
Echo Hunters Permanently Available
Astrites
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Astrites, Premium Tuners, Premium Energy Cores, Shell Credits, Malleable Elite Class Echo
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Astrites, Forgery Premium Supply, Premium Tuners, Premium Energy Cores, Premium Resonance Potions, Shell Credits

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