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Wuthering Waves (WuWa)

Capturing Starlight Event Guide

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Version 3.0 → New Map: Lahai-Roi
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Wuthering Waves - Capturing Starlight

Capturing Starlight is an event in Wuthering Waves 3.0. See how to play, how to unlock Capturing Starlight, event schedule, and all available rewards here!

How to Play Capturing Starlight

Take Photos of Lahai-Roi's Hotspots

Capturing Starlight Preview

The Capturing Spotlight event tasks players with taking pictures of the designated targets in Lahai-Roi for rewards like Astrite and development materials!

In this Photo Event, you will be joining Silan and Ancelo in creating the Voidworm Rider's Lahai-Roi Hotspots Tour, a commemorative work to showcase the region's landscapes.

Lahai-Roi Interactive Map and 100% Guide

Capturing Starlight Photo Locations

Jump to a Location!
Photo I Photo II Photo III
Photo IV Photo V Photo VI
Photo VII Photo VIII Photo IX

Capturing Starlight I

Photo Spot Location Photo Example

The first picture-taking spot is found in Fangspire Chasm on the flyover road. Teleport to the Resonance Nexus and walk straight to the left to find Silan pointing at the Riseway.

After taking the photo, talk to Silan and share your thoughts before heading to the next location.

Fangspire Chasm Map and Exploration Guide

Capturing Starlight II

In Bjartr Woods, Ancelo is waiting just a few feet away from the Resonance Nexus. Talk to him and have a conversation about food to get the 2nd photo. For this particular stage, you don't need the camera.

Bjartr Woods Map and Exploration Guide

Capturing Starlight III

Photo Spot Location Photo Example

For the third spot, Ancelo will be waiting at the right-side edge of the flyover being constructed in Argentflare Drapes. Teleport to the Resonance Beacon in the Lightfall Tunnel and ride the Expedition Motorbike from there to quickly get to the area.

Expedition Motorcycle: How to Unlock

Capturing Starlight IV

Photo Spot Location Photo Example
Time Settings 20:00-22:00

To get the fourth photo, complete Where Wisdom Lights the Way to have the Petroglyphs be lit up.

From there, head to the area by teleporting to the Mawburrow Desert Resonance Nexus. A short conversation via WavesLine will pan out and you will have to adjust the time to 20:00 to 22:00 for the spot to be available.

Where Wisdom Lights the Way Quest Guide

Capturing Starlight V

Photo Spot Location Photo Example

Use the Resonance Beacon to the north of Startorch Academy in Etching Plains to find Silan on top of the stone ramp. Once there, take a photo of the institution and talk to Silan about your future as a student.

Etching Plains Map and Exploration Guide

Capturing Starlight VI

For the sixth scenario, teleport to the Resonance Beacon in Mawburrow Desert, just beside the Farer's Road Route Constructor in Operation: Frontier Renewal, and head south to the open area of the desert where Ancelo and Silan are nowhere to be found.

Walk a few steps southeast to find an enemy trying to attack the students. Then, defeat it and talk to the pair to complete the scenario.

Operation: Frontier Renewal Event Guide

Capturing Starlight VII

Photo Spot Location Photo Example

The seventh photo is located to the right of the Golden Spiral, where Ancelo will be waiting beside a large rock formation. Climb up to the top using the grappling points and take a photo of the Spiral before heading back to him.

Capturing Starlight VIII

Photo Spot Location Photo Example

In Starward Riseway, teleport to the Resonance Nexus to find Silan sitting on a ledge above the area. Use the grappling point beside her and head to the phototaking spot. After taking a picture of the Spacetrek Collective Hologram, talk to Silan to complete the scenario.

Starward Riseway Map and Guide

Capturing Starlight IX

For the final scenario, head back to where you first met Silan and Ancelo and interact with them. This prompts a short dialogue about their motivation to create the Photo Collection and their future aspirations, with the event being completed afterwards.

Capturing Starlight Event Information

Released on December 25, 2025

Event Start December 25, 2025
Event End February 4, 2026
How to Unlock Complete Main Quest Chapter III Act I, What Burns Beneath Frostlands, to unlock

The Capturing Starlight event released on Version 3.0, alongside the new Lahai-Roi region where the event takes place. Take photos of the different areas and get the rewards!

3.0 Banners, Release Date, and Summary

Capturing Starlight Rewards

All Rewards

Capturing Starlight Rewards
Astrite Astrite x270 Advanced Resonance Potion Advanced Resonance Potion Advanced Energy Core Advanced Energy Core
Advanced Sealed Tube Advanced Sealed Tube - -

You may earn Astrites and upgrade materials for your characters by playing through the event.

Wuthering Waves Related Guides

Wuthering Waves - Events
List of Events and Schedule

Current Events

All Events and End Dates
Ascendant Aces IconAscendant Aces
January 15, 2026
Back to Solaris IconBack to Solaris
February 4, 2026
Gifts of Freshers Week IconGifts of Freshers Week
February 4, 2026
LetLet's Go, to Startorch Academy!
February 4, 2026
Capturing Starlight IconCapturing Starlight
February 4, 2026
Persona Sonic Collab IconPersona Sonic Collab
February 4, 2026
Lahai-Roi Pioneers IconLahai-Roi Pioneers
Permanent
Operation: Frontier Renewal IconOperation: Frontier Renewal
Permanent
Peaks of Prestige: Rekindled Duel IconPeaks of Prestige: Rekindled Duel
Permanent

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Date and Summary
Wuthering Waves - Beyond the WavesBeyond the Waves January 1, 2026 -
January 19, 2026
Log-in daily and complete tasks to win random rewards by revealing tiles on a board!
Wuthering Waves - Bountiful CrescendoBountiful Crescendo January 1, 2026 -
January 15, 2026
Earn double leveling material drops during this event!
Wuthering Waves - Startorch RacingStartorch Racing January 15, 2026 -
February 4, 2026
Use your Expedition Motorbike and race through 7 gradually unlocking courses and win rewards!
Wuthering Waves - Signs of a Silent StarSigns of a Silent Star January 22, 2026 -
February 4, 2026
7 stages will gradually unlock that Rovers must resolve in order to fix and decode a message!
Wuthering Waves - Chord CleansingChord Cleansing January 28, 2026 -
February 4, 2026
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
Awakening Journey Permanently Available
Lustrous Tides, Astrites, Crystal Solvent, Rank 5 Weapon Supply Chest: Winter Blume
Rumbling Hollows Permanently Available
Shell Credit, Premium Energy Cores, Premium Resonance Potions, Free Yuanwu
Depths of Illusive Realm Permanently Available
Astrite, Premium Tuners, Phantom: Impermanence Heron
Voyage's Beginning Permanently Available
Astrites, Lustrous Tides, Resonators
Echo Hunters Permanently Available
Astrites
Somnium Labyrinth Permanently Available
Astrites, Premium Tuners, Premium Energy Cores, Shell Credits, Malleable Elite Class Echo
Tales of the Isles Permanently Available
Astrites, Forgery Premium Supply, Premium Tuners, Premium Energy Cores, Premium Resonance Potions, Shell Credits

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