Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways - Wuthering Waves (05 May - 11 May)

Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways - Wuthering Waves (05 May - 11 May)

The **Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways** is a permanent weekly combat game mode in *Wuthering Waves*, introduced in Version 2.1. The specific cycle from **May 5 to May 11, 2025**, falls within a weekly rotation that resets every Monday. Below is a detailed guide for this event during that period.

### Event Overview
- **Type**: Permanent Weekly Challenge (roguelite-style combat mode).
- **Location**: Access via the red gateway in **Ragunna City, Rinascita**, or through the **Recurring Challenges** menu.
- **Duration**: Weekly cycle from May 5, 2025 (Monday) to May 11, 2025 (Sunday), resetting on May 12, 2025, at 4:00 AM (server time).
- **Objective**: Clear **13 Memory Zones**, including combat encounters, rest zones, and boss fights, to earn **Illusive Points** and rewards.

### Unlock Requirements
To participate, you must:
- Reach **Union Level 30**.
- Complete the prologue of **Chapter II** in the main story quest, *Through the Sea Thou Break*, to access **Ragunna City** in **Rinascita**.
- Finish the side quest **Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways**, which becomes available after activating the **Resonance Nexus** in Ragunna City. Teleport to the Nexus, head left, and interact with **Encore’s Cosmos** on a chair to start the quest.

### Gameplay Mechanics
- **Team Composition**: Form a team of **three Resonators**. Each week, specific **Dreamscape Aid Resonators** (e.g., Phoebe, Jinhsi, Shorekeeper, Verina) offer a **150% Illusive Points bonus** when included. These resonators are tagged with “Points x150%” in the team selection menu.
- **Memory Zones**: Navigate 13 zones:
- Combat zones involve defeating enemies to earn **Metaphors** (buffs) and **Dream Fragments** (currency).
- **Memory Zones 6 and 12** are rest zones for exchanging Dream Fragments for additional Metaphors.
- **Memory Zones 7 and 13** are boss fights, where defeating bosses allows you to spend **Waveplates** for extra rewards.
- **Metaphors**: Buffs enhance ATK, Crit, DMG, Basic Attacks, Heavy Attacks, Resonance Skills, or Resonance Liberation. Some, labeled **Dreamscape Power**, boost the **Lucid Dream** effect.
- **Lucid Dream**: A powerful ability charged by dealing damage. When activated, it triggers buffs for 10 seconds, varying by weekly Dreamscape Aids and Metaphors. Save it for boss zones for maximum impact.
- **Waveplate Cost**: Claiming **Remnant Crystal** rewards after defeating bosses in Zones 7 and 13 costs **60 Waveplates** per claim (or 120 for double rewards). Rewards include Sealed Tubes, Tuners, Supply Chests, and Echoes from the selected Tacet Field.

### Rewards
- **Illusive Points**: Earn up to **6,000 points weekly** to claim all rewards. Using Dreamscape Aid Resonators allows you to reach this in one run (up to 6,000 points); otherwise, multiple runs cap at 4,500 points per run, but points are cumulative.
- **Weekly Rewards**:
- Up to **160 Astrite** (equivalent to one Convene pull).
- Sealed Tubes, Tuners, and Supply Chests containing Echoes.
- Additional upgrade materials (exact quantities may vary).
- **Claiming Rewards**: Spend Waveplates in Memory Zones 7 and 13 for extra loot, similar to Tacet Field rewards but with fewer Echoes.

### Tips and Strategies for May 5–11, 2025
- **Team Building**: Check the Dreamscape Aid Resonators for May 5 via the event menu. For example, if Electro DPS units like **Xiangli Yao** or **Calcharo** are featured (as in some cycles), prioritize them for the 150% point bonus and synergy with weekly buffs. Free-to-play options include **Rover (Havoc)** as a main DPS, paired with **Yuanwu** (if an Aid Resonator) and **Baizhi** or **Verina** for support.
- **Maximize Points**: Include at least one Dreamscape Aid Resonator to hit 6,000 Illusive Points in one run. If you lack them, run the mode twice to accumulate points.
- **Lucid Dream Usage**: Save the Lucid Dream ability for boss fights in Zones 7 and 13 to clear them efficiently.
- **Waveplate Management**: Prioritize spending Waveplates on this mode over Tacet Fields if you need Tuners or upgrade materials, as it offers comparable rewards with weekly Astrite.
- **Check Buffs**: Metaphors are simpler than those in *Depths of Illusive Realm*. Focus on buffs that enhance your main DPS’s primary damage source (e.g., Basic Attacks for Rover).

### Troubleshooting
- **Missing Gateway**: If the portal isn’t at the expected location in Ragunna City, ensure you’ve completed the side quest. Check your quest log, teleport via the event page, or verify you’re facing the correct direction (some players report it appearing behind them).
- **Progression Issues**: If you haven’t unlocked the mode, progress through the main story to reach Chapter II and activate the Resonance Nexus in Ragunna City.

### Notes
- The mode is a condensed version of *Depths of Illusive Realm*, offering a weekly routine for Astrite and materials.
- Community feedback suggests it’s enjoyable for its lack of timers and cumulative points system, though some find the rewards underwhelming compared to Tacet Fields. Suggestions include reducing Waveplate costs or adding trial characters.
- The specific Dreamscape Aid Resonators and buffs for May 5–11, 2025, aren’t detailed in available sources, as they change weekly. Log in on May 5 to view them in-game.

If you need help with team builds or specific resonators for this period, let me know!