When the Tales From Mt. Firmament event first lit up the server in late June 2024, one player—let's call him Jamie—hit the ground running. Having just pushed his Union Level to 14 and wrapped up the “Voyage to Firmament” main quest, Jamie found himself standing at the edge of Mt. Firmament, itching to grab every Astrite and upgrade material he could get his hands on. Like many Wuthering Waves fans back then, he had no idea that this event would become a rite of passage: a four-stage checklist that demanded exploration, puzzle-solving, and a couple of level 120 boss fights that were anything but a walk in the park.

The event ran from June 28 to August 13, 2024, and the rules were straightforward: complete tasks in four stages unlocked by progressing through the main story. The rewards were the usual suspects—Astrite, Premium Resonance Potions, Premium Energy Cores, Premium Sealed Tubes, and Shell Credits. But for Jamie, the real prize was the thrill of clearing each stage without losing his cool.

Stage One – First Impression

For the first stage, the game didn't throw anything too gnarly at Jamie. The tasks were mostly a warm-up, but they still required him to keep his eyes peeled. He followed the main quest route and soon found himself entering the Sagachi Springs near Hongzhen. One quick detour later, he activated the resonance tower at Hongzhen—a classic “press the button and collect the goods” moment. The real meat of this stage came from a Stone Lift Challenge perched atop a large cliff. Jamie had to climb up, step on pressure plates in the right order, and rotate the stones so the beam of light hit its target. It was a bit fiddly, but nothing a patient player couldn't handle.

Stage Two – Following the Truthseeker's Path

Once Jamie had finished the main quest “Voyage to Firmament,” stage two unlocked and the difficulty ticked up a notch. He knocked out the first task by simply following “Truthseeker's Pass.” Then came two Clang Bang echo challenges, one after another. Jamie had to admit, the Clang Bang arenas were a blast—fast, chaotic, and exactly the kind of content that made Wuthering Waves feel alive. The stage wrapped up with a fight against a Lumiscale Construct. At that point in the game, the construct was more bark than bite, especially if Jamie focused his attacks when its core was exposed. A couple of well-timed rotations later, the mechanical beast was scrap metal.

Stage Three – The Long Game

Stage three was where Jamie started to sweat. After completing “Truthseeker's Pass,” the game asked him to dip into the side quest “Mirrored Loong's Pearl.” He only needed to finish the first ritual, so that was a piece of cake. But then came a Clang Bang challenge at the dragon head at Loong's Crest, followed by another Stone Lift Challenge. The real kicker, though, was the Mighty Lightcrusher—a level 120 behemoth with a health pool that seemed to stretch on for miles. Jamie placed a waypoint right beside the arena because he knew he'd be making the walk of shame more than once. His advice to anyone attempting this fight: don't sleep on your dodge timing, and play the long game if your team isn't stacked.

Final Stage – When the Snow Clears

By the time Jamie unlocked the final stage, he had already finished the main quest “When the Snow Clears” and was almost running on fumes. The tasks here were a mixed bag. First, he had to round up at least 30 Whindchimers—those little bell icons scattered across Mt. Firmament—and hand them over to Xian'ge in Hongzhen. He kicked himself for not collecting more of them during the story, but with a bit of backtracking, he got it done. Next, a short side quest, followed by a small puzzle to break a seal. The final test, however, was a doozy: Protective Scales, another level 120 construct lurking under Loong's Crest. This one hit like a truck, but Jamie had learned his lesson. He placed a waypoint nearby, kept his dodges sharp, and after a few attempts, the construct crumbled.

Rewards and Reflection

For all that effort, the event showered Jamie with Astrite, Premium Resonance Potions, Premium Energy Cores, Premium Sealed Tubes, and Shell Credits. It wasn't just the loot that made the grind worthwhile—it was the journey itself. Looking back from 2026, Tales From Mt. Firmament stands out as one of those early events that shaped how Wuthering Waves would design its world content. The mix of exploration, echo challenges, puzzles, and high-level boss fights was the blueprint for many events to come. For anyone diving into the game today, revisiting this event's legacy is a reminder that sometimes the best rewards come from the toughest climbs.

Here is a quick recap of the four stages and their key tasks:

Stage	Unlock Requirement	Key Tasks	Notable Challenge
First Impression	Reach UL 14 & enter Mt. Firmament	Main quest, Sagachi Springs, tower activation, stone lift	Stone lift puzzle
Stage Two	Complete Voyage to Firmament	Truthseeker's Pass, two Clang Bang echoes, Lumiscale Construct	Lumiscale Construct
Stage Three	Complete Truthseeker's Pass	Mirrored Loong's Pearl, Clang Bang, stone lift, Mighty Lightcrusher	Mighty Lightcrusher (level 120)
Final Stage	Complete When the Snow Clears	30 Whindchimers, side quest, seal puzzle, Protective Scales	Protective Scales (level 120)

At the end of the day, Jamie walked away with a full inventory and a few battle scars. The event had thrown everything but the kitchen sink at him, and he had come out on top. That, as any Rover would tell you, is the name of the game. 🎮