Q&A: How Do I Know When a Rush Event Is About to Start?
Rush event timing explained โ how to predict the start, set reminders, and never miss reset.
Quick Answer
Rush events in Wittle Defender run on a rotating 3-week cycle: Summon Rush (pull scrolls count) โ Treasure Rush (Hammers count) โ Artifact Rush (Artifact materials count). Each Rush lasts about a week. You can see the current event timer in the Events tab โ the countdown tells you exactly when it ends and what comes next. No in-game notification exists for Rush starts, so you either check the Events tab daily or watch the WittleAI Discord for announcements.
The 3-Week Rush Cycle
Week 1 โ Summon Rush: Every Normal and Rate-Up scroll you use earns points. Thresholds at 15, 25, 35, 50, 65 spins (and higher) unlock ranking rewards. Both Normal and Rate-Up summons count toward the same total. Week 2 โ Treasure Rush: Hammers spent on Treasure upgrades earn points. Save Epic and Rare Hammers from Abyss Crusade for this window. Week 3 โ Artifact Rush: Artifact material spending counts. Less impactful for most players unless you're deep into Artifact development.
How to Know When Rush Is Starting
Check the Events tab. The current event's countdown timer is always visible. When a Rush ends, the next Rush in the cycle starts shortly after โ usually same day. There is no push notification. Your best options: (1) Check Events tab daily as part of your routine. (2) Join the WittleAI Discord โ announcements posted when events go live. (3) Watch for the weekly Summon Event banner going active in the summon screen โ that confirms Summon Rush is live.
What to Save Before Each Rush
Before Summon Rush: Stack Normal Scrolls and Rate-Up Scrolls. Do not pull outside this window unless you have a specific reason. Before Treasure Rush: Stop spending Hammers in the week before. Farm Abyss Crusade hard for Epic/Rare Hammers. Before Artifact Rush: Save Artifact materials if you are actively developing Artifacts. Most mid-game players skip Artifact Rush and focus on Summon and Treasure windows only.
Common Mistakes
Pulling scrolls outside of Summon Rush โ you lose ranking rewards for the same pulls you would have made anyway. Spending Hammers before Treasure Rush starts โ timing matters, same effort = missed points. Thinking a Rush 'started early' โ the timer in Events tab is the source of truth. Waiting for a notification that never comes โ there is no push alert, check manually.
When This Advice Changes
New hero release Rush events sometimes break the normal cycle โ a special Hero Rush can overlap or replace a standard week. These are tied to new Sublime/Mythic hero releases (Levin Archangel, God Ruler, etc.) and come with unique quest chains. Keep an eye on official Discord announcements for out-of-cycle Rush events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wittle Defender notify you when a Rush event starts?
No. There are no push notifications for Rush events. Check the Events tab in-game daily or watch the WittleAI Discord for announcements.
Do Normal Scrolls and Rate-Up Scrolls both count for Summon Rush?
Yes. Both Normal and Rate-Up summons count toward the same Summon Rush point total. You do not need to use only Rate-Up scrolls.
How long does each Rush event last?
Approximately one week per Rush. The exact timer is visible in the Events tab. The cycle runs: Summon Rush โ Treasure Rush โ Artifact Rush, then repeats.
Can I rank up in Rush without spending money?
Yes. F2P players can reach meaningful Rush thresholds by saving scrolls and Hammers for the right window. The first few ranking tiers (15, 25, 35 spins) are reachable without spending.
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