Wuthering Waves Resonator guide
Cartethyia build, teams, weapons, and Echoes
Aero carry with strong payoff when the team supports her Erosion mechanic.
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Skill priority
Team compositions
Main damageCartethyiaLeads the damage plan
Setup helperCiacconaSets up the damage dealer
Support slotChisaCompletes the teamCiaccona handles the main setup while Chisa completes the team. Cartethyia's best specialist team is Ciaccona plus Chisa. Aero Rover is the accessible healing alternative; both Chisa and Aero Rover raise the Erosion stack limit, while Cartethyia's Sequence 2 reduces her dependence on a third-slot stack helper. Shorekeeper is the safer multi-wave comfort option.
Main damageCartethyiaLeads the damage planSetup helperCiacconaSets up the damage dealer
Support slotRoverCompletes the teamCiaccona handles the main setup while Rover completes the team. Cartethyia's best specialist team is Ciaccona plus Chisa. Aero Rover is the accessible healing alternative; both Chisa and Aero Rover raise the Erosion stack limit, while Cartethyia's Sequence 2 reduces her dependence on a third-slot stack helper. Shorekeeper is the safer multi-wave comfort option.
Main damageCartethyiaLeads the damage plan
Setup helperSanhuaSets up the damage dealerSupport slotRoverCompletes the teamSanhua handles the main setup while Rover completes the team. Cartethyia's best specialist team is Ciaccona plus Chisa. Aero Rover is the accessible healing alternative; both Chisa and Aero Rover raise the Erosion stack limit, while Cartethyia's Sequence 2 reduces her dependence on a third-slot stack helper. Shorekeeper is the safer multi-wave comfort option.
Use these grouped options to understand the wider roster around the complete teams above.
These characters appear in reviewed teams, but every possible combination is not guaranteed. Use the complete teams above as the safest starting point.
New player reading guide
If you are only checking Cartethyia before selecting your Resonators, start with Ciaccona and Chisa for the best specialist route. Aero Rover is the free healing alternative, while Shorekeeper is the safer multi-wave option. Cartethyia's Sequence 2 increases the Erosion stack limit and makes the third slot less mechanically mandatory.
Cartethyia guide overview
Cartethyia is an Aero Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. Its recommended build starts with Defier's Thorn, while its Echo plan uses Windward Pilgrimage. The guide also covers stat priorities, compatible teammates, and a practical rotation.
Quick build
- Role
- Main DPS
- Team type
- Aero Erosion
- Best weapon
- Defier's Thorn
- Alternate weapons
- Red Spring / Blazing Brilliance / Feather Edge
- Sonata
- Windward Pilgrimage
- Echo cost
- 4-4-1-1-1
- Main Echo
- Reminiscence: Fleurdelys
- Main stats
- Crit Rate & Crit DMG / HP%
Stat priority
- Priority 1: Energy Regen until satisfied
- Priority 2: CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG
- Priority 3: HP% for her damage scaling
- Priority 4: Flat HP
Sequence overview
Each Sequence level comes from duplicate copies of this Resonator. Expand a level for the exact in-game effect and use the short line for a quick read.
Sequence effects
S1Crown Destined by FateGain Zeal that lasts for 10s when Cartethyia's or Fleurdelys's attacks directly damage and defeat targets inflicted with Aero Erosion.…+
Gain Zeal that lasts for 10s when Cartethyia's or Fleurdelys's attacks directly damage and defeat targets inflicted with Aero Erosion.
In the Zeal state, upon defeating enemies, the next move that directly damages targets raises the Aero Erosion stacks on the targets to the highest count among the targets defeated. This will not exceed the current max Aero Erosion stack limit. Zeal is removed afterward and enters a 1s cooldown.
When Fleurdelys's Conviction hits 30/60/90/120, Fleurdelys's Crit. DMG is increased by 25% for 15s, up to 4 stacks. The duration of this effect does not reset upon gaining new stacks. After casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, the increased Crit. DMG is removed.
S2Blade Broken by TempestCasting Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers increases the max stack limit of Aero Erosion on targets within a certain range by 3 stacks.…+
Casting Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers increases the max stack limit of Aero Erosion on targets within a certain range by 3 stacks. The next attack that directly damages the target inflicts 3 stack of Aero Erosion on all targets within a certain range and immediately triggers the Aero Erosion DMG on the targets hit once without consuming the Aero Erosion stacks.
The DMG Multipliers of Cartethyia's Basic Attack, Heavy Attack, Dodge Counter, and Intro Skill are increased by 50% and the DMG Multiplier of her Mid-air Attack is increased by 200%.
After casting Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia, every 1 type of Sword Shadow recalled reduces the cooldown of Resonance Skill - Cartethyia by 1s.
S3Prisoner Hanged in the TowerBasic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 5, Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2, Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys, and Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides now inflict 2 stacks of Aero Erosion on the targets…+
Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 5, Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2, Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys, and Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides now inflict 2 stacks of Aero Erosion on the targets hit.
The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall is increased by 100%.
S4Sacrifice Made for SalvationAfter Resonators in the team inflict Havoc Bane, Fusion Burst, Spectro Frazzle, Electro Flare, Glacio Chafe, orAero Erosion, all Resonators in the team gain 20% DMG Bonus for all Attributes for 20s.+
After Resonators in the team inflict Havoc Bane, Fusion Burst, Spectro Frazzle, Electro Flare, Glacio Chafe, orAero Erosion, all Resonators in the team gain 20% DMG Bonus for all Attributes for 20s.
S5Hope Reshaped in StormsWhen Cartethyia or Fleurdelys takes a fatal blow, they will not be downed by this instance of damage, but instead gain a Shield equal to 20% of Cartethyia's Max HP for 10s.…+
When Cartethyia or Fleurdelys takes a fatal blow, they will not be downed by this instance of damage, but instead gain a Shield equal to 20% of Cartethyia's Max HP for 10s. This effect can be triggered once every 10 min.
The HP cost for casting Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers is reduced to 25% of Max HP.
S6Freedom Found in Storm's WakeAfter casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, raise the Aero Erosion stacks on the target hit to max.…+
After casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, raise the Aero Erosion stacks on the target hit to max. Casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall no longer removes the Aero Erosion stacks on the target.
Within 30s after casting Intro Skill - Sword to Mark Tide's Trace, Intro Skill - Sword to Call for Freedom, Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers, and Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall, when any Resonator in the team inflicts Aero Erosion on the targets with max stacks of Aero Erosion, immediately trigger the Aero Erosion DMG once.
The targets take 40% more DMG from Fleurdelys.
Reviewed for Version 3.5 · public game data and guide references. Calculation sources are noted where they directly inform a recommendation.
Simple play pattern
- Set up both teammates before giving Cartethyia the main damage window.
- Use the listed Sonata and main Echo as the first build target, then improve substats slowly.
- If the team feels stressful, use the helper to choose a real healer or safer third slot.
Build priority
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Safety
- Bring a healer if learning
- Data note
- Reviewed for Version 3.5
Cartethyia is treated as a high-priority carry path in WaveKit when you own their core partners or weapon.
Cartethyia FAQ
What is the best Cartethyia build in Wuthering Waves?
Cartethyia's recommended WaveKit setup is Aero Erosion DPS, using Defier's Thorn, Windward Pilgrimage, and Reminiscence: Fleurdelys as the main Echo target.
What stats should Cartethyia use?
Start with Crit Rate & Crit DMG / HP%. If the rotation feels uncomfortable, improve Energy Regen or defensive comfort before chasing perfect substats.
What teams work with Cartethyia?
Cartethyia's best specialist team is Cartethyia / Ciaccona / Chisa. Aero Rover is the accessible healing alternative, while Shorekeeper is a safer multi-wave option. Cartethyia's Sequence 2 increases the Erosion stack limit and reduces her dependence on a third-slot stack helper.
Is Cartethyia beginner friendly?
Cartethyia's current difficulty is listed as Moderate. If you are learning, pair them with safer sustain or defensive support.
