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Cartethyia Wuthering Waves artwork
Aero Main DPS

Wuthering Waves Resonator guide

Cartethyia build, teams, weapons, and Echoes

Aero carry with strong payoff when the team supports her Erosion mechanic.

AeroSwordMain DPS5★ ResonatorReviewed for Version 3.5
Best weaponDefier's Thorn
SonataWindward Pilgrimage
Echo cost4-4-1-1-1

Skill priority

1 Forte Circuit
2 Resonance Liberation
3 Resonance Skill
4 Intro Skill

Rotation

DPR reference

BA Basic Attack · HA Heavy Attack · MA Mid-air Attack · [ ] active state

Rotation reference: Chems DPR · Fleurdelys rotation.

  1. BA234
  2. Intro
  3. Skill
  4. BA234
  5. MA3
  6. Ult1
  7. [F]Skill12
  8. [F]MA12
  9. [F]BA345
  10. [F]BA2345
  11. Reminiscence: Fleurdelys
  12. Ult2
  13. Outro

Team compositions

Best teamRecommended
Main damageCartethyiaLeads the damage planSetup helperCiacconaSets up the damage dealerSupport slotChisaCompletes the team

Ciaccona 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.

Second-best teamStrong alternative
Main damageCartethyiaLeads the damage planSetup helperCiacconaSets up the damage dealerSupport slotRoverCompletes the team

Ciaccona 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.

Easy-to-build teamFree / low-rarity
Main damageCartethyiaLeads the damage planSetup helperSanhuaSets up the damage dealerSupport slotRoverCompletes the team

Sanhua 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.

Other compatible teammatesMore options

Use these grouped options to understand the wider roster around the complete teams above.

Setup optionsChoose a helper that matches the damage plan.
Support optionsChoose the sustain or final support shown in a reviewed team.

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 checking Cartethyia before building a profile, start with Main DPS, Defier's Thorn, and Windward Pilgrimage. Then use the complete team cards below to check whether the recommended route matches your roster.

BiSBest in slot: usually the strongest listed weapon for the character.SonataThe Echo set bonus you are trying to activate.Echo costThe cost pattern for your five equipped Echoes, such as 4-3-3-1-1.Main EchoThe Echo you usually place in the active main Echo slot.

Cartethyia guide overview

Cartethyia is an Aero Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. Their recommended build starts with Defier's Thorn, while their 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: CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG
  • Priority 2: HP% for her damage scaling
  • Priority 3: Flat HP
  • Priority 4: Energy Regen only if Liberation is not ready on time
Investment guide

Sequence overview

Each Sequence node comes from duplicate copies of this Resonator. Expand a node for the exact in-game effect and use the short line for a quick read.

6Sequence nodes
Main Damage DealerPowerful damage dealerTractionPulls targets within range towards a specific positionAero DMG AmplificationProvides Aero DMG Amplification for a specific Resonator in the teamAero ErosionUtilizes Aero Erosion for combat advantage
S1 to S6

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.

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.