Cartethyia is a 5-star Aero Resonator in Wuthering Waves who brings a unique HP-scaling, dual-form combat style. She transitions between her agile “Cartethyia” form and the burst-heavy “Fleurdelys” form, making her a deadly hypercarry who excels at applying and amplifying Aero Erosion effects.This guide will delve into optimizing Cartethyia's potential, covering Cartethyia skill priorities, best weapons, ideal Echo sets, and optimal team compositions.
▍Cartethyia Overview
Cartethyia stands out as a hypercarry due to her unique HP scaling for damage, fluid transition between forms and high synergy with Aero Erosion teams.
- Element: Aero
- Role: HP-scaling Hypercarry / Main DPS
- Combat Style: Dual-form (Cartethyia ↔ Fleurdelys)
- Core Mechanic: Applies & amplifies Aero Erosion on enemies
▍Cartethyia Skill Priority & Stat Focus
Cartethyia Skill Priority
1. Forte Circuit – ★★★★★ (High Priority)
Enables dual-form play and enhances burst potential
2. Resonance Liberation – ★★★★★ (High Priority)
Main source of damage and triggers Fleurdelys form
3. Normal Attack – ★★★ (Medium Priority)
Important for consistent damage and Resolve generation
4. Resonance Skill – ★ (Low Priority)
Applies Aero Erosion, but lower damage
5. Intro Skill – ★ (Low Priority)
Useful for setup only
Cartethyia Key Stats
- Crit Rate / Crit DMG – Balance for maximum burst
- HP% – Primary scaling stat
- Aero DMG Bonus – Boosts elemental output
- Energy Regeneration – Helps maintain ultimate uptime
▍Best Weapons for Cartethyia
Top Choices
Defier's Thorn (5★) – Cartethyia signature weapon
HP% sub-stat, Aero DMG bonus, DEF ignore on Aero Eroded enemies
Red Spring (5★) – Strong alternative
Crit Rate sub-stat, boosts Basic Attack damage
Emerald of Genesis (5★) – Viable option
Crit Rate and Energy Regen (ATK% passive less ideal)
F2P Option
Guardian Sword (3★)
HP% sub-stat makes it more effective than many 4★ options
▍Cartethyia Best Echo Sets
Main Set: Windward Pilgrimage (5-piece)
2-piece: +10% Aero DMG
5-piece: +10% Crit Rate and +30% Aero DMG Bonus for 10s after hitting an Aero Eroded enemy
Effect: Perfect synergy with her Aero Erosion playstyle
Transitional Set: Gusts of Welkin (2-piece) + Sierra Gale (2-piece)
Solid alternative while farming for 5-piece Windward Pilgrimage
Main Echo Recommendation
Reminiscence: Fleurdelys (4-Cost)
Boosts Aero DMG and summons Windcleaver for extra burst
Use before Resonance Liberation
Echo Stat Priority
Cost 4 Echoes (x2): Crit Rate / Crit DMG (consider HP% if lacking signature weapon)
Cost 3 Echoes (x2): HP%
Cost 1 Echo (x1): HP%
Sub-stats to Prioritize
1. Crit DMG
2. Crit Rate
3. HP%
4. Energy Regen
5. Basic ATK DMG Bonus
6. Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus
Recommended Cost Setup: 4-4-1-1-1
▍Cartethyia Best Team Compositions
Premium Aero Erosion Team
Main DPS: Cartethyia
Sub-DPS/Support: Ciaccona
High Aero Erosion uptime, excellent Outro Skill boost
Healer/Sub-DPS: Aero Rover
Aero Erosion synergy, team healing, Aero DMG bonus
Hypercarry Variant
Main DPS: Cartethyia
Sub-DPS/Buffer:
Ciaccona – Best synergy (Aero)
Sanhua – Fast ATK buffs (if Aero uptime is acceptable)
Support:
Shorekeeper / Verina – Healing, Crit buffs, DMG boosts
F2P-Friendly Team
Main DPS: Cartethyia
Support/Sub-DPS: Yangyang – Aero DMG + Energy Regen
Healer: Baizhi – Stable heals and minor buffs
By following this comprehensive guide, you'll be well-equipped to unleash Cartethyia's full potential and dominate the battlefields of Wuthering Waves with her elegant and destructive Aero Erosion power!
