Hitting a target with Aero Erosion increases Crit. Rate by 10% and grants 30% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
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Resonator file · Cartethyia
Cartethyia
- Nation
- RinascitaRagunna
- Released
- 12 June 2025
- Signature weapon
Defier's Thorn
Full Weapon Ranking
Best-in-slot through accessible backup choices, with the 5-star options ranked ahead of the 4-star and craftable ones.
5-Star Tier
- Rank #1
Defier's Thorn
- Base ATK
- 412
- HP
- 72.2%
Signature weapon and best-in-slot.
A Free Knight's TarantellaView full weaponMax HP is increased by 12%. 15s after casting Intro Skill or Basic Attacks, ignore 8% of the target's DEF when dealing damage. If the target has at least 1 stack of Aero Erosion, the DMG taken by the target is Amplified by 20%.
- Rank #2
Guardian Sword
- Base ATK
- 300
- HP
- 30.4%
Accessible F2P option with an HP bonus that supports Cartethyia's HP scaling.
UnifiedView full weaponResonance Skill DMG Bonus is increased by 12%.
- Rank #3
Emerald of Genesis
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Stormy ResolutionView full weaponIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When Resonance Skill is cast, increases ATK by 6%, stacking up to 2 time(s). This effect lasts for 10s.
- Rank #4
Red Spring
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Beyond the CycleView full weaponIncrease ATK by 12%. When dealing Basic Attack DMG, the wielder gains 10% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 14s. This effect can be triggered once per second, stacking up to 3 times. When the wielder's Concerto Energy is consumed, gain 40% Basic DMG Bonus for 10. This effect can be triggered once per second and ends when the wielder is switched off the field.
- Rank #5
Unflickering Valor
- Base ATK
- 412
- Energy Regen
- 77.0%
Laughter PrevailsView full weaponIncrease Crit. Rate by 8%. Casting Resonance Liberation gives 24% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 10s. Dealing Basic Attack DMG gives 24% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 4s.
- Rank #6
Blazing Brilliance
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Crimson PhoenixView full weaponATK increased by 12%. The wielder gains 1 stack of Searing Feather upon dealing damage, which can be triggered once every 0.5s, and gains 5 stacks of the same effect upon casting Resonance Skill. Each stack of Searing Feather gives 4% additional Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for up to 14 stacks. After reaching the max stacks, all stacks will be removed in 12s.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #7
Somnoire Anchor
- Base ATK
- 462
- ATK
- 18.2%
Meow!View full weaponGain 1 stack of Hiss when dealing damage to the target, with 1 stack generated every 1s. Hiss: each stack increases the wielder's ATK by 2% for 3s, stacking up to 10 times. Switching off the wielder clears all stacks. Gaining 10 stacks increases the wielder's Crit. Rate by 6%.
- Rank #8
Sword#18
- Base ATK
- 388
- ATK
- 36.5%
Best F2P / craftable option.
DaybreakView full weaponWhen the Resonator's HP drops below 40%, increases Heavy Attack DMG Bonus by 18% and gives 5% healing when dealing Heavy Attack DMG. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 8s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Setup
5pc Windward Pilgrimage
Recommended Main Echo
Reminiscence: Fleurdelys
Main Slot Bonuses
Aero DMG +10%.Hitting a target with Aero Erosion increases Crit. Rate by 10% and grants 30% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Echo Skill
Summon the Windcleaver to attack the target, dealing 27.36% Aero DMG 8 times and 136.80% Aero DMG once.
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 10.00% Aero DMG Bonus. If this Resonator is Rover: Aero or ???, grant another 10.00% Aero DMG Bonus.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 20s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
CRIT Rate For the best stat distribution, always select the opposite Critical main stat on your Echo relative to your weapon's substat.
4-cost
CRIT DMG 1-cost
HP% 1-cost
HP% 1-cost
HP% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Cartethyia pieces.
- CRIT Rate
- CRIT DMG
- HP%
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Basic Attack DMG Bonus -
Energy Regen -
Others
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Forte Circuit -
Resonance Liberation -
Resonance Skill -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
Main DPS
Main DPS
Cartethyia Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Cartethyia
Outro Skill
Wind's Divine Blessing
Aero DMG dealt by the active Resonator in the team other than Cartethyia / Fleurdelys to targets with Negative Statuses is Amplified by 17.5% for 20s.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Ciaccona Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Ciaccona
Outro Skill
Windcalling Tune
Aero Erosion DMG dealt to targets near the active Resonator is Amplified by 100% for 30s.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Chisa Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Chisa
Outro Skill
Unraveling - Law Zero
Grant Resonant Thread of Closure to all nearby Resonators in the team for 20s. While in Resonant Thread of Closure: - When an attack hits, increase the max stacks of Includes Spectro Frazzle, Havoc Bane, Fusion Burst, Glacio Chafe, Electro Flare and Aero Erosion. and Electro Rage increases the damage dealt by the next Electro Flare. This effect is removed once triggered. the target can receive by 3 for 15s. Unstackable. - Inflicting Negative Status or dealing Includes Spectro Frazzle DMG, Havoc Bane DMG, Fusion Burst DMG, Glacio Chafe DMG, Electro Flare DMG, and Aero Erosion DMG. grants When dealing damage to the targets affected by Unseen Snare, ignore 18% of their DEF. for 15s.
Alternative
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Alternative
Rover (Aero)
Outro Skill
Storm's Echo
Grant **Aeolian Realm** to all nearby Resonators in the team for **30s**. Aeolian Realm effect: - Upon hitting a target, increase the maximum stack of **Aero Erosion** the target can receive by **+3** for **10s**. This effect is not stackable. > ⚠️ Only functional in one team: Cartethyia + Ciaccona. Outside that team, generalist supports (Shorekeeper, Verina) are stronger.
Alternative
Sanhua
Outro Skill
Silversnow
The incoming Resonator has their Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Rotation Note
Chisa → Ciaccona → Cartethyia.
Worth Knowing
Remember Aero Rover is the 2nd character in the rotation with Chisa or Shorekeeper on the team, but they open the rotation with Sanhua on the team. Also use Skyfall Severance to convert Havoc Bane into Erosion if you use them with Chisa!
Main DPS
Main DPS
Changli Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Changli
Outro Skill
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Cartethyia Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Cartethyia
Outro Skill
Wind's Divine Blessing
Aero DMG dealt by the active Resonator in the team other than Cartethyia / Fleurdelys to targets with Negative Statuses is Amplified by 17.5% for 20s.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Shorekeeper Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Rotation Note
VERY difficult teams to play, won't net good results for most. Pick your second teammate based on preference in strengths/playstyle. Verina is always stronger with Jinhsi.
Basic Attack
Sword to Carve My Forms
Basic Attack - Cartethyia
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG.
Following Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 4, inflict 1 stack of Aero Erosion on targets hit and summon Sword of Divinity's Shadow.
Up to 1 Sword of Divinity's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting for 20s.
Heavy Attack - Cartethyia
Consume STA to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG and summoning Sword of Discord's Shadow. Can be performed in mid-air.
Up to 1 Sword of Discord's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting for 20s.
This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG.
Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia
Release Normal Attack button while airborne to perform Plunging Attack at the cost of STA, dealing Aero DMG, also considered Aero Erosion DMG.
Normal Attack shortly after the Plunging Attack to perform Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 2.
Casting Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia recalls all Sword Shadows. Based on the types and number of Sword Shadows recalled, perform different forms of Plunging Attack and obtain the corresponding Heart of Virtue, Mandate of Divinity, and Power of Discord.
Dodge Counter - Cartethyia
Press Normal Attack shortly after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG.
Resonance Skill
Sword to Bear Their Names
Resonance Skill - Cartethyia
Attack the target, launch nearby enemies, and then plunge them to the ground, dealing Aero DMG and inflicting 2 stacks of Aero Erosion on the targets hit. This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG. Can be performed in mid-air.
Following Cartethyia - Resonance Skill, summon Sword of Virtue's Shadow.
Up to 1 Sword of Virtue's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting for 20s.
Forte Circuit
Tempest
Cartethyia unlocks new moves when she transforms into Fleurdelys:
Basic Attack - Fleurdelys
Basic Attack - Cartethyia is replaced by Basic Attack - Fleurdelys.
Perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys
Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia is replaced by Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys.
Perform up to 3 consecutive attacks in the air at the cost of STA, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
While airborne, hold Normal Attack to cast Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 3.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly afterward to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 3.
While airborne, casting Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call and Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides resets the cycle of Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys.
Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys
Heavy Attack - Cartethyia is replaced by Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys.
Thrust forward to deliver a focused strike, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit. This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG.
Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys
While casting Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys, Tap Normal Attack again to cast Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys: fall back and blast the area in a straight line in front, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit. This instance of DMG is considered Basic Attack DMG.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly after casting Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys to cast Upward Cut - Fleurdelys.
Upward Cut - Fleurdelys
While Fleurdelys is on the ground, Jump to cast this skill, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Dodge Counter - Fleurdelys
Dodge Counter - Cartethyia is replaced by Dodge Counter - Fleurdelys.
Press Normal Attack shortly after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly afterward to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 4.
Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call
Resonance Skill - Cartethyia is replaced by Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call.
Summon a force field near the target's location to continuously pull in nearby targets, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction on hit.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides
Following Resonance Skill - Sword to Answer Waves' Call, Tap Resonance Skill again to call down a giant Sword Shadow to crush an area around the target, creating a force field to pull in nearby targets, dealing Aero DMG to ground targets, and restoring Conviction on hit.
Follow up with Basic Attack shortly afterward to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 3.
The Resonance Skill enters cooldown if Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides is not cast within a certain period or when switching to another Resonator.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Resonance Liberation
A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers
Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers
By reducing HP to 50% of the Max HP, Cartethyia transforms into Fleurdelys, unlocking new moves and entering the Manifest state for 12s.
Can be performed in mid-air.
Entering Manifest clears all Conviction.
As Fleurdelys, Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 5, Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2, and Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides instantly trigger 1 instance of Aero Erosion DMG and reduce the Aero Erosion stack on the target hit by 1.
- Ending the state will not clear Resonance Energy.
- No HP cost when HP is below 50%.
More detail
Fleurdelys's attacks restore Conviction on hit. When Conviction reaches 120 points, Tap Resonance Liberation to cast Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall.
When Conviction is below 120 points, Tap Resonance Liberation to transform back into Cartethyia. When in Manifest, casting Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers as Cartethyia consumes no Resonance Energy.
When Fleurdelys has Heart of Virtue in Manifest:
- Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 4 will generate a force field to Stagnate the targets within the range.
- Fleurdelys's resistance to interruption increases.
Heart of Virtue is removed when Manifest ends.
When Fleurdelys has Mandate of Divinity in Manifest:
Aero Erosion DMG is Amplified by 50% and the damage interval is decreased by 50% for enemies within a certain distance from Fleurdelys.
Mandate of Divinity is removed when Manifest ends.
When Fleurdelys has Power of Discord in Manifest:
When casting Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 5, Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2 and Enhanced Heavy Attack - Fleurdelys or after Resonance Skill - May Tempest Break the Tides deals damage, raise the Aero Erosion stacks on all nearby targets to the highest count among the targets.
Power of Discord is removed when Manifest ends.
More detail
Fleurdelys will transform back to Cartethyia during quest dialogues, environmental interaction animations, or using Utilities.
Fleurdelys can walk on water. Doing so on deep waters continuously consumes STA. When in walking state, Fleurdelys can step out of a high place and walk in mid-air by continuously consuming STA.
Avatar - Cartethyia
As Fleurdelys, when Conviction is below 120 points, Tap Resonance Liberation to perform Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 2 and temporarily transform back to Cartethyia, which pauses the timer on Manifest.
Can be cast in mid-air. Casting the skill in mid-air performs Mid-air Attack - Cartethyia.
Avatar - Fleurdelys
When in Manifest, casting Resonance Liberation as Cartethyia performs Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2 without consuming Resonance Energy and transforms her back to Fleurdelys, which resumes the timer on Manifest.
Can be cast in mid-air. Casting this skill in mid-air performs Mid-air Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 1.
Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall
When Fleurdelys has 120 points of Conviction, Resonance Liberation - A Knight's Heartfelt Prayers is replaced by Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall.
Casting Resonance Liberation - Blade of Howling Squall removes all Conviction, ends Manifest, restores 50% of Max HP, and then deals Aero DMG to all targets in an area along a straight line in front. Upon hitting the target, remove all stacks of Aero Erosion on the target. Each stack removed Amplifies the DMG taken by the targets by 20%, up to 5 stacks.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Intro Skill
Sword to Mark Tide's Trace
Cartethyia - Sword to Mark Tide's Trace
Deal Aero DMG and inflict 2 stacks of Aero Erosion on targets hit. Summon Sword of Discord's Shadow.
Up to 1 Sword of Discord's Shadow may exist at the same time, lasting 20s.
Tap Normal Attack shortly after Cartethyia - Sword to Mark Tide's Trace to perform Basic Attack - Cartethyia Stage 2.
Fleurdelys - Sword to Call for Freedom
Thrust forward to impale the target, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction.
Tap Normal Attack shortly after Fleurdelys - Sword to Call for Freedom to cast Basic Attack - Fleurdelys Stage 2.
Inherent Skills
A Heart's Truest Wishes
The healing received by all Resonators other than Cartethyia/Fleurdelys in the team is increased by 20% and their resistance to interruption is enhanced. If Rover: Aero is in the team, Rover: Aero additionally restores 25 Windstrings upon casting Omega Storm.
Wind's Indelible Imprint
Targets with 1 to 3 stacks of Aero Erosion take 30% more DMG from Cartethyia and Fleurdelys. Targets with more than 3 stacks of Aero Erosion additionally take 10% more DMG from Cartethyia and Fleurdelys for each stack of Aero Erosion they have, up to 3 stacks.
Wind's Divine Blessing
Aero DMG dealt by the active Resonator in the team other than Cartethyia/Fleurdelys to targets with Negative Statuses is Amplified by 17.5% for 20s.
Sword
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Resonance Chain
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Sequence 1: Crown Destined by Fate
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.
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Sequence 2: Blade Broken by Tempest
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 stacks 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.
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Sequence 3: Prisoner Hanged in the Tower
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 Skill - Blade of Howling Squall is increased by 100%.
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Sequence 4: Sacrifice Made for Salvation
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.
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Sequence 5: Hope Reshaped in Storms
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.
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Sequence 6: Freedom Found in Storm's Wake
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.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games, supplemented with reviewed Wuthering Waves Wiki data under CC BY-SA.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Cartethyia?
Cartethyia is a Aero element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Cartethyia use?
Cartethyia uses a Sword in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Cartethyia?
Cartethyia is a 5-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Cartethyia play?
Cartethyia serves as: Main Damage Dealer, Aero Erosion, Aero DMG Amplification, Traction.
When was Cartethyia released?
Cartethyia was released on 12 June 2025.
What is Cartethyia's signature weapon?
Cartethyia's signature weapon is Defier's Thorn.