The Wuthering Waves 2.4 update introduced Cartethyia as a playable character. The Blessed Maiden is a 5-star Aero Resonator who wields a Sword in combat. She is a powerful main DPS who utilizes the Aero Erosion mechanics to deal considerable damage to enemies. By pairing her up with other suitable characters and equipping her with the right gear, players can make the most out of her abilities. On that note, this guide provides Cartethyia’s best build in Wuthering Waves, and includes information about her best weapons, Echoes, team compositions, and more.
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Wuthering Waves Cartethyia Build Guide
| Rarity | 5-star |
| Attribute | Aero |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Combat Role | Main DPS |
| Strength | • Powerful Aero DPS who uses Aero Erosion |
| Weakness | • Doesn’t have many support options |
Cartethyia is a brand-new damage dealer in Wuthering Waves who has two playable forms: Cartethyia and Fleurdelys. Players ideally need to switch between both for efficient gameplay, and must note that the latter form deals higher damage. She is the first character in the game whose abilities scale off of HP, and she can use them to deal significant Aero DMG and Aero Erosion DMG to enemies. Moreover, her Inherent Skill buffs her damage to opponents afflicted by Aero Erosion, giving her an additional damage boost. All of this makes the Blessed Maiden a force to be reckoned with during battle.
Best Weapons for Cartethyia in Wuthering Waves
Defier’s Thorn is Cartethyia’s signature weapon in the game and is the best choice. This Sword is designed for her and dovetails with her kit perfectly. Apart from that, the following weapon options can serve her well:
| Weapon | Rarity and how to get | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
 Defier’s Thorn | 5-star; Gacha | • Increases max HP. • Ignores 8% DEF of enemies. • Buffs damage to enemies if affected with Aero Erosion. |
 Red Spring | 5-star; Gacha | • Increases Crit Rate. • Buffs Basic Attack DMG by 10%. • Provides Basic Attack DMG Bonus after consuming Concerto Energy. |
 Emerald of Genesis | 5-star; Gacha | • Increases Crit Rate. • Provides Energy Recharge. |
 Guardian Sword | 3-star; Gacha | • Increases max HP. • Provides Resonance Skill DMG Bonus. |
Players can either equip Cartethyia with Red Spring (Camellya’s signature weapon) or Emerald of Genesis (standard 5-star weapon) in case they do not have access to Defier’s Thorn. Both of them can provide considerable Crit Rate and other advantages to the character. However, it is important to note that the ATK buff provided by these Swords will be wasted on the Blessed Maiden.
Players looking for an F2P option can select the 3-star Guardian Sword. It provides HP with its substat, which is very useful for Cartethyia.
Best Echoes for Cartethyia in Wuthering Waves
The latest Windward Pilgrimage Echo set, released in version 2.4, is the best-in-slot option for Cartethyia. Its Sonata Effects are designed for her and buff her Crit Rate and Aero DMG against enemies struggling with Aero Erosion. Players who have yet to farm this set can go for any of the following choices:
| Echo Set | Main Echo | Sonata Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Windward Pilgrimage |  Fleurdelys | • 2-piece: Aero DMG +10%. • 5-piece: Hitting a target with Aero Erosion increases Crit Rate by 10% and grants 30% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s. |
| Gusts of Welkin | Fleurdelys | • 2-piece: Aero DMG +10%. • 5-piece: Inflicting Aero Erosion on enemies increases Aero DMG for all Resonators in the team by 15%, and for the Resonator triggering this effect by an additional 15%, lasting for 20s. |
| Sierra Gale |  Feilian Beringal | • 2-piece: Aero DMG +10%. • 5-piece: Aero DMG +30% for 15s after releasing Intro Skill. |
Gusts of Welkin with the Fleurdelys main Echo can serve as a great alternative Echo set for Cartethyia, as it can inflict Aero Erosion and buff the Aero DMG of the entire party. Newer players who have yet to explore Rinascita can equip her with the Sierra Gale set, which provides an Aero DMG buff to the wielder.
Echo Main Stats Priority
When selecting the Echoes for Cartethyia, it is recommended to use the ones with the following main stats:
- Cost 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
- Cost 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
- Cost 1: HP%
- Cost 1: HP%
- Cost 1: HP%
Since Cartethyia’s abilities scale off of her HP, it is recommended to go for 1-cost Echoes that offer this particular stat. Aside from that, it is recommended to prioritize Crit stats in higher cost Echoes over Aero DMG Bonus, considering the Resonator gets the latter stat from various other sources.
Echo Sub Stats Priority
Here are the sub stats players should prioritize on Cartethyia’s Echoes:
- Crit Rate
- Crit DMG
- Basic Attack DMG
- HP%
- Energy Regen
To comfortably use Cartethyia’s Resonance Burst in every rotation, aim for at least 120% Energy Regen.
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Best Team Comps for Cartethyia in Wuthering Waves
As of now, there aren’t multiple viable team compositions for Cartethyia since not many characters have kits related to Aero Erosion. Due to this, Ciaccona is the best teammate for the Blessed Maiden as she can apply Aero Erosion stacks on enemies. Moreover, Aero Rover can function as an amazing teammate who can heal and support Cartethyia.
Best Cartethyia Team
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
|---|---|---|
 Cartethyia |  Ciaccona |  Rover |
Best F2P Team
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
|---|---|---|
Cartethyia |  Aalto | Rover |
Rovers who do not have Ciaccona can choose Aalto as the sub-DPS in their Cartethyia teams. While he is not as powerful, this 4-star can get the job done and provide value.
