Introduction to Cartethiya in Wuthering Waves
Cartethiya is the upcoming character generating buzz in the Wuthering Waves community, thanks to her unique aero erosion mechanics and HP-scaling damage. With Kuro Games revealing her skills pre-release, many players are wondering whether she's worth pulling. This guide highlights the most important things to know about Cartethiya, including her synergy with Aero Rover, her role in team setups, and how much support she truly needs from characters like Ciaccona. This is not a full build guide, but rather a breakdown of key concepts to help you decide if Cartethiya fits your playstyle or account needs.
We’ll also go over how she uses aero erosion stacks for damage boosts, which units help her maximize output, and what gear options work best. If you’re planning to pull her on release, understanding her gameplay fundamentals is essential to avoid wasted resources and to build around her strengths from the start.
Cartethiya’s Damage Scaling and Aero Erosion Explained
Cartethiya scales her damage based on HP and aero erosion stacks applied to enemies. Her main attack ability, Fleurdelys, gains a 20% damage bonus per aero erosion stack, capping at five stacks. Her passive skill adds another 60% bonus based on enemy stack count. These effects mean that maximizing aero erosion uptime directly improves Cartethiya's total output.
Fleurdelys also alters aero erosion behavior: she amplifies it by 50% and slows down how quickly stacks fall off by another 50%. However, some of her attacks consume aero erosion immediately, so precise timing and character rotation become key. Overall, Cartethiya’s entire damage model revolves around keeping aero erosion consistently active on enemies.
Can Cartethiya Apply Aero Erosion Alone?
Cartethiya can apply up to five stacks of aero erosion on her own under the right conditions. Here's a breakdown:
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2 stacks from her Resonance Skill
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2 stacks from her Intro Skill
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1 stack from Stage 4 Basic Attack
This allows her to reach the maximum stack cap temporarily. However, because certain attacks consume stacks upon use, maintaining the max stack count consistently requires assistance. While Cartethiya is fairly self-reliant, she still performs best when paired with another character who supports aero erosion uptime.
Fleurdelys and Aero Erosion Interactions
Fleurdelys is Cartethiya’s key move, offering major amplification when aero erosion is present. However, this skill also consumes the stacks it benefits from. This creates a loop where players must constantly rebuild erosion stacks between cycles.
Thanks to the reduced erosion decay rate and Cartethiya’s ability to reapply stacks quickly, this is manageable—but she still benefits from a teammate who can help refresh or maintain erosion to keep damage peaks consistent. This is where support characters come into play.
Do You Need Ciaccona for Cartethiya’s Team?
Ciaccona isn’t essential, but she does make Cartethiya’s life easier. As a dedicated aero support, Ciaccona:
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Applies aero erosion reliably
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Provides 100% aero erosion amplification
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Uses Gusts of Welkin for added synergy
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Brings her own solid personal damage, further enhanced by Cartethiya’s Outro Skill
Still, unlike Zani needing Phoebe, Cartethiya doesn’t require Ciaccona to function. You can substitute Ciaccona with other buffers or support types and still get great results.
Why Aero Rover Is a Must for Cartethiya
Aero Rover is non-negotiable if you want Cartethiya to reach her full damage potential. Here's why:
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By default, aero erosion stacks cap at 3
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Aero Rover raises the cap to 6, allowing Cartethiya to fully benefit from her damage boosts
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Without him, she’s stuck underperforming even if she applies 5 stacks
Rover also brings synergy beyond erosion stacking:
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Cartethiya buffs Rover’s rotation via her Outro Skill (25 Forte points on Liberation)
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Rover’s signature sword buffs aero damage, benefiting Cartethiya in return
Luckily, Aero Rover is free-to-play accessible, so this requirement isn’t as restrictive as it sounds.
Best Team Compositions for Cartethiya
The ideal lineup to support Cartethiya looks like this:
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Cartethiya – Primary DPS
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Aero Rover – Erosion stack booster, aero amplifier
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Ciaccona (or alternative support)
Alternatives to Ciaccona include:
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Aalto – Provides aero damage amplification
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Phoebe – Helps Rover trigger Gusts of Welkin (since Rover cannot apply erosion alone)
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Shorekeeper or Verina – Provide healing and sustain without sacrificing buffs
This flexibility allows players to adapt based on what units they have while keeping Cartethiya’s performance intact.
Ideal Echo and Weapon Setups for Cartethiya
Cartethiya is HP scaling, which means her gear needs to reflect that:
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Best Echo Set: Gusts of Welkin
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Avoid: Moonlit Clouds, Rejuvenating Glow (not effective for HP DPS)
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Weapon: Her signature weapon boosts HP, making it her best option
For teammates:
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Use Moonlit on Aero Rover to enhance Fleurdelys output
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Rejuvenating Glow works better for Ciaccona or healers
Keep in mind: Echo set bonuses don’t stack, so using the same set on multiple characters won't double the effect.
Common Misconceptions and Set Bonus Tips
One common misunderstanding is assuming you can stack the Gusts of Welkin bonus across multiple characters. This is false. Only one set bonus applies, so building around that requires thoughtful assignment.
Also, while Ciaccona looks like a required unit due to her aero synergy, the reality is Cartethiya is more flexible than people assume. Thanks to her own erosion application and Rover's stack expansion, she can operate well with various setups.
Final Thoughts: Should You Pull for Cartethiya?
If you're short on high-scaling DPS units and have access to Aero Rover, Cartethiya is a smart pull. Her scaling is strong, her mechanics reward good rotation planning, and she's not locked behind rare or limited units. As long as you understand her reliance on aero erosion and build around it, you can get solid results.
For players who skipped Ciaccona or want to try new DPS options, Cartethiya is both accessible and rewarding—just don’t underestimate the value of Rover in your team.
Conclusion: Should You Pull for Cartethiya?
Cartethiya offers a fresh take on DPS roles in Wuthering Waves, combining HP scaling with aero erosion mechanics that reward smart team setups. Her ability to deal high damage is directly tied to how well you manage aero erosion stacks, making Aero Rover her most essential teammate. While Ciaccona adds strong value, she isn’t required for Cartethiya to perform well. With proper synergy and echo choices, Cartethiya fits seamlessly into both free-to-play and advanced accounts.
If you’re looking for a high-potential DPS that doesn’t rely on hard-to-get units and you enjoy optimizing rotations, Cartethiya is a great pick. Just make sure you have Aero Rover built and ready.
FAQ: Cartethiya in Wuthering Waves
Q: Is Cartethiya a must-pull character?
A: Only if you’re prepared to use Aero Rover. With him, she becomes a top-tier DPS option.
Q: Do I need Ciaccona to run Cartethiya effectively?
A: No, Ciaccona is helpful but replaceable with other buffers like Aalto or Verina.
Q: What makes Aero Rover necessary?
A: He increases the aero erosion stack limit to 6, unlocking Cartethiya’s full damage scaling.
Q: What echo set should Cartethiya use?
A: Gusts of Welkin is best due to her aero synergy and HP-scaling mechanics.
Q: Can echo set effects stack across characters?
A: No, set bonuses do not stack if equipped on multiple team members.
Q: Is Cartethiya free-to-play friendly?
A: Yes. She works best with Aero Rover, who is a free character.
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