Wuthering Waves 2.4 Aero Rover Breakdown – Echo Combos & Team Roles ~ HaploGamingChef

What Changed for Aero Rover in Patch 2.4?

With the 2.4 update in Wuthering Waves, Aero Rover finally found a strong spot in team setups, especially thanks to new units like Ciaccona and Cartethyia. These additions gave Aero Rover the buffs and synergy he needed to become viable, whether you're building him for sustained support or burst DPS.

In this guide, we’ll walk through Aero Rover’s updated kit, optimal builds, top Echo choices, synergy with key characters, and complete team compositions. Whether you're a new player or looking to upgrade your setup, this breakdown will help you get the most out of Aero Rover in version 2.4.

Understanding Aero Rover's Kit and Mechanics

Aero Rover's playstyle revolves around building up and consuming his Forte Circuit, which powers his strongest attack. His resonance skill, which has a short 3-second cooldown, lets him enter a mid-air combat state. From there, he can perform a two-hit combo that heals allies and generates Forte energy. This setup forms the basis of his core loop.

He also has access to a special heavy attack called Razor Wind, activated by holding the normal attack after specific triggers like a dodge counter or a Stage 3 combo. While this move isn't frequently used, it serves as a backup if you get interrupted mid-cast.

His Forte Circuit can be charged through multiple sources, including:

Intro skill
Basic attack Stage 3 or 4
Dodge counter
Resonance Liberation (if Cartethyia is on the team)

When the Forte Circuit is full, he gains access to a two-part enhanced skill that deals significant damage and restores a solid chunk of Concerto Energy. This move must be grounded, and if timed right, it can be swap-canceled after the first hit to activate the second part automatically.

Alternate Skill & Resonance Liberation Effects

Aero Rover also has a second resonance skill, usable while airborne. This converts debuffs like Spectro Frazzle into Aero Erosion. It comes with a longer 12-second cooldown and is situational—mostly used when converting debuffs is necessary.

His outro skill buffs the team's Aero Erosion stack limit, which is critical when running with Cartethyia and Ciaccona. Meanwhile, Resonance Liberation delivers a strong AoE attack, heals the team, and grants Forte stacks—especially effective with Cartethyia in the lineup. This ability can be used mid-air and returns Aero Rover to the ground, which is useful for rotation fluidity.

His passives provide:

+20% ATK after using his intro skill
+20% healing on Resonance Liberation

Aero Rover Builds: Support vs. Main DPS Explained

Aero Rover can flex into two main roles depending on your team needs—sustain support or primary damage dealer. Each role shifts how you build him, especially when it comes to weapon and Echo choices.

Support Build

If you're running him as a support, his signature weapon is non-negotiable. Not only does it boost his own performance, but it also unlocks his Aero Damage Amplification buff. With access to Refinement Rank 3 in patch 2.4, this weapon provides up to 18% Aero damage to the entire team. The materials to refine it can be found while exploring Septimont.

If you’re missing his signature, alternatives include:

Overture
Sword of Voyager

However, if you’ve unlocked Aero Rover, you should already have his signature through quest progression.

Main DPS Build

When you want Aero Rover as a core DPS, look for crit-scaling weapons. Since much of his damage scales off his Resonance skill:

Changli’s weapon is the best-in-slot
Emerald of Genesis or Camellya’s weapon are great second-tier picks
His signature weapon still works well here, especially at higher refinements or in dual-Aero comps

For hybrid or dual DPS setups, his signature weapon can boost the whole team’s Aero output.

Best Echo Sets and Stats

Your Echo selection depends heavily on team comp:

Rejuvenating Glow + Fallacy of No Return skill: Best for teams without Cartethyia
Bell-Borne Geochelone: Backup if Fallacy isn’t available
Moonlit Clouds: A good sub-DPS support option
Windward Pilgrimage + Fleurdelys skill: Best for Cartethyia comps, especially if Ciaccona applies Aero Erosion
Sierra Gale + Nightmare Felian Beringal: Easier to farm; solid across roles

Keep in mind that Aero Rover doesn't apply Aero Erosion on his own. He converts existing debuffs, so he relies on allies like Ciaccona or Phoebe (Confession state) to enable Windward Pilgrimage.

For Echo stats, prioritize:

4-Cost Echo: Crit Rate or Crit Damage
3-Cost Echo: Double Aero Damage Bonus
1-Cost Echo: ATK%

Substats:

Energy Recharge (~30–40%)
Crit Rate / Crit DMG
ATK%
Skill Damage Bonus
Flat ATK

Best Team Compositions for Aero Rover

Aero Rover thrives in specific team setups, especially when paired with characters who enhance his Aero damage or help manage Forte generation. While he has some flexibility, he’s most effective in compositions built around Ciaccona and Cartethyia.

Best Core Team: Ciaccona + Aero Rover + Cartethyia

This trio maximizes Aero Rover’s potential:

Ciaccona applies Aero Erosion consistently and boosts Aero damage
Cartethyia benefits from Rover’s Aero Erosion stack extension and returns buffs to him via her Liberation
Aero Rover brings team healing, damage, and Aero support to the table

Even without Ciaccona, Cartethyia still gains value from Rover’s Aero amplification. However, a sustain support like Shorekeeper or Verina may be better in that case.

DPS Rover Team Options

If you’re using Rover as a primary damage dealer, you'll still want Ciaccona in the team. Her buffs and ability to apply Aero Erosion make Windward Pilgrimage viable, and she provides reliable off-field damage.

Other good picks:

Zhezhi: Excellent support who buffs Resonance skill damage
Cantarella: Works as a Zhezhi alternative
Aalto: Boosts team-wide Aero damage and fits well in both DPS or hybrid setups
Shorekeeper, Verina, Baizhi: Great sustain supports depending on your healing and shield needs

This structure keeps the team balanced, giving you healing, buffs, and consistent Erosion stacks to make the most of Aero Rover’s enhanced kit.

Aero Rover Rotation Guide: Support and DPS Styles

Whether you're playing Aero Rover as a support or main damage dealer, understanding his rotation is key to maximizing both Forte generation and damage uptime. Here’s a breakdown for each playstyle.

Support Rotation (Without Cartethyia)

Start with Rover’s intro skill to enter mid-air mode:

Use both mid-air attacks
(Optional) Cast mid-air Resonance skill to convert a debuff
Use Resonance Liberation (Ultimate)
Use his skill again to re-enter air and repeat the two-hit combo
Plunge to the ground and cast the Enhanced Forte Skill
Use Echo skill
Use Outro skill (can swap-cancel Forte skill)

If you aren’t swap-canceling, make sure to press the skill button twice to activate both parts. If Echo wasn’t used before the Outro, you can still switch back to Rover and activate it with no buff penalty.

No-Intro Support Rotation (First Cycle)

Without the intro, begin by:

Basic attack Stage 2 > Stage 3 > Stage 4 to gain Forte
Use skill > mid-air attack combo
(Optional) Use mid-air Resonance skill
Liberation
Skill again > mid-air attacks
Plunge and use Enhanced Forte Skill
Echo skill > Outro

You can also follow up a plunge with Basic Attack Stage 4 to regain lost Forte points, especially if an earlier move missed.

Cartethyia Team Rotation

Cartethyia changes the flow since Rover gains 20 Forte stacks from her Liberation. With that in mind:

Use skill to go mid-air > combo attacks
Use Liberation
Mid-air skill or combo again
Plunge > Enhanced Forte Skill
Echo > Outro

If intro skill is available, use it to shorten the rotation slightly by removing one mid-air attack. However, be aware this might not provide enough Concerto energy unless you land a dodge or counter.

Sequences: How Each Upgrade Affects Aero Rover

Unlocking Aero Rover’s sequences significantly improves his efficiency and damage ceiling. Here’s what each upgrade offers:

Sequence 1: Grants resistance to interruption during mid-air attacks. Helps maintain flow and ensures Forte generation isn’t broken by enemy hits.
Sequence 2: Boosts healing from his kit. It’s more of a quality-of-life improvement than a necessity.
Sequence 3: Adds a 15% Aero damage bonus. This is the first big jump in damage output.
Sequence 4: Increases Resonance skill damage by 15% for 5 seconds after performing a mid-air attack. Great for maintaining consistent burst damage.
Sequence 5: Grants a 20% multiplier buff to Resonance Liberation, improving AoE potential and healing.
Sequence 6: Boosts the Enhanced Forte Resonance skill by 30%. This is the biggest single damage boost and a must-have for DPS builds.

If you're planning to invest in Aero Rover long-term, reaching Sequence 3 is a solid goal. Going all the way to Sequence 6 is best suited for those using him as a main DPS.

Conclusion

Aero Rover’s transformation in Wuthering Waves 2.4 gives him real versatility, whether as a support unit or main damage dealer. With access to healing, Aero damage amplification, and reliable Forte generation, he slots in naturally with premium characters like Ciaccona and Cartethyia.

His best-in-slot weapon is free and upgradeable, which makes him more accessible compared to other high-scaling characters. While his aerial playstyle can lead to missed hits on smaller enemies, smart rotations and proper Echo setup solve most issues. For players who already run Aero-based teams, especially with Ciaccona, Aero Rover is a strong pick that adds both utility and sustained output.

FAQs

Is Aero Rover good in patch 2.4?
Yes, especially with Ciaccona and Cartethyia. His kit gets a big boost from their synergy.

What’s the best weapon for Aero Rover?
His signature weapon is the best for both support and DPS roles, especially after refinement.

Can Aero Rover work without Cartethyia?
Yes, but he performs best when paired with Ciaccona for Aero Erosion and amplification.

Which Echo set should I farm?
For support: Rejuvenating Glow. For DPS: Windward Pilgrimage or Sierra Gale.

Does Aero Rover need high investment?
Not necessarily. His best weapon is free, and even without full sequences, he performs well with the right team.

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