Build Cartethyia around HP, Aero Erosion, and her Fleurdelys form: equip Defier’s Thorn, five-piece Windward Pilgrimage, and Reminiscence: Fleurdelys as her main Echo. Pair her with Ciaccona when available to apply Aero Erosion off-field, then build Conviction in Fleurdelys form before using the enhanced Resonance Liberation.
These recommendations reflect the cited build guides reviewed for Patch 3.6; rankings and targets can change with patches. Use the guide targets below as references, not guarantees of damage.
Cartethyia build at a glance
| Build slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Defier’s Thorn; Red Spring and Feather Edge are listed alternatives by WuWa Build. |
| Echo set | Five-piece Windward Pilgrimage. |
| Main Echo | Reminiscence: Fleurdelys. |
| 4-cost Echo main stats | CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, based on your overall balance. |
| 1-cost Echo main stats | HP% on all three 1-cost Echoes. |
| Substats | Get sufficient Energy Regen, then prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and HP%; Basic Attack DMG% and Liberation DMG% follow. |
Defier’s Thorn is the first choice in WuWa Build’s weapon ranking. Its HP% and bonuses against enemies affected by Aero Erosion suit Cartethyia’s kit. That ranking is the guide’s evaluation, not an official developer ranking. See WuWa Build’s Cartethyia guide for its weapon and Echo recommendations.
Echo stats and guide targets
Prydwen lists these out-of-combat stat ranges as targets: 35,000–50,000+ HP, 600+ DEF, 65–80%+ CRIT Rate, 240–270%+ CRIT DMG, 110%+ Energy Regen, and 30%+ Aero DMG Bonus. Prydwen notes that its recommendations assume S0 for five-star characters and assess total in-game stats while the character is in the party. Treat the ranges as that guide’s benchmarks rather than universal breakpoints.
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Cartethyia’s damage is HP-oriented, so do not follow a generic Attack-focused DPS build. For the detailed current ranges and build context, consult Prydwen’s Cartethyia guide.
Best teams for Cartethyia
Ciaccona is Prydwen’s strongest named Sub DPS pairing: she applies Aero Erosion off-field and provides damage amplification. The best third teammate depends on your roster and encounter; Prydwen lists Aero Rover, Chisa, and The Shorekeeper as options for different situations.
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| Team approach | What it offers | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Ciaccona plus a suitable support | Off-field Aero Erosion application and amplification for Cartethyia. | Choose the third slot for the encounter and your available characters; options named by Prydwen include Aero Rover, Chisa, and The Shorekeeper. |
| Lower-cost pairing with Sanhua | A free-to-play pairing identified by Prydwen. | It may not reproduce the same Erosion application and buff setup as a premium team. |
How Cartethyia’s kit and rotation work
Cartethyia’s form change and Erosion setup are central to her damage loop. In Fleurdelys/Manifest form, her attacks build Conviction; reaching 120 Conviction makes the follow-up Resonance Liberation available. That Liberation consumes Aero Erosion stacks. The character database states that each removed stack amplifies the targets’ damage taken by 20%, up to five stacks, and that the effect restores 50% of Cartethyia’s maximum HP.
- Use teammates to apply Aero Erosion and prepare their buffs before Cartethyia’s main damage window.
- Enter Fleurdelys/Manifest form and attack to build Conviction.
- When Conviction reaches 120, use the follow-up Resonance Liberation while Erosion stacks are available to consume.
- Adjust timing to the enemy and your team’s rotation rather than forcing a fixed sequence when buffs or Erosion are not ready.
These steps describe the mechanics, not frame-perfect button timings. Check the Cartethyia character database for skill descriptions and the current Prydwen guide for rotation and team updates.
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Skill upgrade priority
Prydwen’s priority is Forte Circuit, Resonance Liberation, Basic Attack, Resonance Skill, then Intro Skill. It notes that Resonance Skill and Intro Skill may be skipped to save resources with minimal damage loss. This is a guide recommendation; check the latest guide if a patch changes skill values or priorities.
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What is Cartethyia’s best weapon?
WuWa Build ranks Defier’s Thorn as her strongest option. Red Spring and Feather Edge are listed alternatives in that guide.
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Which Echo set should I use on Cartethyia?
Use five-piece Windward Pilgrimage with Reminiscence: Fleurdelys as the main Echo, following WuWa Build’s recommendation.
What main stats should Cartethyia’s Echoes have?
Use CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on the two 4-cost Echoes, depending on your build balance, and HP% on the three 1-cost Echoes. Prioritize sufficient Energy Regen, then CRIT and HP substats.
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Who is Cartethyia’s best teammate?
Prydwen names Ciaccona as her strongest Sub DPS pairing because of off-field Aero Erosion application and damage amplification. The third slot depends on your roster and encounter.
How does Cartethyia’s enhanced Liberation work?
In Fleurdelys/Manifest form, attacks build Conviction. At 120 Conviction, the follow-up Liberation becomes available and consumes Aero Erosion stacks; the character database says each stack increases damage taken by 20%, up to five stacks.
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