Character Overview
Cartethyia is a top-tier 5-star Aero DPS who utilizes Aero DMG and Aero Erosion mechanics. As the Blessed Maiden of Rinascita, she commands powerful Aero energy through her Sword, dealing massive area-of-effect damage while applying the Aero Erosion status to enemies.
Her unique mechanic revolves around building Aero Erosion stacks through her Normal Attacks and Resonance Skill, then consuming them to unleash devastating Resonance Liberation damage in her enhanced Fleurdelys form. At S0, she is already one of the strongest DPS characters in the game, with her power scaling excellently into higher Resonance Chains.
Cartethyia excels in both Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes content, providing consistent high damage output with strong burst potential during her Fleurdelys windows. She is also the first HP-scaling DPS in the game, making her build uniquely different from traditional ATK-based characters.
Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Forte Circuit | 5/5 | Core mechanic. Most damage dealt in Fleurdelys mode comes from Forte Circuit. |
| Normal Attack | 4/5 | Applies Aero Erosion, summons Divine Swords, decent sustained damage. |
| Resonance Skill | 4/5 | Applies Aero Erosion, summons swords, good damage in both forms. |
| Resonance Liberation | 4/5 | Transforms into Fleurdelys, consumes Erosion for massive burst. |
| Intro Skill | 2/5 | Entry damage, applies initial Aero Erosion and summons first sword. |
Skills & Abilities
Basic Attack: Incarnation
Perform up to 4 consecutive slashes dealing Aero DMG. The fourth hit deals increased damage and applies 1 Aero Erosion stack. In Fleurdelys form, replaced by Basic Attack - Fleurdelys (up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG and restoring Conviction).
| Stage | Damage (Lv.90) |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 58.2% HP |
| Stage 2 | 64.5% HP |
| Stage 3 | 42.8% x 2 HP |
| Stage 4 | 118.6% HP + 1 Aero Erosion |
| Heavy Attack | 92.4% HP |
| Dodge Counter | 78.3% HP x 2 |
Resonance Skill: Sword of Virtue
Dash forward and unleash an Aero slash, dealing Aero DMG and applying 2 stacks of Aero Erosion. Summons one Divine Sword. In Fleurdelys form, replaced by Sword to Answer Waves' Call (pulls enemies, deals Aero DMG, restores Conviction).
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 148.5% + 168.2% HP |
| Aero Erosion | 2 stacks applied |
| Sword Summoned | 1 of 3 Divine Swords |
| Concerto Regen | 12 |
| Cooldown | 12s |
Resonance Liberation: Blade of Howling Squall
Consume all Aero Erosion stacks to unleash a massive Aero explosion. Each stack consumed increases damage by 20%. Transforms into Fleurdelys for 12s (Manifest state). Second Liberation in Fleurdelys form deals damage in a straight line and restores 50% HP.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base DMG | 365.8% HP |
| Per Stack Bonus | +20% DMG |
| Max Stack DMG (6) | 730.6% HP |
| Manifest Duration | 12s |
| Energy Cost | 125 |
| Cooldown | 20s |
Forte Circuit: Tempest
Cartethyia's core mechanic. Accumulates Conviction through attacks in Fleurdelys form. At 120 Conviction, enables second Liberation. All three Divine Swords must be summoned for maximum damage.
| Mechanic | Effect |
|---|---|
| Conviction Generation | Fleurdelys attacks restore Conviction on hit |
| Max Conviction | 120 |
| Second Liberation | Enabled at 120 Conviction |
| HP Restoration | 50% HP restored on second Liberation |
Inherent Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aero Erosion Mastery | +25% Aero Erosion damage when enemies are afflicted. |
| Blessed Maiden's Grace | +15% Aero DMG Bonus for 15s after casting Liberation. |
| Team Buff | +15% Aero DMG for the team when Cartethyia is active. |
| Outro Skill | Amplifies next character's Aero DMG by 20% for 15s. |
Best Weapons
Defier's Thorn (Signature)
Effect - Thorn of Defiance:
Max HP increased by 12%. 15s after casting Intro Skill or Basic Attack, ignore 8% target DEF while dealing damage. If target has at least 1 stack of Aero Erosion, DMG is amplified by 20%.
Why Best: Perfect synergy with Cartethyia's HP-scaling kit. The DEF ignore and Aero Erosion amplification match her rotation perfectly. No other weapon comes close.
Red Spring
Effect - Crimson Bloom:
ATK increased by 12%. When dealing Basic Attack DMG, gain 10% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 14s (stacks up to 3). When Concerto Energy is consumed, gain 40% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 10s.
Alternative: Good stat stick with Crit Rate substat. Provides consistent Basic Attack DMG bonus, works well for sustained damage builds.
Blazing Brilliance
Effect - Searing Light:
ATK increased by 12%. Gains 1 stack of Searing Feather on dealing damage (0.5s cooldown), +5 stacks on Resonance Skill cast. Each stack gives 4% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, removed after 12s at max).
Alternative: Good for Skill-focused builds with Crit DMG substat. Works well if you use Skill frequently in rotation.
Guardian Sword (3-Star)
Effect - Guardian's Will:
Resonance Skill DMG Bonus +12%. HP% substat directly benefits her HP-scaling kit.
F2P Choice: Best budget option. Despite being 3-star, the HP% substat makes it outperform many 4-star swords for Cartethyia. Easy to obtain and refine.
Best Echo Build
Sonata Effect: Windward Pilgrimage
2-piece: Aero DMG +10%
5-piece: When hitting a target with Aero Erosion, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Main Echo: Reminiscence: Fleurdelys
Reminiscence: Fleurdelys is the best main echo for Cartethyia, providing 20% Aero DMG Bonus (exclusive for her and Aero Rover). Nightmare: Kelpie is a good alternative 4-cost but Fleurdelys should be used in the main slot.
Echo Stats Priority
| Cost | Main Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| 4-COST | Crit Rate & Crit DMG |
| 4-COST | Crit Rate & Crit DMG |
| 1-COST | HP% |
| 1-COST | HP% |
| 1-COST | HP% |
Substats Priority
| Priority | Stat | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRIT Rate | Essential |
| 2 | CRIT DMG | Essential |
| 3 | HP% | High |
| 4 | HP (flat) | Medium |
| 5 | Energy Regen | Low-Medium |
Best Team Compositions
Premium Team (With Ciaccona)
Strategy: Ciaccona applies Aero Erosion off-field and provides 24% Aero DMG Bonus via Solo Concert. Chisa builds Erosion stacks and increases max Erosion stacks to 6 via her Outro. Cartethyia enters with full buffs to unleash Liberation at max stacks.
High Damage Alternative
Strategy: Aalto provides consistent Aero Erosion application. Shorekeeper offers healing, buffs, and Rejuvenating Glow resonance. Strong damage output with excellent survivability for endgame content.
F2P Alternative
Strategy: Aero Rover at RC6 provides healing and good damage. Their Outro increases max Aero Erosion stacks to 6. Baizhi is the free healer with decent buffs. This team is fully obtainable without gacha (except Cartethyia herself).
Rotation Guide (Premium Team)
- Start with Chisa: Cast Resonance Skill, then Basic Attack string up to Death Snip, followed by Thread Withdrawn.
- Cast Liberation: Fill Forte bar, enter Chainsaw Mode with Resonance Skill, perform full Sawring combo.
- Finish with Sawring - Eradication: Switch to next Resonator. Outro increases max Aero Erosion stacks to 6.
- Switch to Ciaccona: Intro generates 1 Musical Essence and inflicts 1 Erosion stack. 2 Basic Attacks for another Essence and Solo Concert (24% Aero DMG Bonus).
- Build Ciaccona's Forte: Once full, cast Heavy Attack to group enemies, then Liberation and switch to Cartethyia.
- Cartethyia enters: Intro applies 2 Erosion stacks and summons Sword of Discord. 3 Basic Attacks for another Erosion stack and Sword of Divinity.
- Cast Resonance Skill: Two more Erosion stacks and Sword of Virtue. With all three swords on-field, plunge attack to recall them and transform into Fleurdelys with Liberation.
- Fleurdelys (Manifest, 12s): Cast Resonance Skill to group enemies. Jump for Upward Cut, then 3 Mid-air attacks.
- Cast 2nd Resonance Skill: Deal damage and pull enemies. 3 Basic Attacks to restore Conviction.
- Cast Heavy Attack: Enhance with Basic Attack immediately after. Another Basic Attack for Upward Cut.
- Cast second Liberation: Massive damage in a straight line, restoring 50% HP. Each Erosion stack amplifies by 20%.
- Swap out: Use Outro to amplify team's Aero DMG and switch to Chisa. Repeat cycle.
Tip: Always build Erosion stacks before casting Liberation. The more stacks, the higher the burst damage. Aim for 6 stacks (max) for optimal damage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Top-tier DPS with high damage ceiling
- First HP-scaling DPS — unique build path
- Self-sufficient Aero Erosion application
- Dual-form mechanic adds depth and flexibility
- Strong at S0, scales well with Resonance Chains
- Excellent AoE damage for mob clearing
- Outro Skill buffs next character's Aero DMG
Cons
- Limited weapon options (most swords are ATK-based)
- Requires stack management (6 Erosion stacks optimal)
- Energy-hungry (needs 115-120% Energy Regen)
- Complex rotation with form switching
- Signature weapon significantly improves performance
- Needs Ciaccona or similar for optimal team synergy
Resonance Chain (Constellations)
| Sequence | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Blessed Maiden's Resolve | Max HP increased by 23% and flat HP +2,000. Makes reaching 50,000 HP much easier. |
| S2 | Thorned Crown | When in Fleurdelys form, Conviction generation increased by 50%. Faster second Liberation cycles. |
| S3 | Divine Judgment | Resonance Liberation DMG Multiplier increased by 60%. Blade of Howling Squall damage significantly boosted. |
| S4 | Windward Blessing | When casting second Liberation, all nearby teammates gain +25% Aero DMG Bonus for 20s. Team-wide buff. |
| S5 | Fleurdelys Unbound | Manifest state duration extended by 4s (total 16s). More time for Fleurdelys combos. |
| S6 | Eternal Maiden | All Aero DMG ignores 15% enemy DEF. Second Liberation consumes only half Conviction (60 instead of 120). Maximum power spike. |
Value Assessment: S1 is highly recommended for the HP boost. S2 and S3 provide significant damage increases. S4 makes her a team buffer. S6 is whale territory but transforms her into the highest Aero DPS in the game.
Character Comparison
| Aspect | Cartethyia | Jinhsi | Carlotta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Aero | Spectro | Glacio |
| Weapon | Sword | Broadblade | Pistol |
| Scaling | HP | ATK | ATK |
| Burst Type | Form-switching | Stack-based Liberation | Charge shots |
| Complexity | High | Medium | Medium |
| S0 Power | SS | SS | S |
| Team Flexibility | Medium (needs Ciaccona) | High | High |