Today, the 2.4 version of Wuthering Waves is officially launched, and the highly anticipated new five-star limited character Cartethyia also meets with players. This character with both high appearance and a unique skill mechanism has attracted countless eyes since it was exposed. Now, let us take a deep look at Cartethyia, master the essence of her skills and training techniques, and exert her full strength in the game.
Character background and setting
Cartethyia was originally named Fleurdelys. She was a resonator created by Ming Shiki of Lina Xita and was recognized by the Order as the main resonator of Lina Xita. In the second outbreak of the black tide twenty years ago, she took the lead to suppress the black tide and was martyred. However, the turn of fate allowed her to be reborn as Cartethyia, resonate with the drifter, and be determined to become someone who can defeat, save and protect each other. Her dual form setting is closely linked to the “Power of the Lord of the Year”. Her normal form symbolizes the restraint of the “Guardian”, while the awakened form is the liberation of power under the “Ming-style erosion”. This unique background setting adds a lot to her character’s charm.
Detailed explanation of skill mechanism
Normal attack – Four-stage continuous slash
Cartethyia’s normal attack can perform 4 consecutive attacks, each of which can cause pneumatic damage, and this damage is regarded as wind erosion effect damage. The 4th attack is particularly critical, not only will it add 2 layers of wind erosion effect, but it will also summon [Shadow of the Divine Sword] (up to 1 on the field). As an important part of her output system, the wind erosion effect can continuously cause additional damage to the enemy, and the summoning of the shadow of the Divine Sword provides more possibilities for subsequent skills.
Heavy attack – Stamina consumption attack
Consume stamina to perform a heavy attack, causing pneumatic damage to the target while adding 2 layers of wind erosion effect, and summoning [Shadow of the Divine Sword] (up to 1). This damage is considered as normal attack damage, and is also included in the wind erosion effect. Heavy attacks play an important role in replenishing wind erosion layers and summoning sword shadows. Proper use can effectively improve the output rhythm.
Air attack – Sword Shadow Recovery Enhancement
Consume stamina to attack in the air, causing pneumatic damage (including wind erosion effect). After casting, all [Sword Shadows] on the field will be recovered, and the damage and range of the falling attack will be enhanced according to the type of recovery, and corresponding gains will be obtained, such as [Heart of Human Rights] to enhance critical strikes, [Intention of Divine Power] to expand the attack range, and [Power of Alien Power] to increase the damage multiplier. This skill allows Cartethyia to have powerful output and control capabilities in the air. By cleverly recovering sword shadows, it can flexibly choose the gain effect according to the combat situation and control the battle situation.
Variation Skill (E Skill)
After the variation skill in the normal form is released, it causes pneumatic damage, adds wind erosion effect, and summons sword shadows; the variation in the manifested form (large card) can not only cause pneumatic damage, but also obtain special energy. This damage is considered heavy attack damage. Variation skills are not only a means of damage output, but also the key to switching forms and accumulating energy. Skillful use can make the battle rhythm in control.
Resonance Skill (Q Skill) – “This Sword is in the Name of Man”
Attack the target, briefly knock surrounding enemies away, and smash them back to the ground, causing pneumatic damage, adding 2 layers of wind erosion effect, and summoning [Shadow of Human Rights Sword] (up to 1). The damage type is regarded as normal attack damage, and the wind erosion effect is also counted. This skill has excellent control and damage capabilities. It is an important skill for Cartethyia to create an output environment and stack wind erosion layers in battle.
Resonance Release – Form Switching
When the health value drops to the upper limit of 50%, Cartethyia will enter the manifestation state (lasting 12 seconds). If the health value is already below 50%, it will not consume health. In the manifestation state, pneumatic damage is increased by 60%, the 4th stage of the normal attack can slow down enemies in the range, and the attack hits can also accumulate determination value (when it reaches 120 points, additional resonance release can be released or switched back to Xiaoka). During this period, releasing new resonance releases does not consume energy. This form-switching skill is Cartethyia’s core burst means. The high damage bonus and deceleration effect can greatly improve the output capacity. Properly grasping the timing of entering the manifestation state is the key to exerting her maximum power.
Cultivation Strategy
1. Level Breakthrough Materials
- Full-frequency Tide Sail Core: 4, which can be dropped by destroying the residual image affected by the black tide in the map, or obtained in the Condensate Field·Melted Wasteland copy.
- Special Resonance Accelerator: 122, there are many ways to obtain, and there are opportunities to obtain daily activities, material copies, etc.
- Pyrophosphorus Bone: 56, mostly produced in specific copies or activities, players need to actively participate in related content.
- Sword Acorus: 60, relatively rare, it is recommended to collect through the main quest and activity copies first.
2. Skill Enhancement Materials
- Low-level Sea Erosion Chimera: 25 can be stably obtained from Abyss Challenge, Material Copy and other channels.
- Blue Sea Erosion Chimera: 28, the acquisition method is similar to that of Low-level Sea Erosion Chimera.
- Purple Sea Erosion Chimera: 55, can also be obtained through Abyss Challenge, Material Copy and other channels.
- Sea Erosion Chimera: 67, gold quality Sea Erosion Chimera is in great demand, it is recommended to stock up in advance. Abyss Challenge and Material Copy are the main ways to obtain.
- Iris Blooming Day: 30 +, obtained by participating in specific activities or tasks.
3. Special Weapon Training
Special Weapon Recommendation: The five-star special weapon “Crown of Unyielding Destiny” is the first choice, its special effect “Scorching Feather” can be stacked 14 layers, each layer increases the resonance skill damage by 4%, and an additional 20% wind erosion damage is added when the layer is full. Breakthrough materials require consumption of gold sea erosion chimera × 80, star crystal × 30 and a large number of shells. It is recommended to break through after sufficient resources.
Resonator Matching: The main item selects critical hit rate/critical hit damage, wind element damage bonus, and resonance efficiency; the secondary item prioritizes critical hit rate, critical hit damage, and attack power percentage, followed by resonance efficiency and health value. Reasonable matching of resonators can further improve Cartethyia’s output ability.
4. Sound Sealed Recommendation
5-piece set “Breath of Corrosion Wind”: When attacking wind-corroded enemies, the critical hit rate increases by 10%, and the pneumatic damage increases by 30%, which lasts for 10 seconds, which perfectly matches Cartethyia’s skill mechanism.
2-piece transition: Choose the “pneumatic damage + 10%” pieces, give priority to strengthening the main item, and can be used as a transition match when resources are insufficient in the early stage.
Item priority: For the main item, critical hit rate> critical hit damage> pneumatic damage bonus> attack power; the secondary item prioritizes stacking the critical hit rate to more than 60%, and then supplements the critical hit damage and general damage bonus. Building a Sound seal according to the item priority can maximize the character’s strength.
5. Shell coin reserves
It takes a lot of shell coins to cultivate Cartethyia, at least 1 million shell coins. Daily tasks and sign-in rewards are a stable way to accumulate. Participating in limited-time events can also earn high amounts of Shells. In addition, selling excess materials or character fragments can also be exchanged for Shells. Be sure to plan the use of Shells reasonably to avoid interrupting the training plan due to shortages.
Team Matching and Practical Skills
Team Matching
Wind Erosion Reaction Team: Match Cantarella (fire) and Yangyang” (thunder), use wind erosion + burning / electric shock to trigger chain reactions, which can greatly increase the overall output of the team.
Pure Wind Team: Combine with Chixia (wind) and Baizhi (wind), increase the team’s pneumatic damage through the resonance chain, and create a powerful output lineup with wind attributes.
Practical Skills
Starting Combo: Start with the variation skill to hang wind erosion, then perform three stages of general attack and then connect with the resonance skill, then dodge to cancel the back swing, and output in this way, which can effectively deal high damage and control the rhythm.
Ultimate Skill Timing: Release the resonance liberation (ultimate skill) after the enemy stacks 3 layers of wind erosion. At this time, you can maximize the effect of the “Breath of Erosion Wind” suit and pull the output to the maximum.
Sword Shadow Recovery Timing: The sword shadow recovery enhancement effect of the aerial attack is powerful. It is necessary to recover the sword shadow at the right time according to the battlefield situation, and choose the buff effect that best suits the current combat needs to increase the combat victory rate.
Wuthering Waves Cartethyia is a character with unique characteristics and potential. Her rich skill mechanism and powerful output ability bring a new gaming experience to players. Through reasonable training and practical strategy application, I believe that players can make Cartethyia shine in the game. If you haven’t experienced Wuthering Waves yet, you might as well join the game now and start a wonderful adventure with Cartethyia!
