Wriothesley is a Cryo DPS from Fontaine, excelling in Normal and Charged Attack combos while utilizing his unique HP manipulation mechanics. His playstyle revolves around high CRIT DMG scaling, making him a perfect candidate for Marechaussee Hunter, which significantly boosts his CRIT Rate based on HP fluctuations.

With his first rerun happening from March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025, in the second phase of Version 5.4, this is the perfect chance to get him or improve his Constellations!

Should You Pull for Wriothesley or Save for Skirk?

With Wriothesley getting his first rerun, many players might be wondering: Is he worth pulling, or should you save Primogems for future Cryo characters like Skirk? Here’s a breakdown to help you decide.

Why You Should Pull for Wriothesley

✅ Strong Cryo DPS – One of the best Cryo damage dealers with consistent, self-sustaining DPS.
✅ Rare Cryo Addition – Cryo DPS units don’t come often, and reruns might take a long time.
✅ Great Self-Healing & Synergy – His kit works well without external healing, and he fits Freeze, Mono Cryo, and Melt teams.
✅ Doesn’t Need C6 to Shine – Even at C0, he’s a powerful DPS that can clear endgame content.

Why You Might Want to Save for Skirk

🔹 Potentially a Stronger Cryo DPS? – Skirk is rumored to be a 5-star Cryo unit, possibly one of the most powerful character in the game with new mechanics.
🔹 Unknown Kit & Playstyle – Since we don’t know her full abilities yet, she might be a better long-term investment.
🔹 Primogem Efficiency – If you're low on Primogems, saving for future units could be a safer bet.

Should You Pull for His Constellations?

If you already own Wriothesley, the decision comes down to how much you want to invest in him:

C1 & C2 are great upgrades if you want more damage consistency & stronger burst damage.
C6 is a huge buff, but only worth it for hardcore Wriothesley mains.

If you’re F2P or a light spender, it's better to stop at C0 or C1 and save your Primogems.

Final Verdict: Pull or Save?

🔹 Want a reliable Cryo DPS now?Pull for Wriothesley – He’s strong, self-sufficient, and a rare Cryo option.
🔹 Prefer to wait for Skirk or future characters?Save Primogems

Either way, Wriothesley remains a solid choice if you need a Cryo DPS, Hence we got plenty of time to save more for later characters, you should go for him if you are interested in his kit!!!

⭐ Strengths:
✅ One of the best Cryo DPS units, with self-sustaining healing and consistent damage output.
✅ Scales well with constellations but is strong even at C0.
✅ Great in Freeze, Mono Cryo, and Melt teams.
✅ Has synergy with HP fluctuation mechanics, benefiting from self-healing and HP-draining buffs.

⚠️ Weaknesses:
❌ Requires careful HP management to maintain DPS while staying alive.
❌ Stamina-hungry playstyle, especially if you use Charged Attacks often.
❌ Doesn’t work well in quickswap teams, as his buffs require staying on-field.

Best Artifact Sets for Wriothesley

1st: Marechaussee Hunter (Best-in-Slot)

✅ 2-PC: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15%
✅ 4-PC: When HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate increases by 12% for 5s (max 3 stacks, +36% CRIT Rate total).

Why?

Wriothesley’s HP fluctuates frequently due to his Elemental Skill, triggering the 4-piece effect consistently.
Allows you to focus on CRIT DMG and ATK% instead of CRIT Rate.

2nd: Blizzard Strayer (Freeze Team Alternative)

✅ 2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15%
✅ 4-PC: +20% CRIT Rate against Cryo-affected enemies, +40% against Frozen enemies.

Why?

In Freeze teams, this set offers free CRIT Rate, allowing you to stack CRIT DMG and ATK%.
Not as universally strong as Marechaussee Hunter but still a great option.

3rd: Shimenawa’s Reminiscence (High DMG Option)

✅ 2-PC: ATK +18%
✅ 4-PC: When casting an Elemental Skill with 15 or more Energy, consumes 15 Energy to boost Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG by 50% for 10s.

Why?

Works best for sustained Normal Attack rotations but sacrifices burst uptime.
Melt teams can take better advantage of this due to higher multipliers.

Artifact Stat Priorities

Main Stats:
⏳ Sands: ATK%
🏺 Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
👑 Circlet: CRIT DMG

Sub-Stats Priority:
1️⃣ CRIT DMG
2️⃣ ATK%
3️⃣ Energy Recharge (for Burst uptime)
4️⃣ CRIT Rate (aim for 60% in Melt teams, 40% in Freeze teams)

Best Weapons for Wriothesley

🔹 CRIT Weapons with ATK or DMG Bonus are preferred.
🔹 CRIT DMG weapons are ideal since Cryo Resonance and artifacts provide plenty of CRIT Rate.
🔹 ATK-boosting weapons work well due to his scaling.

Cashflow Supervision (Best-in-Slot)

🔹 Base ATK: 674 | Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 22.1%
🔹 Effect: ATK +16%, when HP increases/decreases, Normal Attack DMG +16%, Charged Attack DMG +14% for 4s (max 3 stacks, also increases ATK SPD by 8%).

✅ Best synergy with Wriothesley’s HP manipulation and Normal Attack focus.

Tulaytullah’s Remembrance (High DMG Alternative)

🔹 Base ATK: 674 | Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 44.1%
🔹 Effect: Normal Attack SPD +10%. After using Elemental Skill, Normal Attack DMG increases every second for 14s, up to 48%.

✅ Can outperform Cashflow in Melt teams due to its insane Normal Attack scaling.

Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds

🔹 Base ATK: 608 | Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 33.1%
🔹 Effect: Movement SPD +10%. Grants 8% Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s while on-field (max 4 stacks).

✅ High CRIT Rate pairs well with Marechaussee Hunter artifacts. Elemental DMG bonus enhances Cryo DPS output.

Skyward Atlas

🔹 Base ATK: 674 | Bonus Stat: ATK 33.1%
🔹 Effect: Elemental DMG Bonus +12%. Normal Attacks have a 50% chance to trigger an attack dealing 160% ATK DMG.

✅ Huge ATK boost and Elemental DMG bonus help maximize Wriothesley’s raw damage.

The Widsith (F2P-Friendly CRIT DMG Option)

🔹 Base ATK: 510 | Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 55.1%
🔹 Effect: When switching to this character, gains one of three buffs:

ATK +60%
Elemental DMG +48%
Elemental Mastery +240

✅ Strongest 4-star option with high CRIT DMG scaling.

Ballad of the Boundless Blue

🔹 Base ATK: 565 | Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 30.6%
🔹 Effect: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +16% for 6s after hitting an opponent with a Normal or Charged Attack.

✅ Boosts Wriothesley’s main damage source and helps with Burst uptime. Best F2P option.

Wriothesley Talent Breakdown

Wriothesley is a Cryo DPS specializing in fast-paced melee attacks and self-sustaining HP management through his Chilling Penalty state. His kit revolves around punching enemies with Cryo-infused attacks, making him an exceptional choice for Freeze, Mono Cryo, or Melt teams.

Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost

Wriothesley's Basic Attacks are all Cryo-infused and consist of 5 rapid punches dealing Cryo DMG.
Charged Attack (Vaulting Fist) – Consumes Stamina to perform an AoE Cryo attack.
Plunging Attack – Deals AoE Cryo DMG upon impact.
Combo Count Retention – Does not reset after sprinting or using Icefang Rush, making his attack chain smoother.

✅ Best Feature: All his Normal Attacks deal Cryo DMG, making him a strong Cryo DPS even at C0.

Elemental Skill: Icefang Rush

Dashes forward and enters the "Chilling Penalty" state.
Enhances Normal Attacks to deal higher Cryo DMG, but attacks will consume HP if his health is above 50%.
Gains interruption resistance while active.

✅ Best Feature: The HP-draining mechanic increases DPS output, and with self-healing from his Passive, it keeps him alive.

Elemental Burst: Darkgold Wolfbite

Unleashes a powerful Cryo-infused punch, followed by multiple AoE Cryo strikes.
Ousia Alignment: Leaves behind an Ousia-aligned Cryo attack at the end.

✅ Best Feature: A hard-hitting AoE Cryo Burst that benefits from Cryo DMG buffs and Constellations.

Passive Talents

🔹 A1 - There Shall Be a Plea for Justice

When his HP is below 60%, his next Charged Attack becomes "Rebuke: Vaulting Fist"
This attack deals 50% more damage and heals him for 30% of his Max HP
Cooldown: 5 seconds

✅ Best Feature:Self-healing mechanic keeps him alive despite HP drain from Icefang Rush.

🔹 A4 - There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin

Gains ATK buffs (up to 30%) when his HP fluctuates while in the Chilling Penalty state
Stacks up to 5 times

✅ Best Feature: Encourages constant HP drain and healing, boosting DPS without external buffs.

🔹 Passive: The Duke’s Grace

10% chance to double Weapon Ascension Materials when crafting.

Wriothesley Constellations Guide

Wriothesley’s Constellations significantly boost his damage, healing, and overall combat potential, making him a top-tier Cryo DPS with each upgrade. Here's a breakdown of what each Constellation does and whether they are worth pulling for.

C1 – Terror for the Evildoers (Strong Early Buff)

🔹 Effect: Enhances his Passive Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice" by allowing him to generate Gracious Rebuke effects more frequently.
🔹 Buffs Rebuke: Vaulting Fist with a 200% DMG increase and extends the Chilling Penalty state by 4s if triggered while in that state.

Why It's Good:

More Charged Attack DMG means stronger burst damage.
Better uptime on Chilling Penalty allows for longer enhanced attack cycles.

Worth Pulling?Yes, if you want a noticeable DPS increase with smoother gameplay.

C2 – Shackles for the Arrogant (Massive Burst DMG Boost)

🔹 Effect: Each Prosecution Edict stack (from his Passive Talent "There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin") boosts Darkgold Wolfbite's damage by 40% per stack.

Why It's Good:

Turns his Elemental Burst into a nuke, making it deal significantly more damage.
More synergy with Energy Recharge builds since the Burst now scales even harder.

Worth Pulling?Yes, if you want to maximize his burst potential. A huge upgrade over C1.

C3 – Punishment for the Frauds (Basic Normal Attack Buff)

🔹 Effect: Increases Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost by +3 levels (up to level 15).

Why It's Good:

More consistent DPS increase for his primary attack sequence.
Works well with Marechaussee Hunter and Normal Attack-boosting weapons.

Worth Pulling?Decent, but not game-changing.Only go for this if you plan to reach higher Constellations.

C4 – Redemption for the Suffering (Major Healing & ATK SPD Buffs)

🔹 Effect:

Doubles the healing from Rebuke: Vaulting Fist to 50% of Max HP.
If healing overflows, ATK SPD increases by 20% (on-field) or 10% for all teammates (off-field) for 4-6s.

Why It's Good:

Improves survivability, letting him sustain himself in longer fights.
ATK SPD boost = faster DPS output.
Team-wide ATK SPD buff (when off-field) makes him a great support for other attack-heavy units.

Worth Pulling?Yes, for better sustain and a smoother playstyle. Great for self-sufficiency and team synergy.

C5 – Mercy for the Wronged (Elemental Burst Buff)

🔹 Effect: Increases Darkgold Wolfbite by +3 levels (up to level 15).

Why It's Good:

More Burst DMG scaling.
Synergizes with C2 for even more Burst impact.

Worth Pulling?Only if you're aiming for C6. Otherwise, it's not a must-have.

C6 – Esteem for the Innocent (Best Constellation – Massive CRIT Buff & Extra DMG)

🔹 Effect:

Rebuke: Vaulting Fist gains:
- +10% CRIT Rate
- +80% CRIT DMG
Spawns an extra icicle that deals 100% of Rebuke: Vaulting Fist's Base DMG as Cryo DMG (counts as Charged Attack DMG).

Why It's Good:

Turns him into a CRIT monster – +80% CRIT DMG is insane.
Extra icicle hit = more DPS per rotation.
Perfectly complements his playstyle, making his Charged Attack even deadlier.

Worth Pulling?Absolutely, if you want to max out his potential. This makes Wriothesley a true endgame DPS.

Final Verdict: Best Constellations to Aim For

🎯 C2 – Huge Burst DMG increase, making his kit significantly stronger.
🎯 C4 – Healing boost & ATK SPD buff, making him smoother to play.
🎯 C6 – CRIT Rate, +80% CRIT DMG, and an extra hit – turns him into a top-tier DPS.

If you're only pulling a few Constellations, aim for C2 or C4. If you're a hardcore Wriothesley main, C6 is his strongest upgrade.

Best Teams for Wriothesley

1. Melt DPS (Best for Raw DMG) 🔥❄️

🔹 Wriothesley – Main DPS
🔹 Bennett – ATK Buffer & Healer
🔹 Xiangling – Pyro Applicator (Off-field DPS)
🔹 Kazuha/Rosaria – Buffs Cryo or Swirls Pyro

High damage potential but requires proper rotation. This setup enables consistent Reverse Melt, boosting Wriothesley’s damage significantly.

🔹 Wriothesley – Main DPS
🔹 Bennett – support
🔹 Xilonen – support
🔹 Mavuika – sub DPS

2. Freeze DPS (Easy CRIT Setup) ❄️💧

🔹 Wriothesley – Main DPS
🔹 Kokomi/Mona – Hydro Applicator
🔹 Shenhe – Cryo Buffer
🔹 Kazuha/Venti – Crowd Control & Cryo Buff

Easier to maintain high CRIT Rate, best for perma-freeze playstyles. Shenhe boosts Cryo damage, while Hydro application ensures Freeze uptime.

3. Mono Cryo (Consistent Cryo DMG) ❄️❄️

🔹 Wriothesley – Main DPS
🔹 Shenhe – Cryo Buffer
🔹 Rosaria/Layla – Additional Cryo + CRIT Buff/Shield
🔹 Diona – Healing + Energy Recharge

Best for pure Cryo damage output. Cryo Resonance provides +15% CRIT Rate, and Shenhe significantly boosts Cryo DMG.

Materials Needed to Level Wriothesley to 90 & Max Talents

Character Ascension Materials

🔹 Shivada Jade Sliver ×1
🔹 Shivada Jade Fragment ×9
🔹 Shivada Jade Chunk ×9
🔹 Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6
🔹 Subdetection Unit ×168
🔹 Tourbillon Device ×46
🔹 Meshing Gear ×18
🔹 Mechanical Spur Gear ×30
🔹 Artificed Dynamic Gear ×36
🔹 Mora ×2,092,530

Talent Level-Up Materials (All 3 Skills to Lv. 10)

🔹 Crown of Insight ×3
🔹 Teachings of Order ×9
🔹 Guide to Order ×63
🔹 Philosophies of Order ×114
🔹 Primordial Greenbloom ×18
🔹 Meshing Gear ×18
🔹 Mechanical Spur Gear ×66
🔹 Artificed Dynamic Gear ×93
🔹 Mora ×4,957,500

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