Calcharo Best Full Build Guide -- Wuthering Waves

Calcharo is renowned as the strongest Resonator in Wuthering Waves, with a skill ceiling that deters many newcomers. Accidentally pulled Calcharo? Don’t worry! Today, LDShop brings you the ultimate full build guide for Calcharo—covering Weapons, Echoes, Materials, and Team Compositions. We believe this guide will help you maximize his combat potential and compensate for his high learning curve!

 

Calcharo Overview

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Element: Electro | Weapon: Broadblase

Calcharo is positioned as a Fusion main DPS who uses the Broadblade type weapon. Calcharo's primary damage source is Resonance Liberation, followed by normal attacks. It is worth noting that the multipliers for these normal attacks are factored into his Resonance Liberation calculations. As such, leveling up his "normal attack" skill is not a top priority. The detailed skill priority will be indicated below.

 

Calcharo Kit Breakdown

Calcharo is a complex Electro DPS who manages two unique resources: "Cruelty" and "Killing Intent." Mastering the flow between his normal state and his empowered Deathblade Gear state is key to unlocking his full potential.

• Setup Phase (Normal State): Use Resonance Skill (Extermination Order) to generate 3 stacks of "Cruelty". Use Heavy Attack: "Mercy" to consume them, dealing damage and charging your Ultimate energy.
• Burst Phase (Deathblade Gear): Activate Resonance Liberation (Phantom Etching). Spam your new Basic Attack "Hounds Roar" to build 5 stacks of "Killing Intent". Use Heavy Attack: "Death Messenger" to consume them for massive burst damage. Repeat until the Deathblade Gear state ends.
• Exit Phase: After the state ends, use your enhanced Intro Skill "Necessary Means" when you switch out, then begin the setup phase again.

 

Calcharo Skill Priority

So, to maximize his damage, players should prioritize his skills with different priority:

Skill	Priority
Forte Circuit	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Top)
Resonance Liberation	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
Resonance Skill	⭐⭐⭐⭐(High)
Intro Skill	⭐⭐⭐(Low)
Normal ATK	⭐⭐(Low)

 

Calcharo Materials Overview

Character Ascension (total)	Skill Upgrades (total)
Crude Ring -- 4 Basic Ring -- 12 Improved Ring -- 12 Tailored Ring -- 4 Thundering Tacet Core -- 46 Iris -- 60 Shell Credits -- 170 000	Crude Ring -- 25 Basic Ring -- 28 Improved Ring -- 40 Tailored Ring -- 57 Waveworn Residue 210 -- 25 Waveworn Residue 226 -- 28 Waveworn Residue 235 -- 55 Waveworn Residue 239 -- 67 Monument Bell -- 26 Shell Credits -- 2 030 000

 

 

Calcharo Weapon Recommended

Best Choice

Wildfire Mark (Top)

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ATK: 587.5 | Crit.DMG: 48.6%

As Lupa's signature weapon, it provides a minor damage increase for Calcharo. Its strength lies in boosting Resonance Liberation DMG, which enhances his high-impact "Death Messenger" attacks. However, a significant limitation is its short buff duration, which typically covers no more than two "Death Messenger" casts per rotation. Attempting to extend this buff often comes at the cost of total damage output by reducing the number of "Death Messenger" attacks possible. Therefore, while it offers a measurable improvement, the overall benefit is relatively modest.

Second Choice

Lustrous Razor (High)

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ATK: 587.5 | ATK: 36.45%

This weapon stands as a top-tier Broadblade, competitive with heavily invested 4-star options and some limited 5-star weapons. It offers high base ATK, an ATK% secondary stat, and valuable Energy Regeneration, which can free up substats on your Echoes for more offensive rolls. Its passive ability further enhances its value by providing a stackable Resonance Liberation DMG bonus that builds up with each use of your Resonance Skill.

 

Alternatives

Ages of Harvest (Mid)

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ATK: 587.5 | Crit.Rate: 24.3%

This is a highly competitive choice, especially if you obtained it from the standard banner. It boasts high base ATK and an excellent substat package of 24% Crit Rate and a 12% universal DMG Bonus. For builds that need help achieving a balanced critical hit ratio, this weapon can potentially outperform Lustrous Razor. The bonus to Resonance Skill DMG, while not a core part of his damage profile, still contributes a minor overall damage increase.

 

Autumntrace (Low)

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ATK: 412.5 | Crit.Rate: 20.25%

This is the most powerful 4-star Broadblade for Calcharo. It provides a substantial Crit Rate main stat for reliable scaling and features a highly accessible passive. The weapon grants a stacking ATK% buff that is easily triggered simply by using Basic or Heavy Attacks during his combat rotation, making it very efficient to maintain.

 

Echo Sets

Primary Choice

Sonata Set

Void Thunder 2-piece Electro DMG + 10%. 5-piece Electro DMG + 15% after releasing Heavy Attack or Resonance Skill. This effect stacks up to 2 times, each stack lasts 15s.

Echo

Nightmare: Thundering Mephis Transform into Nightmare: Thundering Mephis and attack enemies in front, dealing 405.00% Electro DMG. The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Electro DMG Bonus and 12.00% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus. CD: 25s.

 

Starter Option

Sonata Set
Void Thunder 2-piece Electro DMG + 10%.	Lingering Tunes 2-piece ATK +10%
Echo
Tempest Mephis Transform into Tempest Mephis to perform tail swing attacks followed by a claw attack. The lightning strike summoned by the tail swing deals 102.48% Electro DMG each time, while the claw attack deals 175.68% Electro DMG. After the claw hit, increase the current character's Electro DMG by 12.00% and Heavy Attack DMG by 12.00% for 15s. CD: 20s

 

Echo Stats

Main Stats

COST 4	Crit.Rate / Crit.DMG
COST 3	2 Electro DMG
COST 1	2 ATK

 

Sub-Stats

Crit.Rate ≈ Crit.DMG > ATK % > Resonance Liberation DMG > Resonance Efficiency

 

Recommended Endgame Stats

Crit.Rate	50-75%+
Crit.DMG	250-300%+
Resonance Efficiency	110-140%+

 

Resonance Chain Recommendation

• S1: Covert Negotiation

When Resonance Skill Extermination Order hits a target, it additionally recovers 10 Resonance Energy. This can be triggered once every 20 seconds.

• S2：Zero-Sum Game

After Calcharo casts Intro Skill Wanted Criminal or Intro Skill "Necessary Means", his Resonance Skill DMG Bonus is increased by 30% for 15s.

• S3：Iron Fist Diplomacy (Key)

During the Resonance Liberation Deathblade Gear state, Calcharo's Electro DMG Bonus is increased by 25%.

• S4：Dark Alliance

After casting Outro Skill Shadowy Raid, Electro DMG Bonus of all team members is increased by 20% for 30s.

• S5：Unconventional Compact

Intro Skill Wanted Criminal and Intro Skill "Necessary Means: deal 50% more damage.

• S6：The Ultimatum (Key)

When casting Resonance Liberation "Death Messenger", Calcharo will summon 2 Phantoms to perform Coordinated Attacks. Each Phantom deals Electro DMG equal to 100.00% of Calcharo's ATK, which is considered Resonance Liberation damage.

 

Best Team Compos

In terms of team composition, the most suitable sub-DPS or support for Calcharo remains Yinlin. She not only provides Electro DMG Bonus but also boosts Resonance Liberation DMG, perfectly synergizing with Calcharo's kit. Any healer can flexibly fill the remaining slot.

Premium Team

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Calcharo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Yinlin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Verina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Versatile Team

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Calcharo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sanhua ⭐⭐⭐⭐	Shorekeeper ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

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