Rover (Aero) Builds: Echo Sets, Weapons, Teams and More

Aero Rover first made their debut back in Version 2.2 as a free and versatile sub-DPS and healer. Since then, they have proven to be a resilient and flexible unit, capable of slotting into various team compositions. Their unique kit, which revolves around converting enemy debuffs into Aero Erosion while providing team-wide healing, remains highly valuable in the current 2.7 meta.

How can you build this enduring and free-to-play friendly character? Today LDshop brings you the most comprehensive Rover (Aero) Build Guide, covering the best recommended weapons, Echo sets, team compositions, and playstyle tips!

Rover (Aero) Overview

Rarity: ★★★★★｜Element: Aero｜Weapon: Sword

Rover (Aero) is a free 5-star Aero Sword character who specializes as a sub-DPS and support healer. Their kit revolves around converting Negative Effects into Aero Erosion, providing team-wide healing, and dealing rapid damage through Windstring stacks and Unbound Flow.

➤Kit Breakdown

Rover (Aero)'s gameplay focuses on building Windstrings to unlock Unbound Flow, their primary damage source. Key mechanics include:

·Windstrings: Generated via Intro Skill (20 stacks) and Mid-Air Resonance Skill: Cloudburst Dance (25 stacks per stage). At 120 stacks, Unbound Flow becomes available.

·Negative Effect Conversion: Using Skyfall Severance converts all stacks of Spectro Frazzle, Havoc Bane, Fusion Burst, Glacio Chafe, and Electro Flare into Aero Erosion.

·Healing: Cloudburst Dance (Mid-Air Attack) and Resonance Liberation: Omega Storm provide team-wide healing.

·Unbound Flow: Can be cast on-field or triggered off-field by swapping characters, dealing significant Aero DMG.

 

Rover (Aero) Strengths & Weaknesses

Rover (Aero) excels as a sub-DPS/support in Aero teams but relies on other Negative Effect applicators (e.g., Ciaccona) to maximize Aero Erosion. Their healing and erosion stack limit increase make them ideal for sustained fights.

Aspect	Evaluation
Strengths	·Excellent Negative Effect converter. ·Provides team-wide healing and increases max Aero Erosion stacks. ·Flexible quick-swap playstyle. ·High F2P Value: Signature weapon is free, and they are accessible to all players.
Weaknesses	·Cannot self-apply Aero Erosion. ·Highly dependent on teammates for Negative Effects. ·Negative Effects are not widely available in the current state of the game.

 

Rover (Aero) Skill Priority

Skill	Priority
Forte Circuit	Top
Resonance Liberation	High
Resonance Skill	Medium
Normal Attack	Low
Intro Skill	Low

Prioritize maxing out the Forte Circuit first, as it governs Rover's core damage skill, Unbound Flow, and their primary healing ability. Following that, focus on leveling the Resonance Liberation for its valuable burst damage and additional team healing. The Resonance Skill offers utility through its debuff conversion but sees less direct damage scaling, placing it at a medium priority. Both the Normal Attack and Intro Skill contribute minimally to Rover's overall performance and should be upgraded last, if at all.If you want to learn more exciting WuWa news and updates, come to LDShop!

 

Rover (Aero) Weapon Recommended

➤Best Choice:

Bloodpact's Pledge
Rarity	5
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	587
Substat (Lv. 90)	Energy Regen +38.80%
Harmonious Vibrancy Providing Healing increases Resonance Skill DMG by 10% for 6s. When Rover: Aero casts Resonance Skill Unbound Flow, Aero DMG dealt by nearby Resonators on the field is amplified by 10% for 30s.

The definitive best-in-slot choice, perfectly tailored for Rover's kit. It provides valuable Energy Regen, boosts their crucial Resonance Skill damage, and amplifies Aero DMG for the team, all while being a free-to-play weapon obtained from the main story.

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➤Alternative:

Blazing Brilliance
Rarity	5
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	587
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit DMG +48.6%
Crimson Phoenix ATK increased by 12%. The wielder gains 1 stack of Searing Feather upon dealing damage, which can be triggered once every 0.5s, and gains 5 stacks of the same effect upon casting Resonance Skill. Each stack of Searing Feather gives 4% additional Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for up to 14 stacks. After reaching the max stacks, all stacks will be removed in 12s.

A top-tier offensive alternative that significantly boosts ATK and Resonance Skill DMG. Its high Crit DMG substat makes it a powerful choice for players seeking to maximize Rover's personal damage output.

Emerald of Genesis
Rarity	5
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	587
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit Rate +24.3%
Stormy Resolution Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When Resonance Skill is cast, increases ATK by 6%, stacking up to 2 time(s). This effect lasts for 10s.

An excellent utility weapon that provides Energy Regen and ATK%, ensuring frequent Liberation casts. Its versatility also makes it a great shared weapon for players who own multiple Rover variants.

Fables of Wisdom
Rarity	4
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	462
Substat (Lv. 90)	ATK +18.2%
Rhetoric Dealing DMG to enemies with Negative Statuses increases the wielder's ATK by 4% for 10s. This effect can be triggered 1 time per second, stackable up to 4 times.

As for 4-star weapon options, Fables of Wisdom is decent choice for Rover as they can benefit from the weapon effects.

Commando of Conviction
Rarity	4
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	412
Substat (Lv. 90)	ATK +30.4%
Unyielding When Intro Skill is cast, increases ATK by 15%, lasting for 15s.

A reliable 4-star ATK stat stick that is easy to use, providing a solid damage and healing increase after using an Intro Skill.

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Best Echo

➤Echo set (Recommended)

·5-pc Windward Pilgrimage

For a sub-DPS build, the Windward Pilgrimage set stands as Aero Rover's optimal choice, enabling substantial damage output during field time. The set's 5-piece bonus activates reliably through their Resonance Skill, which consistently converts negative status effects into Aero Erosion.

Windward Pilgrimage	2-pc: Aero DMG +10%.
	5-pc: Hitting a target with Aero Erosion increases Crit Rate by 10% and grants 30% Aero DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.

·5-pc Rejuvenating Glow

When built for support, Rejuvenating Glow emerges as the premier Echo set for Rover, enhancing their healing capabilities while providing valuable ATK buffs to teammates. Pairing it with Fallacy of No Return as the main Echo further amplifies these supportive benefits.

Rejuvenating Glow	2-pc: Healing Bonus +10%.
	5-pc: Increases the ATK of all party members by 15% for 30s upon healing allies.

·5-pc Gusts of Welkin

Gusts of Welkin presents itself as a solid third option for Aero Rover, leveraging their Negative Status conversion mechanic to trigger the set's team-wide Aero DMG bonus whenever they inflict Aero Erosion on enemies.

Gusts of Welkin	2-pc: Aero DMG +10%.
	5-pc: Inflicting Aero Erosion on enemies increases Aero DMG for all Resonators in the team by 15%, and for the Resonator triggering this effect by an additional 15%, lasting for 20s.

➤Main Echo (Recommended)

Reminiscence: Fleurdelys

The optimal main Echo specifically designed for Aero Rover, offering a substantial Aero DMG Bonus that's further enhanced when equipped by them, perfectly complementing their damage-focused builds.

Fallacy of No Return

An excellent support main Echo that boosts Energy Regeneration for faster Liberation cycles and provides team-wide ATK buffs, ideal for utility-oriented playstyles.

Impermanence Heron

A versatile support option that provides consistent value to the main DPS through its reliable damage buff, while the flexible nature of the Moonlit Clouds set makes it compatible with any of Rover's potential builds.

➤Aero Sub-DPS Build

Sonata Effect	5-pc Windward Pilgrimage
Main Echo	Reminiscence: Fleurdelys
Cost Pattern	④③③①①
④-cost Echoes	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
③-cost Echoes	Aero DMG
①-cost Echoes	ATK%

·Sub-Stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG >Resonance Skill DMG / ATK% > Energy Regen / Flat ATK

This configuration positions Rover as a highly effective sub-DPS who seamlessly blends consistent damage with reliable healing. The build capitalizes on their fast-paced skill rotations and mastery of the Aero Erosion mechanic, while healing is sustained through Cloudburst Dance and Resonance Liberation. The 5-piece Windward Pilgrimage Echo set is the definitive choice here, as it perfectly synergizes with Rover's unique ability to convert all negative effects into Aero Erosion and increase the debuff's maximum stacks. This powerful interaction not only amplifies Rover's personal damage but also provides a significant boost to the entire team's damage potential.

➤Aero Support Healer Build

Sonata Effect	5-pc Rejuvenating Glow
Main Echo	Fallacy of No Return
Cost Pattern	④③③①①
④-cost Echoes	Healing Bonus or ATK%
③-cost Echoes	ATK% or Energy Regen
①-cost Echoes	ATK%

·Sub-Stats

ATK% > Energy Regen / Flat ATK > Resonance Skill DMG

While Aero Rover's team options for utilizing negative effects are currently limited in the meta, this build effectively leverages their capabilities as a support healer who still contributes meaningful damage. The playstyle centers on quick-swap rotations that bring Rover in and out of combat rapidly, utilizing Cloudburst Dance and Omega Storm to deliver immediate, substantial healing to the team while maintaining offensive pressure.

 

Recommended Endgame Stats

ATK	1500 - 2200+
CRIT Rate	60% - 70%
CRIT DMG	120% - 140%+
ENERGY REGEN	30% - 40%

 

Resonance Chain

·S1: Casting Mid-air Attack Cloudburst Dance enhances Rover's resistance to interruption for 3s.

·S2: Casting Resonance Skill Unbound Flow continuously restores HP for the Resonator on the field by 20% of Rover's ATK every 3s for 30s. When the Resonator on the field has an HP lower than 35%, immediately restore 10% of their lost HP. This restoration effect can be triggered once every 10s and will not be affected by any Healing Bonus.

·S3: Aero DMG Bonus is increased by 15%.

·S4: Casting Mid-air Attack Cloudburst Dance increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 15% for 5s.

·S5: The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Omega Storm is increased by 20%.

·S6: The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Skill Unbound Flow is increased by 30%.

At S0, Aero Rover already possesses their core support capabilities and is a priority for investment when resources are limited.

S2, S3, and S6 provide significant upgrades to healing, Aero DMG, and Unbound Flow's damage multiplier, making them suitable for players seeking higher performance.

Unlocking S6 requires substantial gacha resources, so it's recommended to focus investments during their featured banner periods. For purely functional needs like healing or support, a low-sequence Aero Rover is sufficient. Consider pursuing S6 only if you're aiming for maximum damage output or building them as the main DPS in an Aero Erosion team.

 

Rover (Aero) Team Compositions

·Aero Erosion Team:

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Cartethyia	Ciaccona	Rover (Aero)

The optimal team composition for Aero Rover features Cartethyia and Ciaccona, creating perfect synergy through their shared focus on the Aero Erosion mechanic. This trio achieves exceptional coordination by fully leveraging their complementary kits, with Rover's ability to raise the maximum Aero Erosion stack limit significantly enhancing the entire team's damage potential.

Ciaccona serves as the premium sub-DPS in this configuration, specializing in amplifying both base Aero DMG and Aero Erosion DMG through her specialized kit. Meanwhile, Cartethyia stands as the game's premier Aero Erosion main DPS, capable of self-buffing while consistently applying Aero Erosion damage. The team's synergy is further enhanced by a unique mechanical interaction - Cartethyia's Inherent Skill provides additional Windstring generation to Rover's Resonance Liberation, creating exceptional rotational fluidity.

·Jiyan Aero DPS Team:

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Jiyan	Ciaccona	Rover (Aero)

Aero Rover effectively partners with Jiyan and Ciaccona to form a powerful mono-Aero composition. This team configuration successfully leverages the Aero Erosion mechanic, delivering sustained damage while enhancing the entire party's offensive capabilities through accumulated damage buffs.

The partnership between Ciaccona and Rover demonstrates particularly strong synergy, as their kits create a mutually reinforcing relationship that maximizes both characters' combat effectiveness. Meanwhile, Jiyan serves as the team's primary damage dealer, directly capitalizing on the accumulated Aero DMG buffs provided by both Ciaccona and Aero Rover to unleash devastating attacks.

 

Conclusion

In summary, Rover (Aero) stands as a remarkably accessible and versatile Sub-DPS and healer, whose value is unlocked through their unique mastery of the Aero Erosion mechanic. By strategically converting any Negative Effect into a potent asset for the team, they carve out a valuable niche in Aero-focused compositions. Whether you utilize their free signature weapon or experiment with the outlined Echo sets, this guide provides all the tools needed to maximize their potential on the battlefield.

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