Wuthering Waves Ultimate Cantarella Guide - Theria Games
Cantarella
Sea of Dreams
- Attribute: Havoc
- Weapon: Rectifier
- Combat Roles:
- Support and Healer
- Concerto Efficiency
- Basic Attack Damage
- Coordinated Attack
- Havoc DMG Amplification
- Resonance Skill DMG Amplification
- Gender: Female
- Real Name: Cantarella Fisalia
- Class: Unknown
- Birthday: June 18
- Birthplace: Rinascita
- Nation: Rinascita
- Affiliation: Fisalia Family
- Special Dish: Homemade Panini
- How to Obtain: Neptune’s Lullaby
- Release Date: March 27, 2025
- Additional Titles:
- Head of Fisalia
- The Bane
- Matriarch of Fisalia
- Blessed Maiden
Cantarella Stats by Level: Level: 1 HP: 928 ATK: 32 DEF: 90 Energy: 125
Ascension Breakdown by Level: Level 20 → 40 LF Polygon Core × 4
Shell Credits × 5,000
Introduction to Cantarella Guide
Wuthering Waves Ultimate Cantarella Guide: Cantarella, the 36th head of the Fisalia family, is set to debut as a 5-star Havoc Resonator in Wuthering Waves Version 2.2. Wielding a Rectifier, she brings a unique blend of offensive and supportive capabilities to the battlefield.
Materials for Building Cantarella
To fully build Cantarella in Wuthering Waves, you’ll need to gather various materials for her ascension, Forte enhancement, and skill upgrades. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all required resources.
Ascension Materials (Level 0 → 90)
To fully ascend Cantarella, you’ll need:
Polygon Cores
LF Polygon Core × 29
Polygon Cores
MF Polygon Core × 40
Polygon Cores
HF Polygon Core × 52
Polygon Cores
FF Polygon Core × 61
Other Materials:
Cleansing Conch × 46
Other Materials:
Seaside Cendrelis × 60
Other Materials:
Shell Credits × 170,000
Forte Enhancement Materials
To maximize Cantarella’s abilities, you will need:
Polygon Cores:
LF Polygon Core × 25
MF Polygon Core × 28
HF Polygon Core × 40
FF Polygon Core × 57
Helix Materials:
Lento Helix × 25
Adagio Helix × 28
Andante Helix × 55
Presto Helix × 67
Special Materials:
When Irises Bloom × 26
Shell Credits × 2,030,000
Talent Upgrade Materials
Each of Cantarella’s skills requires additional materials for leveling up. Below is the breakdown:
Skill Levels 2 – 10:
Level 2:
Lento Helix × 2
LF Polygon Core × 2
Shell Credits × 1,500
Level 3:
Lento Helix × 3
LF Polygon Core × 3
Shell Credits × 2,000
Level 4:
Adagio Helix × 2
MF Polygon Core × 2
Shell Credits × 4,500
Level 5:
Adagio Helix × 3
MF Polygon Core × 3
Shell Credits × 6,000
Level 6:
Andante Helix × 3
HF Polygon Core × 2
Shell Credits × 16,000
Level 7:
Andante Helix × 5
HF Polygon Core × 3
When Irises Bloom × 1
Shell Credits × 30,000
Level 8:
Presto Helix × 2
FF Polygon Core × 2
When Irises Bloom × 1
Shell Credits × 50,000
Level 9:
Presto Helix × 3
FF Polygon Core × 3
When Irises Bloom × 1
Shell Credits × 70,000
Level 10:
Presto Helix × 6
FF Polygon Core × 4
When Irises Bloom × 1
Shell Credits × 100,000
Additional Enhancements
Stat Bonuses:
Stat Bonus 1:
Andante Helix × 3
HF Polygon Core × 3
Shell Credits × 50,000
Stat Bonus 2:
Presto Helix × 3
FF Polygon Core × 3
When Irises Bloom × 1
Shell Credits × 100,000
Inherent Skills:
Inherent Skill 1:
Adagio Helix × 3
MF Polygon Core × 3
When Irises Bloom × 1
Shell Credits × 10,000
Inherent Skill 2:
Andante Helix × 3
HF Polygon Core × 3
When Irises Bloom × 1
Shell Credits × 20,000
By collecting and investing these materials, you can fully optimize Cantarella’s abilities and make her a powerful asset in Wuthering Waves.
How to Obtain Materials
To efficiently farm Cantarella’s materials in Wuthering Waves, here is a detailed breakdown of where to obtain each required item.
Boss Drops
Cleansing Conch
Obtained by defeating Lorelei, a world boss located in the Atrium of Reflections in Rinascita.
Only available at night (18:00 – 6:00 in-game time).
When Irises Bloom
Dropped by the new Weekly Boss introduced in Version 2.2.
Enemy Drops
Polygon Cores (LF, MF, HF, FF)
Dropped by various enemies across the overworld.
Higher-tier cores can be crafted by converting lower-tier ones.
Forgery Challenge Materials
Complete Forgery Challenges in the Guidebook to obtain:
Lento Helix
Adagio Helix
Andante Helix
Presto Helix
New Material in Version 2.2
Seaside Cendrelis
Newly introduced material in Version 2.2.
The exact farming locations will become clear as players progress in the update.
Farming Efficiency Tip
Use Stuffed Tofu before farming to increase enemy drop rates by 50% for 30 minutes.
Plan farming sessions around enemy respawn timers to optimize resource collection.
By targeting these sources and using farming boosts like Stuffed Tofu, you can efficiently gather the necessary materials to maximize Cantarella’s potential.
Cantarella’s Skills and Abilities
Cantarella, a 5-star Havoc Resonator, wields a Rectifier and possesses a versatile skill set that blends offensive, supportive, and healing capabilities. Her Mirage state alters her attacks, making her adaptable in battle.
Resonance Liberation:
Beneath the Sea
Attacks all nearby enemies, dealing Havoc DMG.
Applies Diffusion to all team members, which:
Summons Jelly Dreamweavers that perform coordinated attacks, enhancing total damage output.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Normal Attack: Illusion Collapse
Performs up to three consecutive attacks, dealing Havoc DMG.
Heavy Attack: Consumes Stamina to unleash a powerful Havoc DMG attack.
When in Mirage state, transforms into Delusive Dive, increasing damage output.
Resonance Skill: Dance with Shadows
Attacks the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Mirage State Effect: Transforms into Flickering Reverie.
Applies the Hazy Dream debuff, which: Reduces enemy movement speed. Triggers additional damage when enemies are attacked.
Forte Circuit: Between Illusion and Reality
This ability introduces the Mirage state, significantly altering Cantarella’s gameplay.
Mirage State Activation: Converts Normal Attack into Phantom Sting, dealing Havoc DMG. Attacks heal the team and generate Tremor Points.
Perception Drain Effect (activated at 3 Tremor Points):
Intro Skill: Cruise
Attacks the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Mirage State Effect: Upgrades into Tidal Surge, increasing attack power.
Outro Skill: Gentle Tentacles
Provides buffs to the next incoming Resonator:
Havoc DMG increases by 20%. Resonance Skill DMG increases by 25%. Buff lasts 14 seconds but disappears upon switching characters again.
Inherent Skills
Cure: Increases Healing Bonus by 20%, improving Cantarella’s support potential.
Poison:
Casting an Echo Skill grants a 6% Havoc DMG bonus for 10 seconds. Effect stacks up to 2 times, allowing for a 12% Havoc DMG boost.
Cantarella’s Signature Weapon
Cantarella’s signature weapon, Whisper of the Sea, is a 5-star Rectifier designed to enhance her combat effectiveness. It offers a base ATK of 413 and a Crit DMG of 72%. Its passive ability increases ATK by 12%. Within 10 seconds after casting the Intro skill, when casting the Echo skill, you will gain 1 layer of Soft Dream. The same Echo can only be triggered once and can be stacked up to 3 layers, each lasting for 10 seconds. Switching to another character ends this effect prematurely.
The effects of Soft Dream are as follows:
Layer 1: Increases Normal Attack DMG by 40%.
Layer 2: Ignores 10% of the target’s Havoc resistance.
Layer 3: If Soft Dream ends early, it grants a 40% Normal Attack DMG bonus and ignores 10% of the target’s Havoc resistance for 27 seconds. Switching back to Cantarella will terminate this effect.
For players seeking alternative weapons, several options are available:
5-Star Alternatives:
Stringmaster: Provides a 12% attribute damage bonus and increases ATK by 12% when dealing damage with the Resonance Skill.
Rime-Draped Sprouts: Increases ATK by 12% and grants a Basic Attack Damage Bonus.
Cosmic Ripples: Boosts energy regeneration by 12.8% and increases Basic Attack Damage Bonus.
4-Star Alternatives:
Augment: Enhances Cantarella’s ATK by 48% for 15 seconds after casting Resonance Liberation.
Fusion Accretion: Provides 10 resonance energy and boosts ATK by 20% for 16 seconds upon casting the Resonance Skill.
3-Star Alternative:
Rectifier of Voyager: Restores resonance energy after using a resonance skill.
While these alternatives can enhance Cantarella’s performance, Whisper of the Sea remains the optimal choice to fully unlock her potential in battle.
Echo Sets
To optimize Cantarella’s performance in Wuthering Waves, selecting the appropriate Echo sets, prioritizing specific stats, and focusing on key abilities are essential.
Recommended Echo Sets:
Midnight Veil
Enhances Havoc damage and triggers additional Havoc damage upon activating the Outro Skill.
Havoc Eclipse
Increases Havoc damage through continuous stacking via basic and heavy attacks.
Empyrean Anthem
Boosts energy regeneration and amplifies coordinated attack damage.
Moonlit Clouds
Improves the attack power of the subsequent Resonator.
Rejuvenating Glow
Augments healing capabilities and elevates the team’s attack stats.
Main Echo Recommendations:
Midnight Veil:
“Nightmare: Impermanence Heron” or “Lorelei” are optimal choices.
Havoc Eclipse
“Nightmare: Crownless” is recommended.
Empyrean Anthem
Hecate is advisable.
Moonlit Clouds
“Impermanence Heron” serves well.
Rejuvenating Glow
“Fallacy of No Return” is suitable.
Stat Priorities for Echoes:
DPS Cantarella:
4-Cost Echoes: Prioritize Crit Rate or Crit Damage.
3-Cost Echoes: Focus on Havoc Damage.
1-Cost Echoes: Emphasize Attack Percentage.
Healer Cantarella:
4-Cost Echoes: Opt for Healing Bonus or HP Percentage.
3-Cost Echoes: Consider Havoc Damage, Energy Regeneration, or HP Percentage.
1-Cost Echoes: Prioritize HP Percentage.
Sub Stat Priorities:
DPS Cantarella:
Aim for Energy Regeneration (up to 120%), followed by Crit Rate/Damage, Attack Percentage, Heavy Attack Damage Bonus, and Basic Attack Damage Bonus.
Healer Cantarella:
Focus on Energy Regeneration (up to 130%) and HP Percentage.
Recommended Endgame Stats (Level 90+):
DPS Cantarella:
Approximately 16,000 HP, 2,000 Attack, 900 Defense, 60% Havoc Damage, 60% Crit Rate, 120% Crit Damage, and 20% Energy Regeneration.
Healer Cantarella:
Around 30,000 HP, 1,000 Defense, and 30% Energy Regeneration.
Ability Leveling Priority:
DPS Cantarella:
Focus on upgrading Resonance Liberation first, followed by Resonance Skill, Forte Circuit, Intro Skill, and Basic Attack.
Healer Cantarella:
Prioritize Forte Circuit, then Resonance Liberation, Resonance Skill, Basic Attack, and Intro Skill.
Team Compositions
To maximize Cantarella’s effectiveness in Wuthering Waves, assembling a synergistic team is essential. Below are recommended team compositions, detailing each character’s role and how they complement Cantarella’s abilities.
Optimal Team Compositions for Cantarella
Cantarella, Camellya, and Roccia (High DPS & Support)
Camellya (Main DPS)
Utilizes powerful Havoc-based attacks for high burst damage. Excels in single-target and AoE scenarios, making her a reliable damage dealer. Benefits from Cantarella’s healing and buffs to sustain longer in fights.
Roccia (Sub-DPS / Buffer)
Provides buffs that enhance Basic Attack and Havoc damage. Can act as a backup damage dealer, maintaining consistent output.
Cantarella (Support / Healer)
Ensures team survivability with healing and buffs. Amplifies Camellya’s and Roccia’s effectiveness in combat. Increases team damage potential through synergy with Havoc Resonators.
Havoc Rover, Cantarella, and Roccia (Balanced Havoc Team)
Havoc Rover (Main DPS)
Deals sustained Havoc damage, making use of fast-paced combat mechanics. Works well with Cantarella’s buffs and healing for extended engagements.
Roccia (Sub-DPS / Buffer)
Provides essential healing, allowing Havoc Rover to focus on dealing damage. Enhances team synergy with buffs and status effects. Ensures smooth rotations and skill uptime for the team.
Cantarella (Support / Healer)
Ensures team survivability with healing and buffs. Amplifies Camellya’s and Roccia’s effectiveness in combat. Increases team damage potential through synergy with Havoc Resonators.
Cantarella, Danjin, and Mortefi (Free-to-Play Friendly)
Danjin (Main DPS)
Utilizes Havoc abilities for sustained melee combat. Capable of executing powerful attacks that scale well with buffs. Benefits from Cantarella’s healing to maintain her aggressive playstyle.
Mortefi (Sub-DPS / Heavy Attack Enhancer)
Provides additional damage output, complementing Danjin’s attack patterns. Enhances heavy attack potential, allowing Danjin to deal more burst damage.
Cantarella (Support / Healer)
Keeps the team alive through healing and defensive support. Offers buffs that boost overall team performance in prolonged fights. Aids in energy regeneration for smoother skill rotations.
Resonance Chains (Dupe)
Cantarella's Resonance Chains enhance her combat capabilities, making her a stronger DPS-healer hybrid. Each Resonance Chain upgrade boosts her damage output, healing efficiency, or overall combat effectiveness, giving players more strategic options when using her in a team.
Resonance Chain Effects
R1 – In the Endless Waves
Casting Cantarella’s Resonance Skill recovers 1 Trance, allowing for more frequent skill activations. Increases the DMG Multiplier of Resonance Skills, boosting her overall damage output.
R2 – Surrender to the Blurred Reverie
Resonance Liberation sends the target into Hazy Dream, a status effect that enhances Cantarella’s damage potential. Increases the DMG Multiplier of Startlement triggered by Cantarella, further amplifying her burst damage.
R3 – Gaze into the Abyss
Increases the DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation, making her ultimate attack significantly stronger.
R4 – Where Your Soul Reflects
During Mirage mode, Cantarella gains an increased Healing Bonus, making her more effective as a healer. Enhances her hybrid playstyle by improving team sustainability while maintaining strong offensive capabilities.
R5 – Cast Yourself to Its Embrace
Increases the maximum number of Jelly Dreamweavers summoned by Resonance Liberation, adding more utility and potential crowd control.
R6 – Fall, Fall... and Fall Deeper into the Reverie
Increases the DMG Multiplier of Basic Attacks during Mirage, strengthening her normal attack damage. Casting Resonance Liberation ignores 30% of the target's DEF for 10 seconds, making her attacks significantly more effective against high-defense enemies.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
What is the key considerations for team building for Cantarella?
Cantarella pairs best with Havoc Resonators, boosting their damage and survivability. While mainly a healer, her buffs and debuffs support flexible playstyles. She fits well in both meta and free-to-play teams like with Danjin or Mortefi, especially when using Echoes that enhance healing or Havoc damage.
What is Cantarella's playstyle?
Cantarella is a sub-DPS and healer in Wuthering Waves, specializing in coordinated off-field attacks and quick-swap gameplay. Her main role involves infusing Diffusion on teammates, performing coordinated attacks, healing the team, and buffing damage. She enters the Mirage state to accumulate Shivers for healing and unlock a powerful finisher.
