Calcharo
Phantom Hunters

  • Rarity: ★★★★★
  • Attribute: Electro
  • Weapon:
  • Combat Roles:
  • Main Damage Dealer
  • Resonance Liberation Damage
  • Gender: Male
  • Class: Natural
  • Birthday: July 8
  • Birthplace: New Federation
  • Affiliation: Jinzhou, Ghost Hounds
  • Special Dish: Ration Bar
  • Release Date: May 23, 2024

  • Voice Actors:
  • English: Ben Cura
  • Chinese: Xu Xiang (徐翔)
  • Japanese: Toshiyuki Morikawa (森川智之)
  • Korean: Park Min-gi (박민기)

Introduction to Thunder God Calcharo


Calcharo Stats by Level:

Level: 1 HP: 840 ATK: 35 DEF: 97 Energy: 125

Wuthering Waves Ultimate Calcharo Guide: Calcharo is a 5★ Electro DPS known for his high damage and skill-intensive gameplay. Mastery of his enhanced attacks, dodges, and animation cancels is key to unlocking his full potential. Though challenging to play, he rewards precision with top-tier damage, making him ideal for players who enjoy fast, technical combat.

Character Overview

Strengths

  • Calcharo has one of the highest DPS potentials in the game, with exceptional raw damage output.

  • His kit revolves around chaining combos using his unique Cruelty and Killing Intent mechanics to enhance Heavy Attacks.

  • His Outro Skill delivers a powerful off-field Electro strike, dealing 587.94% Electro damage.

  • Skilled players can boost his damage further through multiple animation cancel techniques.

  • He excels in aggressive team comps, especially those that enable swap cancel strategies for overlapping DPS windows.

    • Weaknesses

  • Calcharo is difficult to play effectively despite his high damage potential.

  • His combo-based gameplay demands precise timing—mistimed attacks greatly reduce DPS.

  • Missing a key “Death Messenger” attack can drastically lower his overall output.

  • The “Death Messenger” animation leaves him briefly vulnerable, requiring quick swaps or defensive actions.

  • His kit relies on constant field presence, so mistakes or delays can lead to significant DPS loss.

  • Overall, he’s less forgiving than simpler characters, rewarding precision but punishing errors.

    • Abilities and Rotation

    Calcharo Skills Priority

    Forte Circuit Resonance Liberation Resonance Skill Intro Skill Basic Attack

    Calcharo is a high-skill Electro DPS who builds Cruelty and Killing Intent to enhance Heavy Attacks, enters Deathblade Gear via Resonance Liberation, and unleashes powerful combos for burst damage.

    • 1 Forte Circuit – Main damage source; max first.
    • 2 Resonance Liberation – Enables enhanced state
    • 3 Resonance Skill – Aids rotation and resource gain.
    • 4 Basic Attack – Low impact; upgrade last.
    • 5 Intro Skill – Lowest priority; rarely used.

    Calcharo Abilities

    Basic Attack – Hounds Gnaw

    A four-hit Electro combo, with a Dodge Counter for bonus damage.

    Resonance Skill – Extermination Order


    A three-hit Electro attack that builds Cruelty, does not interrupt Basic Attacks, and regenerates Concerto Energy.

    Resonance Liberation – Phantom Etching



    Enters Deathblade Gear for 10 seconds, enhancing Basic Attacks, boosting Dodge Counter damage, and increasing attack speed.

    Forte Circuit – Hunting Mission


    Modifies Heavy Attacks. At 3 Cruelty stacks, Heavy Attack: Mercy deals enhanced Electro damage.

    In Deathblade Gear, Killing Intent replaces Cruelty, stacking up to five.

    At max stacks, Heavy Attack: Death Messenger is unlocked, dealing massive damage and reducing damage taken.

    Intro Skill – Wanted Outlaw


    Strike the target to deal Electro damage.

    Outro Skill – Shadowy Raid


    Calcharo summons a Phantom to assist the active Resonator, slashing forward to clear enemies. The Phantom’s strike deals Electro DMG equal to 195.98% + 391.96% of Calcharo’s ATK.

    Calcharo Passive Abilities

    Inherent Skill – Bloodshed Awaken

    Using the Heavy Attack “Mercy” increases Calcharo’s Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus by 10% for 15 seconds.

    Inherent Skill – Revenant Rush


    Landing the Heavy Attack “Death Messenger” reduces damage taken by Calcharo by 15% for 5 seconds.

    Optimal Rotation

    • 1 Build Resources
    • 2 Heavy Attack
    • 3 Activate Resonance Liberation
    • 4 Chain Basic Attacks & Dodge Counters
    • 5 Repeat Death Messenger
    • 6 Swap Out
    • 7 Recharge & Repeat
  • Use Basic Attacks and Resonance Skill to gain Cruelty stacks.

  • At max Cruelty, use Mercy for high damage and energy regen.

  • Enter Deathblade Gear for boosted attack speed and Electro damage.

  • Stack Killing Intent, then unleash Death Messenger.

  • Maintain attack flow, weaving in Dodge Counters and Resonance Skills.

  • After Deathblade Gear ends, swap to another unit while Calcharo’s Outro Skill boosts team damage.

  • Cycle back to Resonance Liberation, using skills and Mercy for energy regeneration.

    • Key Mechanics

    Energy Regen

    Essential for frequent Resonance Liberation.

    Dodge Counters

    Enhanced during Deathblade Gear, adding extra damage.

    Animation Cancels

    Optimize DPS with skill and dodge cancels.

    Echo Activation

    Best used post-Resonance Liberation for extra damage.

    Swap Cancelling

    Helps maintain offensive pressure.


    Mastering Calcharo’s complex mechanics and rotation unlocks his full damage potential, making him one of the most rewarding high-skill DPS characters in Wuthering Waves.

    Build Guide

    Calcharo is an Electro hypercarry DPS who scales primarily with ATK. His effectiveness relies on Crit stats and Energy Regen to maintain frequent access to Resonance Liberation. Building him properly involves selecting the best weapons, Echoes, and stats to optimize his damage output.

    Best Weapons

    Lustrous Razor (5-star)

    One of the best options, offering a strong ATK% secondary stat and Energy Regen.

    Its passive increases Resonance Liberation damage with each Resonance Skill cast, making it a great fit for Calcharo’s rotation.

    Verdant Summit (5-star)

    Provides Crit DMG and boosts Resonance Attributes.

    It also enhances Heavy Attack damage after using an Intro or Resonance Liberation Skill, making it a powerful option for a high-damage build.

    Autumntrace (4-star)

    A solid alternative with a Crit Rate secondary stat and stacking Normal and Heavy Attack damage buffs.

    Best used when Crit DMG is already well-balanced through Echoes.

    Helios Cleaver (4-star)

    Increases ATK when using Resonance Skills, which aligns well with Calcharo’s frequent skill usage. However, the stacks are lost when swapping out.

    Best Echo Sets

    Void Thunder (5-piece)

    The optimal set, boosting Electro DMG and further increasing it after using a Heavy Attack or Electro Skill.

    It also provides Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and Energy Regen, making it the best all-around choice.

    Void Thunder (2-piece) + Lingering Tunes (2-piece)


    A viable alternative that balances Electro DMG and ATK% while being easier to obtain.

    Void Thunder (2-piece) + Moon Cloud (2-piece)



    Helps with Energy Regen if needed for more frequent Resonance Liberation usage.

    Best Main Echoes

    Thundering Mephis (4-cost)

    The best choice, dealing Electro damage and boosting Electro DMG and Resonance Liberation DMG while also stacking ATK% over time.

    Tempest Mephis (4-cost)

    A solid alternative that boosts Electro and Heavy Attack damage, with an easier activation condition.

    Mech Abomination (4-cost)

    Works well if paired with the Flautist Echo due to its quick cast time and synergy with Calcharo’s ultimate.

    Flautist (4-cost)

    Offers fast activation and good damage output.

    Echo Stats Priorities

    4-Cost Echo: Prioritize Crit Rate or Crit DMG, depending on weapon choice.
    3-Cost Echo: Electro DMG Bonus is ideal; Energy Regen or ATK% can be used as alternatives.
    1-Cost Echo: ATK% is the primary stat to aim for.

    Substats Priorities

    • 1 Crit Rate – Ensures a high crit chance for consistent damage.
    • 2 Crit DMG – Boosts overall burst damage.
    • 3 Energy Regen – Boosts Resonance Liberation uptime.
    • 4 ATK% – Further enhances damage scaling.
    • 5 Flat ATK – Small boost; lower priority.

    Resonance Chain


    Calcharo’s Resonance Chain boosts his damage, energy gain, and Electro synergy. Unlocking Sequence Nodes needs duplicate pulls, making it a long-term investment. Each node offers unique benefits, so plan upgrades carefully.

    Detailed Breakdown of Sequence Node Effects

    Resonance Chain Effects


    Sequence 1: Covert Negotiation

    Sequence Node 1 boosts energy regeneration, recovering 10 Resonance Energy when Extermination Order hits a target, enabling more frequent Resonance Liberation for higher damage output.


    Sequence 2: Zero-Sum Game

    Sequence Node 2 increases Resonance Skill damage, granting a 30% DMG bonus for 15 seconds after casting an Intro Skill, strengthening his attacks between normal and heavy attacks.


    Sequence 3: Iron Fist Diplomacy

    Sequence Node 3 provides a 25% Electro DMG boost during Resonance Liberation, making it a top upgrade for damage-focused builds, especially with Electro-boosting Resonators like Jianxin.


    Sequence 4: Dark Alliance

    Sequence Node 4 grants a 20% team-wide Electro DMG bonus for 30 seconds after using an Outro Skill, benefiting Electro teams but requiring an optimized setup.


    Sequence 5: Unconventional Compact

    Sequence Node 5 increases Intro Skill damage by 50% but is not ideal since Calcharo relies on sustained on-field DPS rather than quick swaps.


    Sequence 6: The Ultimatum

    Sequence Node 6 summons two Electro Phantoms when using Death Messenger, each dealing Electro DMG equal to 100% of his ATK, significantly enhancing his burst potential, especially with Jianxin.

    Analysis and Best Upgrade Path

    Sequence Node 1

    Improves energy generation, increasing Resonance Liberation uptime and allowing a focus on offensive stats.

    Sequence Node 2

    Boosts Resonance Skill damage, making it valuable for optimizing skill rotations and overall DPS.

    Sequence Node 3

    Provides a major Electro DMG increase during Resonance Liberation, essential for maximizing damage.

    Sequence Node 4

    Enhances team-wide Electro DMG but is only effective in specific team compositions.

    Sequence Node 5

    Low priority, as Intro Skills are not central to Calcharo’s damage output.

    Sequence Node 6

    Top-tier upgrade, adding Coordinated Attacks for a significant DPS boost, ideal for full optimization.

    Team Compositions


    Calcharo thrives as a main DPS with sustained field time, needing teammates who boost Electro DMG, support Resonance Liberation uptime, and provide healing. With the right team, he delivers consistent high damage in extended fights.

    Premium Electro Team

    Calcharo (Main DPS)

    He remains on the field for most of the fight, dealing massive damage through his Resonance Liberation and enhanced basic attacks.

    Yinlin (Sub-DPS/Support)

    Yinlin is Calcharo’s best support, offering significant Electro DMG and Resonance Liberation DMG bonuses through her Outro Skill.

    She also has strong AoE damage that helps with enemy waves, and her coordinated attacks further amplify Calcharo’s burst potential.

    Verina (Healer/Support)

    Verina is the best healer in the game and an excellent choice for this composition.

    Besides healing, she enhances the entire team’s damage output, keeping Calcharo alive and boosting his performance in extended fights.

    Team Synergy:

    This setup revolves around keeping Calcharo on the field as much as possible while benefiting from Yinlin’s buffs and Verina’s healing. The key strategy is to open with Yinlin’s abilities, apply her buffs, and then switch to Calcharo to unleash his full damage potential. Verina ensures that Calcharo remains at high health while further amplifying his attacks.

    Basic Attack Team

    Calcharo (Main DPS)

    He remains the primary damage dealer, relying on his basic attacks while in Deathblade Gear mode.

    Sanhua (Sub-DPS/Support)

    Sanhua is an excellent pick as her Outro Skill increases the damage of Calcharo’s basic attacks.

    This bonus also applies to his Resonance Liberation-enhanced basic attacks, further increasing his sustained DPS.

    Additionally, Sanhua has good sub-DPS potential with her own abilities.

    Shorekeeper (Tank/Support)

    Shorekeeper provides defensive utility, increasing Calcharo and Sanhua’s survivability while also offering crowd control.

    His buffs make the team more durable, which is valuable in prolonged fights.

    Team Synergy:

    This composition enhances Calcharo’s sustained damage by boosting his basic attacks. Sanhua’s Outro Skill ensures his attacks remain strong throughout his Resonance Liberation, while Shorekeeper provides defensive utility and crowd control to manage enemy aggression. The general rotation involves activating Sanhua’s buffs, then switching to Calcharo to maximize his damage window.

    Free-to-Play Team

    Calcharo (Main DPS)

    He remains the main damage dealer, utilizing his Resonance Liberation and skills to maximize damage.

    Yangyang (Sub-DPS/Support)

    Yangyang is an excellent F2P choice as she provides crucial Resonance Energy regeneration, allowing Calcharo to use his Resonance Liberation more frequently.

    She also provides some additional sub-DPS potential.

    Baizhi (Healer/Support)

    Baizhi is a solid 4-star healer, ensuring the team stays healthy throughout fights.

    While she does not offer the same damage buffs as Verina, she provides much-needed survivability for a balanced F2P-friendly team.

    Team Synergy:

    This team provides a good balance of energy regeneration, damage, and healing. Yangyang ensures that Calcharo’s Resonance Liberation remains active as often as possible, while Baizhi keeps the team alive. Players should cycle through Yangyang’s energy-boosting abilities before switching to Calcharo to unleash his damage.

    Ascension and Forte Materials

    Calcharo Ascension Material Rank 1 Req Lv 20 5000 0 0 4 Rank 1 Req Lv 20 5000 0 0 4 Rank 2 Req Lv 40 10000 4 3 4 Rank 2 Req Lv 40 10000 4 3 4 Rank 3 Req Lv 50 15000 8 6 8 Rank 3 Req Lv 50 15000 8 6 8 Rank 4 Req Lv 60 20000 12 9 4 Rank 4 Req Lv 60 20000 12 9 4 Rank 5 Req Lv 70 40000 16 12 8 Rank 5 Req Lv 70 40000 16 12 8 Rank 6 Req Lv 80 80000 20 16 4 Rank 6 Req Lv 80 80000 20 16 4

    Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

    Is Calcharo’s playstyle hard?

    Calcharo is easy to pick up but hard to master—maximizing his damage with skill timing and swap cancels takes practice.

    Which sequence nodes are worth it?

    F2P players should prioritize Sequence Nodes 1 and 2 for energy and skill boosts. For max DPS, focus on Nodes 3 and 4. Node 6 boosts burst damage but is high investment; Node 5 has minimal impact. Upgrade based on your resources and playstyle.