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| Rarity | (5-Star) |
| Element | Cryo |
| Weapon | Catalyst (Melee) |
| Best Role | On-Field DPS (Melt/Freeze) |
| Stat Priority | CRIT > ATK% > EM (Melt) |
| Tier | A+ (Solid Carry) |
Wriothesley is the Administrator of the Fortress of Meropide and a Cryo Catalyst user who prefers to punch his problems away. He specializes in Normal Attack weaving, draining his own HP to deal increased damage, and recovering it with powerful Charged Attack uppercuts.
Pros
- Excellent damage in both Freeze and Melt teams.
- Best user of the broken Marechaussee Hunter set.
- Self-sustaining (heals himself).
- Flexible rotations; doesn't rely heavily on Burst.
- Very strong C1 (Quality of Life + Damage).
Cons
- HP management can be tricky at C0 (needs a healer).
- Lacks interruption resistance (needs a shield).
- Short range compared to other Catalysts.
- C1 feels like a "complete kit" lock for some players.
Quick Guide (TL;DR)
If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.
- Best Artifact: 4pc Marechaussee Hunter (BiS - 36% Free Crit).
- Alt Artifact: 4pc Blizzard Strayer (Freeze) or 4pc Shimenawa (Melt).
- Best Weapon: Cashflow Supervision (Signature) or Tulaytullah's Remembrance.
- F2P Weapon: Flowing Purity (Craftable) or Ballad of the Boundless Blue.
- Main Stats: SANDS: ATK% or EM | GOBLET: Cryo DMG | CIRCLET: CRIT DMG.
- Talent Priority: Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst.
- Top Team: Wriothesley + Xiangling + Bennett + Shenhe (Burnmelt).
Pro Tip: At C0, Wriothesley stops draining HP (and losing damage buffs) if he drops below 50% HP. You MUST run a healer (Bennett/Mika) to keep him above 50% HP to maintain his skill buff. At C1, he sustains himself much better.
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| Category | Material Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension | Subdetection Unit | Fontaine Research Institute Areas |
| Boss Drop | Tourbillon Device | Experimental Field Generator (Fontaine) |
| Talent Books | Teachings of Order | Pale Forgotten Glory (Wed/Sat/Sun) |
Talent Breakdown & Mechanics
Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost
- The Combo: A 5-hit combo (fast punches). This is your main damage source.
- The Mechanic: Using Normal Attacks drains his HP (if Skill is active).
Elemental Skill: Icefang Rush
- Chilling Penalty: Wriothesley enters a state where he gains resistance to interruption.
- Buff: If his HP is > 50%, his Normal Attacks deal increased damage but drain 4.5% HP per hit.
- Strategy: You want to be in this state 100% of the time you are attacking. If you drop below 50% HP, the buff turns off.
Elemental Burst: Darkgold Wolfbite
- Cost: 60 Energy | Cooldown: 15s
- The Nuke: Deals multiple hits of AoE Cryo DMG in a frontal cone. Uses Ousia alignment.
- Usage: Use it to finish rotations or trigger melt, but don't build excessive ER for it.
Passive: Gracious Rebuke (The Uppercut)
- The Heal: When Wriothesley's HP falls below 60%, he gains a "Gracious Rebuke."
- Effect: His next Charged Attack consumes 0 Stamina, deals 50% increased damage, and heals him for 30% of his Max HP. This is how you sustain his HP drain without a healer (mostly).
Talent Priority Order:
- Normal Attack (Level 10) - Most damage comes from NAs and the Rebuke CA.
- Elemental Skill (Level 9) - Buffs the NA multiplier.
- Elemental Burst (Level 8) - Good nuke, but lower priority.
Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds
Wriothesley is primarily a Normal Attack DPS, so ER is not a strict requirement unless you want to burst every rotation.
| Team Context | ER Requirement (Burst Every Rotation) | ER Requirement (Burst Every Other) |
|---|---|---|
| Burnmelt (Solo Cryo) | 130% - 140% | 0% - 110% |
| Freeze (Double Cryo) | 110% - 120% | 0% |
Substat Priority:
- CRIT DMG (Ascension + MH Set gives tons of Rate)
- CRIT Rate (Cap at 64% due to MH set passive)
- ATK%
- Elemental Mastery (Vital for Melt teams)
Best Artifacts Comparison
| Set Name | Role | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 4pc Marechaussee Hunter | BiS | Wrio drains his own HP constantly. This set gives 15% Normal Attack DMG and 36% CRIT Rate. It is mathematically superior to everything else. |
| 4pc Blizzard Strayer | Freeze Only | Good for Perma-Freeze teams, but overcaps on Crit Rate easily. Useless for Melt. |
| 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence | Melt Alt | Boosts Normal/Charged DMG by 50%. Viable for Melt, but restricts Burst usage. |
Weapon Rankings
| Weapon | Type | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashflow Supervision | CRIT Rate | S+ | Signature. High Base ATK, Crit Rate, and buffs Normal/Charged Attack DMG based on HP fluctuation. Perfect. |
| Tulaytullah's Remembrance | CRIT DMG | S | Wanderer's Bell. Buffs Normal Attack speed and damage. Excellent alternative. |
| The Widsith (R5) | CRIT DMG | A+ (RNG) | Massive burst damage if you roll the right buff. Downtime hurts consistent DPS. |
| Flowing Purity (R5) | ATK% | A (F2P) | Fontaine Craftable. Grants Elemental DMG bonus when healing (Bond of Life mechanic). Wrio clears the bond easily. |
Constellation Value
Wriothesley has one of the most impactful C1s in the game.
- C1: Terror for the Evildoers - (Game Changer) Changes "Gracious Rebuke" condition from <60% HP to "If HP is <60% OR if the 5th attack of the combo hits". This means you get a guaranteed healing uppercut every combo string, making him self-sufficient and increasing damage massively (200% DMG on CA).
- C2: Shackles for the Arrogant - (Burst) Increases Burst DMG by up to 200% based on HP fluctuation stacks. Turns his burst into a nuclear bomb.
- C6: Esteem for the Innocent - (Whale) Increases Rebuke Charged Attack Crit Rate by 10% and Crit DMG by 80%. Also creates an additional icicle.
Verdict: C1 is highly recommended if you main him. It solves his HP management issues.
Top Team Compositions
1. Burnmelt (Highest Ceiling)
- Main DPS: Wriothesley
- Dendro: Nahida / Emilie
- Pyro: Thoma / Dehya
- Buffer: Bennett / Shenhe
Why it works: Burning maintains a constant Pyro aura on the enemy. Wriothesley melts his hits (2.0x DMG) against this aura. Requires Thoma/Dehya for interrupt resistance.
2. Oven / Freeze
- Main DPS: Wriothesley
- Sub-DPS: Furina
- Healer: Charlotte / Mika / Jean
- Anemo/Flex: Kazuha / Yelan
Why it works: Furina buffs damage and freezes enemies. A team healer (Charlotte/Jean) ensures Furina's fanfare stacks max out instantly, while Wriothesley manages his own HP.
Rotations & Combos
C0 Combo (HP Positive):E > N5 > N5C (Charged Attack) > Repeat. Watch for the red aura (Rebuke) before CA.
C1 Combo (Optimum):E > N5C (Always do CA after 5th hit) > N5C...
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a healer?
At C0, yes. Wriothesley drains his HP to 50% quickly. If he is below 50%, his Skill stops buffing him. You need Bennett, Mika, or Charlotte to keep him topped up. At C1, he heals himself enough to sustain, but a healer is still comfy.
Wriothesley vs. Ayaka?
Ayaka has higher front-loaded burst damage (better for speedrunning bosses). Wriothesley has better sustained damage and flexibility (can Melt or Freeze). He is also much easier to play in the overworld.
Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025
