Best Calcharo Build in Wuthering Waves

The best Electro main DPS of the moment Howling Waves, Calcharo is notable for his ability to annihilate enemies in his Deathblade Gear state. He also has one of the most fun, albeit technical, playstyles in the game, given his reliance on mix-ups.

But even after taking the above into account, you will still need to bring in a tailor-made team and build it to shine late in the game. Here is the best version of Calcharo Howling Wavesas well as a team that will certainly allow him to show all his power.

Best Weapons for Calcharo

The best weapon for Calcharo in Howling Waves is the iconic 5-star green peak of Jiyan. The weapon excels by providing it with a 12% Electro DMG boost and a total of 48.6% Crit DMG — the latter at level 90. The 5 star will also allow you to buff the damage of its Mercy Heavy Attack up to 48%.

If our top pick isn't an option for you, my main alternative will be the Lustrous Razor, also 5 stars. The weapon will provide Calcharo with both a handy amount of ER and a massive amount of ATK. Lustrous Razor also allows him to gain an additional 14% boost in Resonance Release DMG by performing his skill twice.

Best 4 Star Alternatives

My main 4-star pick for Calcharo is the Battle-Pass-exclusive Autumntrace. The weapon will grant him both a 20% critical rate increase at level 90 and an easy-to-trigger ATK buff of up to 20%. For those not planning to get the Premium Pass, Helios Cleaver will be my main choice, given its high ATK value and targeted buff.

Best sonatas and echoes for Calcharo in Wuthering Waves

As you might have guessed, the best sonata for Calcharo is a 5-piece Void Thunder. Once equipped, the set will provide a permanent 10% Electro DMG buff and allow him to gain an additional 15% when performing his Resonance skill. The buff triggered by the skill will last 15 seconds and can stack twice for a total of 30%.

For Echoes, I recommend using Thundering Mephis or Tempest Mephis as the main in a composition of one Overlord, two Commons, and two Elites. While Thundering's moveset is more to my liking, both Echoes will buff Calcharo's Electro and Liberation DMG by 12% after being used. The buff will last 15 seconds.

Best stats and sub-stats

In terms of main stats, I recommend investing in critical rate first and foremost. This is vital, as Calcharo's low attack speed in his normal state will require it. For the remaining stats, focus on Electro DMG and ATK in equal measure. Crit Rate, Crit DMG, Energy Regen, and ATK will be my substat choices. Make sure to get his critical rate to around 60% for optimal damage.

To recap, here are the top picks for Calcharo, along with our recommended top stats.

Best Calcharo team compositions

The best team for Calcharo in Howling Waves will feature him as the main DPS, Jianxin as the sub-DPS/main support, and Verina as the healer. Jianxin is vital here, given her ability to provide a 38% Resonance Release DMG buff over 14 seconds with her Outro skill. We will then have in Verina both all the healing we might need and the ability to resurrect party members.

Using Sanhua in the sub-DPS role can also work, as she can provide a 38% base attack DMG deepening boost. If you don't have Verina, Baizhi can also excel. However, you will need to raise it to level R6 to unlock the ability to revive.

If his kit remains unchanged, Yinlin will become by far the best choice for the sub-DPS/support role. The reason is that his Outro skill improves Calcharo's Electro DMG by 20% and Liberation DMG by 25%. Luckily, we won't have to wait too long for her to make her debut, as she'll be the star of the game's second character-focused banner.