Wuthering Waves has officially confirmed Cartethyia's arrival as a playable character in the upcoming Version 2.4 update. First introduced as an NPC in Version 2.0's Chapter 2, Act 3 of the Rinascita storyline, this enigmatic character has captivated players with her complex backstory and combat prowess.

Known as both the Blessed Maiden and her alter ego Fleurdelys (whom players battled in Version 2.2), Cartethyia represents the pinnacle of Rinascita's power according to game lore. Her transition from formidable boss fight to playable character fulfills many players' expectations, especially after her weekly boss version became available following Act 4's completion.

The official drip marketing reveals intriguing details about Cartethyia's potential gameplay. The description mentioning "the powers of the Sentinel and Threnodian clash and unite within her" suggests mechanics similar to Zani's form-changing abilities. This could mean players will strategically switch between Cartethyia's Blessed Maiden and Fleurdelys personas during combat for optimal performance.

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Early leaks position Cartethyia as a Sword-wielding Aero attribute character. As Rinascita's current Resonator and Imperator - a title shared with Huanglong's Jinhsi - her kit will likely emphasize high damage output rather than support capabilities. Many theorycrafters believe she could surpass current meta DPS characters when Version 2.4 launches around mid-June.

Alongside Cartethyia's debut, Version 2.4 will introduce new skins for Changli and Carlotta, potentially signaling their banner reruns. Rumors also suggest another new character named Lupa might appear, though Kuro Games has yet to confirm these details. The update continues Wuthering Waves' pattern of expanding both its roster and narrative depth with each version.

While most players celebrate Cartethyia's playable confirmation, some initially doubted it would happen - especially after seeing popular characters like Scar remain as boss fights for multiple versions. Now that the announcement is official, anticipation builds for what might be one of Wuthering Waves' most mechanically unique and powerful characters to date.