Build Analysis
Cartethyia vs Jiyan: Which Aero DPS is Better in 2026?
Cartethyia is an Aero Sword DPS who detonates Aero Erosion for massive damage with a unique two-form kit. Jiyan is an Aero Broadblade DPS whose Lance-state Heavy Attacks are amplified by a Heavy-Attack buffer. Both are premier Aero carries with different enablers.
Cartethyia (Erosion Detonation) vs Jiyan (Heavy-Attack Hypercarry)
Cartethyia (Erosion Detonation)
Team: Cartethyia + Ciaccona + Shorekeeper
Ciaccona amplifies Aero Erosion; Cartethyia swaps in, detonates Erosion with her combo + Liberation, and manages the form swap for uptime.
Pros:
- Highest Aero burst in the game
- Flagship 2025–2026 Aero carry
- Ciaccona enable is account-wide
Cons:
- Complex two-form kit
- Wants Ciaccona (limited)
Rotation: Ciaccona Erosion -> Cartethyia detonation combo + Liberation -> repeat
Jiyan (Heavy-Attack Hypercarry)
Team: Jiyan + Mortefi / Iuno + Verina
A Heavy-Attack buffer (Mortefi or Iuno) boosts Jiyan's Lance-state Heavy Attacks; Jiyan swaps in and spams them for sustained Aero damage.
Pros:
- Simpler, sustained Aero damage
- Free Mortefi enable exists
- Great AoE clear
Cons:
- Lower burst ceiling than Cartethyia
- Needs a Heavy-Attack buffer to peak
Rotation: Buffer buff -> Jiyan Lance Heavy Attacks + Liberation -> repeat
Verdict
Cartethyia is the higher ceiling Aero carry; Jiyan is easier and free-friendly with Mortefi. Pull Cartethyia for meta, Jiyan for simplicity and AoE.