Best 8 Aero Units in Wuthering Waves 2026
Aero revolves around the Aero Erosion Negative Status. Cartethyia is the flagship DPS; Ciaccona and Iuno are the best enablers; Jiyan and Qiuyuan are strong alternatives.
How We Rank These
Aero teams stack Aero Erosion for burst windows. This list ranks the best Aero Resonators by DPS ceiling and Erosion-enabling value.
Cartethyia
Flagship Aero Sword DPS who detonates Aero Erosion for massive burst. The Aero meta centerpiece.
Watch out: Complex two-form kit; wants Ciaccona to peak.
Jiyan
Aero Broadblade DPS whose Lance-state Heavy Attacks are amplified by a Heavy-Attack buffer. Classic Aero carry.
Watch out: Wants Mortefi / Iuno to reach ceiling.
Qiuyuan
Aero Sword DPS with flowing sword-technique combos. Strong on-field option.
Watch out: Wants an Aero enabler to peak.
Qingxiao
Aero Sword DPS with cloud-blade techniques. Another Aero Sword alternative.
Watch out: Wants an Aero enabler to peak.
Ciaccona
Aero Pistols sub-DPS who amplifies Aero Erosion. The default enabler for Cartethyia.
Watch out: Limited 5★; Erosion-focused value.
Iuno
Aero Gauntlets support who grants a big Heavy Attack / Aero buff. Premium enabler for Jiyan / Cartethyia.
Watch out: Limited 5★; Aero-focused value.
Jianxin
Aero Gauntlets sub-DPS / support with built-in shielding. Sturdy Aero enabler.
Watch out: Lower personal damage than carries.
Yangyang
Free Aero Sword support who grants Energy Regen + small ATK buff. Default free Aero enabler.
Watch out: Modest buffs.
Verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best Aero carry?
Cartethyia is the highest ceiling; Jiyan is the simpler, free-friendly option with Mortefi. Qiuyuan and Qingxiao are strong Sword alternatives.
Do I need Ciaccona for Aero?
For Cartethyia's peak, yes — she amplifies Aero Erosion. For Jiyan, a free Heavy-Attack buffer like Mortefi / Yangyang is enough.