Comprehensive Wriothesley guide for Genshin Impact. Learn Wriothesley's best build, team, kit, artifacts, and materials for this 5-Star Cryo DPS Catalyst user.
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Wriothesley Latest Information & News
Wriothesley’s Upcoming Buffs on July 1

| Normal & Charged Attacks | Polestar Field Effect - Enhances his normal and charged attacks when he enters the Stellar-Conduct state. |
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| Constellation Summary | (C1) / (C2) / (C4) / (C6) - Increases his Stellar-Conduct DMG during combat. - Provides additional Cryo DMG upon triggering Stellar-Conduct Reaction. - Reduces DMG & also buffs ATK SPD for the team. - Increases CRIT Rate and DMG. - He also now provides additional icicle DMG. |
Wriothesley’s upcoming buff will improve his Normal and Charged Attacks through the Polestar Field effect when he enters the Stellar-Conduct state. His constellations (C1, C2, C4, and C6) increase Stellar-Conduct and icicle DMG, grant extra Cryo DMG upon triggering the Stellar-Conduct reaction, boost team ATK SPD, reduce incoming damage, and improve his personal CRIT stats.
Character Buffs & Adjustments for WriothesleyWriothesley Character Overview, Base Stats, and Tier
Character Profile
![]() | Rarity | ![]() | |
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| Element | Cryo | ||
| Weapon | Catalyst | ||
| Ascend Stat | CRIT DMG 38.4% | ||
| Region | Fontaine | ||
| Birthday | November 23 | ||
| Roles | ![]() ![]() | ||
| How To Get | Can only be pulled during Wriothesley's Limited-Time Banner (Currently not available) | ||
Base Stats
| Base HP | Base ATK | Base DEF | |
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| Lvl. 90 | 13,593 | 311 | 763 |
| Lvl. 80 (Ascended) | 12,637 | 289 | 710 |
Wriothesley is a 5-star Cryo character that wields a Catalyst in Genshin Impact. His gameplay focuses on being an On-Field DPS, utilizing his Normal Attacks and Charged Attacks that can heal and buff him when he is under 60% HP. Lore-wise, Wriothesley is the Duke of the Fortress of Meropide, aiming to reform prisoners and a role model.
Wriothesley's Tier & Rating
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What Kind of Character Is Wriothesley?
Wriothesley is a Cryo
Currently his meta relevance is expected to see an improvement over his previously unremarkable performance once he's able to fully utilize his Stellar-Conduct passive with a proper Stellar reaction support and enabler.
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Roles & Playstyle Of Wriothesley and His Strengths and Weakness
Melee Cryo On-Field DPS
Wriothesley is an On-Field DPS with HP drain mechanics similar to other Fontaine DPSes, with his core combo focused around his special, Cryo-infused Normal and Charged Attacks. Despite being a catalyst user, Wriothesley's gameplay is more melee than ranged in combat due to his attack strings consisting of quick punches and jabs.
Pros and Cons of Off-Field DPS Wriothesley
| Pros |
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| - His unique playstyle is easy to learn combos for unlike other Normal and Charged Attack DPSes. |
| - He a decent amount of teams to pick and choose from. |
| - You can reliably go for more offensive stats like CRIT on his Artifacts since he doesn't really need Energy Recharge due to his Burst not being essential to his DPS. |
| Cons |
| - His limited range can be a cause for struggle in multi-target content. |
| - Pre-Witch's Revelation Wriothesley wants his C1 to for easier access to his special Charged Attack. His C0 or baseline performance is a little awkward to use without it since he consumes HP faster than he can heal it back. |
| - Post-Witch's Revelation Wriothesley prefers shielders over healers since his Stellar-Conduct passive still wants him to be below a certain HP threshold, but his self-heal is stronger. His new C1 also has less value in Stellar-Conduct teams as a result. |
Best Build for Wriothesley
Traditional CRIT-based Wriothesley follows the same trends of preferring a setup that'll let him deal as much damage as possible, ideally with respect to the current meta. See below for our top recommendations.
| Weapon | Cashflow Supervision |
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| Best Artifact | Marechaussee Hunter x4 (Other teams) Disenchantment in Deep Shadow x4 (Stellar-Conduct) |
| Artifact Main Stats | Sands: ATK% Goblet: Cryo DMG% Bonus (Other teams) or ATK% (Stellar-Conduct) Circlet: CRIT Rate or DMG |
| Priority Sub-Stat | CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery |
| Recommended Team | ![]() ![]() ![]() (Reverse Melt) ![]() ![]() ![]() (Stellar-Conduct) |
Note! | Despite having received Stellar-Conduct-related buffs, Wriothesley cannot enable the reaction by himself. However, his Stellar-Conduct team has a chance to be his overall best comp by virtue of being centered around a new reaction. |
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Stat Goals For On-Field DPS Wriothesley
| ATK | 2000~ |
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| CRIT Rate | 70-80%~ |
| CRIT DMG | 140-200%~ |
| Elemental Mastery | 100-200~ |
| Energy Recharge | 100% |
There aren't many Wriothesley teams that have him use his Elemental Burst every rotation, since it's a bit more optimal to focus on squeezing out as much damage as possible through his enhanced Normal and Charged Attacks. Ignoring Energy Recharge also affords you more flexibility when choosing Artifact pieces for Wriothesley since his first priority should always be hitting a balanced 1:2 ratio of CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG.
Wriothesley 's Recommended Talent Priority
| Talent | Level Up Priority |
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| Normal Attack: Forceful Fist Of Frost | ★★★★★ |
| Icefang Rush (Elemental Skill) | ★★★★・ |
| Darkgold Wolfbite (Elemental Burst) | ★★★・・ |
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Best Weapon for Wriothesley
As an On-Field DPS, offensive, CRIT-based catalysts are going to be Wriothesley's preferred choices. See below for our top recommendations:
Premium Weapons for Wriothesley
| Weapon | How to Get Rating | |
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| Best | Cashflow Supervision | Get from Limited Banner - Wriothesley's Signature Weapon. - The CRIT Rate main-stat enables you to hitting an appealing CRIT Ratio much easier, since you have more room for higher CRIT DMG rolls on Wriothesley's Artifacts. - Grants several DMG% increases whenever the equipping character's HP fluctuates. - Passive also buffs ATK% and ATK SPD. - It's no surprise that this Wriothesley's best weapon for all his team variations. - The strongest option for Stellar-Conduct Wriothesley due to the direct Stellar-Conduct DMG% buff on the passive. |
| 2nd | Tulaytullah's Remembrance | Get from Limited Banner - The 2nd best option for Wriothesley since its a CRIT DMG main stat catalyst that offers similar ATK SPD and DMG% increases (except Stellar-Conduct DMG) after pressing Skill. - A decent alternative to Wriothesley's Signature Weapon since he can easily maintain the passive. - The DMG% buffs won't be as powerful for his Stellar-Conduct teams, but the other offensive stats are still welcomed for any DPS character. |
| 3rd | Kagura's Verity | Get from Limited Banner - CRIT DMG stat can make achieving Wriothesley's stat goals easier. - Wriothesley won't be able to max out its passive since he can only use his Skill once per rotation, it does but the modest Stellar-Conduct DMG% buff and decent base ATK are still appreciated. - Consider equipping it on Wriothesley if you have it but no Yae Miko or Varesa to take full advantage of it. |
| 4th | Reliquary of Truth Surf's Up Tome of the Eternal Flow | Get from Limited Banner - Limited 5-star catalysts with high CRIT-DMG main stats but slightly lower base ATK. - These weapons can be very strong options even if Wriothesley doesn't benefit from the passives just for the CRIT DMG alone. - You can always offset lower base ATK weapons with an ATK buffer on Wriothesley's team, like Nicole or Bennett. |
| 5th | Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds Skyward Atlas | Get from Banners - Offensive standard catalysts that can Wriothesley can make use of if you have either. - Lost Prayers is a CRIT Rate main stat weapon with an Elemental DMG% buff on the passive, while Atlas is a high ATK% claymore as a result of its base ATK and ATK% buff on its passive. - Both result in about the same amount for Wriothesley in a lot of his best teams. They are noticeably weaker than limited catalsysts, but they are still slightly ahead of his current 4-star options. |
| 6th | The Widsith | Get from Banners - A CRIT DMG main-stat weapon that is one of the better 4-star options for DPS catalyst characters. - Depending on his team, Wriothesley can make use of at least 2 of the stats that the weapon increases. - Passive is chance-based. This can lead to instances where you might perform worse on one rotation due to landing on the buff that Wriothesley doesn't benefit from as much in that specific team. - Stellar-Conduct Wriothesley would prefer the ATK% and EM buffs. His Freeze teams would benefit more from the DMG% and ATK% buffs, while his Reverse Melt playstyle can make use of all three. - Best at Refinement Level 5 (R5). |
Wriothesley's Signature Weapon is the undisputed best option for him since all of his team options are covered by the specific DMG% buffs. But like other DPS characters, Wriothesley can still deliver a decent performance with most CRIT main-stat weapons.
Free To Play Friendly (F2P Weapons) for Wriothesley
| Weapon | How to Get Rating | |
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| Best F2P (Forge) | Flowing Purity | Fontaine Forgeable (Craftable) Weapon - Passive has an Elemental DMG bonus and ATK% buffs. - The Bond-of-Life mechanic requires a healer but Wriothesley's self-healing should be able to deal with this easily. - Works in all of Wriothesley's comps, including Stellar-Conduct teams since the reaction scales with direct character stats like ATK. - Best at Refinement Level 5 (R5). |
| 2nd (Event) | Dodoco Tales | Reward From Past Event (Midsummer Island Adventure) - An ATK% main-stat event catalyst that grants a Charged Attack DMG% bonus after hitting enemies with Normal Attacks, supplies another ATK% buff after hitting enemies with Charged Attacks. - Alternative to Flowing Purity that synergizes well with Wriothesley's basic gameplay loop, though its ATK% increase is much lower. - Best at Refinement Level 5 (R5). - No longer obtainable if you didn't participate in the event. |
| 3rd (Forge) | Mappa Mare | Inazuma Forgeable (Craftable) Weapon - An Elemental Mastery weapon that has an Elemental DMG% buff after triggering a reaction on its passive. - This can work as an early game weapon for Wriothesley if you're just starting out and haven't unlocked the crafting formula for Flowing Purity. - No need for max refinement if you plan to transition to a better weapon later down the line. |
For F2P options, Wriothesley won't have a lot of CRIT weapons to choose from, so ATK% weapons are going to be the default. Stellar-Conduct Wriothesley would much rather have Flowing Purity or The Widsith among his 4-star catalyst options.
All Weapon ListWriothesley Best Artifacts
Wriothesley has a clear preference for damage-oriented Artifacts sets as an On-Field DPS with no Off-Field capabilities. See our top recommendations below:
| Artifact | Recommendation Details |
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Disenchantment in Deep Shadow | ★★★★★ - Wriothesley's best-in-slot set for Stellar-Conduct teams following his Witch's Revelation buffs. - 4-piece effect supplies extra CRIT Rate against enemies affected by Stellar-Conduct. - While Wriothesley does not have a proper Off-Field teammate to help him enable Stellar-Conduct just yet, new reactions tend to be good for a while; expect that the Stellar-Conduct team, with the help of this set, will become his best-performing setup going into Snezhnaya once a synergistic Stellar-Conduct support is released. |
Marechaussee Hunter | ★★★★・ - Wriothesley's generalist Artifact set that will increase his CRIT Rate whenever his HP fluctuates. - Due to his abilities having HP drain and healing naturally baked into them, Wriothesley has no issue maintaining the 4-piece effect throughout combat. - This should be go-to option for Wriothesley's non-Stellar-Conduct teams due to its generous CRIT Value. - It can still be usable in said Stellar-Conduct teams, though the Deep Shadow set is preferred if you want Wriothesley to reach his full potential in such setup. |
2-pc. ATK% 2-pc. ATK% | ★★・・・ - You can mix and match 2-piece set effects while farming for a full 4-piece set. - The setup is not strict, and you can use any combination between the 2-piece versions of: ・Disenchantment in Deep Shadow (ATK%) ・A Day Carved From Rising Winds (ATK%) ・Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy (ATK%) ・Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods (ATK%) ・ Marechaussee Hunter (Normal and Charged ATK DMG%) ・Finale of the Deep Galleries (Cryo DMG%) - Stellar-Conduct teams would prefer ATK% sets over other 2-piece effects. |
Recommended Artifact Stats
![]() | Main: Flat HP Sub: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
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![]() | Main: Flat ATK Sub: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: ATK% (for Stellar-Conduct, Freeze) / Elemental Mastery (Melt) Sub: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: Cryo DMG Bonus / ATK% (for Stellar-Conduct) Sub: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: CRIT Rate or DMG Sub: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
Look For CRIT or ATK%
Wriothesley is an On-Field DPS that doesn't rely on his Burst. Most of his DPS is dealt through his Normal and Charged Attacks, so Energy Recharge (ER) should be the last thing on your priority list of Artifact substats. For optimal DPS, you'll want to place focus on gathering good pieces that have high CRIT Value with a few rolls into ATK or Elemental Mastery.
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Best Team Comp Wriothesley
Reverse Melt Team With Hexerei and Emilie
| DPS | Support | Support | Sub-DPS |
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Wriothesley | Nicole | Durin | Citlali |
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| - Wriothesley can trigger Reverse Melt (Cryo on Pyro) reliably on his most important hits, including his Charged Attacks, even with just Durin's Pyro application in his Dragon of White Flame mode. - Apart from enabling Durin's Hex passive, Nicole provides a teamwide ATK% buff that benefits both Wriothesley and Durin. Having both dealing decent damage does lead to higher team DPS. - White Flame Durin cannot shred Cryo, so Citlali can fills that role on this setup, while also simultaneously providing additional Pyro RES shred for Durin to benefit from. | |||
As of the current version, one of Wriothesley's strongest teams is a Reverse Melt team paired with the Durin and Nicole Hexrei core.
Durin is deployed in his White Flame mode primarily to provide consistent Pyro application, enabling Wriothesley to trigger Melts off of some of his Normal Attacks and Charged Attacks, while Nicole's ATK and DMG% buffs with the Celestial Gift set will always be appreciated by offensive characters like Wriothesley.
Citlali is here to apply Cryo and Pyro RES shred, but you can also replace her with other universal RES shredders like Xilonen or a another Sub-DPS like Emilie to take advantage of Nicole's teamwide buffs.
Other Team Comps For Wriothesley
Future Stellar-Conduct Wriothesley Team
| Team | Detail | |
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Wriothesley | Miko | - Wriothesley cannot properly make use of his new Stellar-Conduct buffs unless you pair him with Sandrone, which isn't ideal since she has no Off-Field capabilities. - Wriothesley's Stellar-Conduct team should be relatively meta once he does have a viable fourth slot to complete this team. - Nicole is preferred over a healer since Stellar-Conduct Wriothesley has mechanics that discourage strong healing. |
Nicole | Cryo | |
F2P Friendly Team Comp
| Team | Detail | |
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Wriothesley | Xiangling | - A F2P-friendly team comp that uses free characters or easily obtainable ones. - This team is the cheaper version of Wriothesley's premium Reverse Melt team, albeit with the caveat of Xiangling requiring a lot of Energy Recharge to use her Burst consistently every rotation. |
Bennett | Sucrose | |
Team Rotation of Wriothesley and Combos
Basic Team Rotation for On-Field Wriothesley
| Basic Rotation For On-Field Wriothesley |
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| 1. Deploy the abilities of the supports first in order of longest ability duration to shortest, but this can vary depending on the team. 2. Swap to Wriothesley. Use his Skill. 3. Perform Normal Attack (x5) into a Charged Attack. You can dash after to cancel the long animation. 4. Do the previous step three more times. 5. End his combo with Normal Attack (x3) into a Charged Attack or Burst if it's fully charged. 6. Repeat from Step 1. |
Wriothesley should always be deployed after the supports since he takes up the most field time as the primary DPS in a lot of his teams. The specific rotation setup can vary depending on who is on the team, so be sure to check here for comp-specific rotations.
Optimal Wriothesley Combos
Basic Normal-Charge Attack Sequence
| Wriothesley Combo: Normal-Charged Attack Sequence |
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| Elemental Skill → ( Normal Attack x3 → Charged Attack ) x 5 or 6 → Repeat |
The combo above is a sample of Wriothesley's optimized DPS combo at C0 for non-Stellar-Conduct teams.
If you have his C1, you can simply do (Normal Attack x5) into Charged Attack repeatedly.
Note! | If you see Wriothesley gain a Gracious Rebuke (red wolf icon) then immediately use his Charged Attack, even if it doesn't follow the combo above. |
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Basics of Using Wriothesley (Beginner Guide)

Melee Cryo Catalyst On-Field DPS
Wriothesley is a DPS-type character whose primary source of damage is through his enhanced Normal and Charged Attacks after entering his special Skill state. This state is called Chilling Penalty, and once activated, Wriothesley will begin using his signature Cryo-infused attacks that also drain some of his HP every time it hits an enemy.
Stellar-Conduct Synergy

Wriothesley is one of the few Cryo characters that received certain kit adjustments, through the Witch's Revelation system, that allows him to deal Stellar-Conduct damage after entering the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state. As of the current version, he has no Off-Field support that can enable the Stellar-Conduct reaction, but he is very likely to receive synergistic teammates once Snezhnaya releases.
Activate Skill State for Better Damage

Once his Skill is cast, Wriothesley will enter his Chilling Penalty state. You will always want to enable said state since it not only buffs the damage of his Normal Attacks (NAs) while you are above 50% HP, but will also increase his resistance to interruption from enemy attacks.
Keep in mind that Normal Attacks hit in the Chilling Penalty state drain a certain amount of Wriothesley's HP each time they hit an enemy. Fortunately, apart from pairing him with a healer, Wriothesley is equipped with measures to heal himself through this mechanic, which also enables him to reliably stack the Marechaussee Hunter set.
Attack String Will Not Reset

Wriothesley is one of the few characters whose NA sequence or string will not reset after dashing. This means that if you dash after his third NA, you will still proceed to his fourth NA rather than going back to the first.
Special Charged Attack Activates at Low HP

Wriothesley's gains a unique buff, called Gracious Rebuke, once he is below 60% HP. With Gracious Rebuke up, his Charged Attack is turned into Rebuke: Vaulting Fist, which has increased damage while also regenerating a certain percentage of his Max HP. This will be his hardest hitting attack outside of Stellar-Conduct teams.
Note! | His new Witch's Revelation passive enhances both his Gracious Rebuke and Rebuke: Vaulting Fist so that he deals Stellar-Conduct damage with his special Charged Attack while in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state. |
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Healers Allow More Enhanced Charged Attacks
One of Wriothesley's hardest hitting attacks is his special Charged Attack (CA), which he only gets when he is below 60% HP. You might note that this contradicts the condition needed by his Chilling Penalty state that gives an NA buff at above 50% HP. In order to get both the special CA and the NA buff, you would need to somehow keep Wriothesley at 51-59% HP, which can be hard to achieve at C0 by himself.
Because of this, you will typically only use around 2 special CAs per rotation if you pair Wriothesley with a healer.
Note! | Stellar-Conduct Wriothesley will generally prefer shielders over healers due to a combination of his prior issues with HP management and his new Witch's Revelation passive. |
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Burst Is Not as Important

While Wriothesley's Elemental Burst can still contribute a serviceable amount of DPS, it's often eclipsed by his other damage sources, such as his Normal and Charged Attacks while in his Chilling Penalty state. Because of this, you can skip building Energy Recharge on Wriothesley and instead concentrate on mainly CRIT and ATK% substats for his Artifacts.
Radiance: Stellar-Conduct State Effects

▲ The Polestar Field is denoted by the blue border around a small star-like structure on the ground.
When a team with a Stellar Linchpin holder deals Stellar-Conduct by applying Electro and Cryo on an enemy, a Polestar Field is created. Standing inside this field activates the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state for everyone in the party.
After completing his Witch's Revelation quest, Wriothesley unlocks a new passive that transforms his Gracious Rebuke into Gracious Rebuke: Unveiling and his Rebuke: Vaulting Fist into Luster: Vaulting Fist. The new special Charged Attacks still requires him to be below 60% HP to use.
Elemental Skill, Burst and Abilities Guide for Wriothesley
How To Use Wriothesley?
Cryo DPS With Special HP Mechanics
| Basic Rotation of Wriothesley |
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| 1. Start with the supports first. Deploy their abilities in order of longest duration to shortest. Different team comps might also have specialized rotation for optimal DPS output. 2. Swap to Wriothesley. Activate his Skill to enter Chilling Penalty. 3. Use Normal Attacks to reduce his HP. Once you hit below 60% HP, execute his special Charged Attack to deal stronger damage and to also regenerate HP. Do this according to the specific team combo. 4. Repeat from step 1 after performing enough special or enhanced Charged Attacks. |
Like many other Fontaine characters, Wriothesley is a Cryo On-Field DPS that has built-in HP drain and self-heal so he has natural synergy with the Fontaine set: Marechaussee Hunter. He has a lot of options when it comes to team comps due to his inherent kit flexibility, but he should generally prefer to be the primary source of damage on his teams.
Activate Special State Using Skill
Elemental Skill Summary
| Icon | Elemental Skill Summary |
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Icefang Rush | - Wriothesley dashes forward a short distance and enters the Chilling Penalty state. Chilling Penalty - Increases interruption resistance. - If Wriothesley's HP is above 50%, damage from Repelling Fists (Normal Attack) is increased. Each enhanced hit consumes a fixed amount of Wriothesley's HP. - HP loss can occur once every 0.1s. Additional Rules: - Chilling Penalty ends when Wriothesley leaves the field. |
After activating his Skill, Wriothesley goes into his Chilling Penalty state, which infuses his Normal Attacks (NA) with Cryo. These NAs not only have better scaling, but will also drain a portion of Wriothesley's HP everytime they hit an enemy.
An additional important feature of the Skill state is how it gives a substantial DMG% buff to his NAs when he is above 50% HP, meaning Wriothesley's damage profile consists of both his enhanced Normal Attacks and Charged Attack, as stated below.
Note! | Wriothesley's Witch's Revelation buffs enabled his 3rd and 5th Normal Attack to deal Stellar-Conduct DMG while in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state. ▶ Click here for detailed info about Wriothesley's buffs! |
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Gain Enhanced Charged Attack at <60% HP
Ascension 1 Passive Description
| Icon | Ascension 1 Passive Description |
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There Shall Be a Plea for Justice | When Wriothesley's HP falls below 60%, he gains Gracious Rebuke. Occurs every 5 seconds. Gracious Rebuke - Enhances the next Charged Attack into Rebuke: Vaulting Fist. - Does not consume Stamina. - Deals 50% increased DMG. - Restores HP equal to 30% of Wriothesley's Max HP after hitting an opponent. |
The special Charged Attack is also Wriothesley's only source of self-healing, and it also what helps define his intended playstyle.
Note! | Wriothesley's new passive lets him gain a new special Charged Attack that deals Stellar-Conduct DMG while in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state. ▶ Click here for detailed info about Wriothesley's buffs! |
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Contradicting HP Thresholds
Wriothesley's Chilling Penalty state provides a buff to his Normal Attacks when he is above 50% HP. His special Charged Attack (CA) can only be used after he is below 60% HP.
In order to gain both of these effects, you would somehow need to stay within 51-59% HP consistently, but because he also heals himself, you are unlikely to achieve this consistently. The most likely scenario is, after performing a certain amount of Normal Attacks to lower his HP, Wriothesley would only manage to use his special CA up to twice per rotation.
Note! | The HP thresholds are still present in Wriothesley's new Witch's Revelation passive. ▶ Click here for detailed info about Wriothesley's buffs! |
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No Need to Use Burst Every Rotation
Elemental Burst Summary
| Icon | Elemental Burst Summary |
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Darkgold Wolfbite | - Delivers an icy straight punch followed up by Icicle Impact, dealing multiple instances of AoE Cryo DMG in front. Arkhe: Ousia - After Icicle Impact ends, a Surging Blade is summoned which deals Ousia-aligned Cryo DMG. |
Wriothesley's Elemental Burst is a short burst DPS ability that unloads instances of Cryo DMG.
Because his DPS is mostly made up of his enhanced NAs and CAs, Wriothesley's Burst is typically unnecessary for his optimal combos and can be skipped or used every other rotation instead.
Ascension Passives Revolve Around His HP Mechanics
Ascension 4 Passive Description| Icon | Ascension 4 Passive Description |
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There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin | Whenever Wriothesley HP increases or decreases while he is in the Chilling Penalty state, he gains one stack of Prosecution Edict. Maximum of 5 stacks and each stack increases his ATK by 6%. |
Wriothesley's first passive is allows him to gain his ▲ Gracious Rebuke at a certain HP threshold. His other passive supplies a modest ATK increase whenever his HP fluctuates.
Both of these help to define Wriothesley's playstyle that requires you to play around his HP drain and self-healing.
Wriothesley's Arkhe is Ousia
Like other Fontaine characters, Wriothesley applies a special damage type called Arkhe on his Burst. His Arkhe is Ousia (dark), and it reacts with the opposite Pneuma (light) Arkhe.
This mainly used to solve overworld puzzles in Fontaine, or to deactivate or enable certain enemy mechanics.
Complete Witch's Revelation Quest for Ability Changes.
Witch's Revelation Passive Summary
| Icon | Witch's Revelation Passive Summary |
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There Shall Be an Unveiling for Injustice | ▲ Gracious Rebuke Enhancement - If Wriothesley's HP is below 60%, he gains Gracious Rebuke: Unveiling Gracious Rebuke: Unveiling - Charged Attack instead becomes Luster: Vaulting Fist which doesn't consume stamina, restores 30% of Wriothesley's Max HP and occurs every 2 seconds. Chilling Penalty Enhancements - Chilling Penalty's 3rd strike deals 60% of its original Cryo DMG as Stellar-Conduct DMG. - Chilling Penalty's 5th strike deals 80% of its original Cryo DMG as Stellar-Conduct DMG. - Luster: Vaulting Fist deals 100% of its original AoE Cryo DMG as Stellar-Conduct DMG. Additional Effect - Wriothesley deals 30% increased Stellar-Conduct DMG. - When inside a ▼ Polestar Field, Wriothesley will enter the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state. |
| Polestar Field Description |
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| When Stellar-Conduct is triggered, the surrounding area will transform into a Polestar Field for a short period of time, and when inside a Polestar Field, certain characters will enter the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state, which grants various skill buffs. |
Wriothesley is one of the recipients of a new passive once you complete his Witch's Revelation quest.
With it, he will now be able to deal direct Stellar-Conduct DMG through a new special Charged Attack, called Luster: Vaulting Fist, and his 3rd and 5th Normal Attack while in the Chilling Penalty state, provided he stays within a ▲ Polestar Field.
Because it is expected for his Stellar-Conduct DMG to be fairly competitive, healers can prove to be detrimental since you want to use his enhanced CA as much as possible. This means Stellar-Conduct Wriothesley will want to stay at low HP most of the time, making shielders the more ideal sustain option for higher DPS potential.
Note! | Wriothesley's C1 is known to not work when Wriothesley is played in a Stellar-Conduct tean. ▶ Check here for detailed info about his post-buff C1 issues! |
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Should You Pull for Wriothesley's Constellation Or Best Weapon?
Prioritize Wriothesley's Weapon
| Signature VS Constellations |
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Cashflow Supervision > C1 |
Cashflow Supervision is a Great Boost to His Damage
Undoubtedly, Wriothesley's Signature Weapon is his best pairing. It comes with the benefits of substantial ATK, Crit Rate%, Normal and Charge Attack DMG Bonus, and ATK SPD.
With the addition of Stellar-Conduct, his weapon also got updated to grant Stellar-Conduct DMG Bonus. So if you wish to use Wriothesley either as a strong Cryo or Stellar-Conduct DPS, getting his weapon is high priority.
C1 Is a Good Stopping Point
Wriothesley's C1 is a strong quality of life improvement to his kit, damage and flexibility without having to invest in C6 as it allows you to bring healers and grants Gracious Rebuke after every full Normal Attack sequence, allowing you to use the enhanced Charged Attack without having to meet the HP threshold.
However in a Stellar-Conduct set-up, Gracious Rebuke is not granted after a full Normal Attack sequence due his new Stellar-Conduct Passive granting Gracious Rebuke: Unveiling which is not the same as Gracious Rebuke. It is advisable to prefer getting his Signature over C1 if you will be using Wriothesley as a Stellar-Conduct DPS.
Wriothesley's Constellations & Effects
| Rating | Constellation Effect |
|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | C1: Terror for the Evildoers The Gracious Rebuke from the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice" is changed to this: When Wriothesley's HP is less than 60% or while he is in the Chilling Penalty state caused by Icefang Rush, when the fifth attack of Repelling Fists hits, it will create a Gracious Rebuke. 1 Gracious Rebuke effect can be obtained every 2.5s. Additionally, Rebuke: Vaulting Fist will obtain the following enhancement: · The DMG Bonus gained will be further increased to 200%. · When it hits while Wriothesley is in the Chilling Penalty state, that state's duration is extended by 4s. Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: · After a Luster: Vaulting Fist attack hits an opponent, the next fifth attack of Repelling Fist enhanced by Chilling Penalty that hits within the next 5s deals 50% increased Stellar-Conduct DMG. · After the fifth attack of Repelling Fist enhanced by Chilling Penalty hits an opponent, Luster: Vaulting Fists that hit within the next 5s deal 50% increased DMG. · If Luster: Vaulting Fist hits an opponent while Wriothesley is in the Chilling Penalty state, that state's duration is extended by 4s. 1 such extension can occur per 1 Chilling Penalty duration. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice." |
| ★★★★・ | C2: Shackles for the Arrogant When Darkgold Wolfbite is unleashed, each instance of the Prosecution Edict effect from the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin" will increase the DMG dealt by 40%. Additionally, when the Prosecution Edict stack reaches 5, if Wriothesley: · Is in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state: The Talent "There Shall Be an Unveiling for Injustice" will be enhanced, so that the third and fifth strikes of Repelling Fist, when enhanced by Chilling Penalty, deal 90% or 120% of their original Cryo DMG respectively, while Luster: Vaulting Fist will deal 150% of its original AoE Cryo DMG. The aforementioned DMG is considered Stellar-Conduct DMG. · Is not in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state: Normal Attacks and Charged Attacks will deal 125% or 130% of their original DMG respectively. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin." |
| ★★★・・ | C3: Punishment for the Frauds Increases the Level of Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★・・ | C4: Redemption for the Suffering The HP restored to Wriothesley through Rebuke: Vaulting Fist will be increased to 50% of his Max HP. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice." Additionally, when Wriothesley is healed, if the amount of healing overflows, the following effects will occur, depending on whether he is on the field. If he is on the field, his ATK SPD will be increased by 20% for 4s. If he is off-field, all of your own party members' ATK SPD will be increased by 10% for 6s. These two ATK SPD boosts cannot stack. Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: The aforementioned effect is changed to: Wriothesley takes 25% less DMG, and his ATK SPD is increased by 20%. Other nearby party members' ATK SPD is increased by 10%. |
| ★★・・・ | C5: Mercy for the Wronged Increases the Level of Darkgold Wolfbite by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★★・ | C6: Esteem for the Innocent The CRIT Rate of Rebuke: Vaulting Fist will be increased by 10%, and its CRIT DMG by 80%. When unleashed, it will also create an additional icicle that deals 100% of Rebuke: Vaulting Fist's original DMG as Cryo DMG. DMG dealt this way is regarded as Charged Attack DMG. Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: The aforementioned effect is changed to: · The Repelling Fist enhanced by Chilling Penalty, as well as Luster: Vaulting Fist, gain a 10% CRIT Rate and 80% CRIT DMG boost. In addition, the fifth attack of Repelling Fists enhanced by Chilling Penalty, as well as Luster: Vaulting Fist, will each generate an additional icicle that deals Cryo DMG at 60% of its original DMG. This DMG will be considered Stellar-Conduct DMG. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice." |
Wriothesley's Constellation Name is Cerberus
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Ascension Materials for Wriothesley Talents & Level
Materials Needed for Level Ascension
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
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Shivada Jade Sliver x 1 Shivada Jade Fragment x 9 Shivada Jade Chunk x 9 Meshing Gear x 18 Mechanical Spur Gear x 30 Artificed Dynamic Gear x 12 Subdetection Unit x 108 Tourbillon Device x 26 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
Shivada Jade Sliver x 1 Shivada Jade Fragment x 9 Shivada Jade Chunk x 9 Shivada Jade Gemstone x 6 Meshing Gear x 18 Mechanical Spur Gear x 30 Artificed Dynamic Gear x 36 Subdetection Unit x 168 Tourbillon Device x 46 |
Farm Routes For Subdetection Unit
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| Level 1 | Default |
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| Level 2 | Teachings Of Order x3 Meshing Gear x6 |
| Level 3 | Guide To Order x2 Mechanical Spur Gear x3 |
| Level 4 | Guide To Order x4 Mechanical Spur Gear x4 |
| Level 5 | Guide To Order x6 Mechanical Spur Gear x6 |
| Level 6 | Guide To Order x9 Mechanical Spur Gear x9 |
| Level 7 | Philosophies Of Order x4 Artificed Dynamic Gear x4 Primordial Greenbloom x1 |
| Level 8 | Philosophies Of Order x6 Artificed Dynamic Gear x6 Primordial Greenbloom x1 |
| Level 9 | Philosophies Of Order x12 Artificed Dynamic Gear x9 Primordial Greenbloom x2 |
| Level 10 | Philosophies Of Order x16 Artificed Dynamic Gear x12 Primordial Greenbloom x2 Crown of Insight x1 |
| Level 11 | Unlocked via Constellation |
| Level 12 | Unlocked via Constellation |
| Level 13 | Unlocked via Constellation |
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Wriothesley Skills & Talents Details
Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost
Normal Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Coalescing frost about his fist, Wriothesley will unleash powerful Repelling Fists, performing up to 5 rapid attacks that deal Cryo DMG. Apart from this, Normal Attack combo count will not reset for a short time after using Icefang Rush or sprinting. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | Lv14 | Lv15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 53.4% | 57.7% | 62% | 68.3% | 72.6% | 77.6% | 84.4% | 91.2% | 98% | 105.5% | 112.9% | 120.4% | 127.8% | 135.3% | 142.7% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 51.8% | 56% | 60.2% | 66.3% | 70.5% | 75.3% | 81.9% | 88.5% | 95.2% | 102.4% | 109.6% | 116.8% | 124.1% | 131.3% | 138.5% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 67.2% | 72.7% | 78.2% | 86% | 91.5% | 97.7% | 106.3% | 114.9% | 123.5% | 132.9% | 142.3% | 151.6% | 161% | 170.4% | 179.8% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 37.9%+ 37.9% | 41%+ 41% | 44.1%+ 44.1% | 48.5%+ 48.5% | 51.6%+ 51.6% | 55.1%+ 55.1% | 59.9%+ 59.9% | 64.8%+ 64.8% | 69.6%+ 69.6% | 74.9%+ 74.9% | 80.2%+ 80.2% | 85.5%+ 85.5% | 90.8%+ 90.8% | 96.1%+ 96.1% | 101.4%+ 101.4% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 90.7% | 98.1% | 105.5% | 116.1% | 123.5% | 131.9% | 143.5% | 155.1% | 166.7% | 179.4% | 192% | 204.7% | 217.4% | 230% | 242.7% |
Charged Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Consumes a fixed amount of Stamina to leap and unleash a Vaulting Fist, dealing AoE Cryo DMG. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | Lv14 | Lv15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charged Attack DMG | 153% | 164.4% | 175.9% | 191.2% | 202.7% | 214.1% | 229.4% | 244.7% | 260% | 275.3% | 290.6% | 305.9% | 325% | 344.2% | 363.3% |
| Stamina Cost | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Plunging Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE Cryo DMG upon impact. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | Lv14 | Lv15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 61.5% | 66.1% | 72.7% | 77.3% | 82.6% | 89.9% | 97.1% | 104.4% | 112.3% | 120.3% | 128.2% | 136.1% | 144.1% | 152% |
| Low Plunge DMG | 114% | 123% | 132% | 145% | 155% | 165% | 180% | 194% | 209% | 225% | 240% | 256% | 272% | 288% | 304% |
| High Plunge DMG | 142% | 153% | 165% | 182% | 193% | 206% | 224% | 243% | 261% | 281% | 300% | 320% | 340% | 360% | 380% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Icefang Rush (Elemental Skill)
| Effect |
|---|
| Adjusting his breathing, rhythm, and pace, Wriothesley sprints forward a short distance, entering the Chilling Penalty state and unleashing more powerful attacks than before. |
Chilling Penalty
| Effect |
|---|
| ·Increases Wriothesley's interruption resistance ·When his HP is above 50%, it will enhance the Repelling Fists of Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost and increase its DMG. When such an attack hits, it will consume a fixed amount of Wriothesley's HP. HP can be lost this way once every 0.1s. This effect will be canceled should Wriothesley leave the field. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | Lv14 | Lv15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Repelling Fist DMG | 143.2% Normal Attack DMG | 145.8% Normal Attack DMG | 148.3% Normal Attack DMG | 151.7% Normal Attack DMG | 154.3% Normal Attack DMG | 156.9% Normal Attack DMG | 160.2% Normal Attack DMG | 163.6% Normal Attack DMG | 167% Normal Attack DMG | 170.3% Normal Attack DMG | 173.7% Normal Attack DMG | 177% Normal Attack DMG | 180.4% Normal Attack DMG | 183.8% Normal Attack DMG | 187.1% Normal Attack DMG |
| HP Cost | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP |
| Duration | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s |
| CD | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s | 16s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Darkgold Wolfbite
| Effect |
|---|
| Activating his boxing gloves, Wriothesley strikes out with an icy straight, then uses Icicle Impact to cause multiple instances of AoE Cryo DMG in a frontal area. |
Arkhe: Ousia
| Effect |
|---|
| After Icicle Impact ends, a Surging Blade will descend upon the opponent's position, dealing Ousia-aligned Cryo DMG. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | Lv14 | Lv15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 127.2% ×5 | 136.74% ×5 | 146.28% ×5 | 159% ×5 | 168.54% ×5 | 178.08% ×5 | 190.8% ×5 | 203.52% ×5 | 216.24% ×5 | 228.96% ×5 | 241.68% ×5 | 254.4% ×5 | 270.3% ×5 | 286.2% ×5 | 302.1% ×5 |
| Surging Blade DMG | 42.4% | 45.58% | 48.76% | 53% | 56.18% | 59.36% | 63.6% | 67.84% | 72.08% | 76.32% | 80.56% | 84.8% | 90.1% | 95.4% | 100.7% |
| CD | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s |
| Surging Blade CD | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s |
| Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
There Shall Be a Plea for Justice
| Effect |
|---|
| When Wriothesley's HP is less than 60%, he will obtain a Gracious Rebuke. The next Charged Attack of his Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost will be enhanced to become Rebuke: Vaulting Fist. It will not consume Stamina, will deal 50% increased DMG, and after hitting will restore HP for Wriothesley equal to 30% of his Max HP. You can gain a Gracious Rebuke this way once every 5s. |
There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin
| Effect |
|---|
| When Wriothesley's current HP increases or decreases, if he is in the Chilling Penalty state conferred by Icefang Rush, Chilling Penalty will gain one stack of Prosecution Edict. Max 5 stacks. Each stack will increase Wriothesley's ATK by 6%. |
The Duke's Grace
| Effect |
|---|
| When Wriothesley crafts Weapon Ascension Materials, he has a 10% chance to receive double the product. |
There Shall Be an Unveiling for Injustice
| Effect |
|---|
| Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: The Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice" is changed to the following: When Wriothesley's HP is less than 60%, he will obtain a "Gracious Rebuke: Unveiling." This enhances the next Charged Attack of his Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost into Luster: Vaulting Fist, which will not consume Stamina and restores 30% Max HP to Wriothesley upon hit. Wriothesley can gain HP in this way once every 2s. Additionally, the third and fifth strikes of Repelling Fist enhanced by Chilling Penalty will deal 60% and 80% of their original Cryo DMG respectively, while Luster: Vaulting Fist will deal 100% of its original AoE Cryo DMG. The aforementioned DMG is considered as Stellar-Conduct DMG, and Wriothesley deals 30% increased Stellar-Conduct DMG. Additionally, when inside a Polestar Field, Wriothesley will enter the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state. |
Who Is Wriothesley?
Duke Of The Fortress Of Meropide

Wriothesley was once an inmate exiled to the Fortress of Meropide then he rebuilt himself a new path in life, accumulating Coupons and maintain friendly relations with the other inmates. After disappearance of the previous administrator, he soon took office as the new administrator of the Fortress.
An Impartial Administrator
Wriothesley is successful in running the Fortress in such a way that even inmates who wanted to leave did not want to do anymore. He provided them a place for rebirth so that others won't suffer as he once did.
Friends With Neuvillette and Clorinde

Due to the frequent interactions the three have in their jobs, they soon befriended one another. They can be often seen interacting in events. However, due to Wriothesley spending most of his time in the underwater Fortress, the trio don't meet up often.
Gauntlets Adorned With Stickers From Melusines

In his voicelines, Wriothesley mentions how the Melusines like to place stickers on some of his belongings. His Elemental Burst and Idle Animations show a sticker appearing on one of his gauntlets.
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