Mornye vs. Chisa: Best Support for Aemeath

The release of Aemeath in Wuthering Waves Version 3.1 has shaken the meta to its core. As a Glacio Gauntlet user who thrives on high-speed "Skill Weaving" combat, Aemeath has established herself as a top-tier hypercarry. But as every Rover knows, a hypercarry is only as good as their supports.

While Luuk Herssen is widely considered the premium 5-star option, many players are faced with a different dilemma involving the 4-star and standard banner roster: Mornye vs. Chisa.

Mornye, the aggressive Glacio buffer introduced alongside the new region, offers raw damage amplification. Chisa, the steadfast defensive tactician, provides shields and interrupt resistance. Both seem viable on paper, but Aemeath's specific needs—constant uptime and close-range brawling—create a clear divide in their utility.

In this in-depth analysis, we will pit Mornye against Chisa to determine who truly deserves the slot in your Aemeath team. We will analyze their buffs, rotation fluidity, and performance in the high-difficulty Tower of Adversity.

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Understanding Aemeath's Core Needs

Before we compare the supports, we must reiterate what Aemeath needs to function at peak performance. Based on general Wuthering Waves Guides, her kit revolves around three pillars:

Skill DMG Deepen: Since 65% of her damage comes from Resonance Skills, she needs buffs that specifically target this multiplier. Generic ATK buffs are good, but Deepen buffs are better.
Interrupt Resistance (Anti-Stagger): Aemeath is a melee brawler. Her combo strings are long. If she gets hit and knocked back mid-combo, her DPS drops significantly.
Glacio Synergy: While not strictly mandatory, Glacio-specific buffs (like Glacio RES shred or Glacio DMG bonus) scale better than elemental-neutral buffs.

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Contender 1: Mornye (The Glass Cannon Buffer)

Role: Offensive Buffer / Sub-DPS

Element: Glacio

Availability: 4-Star (Rate-up on 3.1 Banner)

Mornye is designed as a dedicated buffer for aggressive playstyles. Her kit focuses on "Frost Injection," a mechanic that buffs the active character's Glacio DMG based on Mornye's own Energy Regen stats.

The Pros of Mornye

Massive Damage Ceiling: Mornye's Outro Skill provides a 25% Glacio DMG Deepen. This is a rare multiplier for a 4-star character. When stacked with Aemeath's own buffs, the damage output is explosive.
Fast Rotations: Mornye generates Concerto Energy incredibly quickly. She can enter the field, cast Skill + Echo, and leave within 3 seconds. This leaves more field time for Aemeath.
Echo Synergy: As a Moonlit Clouds user, Mornye naturally holds the Impermanence Heron, providing a seamless ATK buff transition to Aemeath.

The Cons of Mornye

Zero Defense: Mornye offers no healing and no shielding. If you run Mornye, your third slot must be a strong healer like Verina or Shorekeeper.
Sub-stat Hungry: To maximize her buffs, Mornye needs high Energy Regen and ATK. Building her takes resources that you might want to spend on Aemeath.

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Contender 2: Chisa (The Defensive Tactician)

Role: Shielder / Interruption Resistance

Element: Spectro

Availability: Standard 5-Star (Selector / 50-50 Loss)

Chisa is often compared to Taoqi or Jianxin, but her 3.1 adjustments have made her a premier pick for melee carries. Her "Bastion" mechanic creates a shield that pulses damage and prevents the active character from being knocked down.

The Pros of Chisa

Infinite Poise: The "Bastion" shield grants Level 3 Interruption Resistance. This means Aemeath can tank boss hits without her combo being canceled. For average players, this results in higher actual DPS than Mornye because you aren't dodging every 2 seconds.
Skill DMG Buff: Chisa's Outro Skill provides a 38% Resonance Skill DMG Deepen. On paper, this is actually better than Mornye's Glacio buff for Aemeath specifically.
Comfort: Chisa allows for mistakes. In the Hazard Zone, surviving a one-shot mechanic thanks to her shield can be the difference between a reset and a clear.

The Cons of Chisa

Slow Rotations: Chisa takes time. Her heavy attack charge-up to generate the shield eats up 4-5 seconds of field time. In a time-attack mode like the Tower, this can be detrimental.
Low Personal Damage: Unlike Mornye, who contributes decent sub-DPS numbers, Chisa hits like a wet noodle. Her value is entirely supportive.

Head-to-Head Comparison: The Metrics

We ran simulations assuming a standard Frost-Bitten Caestus build on Aemeath. Here is how they stack up.

Metric	Mornye Team	Chisa Team
Peak Burst DMG	Winner (High)	Lower (~10% less)
Sustained DPS	Lower (Dodging required)	Winner (Consistent)
Rotation Time	18 Seconds	24 Seconds
Survivability	Low (Risk of death)	High (Face-tanking)
Ease of Use	Hard (Perfect parries needed)	Easy (Shield reliance)

The "Skill Gap" Factor: If you are a player who can perfectly parry every boss attack (like the Thundering Mephis hologram), Mornye is mathematically superior because you don't need Chisa's defensive utility. If you struggle with dodging or play on mobile with higher latency, Chisa will yield better results because she guarantees you finish your combos.

Team Composition Examples

The "Glass Cannon" (Mornye Setup)

Aemeath (Main DPS)
Mornye (Sub-DPS/Buffer)
Verina (Healer)

This team is all about speed. You swap Mornye in, dump her kit, swap Verina for buffs, and then let Aemeath loose. Ideally, the enemy should be dead before they can kill you. This is the preferred setup for "Speedrunning" content.

The "Unstoppable Force" (Chisa Setup)

Aemeath (Main DPS)
Chisa (Shielder/Buffer)
Baizhi or Shorekeeper (Healer)

This team transforms Aemeath into a tank. Chisa's shield + Healer buffs make Aemeath unkillable. You can ignore enemy mechanics and simply spam your skill rotation. This is highly recommended for the Hologram challenges (Level 6) where bosses one-shot standard characters.

Echo Recommendations

To maximize either support, you need the correct Echo setup. The Moonlit Clouds set is standard, but the stats differ.

For Mornye:

Set: Moonlit Clouds (5pc)
Main Echo: Impermanence Heron
Stats: Crit Rate (4) / Glacio DMG (3) / Energy Regen (3) / ATK (1)
Focus on dealing damage while buffing.

For Chisa:

Set: Moonlit Clouds (5pc)
Main Echo: Bell-Borne Geochelone (Turtle) - Wait, usually healers carry Turtle? Yes, but Chisa can carry it to free up your Healer for a different set if needed, or stick to Heron for ATK buff.
Recommended Main Echo: Impermanence Heron (Standard Buffer build).
Stats: DEF% or HP% (depending on her scaling) / Energy Regen / Energy Regen.
Focus purely on shield uptime and Energy for Outro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I run Mornye and Chisa together?

A: Technically yes, but you sacrifice a dedicated Healer (Verina/Shorekeeper). This works if Chisa's shield is strong enough to mitigate all damage, effectively making her the sustain. It is a risky "Hyper-Buffer" strategy that yields huge damage numbers but leaves no room for error against corrosion effects.

Q: Is Mornye S6 better than Chisa S0?

A: Yes. At Sequence 6, Mornye gains additional team-wide ATK buffs and Glacio RES shred. An S6 4-star support often outperforms an S0 standard 5-star. If you pulled a lot on the Aemeath banner and maxed out Mornye, use her.

Q: Does Chisa's "Skill DMG Deepen" stack with Luuk Herssen?

A: If you are looking at Luuk Herssen guides, remember that generally, Deepen buffs from Outro skills do not stack if they are the exact same type (check the specific "ID" of the buff in game descriptions). However, usually, different characters providing Deepen buffs do stack multiplicatively or additively. In 3.1, Chisa and Luuk occupy the same slot usually, so you wouldn't run them together often.

Q: I play on mobile. Who should I pick?

A: Chisa. The controls on mobile can make perfect dodging difficult. Chisa's shield provides the stability needed to execute Aemeath's skill combos without frustration.

Q: Where can I get resources to build both?

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