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Taoqi is a playable 4-star Havoc Broadblade character in Wuthering Waves (WuWa). Check out this guide for the best Taoqi build, Taoqi best teams, echoes, kit (skills), skill priority, and voice actor here!
List of Contents
Resonator Information | ||
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Taoqi | ||
Rarity | ★★★★ | |
Element | ||
Weapon | ||
How to Get | Any Convene Banner | |
Voice Actor (EN) | Clare Louise Connoll |
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Overall |
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- | - |
Lv. 1 | Lv. 90 | |
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HP | 716 | 8,950 |
ATK | 38 | 225 |
DEF | 128 | 1,564 |
Energy Regen | 100% | - |
Crit. Rate | 5% | - |
Crit. DMG | 150% | - |
Stat calculations does not include the Attribute Bonuses from Taoqi's Forte.
Strengths | |||
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• Rocksteady Shield can keep your party alive. • Provides a Resonance Skill DMG buff with her Outro Skill. • Strong Burst Damage on quick swap teams. • Safe and easy to use for newer players. | |||
Weaknesses | |||
• Low sustained DPS, especially compared to other characters. • Basic Attacks scale on ATK while the rest of her kit scales on DEF. |
Taoqi is a slow character who excels at defense to keep her and her teammates alive. She also has strong damage on quick swap teams thanks to her Intro Skill activating her Timed Counters, but is quickly outscaled by other characters who prefer to stay out on the field.
Best Weapon | ||
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Alt. Weapons | ||
Sonata Effect |
5-piece Moonlit Clouds |
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Cost Pattern | ④ ③ ③ ① ① | |
Main Echo | Bell-Borne Geochelone |
Echo Main Stats Priority | ||
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④-Cost | ③-Cost | ①-Cost |
CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG | Havoc DMG | DEF% |
Echo Substats Tuning Priority | ||
1. DEF% ★★★ 2. CRIT Rate ★★ 3. CRIT DMG ★★ 4. Energy Regen % ★★ 5. Flat DEF ★ |
Taoqi's shields and damage scale of the DEF stat. You can either go for a DEF build for a tankier shield or use a Havoc DMG Boost to increase her own DMG.
Main Echo | Explanation |
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Bell-Borne Geochelone
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・Provides general shield protection for the team when Taoqi is your Sub-DPS. ・Increases DMG dealt and reduce incoming damage. ・Shield effect can transfer to the next character. |
Impermanence Heron
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・Restores Taoqi's Resonance Energy so she can cast her Ultimate more. ・Increases the next character's DMG dealt, good for a support role for Taoqi. |
Stonewall Bracer
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・A good early game Echo for when you do not have the Geochelone yet. ・Provides a shield after a successful charge hit. |
Echo Set | Rating |
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Moonlit Clouds
(5-pc) |
★★★ - Best Moonlit Clouds generally increases Taoqi's Energy Regen capabilities as well as increases the ATK of the next character that switches in after Taoqi's Outro Skill. Great for a support character like Taoqi. Unfortunately, we do not have a set that increases DEF yet, so this might change in the future. Recommended Main Echo: |
List of All Echoes and Sonata Effects
Weapon | Skill | |
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1 | Dauntless Evernight |
Battlebound When Intro Skill is cast, increases ATK by 8% and DEF by 15%, lasting for 15s. |
2 | Discord |
Ceaseless Aria When Resonance Skill is cast, restore 8 Concerto Energy. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 20s. |
3 | Autumntrace |
Edge Direction Increases ATK by 4% upon dealing Basic Attack DMG or Heavy Attack DMG, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect lasts for 7s and can be triggered 1 time(s) every 1s. |
Dauntless Evernight is Taoqi's best weapon since it provides the DEF stat. Take note that ATK stats don't really benefit Taoqi since her DMG scales on DEF.
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
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Jinhsi | Taoqi | Shorekeeper |
Taoqi's Outro Skill is beneficial for Jinshi since most of the latter's DMG comes from their Resonance Skill. Taoqi can also provide shielding as an additional safety net for the entire team.
The Shorekeeper further empowers the former two Resonators, also accelerating Jinhsi's Incandescence gain by dealing Spectro Damage with her kit while she is on-field.
Character | Explanation |
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Danjin | Main DPS Replacement Danjin is a fellow 4-Star Havoc character, who uses her Resonance Skill often in her rotations and will appreciate Taoqi's Outro Skill buff. |
Verina | Support Replacement Verina is another premium 5-Star Support that can grant an All-Type Damage Deepen, as well as provide Coordinated Attacks and lots of healing. |
Baizhi | Support Replacement Baizhi is an F2P alternative who can provide a lot of healing if you do not have Verina or Shorekeeper. |
1 | The Shorekeeper starts the battle and charges the Concerto Energy and her Resonance Liberation until it is full. Use her Resonance Liberation to buff incoming Resonators. |
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2 | Once Concerto Energy is maxed out, switch to Jinhsi to activate her Intro Skill and upgrade the Shorekeeper's Stellarealm. |
3 | Use Overflowing Radiance right away, a variation of Jinhsi's Resonance Skill, and then follow it up with another Resonance Skill. Execute Jinhsi's Basic Attack combo to use the final variation of her Resonance Skill, Illuminous Epiphany, to get Unison. Swap out to Taoqi afterward, consuming Unison instead of Concerto Energy. |
4 | As Taoqi, time your parries and utilize her optimal combos to maximize DPS with her Forte Circuit, as well as gain shields. Swap back to Jinhsi to get the Resonance Skill DMG buff from Taoqi's Outro Skill. |
5 | As Jinhsi, make sure to fully charge her Forte Circuit gauge before using the Resonance Skill called Illuminous Epiphany to maximize its damage. Continue to DPS with Jinhsi to charge Concerto Energy. |
6 | Swap to Shorekeeper with full Concerto Energy to detonate her Resonance Liberation with an Enhanced Intro Skill. Repeat these steps until the enemy is felled. |
Taoqi Gameplay Guide |
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When Taoqi uses her Resonance Skill, she will generate three Rocksteady Shields. Keep in mind that the Rocksteady Shields aren't actual shields, instead, they only reduce damage from enemy attacks.
When an enemy attacks you while you have a Rocksteady Shield up, one of the Rocksteady Shields will disappear and Taoqi receives a Resolving Caliber stack.
Resolving Calibers can be consumed by using Strategic Parries from Taoqi's Heavy Attack "Rocksteady Defense" or a timed use of her Resonance Skill to parry enemy attacks. Resolving Calibers also be consumed through the use of Taoqi's Intro Skill.
When a Resolving Caliber is consumed from a successful Strategic Parry, an actual shield will be produced.
Taoqi's Resonance Liberation can deal a lot of damage and it scales on the DEF stat. Do note that ATK stats will not increase the Resonance Liberation DMG by much compared to DEF.
Taoqi's Outro Skill can have the on-field character's Resonance Skill DMG Amplified. This increases their Resonance Skill DMG.
Combo |
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Intro Skill / (Full Forte Circuit → Parry) → BA 1 → BA 2 → BA 3 → Res. Liberation → Echo Skill → Outro Skill |
The video was filmed in the Depths of Illusive Realm, where her Outro Skill cannot be used.
There aren't many combos for Taoqi since she's a very slow character that's reliant on her Resonance Skill being active. As such, this will be her general combo that's used for most situations, both for damage output and shield generation.
How to Get | Materials |
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Normal Enemies |
MF Howler Core
x12
HF Howler Core
x12
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World Boss | |
Overworld Material |
Iris
x60
|
Currency |
Shell Credit
x170,000
|
How to Get | Materials |
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Normal Enemies |
LF Howler Core
x25
MF Howler Core
x28
HF Howler Core
x40
FF Howler Core
x57
|
Forgery Challenge | |
Weekly Boss | |
Currency |
Shell Credit
x2,030,000
|
Character Ascension Materials | |
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Rank 1 20 ➔ 40 |
Shell Credit
x5,000
|
Rank 2 40 ➔ 50 |
Iris
x4
Shell Credit
x10,000
|
Rank 3 50 ➔ 60 |
Iris
x8
Shell Credit
x15,000
|
Rank 4 60 ➔ 70 |
Iris
x12
Shell Credit
x20,000
|
Rank 5 70 ➔ 80 |
Iris
x16
Shell Credit
x40,000
|
Rank 6 80 ➔ 90 |
Iris
x20
Shell Credit
x80,000
|
Total Forte Materials | |
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Main Nodes (Total) Lv. 1 ➔ 10 |
LF Howler Core
x25
MF Howler Core
x25
HF Howler Core
x25
FF Howler Core
x45
Shell Credit
x1,400,000
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Stat Bonus 1 (Total) |
HF Howler Core
x12
Shell Credit
x200,000
|
Stat Bonus 2 (Total) |
FF Howler Core
x12
Shell Credit
x400,000
|
Inherent Skill 1 |
Shell Credit
x10,000
|
Inherent Skill 2 |
Shell Credit
x20,000
|
Level Upgrade | Upgrade Materials |
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1 ➔ 2 | Shell Credit x1,500 |
2 ➔ 3 | Shell Credit x2,000 |
3 ➔ 4 | Shell Credit x4,500 |
4 ➔ 5 | Shell Credit x6,000 |
5 ➔ 6 | Shell Credit x16,000 |
6 ➔ 7 | Shell Credit x30,000 |
7 ➔ 8 | Shell Credit x50,000 |
8 ➔ 9 | Shell Credit x70,000 |
9 ➔ 10 | Shell Credit x100,000 |
Skill | Priority | Explanation |
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Normal Attack | ★☆☆☆☆ | You're not meant to use Taoqi's Basic Attacks as most of her utility will come from other Fortes. Also, her basic attacks are extremely slow so it will be a waste of time to use it. |
Resonance Skill | ★★★☆☆ | You should upgrade Taoqi's Resonance Skill to improve the healing it provides. |
Forte Circuit | ★★★★★ | Upgrading Taoqi's Forte Circuit will increase the DMG and shield strength, the latter being essential to her playstyle as a tank. |
Resonance Liberation | ★★★★☆ | Upgrading Taoqi's Resonance Liberation increases the damage dealt. This is her primary source of DMG. |
Intro Skill | ★☆☆☆☆ | Upgrading Taoqi's Intro Skill is negligible since the damage upgrade doesn't contribute too much to her kit. |
Taoqi's main priority is to provide shields for the team, and that can be improved on if her Forte Circuit is at max. Follow this up with her Resonance Liberation so she can deal decent damage whenever it is up, then her Resonance Skill for improved survivability.
NATK | SKIL | FORT | INHE | LIBE | INTR | OUTR |
Concealed Edge |
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Basic Attack: Taoqi performs up to 4 continuous attacks, dealing Havoc DMG. Heavy Attack: Taoqi consumes Stamina and enters Rocksteady Defense state. Rocksteady Defense: Taoqi's DMG taken is reduced by 35%; -When Taoqi is attacked during Rocksteady Defense, she will cast Strategic Parry. Strategic Parry is automatically cast after Rocksteady Defense lasts for 3s. If Taoqi is attacked when casting Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield, Strategic Parry is automatically cast. Strategic Parry: Taoqi attacks the target, dealing Havoc DMG. Mid-air Attack: Taoqi consumes Stamina to perform a Mid-Air Plunging Attack, dealing Havoc DMG. Dodge Counter: Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to launch and attack, dealing Havoc DMG. Attribute Bonuses: 1. Havoc DMG Bonus +1.80% 2. Havoc DMG Bonus +4.20% |
Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Part 1 Damage | 45.34% |
Part 2 Damage | 42.67% |
Part 3 Damage | 56% |
Part 4 Damage | 136% |
Heavy Attack Damage | 110.84% |
Heavy Attack Damage Reduction | 35% |
Strategic Parry Damage | 39.59% |
Mid-Air Attack Damage | 62% |
Dodge Counter Damage | 125% |
Heavy Attack Stamina Cost | 30 |
Mid-Air Attack Stamina Cost | 30 |
NATK | SKIL | FORT | INHE | LIBE | INTR | OUTR |
Fortified Defense |
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Taoqi deals Havoc DMG to surrounding targets, generating 3 Rocksteady Shield and restoring HP to Taoqi. If attacked when casting Fortified Defense, Strategic Parry will be automatically cast. Rocksteady Shield: When the Character is attacked, 1 Rocksteady Shield is consumed to reduce the damage taken. Attribute Bonuses: 1. DEF +2.28% 2. DEF +5.32% |
Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Skill Damage | 67.86% |
HP recovery | 950+45.00% |
Rocksteady Shield Damage Reduction | 15% |
Cooldown | 15 |
Con. Energy Regen | 15 |
NATK | SKIL | FORT | INHE | LIBE | INTR | OUTR |
Power Shift |
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Timed Counters: When carrying Resolving Caliber, use Basic Attack after Heavy Attack: Strategic Parry or Intro Skill: Defense Formation to cast Timed Counters, performing up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Havoc DMG, considered as Basic Attack damage. Timed Counters consume 1 Resolving Caliber upon hitting an enemy to grant a shield. After casting the Intro Skill Defense Formation, using Basic Attack can directly cast Timed Counters. Resolving Caliber: Taoqi can hold up to 3 Resolving Caliber. Basic Attack 4 will consume all of Taoqi's Rocksteady Shields to obtain that many Resolving Caliber. While Rocksteady Shield exists, when the on-field character is attacked, 1 Rocksteady Shield will be consumed and Resolving Caliber is recovered. After Rocksteady Shield ends, all remaining Rocksteady Shield will be consumed to grant that many Resolving Caliber. |
Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Timed Counters Part 1 Damage | 43.36% |
Timed Counters Part 2 Damage | 55.80% |
Timed Counters Part 3 Damage | 73.14% |
Timed Counters Part 1 Shield | 300+11.25% |
Timed Counters Part 2 Shield | 450+16.87% |
Timed Counters Part 3 Shield | 750+28.12% |
Shield Duration | 18 |
NATK | SKIL | FORT | INHE | LIBE | INTR | OUTR |
Inherent Skill 1: Steadfast Protection |
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During the duration of the Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield, the character's DEF is increased by 15%. |
Inherent Skill 2: Unyielding |
After Heavy Attack: Strategic Parry is successfully triggered, 25 Stamina is recovered. |
NATK | SKIL | FORT | INHE | LIBE | INTR | OUTR |
Unmovable |
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Launch an attack based on Taoqi's DEF on the target, dealing Havoc damage.
Attribute Bonuses: 1. DEF +2.28% 2. DEF +5.32% |
Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Skill Damage | 226.20% |
Cooldown | 16 |
Res. Energy Cost | 125 |
Con. Energy Regen | 20 |
NATK | SKIL | FORT | INHE | LIBE | INTR | OUTR |
Defense Formation |
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Attack the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Attribute Bonuses: 1. Havoc DMG Bonus +1.80% 2. Havoc DMG Bonus +4.20% |
Skill Detail | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Skill Damage | 105% |
Con. Energy Regen | 10 |
NATK | SKIL | FORT | INHE | LIBE | INTR | OUTR |
Iron Will |
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The incoming character (or a character on a nearby team that activates an Outro Skill) has their Resonance Skill DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched off field. |
Why We Recommend It | |
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S1 | ★★★☆☆ - Good This increases the Shield durability from her Forte Circuit, increasing overall survivability. |
S2 | ★★★★☆ - Great Taoqi's Resonance Liberation will have a permanent CRIT increase, which improves the consistency of dealing critical hits with it. |
S3 | ★★★☆☆ - Good Extends the Resonance Skill shield to up to 30 seconds. This allows her to keep the shield for a longer period of time. |
S4 | ★★☆☆☆ - Okay Taoqi heals herself after a successful Strategic Parry, which isn't that useful since she can already heal herself with her Resonance Skill. |
S5 | ★★★★☆ - Great A welcome quality of life change that helps Taoqi restore her own Resonance Energy whenever her Forte Circuit hits an enemy. |
S6 | ★☆☆☆☆ - Mediocre The DMG buff isn't beneficial for Taoqi since it only improves the Basic Attack Forte, which she doesn't need to use. |
S1 | Essence of Tranquility Forte Circuit Power Shift's Shield is increased by 40%. |
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S2 | Silent Strength The Crit. Rate and Crit. DMG of Resonance Liberation Unmovable is increased by 20%. |
S3 | Keen-eyed Observer The duration of Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield is extended to 30s. |
S4 | Heavylifting Duty When Taoqi successfully triggers Heavy Attack Strategic Parry, she restores 25% HP and increases her DEF by 50% for 5s. This can be triggered once every 15s. |
S5 | Benevolent Guardian The damage of Forte Circuit Power Shift hits a target, restore 20 Resonance Energy. |
S6 | Defender of Peach The damage of Taoqi's Basic Attack and Heavy Attack increases by 40% while the Shield granted by Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield holds. |
Limited Banner | |
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Till the Sea Turns Clear |
Availability |
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Version 1.3 - Phase 1 September 29, 2024 - October 24, 2024 (Asia) |
Taoqi was a featured 4-star Resonator in the Convene showed above. You can still try on the current Convene banner, but Taoqi will drop at a lower rate!
All Limited and Permanent Banners | |
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Prevail the Lasting Night |
Absolute Pulsation (Verdant Summit) |
Tidal Chorus |
Weapon Permanent Convene |
Utterance of Marvels |
Beginner's Choice Convene Banner |
Taoqi can be summoned from all Convenes available in Wuthering Waves! Players can get Taoqi every 10 pulls.
Taoqi Voice Actor List | |
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EN | Clare Louise Connoll |
JP | Hina Yomiya |
CN | Kiyo |
KR | Lee Sae-a |
Gender | Female |
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Birthplace | Huanglong |
Affiliation | Jinzhou |
Basic Info | Taoqi is the director of the Ministry of Development. Languid as she is, she is in fact very reliable and always capable of assisting people in resolving their issues. In Jinzhou, she is not only a trusted elder sister, but also a dependable friend to all. |
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Yinlin | Zhezhi | Aalto |
Baizhi | Chixia | Danjin |
Mortefi | Sanhua | Taoqi |
Yangyang | Youhu | Yuanwu |
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if I'm being 100%, I don't quiet think this guide properly represents Taoqi. I personally think, especially if you have her S6, that she would fit better as a support. Taoqi's S6 description is poorly translated, it gives whoever is on field, while rocksteady shield is up, a basic and heavy attack buff, not just Taoqi herself. Which suggests her role is more of a shield/buff character, that strikes me as being closer to tank/support, rather than a simple Sub-DPS.