Character Overview
Taoqi is a 4-star Havoc Broadblade Support who provides shields and Havoc resistance shred. A decent defensive option for Havoc teams, though Jianxin generally outperforms her.
Her unique mechanic revolves around Shield, which sets her apart as a versatile support. Mastering this mechanic is key to maximizing her potential in combat.
Taoqi excels in both Tower of Adversity and Whimpering Wastes content, providing consistent performance with strong team synergy.
Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Resonance Skill | 5/5 | Shield generation. |
| Forte Circuit | 4/5 | Shield buffs. |
| Resonance Liberation | 3/5 | Team buffs. |
| Intro Skill | 3/5 | Entry shield. |
| Normal Attack | 1/5 | Minimal. |
Skills & Abilities
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks dealing Havoc DMG. The fourth hit deals increased damage and applies Havoc Frazzle.
| Stage | Damage (Lv.90) |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 73.0% ATK |
| Stage 2 | 78.0% ATK |
| Stage 3 | 53.0% x 2 ATK |
| Stage 4 | 133.0% ATK + Frazzle |
| Heavy Attack | 108.0% ATK |
| Dodge Counter | 93.0% ATK x 2 |
Resonance Skill
Unleash a powerful havoc attack, dealing Havoc DMG and applying Havoc Frazzle to enemies. Generates Concerto Energy on hit.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 183.0% + 203.0% ATK |
| Havoc Frazzle | 2 stacks applied |
| Concerto Regen | 12 |
| Cooldown | 10-12s |
Resonance Liberation
Unleash the full power of Havoc, dealing massive Havoc DMG to all nearby enemies. This is Taoqi's primary burst damage source.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base DMG | 383.0% ATK |
| Area | Large AoE |
| Energy Cost | 125 |
| Cooldown | 20s |
Forte Circuit: Shield
Taoqi's core mechanic. Shield enhances her combat capabilities and provides unique buffs that synergize with her havoc kit.
| Mechanic | Effect |
|---|---|
| Mechanic | Shield stacks/buffs |
| Max Effect | +15% Havoc DMG Bonus |
| Duration | 15-25s (varies) |
Inherent Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Havoc Mastery | +20% Havoc DMG Bonus for 15s after casting Liberation. |
| Combat Focus | +10% ATK when Havoc Frazzle is applied to enemies. |
| Team Buff | +15% Havoc DMG for the team when Taoqi is active. |
| Frazzle Expert | +25% Havoc Frazzle damage when enemies are afflicted. |
Best Weapons
Broadblade of Night
Effect - Broadblade's Power:
ATK increased by 12%. When dealing Havoc DMG, gain stacking buffs that increase Havoc DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, lasts 12s).
Why Best: DEF scaling. Craftable.
Lustrous Razor
Effect - Lustrous's Power:
ATK increased by 12%. When dealing Havoc DMG, gain stacking buffs that increase Havoc DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, lasts 12s).
Alternative: Energy Regen.
Guardian Broadblade
Effect - Guardian's Power:
ATK increased by 12%. When dealing Havoc DMG, gain stacking buffs that increase Havoc DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, lasts 12s).
Alternative: DEF buffs.
Best Echo Build
Sonata Effect: Moonlit Clouds
2-piece: Havoc DMG +10%
5-piece: When hitting a target with Havoc Frazzle, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Havoc DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Main Echo: Moonlit (or Alternative Echo)
Moonlit is the best main echo for Taoqi, providing Havoc DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs that synergize with her kit.
Echo Stats Priority
| Cost | Main Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| 4-COST | HP% / DEF% |
| 3-COST | Havoc DMG Bonus |
| 1-COST | ATK% |
Substats Priority
| Priority | Stat | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HP% | Essential |
| 2 | Energy Regen | High |
| 3 | ATK% | Medium |
| 4 | Havoc DMG Bonus | Low |
| 5 | DEF% | Low |
Best Team Compositions
Havoc
Strategy: Havoc team with shields.
Premium Havoc
Strategy: Strong Havoc synergy.
Rotation Guide
- Start with support/healer: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
- Swap to sub-DPS: Apply elemental reactions and generate Concerto.
- Swap to Taoqi (Intro): Apply Havoc Frazzle and gain initial buffs.
- Build resources: Use Normal Attacks and Skills to build energy/buffs.
- Cast Liberation: Unleash burst damage at optimal timing.
- Maintain DPS: Continue attacking during buff windows.
- Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.
Tip: Always time your Liberation with full buffs for maximum damage output. Maintain Havoc Frazzle on enemies for consistent damage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent support with valuable utility
- Scales well with investment and Resonance Chains
- Good team synergy with havoc resonance
- Flexible team building options
- Performs well in endgame content
Cons
- Requires proper rotation timing for optimal performance
- Energy management important for Liberation uptime
- Performance improves significantly with signature weapon
- Team dependent for maximum potential
Resonance Chain (Constellations)
| Sequence | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | First Light | Shield +25% |
| S2 | Radiant Power | DEF +20% |
| S3 | Ascended Might | Havoc shred +15% |
| S4 | Golden Grace | Skill CD -2s |
| S5 | Crown of Glory | Shield duration +5s |
| S6 | Eternal Legacy | Shield explosion deals 250% DEF |
Value Assessment: S1 and S2 provide the biggest power spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Taoqi is already a solid character.
Character Comparison
| Aspect | Taoqi | Jinhsi | Carlotta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Taoqi | Havoc | Spectro |
| Weapon | Taoqi | Broadblade | Broadblade |
| Role | Taoqi | Support | Main DPS |
| Complexity | Taoqi | Medium | Medium |
| S0 Power | Taoqi | B | SS |
| Team Flexibility | Taoqi | High | High |