After using Outro Skill, increases the ATK of the next Resonator by 22.5% for 15s.
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Resonator file · Taoqi
Taoqi
- Nation
- HuanglongJinzhou
- Released
- 23 May 2024
Full Weapon Ranking
Best-in-slot through accessible backup choices, with the 5-star options ranked ahead of the 4-star and craftable ones.
5-Star Tier
- Rank #1
Ages of Harvest
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Divine BlessingView full weaponGrants 12% Attribute DMG Bonus. Casting Intro Skill gives the equipper Ageless Marking, which grants 24% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for 12s. Casting Resonance Skill gives the equipper Ethereal Endowment, which grants 24% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for 12s.
- Rank #2
Kumokiri
- Base ATK
- 500
- Crit. Rate
- 36.0%
Thread of FateView full weaponATK is increased by 12%. When the wielder casts Intro Skill or inflicts Negative Statuses, they gain 8% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus, stacking up to 3 times for 15s. At max stacks, when Resonators in the team inflict Negative Statuses, they gain 24% All-Attribute DMG Bonus for 15s. Effects of the same name cannot be stacked.
- Rank #3
Lustrous Razor
- Base ATK
- 588
- ATK
- 36.5%
Stormy ResolutionView full weaponIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When Resonance Skill is cast, Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 7%, stacking up to 3 times. This effect lasts for 12s.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #4
Discord
- Base ATK
- 338
- Energy Regen
- 51.8%
Official Kuro recommendation and best-in-slot option.
Ceaseless AriaView full weaponWhen Resonance Skill is cast, restores 8 Concerto Energy. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 20s.
- Rank #5
Dauntless Evernight
- Base ATK
- 338
- DEF
- 61.6%
Accessible 4-star option.
BattleboundView full weaponWhen Intro Skill is cast, increases ATK by 8% and DEF by 15%, lasting for 15s.
- Rank #6
Originite: Type I
- Base ATK
- 300
- DEF
- 38.5%
TemperanceView full weaponWhen Resonance Skill is cast, heals 3% of the Resonator's Max HP. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 12s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Full Set
5pc Moonlit Clouds
Recommended Main Echo
Impermanence Heron
Main Slot Bonuses
Once the initial attack lands on any enemy, the current character regains 10 Resonance Energy. If the current character uses their Outro Skill within the next 15s, the next character's damage dealt will be boosted by 12% for 15s.
Echo Skill
Transform into Impermanence Heron to fly up and smack down, dealing 310.56% Havoc DMG.
Long press to stay as Impermanence Heron and continuously spit flames, each attack dealing 55.73% Havoc DMG.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 20s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
DEF% 3-cost
DEF% 3-cost
Havoc DMG Bonus 1-cost
DEF% 1-cost
DEF% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Taoqi pieces.
- DEF%
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Energy Regen -
Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Forte Circuit -
Resonance Liberation -
Resonance Skill -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
Team Logic
Recommended Pairings
Use together
Lynae Mornye
the wheelchair team as always helps most 1.0 and 2.0 units
Main DPS
Main DPS
Carlotta Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Carlotta
Outro Skill
Closing Remark
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Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Taoqi Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Taoqi
Outro Skill
Iron Will
The incoming Resonator has their Resonance Skill DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Shorekeeper Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Alternative
Buling
Outro Skill
Exorcism Spell
Heal the active Resonator in the team by 18% of Buling's ATK per second for 16s. All nearby Resonators in the team have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Alternative
Mornye
Outro Skill
Recursion
Resonators in the team gain 25% All DMG Amplification for 30s.
Rotation Note
Shorekeeper → Zhezhi → Carlotta; Shorekeeper gives Zhezhi +15% All DMG with CRIT buffs and dodge recovery, then Zhezhi gives Carlotta +25% Resonance Skill DMG and +20% Glacio DMG.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Jinhsi Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Jinhsi
Outro Skill
Temporal Bender
Summoning the power homologous with the Sentinel, Jinhsi may now gain Incandescence via Eras in Unity from damage of the same Attribute more effectively, at 1 time(s) every 1s for 20s.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Taoqi Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Taoqi
Outro Skill
Iron Will
The incoming Resonator has their Resonance Skill DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Verina Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Alternative
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Rotation Note
Verina must be used with Brant and Changli in order to have Coordinated Attacks on the team. Generally difficult teams to pilot for casual players - not recommended unless you know what you're doing.
Basic Attack
Concealed Edge
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Havoc DMG.
Heavy Attack
Consume Stamina to deal Havoc DMG.
Hold Basic Attack to enter Rocksteady Defense.
Rocksteady Defense
- Taoqi's damage 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 Fortified Defense, Strategic Parry is automatically cast.
Strategic Parry
Attack the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Mid-Air Attack
Consume Stamina to perform a Plunging Attack while in mid-air, dealing Havoc DMG.
Dodge Counter
Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Resonance Skill
Fortified Defense
Taoqi deals Havoc DMG to surrounding targets, generating 3 Rocksteady Shield and healing herself.
If attacked when casting Fortified Defense, Strategic Parry will be automatically cast.
Forte Circuit
Power Shift
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 DMG.
Timed Counters consume 1 Resolving Caliber upon hitting an enemy to grant a shield.
After casting the Intro Skill Defense Formation, use Basic Attack to directly cast Timed Counters.
Resonance Liberation
Unmovable
Attack the target based on Taoqi's DEF, dealing Havoc DMG.
Intro Skill
Defense Formation
Attack the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Inherent Skills
Steadfast Protection
While Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield lasts, the Character's DEF is increased by 15%.
Unyielding
After Heavy Attack Strategic Parry is successfully triggered, 25 STA is recovered.
Iron Will
The incoming Resonator has their Resonance Skill DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Broadblade
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Resonance Chain
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Sequence 1: Essense of Tranquility
Forte Circuit Power Shift's Shield is increased by 40%.
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Sequence 2: Silent Strength
The Crit. Rate and Crit. DMG of Resonance Liberation Unmovable is increased by 20% and 20%, respectively.
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Sequence 3: Keen-eyed Observer
The duration of Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield is extended to 30s.
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Sequence 4: 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.
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Sequence 5: Benevolent Guardian
The damage of Forte Circuit Power Shift is increased by 50%. When Forte Circuit Power Shift hits a target, restore 20 Resonance Energy.
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Sequence 6: Defender of Peace
The damage of Taoqi's Basic Attack and Heavy Attack is increased by 40% while the Shield granted by Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield holds.
Resources & States
Gauges and states Taoqi's skills refer to, defined once.
- Resolving Caliber
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Taoqi can hold up to 3 Resolving Caliber.
Basic Attack 4 will consume all of Taoqi's Rocksteady Shields to grant that many Resolving Caliber.
While Rocksteady Shield exists, when the active character is attacked, 1 Rocksteady Shield will be consumed to recover Resolving Caliber.
After Rocksteady Shield ends, all remaining Rocksteady Shield will be consumed to grant that many Resolving Caliber.
- Rocksteady Shield
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When the active character on the team is attacked, 1 Rocksteady Shield is consumed to reduce the damage taken.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Taoqi?
Taoqi is a Havoc element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Taoqi use?
Taoqi uses a Broadblade in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Taoqi?
Taoqi is a 4-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Taoqi play?
Taoqi serves as: Support and Healer, Resonance Liberation Damage, Resonance Skill DMG Amplification.
When was Taoqi released?
Taoqi was released on 23 May 2024.