Taoqi Wuthering Waves Character

Taoqi
Rarity
Tier Ratings
DPS
NA
Sub-DPS
C
Support
C
Element
Description
Taoqi is the director of border defense at the Ministry of Development. Despite her seemingly laid-back demeanor, she consistently proves to be a dependable and supportive individual, always lending her hand to those in need. Taoqi is not only a reliable colleague, but also a trustworthy friend that people can confide in.
Level
1
HP
716
ATK
18
DEF
128
Energy Regen
100%
Crit. Rate
5%
Crit. DMG
150%
Ascension Cost
Exp
0K
Taoqi - Skills
Concealed Edge
Type: Normal Attack
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.
Fortified Defense
Type: Resonance Skill
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.

Rocksteady Shield
When the active character on the team is attacked, 1 Rocksteady Shield is consumed to reduce the damage taken.
Unmovable
Type: Resonance Liberation
Attack the target based on Taoqi's DEF, dealing Havoc DMG.
Power Shift
Type: Forte Circuit
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.

Resolving Caliber
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".
Taoqi - Resonance Chain
Resonance I-IV. Essense of Tranquility
Forte Circuit Power Shift 's Shield is increased by 40%.
Resonance 2-4. Silent Strength
The Crit. Rate and Crit. DMG of Resonance Liberation Unmovable is increased by 20% and 20%, respectively.
Resonance 3-4. Keen-eyed Observer
The duration of Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield is extended to 30s.
Resonance 4-4. 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.
Resonance 5-4. 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.
Resonance 6-4. 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.
Taoqi - Ascensions Cost
Characters Ascension level: 20
Characters Ascension level: 40
Characters Ascension level: 50
Characters Ascension level: 60
Characters Ascension level: 70
Characters Ascension level: 80
Taoqi - Intro/Outro Skills
Defense Formation
Type: Intro Skill
Attack the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
Iron Will
Type: Outro Skill
The incoming Resonator has their Resonance Skill DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Taoqi - Passive Skills
Steadfast Protection
Type: Inherent Skill
While Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield lasts, the Character's DEF is increased by 15%.
Unyielding
Type: Inherent Skill
After Heavy Attack Strategic Parry is successfully triggered, 25 STA is recovered.
Skillful Cooking
Type: Inherent Skill
Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking