Taoqi
Power of Xuanwu
Free—Taoqi is Resonance Skill amp / shield support. Liberation “Unmovable” deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool. Best with Carlotta / Xiangli Yao / Skill carries. Skill DMG Outro is wasted on Heavy/Liberation-only carries. Skip when premium Skill amp already covers that seat.
Taoqi is a 4★ Havoc Support who fights with a Broadblade. Liberation “Unmovable” deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool. Forte “Power Shift” applies shield or damage reduction for the active Resonator. Outro “Iron Will” amplifies the incoming Resonator’s damage on Outro handoff.
Overview
Quick Build
Weapon
Best-in-slot 5★ Broadblade
Signature / premium option when available — largest personal damage or utility spike.
Echo Set
Moonlit Clouds (5pc)
Default Sonata match for this role/element package.
4-Cost
Energy Regen
Main stat
3-Cost
Havoc DMG / ATK%
Main stat
1-Cost
ATK%
Substats
Energy Regen > ATK% > CRIT
Strengths
- Liberation “Unmovable” deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool — team value spikes when this window is online every rotation.
- Forte “Power Shift” applies shield or damage reduction for the active Resonator, so resource banking is mandatory, not optional filler.
- Outro “Iron Will” amplifies the incoming Resonator’s damage on Outro handoff — swap timing is part of the damage plan, not just Concerto filling.
- Aerial / plunge routes give flexible dodge and reposition options mid-combo.
Weaknesses
- Value collapses if you cannot use the Amplification niche on Outro “Iron Will”.
- ER / Concerto investment competes with DPS Echo farming until Liberation is reliable.
- 4★ ceiling is real — expect to rotate them out when a premium option takes the same niche.
Forte Priority
“Iron Will” — amplifies the incoming Resonator’s damage on Outro handoff.
“Unmovable” — deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool. Level first.
“Power Shift” — applies shield or damage reduction for the active Resonator.
Setup and energy / Concerto generation.
Entry heal/buff — useful but not always the first upgrade.
Stat Priority
Swap to Taoqi → “Fortified Defense” setup → “Unmovable” / “Power Shift” buffs → “Iron Will” to amplify the on-fielder.
Refine timings once you learn Concerto breakpoints for your specific team.
Weapons
CRIT Rate / ATK%
Any well-refined 5★ Broadblade with CRIT or ATK.
Why it works —Flexible premium stand-in while farming signature.
ATK% / Energy Regen
Accessible Broadblade option for early investment.
Why it works —Best F2P path — refine and swap off once a 5★ lands.
Echoes
Team Compositions
Carlotta core with Taoqi: Shorekeeper locks Stellarealm CRIT Rate/DMG plus heal so Carlotta can greed the full Liberation window. Taoqi opens Stellarealm / heals, then Carlotta takes the buffed damage window.
It's far from Carlotta's best team because Taoqi takes too long to get her buffs off, meaning it's only a good pair for nuke teams.
Shorekeeper’s Stellarealm is the premium generalist seat — party CRIT Rate/DMG, heal, and DMG amp so Carlotta can greed the full Liberation window.
Taoqi enables this shell — keep Outro / setup online every rotation for Carlotta + Shorekeeper.
Forte & Resonance Chain
Forte
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.
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.
Attack the target based on Taoqi's DEF, dealing Havoc DMG.
Attack the target, dealing Havoc DMG.
The incoming Resonator has their Resonance Skill DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
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".
While Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield lasts, the Character's DEF is increased by 15%.
After Heavy Attack Strategic Parry is successfully triggered, 25 STA is recovered.
Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.
Resonance Chain
Forte Circuit Power Shift's Shield is increased by 40%.
Is it worth getting?
Small 4★ bump: Forte Circuit Power Shift's Shield is increased by 40%. Take Wavebands when they appear on rate-up; never the reason you pull the banner.
The Crit. Rate and Crit. DMG of Resonance Liberation Unmovable is increased by 20% and 20%, respectively.
Is it worth getting?
Stat-leaning S2: Flat CRIT bump tied to a specific combat state. Clear damage, but it does not rewrite Taoqi’s rotation the way a mechanic Sequence would.
The duration of Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield is extended to 30s.
Is it worth getting?
Situational S3: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause.
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.
Is it worth getting?
Side-grade: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Happy if it drops; not a planned stopping point.
The damage of Forte Circuit Power Shift is increased by 50%. When Forte Circuit Power Shift hits a target, restore 20 Resonance Energy.
Is it worth getting?
Late luxury: Refunds Energy / Concerto / Forte resources mid-rotation. Grab it if you overshoot toward S6 — never hard-pity for S5 alone.
The damage of Taoqi's Basic Attack and Heavy Attack is increased by 40% while the Shield granted by Resonance Skill Rocksteady Shield holds.
Is it worth getting?
Whale ceiling: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Only chase if Taoqi is your dedicated main and S0–S2 already feel finished.
Taoqi is designed to work at S0. Extra Sequences are comfort from rate-up dupes, not requirements.
Alternatives to Taoqi
Not sure Taoqi is right for you? Compare against same-Attribute Support Resonators.
No direct Attribute + role peers
Browse the Comparisons index for other matchups.