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Arknights: Endfield
Arknights: Endfield
Tangtang
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Tangtang

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supportsub_dpsdebuff
Tangtang is a top-tier Cryo Caster support/sub-DPS. Her kit provides a powerful Arts Susceptibility debuff, strong AoE damage via Waterspout mechanics, and crowd control with her Ultimate that freezes enemies. She fits seamlessly into Arts teams and offers both damage and utility, making her a highly recommended plug-in unit.
endgame sub dps endgamesub_dpscryodebuff
This endgame build maximizes Tangtang's personal Cryo damage while preserving her debuff utility. Brigand's Calling gives self-buffs and a team-wide Arts damage increase, while the Bonekrusha set turns her Combo→Battle Skill sequence into a devastating burst. It is ideal for players who want Tangtang to contribute both damage and support in high-difficulty content.

Gear

self_buff

armor

bonekrusha heavy armor t2

gloves

bonekrusha wristband t1

core 1

bonekrusha mask t2

core 2

bonekrusha mask t2

Explanation

Brigand's Calling is chosen for its massive Cryo DMG buffs and an additional Arts DMG Taken debuff on enemies, directly enhancing Tangtang's damage and support.
Home Longing offers a strong Cryo DMG buff conditioned on using Combo Skill before Battle Skill, aligning with her playstyle.
Opus: The Living and Howling Guard are more accessible options that still provide meaningful Attack or Arts DMG bonuses.
Bonekrusha set synergizes with the core loop: cast Combo Skill to gain stacks, then unleash Battle Skill for amplified Waterspout damage.

Notes

  • Bonekrusha set boosts Battle Skill DMG after using Combo Skill, perfectly matching Tangtang's Whirlpool → Waterspout rotation.
  • Alternative gloves like LYNX Gloves or MI Security Gloves can shift focus to Ultimate gain or pure Battle Skill damage.
  • Type 50 Yinglung Heavy Armor trades Cryo DMG bonus for Ultimate Gain Efficiency, useful if energy is a bottleneck.
early game hybrid beginnerearly_gamef2p
A beginner-friendly setup that doesn't compromise on Tangtang's core strengths. Opus: The Living and the Aburrey's Legacy set provide broad skill damage improvements and attribute bonuses, ensuring she can debuff and deal damage effectively while you work towards her endgame gear.

Gear

skill_dmg

armor

aburrey heavy armor

gloves

roving msgr fists t1

core 1

aburrey uv lamp

core 2

aburrey uv lamp

Explanation

This early build focuses on affordable, accessible options. Opus: The Living's Arts DMG boost and conditional ATK increase work well even before unlocking higher-rarity weapons.
Aburrey's Legacy pieces are common in early progression and give a noticeable Skill DMG boost, making Tangtang a reliable sub-DPS right from the start.

Notes

  • Opus: The Living is easily obtainable and provides a solid Arts DMG buff along with an ATK boost when applying Arts Reactions.
  • Aburrey's Legacy set enhances all Skill DMG and further boosts ATK when casting skills, fitting Tangtang's rotation-heavy playstyle.

Build Insights

Tangtang acts as a sub-DPS and debuffer, ideal for Arts-focused teams. Her Arts Susceptibility debuff amplifies the team's Arts damage, while her Ultimate's freeze effect creates safe windows for long-channeling carries like Yvonne or Last Rite. She synergizes with any on-field DPS that benefits from frozen enemies and can generate Whirlpools herself, making her a flexible addition to many comps.
Core Mechanics
  • Whirlpool & Waterspout Cycle: Combo Skill RIVER, TO ME! creates Whirlpools. Battle Skill IMA WAVERIDAAH! transforms them into Waterspouts that apply Cryo Infliction and Arts Susceptibility (when hitting multiple enemies).
  • Ultimate CC: Ultimate DA CHIEF SEES YOU! freezes enemies in a wide area. Performing a Dive Attack ends it early, creating bonus Waterspouts from nearby Whirlpools for burst damage.
  • Talents Fam of Honor and Riot Bringer provide in-combat Haste/Slow and enhance Ultimate Waterspouts respectively.
Scaling
  • Investing in Battle Skill raises the Arts Susceptibility debuff value and Waterspout damage, directly boosting team output.
  • Ultimate upgrades increase the freeze duration and final damage hit, enhancing her crowd control and burst.
  • Early on, the Opus: The Living weapon and Aburrey's Legacy gear offer solid all-skill damage gains. Late-game, Brigand's Calling and Bonekrusha set push her personal Cryo damage to ceiling levels.

Character Notes

Tangtang is a Cryo Caster who combines AoE damage, crowd control, and a powerful Arts Susceptibility debuff. Her gameplay revolves around creating Whirlpools with her Combo Skill and converting them into Waterspouts with her Battle Skill to apply debuffs and deal Cryo damage. Her Ultimate freezes enemies in a large area, creating a safe damage window for the team, and can be ended early with a Dive Attack for bonus Waterspout damage. She excels as a sub-DPS in Arts teams and provides high flexibility for many compositions.
Playstyle
  • Use Combo Skill RIVER, TO ME! to create Whirlpools. Trigger it by applying Cryo Infliction or Arts Burst DMG.
  • Against single targets, build a Whirlpool first. Against multiple enemies, you can immediately use Battle Skill IMA WAVERIDAAH! to spawn Waterspouts and apply Arts Susceptibility.
  • Deploy Ultimate DA CHIEF SEES YOU! to freeze enemies, then perform a Dive Attack to end it early and spawn extra Waterspouts from any nearby Whirlpools for massive damage.
Strengths
  • Reliable AoE Cryo damage and crowd control.
  • Powerful Arts Susceptibility debuff that boosts team Arts damage.
  • Ultimate can freeze enemies, protecting allies and enabling easy damage bursts.
  • Flexible – can slip into many teams as a plug-in debuffer.
Weaknesses
  • Single-target damage relies on setting up Whirlpools, which requires a specific skill chain.
  • Ultimate has a notable cooldown and energy cost.
  • Crowd control from slow (Talent) is not very impactful.

Team Guide

best cryo_team
Tangtang operates as a sub-DPS alongside Last Rite, the main DPS, in a dual Cryo setup. She provides crowd control and Arts Susceptibility to amplify damage, while Last Rite reciprocates with Cryo Susceptibility for both.
Xaihi and Fluorite contribute buffs and additional Cryo infliction, creating a tightly synergistic rotation that maximizes burst windows.
Tangtang

Tangtang

sub dps

 Xaihi

Xaihi

support

 Fluorite

Fluorite

support

 Last Rite

Last Rite

dps

Explanation

Tangtang and Last Rite enable each other through mutual susceptibility debuffs, boosting overall Cryo damage.
Crowd control from Tangtang secures safe windows for Last Rite’s Ultimate and combo executions.
Fluorite and Xaihi stack Cryo infliction quickly, setting up powerful reactions.

Strengths

  • High synergy between Cryo and Arts susceptibilities.
  • Reliable crowd control protects the team during combo sequences.
  • Strong burst damage from Last Rite with Tangtang’s setup.

Weaknesses

  • Rotation order is strict; missing a step can cause downtime.
  • Relies on Last Rite’s Ultimate for peak damage.
  • Little flexibility if supports are unavailable.

Rotation

  1. 1 Cast Xaihi’s Battle Skill to deploy the Auxiliary Crystal.
  2. 2 Use Last Rite’s Battle Skill to start applying Cryo.
  3. 3 Perform a Final Strike with Tangtang to inflict Cryo.
  4. 4 Re‑activate Last Rite’s Battle Skill for extra Cryo stacks.
  5. 5 Execute another Tangtang Final Strike, and activate Xaihi’s Ultimate if ready.
  6. 6 Trigger Tangtang’s Combo Skill to create a Whirlpool.
  7. 7 Activate Xaihi’s Combo Skill for another Cryo infliction.
  8. 8 Activate Fluorite’s Combo Skill to add Cryo infliction.
  9. 9 Cast Tangtang’s Battle Skill to apply more Cryo and Arts Susceptibility.
  10. 10 Use Last Rite’s Combo Skill for Cryo Susceptibility, then her Ultimate if available.
  11. 11 Perform a Dive Attack with Tangtang during Last Rite’s Ultimate animation.
Open with Xaihi and Last Rite skills to prime Cryo. Weave Tangtang’s Final Strikes and Combo Skills with the supports to maximize Cryo infliction and susceptibility before unleashing Last Rite’s Ultimate, then finish with Tangtang’s Dive Attack.
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Tangtang functions as a sub‑DPS and enabler for Yvonne’s explosive Solidification damage. She applies Arts Susceptibility and crowd control to keep Yvonne safe during long Ultimate sequences. Gilberta provides Nature infliction to trigger Solidification, while Xaihi buffs the party.
Tangtang

Tangtang

sub dps

 Gilberta

Gilberta

support

 Xaihi

Xaihi

support

 Yvonne

Yvonne

dps

Explanation

Tangtang’s crowd control ensures Yvonne can channel her Ultimate without interruption.
Arts Susceptibility from Tangtang significantly boosts Yvonne’s damage output.
Gilberta’s Nature infliction enables frequent Solidification reactions, accelerating Yvonne’s Ultimate charge.

Strengths

  • Yvonne’s high burst damage is safely delivered thanks to Tangtang’s crowd control.
  • Solidification reaction setup is consistent and powerful.
  • Xaihi provides universal buffs that benefit both Tangtang and Yvonne.

Weaknesses

  • Relies heavily on Yvonne’s Ultimate for peak damage; downtime reduces effectiveness.
  • Rotation is rigid; missing a step can break the Solidification chain.
  • Requires precise timing to avoid overwriting Nature infliction.

Rotation

  1. 1 Cast Xaihi’s Battle Skill for the Auxiliary Crystal.
  2. 2 Use Gilberta’s Battle Skill to apply Nature infliction.
  3. 3 Perform a Final Strike with Yvonne.
  4. 4 Cast Yvonne’s Battle Skill after Nature infliction lands to trigger Solidification and charge her Ultimate.
  5. 5 Trigger Gilberta’s Combo Skill.
  6. 6 Perform another Yvonne Final Strike, and activate Xaihi’s Ultimate when available.
  7. 7 Use Yvonne’s Combo Skill to reapply Solidification.
  8. 8 Activate Xaihi’s Combo Skill for Cryo infliction.
  9. 9 Trigger Tangtang’s Combo Skill.
  10. 10 Cast Tangtang’s Battle Skill to apply Arts Susceptibility.
  11. 11 Use Tangtang’s Ultimate for crowd control.
  12. 12 Finish with Yvonne’s Ultimate.
Start with Xaihi and Gilberta to set up Nature infliction. Loop Yvonne’s Final Strikes and Battle Skills to repeatedly trigger Solidification, weave in the supports’ Combo Skills for Cryo infliction, then unleash Tangtang’s Ultimate to lock enemies before Yvonne’s devastating Ultimate.
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Tangtang takes center stage as the hypercarry, with all three supports stacking buffs and debuffs to amplify her burst. Gilberta and Perlica apply Corrosion and Electrification, while Xaihi provides Cryo Amp and Arts Amp. The rotation is compressed into a short window to capitalise on Tangtang’s rapid combo.
Tangtang

Tangtang

dps

 Gilberta

Gilberta

support

 Xaihi

Xaihi

support

 Perlica

Perlica

support

Explanation

Gilberta’s Corrosion and Perlica’s Electrification weaken enemies, allowing Tangtang to hit much harder.
Xaihi’s multiple buffs (Cryo DMG Dealt, Arts Amp) are perfectly timed for Tangtang’s burst.
The team focuses entirely on frontloading damage into a single, devastating sequence.

Strengths

  • Massive single‑target burst from Tangtang during the buff window.
  • All supports are dedicated to maximizing one character’s output.
  • Electrification and Corrosion provide additional resistance shredding.

Weaknesses

  • Extremely short buff duration; missing the timing can halve the damage.
  • Tangtang is vulnerable if crowd control is needed; no dedicated protector.
  • Requires high investment in Tangtang’s gear and stats.

Rotation

  1. 1 Cast Xaihi’s Battle Skill to deploy the Auxiliary Crystal.
  2. 2 Complete a basic attack chain with Tangtang until a Final Strike.
  3. 3 Perform another Tangtang Final Strike, and activate Xaihi’s Ultimate if ready.
  4. 4 Use Tangtang’s Battle Skill to apply Cryo infliction.
  5. 5 Cast Gilberta’s Battle Skill to start channeling Corrosion.
  6. 6 Trigger Perlica’s Combo Skill to apply Electrification.
  7. 7 Activate Xaihi’s Combo Skill (must hit before Gilberta triggers Corrosion to activate her Talent).
  8. 8 Trigger Tangtang’s Combo Skill.
  9. 9 When available, cast Gilberta’s Ultimate, then Tangtang’s Ultimate.
  10. 10 Perform a Dive Attack with Tangtang during her Ultimate to trigger the Riot Bringer Talent.
Prime the field with Xaihi’s crystal, then build Tangtang’s combo meter with Final Strikes. Apply all debuffs (Electrification, Corrosion) and buffs (Cryo Amp, Arts Amp) in quick succession, then unleash Tangtang’s Ultimate followed by a Dive Attack to maximise burst damage.

Team Insights

Tangtang excels as both a sub‑DPS and a hypercarry due to her ability to apply crowd control and Arts Susceptibility while dealing respectable Cryo damage. Teams are built around either enabling another DPS (Last Rite, Yvonne) with her support tools, or channelling all buffs into her own burst via characters like Gilberta and Xaihi. Her quick combo windows demand precise rotation timing, making her teams favour frontloaded damage over sustained output.
Synergy Patterns
  • Pairing with Last Rite creates a mutual Cryo susceptibility loop, doubling the team’s Cryo damage.
  • Xaihi’s buffs (Cryo DMG Dealt, Arts Amp) directly amplify Tangtang’s core damage and are often the linchpin of hypercarry setups.
  • Gilberta’s Nature infliction enables Solidification when combined with Cryo, while her Corrosion and Arts Susceptibility synergise with Tangtang’s debuffs.
  • Perlica’s Electrification provides additional resistance shred, fitting neatly into quick burst rotations alongside other debuffs.
Tips
  • Always control Tangtang during Ultimate animations to land her Dive Attack and activate Riot Bringer.
  • In dual DPS and Solidification teams, prioritise applying susceptibility debuffs before unleashing the main DPS’s Ultimate.
  • For the hypercarry rotation, ensure Xaihi’s Combo Skill hits before Gilberta’s Corrosion triggers to maximise her Execute Process Talent.
  • Build Tangtang with a focus on ATK and Cryo DMG to capitalise on her high scaling during buff windows.

Availability

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Potentials

  • Reserve Hoard: Combo Skill DMG x1.2, CD -2s; Battle Skill returns 5 extra SP per Whirlpool.
  • River's Daughter: Agility +20, Cryo DMG Dealt +10%.
  • Chiefly Vibe: Battle Skill DMG x1.1; Arts Susceptibility effect increased by +5% when forming multiple Waterspouts.
  • Qingbo Meditation: Ultimate energy cost -15%.
  • Chief's All-Eldritch Gaze: Ultimate DMG x1.15; Waterspouts created by Ultimate gain +80% DMG.

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Tangtang is the chief of the Qingbo Stockade, a group living in Jingyu Valley that often resorts to shady means to survive. She has a long-running feud-turned-friendly-rivalry with Mi Fu of Wuling City.