Tangtang
SSearly game sub dps
support sub_dps
Tangtang is a versatile support with strong sub-DPS capabilities. She excels in Arts teams by applying an Arts Susceptibility debuff and providing AoE crowd control. Her flexibility allows her to plug into many team compositions, and her personal damage is substantial when played correctly, making her a top-tier choice.
This early game build focuses on boosting Tangtang's skill damage to help her clear content. Opus: The Living is a free weapon from the Arsenal Exchange, and Aburrey's Legacy gear is a general skill-damage set that works well with her constant skill usage. While not as potent as the endgame build, it provides a solid foundation for players progressing through the early stages.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Tangtang generates Whirlpools with her Combo Skill and converts them into Waterspouts using her Battle Skill, which apply Cryo damage over time and Arts Susceptibility if multiple Waterspouts are created.
- Her Ultimate, DA CHIEF SEES YOU!, pauses all enemies in a wide area and deals heavy Cryo damage. The controlled operator can end the Ultimate early with a Dive Attack to trigger a stronger rogue wave and create additional Waterspouts.
Scaling
- Tangtang's damage and support potential scale well with investment, particularly in her Battle Skill for debuff strength and Ultimate for burst damage.
- She requires proper rotation (Combo Skill before Battle Skill) to maximize her debuff and damage output, making her more dependent on player execution in early game.
Team Role
Tangtang fits primarily as a sub-DPS and debuffer in Arts-focused teams. She provides AoE Cryo damage, Arts Susceptibility to boost ally Arts damage, and a powerful Ultimate that creates a safe damage window for hypercarries. Her Whirlpool and Waterspout mechanics synergize well with characters who can trigger or benefit from Cryo Infliction and Arts Burst. She can also be played as a controlled operator to manually execute her combo for maximum efficiency.
Weapon
Weapon Stat Priority
arts_dmg_boost agility_boost infliction
Gear
skill_damage_buff
Pieces
armor
aburrey heavy armor
gloves
core 1
aburrey uv lamp
core 2
aburrey uv lamp
Stat Priority
1 skill_dmg 2 agility 3 attack
Explanation
Opus: The Living provides Arts DMG Boost and Agility, increasing Tangtang's skill damage and attribute scaling.
Aburrey's Legacy set increases Skill DMG by 24% and grants ATK% upon using any skill, which Tangtang does frequently.
Roving MSGR Fists are used as an off-piece to complete the set bonus while providing additional stats.
Notes
- Opus: The Living is obtained from the Arsenal Exchange, making it accessible for early players.
- Aburrey's Legacy boosts Skill DMG and provides stacking ATK buffs when using skills, synergizing with Tangtang's multi-skill rotation.