Tangtang
SSearly game sub dps
support sub_dps debuff crowd_control
Tangtang stands out as an exceptional support with strong sub‑DPS capability. Her Arts Susceptibility debuff significantly amplifies team damage, while her AoE Cryo crowd‑control and ultimate freeze create massive windows for allies. She fits flexibly into many teams, especially Arts‑focused compositions, thanks to her easy‑to‑apply debuffs and high personal damage, earning her a top‑tier rating.
This early game build sets Tangtang up as a reliable Cryo sub‑DPS using the Aburrey’s Legacy gear set and the Opus: The Living handcannon. The set’s flat Skill DMG increase and conditional ATK% boost reward her frequent skill casts, while the weapon’s Arts DMG and CRIT/ATK procs give a balanced offense. Although it lacks the specialised Battle Skill synergy of the Bonekrusha set, it provides a solid foundation that helps Tangtang contribute decent damage and apply her debuffs across all content until the endgame build becomes accessible.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Uses Combo Skill: River, To Me! to spawn a Whirlpool, then Battle Skill: IMA WAVERIDAAH! to transform it into a Waterspout. Waterspouts apply Cryo Infliction and, when multiple are created, Arts Susceptibility (increases Arts DMG taken).
- Her Ultimate: DA CHIEF SEES YOU! freezes all enemies in a wide area, dealing Cryo DoT. Performing a dive attack during the ultimate (via Riot Bringer talent) ends it early, instantly consuming nearby Whirlpools to create empowered Waterspouts.
Scaling
- Scales primarily with Agility and Cryo DMG. Her personal damage and the potency of her debuffs improve noticeably with skill level investments and gear that enhances Battle Skill and Ultimate damage.
- Early game can rely on flat Skill DMG bonuses, while endgame builds fully exploit the Bonekrusha set’s synergy with her Combo → Battle Skill rotation to maximize burst.
Team Role
Tangtang operates as a hybrid sub‑DPS/support who weaves between applying an Arts Susceptibility debuff and dealing respectable Cryo damage. Her ultimate’s ability to pause all enemy actions provides a safety net for slow‑casting hypercarries (e.g., Yvonne, Last Rite), and her debuff amplifies the entire team’s Arts output. She shines in Arts teams where the Susceptibility debuff gets full value, and she can be slotted into many compositions as a flexible damage‑+ debuff engine.
Weapon
Weapon Stat Priority
arts_dmg_boost agility_boost infliction
Gear
skill_damage
Pieces
armor
aburrey heavy armor
gloves
core 1
aburrey uv lamp
core 2
aburrey uv lamp
Stat Priority
1 agility 2 attack 3 skill_dmg
Explanation
The Opus: The Living weapon is chosen for its early availability and strong Arts DMG boost, complementing Tangtang’s Cryo/Arts hybrid nature. Its Infliction essence adds extra ATK whenever an Arts Reaction occurs, and her frequent Cryo applications make this easy to maintain.
Aburrey’s Legacy is selected because it universally buffs all skill damage and builds ATK stacks upon skill usage, which synergizes with her need to constantly cycle through Combo, Battle, and Ultimate skills.
The Roving MSGR Fists T1 glove is used as an off‑piece to increase raw Attack, which is valuable before dedicated Cryo‑boosting pieces become available.
Notes
- The Aburrey’s Legacy set provides a flat Skill DMG bonus and further ATK% when casting any skill, offering a straightforward boost for new players before accessing Bonekrusha.
- Pairing it with Opus: The Living grants easy Arts DMG and a conditional ATK buff when Arts Reactions are triggered, which Tangtang can frequently activate with her Cryo Infliction.