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Tangtang
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Advanced Builds
SS
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Tangtang earns SS tier because she brings a rare combination of strong AoE Cryo damage, repeated Arts Susceptibility debuffs, and a wide-area Ultimate that pauses enemies to create a safe damage window. This flexibility lets her slot into many teams as a plug-in debuffer with meaningful personal damage.
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This endgame build turns Tangtang into a strong sub-DPS and debuffer. The Brigand's Calling weapon and Bonekrusha gear set both feed her Whirlpool-to-Waterspout sequence, letting her apply Arts Susceptibility frequently while dealing respectable Cryo damage. The LYNX Slab off-piece maximizes her main stats, and the overall rotation lets her contribute meaningful damage during her own skill rotations while also amplifying her team's Arts damage.
Weapon
Gear
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bonekrusha heavy armor t2
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bonekrusha wristband t1
core 1
bonekrusha mask t2
core 2
lynx slab
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Explanation
Brigand's Calling is the best-in-slot weapon because it boosts Tangtang's Detonate and Attack/Agility stats while applying an Arts susceptibility-like debuff to enemies, increasing party-wide Arts damage.
The Bonekrusha gear set rewards casting Combo Skill before Battle Skill, which matches Tangtang's intended Whirlpool setup and Waterspout conversion very well.
Home Longing is a solid alternative for personal Cryo damage but lacks the team debuff, and Opus: The Living or Long Road are weaker budget picks that should only be used when Brigand's Calling is unavailable.
Notes
- The Bonekrusha set converts a combo skill cast into a big bonus on the next battle skill, so the Whirlpool into Waterspout rotation gets a large payoff.
- Use LYNX Slab as the off-piece because its main attribute percent gain outperforms the extra Battle Skill DMG from a second Bonekrusha Mask.
- Do not chase a third piece for the set; the Battle Skill DMG bonus saturates and the off-piece provides more overall value.
- Brigand's Calling also applies an Arts DMG Taken debuff, making the whole team's Arts burst stronger, not just Tangtang's own damage.
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This early game build focuses on making Tangtang a serviceable sub-DPS while keeping her utility intact. Opus: The Living boosts her Arts damage and Agility, while the Roving MSGR set adds a large flat Agility bonus to her main attacking stat. Although the set's secondary effect favors Physical damage, the stat stick nature of Agility is still enough to outperform other early options, giving new players a smooth transition into her powerful endgame setup.
Gear
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armor
roving msgr jacket
gloves
roving msgr fists
core 1
roving msgr gyro
core 2
roving msgr gyro
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Explanation
Opus: The Living is chosen for early game because it boosts Arts DMG and Agility, two stats that directly increase Tangtang's sub-DPS output.
The Roving MSGR set gives a generous flat Agility bonus, which is more valuable to Tangtang than the conditional damage bonuses of other early sets.
Long Road is listed as a cheaper alternative; it sacrifices some support potential but can still deal reasonable damage when better weapons are unavailable.
Notes
- Roving MSGR gives a flat Agility boost, which directly improves Tangtang's damage because Agility is her main attacking stat.
- The set's Physical DMG bonus is not ideal for her Cryo casts, but the Agility gain outweighs the benefit of other early sets like Mordvolt Insulation.
- Opus: The Living helps her Arts damage and infliction uptime, while Long Road is a serviceable low-rarity fallback.
- This build is meant to carry you through the early game until you can farm the Bonekrusha set and Brigand's Calling.
Build Insights
Tangtang is a Cryo Caster who functions as a debuffer-sub-DPS hybrid. She prefers teams that can group enemies so her Battle Skill creates multiple Waterspouts, extending Arts Susceptibility to the whole pack. Her Ultimate buys precious time for slow, high-damage carries such as Yvonne or Last Rite. She is especially strong in Arts damage rotations where the Arts Susceptibility debuff increases everyone's burst. In single-target fights, she needs her Combo Skill Whirlpool first or she loses the debuff application; with grouped mobs she can skip this prep. Her flexibility means she is often used as a plug-in slot in many comps rather than the centerpiece.
Core Mechanics
- RIVER, TO ME! creates a Whirlpool that is consumed by IMA WAVERIDAAH! to form Waterspouts; only when 2 or more Waterspouts form does the Arts Susceptibility debuff apply.
- Her Ultimate DA CHIEF SEES YOU! locks down enemies in an area; a dive attack ends it early for a stronger wave and converts nearby Whirlpools into boosted Waterspouts.
- Waterspouts apply Cryo Infliction and deal Cryo damage over time, while multiple Waterspouts add an Arts DMG Taken debuff to enemies in range.
Scaling
- Her damage and debuff strength scale with Agility, Strength, and Battle Skill DMG, so builds that stack these stats also amplify her support.
- Early game she relies on weapon and gear stat bonuses for personal damage; late game the Bonekrusha combo payoff makes her sub-DPS contribution much larger.
- Team support value scales indirectly with how often multiple Waterspouts can be created, which depends on enemy grouping and Whirlpool generation.
Character Notes
Tangtang is a 6-star Cryo Caster from Endfield Industries who acts as a flexible support with sub-DPS damage. She creates Whirlpools and Waterspouts to shred enemy Arts resistance, freezes actions with her Ultimate, and can be played as a controlled operator. Her high tier comes from both utility and damage, making her a valuable plug-in debuffer for many team comps.
Playstyle
- In single-target fights, always start with Combo Skill to place a Whirlpool, then cast Battle Skill to convert it into Waterspouts and apply Arts Susceptibility.
- Against groups, you can skip the Whirlpool setup if the Battle Skill will hit multiple enemies, since hitting several enemies on cast already generates the multiple Waterspouts you need for the debuff.
- Use the Ultimate to stall dangerous enemy waves; trigger a dive attack inside the scan area to end it early and convert nearby Whirlpools into boosted Waterspouts.
- Level Battle Skill first, Ultimate second, and treat Basic Attacks as a low priority since they do not meaningfully impact her rotation.
Strengths
- Strong AoE Cryo damage and crowd control through Waterspouts and her Ultimate's enemy pause.
- Rare Arts Susceptibility debuff that raises the whole team's Arts damage.
- Flexible slot in many team archetypes, especially Arts comps, due to easy debuff access.
Weaknesses
- Single-target debuff application requires careful Whirlpool setup; without it she loses her support value.
- Her personal damage is usually lower than dedicated DPS units, so she relies on team damage to shine.
- Slow and Haste from Fam of Honor are considered less impactful than her other tools.
Team Guide
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Tangtang and Last Rite work as a Cryo duo in this lineup. Tangtang adds crowd control and Arts Susceptibility, while Last Rite brings Cryo Susceptibility to amplify both characters' damage. Xaihi and Fluorite round out the team by layering Cryo Infliction and buffs to keep reactions rolling.
Explanation
Tangtang repeatedly applies Cryo Infliction and Arts Susceptibility, setting up targets for Last Rite's heavy hits.
Last Rite's Cryo Susceptibility increases Cryon damage from both her own skills and Tangtang's attacks.
Xaihi and Fluorite contribute extra Cryo Infliction stacks, helping both damage dealers maintain high reaction uptime.
Strengths
- Strong two-carrier synergy: Last Rite's Cryo Susceptibility feeds Tangtang's damage and vice versa.
- Frequent Cryo reactions thanks to four characters capable of applying Cryo effects.
Weaknesses
- Requires careful timing to align buffs and debuffs before the burst window.
- If either carry is under-invested, the team's damage output drops noticeably.
Rotation
- 1Open with Xaihi's Battle Skill and Last Rite's Battle Skill to start the setup phase.
- 2Use Tangtang's Final Strike to apply the first Cryo Infliction stack, then re-cast Last Rite's Battle Skill.
- 3Use Tangtang's Final Strike again for another Infliction stack and cast Xaihi's Ultimate when available.
- 4Trigger Tangtang's Combo Skill for Whirlpool, then Xaihi's and Fluorite's Combo Skills to add more Cryo stacks.
- 5Cast Tangtang's Battle Skill to apply additional Cryo Infliction and Arts Susceptibility.
- 6Use Last Rite's Combo Skill to apply Cryo Susceptibility and follow up with her Ultimate.
- 7Perform a Dive Attack with Tangtang during Last Rite's Ultimate to activate Riot Bringer.
Open with skills, stack Cryo via Final Strikes and Combo Skills, then unload Last Rite's Ultimate with Tangtang Dive Attack.
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This team is built around enabling Yvonne's destructive potential. Tangtang applies Arts Susceptibility and crowd control, while Gilberta provides Nature Infliction for Solidification reactions. Xaihi supports with Cryo Infliction and buffs, letting Yvonne unleash her Ultimate with minimal danger.
Explanation
Tangtang's Arts Susceptibility increases all Arts damage, directly improving Yvonne's output.
Gilberta's Nature Infliction triggers Solidification reactions that charge Yvonne's Ultimate faster.
Xaihi adds Cryo Infliction and auxiliary buffs while Tangtang's crowd control protects Yvonne during her Ultimate.
Strengths
- High single-target burst through Yvonne's Ultimate after Solidification procs.
- Tangtang's control effects create a safe window for Yvonne's long animation.
Weaknesses
- The rotation depends on consistent Solidification application to keep Yvonne's Ultimate charging.
- Yvonne must be highly invested to justify building around her.
Rotation
- 1Cast Xaihi's and Gilberta's Battle Skills at the beginning of combat.
- 2Use Yvonne's Final Strike, then her Battle Skill after Gilberta applies Nature Infliction to trigger Solidification.
- 3Use a basic attack with Yvonne to skip straight to Final Strike if Solidification was already triggered.
- 4Cast Gilberta's Combo Skill and then Yvonne's Combo Skill to reapply Solidification, with Xaihi's Combo Skill adding Cryo Infliction.
- 5Use Tangtang's Combo Skill and Battle Skill to apply Arts Susceptibility.
- 6Cast Tangtang's Ultimate to lock enemies down, then finish with Yvonne's Ultimate.
Set up Nature and Cryo Inflictions, trigger Solidification with Yvonne, add Arts Susceptibility, then chain Tangtang's Ultimate into Yvonne's Ultimate.
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Tangtang takes center stage as the main damage dealer in this hypercarry setup. Gilberta applies Corrosion and Arts Susceptibility, Perlica adds Electrification, and Xaihi provides Cryo Amp and damage buffs. Tangtang's quick burst combo lets her squeeze all these effects into a single powerful window.
Explanation
Gilberta's Corrosion and Arts Susceptibility debuffs increase Tangtang's damage from all sources.
Perlica's Electrification adds another reaction layer and amplifies Tangtang's burst potential.
Xaihi's Cryo Amp and buffs boost Tangtang's Cryo damage during her short combo window.
Strengths
- Extremely high front-loaded burst when all debuffs are aligned.
- Xaihi, Gilberta, and Perlica cover multiple reaction types, giving flexible team utility.
Weaknesses
- Very tight timing; missing a combo step can cause the entire burst window to fizzle.
- Requires strong investment in all four characters to reach full potential.
Rotation
- 1Cast Xaihi's Battle Skill to create the Auxiliary Crystal.
- 2Use Tangtang's basic attack chain until her Final Strike, without triggering combo skills yet.
- 3Perform another Final Strike with Tangtang and cast Xaihi's Ultimate when available.
- 4Use Tangtang's Battle Skill to apply Cryo Infliction, then start Gilberta's Battle Skill channel.
- 5Trigger Perlica's, Xaihi's, and Tangtang's Combo Skills in that order, ensuring Xaihi's hits before Gilberta's Corrosion procs.
- 6Cast Gilberta's Ultimate first when ready, followed by Tangtang's Ultimate.
- 7Perform a Dive Attack while Tangtang's Ultimate is active to trigger Riot Bringer.
Set up Xaihi's crystal, stack Tangtang's Final Strikes, combine Combo Skills for debuffs, then chain Ultimates and Dive Attack.
Team Insights
Tangtang is a Cryo sub-DPS who excels at applying Cryo Infliction and Arts Susceptibility while providing crowd control. Most team builds pair her with a main damage dealer that can capitalize on those debuffs, such as Last Rite or Yvonne. Alternatively, she can be built as the Hypercarry when supported by characters like Xaihi, Gilberta, and Perlica, who supply buffs and additional reactions. Her kit favors burst-oriented play, so team rotations should aim to stack debuffs and buffs before her short damage window.
Synergy Patterns
- Cryo Susceptibility from Last Rite amplifies Tangtang's own Cryo attacks, making them a natural duo.
- Tangtang's Arts Susceptibility boosts Yvonne's Arts-based Ultimate, enabling a reaction-driven support role.
- Xaihi's Cryo Amp and damage buffs are critical for maximizing Tangtang's Hypercarry burst.
- Gilberta's Corrosion and Perlica's Electrification create layered debuffs that line up with Tangtang's fast combo sequence.
Tips
- When running the Dual DPS Cryo Team, keep Tangtang as the controlled character to land a Dive Attack during Last Rite's Ultimate animation.
- In the Solidification Team, fire Tangtang's Ultimate before Yvonne's to keep enemies locked down for the full cast.
- Order matters in the Hypercarry rotation: make sure Xaihi's Combo Skill lands before Gilberta triggers Corrosion to activate Execute Process.
Availability
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Potentials
- Reserve Hoard: Combo skill RIVER, TO ME! DMG multiplier increased to 1.2x and cooldown reduced by 2s; Battle skill IMA WAVERIDAAH! returns 5 additional SP per Whirlpool consumed.
- River's Daughter: Agility +20, Cryo DMG Dealt +10%.
- Chiefly Vibe: Battle skill IMA WAVERIDAAH! DMG multiplier increased to 1.1x and Arts Susceptibility effect increased by +5% when forming multiple Waterspouts.
- Qingbo Meditation: Ultimate DA CHIEF SEES YOU! Energy cost reduced by 15%.
- Chief's All-Eldritch Gaze: Ultimate DA CHIEF SEES YOU! DMG multiplier increased to 1.15x and Riot Bringer Waterspout DMG increased by +80%.
Best Gifts
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Woven Aggelos is her favorite and gives the biggest Trust boost. Yinglung Dumbbells also provide a large increase. Aurylene Camera, Breeze of Kjersch, Tidestone Specimen, Bizarro Cupcake and Fowlbeast Paper Kite are acceptable but grant less Trust.
Tangtang is the chief of the Qingbo Stockade, a group living in the Jingyu Valley near Wuling City. The Stockade often relies on trickery, theft, and shady deals to get by, and Tangtang's family rules over all who are considered kin. She has a long-running feud with the military leader Mi Fu, though over time their rivalry shifts from hostile to friendly as they worry about each other in battle.