Leaping Toad is an Offensive / Area Debuff Mystic Skill that flips your character backward, knocks back enemies, applies Toad Venom, and culminates in a strong Golden Toad Crash AoE on the third cast. It shines in arena-style fights and crowd-control scenarios.
The Leaping Toad mystic skill is a powerful offensive area-debuff technique with knockbacks, venom stacks, and a strong third-cast finisher. This guide explains its effects, how to unlock it, and how to use it effectively.
Where Winds Meet: Leaping Toad skill details

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Skill Type | Offensive • Area Debuff Mystic Skill |
| Vitality Cost | 25 per cast (50 max shown) |
| Cooldown | 8 seconds |
| Recommended For | Arena, crowd control, chain knockdowns |
| Cast 1 Effect | Flip back, knocking back enemies for 50.95% Physical Attack + 3 Physical Damage + Other Attribute Damage |
| Cast 2 Effect | Forward lunge dealing 305.69% Physical Attack + 21 Physical Damage + Other Attribute Damage |
| Recast Effect | Can be recast twice, each costing 15 Vitality, applying Toad Venom |
| 3rd Cast (Finisher) | Golden Toad Crash – AoE knockdown dealing 458.54% Physical Attack |
| Status Applied | Toad Venom (damage-over-time debuff) |
| Best Use Case | Initiating fights, controlling groups, chaining knockdowns |
How to unlock Leaping Toad in Where Winds Meet
Leaping Toad is obtained through the Skill Theft system. You must locate an NPC who uses this mystic skill, bait them into performing it, and trigger the skill-steal prompt.


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Step-by-step guide to unlock Leaping Toad
Here is how you can unlock the Leaping Toad skill in Where Winds Meet:
Step 1: Find the correct NPC
Look for Liang Xiaolong who uses the Leaping Toad skill during combat. These are usually martial artists with acrobatic moves in General's Shrine.

Step 2: Trigger Skill Theft
Wait for the NPC to perform its signature flip-back or lunging toad technique.

As soon as the enemy begins the skill animation, activate Skill Theft to enter the comprehension sequence of a frog doing the technique.
Step 4: Complete the comprehension challenge
Follow the on-screen prompts. Success unlocks Leaping Toad.

Step 5: Equip the skill
Open the mystic skill menu and assign Leaping Toad to your active bar.

How to use Leaping Toad
- Use Cast 1 defensively to flip back and create space while damaging and knocking enemies away.
- Follow with Cast 2 to counter-engage with a strong lunge attack.
- Utilize Toad Venom stacks by recasting twice.
- Finish with Golden Toad Crash for massive AoE knockdown damage.
- Works exceptionally well in PvP arenas to disrupt enemy combos.
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Leaping Toad tips
- Use near edges — the knockback can push enemies into hazards.
- Time your triple-cast to maximize Golden Toad Crash during enemy group clustering.
- Combos well with bow attacks after the flip-back for ranged punishment.
- Great opener in PvP, forcing enemies to play around your mobility.
- Use Toad Venom for sustained chip damage against tanky enemies.
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