What to know
- Tang Dao (Tang Hengdao) is a sleek, dash-and-slice weapon resembling a katana, excelling in parry pressure, multi-hits, and PvP stagger.
- Pairs with Mo Dao for shared resources, summons, and shields up to 15% max HP, blending defense into high DPS rotations.
- Unlock via Hexi region story progression after early chapters, with base practice swords available early from peddlers.
- Rewards precise timing like Sekiro, dominating bosses and guild wars when mastered.
You can wield the Tang Dao to emulate Sekiro's rhythm of deflect, counter, and posture break in Where Winds Meet's wuxia world. This dual-wield style with Mo Dao brings historical Tang saber flair to frantic duels.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Two-handed melee dao + glaive pair |
| Playstyle | Parry-focused, dash pressure, shield/summon synergies |
| Unlock Region | Hexi chapters (post-Qinghe) |
| Best For | PvP, Legendary bosses, 30v30 wars |
| Key Buff | Ironclad Soul for soldiers |
Key locations center on Hexi Corridor, accessed via Yumen Pass after Qinghe story arcs—progress main quests to "Poetry Leads to Hexi" event, then infiltrate dojos or complete scrolls for Tang Hengdao martial arts amid desert outposts and river bosses.
How to unlock Tang Dao
Progress demands story advancement, but you can prep early.
Step 1: Complete early chapters
Finish Qinghe arcs to unlock Hexi via Yumen Pass quests like "Boat in Yumen Pass" or "The Moon Shines on Yumen Pass."
Step 2: Buy base swords
Visit Heaven's Pier peddler Xiong Da for basic Tang/Mo Dao pair at 500 coins to practice rotations.
Step 3: Reach Hexi dojos
Follow story to Hexi; farm scrolls, quests, or drops from bosses/peddlers for full Tang Hengdao unlock.
Step 4: Upgrade path
Collect Harmonic Cores from events/dungeons to enhance shields and summons.
Core combat rotations
Swap seamlessly between Tang Dao lights for parries and Mo Dao heavies for buffs—you'll build momentum fast.
Step 1: Activate Ironclad Soul
Use Mo Dao heavy to summon soldiers and gain buffs, draining stamina for charge buildup.
Step 2: Parry and counter
Dash in with Tang Dao lights; time perfect parries to generate 15% HP shield and trigger counters.
Step 3: Charged burst
Follow parry with charged heavy slash for posture damage, then light chain to pressure.
Step 4: Repeat and adapt
Mix in dashes for PvP evasion; test timings in duels before bosses.
| Attack | Effect |
|---|---|
| Light Chain | 4 fast slashes to bait / set up parries |
| Heavy Attack | High posture / guard damage post-stagger |
| Perfect Parry | Negates damage + counter slash |
| Charged Heavy | Burst damage after parry |
| Shield Gen | 15% max HP shield from parries, 8s duration |
How to play Sekiro-style
Focus on deflection rhythm: deflect three times to break posture, using dashes for safe pokes. Pair with mobility gear for endless pressure, thriving in solo PvE or multiplayer chaos.
Slice through Where Winds Meet's challenges with Tang Dao's parry mastery, turning defense into dominance across PvP and bosses.
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