| Role | Element | Core strengths | Known limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Hydro | Teamwide Skill DMG buff, soft crowd control via tentacle summons | Summon damage is low and often times out before finishing mobs |
How Tabethe’s kit plays
Tabethe is built to make other characters hit harder. Her standout tool is a team buff that increases Skill DMG, which directly benefits lineups that rely on abilities instead of basic attacks. She also brings battlefield control: her ultimate summons multiple tentacles that disrupt and corral enemies while adding chip damage.
This split focus means she contributes consistent value even when she’s off-field. The buff is the reason to slot her; the summons help stabilize fights, grouping and staggering enemies so your carry can execute safely.
Best teams and partners
Tabethe fits neatly into skill-centric squads. Dual-DPS lineups that revolve around ability bursts are natural homes, especially with characters that scale off Skill DMG.
| Team core | Tabethe’s job | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phantasio (DPS), Berenica (DPS), Tabethe (Support) | Maintain Skill DMG buff, drop summons to control waves | Both DPS benefit directly from her buff-driven playstyle |
For Geniemon choices, Umbrelf is a common pick, with Nebuthis and Equinex as workable alternatives depending on your inventory and the encounter’s pacing.
Skill priority and rotation basics
| Skill | Priority | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tabethe’s Specialty! | Max first | Teamwide Skill DMG boost is her highest-value contribution |
| Brawl for Justice! | Invest after | Ultimate summons multiple tentacles for crowd control and added damage |
Rotation is simple: keep the Skill DMG buff active before swapping to your primary DPS, then deploy the ultimate to pin down packs or interrupt dangerous enemies. Treat her summons as setup, not a main damage source.
Summons reality check
Set expectations for the tentacles. They function as crowd control first and damage a distant second. Players frequently report that the tentacles’ raw damage is underwhelming and that they can despawn before finishing even basic enemies. In practice, use them to hold targets in place, funnel groups, or buy time for your carries’ skill windows. The damage they add is a bonus; the control they provide is the value.
How to unlock Tabethe
You can recruit Tabethe through the in-game Secret Letter system or by purchasing her Thoughts in the shop.
| Method | What to do | Cost / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Letter system | Spend 10 Secret Letter Clues on Tabethe’s Secret Letter, complete a Covert Commission, open the letter for a chance at a Thought | Random drop; you need 30 Thoughts to unlock; not guaranteed per letter |
| Shop purchase | Buy Tabethe Thoughts directly from the shop | 150 Phoxene Plumule per Thought (premium currency) |
Voice and character notes
In English, Tabethe is voiced by Harriet Carmichael. Her in-game persona leans playful and mischievous, which fits the trickster slant of her kit: she sets the stage for others to shine while meddling with enemy positioning.
Should you build Tabethe now?
Build Tabethe if your roster leans on Skill DMG. She elevates skill-based carries and adds reliable control to keep runs clean. If you’re looking for a summon-heavy damage dealer, look elsewhere—the tentacles are there to help your team connect the important hits, not to carry the DPS check themselves.
The takeaway is straightforward: invest in her team buff first, use the ultimate as a setup tool, and pair her with ability-driven DPS. Do that, and she earns her slot.
