Cao Cao

GoldSpirit of the One-Handed SwordPrimaryPlaytestUpdated 2026-08-07

Cao Cao and the One-Handed Sword in motion, recorded in the Scenario Server playtest.

Background

Warlord, chancellor and poet, the man who held the emperor and ruled the north in his name. He crushed his rivals at Guandu and unified northern China, building the state that became Wei. History remembers him as both a brilliant statesman and the era's great villain, depending on who tells it.

Skills

A Spirit's four skills are fixed, there is no skill choice to make. Icons come straight from the playtest; what each skill does is written up from real play, not guessed.

QCD 4s

Bleak Autumn

Unleash three consecutive slashes. The first two hits deal 100% Slashing Damage to targets, and the final hit deals 120% Slashing Damage. Each hit applies the [Sheathe] state to yourself for 15 seconds. Stacks up to 15 times. Each stack increases Ultimate Energy generation. Tenacity: Immune to Stagger while casting this skill.

ECD 10s

Towering Isles

Leap into a flip and unleash a Heavy Smash onto the ground, dealing 175% Slashing Damage. For every 3 enemies hit, you gain 1 stack of the [Sheathe] state for 15 seconds. Stacks up to 15 times. Each stack increases Ultimate Energy generation.

Mouse4CD 6s

Brilliant Heavens

Unleash 2 diagonal cross slashes, dealing 150% Slashing Damage to targets. Each hit applies the [Sheathe] state to yourself for 15 seconds. Stacks up to 15 times. Each stack increases Ultimate Energy generation.

RCD 5s

Unite the Realm

Swing the Yitian Sword to surround yourself with sword aura, followed by a powerful slash that unleashes all remaining aura, dealing 800% Slashing Damage to enemies in range and inflicting a Knocked-up effect. Requirement: Max Awakening Gauge.