Successor Taeyou

Successor Taeyou

★★★★★

/Light/Warrior

Libra

Ctier

Introduction

Successor Taeyou is a 5-star Light character in Epic Seven. Successor Taeyou's class is Warrior. Horoscope: Libra.

On the Epic Seven tier list Successor Taeyou is C tier, 78th of the 386 characters ranked.

By game mode, Successor Taeyou is D in Most banned and D in Win rate.

Other Light characters in Epic Seven: Ambitious Tywin, Angel of Light Angelica, Architect Laika, Arowell, Astromancer Elena, Belian and 62 more.

Best build for Successor Taeyou

From 2,488 player builds

Artifacts

2 options
  1. 1
    Merciless Glutton
    87%
  2. 2
    Thorn of the Blue Rose
    4%

Typical stats

Speed
166
Attack
4,477
Health
12,624
Defense
1,060
Crit Chance
45%
Crit Damage
347%

Gear sets

4 options
  1. 1
    Destruction(4)Penetration(2)
    68%
  2. 2
    Speed(4)Penetration(2)
    8%
  3. 3
    Fervor(2)Penetration(2)Torrent(2)
    5%
  4. 4
    Penetration(2)Torrent(4)
    4%

Successor Taeyou in Real-Time Arena

On the Real-Time Arena usage list Successor Taeyou is C tier, 46th of 242: picked in 3.3% of drafts at Champion and above this season (Fall 2026), winning 45% of the games Successor Taeyou plays.

  • Pick rate3.25%
  • Win rate45.06%
  • Pre-ban rate0.05%
  • Banned after pick43.06%

Pick rate by league

  • Champion3.76%
  • Warlord3.05%
  • Emperor2.8%
  • Legend1.87%

Sets in RTA

Used, win rate
  1. Destruction4Penetration2
    56%, 44%
  2. Fervor2Penetration2Torrent2
    14%, 48%
  3. Torrent4Penetration2
    5.0%, 51%
  4. Destruction4Fervor2
    4.7%, 46%
  5. Destruction4Torrent2
    2.6%, 44%

Artifacts in RTA

Used, win rate
  1. Merciless Glutton91%, 46%
  2. Thorn of the Blue Rose2.9%, 41%
  3. A Symbol of Unity2.2%, 42%
  4. Sigurd Scythe1.7%, 37%
  5. Pure White Trust1.4%, 42%

When it's drafted

Share, win rate
  1. First player, pick 1under 0.1%
  2. Second player, picks 1-20.1%
  3. First player, picks 2-32.0%, 40%
  4. Second player, picks 3-415%, 39%
  5. First player, picks 4-562%, 48%
  6. Second player, pick 521%, 45%

Most players enhance Lan Na Zha to +5 (96% of builds), Spirit Invocation to +5 (100% of builds) and Azure Phantom to +5 (98% of builds).

Profile

The one who rose to the title of number one at Ghan High after the disbanding of the biker gang Sura. No one dares approach him, wary of his ever-present blade and the dreadful whispers that surround him. Rumors are that he is the successor to one of the region's clans and has even left a body in his wake.

Successor Taeyou is voiced by 古川慎 in Japanese and 김민주 in Korean. Successor Taeyou's hobby is studying wuxia novels, writing in his secret journal and meditating, and Successor Taeyou's good at not uttering a single word throughout the entire day. Successor Taeyou likes adin, training and protein supplements. Successor Taeyou was released on 13 March 2025.

Successor Taeyou's introduction: Do you doubt my skills, too? Come, let me teach you your place.

Stats

  • Health54th6,266
  • Attack113th1,119
  • Defense170th627
  • Speed205th109
  • Critical Hit Chance15%
  • Critical Hit Damage150%
  • Effectiveness0%
  • Effect Resistance0%
  • Dual Attack Chance3%

At level 60, 6 stars and fully awakened, before gear, artifact and Imprint. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Epic Seven roster, and the place is out of every character with that stat.

At level 50 and 60, fully awakened

  • HealthLevel 50, 5 stars: 5,071Level 60, 6 stars: 6,266
  • AttackLevel 50, 5 stars: 927Level 60, 6 stars: 1,119
  • DefenseLevel 50, 5 stars: 505Level 60, 6 stars: 627
  • SpeedLevel 50, 5 stars: 109Level 60, 6 stars: 109
  • Critical Hit ChanceLevel 50, 5 stars: 15%Level 60, 6 stars: 15%
  • Critical Hit DamageLevel 50, 5 stars: 150%Level 60, 6 stars: 150%
  • EffectivenessLevel 50, 5 stars: 0%Level 60, 6 stars: 0%
  • Effect ResistanceLevel 50, 5 stars: 0%Level 60, 6 stars: 0%
  • Dual Attack ChanceLevel 50, 5 stars: 3%Level 60, 6 stars: 3%

Base values before gear, artifact and Imprint. Passives that raise a stat in battle are not counted.

  • Lan Na Zha

    Skill 1

    gains 1 Soul

    Attacks the enemy with a spear, decreasing Combat Readiness by 20%. A successful attack always results in a critical hit. When this skill is used, if it was not triggered by a Dual Attack and the caster is granted possession, activates Roaring Spiritfall instead. Roaring Spiritfall: Increases Attack of the caster for 2 turns, before attacking the enemy by striking from above. A successful attack always results in a critical hit. This skill does not trigger a Dual Attack.

    1. +1 +5% damage dealt
    2. +2 +5% damage dealt
    3. +3 +5% damage dealt
    4. +4 +5% damage dealt
    5. +5 +10% damage dealt
    • Possession (Undispellable) Increases Attack by 25%. Counterattacks when suffering a critical hit.
    • Increase Attack Increases Attack by 50%.
  • Spirit Invocation

    Skill 2

    Starts the first battle with 60 Fighting Spirit. When Combat Readiness of an enemy is decreased, gains Fighting Spirit equal to the amount of Combat Readiness reduced, and at the end of a turn, when Fighting Spirit is full, consumes all Fighting Spirit, increasing Combat Readiness of the caster by 100% and granting possession for 2 turns.

    Before enhancement

    Starts the first battle with 40 Fighting Spirit. When Combat Readiness of an enemy is decreased, gains Fighting Spirit equal to the amount of Combat Readiness reduced, and at the end of a turn, when Fighting Spirit is full, consumes all Fighting Spirit, increasing Combat Readiness of the caster by 100% and granting possession for 2 turns.

    • Possession (Undispellable) Increases Attack by 25%. Counterattacks when suffering a critical hit.
  • Azure Phantom

    Skill 3

    Cooldown 4 turns (5 before enhancement), gains 3 Souls

    Unleashes power, dispelling two buffs from all enemies and a 85% chance to decrease Defense for 2 turns. When the caster is granted possession, extends buff durations of the caster by 1 turn and grants an extra turn.

    Soul Burn (20 Souls): Ignores Effect Resistance.

    1. +1 +5% effect chance
    2. +2 +5% effect chance
    3. +3 -1 turn cooldown
    4. +4 +5% effect chance
    5. +5 +10% effect chance
    Before enhancement

    Unleashes power, dispelling two buffs from all enemies and a 60% chance to decrease Defense for 2 turns. When the caster is granted possession, extends buff durations of the caster by 1 turn and grants an extra turn.

    After awakening stage 3

    Cooldown 4 turns

    Unleashes power, dispelling two buffs from all enemies and a 85% chance to decrease Defense for 2 turns, before granting invincibility to the caster for 1 turn. When the caster is granted possession, extends buff durations of the caster by 1 turn and grants an extra turn.

    Soul Burn (20 Souls): Ignores Effect Resistance.

    • Decrease Defense Decreases Defense by 70%.
    • Possession (Undispellable) Increases Attack by 25%. Counterattacks when suffering a critical hit.
    • Extra Turn Grants an extra turn.
    • Invincible Nullifies all damage.

Exclusive Equipment

Azure Blade of Spring Thunder

A demonic heirloom passed down through generations of the Seasons Gang's leaders. Legend has it that those possessed by the demon dwelling within the blade become a sura.

Pick one option:

  • Azure Phantom: Increases Azure Phantom's chance to decrease Defense by 15%.

Imprint

  • BImprint Release: Attack: 4%Imprint Concentration: Attack: 7%
  • AImprint Release: Attack: 6%Imprint Concentration: Attack: 11%
  • SImprint Release: Attack: 8%Imprint Concentration: Attack: 15%
  • SSImprint Release: Attack: 10%Imprint Concentration: Attack: 18%
  • SSSImprint Release: Attack: 12%Imprint Concentration: Attack: 21%

Imprint Release gives the bonus to the team; Imprint Concentration gives Successor Taeyou the bonus instead.

  1. Stage 1Attack +3%, Attack +20, Health +60
  2. Stage 2Health +3%, Attack +20, Health +60
  3. Stage 3Attack +20, Health +60, enhances Azure Phantom
  4. Stage 4Defense +6%, Attack +30, Health +80
  5. Stage 5Attack +6%, Attack +30, Health +80
  6. Stage 6Health +6%, Attack +30, Health +80

Relationships

4
  • New Kid AdinRivals

    I know it's too selfish of me to wish we could go back to how we used to be, but...\n\nThe only thing that Successor Taeyou can work towards now is to stand as an equal to New Kid Adin.

  • Hellion LuaTrust

    Quid pro quo, tit for tat, that's all it is.\n\nTo Successor Taeyou, Hellion Lua is merely a business partner with aligned interests, nothing more.

  • Bystander HwayoungLonging

    I'd heard the rumors, but to think that she'd still be Nata's strongest.\n\nSuccessor Taeyou had been familiar with Bystander Hwayoung and the rumors surrounding her since he was a middle schooler, but he's surprised that she still holds up to this day.

  • Sealed Eye SurinGrudge

    The first-year who reports my every move to Lua.\n\nSuccessor Taeyou has garnered a certain disdain for Sealed Eye Surin for her actions.

Successor Taeyou's motto: Let your heart be blade, cold and cutting

Successor Taeyou dislikes those who exploit others, loud noises and rainy days.

Upgrade costs

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Awakening

  • Stage 1Light Rune ×10
  • Stage 2Light Rune ×15Greater Light Rune ×2
  • Stage 3Light Rune ×20Greater Light Rune ×10
  • Stage 4Greater Light Rune ×10Epic Light Rune ×2
  • Stage 5Epic Light Rune ×6Rare Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×15
  • Stage 6Epic Light Rune ×10Epic Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×10

Lan Na Zha enhancement

  • +1Gold ×4,000MolaGora ×1
  • +2Gold ×4,000MolaGora ×1
  • +3Gold ×29,000MolaGora ×1Rare Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×5
  • +4Gold ×47,000MolaGora ×3Rare Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×7
  • +5Gold ×80,000MolaGora ×5Epic Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×2

Spirit Invocation enhancement

  • +1Gold ×4,000MolaGora ×1
  • +2Gold ×4,000MolaGora ×1
  • +3Gold ×29,000MolaGora ×1Rare Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×5
  • +4Gold ×47,000MolaGora ×3Rare Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×7
  • +5Gold ×80,000MolaGora ×5Epic Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×2

Azure Phantom enhancement

  • +1Gold ×4,000MolaGora ×1
  • +2Gold ×4,000MolaGora ×1
  • +3Gold ×29,000MolaGora ×1Rare Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×5
  • +4Gold ×47,000MolaGora ×3Rare Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×7
  • +5Gold ×80,000MolaGora ×5Epic Fighting Spirit Catalyst ×2

Art

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