Genshin Impact Hu Tao Build
Polearm 
Pyro Wangsheng Funeral Parlor 15/7 Papilio Charontis Taishan Mansion The 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She took over the business at a rather young age.
Best builds for Hu Tao
DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
Best in slot. Provides massive HP scaling and ATK bonus, synergizing with Hu Tao's low-HP mechanic. CRIT DMG substat eases artifact requirements.
CRIT Rate
Strong alternative if building high Elemental Mastery. Converts EM into ATK, but requires careful team buff management.
CRIT Rate
Excellent 4-star choice when paired with Hydro and Electro/Cryo teammates. Provides Elemental Mastery and consistent ATK boost.
CRIT Rate
Not recommended. Physical damage substat is wasted, and passive requires Skill damage, which Hu Tao triggers inconsistently.
Elemental Mastery
Top 4-star option for Vaporize teams. High Elemental Mastery and damage bonus against Hydro-affected enemies.
CRIT Rate
Well-balanced stats with CRIT Rate passive. Effective in solo-Pyro teams, but ATK buff is less impactful.
CRIT Rate
Competitive due to high CRIT Rate and stacking ATK. Requires ramp-up time, but provides solid sustained damage.
ATK%
Excellent in Liyue-heavy teams (e.g., Xingqiu, Zhongli). Offers CRIT Rate and ATK with refinements, but team-restricted.
ATK%
Event weapon offering high ATK and Elemental Mastery after reaction. Decent free-to-play option, but needs consistent triggers.
CRIT Rate
Good early-game option thanks to CRIT Rate and Charged Attack damage bonus. Outclassed at higher levels.
CRIT DMG
Provides heavy CRIT DMG but requires defeating enemies to stack ATK. Less consistent against bosses.
Elemental Mastery
Craftable option for Vaporize. Elemental Mastery substat helps, but passive sacrifices energy, which Hu Tao doesn't need.
HP%
Not recommended. Energy recharge substat is wasted, and passive requires healing to trigger HP restoration, conflicting with Hu Tao's playstyle.
Artifacts
Best in slot for Vaporize. Boosts Pyro damage and amplifies Vaporize/Melt damage, especially with 4-set bonus.
Alternative if you don't rely on Burst. 2-set: ATK%; 4-set: 50% Charged Attack damage at cost of energy—limits burst uptime.
Competitive in Vaporize teams with high Elemental Mastery. 4-set provides ATK or EM based on team composition.
Best in slot for Vaporize. Boosts Pyro damage and amplifies Vaporize/Melt damage, especially with 4-set bonus.
Situational for Melt teams. 2-set: Charged Attack damage bonus; 4-set provides CRIT Rate when HP changes, but Hu Tao's self-damage can activate it.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
HP% / Elemental Mastery
Pyro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
When ending combos with
Hu Tao is a Charged Attack-focused DPS who pairs with off-field
Staff of the Scarlet Sands makes Gilded Dreams (4) competitive with Crimson Witch of Flames (4) as best set.
At R5, Ballad of the Fjords and Lithic Spear (4 stacks) beat Staff of the Scarlet Sands.
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear surpasses R1 Dragon's Bane and Deathmatch when fully stacked, but stacking is inconsistent.
Deathmatch outperforms Dragon's Bane outside Vaporize teams.
Blackcliff Pole at 1 stack barely beats R5 White Tassel due to stack difficulty. Not recommended.
White Tassel prefers N2C combo over N1C.
Shimenawa's Reminiscence (4) boosts Normal/Charged attacks more than Crimson Witch of Flames (4) but reduces Burst damage and may need a healer.
Gilded Dreams (4) at 3 EM stacks equals Crimson Witch of Flames (4) when no external EM sources.
Marechaussee Hunter (4) is best with 3 stacks, requiring Furina or healers like Xianyun, Chevreuse.
Elemental Mastery is valuable for Vaporize. Below 100 total EM, EM substats take priority over CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG.
Detailed weapon comparisons available.
Most-used community build
Best teams for Hu Tao
Hu Tao Vaporize
SSHu Tao is the Pyro main DPS, with damage amplified by Vaporize reactions.
Hu Tao triggers Vaporize on enemies affected by Xingqiu's Burst. Kazuha groups enemies and buffs Pyro DMG, while Zhongli provides a shield and ATK boost with <artifact>Tenacity of the Millelith</artifact>.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS, DMG amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Elemental Burst applies Hydro continuously to enable Vaporize.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Groups enemies, provides Anemo Swirl to reduce resistance and buff Pyro DMG.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides a shield and ATK buff with <artifact>Tenacity of the Millelith</artifact> set.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2
SSHu Tao is the main DPS, relying on Vaporize reactions. Yelan and Xingqiu apply Hydro off-field, while Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buffs.
Continuously apply Hydro with Yelan and Xingqiu to enable Hu Tao's Vaporize, while Zhongli shields and buffs ATK via Tenacity of the Millelith.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Lithic Spear
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Yelan provides continuous Hydro off-field attacks that react with Pyro on enemies. Her Burst also increases Hu Tao's DMG via her passive talent.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Xingqiu's Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment and increases ATK of the whole team with Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP% > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3
SSA Pyro-Hydro reaction team focusing on Hu Tao's Vaporize damage, supported by Geo resonance and shielding from Albedo and Zhongli.
Hu Tao triggers Vaporize with Xingqiu's constant Hydro application, while Albedo and Zhongli provide Geo resonance and shield, and Albedo uses Archaic Petra to boost elemental DMG.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Albedo (Geo Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by Vaporization in this team.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Xingqiu's Elemental Burst can attach Hydro element to enemies continuously, and so react with Hu Tao's Pyro DMG to trigger Vaporization.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Albedo pairs with Zhongli to trigger resonance, and by using full set of Archaic Petra, picking up crystal can increase corresponding DMG of team members.
Weapons: Cinnabar Spindle, Harbinger of Dawn
Artifacts: 4pc Archaic Petra
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > Energy Recharge > DEF
Zhongli's shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Dual-Carry Vaporize
SSAlternates between Hu Tao and Yoimiya as main DPS, both triggering Vaporize with Xingqiu's rain swords. Zhongli provides shielding and ATK boost.
Two Pyro DPS characters take turns dealing Vaporize damage while Xingqiu applies Hydro off-field and Zhongli protects the team.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Yoimiya (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Deals massive Vaporize damage during Skill. Switches with Yoimiya after skill ends.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Provides sustained Pyro damage with Skill and triggers Vaporize. Switches with Hu Tao after skill ends.
Weapons: Thundering Pulse, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Burst applies Hydro continuously to enable Vaporize for both Hu Tao and Yoimiya.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Strong shield protects the team. Tenacity of the Millelith boosts ATK when Skill hits enemies.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Vaporize Team #5
SA top-tier team focusing on Vaporize reactions with Hu Tao as the main DPS, supported by Xingqiu, Sucrose, and Bennett.
Hu Tao's <element type='pyro'>Pyro</element> DMG is amplified by Vaporization with Xingqiu's continuous <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> application, while Sucrose provides Elemental Mastery bonus and Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS whose DMG is amplified by Vaporization.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Applies <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> continuously via Burst to enable Vaporize.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides Elemental Mastery bonus to increase Vaporize DMG.
Weapons: Sacrificial Fragments, Mappa Mare
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4
SHu Tao is a Main DPS in the team. Her DMG is amplified by Vaporize.
Hu Tao's damage is amplified by Vaporize with Xingqiu's continuous Hydro application, Sucrose's Elemental Mastery boost, and Thoma's shield.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Support), Thoma (Pyro Support)
Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Xingqiu's Elemental Burst applies Hydro continuously to trigger Vaporize.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sucrose provides Elemental Mastery bonus to increase Vaporize DMG.
Weapons: Prototype Amber
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Thoma's shield provides a safe environment for team members.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Melt Team #1
SSHu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by Melt. Two Cryo characters provide resonance, increasing CRIT Rate against enemies affected by Cryo or Frozen.
Hu Tao's Pyro attacks trigger Melt reactions against Cryo-applied enemies, boosted by Cryo resonance for extra CRIT Rate.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Rosaria (Cryo Sub DPS), Diona (Cryo Support)
Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Melt.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Xingqiu's Burst continuously applies Hydro to trigger Vaporize with Hu Tao and Freeze with Rosaria.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Heart of Depth + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Rosaria's Burst deals Cryo DMG and provides CRIT Rate share to party. Melt with Hu Tao and Freeze with Xingqiu.
Weapons: Skyward Spine, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Diona provides shield and healing. At C6 with Instructor, she boosts party Elemental Mastery by 320.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Instructor
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Melt Team #2
SHu Tao triggers Melt on Cryo-affected enemies for massive damage. Ayaka provides off-field Cryo application, Kazuha shreds resistance and buffs, Bennett heals and boosts ATK.
Hu Tao triggers Melt on <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element>-affected enemies for massive single-target damage.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS whose damage is amplified by Melt reactions.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Sub DPS applying <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element> via Burst for Hu Tao to Melt.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 2pc Blizzard Strayer + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
VV shred, crowd control, and elemental damage buffs.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Healing and massive ATK buff from Burst.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Skills
Passive Talents
Flutter By
Ascension Phase 1
Sanguine Rouge
Ascension Phase 4
The More the Merrier
PassiveConstellations
Crimson Bouquet
C1
Ominous Rainfall
C2Additionally, Spirit Soother will also apply the Blood Blossom effect.
Lingering Carmine
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Garden of Eternal Rest
C4
Floral Incense
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Butterfly's Embrace
C6Hu Tao will not fall as a result of the DMG sustained. Additionally, for the next 10s, her All Elemental and Physical RES is increased by 200%, her CRIT Rate is increased by 100%, and her resistance to interruption is greatly increased.
This effect triggers automatically when Hu Tao has 1 HP left.
Can only occur once every 60s.
Outfits
Cherries Snow-Laden
Hu Tao's outfit. Styled in a palette lighter than the dark ceremonial wear favored by the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, the dress is a special gift from her good friend Xiangling. The sunglasses, for their part, are from Hu Tao's personal collection.
Plum Blossom Bouquet
Hu Tao's outfit. The daily work clothes of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's director.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Agnidus Agate Sliver
1
Agnidus Agate Fragment
9
Agnidus Agate Chunk
9
Agnidus Agate Gemstone
6
Juvenile Jade
46
Silk Flower
168
Whopperflower Nectar
18
Shimmering Nectar
30
Energy Nectar
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Diligence
3
Guide to Diligence
21
Philosophies of Diligence
38
Whopperflower Nectar
6
Shimmering Nectar
22
Energy Nectar
31
Shard of a Foul Legacy
6
Crown of Insight
1
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