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Genshin Impact Hu Tao Best Team Guide

Last updated April 9, 2026. Looking for the best Hu Tao teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Hu Tao

This page provides the best team info for Hu Tao, primarily a main DPS. Top teams focus on Vaporize and Melting reactions. Flexibility allows swapping Sub DPS options like Xingqiu, Yelan, or Ayaka, and pairing with off-field DPS like Yoimiya.

Hu Tao Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Hu Tao Vaporize Team with Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Zhongli

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2

Hu Tao
Pyro
Yelan
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Zhongli
Geo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Hu Tao Vaporize Double Pyro Shield Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Yoimiya
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Zhongli
Geo
#5 Team Rating:S

Hu Tao Vaporize with Xingqiu, Sucrose & Bennett

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Sucrose
Anemo
Bennett
Pyro
#6 Team Rating:S

Hu Tao Vaporize S Tier Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Sucrose
Anemo
Thoma
Pyro
#7 Team Rating:SS

Hu Tao Melt Team with Xingqiu, Rosaria, and C6 Diona

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Rosaria
Cryo
Diona
C6
Cryo
#8 Team Rating:S

Hu Tao Melt Team #2

Hu Tao
Pyro
Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Bennett
Pyro

#1 Hu Tao Vaporize Team with Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Zhongli

Tier SS

Hu Tao Vaporize team centered around Hu Tao as the main DPS. Xingqiu enables consistent Hydro application for Vaporize, Kazuha provides grouping, elemental damage buff, and resistance shred, and Zhongli offers strong shielding plus Tenacity team ATK buff.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize in this team.

Artifacts

Shimenawa's ReminiscenceShimenawa's Reminiscence

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro application through Elemental Burst to enable Hu Tao Vaporize reactions.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides crowd control, buffs team damage, and reduces enemy Elemental Resistance.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a strong shield for survivability and increases team ATK with the 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith set.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#2 Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2

Tier SS

Hu Tao Vaporize team from Liyue with strong off-field Hydro application and shielding. Hu Tao is the main damage dealer, enabled by consistent Vaporize reactions from Yelan and Xingqiu, while Zhongli provides comfort and teamwide ATK buff via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Vaporize reactions.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous off-field Hydro application for Hu Tao to Vaporize. Her Burst also increases Hu Tao's DMG via her passive talent.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

HP% / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

His Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, supporting Vaporize reactions for Hu Tao.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides strong shielding for the team and increases whole-team ATK with 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3

Tier SS

Hu Tao is the Main DPS in this team. Hu Tao’s DMG is amplified by Vaporization.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by the Vaporization in this team.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst can attach Hydro element to enemies continuously, and so react with Hu Tao’s Pyro DMG to trigger Vaporization.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Albedo portrait
Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

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.

Artifacts

Archaic PetraArchaic Petra

Main Stats

  • Sands DEF%
  • Goblet Geo DMG
  • Circlet DEF% / CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge / DEF

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli’s shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#4 Hu Tao Vaporize Double Pyro Shield Team

Tier SS

Hu Tao is the main DPS in this Vaporize team.
Yoimiya can also serve as an alternate main DPS option, but both benefit from Xingqiu's consistent Hydro application.
Zhongli provides strong shielding and a teamwide ATK buff via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize reactions through Xingqiu's Hydro application.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Alternate main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize reactions through Xingqiu's Hydro application.

Artifacts

Shimenawa's ReminiscenceShimenawa's Reminiscence

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro application with Elemental Burst to enable Vaporize for Hu Tao and Yoimiya.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield support. Provides a safe environment for the team and increases team ATK with 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#5 Hu Tao Vaporize with Xingqiu, Sucrose & Bennett

Tier S

Hu Tao is the Main DPS and deals amplified damage through Vaporize reactions. Xingqiu enables consistent Hydro application, Sucrose boosts Elemental Mastery and can shred resistance with Viridescent Venerer, and Bennett provides strong ATK buff and healing support.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS of the team. Her damage is significantly amplified by Vaporize. Use her skill-enhanced charged attacks to maximize reaction damage.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro application through his Burst, enabling Hu Tao to trigger Vaporize consistently.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Sucrose portrait
Sucrose
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Provides Elemental Mastery bonus to the team, increasing Vaporize damage. Viridescent Venerer also helps amplify team damage.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Provides a huge ATK buff and healing through his Elemental Burst, increasing team survivability and Hu Tao's damage output.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#6 Hu Tao Vaporize S Tier Team

Tier S

Hu Tao Vaporize team centered around Hu Tao's Pyro damage being amplified through Vaporize.
Xingqiu enables consistent Hydro application, Sucrose boosts reaction damage with Elemental Mastery, and Thoma provides shielding for safer gameplay.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS and primary on-field damage dealer. Her Pyro attacks are amplified by Vaporize.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Applies Hydro consistently with Elemental Burst to enable Vaporize for Hu Tao.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Sucrose portrait
Sucrose
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Provides Elemental Mastery bonuses to the team, increasing Vaporize damage. Also can help with crowd control and support utility.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Thoma portrait
Thoma
SupportPyroPyro

Shield support that helps keep the team safe during Hu Tao's field time.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#7 Hu Tao Melt Team with Xingqiu, Rosaria, and C6 Diona

Tier SS

Hu Tao is the Main DPS and her DMG is amplified by Melting. The team also benefits from Cryo resonance for +15% CRIT Rate against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies.

Xingqiu enables consistent Hydro application for Vaporize and Freeze setups, Rosaria provides off-field Cryo damage and a CRIT Rate buff, and C6 Diona offers shielding plus a large Elemental Mastery boost with Instructor. Team play centers on maintaining enemy aura control so Hu Tao can trigger strong Melt/Vaporize reactions.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Uses Pyro attacks to trigger Melt with Rosaria's Cryo application and Vaporize with Xingqiu's Hydro application.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro applicator. His Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, enabling Vaporize with Hu Tao and Freeze with Rosaria.

Artifacts

Heart of DepthHeart of DepthNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Rosaria portrait
Rosaria
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Off-field Cryo Sub DPS. Her Burst provides Cryo application for Melt with Hu Tao and Freeze with Xingqiu, while also giving nearby party members 15% of Rosaria's CRIT Rate as bonus CRIT Rate for 10s after casting Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Diona portrait
Diona
SupportCryoCryoConstellation 6+

Shielding Support. Diona provides a safe environment with her shield, and at C6 together with Instructor(4) grants a large Elemental Mastery boost to the party.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#8 Hu Tao Melt Team #2

Tier S

Hu Tao is the Main DPS and her DMG is amplified by Melting. Kazuha provides grouping, crowd control, DMG buff, and Elemental RES shred, while Bennett supplies healing and a strong ATK buff. Ayaka acts as a backstage Cryo Sub DPS to help trigger Melt reactions.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Hu Tao’s DMG is amplified by Melting in this team.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG mainly through her Elemental Burst from off-field/backstage. Her Cryo application reacts with Hu Tao’s Pyro to trigger Melt.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard StrayerNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Provides grouping, crowd control, team DMG buff, and reduces enemy Elemental RES.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Provides a huge ATK buff and healing through his Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Hu Tao Teams FAQ

What is the best Hu Tao team in Genshin Impact?

Hu Tao Vaporize Team with Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Zhongli is one of the strongest Hu Tao teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Hu Tao teams without premium weapons?

You can run strong Hu Tao teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

Which teammates are best with Hu Tao?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Hu Tao Vaporize Team with Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Zhongli, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.