Genshin Impact Hu Tao Build
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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
Artifacts
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
HP% / Elemental Mastery
Pyro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
When ending Hu Tao's combos with an Elemental Burst, if you do not jump/dash cancel the last charged attack, the Elemental Burst will still benefit from Hu Tao's Elemental Skill.
It is recommended to use cancels when performing your Hu Tao combos as to maximize damage.
For Hu Tao combos, the following patterns can be used:
- N2CJ for C0
- N2CD for C1
- N3CJ/N3CD can be used to conserve stamina at the cost of damage
Hu Tao is a predominantly Charged Attack focused DPS who best synergizes in teams with sufficient off-field Hydro application which allow her to Vaporize all of her Charged Attack hits.
Regarding Weapon Choices:
- Staff of the Scarlet Sands: When using this weapon, Gilded Dreams (4) becomes competitive with Crimson Witch of Flames (4) for being Hu Tao's best artifact set.
- Ballad of the Fjords and Lithic Spear (4 Stacks): At R5, these weapons are better than Staff of the Scarlet Sands.
- Primordial Jade Winged-Spear: Is better than the R1 variants of Dragon's Bane and Deathmatch with ideal stacking. While this is a very strong weapon when fully stacked, maintaining the stacks on Hu Tao isn't ideal in realistic situations making the weapon less consistent than other options.
- Deathmatch: This weapon is better than Dragon's Bane when you're not doing Vaporize.
- Blackcliff Pole: Despite seeming quite good due to the Crit DMG substat, Blackcliff Pole at 1 stack performs only slightly better than an R5 White Tassel in practice as it is difficult to maintain stacks consistently. It is not recommended to buy this weapon specifically for Hu Tao and should only be used if you already have one.
- White Tassel: This weapon prefers an N2C combo over an N1C combo.
Regarding Artifact Sets:
- Shimenawa's Reminiscence (4): Provides higher Normal and Charged Attack damage than Crimson Witch of Flames (4), but reduces Elemental Burst damage, impacting overall AoE damage. Additionally, if you're unable to burst, it might lead to survivability issues unless you're running a healer.
- Gilded Dreams (4): At 3 EM stacks, this artifact set is equal to Crimson Witch of Flames (4) in teams where you are not getting EM from other sources (e.g team or weapon).
- Marechaussee Hunter (4): This is Hu Tao's best set when you can reliably get 3 stacks, which typically requires running Furina, or healer that can heal smaller amounts over time (i.e Xianyun, Chevreuse).
Regarding Artifact Substats Priority: Since Hu Tao is able to trigger Vaporize on most of her damage output, Elemental Mastery is quite valuable on her. If you have less than 100 EM total (including from Sucrose EM share, Instructor (4), etc) EM substats take priority over Crit Rate / DMG.
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Best teams for Hu Tao
Hu Tao Vaporize Team with Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Zhongli
SSHu 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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize in this team.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Provides continuous Hydro application through Elemental Burst to enable Hu Tao Vaporize reactions.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Groups enemies, provides crowd control, buffs team damage, and reduces enemy Elemental Resistance.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides a strong shield for survivability and increases team ATK with the 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith 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 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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS. Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Vaporize reactions.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Lithic Spear
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Provides continuous off-field Hydro application for Hu Tao to Vaporize. 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
His Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, supporting Vaporize reactions for Hu Tao.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides strong shielding for the team and increases whole-team ATK with 4-piece 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
SSHu Tao is the Main DPS in this team. Hu Tao’s DMG is amplified by Vaporization.
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 the 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
Hu Tao Vaporize Double Pyro Shield Team
SSHu 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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Yoimiya (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize reactions through Xingqiu's Hydro application.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Alternate main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize reactions through Xingqiu's Hydro application.
Weapons: Thundering Pulse, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides continuous Hydro application with Elemental Burst to enable Vaporize for Hu Tao and Yoimiya.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield support. Provides a safe environment for the team and increases team ATK with 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP% > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Vaporize with Xingqiu, Sucrose & Bennett
SHu 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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS of the team. Her damage is significantly amplified by Vaporize. Use her skill-enhanced charged attacks to maximize reaction damage.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Provides continuous Hydro application through his Burst, enabling Hu Tao to trigger Vaporize consistently.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides Elemental Mastery bonus to the team, increasing Vaporize damage. Viridescent Venerer also helps amplify team damage.
Weapons: Sacrificial Fragments, Mappa Mare
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides a huge ATK buff and healing through his Elemental Burst, increasing team survivability and Hu Tao's damage output.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Vaporize S Tier Team
SHu 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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Sub DPS), Thoma (Pyro Support)
Main DPS and primary on-field damage dealer. Her Pyro attacks are amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Applies Hydro consistently with Elemental Burst to enable Vaporize for Hu Tao.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides Elemental Mastery bonuses to the team, increasing Vaporize damage. Also can help with crowd control and support utility.
Weapons: Prototype Amber
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Shield support that helps keep the team safe during Hu Tao's field time.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Melt Team with Xingqiu, Rosaria, and C6 Diona
SSHu 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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Rosaria (Cryo Sub DPS), Diona (Cryo Support)
Main DPS. Uses Pyro attacks to trigger Melt with Rosaria's Cryo application and Vaporize with Xingqiu's Hydro application.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Off-field Hydro applicator. His Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, enabling 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
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.
Weapons: Skyward Spine, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
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.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Instructor
Substats: HP% > HP% > Energy Recharge
Hu Tao Melt Team #2
SHu 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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS. Hu Tao’s DMG is amplified by Melting in this team.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Deals DMG mainly through her Elemental Burst from off-field/backstage. Her Cryo application reacts with Hu Tao’s Pyro to trigger Melt.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 2pc Blizzard Strayer + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides grouping, crowd control, team DMG buff, and reduces enemy Elemental RES.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides a huge ATK buff and healing through his Elemental 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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| Lv.4→5 | | | | ||
| Lv.5→6 | | | | ||
| Lv.6→7 | | | | | |
| Lv.7→8 | | | | | |
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