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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 (Xingqiu · Kazuha · Zhongli)

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

Hu Tao Vaporize (Liyue) Team

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 & Yoimiya Vaporize SS Team

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

Hu Tao Vaporize Team — Xingqiu, Sucrose & Bennett (S Tier)

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

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4 (S Tier)

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

Hu Tao Melt Team — Xingqiu / Rosaria / Diona (SS)

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

Hu Tao Melt Team — Ayaka + Kazuha + Bennett (S Tier Melt Comp)

Hu Tao
Pyro
Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Bennett
Pyro

#1 Hu Tao Vaporize Team (Xingqiu · Kazuha · Zhongli)

Tier SS

Hu Tao is the main DPS and the team centers on amplifying her damage via Vaporize.
Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro consistently to enable Vaporize, Kazuha provides grouping, buffs and resistance shred (Viridescent Venerer), and Zhongli gives reliable shields and team ATK support with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Primary Pyro DPS. Uses Vaporize conversions for maximum damage and benefits from strong shields and crowd control from teammates.

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 constant Hydro application via Elemental Burst to enable Hu Tao's Vaporize procs and offers off-field damage/healing reduction synergies.

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

Crowd control and grouping for consistent Vaporize application, provides elemental mastery buffs and resistance shred with Viridescent Venerer to increase 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%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Primary shield provider to keep Hu Tao safe while in low-HP state and grants team ATK/DEF utility through Tenacity of the Millelith set bonuses.

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 (Liyue) Team

Tier SS

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2
All characters are from Liyue. Hu Tao is the Main DPS and her damage is amplified by Vaporize.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao: Main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize 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%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Yelan: Sub DPS. Provides continuous off-field Hydro application to enable Vaporize. Her Elemental Burst can also boost Hu Tao's damage via her passive.

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

Xingqiu: Sub DPS. His Elemental Burst applies continuous Hydro to enemies to enable Vaporize.

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

Zhongli: Shield/Support. His shield provides safety and the Tenacity of the Millelith set increases team ATK when using the full set effects.

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

A Vaporize-focused Hu Tao team. Hu Tao is the Main DPS and the team's damage is amplified by Vaporization from Xingqiu's Hydro application. Albedo and Zhongli provide Geo utility, damage buffs (Archaic Petra) and a strong shield (Zhongli).

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao — Main DPS. Her Pyro damage is amplified by Vaporize when paired with Xingqiu's Hydro application. Build for high HP% and crit for maximum 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

Xingqiu — Sub DPS. His Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, enabling consistent Vaporize reactions with Hu Tao.

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
SupportGeoGeo

Albedo — Sub DPS/Support. Provides off-field Geo damage and particle/DMG buffs via Archaic Petra; pairs with Zhongli for Geo resonance and to pick up crystals for team buffing.

Artifacts

Archaic PetraArchaic Petra

Main Stats

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

Substats

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

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli — Shield/Support. Provides a strong shield for safety and, with Tenacity of the Millelith, grants team-wide buffs while on-field.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#4 Hu Tao & Yoimiya Vaporize SS Team

Tier SS

A Vaporize-focused double-Pyro main DPS composition. Hu Tao and Yoimiya are the primary damage dealers amplified by Vaporize from Xingqiu's Burst; Zhongli provides strong shields and team ATK support via Tenacity of the Millelith. Swap rotation: Hu Tao ↔ Yoimiya after their Elemental Skills to maintain uptime and rotations.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Primary Vaporize main DPS. Use her kit to apply Pyro-heavy damage; swap to Yoimiya after Hu Tao's Elemental Skill ends to continue consistent Vaporize uptime.

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

Secondary/main DPS that converts to Pyro single-target damage; swapped in after Hu Tao's skill ends to continue Vaporize plays. Focus on maximizing single-target Pyro damage and crit stats.

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

Primary Hydro applicator — Burst applies continuous Hydro to enemies to enable frequent Vaporize reactions with 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

Provides strong shields for safety and team ATK boost when running Tenacity of the Millelith; keeps Hu Tao and Yoimiya protected while they execute Vaporize rotations.

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 Team — Xingqiu, Sucrose & Bennett (S Tier)

Tier S

Hu Tao is the Main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize triggered by Xingqiu's Hydro application. Sucrose increases team Elemental Mastery to buff reaction damage, and Bennett provides healing plus a large ATK buff via his Burst.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Primary DPS. Use Pyro attacks and Burst to proc Vaporize when enemies are affected by Hydro.

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 via his Elemental Burst to enable Vaporize on Hu Tao's Pyro attacks.

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 team Elemental Mastery and Viridescent Venerer debuff to increase reaction damage; also groups enemies with Anemo skills.

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

Burst provides a large ATK buff and heals allies; key for maximizing Hu Tao's DPS uptime and safety.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#6 Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4 (S Tier)

Tier S

Hu Tao is the Main DPS and the team's damage is amplified by Vaporize.
Xingqiu applies persistent Hydro with his Burst to enable Vaporize, Sucrose provides Elemental Mastery amplification, and Thoma gives a reliable shield for safe Hu Tao play.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the primary DPS. Her Pyro damage is amplified by Vaporize when paired 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

Xingqiu provides continuous Hydro application via his Elemental Burst, enabling consistent Vaporize procs 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
SupportAnemoAnemo

Sucrose supplies Elemental Mastery and spreads elemental application; her EM buffs increase Vaporize damage for the team.

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

Thoma provides a reliable shield and off-field support, creating a safe environment for Hu Tao to play aggressively.

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 — Xingqiu / Rosaria / Diona (SS)

Tier SS

Hu Tao is the Main DPS and the team's damage is amplified by Melt. Uses Xingqiu for consistent Hydro application and Rosaria for Cryo application to enable Melt (Pyro+Cryo) and Freeze (Hydro+Cryo) windows. Note: 2 Cryo characters increase CRIT Rate vs Frozen or Cryo-status enemies (+15%). Diona (C6) + Instructor (4PC) provide large party Elemental Mastery bonuses as noted below.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Primary Melt DPS. Use Hu Tao to trigger amplified Melt damage when enemies are Cryo-applied by Rosaria. Prioritize HP scaling and crit stats for her kit.

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 consistent Hydro application via Elemental Burst to enable Vaporize windows and to pair with Rosaria for Freeze. Also provides damage reduction and minor healing through his skill.

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

Mainly deals damage through her Elemental Burst and applies Cryo to enemies for Melt with Hu Tao and Freeze with Xingqiu. Her Burst also boosts nearby party members' CRIT Rate (casts increase others' CRIT Rate by 15% of Rosaria's CRIT Rate for 10s).

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+

Provides shields and healing, creating a safe environment for Hu Tao to operate. At C6 she grants significant team Elemental Mastery (noted below). Pairing with Instructor (4PC) further boosts party EM as described.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#8 Hu Tao Melt Team — Ayaka + Kazuha + Bennett (S Tier Melt Comp)

Tier S

Hu Tao is the Main DPS. This team uses Melt (Pyro + Cryo) to amplify Hu Tao's damage; Ayaka provides off-field Cryo application, Kazuha offers grouping/EM buffs and resistance shred, and Bennett supplies major ATK buff + healing.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Hu Tao's damage is amplified by Melt 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

Off-field Sub DPS. Uses Burst to deal Cryo damage from the backline; provides Cryo application to trigger Melt with Hu Tao.

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

Anemo support: groups enemies, provides crowd control, offers elemental DMG/EM buffs via Swirl and reduces enemy elemental RES with Viridescent Venerer.

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

Healer/Support. Bennett's Burst provides a large ATK buff and healing to the team; also enables Hu Tao's damage uptime and safety.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge