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Genshin Impact Hu Tao Best Team Guide

Last updated August 20, 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

Best team info for Hu Tao, primarily an on-field Pyro DPS. Top teams focus on Vaporize or Melt reactions to maximize her damage. Team positions can be adjusted based on the characters you already have.

Hu Tao Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #1

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

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2

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

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3

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

Hu Tao Yoimiya Dual Pyro Vaporize

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

Hu Tao Vaporize Team

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

Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4

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

Hu Tao Melt Team #1

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

Hu Tao Melt Team #2

Hu Tao
Pyro
Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Bennett
Pyro

#1 Hu Tao Vaporize Team #1

Tier SS

Hu Tao is the Main DPS, with DMG amplified by Vaporization. Xingqiu enables Hydro application, Kazuha buffs and shreds, and Zhongli shields.

Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha, Zhongli — Hu Tao Vaporize Team #1. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Use Xingqiu's Burst to apply Hydro before Hu Tao attacks, triggering Vaporize. Kazuha reduces resistance with Viridescent Venerer and Zhongli shields and buffs ATK.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose DMG is amplified by Vaporization.

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

Sub DPS whose Burst applies Hydro continuously to trigger Vaporize.

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

Support that groups enemies, provides DMG buffs, 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

Support providing a shield and ATK buff via 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

#2 Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2

Tier SS

Hu Tao is the main DPS, with DMG amplified by Vaporize. All characters come from Liyue.

Hu Tao, Yelan, Xingqiu, Zhongli — Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao triggers Vaporize with off-field Hydro from Yelan and Xingqiu; Zhongli provides shielding and an ATK buff via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS; DMG 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%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS providing off-field Hydro application; Burst buffs Hu Tao's DMG.

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

Burst provides continuous Hydro application for 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

Shield support; Tenacity of the Millelith gives team-wide ATK buff.

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 leads a Vaporize team with Xingqiu's Hydro application, while Zhongli and Albedo provide shields, Geo resonance, and buffs.

Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Albedo, Zhongli — Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Albedo (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao's charged attacks trigger Vaporize off Xingqiu's constant Hydro application, while Zhongli's shield keeps her alive and Albedo's off-field Geo damage plus Archaic Petra buff amplify her damage.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose Pyro attacks trigger Vaporize with Hydro from Xingqiu.

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

Sub DPS whose Burst applies constant Hydro 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

Albedo portrait
Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

Off-field Geo damage, Geo resonance, and Archaic Petra buff when picking Crystallize shards.

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

Shield support who provides safety and buffs team ATK with 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 Yoimiya Dual Pyro Vaporize

Tier SS

A Vaporize team with two Pyro carries, Hu Tao and Yoimiya, alternating field time to sustain pressure. Xingqiu enables reactions and Zhongli provides shielding.

Hu Tao, Yoimiya, Xingqiu, Zhongli — Hu Tao Yoimiya Dual Pyro Vaporize. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Yoimiya (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Use Xingqiu's Elemental Burst to keep Hydro applied while Hu Tao and Yoimiya take turns triggering Vaporize with their Elemental Skills. Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith set keep the carries safe and buffed.

Rotation

  1. Set up Zhongli's Elemental Skill to grant a shield.
  2. Use Zhongli's Elemental Burst for crowd control and damage if available.
  3. Cast Xingqiu's Elemental Burst and Elemental Skill to start applying Hydro.
  4. Switch to Hu Tao, activate her Elemental Skill, and perform Normal/Charged Attacks to trigger Vaporize until the skill duration ends.
  5. Switch to Yoimiya immediately after, activate her Elemental Skill, and use Normal Attacks to trigger Vaporize until her skill ends.
  6. Repeat from step 3, refreshing Xingqiu's Elemental Burst and Zhongli's shield as needed.
Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao's Vaporize damage is amplified by her Elemental Skill. Switch to Yoimiya after the skill ends.

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

Yoimiya's Vaporize damage is amplified by her Elemental Skill. Switch to Hu Tao after the skill ends.

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

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, enabling 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

Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment and increases team ATK via 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

#5 Hu Tao Vaporize Team

Tier S

Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by Vaporize. Xingqiu applies Hydro continuously, Sucrose boosts Elemental Mastery, and Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.

Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Sucrose, Bennett — Hu Tao Vaporize Team. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Sucrose (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao triggers Vaporize on enemies affected by Hydro from Xingqiu's Burst. Sucrose increases team Elemental Mastery to amplify reaction damage, while Bennett sustains the team and buffs ATK.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. DMG 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%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Burst applies Hydro continuously 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

Sucrose portrait
Sucrose
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Boosts team Elemental Mastery, increasing Vaporize 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

Burst gives a large ATK buff and heals the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#6 Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4

Tier S

Hu Tao leads a Vaporize team with Xingqiu, Sucrose, and Thoma. Vaporize reactions amplify her DMG while Sucrose boosts Elemental Mastery and Thoma provides shields.

Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Sucrose, Thoma — Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Sucrose (Support), Thoma (Support).

Core Idea

Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro continuously, letting Hu Tao trigger Vaporize on every hit. Sucrose boosts team Elemental Mastery, increasing reaction DMG, and Thoma shields Hu Tao while adding Pyro resonance.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose DMG is amplified by Vaporization.

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

Burst applies Hydro continuously to trigger Vaporize 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

Sucrose portrait
Sucrose
SupportAnemoAnemo

Boosts team Elemental Mastery, increasing Vaporize DMG; Prototype Amber heals slightly.

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

Provides a shield for a safe environment and adds Pyro resonance.

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 #1

Tier SS

SS-tier Melt team featuring Hu Tao's nuke damage, Xingqiu's Hydro application, Rosaria's Cryo support, and Diona's shielding plus Elemental Mastery buffs.

Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Rosaria, Diona — Hu Tao Melt Team #1. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Rosaria (Sub DPS), Diona (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao melts with Rosaria's Cryo for huge damage, while Xingqiu adds Vaporize and enables Freeze. Diona's shield and EM buffs keep the team safe and boost reaction damage.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS; Melt amplifies her DMG, setting up reactions with Xingqiu and Rosaria.

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

Sub DPS; Elemental Burst applies Hydro continuously for Vaporize and Freeze.

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

Sub DPS; Elemental Burst applies Cryo for Melt and boosts party CRIT Rate.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Diona portrait
Diona
SupportCryoCryoConstellation num+

Support; shield provides safety, C6 and Instructor grant massive Elemental Mastery.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#8 Hu Tao Melt Team #2

Tier S

A Melt-focused team where Hu Tao's charged attacks deal amplified DMG thanks to Ayaka's off-field Cryo application. Kazuha provides grouping and RES shred while Bennett offers ATK buff and healing.

Hu Tao, Kamisato Ayaka, Kaedehara Kazuha, Bennett — Hu Tao Melt Team #2. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Kamisato Ayaka (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao's Melt reactions are enabled by Ayaka's off-field Cryo application, while Kazuha groups and shreds RES, and Bennett buffs ATK and heals.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the main DPS; her DMG 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

Ayaka deals off-field DMG via Elemental Burst; her Cryo application triggers Melt for 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

Kazuha groups enemies, provides crowd control, buffs allies' DMG, and shreds enemies' 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

Bennett's Elemental Burst grants a huge ATK buff and healing.

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 #1 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 #1, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.