Genshin Impact Hu Tao Build
Best Hu Tao Builds
DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate
Elemental Mastery
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate
ATK%
ATK%
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
Elemental Mastery
HP%
Artifacts
Recommended Primary Stats
HP% / Elemental Mastery
Pyro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats Priority
When ending Hu Tao's combos with an Elemental Burst, the Elemental Burst will still benefit from Hu Tao's Elemental Skill even if the last charged attack is not jump/dash canceled. To maximize damage, it's recommended to use cancels when performing Hu Tao combos. For [C0], use N2CJ, and for [C1], use N2CD. For stamina conservation at the cost of damage, consider N3CJ or N3CD. *N = Normal Attack, C = Charged Attack, J = Jump, D = Dash
Talents Priority
DPS Hu Tao is most effective when used with Xingqiu to proc Vaporize/Freeze Melt reactions. Freeze Melt refers to freezing enemies for Melt set up, since unlike Diluc or Klee, Hu Tao doesn't shatter frozen enemies. 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. However, 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). Retracing Bolide (4) and Crimson Witch of Flames (2) / Tenacity of the Millelith (2) + 80 EM set (2): All these options are almost on equal footing because both of the sets have an equal overall damage output assuming you have 100% shield uptime when using Retracing Bolide (4). The difference is, you want to use +80 EM set (2) / +20% HP (2) / Crimson's Witch of Flame (2) when focusing on Nuking and better consistency, while Retracing Bolide (4) is for overall higher NA/CA damage at the expense of lower burst damage, although inconsistent if you cannot keep your shield permanently. Marechaussee Hunter (4) This is Hu Tao's best set when you can reliably get 3 stacks, which typically requires running Furina. 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 100EM total (including from Sucrose EM share, Instructor (4), etc) EM substats take priority over Crit Rate / DMG.
Most Used Build from the Community
Weapons
Artifacts
Best Hu Tao Teams
Hu Tao Skills
Passive Talent
Flutter By
Ascension Phase 1
Sanguine Rouge
Ascension Phase 4
The More the Merrier
Passive
Constellations
Crimson Bouquet
Constellation Lv. 1
Ominous Rainfall
Constellation Lv. 2
Additionally, Spirit Soother will also apply the Blood Blossom effect.
Lingering Carmine
Constellation Lv. 3
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Garden of Eternal Rest
Constellation Lv. 4
Floral Incense
Constellation Lv. 5
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Butterfly's Embrace
Constellation Lv. 6
Hu 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.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
Mora
Mora
Agnidus Agate Sliver
Silk Flower
Whopperflower Nectar
Mora
Agnidus Agate Fragment
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower
Whopperflower Nectar
Mora
Agnidus Agate Fragment
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower
Shimmering Nectar
Mora
Agnidus Agate Chunk
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower
Shimmering Nectar
Mora
Agnidus Agate Chunk
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower
Energy Nectar
Mora
Agnidus Agate Gemstone
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower
Energy Nectar
Talent Materials
Mora
Teachings of Diligence
Whopperflower Nectar
Mora
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar
Mora
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar
Mora
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar
Mora
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Crown of Insight