Best Hu Tao Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
Polearm
PyroWangsheng Funeral Parlor15/7Papilio CharontisTaishan MansionThe 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She took over the business at a rather young age.
Best builds for Hu Tao
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Weapons
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG plus HP-to-ATK passive; excellent when paired with HP substats and low-health play.
CRIT Rate
Grants CRIT Rate and converts Elemental Mastery into ATK; strong for reaction-heavy teams.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and boosts reaction damage; a reliable 4-star alternative.
CRIT Rate
Energy Recharge for Burst uptime, plus an ATK buff after using Skill.
Elemental Mastery
Increases damage against Pyro-affected enemies and amplifies Vaporize/Melt.
CRIT Rate
Easy CRIT Rate from substat and passive ATK; works in any team.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate plus stacking ATK full uptime, suited for long field time.
ATK%
ATK% and CRIT Rate scale with Liyue teammates; strongest in a Liyue comp.
ATK%
Free event polearm with ATK% substat and Elemental Mastery after reactions.
CRIT Rate
Boosts Normal Attack damage, directly enhancing N2C combo rotations.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG substat and ATK% on kill; great for clearing multiple waves.
Elemental Mastery
Adds Elemental Mastery and restores energy after Skill, smoothing burst cycling.
HP%
Energy Recharge with an ATK buff; a solid F2P baseline.
Artifacts
Bonus Pyro DMG and 40% increased reaction damage; core for reaction DPS.
Raises Normal/Charged Attack damage at the cost of 15 energy; pair with a battery if you still want Burst.
Boosts Elemental Mastery and ATK based on party elements; very flexible for reactions.
Bonus Pyro DMG and 40% increased reaction damage; core for reaction DPS.
Provides up to 36% CRIT Rate on HP changes; use with healers or HP-drain mechanics.
Substats Priority
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Recommended Primary Stats
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Hu Tao is a Charged Attack-focused DPS who pairs with off-field
Staff of the Scarlet Sands makes Gilded Dreams (4) competitive with Crimson Witch of Flames (4) as best set.
At R5, Ballad of the Fjords and Lithic Spear (4 stacks) beat Staff of the Scarlet Sands.
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear surpasses R1 Dragon's Bane and Deathmatch when fully stacked, but stacking is inconsistent.
Deathmatch outperforms Dragon's Bane outside Vaporize teams.
Blackcliff Pole at 1 stack barely beats R5 White Tassel due to stack difficulty. Not recommended.
White Tassel prefers N2C combo over N1C.
Shimenawa's Reminiscence (4) boosts Normal/Charged attacks more than Crimson Witch of Flames (4) but reduces Burst damage and may need a healer.
Gilded Dreams (4) at 3 EM stacks equals Crimson Witch of Flames (4) when no external EM sources.
Marechaussee Hunter (4) is best with 3 stacks, requiring Furina or healers like Xianyun, Chevreuse.
Elemental Mastery is valuable for Vaporize. Below 100 total EM, EM substats take priority over CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG.
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Best teams for Hu Tao
Full team guideHu Tao Vaporize
SSHu Tao is the Pyro main DPS, with damage amplified by Vaporize reactions.
Hu Tao triggers Vaporize on enemies affected by Xingqiu's Burst. Kazuha groups enemies and buffs Pyro DMG, while Zhongli provides a shield and ATK boost with <artifact>Tenacity of the Millelith</artifact>.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS, DMG amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Elemental Burst applies Hydro continuously to enable Vaporize.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Groups enemies, provides Anemo Swirl to reduce resistance and buff Pyro DMG.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides a shield and ATK buff with <artifact>Tenacity of the Millelith</artifact> 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 is the main DPS, relying on Vaporize reactions. Yelan and Xingqiu apply Hydro off-field, while Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buffs.
Continuously apply Hydro with Yelan and Xingqiu to enable Hu Tao's Vaporize, while Zhongli shields and buffs ATK via Tenacity of the Millelith.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Lithic Spear
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Yelan provides continuous Hydro off-field attacks that react with Pyro on enemies. 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
Xingqiu's Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment and increases ATK of the whole team with Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Hu Tao?+
The best artifact set for Hu Tao is the 4-piece Crimson Witch of Flames set.
What is the best weapon for Hu Tao?+
The best weapon for Hu Tao is Staff of Homa.
What main stats should I focus on for Hu Tao?+
Prioritize HP%, Pyro DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Hu Tao?+
Upgrade Hu Tao's talents in this order: Normal Attack > Skill > Burst.
What are the best teams for Hu Tao?+
Some of the best teams for Hu Tao are Hu Tao Vaporize, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3, Dual-Carry Vaporize, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #5, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4, Hu Tao Melt Team #1, Hu Tao Melt Team #2.