Best Hu Tao Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
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PyroWangsheng Funeral Parlor15/7Papilio CharontisTaishan MansionLooking for the ultimate build for Hu Tao? This Hu Tao build guide covers the best weapons, artifacts, main stats, and team compositions in Genshin Impact.
The 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
HP% substat plus CRIT DMG; the below-50% HP ATK bonus directly rewards the low-HP playstyle.
CRIT Rate
Elemental Mastery substat converts into ATK%, and each Vaporize hit adds a stack.
CRIT Rate
EM substat; three different party elements grant stacking ATK%, easy to hold in reaction teams.
CRIT Rate
High CRIT Rate stat stick with ATK%; its Burning/Dendro clause rarely triggers here.
Elemental Mastery
EM substat plus heavy DMG% against Pyro or Hydro targets — ideal for Vaporize.
CRIT Rate
Cheap CRIT Rate source; the ATK% clause turns on with two or more enemies on field.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate, HP% and stacking ATK from one slot, covering both scaling paths.
ATK%
ATK% substat with CRIT Rate scaling per Liyue member; skip it in mixed-region parties.
ATK%
Free spear: ATK% substat, then reactions add another ATK% and Elemental Mastery stack.
CRIT Rate
3-star filler with CRIT Rate substat and Normal Attack DMG up, but a low base ATK.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG stat stick; kill-triggered ATK% helps while clearing overworld mobs.
Elemental Mastery
EM substat plus energy refunded on Skill hits, easing Burst uptime.
HP%
HP% substat and energy returned on healing; a craftable comfort pick for HP-scaled damage.
Artifacts
4pc raises Pyro DMG and reaction multipliers, the top pick when Vaporize uptime is high.
+50% Charged Attack DMG after using Skill; spend the 15 energy before the loop or lose Burst uptime.
Grants EM and ATK based on party elements — best when reactions, not raw Pyro, carry the damage.
4pc raises Pyro DMG and reaction multipliers, the top pick when Vaporize uptime is high.
The HP cost of Skill keeps the 4pc CRIT Rate stacks rolling through the whole rotation.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Hu Tao ending combos:
Cancels boost damage: N2CJ (C0), N2CD (C1). N3CJ/N3CD saves stamina, loses damage.
N=Normal, C=Charged, J=Jump, D=Dash
Hu Tao — DPS
Hu Tao is a Charged Attack-focused DPS who wants enough off-field Hydro to Vaporize every hit.
Weapon Choices
Staff of the Scarlet Sands: with it, Gilded Dreams (4) becomes competitive with Crimson Witch of Flames (4) as her best set.
Ballad of the Fjords / Lithic Spear (4 stacks): at R5, both beat Staff of the Scarlet Sands.
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear: outdamages R1 Dragon's Bane and Deathmatch when fully stacked, but holding stacks is unrealistic, so it's less consistent.
Deathmatch: beats Dragon's Bane when not triggering Vaporize.
Blackcliff Pole: despite the CRIT DMG substat, at 1 stack it only slightly beats R5 White Tassel; don't buy it for her.
White Tassel: favors N2C over N1C.
Artifact Sets
Shimenawa's Reminiscence (4): more Normal Attack and Charged Attack damage than Crimson Witch of Flames (4), but lower Burst damage cuts AoE; without Burst you risk dying unless a healer is present.
Gilded Dreams (4): at 3 EM stacks, matches Crimson Witch of Flames (4) when no other EM source exists.
Marechaussee Hunter (4): best set when 3 stacks are reliable, typically via Furina or a slow healer like Xianyun or Chevreuse.
Substat Priority
Because most damage Vaporizes, Elemental Mastery is valuable. Below 100 total EM (counting Sucrose share, Instructor (4), etc.), EM substats outrank CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG.
Detailed weapon comparisons here.
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Best teams for Hu Tao
Discover the best teams for Hu Tao, including F2P-friendly team comps for every playstyle.
Hu Tao Vaporize Team #1
SSHu Tao is the Main DPS, with DMG amplified by Vaporization. Xingqiu enables Hydro application, Kazuha buffs and shreds, and Zhongli shields.
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.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS whose DMG is amplified by Vaporization.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Sub DPS whose Burst applies Hydro continuously to trigger Vaporize.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Support that groups enemies, provides DMG buffs, and reduces enemy Elemental Resistance.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Support providing a shield and ATK buff via 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 #2
SSHu Tao is the main DPS, with DMG amplified by Vaporize. All characters come from Liyue.
Hu Tao triggers Vaporize with off-field Hydro from Yelan and Xingqiu; Zhongli provides shielding and an 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; DMG amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Lithic Spear
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Sub DPS providing off-field Hydro application; Burst buffs Hu Tao's DMG.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Burst provides continuous Hydro application for Vaporize.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield support; Tenacity of the Millelith gives team-wide ATK buff.
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
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Team #1, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #2, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #3, Hu Tao Yoimiya Dual Pyro Vaporize, Hu Tao Vaporize Team, Hu Tao Vaporize Team #4, Hu Tao Melt Team #1, Hu Tao Melt Team #2.