Genshin | Hu Tao Build & Team

Hu Tao Guide for Genshin Impact 4.5. See Hu Tao's, build, team, weapon, artifacts, & vaporize hu tao for Hu Tao.

Table of Contents

Character Guide & Tier
Best Build
Best Weapon
Best Artifacts
Best Team Comp
Ascension & Talent Materials
How To Use Skills
Should You Get & Constellation Guide
Skill Description & Details

Hu Tao Articles
Best Build			Story Quest
TCG Card			Best Teams

Hu Tao Tier & Review

Rarity		Element		Weapon
		Pyro		Polearm
How To Get?
Only available in Limited-Time Banners where she is featured
DPS	Sub-DPS		Support		Healer
S	-		-		-
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**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest.
Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D

** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations

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Strengths & Weakness Of Hu Tao

Strengths
- Powerful and consistent damage through her Elemental Skill - High multipliers that go even higher if she has below 50% HP
Weakness
- Shield may be preferred to maximize her full potential - May not be ideal against enemies that inflict corrosion

Hu Tao Best Build

Hu Tao Pyro Reaction Build

Weapon	Staff of Homa
Substitute	1. Staff Of The Scarlet Sands 2. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear 3. Deathmatch 4. Dragon's Bane 5. White Tassel
Best Artifact	Crimson Witch of Flames x4
Artifact Stats	Sands: ATK% Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate/DMG
Priority Sub-Stats	1. Crit Rate/DMG 2. ATK% 3. Elemental Mastery 4. Energy Recharge

This build is centered around increasing Hu Tao's Pyro damage and the damage she does with Pyro reactions. Crimson Witch of Flames is essential to this build, but the weapon is flexible.

Hu Tao Burst DPS Build

Weapon	Staff of Homa
Substitute	1. Staff Of The Scarlet Sands 2. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear 3. Deathmatch 4. Blackcliff Pole (F2P) 5. Dragon's Bane 6. White Tassel
Best Artifact	Crimson Witch of Flames x2 Noblesse Oblige x2
Artifact Stats	Sands: ATK% Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate/DMG
Priority Sub-Stats	1. Crit Rate/DMG 2. ATK% 3. Energy Recharge 4. Elemental Mastery

With this build, it will increase the damage of Hu Tao's Burst. This is great for one-shot builds, especially when you combo it with Vaporize or Melt.

Hu Tao Best Weapon

Hu Tao Pyro Reaction Build

	Weapon	Details
Best	Staff of Homa	CRIT DMG 66.2% (Lvl. 90) - Hu Tao's signature weapon - Increases HP and provides additional ATK that scales of Hu Tao's HP - Crit DMG sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD
2nd	Staff Of The Scarlet Sands	CRIT Rate 44.1% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes building CR/CD easier - Provides additional ATK based on their Elemental Mastery - Gains more ATK when you hit an enemy with your Elemental Skill
3rd	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	CRIT Rate 22.1% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD - Provides additional ATK with each hit, but Hu Tao doesn't really need it
4th	Deathmatch	CRIT Rate 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD - Provides additional ATk depending on number of enemies
5th	Dragon's Bane	Elemental Mastery 221 (Lvl. 90) - Increased DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Hydro
6th	White Tassel	Crit Rate 23.4% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes building CR/CD easy - Increases Normal ATK damage

HP Over ATK

Even with 3-Star weapons, it doesn't really matter since although HU Tao still gets increased damage from attack, she scales better in HP so it's preferred. The Black Tassel will work if you don't have any other CR/CD Weapon available. The Staff of Homa is best for her, but any CR/CD weapon will work as a stat stick.

Hu Tao Burst DPS Build

	Weapon	Details
Best	Staff of Homa	CRIT DMG 66.2% (Lvl. 90) - Hu Tao's signature weapon - Increases HP and provides additional ATK that scales of Hu Tao's HP - Crit DMG sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD
2nd	Staff Of The Scarlet Sands	CRIT Rate 44.1% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes building CR/CD easier - Provides additional ATK based on their Elemental Mastery - Gains more ATK when you hit an enemy with your Elemental Skill
3rd	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	CRIT Rate 22.1% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD - Provides additional ATK with each hit, but Hu Tao doesn't really need it
4th	The Catch F2P	Energy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90) - Increase DMG and Crit Rate for the Burst
5th	Deathmatch	CRIT Rate 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD - Provides additional ATk depending on number of enemies
6th	Dragon's Bane	Elemental Mastery 221 (Lvl. 90) - Increased DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Hydro
7th	White Tassel	Crit Rate 23.4% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes building CR/CD easy - Increases Normal ATK damage

Prioritize Crit Rate & Crit DMG

Since Hu Tao's burst is a single-hit attack, it's important to have a good Crit Rate/DMG ratio to ensure that when you do use it, it will Crit. For a Free to Play option, The Catch is a good option since it does provide Crit Rate for the Burst and additional DMG.

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Hu Tao Best Artifacts

Hu Tao Pyro Reaction Build Artifacts

Best Artifacts For Pyro Reaction DPS Build

	Artifacts
Best	Crimson Witch of Flames 4-Piece
Substitute 1	Shimenawa's Reminiscence 4-Piece
Substitute 2	Gilded Dreams 4-Piece

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
	Main: Flat ATK Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
	Main: ATK% Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
	Main: Pyro DMG Bonus Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
	Main: Crit Rate/DMG Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge

Crimson Witch Of Flames Will Increase Pyro Reaction DMG

With the full Crimson Witch of Flames set, you not only get increased Pyro DMG, but you also get increased damage with Pyro Reactions. If you can't farm for a good set you, you can replace it with 2-Piece Gladiator's Finale or any other ATK% artifact while you farm for better pieces.

Hu Tao Burst DPS Build Artifacts

Best Artifacts For Burst DPS Build

	Artifacts
Best	Crimson Witch of Flames 2-Piece Noblesse Oblige 2-Piece
Substitute 1	Tenacity Of The Millelith 2-Piece Noblesse Oblige 2-Piece

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: Flat ATK Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: ATK% Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: Pyro DMG Bonus Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: Crit Rate/DMG Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery

Noblesse Will Increase Burst Damage

Since this particular seeks to increase Hu Tao's Burst DMG, having a 2-piece Noblesse Oblige set is best! Pair it with either Crimson Witch of Flames or Tenacity of the Millelith to get even higher damage.

Hu Tao Best Team Comp

Premium Team For Hu Tao

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS	Shield
Hu Tao	Yelan	Xingqiu	Zhongli
Details
- The double hydro Vape team for Hu Tao - Hydro resonance from Yelan & Xingqiu will also support Hu Tao - Zhongli is in a flex spot, so can be exchanged for either a healer or Anemo support for shred

Other Characters That Works With Hu Tao

Character	Sub	Details
Xingqiu Yelan	Kazuha + Candace Furina	- Kazuha's swirl will ensure continuous Hydro application - Candace will give additional Normal Attack DMG - Kazuha will provide elemental shred
Zhongli	Diona	- Will provide shield and healing - Can also deal Melt with Hu Tao

Free To Play Friendly Party

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Hu Tao	Xingqiu	Sucrose	Diona
Details
- A relatively free-to-play team comp for Hu Tao - Full team includes on-field support abilities, good for a Hu Tao main DPS

Notes About Team Comps For Hu Tao

Hu Tao is meant to be a main DPS with her whole kit centered around it. You will need to build a team around her. but she's not that hard to pair with since she can easily proc Pyro reactions for the team.

Hu Tao Ascension Materials

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Materials Needed for Level Ascension

Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80
Agnidus Agate Sliver x 1 Agnidus Agate Fragment x 9 Agnidus Agate Chunk x 9 Whopperflower Nectar x 18 Shimmering Nectar x 30 Energy Nectar x 12 Silk Flower x 108 Juvenile Jade x 26
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90
Agnidus Agate Sliver x 1 Agnidus Agate Fragment x 9 Agnidus Agate Chunk x 9 Agnidus Agate Gemstone x 6 Whopperflower Nectar x 18 Shimmering Nectar x 30 Energy Nectar x 36 Silk Flower x 168 Juvenile Jade x 46

Silk Flower Farm Routes

Silk Flower Farm Routes

Silk Flower Farm Route

Talent Materials For Hu Tao

Enemy Drops (Whopperflowers)	Domain Drops (Tue/Fri/Sun)	Big Boss Drops (Childe (Boss))
Whopperflower Nectar	Teachings Of Diligence	Shard Of A Foul Legacy
Shimmering Nectar	Guide To Diligence
Energy Nectar	Philosophies Of Diligence

Hu Tao 's Recommended Talent Priority

Talent	Level Up Priority
Normal Attack: Secret Spear of Wangsheng	★★★★★
Guide To Afterlife (Elemental Skill)	★★★★★
Spirit Soother (Elemental Burst)	★★★★・

Hu Tao Skill Guide & How To Use Hu Tao

Recommended Rotation For Hu Tao

	Recommended Rotation
1	Release the support skills of other team members for Hu Tao
2	Use Hu Tao's Elemental Skill and deal damage to enemies using Charged Attacks and Normal attacks
3	Once the Skill is close to ending, use the Elemental Burst to buff the whole team and deal huge damage
4	Repeat from Number 1

Uses Of Hu Tao's Elemental Skill

Infuses Pyro To Attacks

Hu Tao's Elemental Skill takes a portion of her HP and converts Hu Tao's max HP to ATK for her normal attack. Hu Tao's attacks during the duration of the buff will be infused with Pyro, and cannot be overridden by other skills.

Applies Blood Blossom To Enemies

While the Elemental Skill is active, Hu Tao's Charged Attack will inflict Blood Blossom to enemies. These blossoms will inflict Pyro damage to enemies every 4 seconds and it does not disappear even after switching Hu Tao out, making it great for reactions.

Increases CRIT Rate Of Team After The Duration Ends

Thanks to Hu Tao's first Passive Talent, the Elemental Skill increases the Crit Rate of her party members. This makes it easier for the team to deal damage if you switch out Hu Tao.

Uses Of Hu Tao's Elemental Burst

▲ Stronger when HP is below 50%!

Saves Hu Tao In A Pinch

Hu Tao's Burst is not just a good finisher, it also heals Hu Tao. Do note that the healing depends on how many enemies Hu Tao hits with her Burst.

Hu Tao Wish & Constellation Guide

Should You Get Or Wish For Hu Tao?

Pull If You Need A Pyro Carry

Hu Tao is a strong Pyro carry, capable of continuous Pyro application with her Elemental Skill. She does have a high risk, high reward gameplay so she does have her drawbacks, but overall, she's one of the top Pyro characters in the current meta.

Best Constellation For Hu Tao

Rating	Constellation Effect
★★★★★	C1: Crimson Bouquet While in Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife, Hu Tao's Charged Attacks do not consume Stamina.
★★★・・	C2: Ominous Rainfall Increases the Blood Blossom DMG by an amount equal to 10% of Hu Tao's Max HP at the time the effect is applied. Additionally, Spirit Soother will also apply the Blood Blossom effect.
★★★・・	C3: Lingering Carmine Increases the Level of Guide To Afterlife by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★★・・・	C4: Garden Of Eternal Rest Upon defeating an enemy affected by a Blood Blossom that Hu Tao applied herself, all nearby allies in the party (excluding Hu Tao herself) will have their CRIT Rate increased by 12% for 15s.
★★★★・	C5: Floral Incense Increases the Level of Spirit Soother by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★・・・・	C6: Butterfly's Embrace Triggers when Hu Tao's HP drops below 15%, or when she suffers a lethal strike: 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. This effect triggers automatically when Hu Tao has 1 Hp left. Can only occur once every 60s.

Constellation 1 For A Smoother Gameplay

Most of Hu Tao's damage comes from her Charged Attacks. With Constellation 1, you will no longer have to think about the stamina of your Hu Tao when spamming her Charged Attacks.

Constellation 4 For Additional Crit Rate Buff For The Team

Boost the Utility of Hu Tao by unlocking her Constellation 4 enabling her to provide additional 30% Crit Rate to the team making her sub-DPS extra powerful.

Hu Tao Skills & Talents Details

Normal Attack: Spear Of The Church

Normal Attack

Effect
Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.

	Lv1	Lv2	Lv3	Lv4	Lv5	Lv6	Lv7	Lv8	Lv9	Lv10	Lv11
1-Hit DMG	46.9%	50.1%	53.3%	57.5%	60.7%	64.5%	69.3%	74.1%	78.9%	83.6%	88.4%
2-Hit DMG	48.3%	51.5%	54.8%	59.2%	62.5%	66.3%	71.3%	76.2%	81.2%	86.1%	91%
3-Hit DMG	61.1%	65.2%	69.4%	74.9%	79.1%	83.9%	90.2%	96.4%	102.7%	108.9%	115.2%
4-Hit DMG	65.6%	70.1%	74.6%	80.6%	85%	90.3%	97%	103.7%	110.4%	117.1%	123.8%
5-Hit DMG	33.3%+35.2%	35.5%+37.6%	37.8%+40%	40.8%+43.2%	43.1%+45.6%	45.8%+48.4%	49.2%+52%	52.6%+55.6%	56%+59.2%	59.4%+62.8%	62.8%+66.4%
6-Hit DMG	86%	91.8%	97.7%	105.5%	111.4%	118.2%	127%	135.8%	144.6%	153.4%	162.2%

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Charged Attack

Effect
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

	Lv1	Lv2	Lv3	Lv4	Lv5	Lv6	Lv7	Lv8	Lv9	Lv10	Lv11
Charged Attack DMG	136%	145.2%	154.5%	166.7%	176.1%	186.9%	200.9%	214.8%	228.7%	242.6%	256.5%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25

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Plunging Attack

Effect
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

	Lv1	Lv2	Lv3	Lv4	Lv5	Lv6	Lv7	Lv8	Lv9	Lv10	Lv11
Plunge DMG	65.4%	69.9%	74.3%	80.3%	84.8%	90%	96.6%	103.3%	110%	116.7%	123.4%
Low Plunge DMG	131%	140%	149%	161%	169%	180%	193%	207%	220%	233%	247%
High Plunge DMG	163%	175%	186%	201%	212%	225%	241%	258%	275%	292%	308%

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Guide To Afterlife (Elemental Skill)

Effect
Only an unwavering flame can cleanse the impurities of this world. Hu Tao consumes a set portion of her HP to knock the surrounding enemies back and enter the Paramita Papilio state.

Paramita Papilio

Effect
・Increases Hu Tao's ATK based on her Max HP at the time of entering this state. ATK Bonus gained this way cannot exceed 400% of Hu Tao's Base ATK. ・Converts attack DMG to Pyro DMG, which cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion. ・Charged Attacks apply the Blood Blossom effect to the enemies hit. ・Increases Hu Tao's resistance to interruption. Paramita Papilio ends when its duration is over, or Hu Tao has left the battlefield or fallen.

Effect

・Increases Hu Tao's ATK based on her Max HP at the time of entering this state. ATK Bonus gained this way cannot exceed 400% of Hu Tao's Base ATK.
・Converts attack DMG to Pyro DMG, which cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion.
・Charged Attacks apply the Blood Blossom effect to the enemies hit.
・Increases Hu Tao's resistance to interruption.

Paramita Papilio ends when its duration is over, or Hu Tao has left the battlefield or fallen.

	Lv1	Lv2	Lv3	Lv4	Lv5	Lv6	Lv7	Lv8	Lv9	Lv10	Lv11	Lv12	Lv13
Activation Cost	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%
ATK Increase	3.84%	4.07%	4.3%	4.6%	4.83%	5.06%	5.36%	5.66%	5.96%	6.26%	6.56%	6.85%	7.15%
Duration	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s	9s
CD	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s	16s

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Blood Blossom

Effect
Enemies affected by Blood Blossom will take Pyro DMG every 4s. This DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG.Each enemy can be affected by only one Blood Blossom effect at a time, and its duration may only be refreshed by Hu Tao herself.

	Lv1	Lv2	Lv3	Lv4	Lv5	Lv6	Lv7	Lv8	Lv9	Lv10	Lv11	Lv12	Lv13
Blood Blossom	64%	69%	74%	80%	85%	90%	96%	102%	109%	115%	122%	128%	136%
Blood Blossom Duration	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s	8s

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Spirit Soother

Effect
Commands a blazing spirit to attack, dealing Pyro DMG in a large AoE. Upon striking the enemy, regenerates a percentage of Hu Tao's Max HP. This effect can be triggered up to 5 times, based on the number of enemies hit. If Hu Tao's HP is below or equal to 50% when the enemy is hit, both the DMG and HP Regeneration are increased.

	Lv1	Lv2	Lv3	Lv4	Lv5	Lv6	Lv7	Lv8	Lv9	Lv10	Lv11	Lv12	Lv13
Skill DMG	303%	321%	340%	363%	381%	400%	423%	447%	470%	494%	518%	541%	565%
Low HP Skill DMG	379%	402%	424%	454%	477%	499%	529%	558%	588%	617%	647%	676%	706%
Skill HP Regeneration	6.26%	6.64%	7.01%	7.5%	7.88%	8.25%	8.74%	9.23%	9.71%	10.2%	10.69%	11.18%	11.66%
Low HP Skill Regeneration	8.35%	8.85%	9.35%	10%	10.5%	11%	11.65%	12.3%	12.95%	13.6%	14.25%	14.9%	15.55%
CD	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s	15s
Energy Cost	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60

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Flutter By

Effect
When a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife ends, all allies in the party (excluding Hu Tao herself) will have their CRIT Rate increased by 12% for 8s.

Sanguine Rouge

Effect
When Hu Tao's HP is equal to or less than 50%, her Pyro DMG Bonus is increased by 33%.

The More The Merrier

Effect
When Hu Tao cooks a dish perfectly, she has a 18% chance to receive an additional "Suspicious" dish of the same type.

Characters With Same Role As Hu Tao　

Best Characters With Same Role

DPS
Alhaitham SS	Neuvillette SS	Ayaka S	Childe S
Hu Tao S	Lyney S	Navia S	Raiden Shogun S
Tighnari S	Wanderer S	Wriothesley S	Xiao S
Ayato A	Cyno A	Diluc A	Gaming A

Character Tier Lists

Tier Lists
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★5			★4
Characters By Roles
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Characters By Element
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Dendro		Cryo		Geo
Characters By Nation
Mondstadt		Liyue		Inazuma
Sumeru		Fontaine		-

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★5 Star Characters
Albedo	Alhaitham	Aloy	Anemo Traveler
Ayaka	Ayato	Baizhu	Childe
Chiori	Cyno	Dehya	Dendro Traveler
Diluc	Electro Traveler	Eula	Furina
Ganyu	Geo Traveler	Hu Tao	Hydro Traveler
Itto	Jean	Kazuha	Keqing
Klee	Kokomi	Lyney	Mona
Nahida	Navia	Neuvillette	Nilou
Qiqi	Raiden Shogun	Shenhe	Tighnari
Venti	Wanderer	Wriothesley	Xianyun
Xiao	Yae Miko	Yelan	Yoimiya
Zhongli	-	-	-
★4 Star Characters
Amber	Barbara	Beidou	Bennett
Candace	Charlotte	Chevreuse	Chongyun
Collei	Diona	Dori	Faruzan
Fischl	Freminet	Gaming	Gorou
Kaeya	Kaveh	Kirara	Kujou Sara
Kuki Shinobu	Layla	Lisa	Lynette
Mika	Ningguang	Noelle	Razor
Rosaria	Sayu	Shikanoin Heizou	Sucrose
Thoma	Xiangling	Xingqiu	Xinyan
Yanfei	Yaoyao	Yun Jin	-

The Traveler

The Traveler & Their Elements
Pyro			Hydro			Anemo			Electro
Dendro				Cryo				Geo

Unreleased Characters

Arlecchino	Capitano	Clorinde
Columbina	Dainsleif	Dottore
Egeria	Emilie	Iansan
Nicole	Pantalone	Pierro
Pulcinella	Rhinedottir	Sandrone
Sigewinne	Skirk	Surtalogi
Tsaritsa	Varka	Xbalanque