Hu Tao is a character in Genshin Impact 4.0 that uses Pyro Polearm. See best builds, teams, weapons, skills, materials, weapon, tier, kit, rating for & best build!
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Hu Tao Tier

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How To Get? | |||||||||||
Only available in Limited-Time Banners where she is featured | |||||||||||
DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Healer | ||||||||
SS | - | - | - | ||||||||
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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
Strengths & Weakness Of Hu Tao
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- 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 |
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Hu Tao Best Build
Hu Tao Pyro Reaction Build
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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
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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.
Character Build ForumHu Tao Best Weapon
Hu Tao Pyro Reaction Build
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Best | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | Elemental Mastery 221 (Lvl. 90) - Increased DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Hydro |
6th | ![]() | 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 | |
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Best | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | 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 | ![]() F2P | Energy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90) - Increase DMG and Crit Rate for the Burst |
5th | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | Elemental Mastery 221 (Lvl. 90) - Increased DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Hydro |
7th | ![]() | 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.
All Weapon ListHu Tao Best Artifacts
Hu Tao Pyro Reaction Build Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Pyro Reaction DPS Build
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Best | ![]() 4-Piece |
Substitute 1 | ![]() 4-Piece |
Substitute 2 | ![]() 4-Piece |
Artifact Stat Priority
![]() | Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge |
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![]() | 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
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Best | ![]() 2-Piece ![]() 2-Piece |
Substitute 1 | ![]() 2-Piece ![]() 2-Piece |
Artifact Stat Priority
![]() | Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery |
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![]() | 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.
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Hu Tao Best Team Comp
Premium Team For Hu Tao
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS | Shield |
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- 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
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![]() ![]() | ![]() + ![]() | - Kazuha's swirl will ensure continuous Hydro application - Candace will give additional Normal Attack DMG - Kazuha will provide elemental shred |
![]() | ![]() | - Will provide shield and healing - Can also deal Melt with Hu Tao |
Free To Play Friendly Party
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
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- 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 Guide - How To Use Hu Tao?
Recommended Rotation For Hu Tao
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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 Ascension Materials
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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
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Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
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Silk Flower Farm Routes
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Talent Materials For Hu Tao
Enemy Drops (Whopperflowers) | Domain Drops (Tue/Fri/Sun) | Big Boss Drops (Childe (Boss)) |
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Hu Tao 's Recommended Talent Priority
Talent | Level Up Priority |
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Normal Attack: Secret Spear of Wangsheng | ★★★★★ |
Guide To Afterlife (Elemental Skill) | ★★★★★ |
Spirit Soother (Elemental Burst) | ★★★★・ |
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
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.
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