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Hu Tao Build & Weapon

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

Rarity				Element				Weapon
				Pyro				Polearm
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

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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.

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.

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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	- 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.

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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

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

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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

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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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