Hu Tao Best Build & Artifacts
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Hu Tao is a Pyro polearm Main DPS who converts HP into massive Vaporize damage at low HP. She dominates single-target content with charged attack spam enabled by Xingqiu's Hydro application.
Artifact Sets
Main Stats
- Sands: HP%
- Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus
- Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- Substat focus: CRIT, HP%, EM
Substat Priority
CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, HP%, Elemental Mastery
Weapons & Artifacts
SBest in Slot
- Staff of HomaSignature polearm; HP% and low-HP ATK bonus
- Crimson Witch of Flames (4pc)Best set for Vaporize charged attacks
AStrong Alternatives
- Dragon's BaneHigh EM for reaction damage
- DeathmatchCRIT Rate and ATK% from battle pass
BBudget / Early Game
- Lithic SpearLiyue team ATK% and CRIT
- 2pc Crimson Witch + 2pc TenacityStrong mixed set while farming
Talent Priority
- Normal Attack
- Elemental Skill
- Elemental Burst
C0 Hu Tao is one of the best single-target DPS. C1 removes charged attack stamina cost, huge QoL. C2 boosts blood blossom damage. C6 provides self-sustain at low HP. C1 is the best constellation for most players.
Team Compositions
Hu Tao Vape
Hu TaoXingqiuZhongliYelan
Double Hydro maximizes Vaporize uptime with shield protection.
Hu Tao Double Geo
Hu TaoXingqiuZhongliAlbedo
Geo resonance and Albedo off-field damage with strong shield.
Hu Tao Solo Pyro
Hu TaoXingqiuKaedehara KazuhaThoma
Kazuha Pyro Swirl with Thoma shield for Hu Tao.