Hu Tao

Hu Tao is a classic Pyro hypercarry. Her Skill spends HP to convert her attacks to Pyro and scales their damage off her max HP, and her output peaks when she sits below one-third health. She relies on Vaporize reactions to multiply already-huge numbers.

How to Play

Pair her with an off-field Hydro applicator like Xingqiu or Yelan for constant Vaporize, plus a way to manage her low-HP risk. She remains a top-tier carry on the Genshin tier list.

Best Build

Top Weapons: Staff of Homa (signature), Dragon's Bane, Deathmatch. Artifact Set: Crimson Witch of Flames (4-piece), or Marechaussee Hunter with Furina. Main Stats: HP% Sands / Pyro DMG Goblet / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Substats: CRIT Rate/DMG, HP%, EM.

Best Teams

1. Vaporize: Hu Tao + Xingqiu + Yelan + Kaedehara Kazuha.
2. Double Hydro + Shield: Hu Tao + Xingqiu + Yelan + Zhongli.

Kit Overview

• Skill enters Paramita Papilio, converting attacks to Pyro and boosting ATK based on max HP.
• Burst deals heavy AoE Pyro and self-heals based on the number of enemies hit.
• Core loop: an on-field melee carry chaining charged attacks to trigger Vaporize at low HP.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Explosive Vaporize burst DMG, self-healing, thrives at low HP. Cons: Risky low-HP playstyle, short skill window, needs tight rotations.