Hu Tao is a powerful Pyro Polearm user in Genshin Impact, and pairing her with the Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set and the Staff of Homa is a truly devastating combination. This build focuses on maximizing her damage output, making her a force to be reckoned with.
Artifact Set Breakdown:
- Crimson Witch of Flames (4 pieces): This set is designed specifically for Pyro characters and provides a huge damage boost.
- 2-Piece Bonus: Increases Pyro damage by 15%.
- 4-Piece Bonus: Increases the Vaporize and Melt reactions’ damage by 15% and increases your Pyro damage by 40% after using an Elemental Skill.
- Alternative: If you have trouble getting good Crimson Witch pieces, you can use a 2-piece Crimson Witch and a 2-piece set like Lavawalker (2-piece) which increases your Pyro damage by 25% when your HP is below 50%.
Weapon Choice:
- Staff of Homa: This weapon is a top-tier choice for Hu Tao.
- Passive: Increases HP by 20% and further increases attack by 0.8% of the character’s Max HP. When the character’s HP is below 50%, the attack bonus is increased by an additional 1% of Max HP.
- Note: The Staff of Homa boosts Hu Tao’s HP, which is incredibly important for her damage output, as her attacks scale with her Max HP.
Sub-Stats to Focus On:
- HP%: This is your main focus. Hu Tao’s damage heavily relies on her HP, so maximizing this stat is essential.
- Pyro Damage Bonus: This increases her overall Pyro damage, making her attacks hit harder.
- Critical Rate: This stat determines how often your attacks will land a critical hit. Aim for around 50-60% for a good balance with Critical Damage.
- Critical Damage: This increases the damage dealt by critical hits. You want to get this stat as high as possible, ideally above 150%.
Team Composition:
Hu Tao is most effective in a team that can trigger Vaporize reactions. Here are some team suggestions:
- Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Sucrose, Bennett: This team focuses on maximizing Hu Tao’s Vaporize damage with Xingqiu’s Hydro application and Sucrose’s crowd control. Bennett provides a powerful attack boost and healing.
- Hu Tao, Yelan, Kazuha, Zhongli: This team offers high damage and survivability. Yelan provides consistent Hydro application for Vaporize, Kazuha brings crowd control and damage buffs, and Zhongli provides powerful shields and damage reduction.
Gameplay Tips:
- Utilize Hu Tao’s Elemental Skill (Guide to Afterlife): Hu Tao’s skill increases her Pyro damage and allows her to take advantage of the 4-piece Crimson Witch bonus. It also gives her a unique HP scaling mechanic, where her HP decreases to 50% of her Max HP, allowing her to use her burst effectively.
- Manage HP Carefully: Hu Tao’s damage is maximized when her HP is low. Be careful not to let her HP drop too low, as she will be more vulnerable to attacks.
- Use Vaporize Reactions: Vaporize reactions significantly increase your damage output. Use Hydro characters like Xingqiu or Yelan to trigger these reactions frequently.
- Use Food Buffs: Consider using food items that provide buffs to Hu Tao’s attack or Pyro damage.
Important Notes:
- This build is designed for maximum damage output. It prioritizes damage-focused stats, so keep in mind that Hu Tao may be more vulnerable to attacks.
- The Staff of Homa is highly recommended for this build. It’s an incredibly strong weapon that perfectly complements Hu Tao’s strengths.
Remember, building a character is an ongoing process. Continue to improve your artifacts and team composition over time to further maximize Hu Tao’s potential. With the right build and strategy, Hu Tao can become a truly terrifying force on the battlefield!
