Hu Tao, the "Ghost of the Guili Plains," thrives on her Elemental Skill, Guide to Afterlife. This skill gives her a powerful Pyro damage boost, but also makes her take more damage in exchange for a powerful attack. This is where the Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set comes in.
The Crimson Witch of Flames is a set designed to maximize Pyro damage, and it has two main pieces:
- 2-Piece Bonus: Increases Pyro damage by 15%. This is a straightforward boost that directly strengthens Hu Tao’s already potent Pyro attacks.
- 4-Piece Bonus: Increases the Vaporize and Melt damage by 15% and increases the damage dealt by the character’s elemental skill by 50% for 10 seconds after using an elemental skill. This is where the set really shines for Hu Tao.
Here’s how the 4-piece bonus works in perfect harmony with Hu Tao’s playstyle:
- Activation: When Hu Tao activates her Guide to Afterlife, the 4-piece set’s bonus kicks in, giving her a massive 50% damage boost to her Elemental Skill for 10 seconds. This boost amplifies the already powerful damage from her Guide to Afterlife attacks.
- Vaporize and Melt Synergy: The 4-piece bonus also increases the damage of Vaporize and Melt reactions by 15%. These reactions are key to maximizing Hu Tao’s damage output.
- Vaporize: Happens when you apply Hydro (water) to an enemy and then hit them with Pyro. The resulting reaction deals a lot of damage.
- Melt: Happens when you apply Cryo (ice) to an enemy and then hit them with Pyro. The resulting reaction also deals a lot of damage.
So, essentially, the Crimson Witch of Flames set gives Hu Tao a significant increase in her Elemental Skill damage, amplifying her already strong attacks and making her a formidable Pyro DPS.
But remember, Hu Tao is a character that benefits from having a dedicated team. The Crimson Witch of Flames set helps her deal massive damage, but you’ll need characters who can support her by:
- Applying Hydro or Cryo for Vaporize or Melt reactions: This is crucial to further boosting her damage output.
- Providing Elemental Mastery: A stat that further increases the damage of Vaporize and Melt reactions.
- Healling or shielding Hu Tao: She takes increased damage while Guide to Afterlife is active, so these supports are vital for her survival.
With the Crimson Witch of Flames set and a strong team supporting her, Hu Tao can truly unleash her power as the "Ghost of the Guili Plains" and vaporize and melt her enemies with ease!
