How to get the best artifacts for a high-level Hu Tao build?

Unlocking Hu Tao’s Full Potential: Artifact Hunting Guide

Hu Tao, the fiery Ghost of the "Crimson Orchid", is a powerful Pyro Polearm user known for her high damage output and unique playstyle. To unlock her full potential, you need the right artifacts.

Let’s break down the perfect artifact set for Hu Tao, guiding you through the process of farming and optimizing your build.

The Core Set:

• Crimson Witch of Flames (4-Piece): This is the undisputed king for Hu Tao. This set offers a huge boost to Pyro damage, and crucially, increases your Pyro damage bonus by 15% for 10 seconds after using an Elemental Skill. This is essential for Hu Tao’s playstyle, as she relies on her Elemental Skill, "Guide to Afterlife," to maximize her damage output.
• Alternatively: Consider running 2-Piece Crimson Witch of Flames and 2-Piece Husk of Opulent Dreams for a slight boost to HP, which is important for Hu Tao’s damage scaling. This combo works well for beginners or those who haven’t farmed the Crimson Witch set fully.

Important Stats:

• HP%: Hu Tao’s damage scales with her Max HP, making this your top priority stat. Aim for the highest possible HP% on both your goblet and your sands.
• Pyro Damage Bonus: This stat significantly increases your Pyro damage output. Prioritize this stat on your goblet, as it directly affects Hu Tao’s core damage.
• Critical Rate/Critical Damage: This is crucial for Hu Tao’s damage potential. You should aim for a balance between Crit Rate and Crit Damage. Ideally, try to achieve a 1:2 ratio (for example, 60% Crit Rate and 120% Crit Damage).
• Energy Recharge: While not as important as other stats, Energy Recharge is helpful for Hu Tao to regenerate energy for her burst and ensure she can use it frequently. However, prioritize other stats over Energy Recharge.

Artifact Farming:

• Domain of Guyun: This domain drops the Crimson Witch of Flames set. Be prepared for a long grind, as obtaining the perfect set can take time.
• Husks of Opulent Dreams: You can farm this set from the "Golden Slumber" domain. It’s an excellent alternative if you struggle to get good Crimson Witch artifacts.

Artifact Substats:

• Best substats for your Hu Tao artifacts are:
  • HP%: Absolutely essential for Hu Tao’s damage scaling.
  • Pyro Damage Bonus: Increases your Pyro damage output significantly.
  • Critical Rate/Critical Damage: Improves your critical hit chance and damage.
  • Energy Recharge: Helpful for generating energy for your burst.

Tip: Don’t be afraid to use the Artifact Strongbox to upgrade your good artifacts! This helps you optimize your artifacts faster.

Remember: Building the perfect Hu Tao artifact set is a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time, be patient, and you will eventually unlock the true power of the "Crimson Orchid." Happy farming!