Hu Tao, the fiery Ghost of the Guizhong Ballad, is all about dealing big damage with her Pyro element. To make her truly shine, we need to understand how Elemental Reactions work and how to use them to her advantage.
Understanding Elemental Reactions:
Elemental reactions are what happens when two different elements come into contact. Think of it like mixing different ingredients in a recipe – you get a new flavor, and sometimes, a bigger explosion!
Hu Tao’s Best Friends:
- Vaporize: This is Hu Tao’s best friend. It happens when Hydro (water) reacts with Pyro (fire). This creates a massive damage boost, making Hu Tao’s attacks even deadlier.
- Overload: This is a good one for some extra damage and a little crowd control. Electro (electricity) reacts with Pyro (fire) to create a small explosion that pushes enemies away.
- Melt: While not as powerful as Vaporize, Melt still increases damage significantly. Cryo (ice) reacts with Pyro (fire) to melt the ice and create an explosion.
Building Hu Tao’s Team:
- The Vaporize Combo: Team Hu Tao with a Hydro character like Xingqiu or Yelan. They’ll keep applying Hydro to enemies, making Hu Tao’s attacks trigger Vaporize for massive damage.
- The Overloaded Team: If you need some crowd control, team Hu Tao with an Electro character like Fischl or Raiden Shogun. They’ll trigger Overload to push enemies away and give Hu Tao some breathing room.
- The Melt Team: For an extra damage boost, team Hu Tao with a Cryo character like Ganyu or Diona. They’ll apply Cryo to enemies, setting up Melt reactions.
Timing is Everything:
- Hu Tao’s Special Skill: Hu Tao’s Special Skill decreases her DEFENSE and increases her Pyro Damage Bonus. This is when you want to maximize her damage output. Use her Special Skill before applying Hydro or Cryo to enemies to trigger Vaporize or Melt with the highest damage possible.
- Don’t Overdo it: Too much of one element can disrupt the reactions. You want a balance between Pyro and the other element.
Hu Tao’s Build:
- Weapons: Use weapons that increase her Pyro Damage Bonus, Critical Rate, and Critical Damage.
- Artifacts: Go for a set of artifacts that focuses on Pyro Damage Bonus, Critical Rate, and Critical Damage.
Remember: Hu Tao is a powerful character, but she’s also tricky to master. Experiment with different teams and builds to find what works best for you. Happy battling!
