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Silk Flowerx168
Agnidus Agate Sliverx1
Agnidus Agate Fragmentx9
Agnidus Agate Chunkx9
Agnidus Agate Gemstonex6
Teachings of Diligencex9
Guide to Diligencex63
Philosophies of Diligencex114
Crown of Insightx3
Whopperflower Nectarx36
Shimmering Nectarx96
Energy Nectarx129
Shard of a Foul Legacyx18
Juvenile Jadex46
Hu Tao
Fragrance in Thaw
FirePolearmWangsheng Funeral ParlorThe 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She took over the business at a rather young age.
90
Base HP
15552
Base ATK
106
Base DEF
876
CRIT DMG
38.4%
Lv.1 → Lv.90 Ascension Materials
Element Fire
FireWeaponPolearm
ConstellationPapilio Charontis
AffiliationWangsheng Funeral Parlor
Birthday7/15
CV (EN)Brianna Knickerbocker
CV (CHS)陶典
CV (JP)高橋李依
CV (KR)Kim Ha-ru
Normal Attack
Secret Spear of Wangsheng
Normal Attack
Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Lv.15
Detailed Attributes (Lv. 15)
1-Hit DMG107.6%
2-Hit DMG110.8%
3-Hit DMG140.1%
4-Hit DMG150.7%
5-Hit DMG76.4%+80.8%
6-Hit DMG197.3%
Charged Attack312.1%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost25.0
Plunge DMG150.2%
Low/High Plunge DMG300%/375%
E. Elemental Skill
Guide to Afterlife
Only an unwavering flame can cleanse the impurities of this world.
Hu Tao consumes a set portion of her HP to knock the surrounding enemies back and enter the Paramita Papilio state.
Paramita Papilio
·Increases Hu Tao's ATK based on her Max HP at the time of entering this state. ATK Bonus gained this way cannot exceed 400% of Hu Tao's Base ATK.
·Converts attack DMG to Pyro DMG, which cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion.
·Charged Attacks apply the Blood Blossom effect to the enemies hit.
·Increases Hu Tao's resistance to interruption.
Blood Blossom
Enemies affected by Blood Blossom will take Pyro DMG every 4s. This DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG.
Each enemy can be affected by only one Blood Blossom effect at a time, and its duration may only be refreshed by Hu Tao herself.
Paramita Papilio ends when its duration is over, or Hu Tao has left the battlefield or fallen.
Hu Tao's Secret Spear technique is based on several rules, the first of which is: "The spear opens the path to the afterlife, and the butterflies bridge this world and the next."
Hu Tao consumes a set portion of her HP to knock the surrounding enemies back and enter the Paramita Papilio state.
Paramita Papilio
·Increases Hu Tao's ATK based on her Max HP at the time of entering this state. ATK Bonus gained this way cannot exceed 400% of Hu Tao's Base ATK.
·Converts attack DMG to Pyro DMG, which cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion.
·Charged Attacks apply the Blood Blossom effect to the enemies hit.
·Increases Hu Tao's resistance to interruption.
Blood Blossom
Enemies affected by Blood Blossom will take Pyro DMG every 4s. This DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG.
Each enemy can be affected by only one Blood Blossom effect at a time, and its duration may only be refreshed by Hu Tao herself.
Paramita Papilio ends when its duration is over, or Hu Tao has left the battlefield or fallen.
Hu Tao's Secret Spear technique is based on several rules, the first of which is: "The spear opens the path to the afterlife, and the butterflies bridge this world and the next."
Lv.15
Detailed Attributes (Lv. 15)
Activation Cost30% Current HP
ATK Increase7.75% Max HP
Blood Blossom DMG152%
Blood Blossom Duration8.0s
Duration9.0s
CD16.0s
Lv.1 → Lv.15 Upgrade Materials
Cooldown: 16秒
Q. Elemental Burst
Spirit Soother
Commands a blazing spirit to attack, dealing Pyro DMG in a large AoE.
Upon striking the enemy, regenerates a percentage of Hu Tao's Max HP. This effect can be triggered up to 5 times, based on the number of enemies hit.
If Hu Tao's HP is below or equal to 50% when the enemy is hit, both the DMG and HP Regeneration are increased.
Supernatural activity by those who have already left this world is a source of great anxiety for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. In such cases, cremation always lets Hu Tao find peace of mind. The more anxious she feels, the stronger the flame.
Upon striking the enemy, regenerates a percentage of Hu Tao's Max HP. This effect can be triggered up to 5 times, based on the number of enemies hit.
If Hu Tao's HP is below or equal to 50% when the enemy is hit, both the DMG and HP Regeneration are increased.
Supernatural activity by those who have already left this world is a source of great anxiety for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. In such cases, cremation always lets Hu Tao find peace of mind. The more anxious she feels, the stronger the flame.
Lv.15
Detailed Attributes (Lv. 15)
Skill DMG612%
Low HP Skill DMG765%
Skill HP Regeneration12.64% Max HP
Low HP Skill Regeneration16.85% Max HP
CD15.0s
Energy Cost60
Lv.1 → Lv.15 Upgrade Materials
Cooldown: 15秒
Energy Cost: 60
Passive Talents
Flutter By
When a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife ends, all allies in the party (excluding Hu Tao herself) will have their CRIT Rate increased by 12% for 8s.
Sanguine Rouge
When Hu Tao's HP is equal to or less than 50%, her Pyro DMG Bonus is increased by 33%.
The More the Merrier
When Hu Tao cooks a dish perfectly, she has an 18% chance to receive an additional "Suspicious" dish of the same type.
Papilio Charontis
1Crimson Bouquet
While in a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife, Hu Tao's Charged Attacks do not consume Stamina.
2Ominous Rainfall
Increases the Blood Blossom DMG by an amount equal to 10% of Hu Tao's Max HP at the time the effect is applied.
Additionally, Spirit Soother will also apply the Blood Blossom effect.
Additionally, Spirit Soother will also apply the Blood Blossom effect.
3Lingering Carmine
Increases the Level of Guide to Afterlife by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
4Garden of Eternal Rest
Upon defeating an enemy affected by a Blood Blossom that Hu Tao applied herself, all nearby allies in the party (excluding Hu Tao herself) will have their CRIT Rate increased by 12% for 15s.
5Floral Incense
Increases the Level of Spirit Soother by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
6Butterfly's Embrace
Triggers when Hu Tao's HP drops below 25%, or when she suffers a lethal strike:
Hu Tao will not fall as a result of the DMG sustained. Additionally, for the next 10s, her All Elemental and Physical RES is increased by 200%, her CRIT Rate is increased by 100%, and her resistance to interruption is greatly increased.
This effect triggers automatically when Hu Tao has 1 HP left.
Can only occur once every 60s.
Hu Tao will not fall as a result of the DMG sustained. Additionally, for the next 10s, her All Elemental and Physical RES is increased by 200%, her CRIT Rate is increased by 100%, and her resistance to interruption is greatly increased.
This effect triggers automatically when Hu Tao has 1 HP left.
Can only occur once every 60s.
Character Ascension
Level
Talent Upgrade (All 3 Talents)
Talent Level
Total Materials Required
5,377,500Silk Flowerx168Agnidus Agate Sliverx1Agnidus Agate Fragmentx9Agnidus Agate Chunkx9Agnidus Agate Gemstonex6Teachings of Diligencex9Guide to Diligencex63Philosophies of Diligencex114Crown of Insightx3Whopperflower Nectarx36Shimmering Nectarx96Energy Nectarx129Shard of a Foul Legacyx18Juvenile Jadex46Spiral Abyss Statistics
Usage Rate (Constellation)
C0: 28.3% C1: 55.7% C2: 8.5% C3: 4.0% C4: 1.1% C5: 0.3% C6: 2.0%
Usage Rate (Characters, Weapons, Artifacts)
Builds
Usage Rate: 30.1%
Special Stat:⏳ HP%🏆 Pyro DMG%👑 CRIT Rate
Constellation
C0: 37.6% C1: 50.6% C2: 6.5% C3: 1.8% C4: 1.2% C5: 0.0% C6: 2.4%
Usage Rate: 15.0%
Special Stat:⏳ EM🏆 Pyro DMG%👑 CRIT Rate
Constellation
C0: 26.5% C1: 53.0% C2: 8.4% C3: 9.6% C4: 0.0% C6: 2.4%
Builds
Hu Tao (On-Field DPS) | Build
Character Guide • Build: Hu Tao | Update Date: 02/27/2026 | Editor: ._.samantha._.
• Best Weapon(s):
Staff of Homa
Completely unrivalled (but also far from necessary - don't spend money on png like me), it increases the value of HP on her even more. She will practically always be below 50%, so its passive will be fully active. A CRIT Rate circlet is recommended.
4 Star Options:
Dragon's Bane
EM stat and extra DMG Bonus are great on Hu Tao. Its low Base Attack doesn't matter as much due to her Elemental Skill's buff. The extra EM increases her damage in Overvape teams, and makes Dragon's Bane even better.
Ballad of the Fjords
The new Battle Pass weapon that provides EM. Pick this one for Hu Tao.
Completely unrivalled (but also far from necessary - don't spend money on png like me), it increases the value of HP on her even more. She will practically always be below 50%, so its passive will be fully active. A CRIT Rate circlet is recommended.
4 Star Options:
Dragon's Bane
EM stat and extra DMG Bonus are great on Hu Tao. Its low Base Attack doesn't matter as much due to her Elemental Skill's buff. The extra EM increases her damage in Overvape teams, and makes Dragon's Bane even better.
Ballad of the Fjords
The new Battle Pass weapon that provides EM. Pick this one for Hu Tao.
• Replacement Weapon(s):
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Hu Tao can stack the passive relatively slowly. The ATK% is still valuable, but not as good as on other characters.
Staff of the Scarlet Sands
Hu Tao can benefit from the Elemental Mastery to ATK% passive. However, with the new artifacts set, she may overcap on CRIT Rate.
Lithic Spear
Somewhat conditional. This position is based on running both Hu Tao and Xingqiu. Running more Liyue characters or higher refinements will move this weapon much further up, to the point that an R5 4Liyue spear is her second best option after Staff of Homa. As Hu Tao tends to run lots of Liyue characters like Yelan and Zhongli, the spear can be very effective.
White Tassel R5
Hu Tao's dual scaling makes a 3 star weapon good on her. Most other weapons listed here are only ~10% more damage than it, and it is about as good as a Blackcliff Pole.
Deathmatch
Pretty unconditionally good, helps soothe Hu Tao's eternal hunger for more CRIT Rate substats. Use if you have it already.
Hu Tao can stack the passive relatively slowly. The ATK% is still valuable, but not as good as on other characters.
Staff of the Scarlet Sands
Hu Tao can benefit from the Elemental Mastery to ATK% passive. However, with the new artifacts set, she may overcap on CRIT Rate.
Lithic Spear
Somewhat conditional. This position is based on running both Hu Tao and Xingqiu. Running more Liyue characters or higher refinements will move this weapon much further up, to the point that an R5 4Liyue spear is her second best option after Staff of Homa. As Hu Tao tends to run lots of Liyue characters like Yelan and Zhongli, the spear can be very effective.
White Tassel R5
Hu Tao's dual scaling makes a 3 star weapon good on her. Most other weapons listed here are only ~10% more damage than it, and it is about as good as a Blackcliff Pole.
Deathmatch
Pretty unconditionally good, helps soothe Hu Tao's eternal hunger for more CRIT Rate substats. Use if you have it already.
• Best Artifact Set:
• Second Best Artifact Set:
• Third Best Artifact Set:
• Main Stats Priority
<sands> HP% or Elemental Mastery
<goblet> Pyro DMG Bonus%
<circlet> CRIT DMG
<goblet> Pyro DMG Bonus%
<circlet> CRIT DMG
• Substats Priority
100 EM
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
Elemental Mastery
HP%
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
Elemental Mastery
HP%
• Talent Priority
1) Normal Attack: Secret Spear of Wangsheng
2) Elemental Skill: Guide to Afterlife
3) Elemental Burst: Spirit Soother
2) Elemental Skill: Guide to Afterlife
3) Elemental Burst: Spirit Soother
• Notes:
Crimson Witch of Flames
General best set if Furina or Ascendent Gleam is not available.
Marechaussee Hunter
Only considered BiS if ran with Furina.
Night of the Sky's Unveiling
Must have two Nod-Krai characters to trigger Ascendent Gleam.
General best set if Furina or Ascendent Gleam is not available.
Marechaussee Hunter
Only considered BiS if ran with Furina.
Night of the Sky's Unveiling
Must have two Nod-Krai characters to trigger Ascendent Gleam.
Synergies
Hu Tao | Team Composition and Synergy
Character Guide • Synergy: Hu Tao | Update Date: 02/27/2026 | Editor: ._.samantha._.
For most teams, rotations are fairly simple - the core principle is to setup all your off-field DPS and buffs on your other characters before switching to Hu Tao.
N = Normal Attack
C = Charged Attack
E = Elemental Skill
Q = Elemental Burst
Example rotation: Zhongli E (Hold) > Xingqiu EQ > Yelan EQ > Hu Tao
For VV Vape (Viridescent Venerer Vaporize) teams, the rotation is a little more complicated, with the added benefit of increasing Hu Tao's damage ceiling. Examples of VV Vape teams are the teams shown here that include Anemo characters.
Example rotation: Yelan EQ > Xinyan EQ > Kazuha ENQ > Hu Tao
The idea is to apply Pyro with a second Pyro character for the Anemo character to Swirl, before absorbing Hydro with their Elemental Burst. This rotation only works for Yelan, as Xingqiu's orbital rain swords obstruct the precise control of elements needed to execute it. For more information about rotations and VV Vape teams, including the Xingqiu and Amber team, check out the KQM guide linked below!
N = Normal Attack
C = Charged Attack
E = Elemental Skill
Q = Elemental Burst
Example rotation: Zhongli E (Hold) > Xingqiu EQ > Yelan EQ > Hu Tao
For VV Vape (Viridescent Venerer Vaporize) teams, the rotation is a little more complicated, with the added benefit of increasing Hu Tao's damage ceiling. Examples of VV Vape teams are the teams shown here that include Anemo characters.
Example rotation: Yelan EQ > Xinyan EQ > Kazuha ENQ > Hu Tao
The idea is to apply Pyro with a second Pyro character for the Anemo character to Swirl, before absorbing Hydro with their Elemental Burst. This rotation only works for Yelan, as Xingqiu's orbital rain swords obstruct the precise control of elements needed to execute it. For more information about rotations and VV Vape teams, including the Xingqiu and Amber team, check out the KQM guide linked below!
Namecard
Hu Tao: Spirit Soother
Namecard style. Director Hu Tao isn't scary at all. Probably.
Special Dish
Ghostly March
Outfits
Plum Blossom Bouquet
DefaultHu Tao's outfit. The daily work clothes of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's director.
Cherries Snow-Laden
Hu Tao's outfit. Styled in a palette lighter than the dark ceremonial wear favored by the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, the dress is a special gift from her good friend Xiangling. The sunglasses, for their part, are from Hu Tao's personal collection.
The 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, a young lady managing the parlor's operations. Despite her position, she's an amiable person who puts on no airs. Her antics are as plentiful as the sand on Yaoguang Shoal. She never ceases to shock people with her countless bizarre ideas. Hu Tao may seem like all play and no work, spending every free moment on leisure and being widely considered a laissez-faire business owner. It is only during funeral ceremonies, when she personally leads her undertakers through lamp-lit alleys, that she shows her dignified and solemn side.
Yoh, now just why might you be looking for me, hm? Oh, you didn't know? I'm the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao. Though by the looks of you... Radiant glow, healthy posture... Yes, you're definitely here for something other than that which falls within my regular line of work, aren't you?