Hu Tao: Talents, Ascension, Constellations

Character Overview

Hu tao profile picture

Hu Tao

Rarity:5-star
Weapon:Polearm
Element:Pyro
Recommended Role:Main DPS
How to Acquire:Character Event Wish

Skills Description

Guide to Afterlife

Hu tao elemental skill - guide to afterlife

See the full talent scaling here

Cooldown:16 Seconds
Duration:9 Seconds
Blood Bloosom Duration:8 Seconds
Energy Generated:2 Pyro Elemental Particles from the first attack after the skill’s activation.
2 Pyro Elemental Particles from the attack made before the duration ends.
Internal Cooldown:Blood Blossom: No ICD
Elemental Gauge:Blood Blossom: 1 Unit

Hu Tao enters the Paramita Papilio state for 9 seconds at the cost of 30% of her current HP.

Hu Tao gains the following attributes while in the Paramita Papilio state:

  • Increase Attack based on her current HP at the time of the skill’s activation. The Attack Bonus gained through the skill cannot exceed 400% of Hu Tao’s base attack.
  • Converts all her basic attacks (Normal, Charged and Plunge) to Pyro Damage. This cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion like from Chongyun’s elemental skill.
  • Increase resistance to interruption.
  • Hu Tao’s charged attack will apply the Blood Blossom status to all enemies she hits through the attack.

    The Blood Blossom status has the following effects:
    • Enemies affected by this status will take Pyro damage every 4 seconds.
    • Hitting enemies more than once with a charged attack will not stack its effect but will extend its duration.
    • Its damage is considered elemental skill damage and has a separate critical chance.
    • With the 2nd constellation unlocked, the Blood Blossom’s damage is increase by 10%.
    • With the 4th constellation unlocked, all nearby party members (excluding Hu Tao) will gain 12% boost in critical rate when defeating enemies affected by the Blood Blossom.
  • All effects from the Paramita Papilio will be removed once you switch characters or Hu Tao dies.
  • With the Flutter By passive talent unlocked, all characters in the party (excluding Hu Tao) will gain a 12% increase in the critical rate for 8 seconds once the elemental skill ends.

    This can be forcibly activated by switching to a different character once you activate the ability.
  • With the 1st constellation unlocked, Hu Tao’s charged attack will not consume stamina while she’s under the effect of this elemental skill.

Spirit Soother

Hu tao elemental burst - spirit soother

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Cooldown:15 Seconds
Energy Cost:60 Energy
Internal Cooldown:No ICD
Elemental Gauge:Skill Damage: 2 Units

Hu Tao summons a ghost and deal Pyro Damage on all surrounding enemies in a large AoE.

Additionally, this elemental burst gives the following effects:

  • Regenerates a portion of Hu Tao’s HP depending on the number of enemies hit by the elemental burst.
  • The HP regeneration effect cannot exceed more than 5 targets.
  • If Hu Tao’s current HP is less than 50% upon activation of the skill, Spirit Soother’s skill damage and HP regeneration are increased.
  • With the 2nd constellation unlocked, this skill will also apply the Blood Blossom status effect on all enemies it hits.

Secret Spear of Wangsheng

Hu tao normal attack - secret spear of wangsheng

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Charged Attack Stamina Cost25 Stamina
Internal Cooldown:Normal Attack: 2.5 Seconds or 3 Hits
Charged Attack: 0.5 Seconds
Plunge Attack: No ICD
Elemental Gauge:Normal Attack: 1 Unit Per Hit
Charged Attack: 1 Unit
Plunging Attack: 1 Unit

Normal Attack:

Hu Tao performs up to 6 consecutive strikes with her spear.

Charged Attack:

At the cost of small stamina, Hu Tao lunges forward in a straight line, dealing damage to all enemies along the way.

Having the 1st constellation while under the effects of the Paramita Papilio will not consume stamina.

Plunging Attack:

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE Damage upon impact.

Passive Talents

NameDescription
The more the merrier
The More the Merrier
When Hu Tao cooks a dish perfectly, she has a 18% chance to receive an additional “Suspicious” dish of the same type.
Flutter by
Flutter By
(character ascension phase 1)
When a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife ends, all allies in the party (excluding Hu Tao herself) will have their Critical Rate increased by 12% for 8 seconds.
Sanguine rouge
Sanguine Rouge
(character ascension phase 4)
When Hu Tao’s HP is equal to or less than 50%, her Pyro Damage Bonus is increased by 33%.

Constellation Info

NameDescription
In-game icon of hu tao's 1st constellation.
Crimson Bouquet
(C1)
While in a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife, Hu Tao’s Charge Attacks do not consume Stamina.
Hu tao 2nd constellation - ominous rainfall
Ominous Rainfall
(C2)
Increases the Blood Blossom Damage by an amount equal to 10% of Hu Tao’s Max HP at the time the effect is applied.

Additionally, Spirit Soother (Elemental Burst) will also apply the Blood Blossom effect.
Hu tao 3rd constellation - lingering carmine
Lingering Carmine
(C3)
Increases the Level of Guide to Afterlife by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Hu tao 4th constellation - garden of eternal rest
Garden of Eternal Rest
(C4)
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 Critical Rate increased by 12% for 15 seconds.
Hu tao 5th constellation - floral incense
Floral Incense
(C5)
Increases the Level of Spirit Soother by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Hu tao 6th constellation - butterfly's embrace
Butterfly’s Embrace
(C6)
Hu Tao gains the following effects when her HP drops below 25% or she takes a lethal strike from enemies:
– Hu Tao will not die as a result of the lethal strike.
– Hu Tao’s Elemental and Physical Resistance is increased by 200% for 10 seconds.
– Hu Tao’s Critical Rate is boosted to 100% for 10 seconds.
– Greatly increase resistance to interruption for 10 seconds.
– Effect automatically triggers when Hu Tao has 1 HP left.
– This effect can only trigger once every 60 seconds.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Required
Level
Required
Materials
Level 20
(Ascension 1)
In-game icon of agnidus agate sliver.
×1 Agnidus Agate Sliver

In-game icon of silk flower.
×3 Silk Flower

In-game icon of whopperflower nectar.
×3 Whopperflower Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 20,000 Mora
Level 40
(Ascension 2)
In-game icon of agnidus agate fragment.
×3 Agnidus Agate Fragment

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×2 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of silk flower.
×10 Silk Flower

In-game icon of whopperflower nectar.
×15 Whopperflower Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 40,000 Mora
Level 50
(Ascension 3)
In-game icon of agnidus agate fragment.
×6 Agnidus Agate Fragment

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×4 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of silk flower.
×20 Silk Flower

In-game icon of shimmering nectar.
×12 Shimmering Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 60,000 Mora
Level 60
(Ascension 4)
In-game icon of agnidus agate chunk.
×3 Agnidus Agate Chunk

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×8 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of silk flower.
×30 Silk Flower

In-game icon of shimmering nectar.
×18 Shimmering Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 80,000 Mora
Level 70
(Ascension 5)
In-game icon of agnidus agate chunk.
×6 Agnidus Agate Chunk

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×12 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of silk flower.
×45 Silk Flower

In-game icon of energy nectar.
×12 Energy Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 100,000 Mora
Level 80
(Ascension 6)
In-game icon of agnidus agate gemstone.
×6 Agnidus Agate Gemstone

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×20 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of silk flower.
×60 Silk Flower

In-game icon of energy nectar.
×24 Energy Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 120,000 Mora
Talent
Level
Required
Materials
Level 2
Ascension 2
(Level 40)
In-game icon of teachings of diligence.
×3 Teachings Of Diligence

In-game icon of whopperflower nectar.
×6 Whopperflower Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 12,500 Mora
Level 3
Ascension 3
(Level 40)
In-game icon of guide to diligence.
×2 Guide Of Diligence

In-game icon of shimmering nectar.
×3 Shimmering Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 17,500 Mora
Level 4
Ascension 3
(Level 50)
In-game icon of guide to diligence.
×4 Guide Of Diligence

In-game icon of shimmering nectar.
×4 Shimmering Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 25,000 Mora
Level 5
Ascension 4
(Level 60)
In-game icon of guide to freedom.
×6 Guide Of Diligence

In-game icon of shimmering nectar.
×6 Shimmering Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 30,000 Mora
Level 6
Ascension 4
(Level 60)
In-game icon of guide to diligence.
×9 Guide Of Diligence

In-game icon of shimmering nectar.
×9 Shimmering Nectar

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 37,500 Mora
Level 7
Ascension 5
(Level 20)
In-game icon of philosophies of diligence.
×4 Philosophies Of Diligence

In-game icon of energy nectar.
×4 Energy Nectar

In-game icon of shard of a foul legacy.
×1 Shard Of a Foul Legacy

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 120,000 Mora
Level 8
Ascension 5
(Level 70)
In-game icon of philosophies of diligence.
×6 Philosophies Of Diligence

In-game icon of energy nectar.
×6 Energy Nectar

In-game icon of shard of a foul legacy.
×1 Shard Of a Foul Legacy

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 260,000 Mora
Level 9
Ascension 6
(Level 70)
In-game icon of philosophies of diligence.
×12 Philosophies Of Diligence

In-game icon of energy nectar.
×9 Energy Nectar

In-game icon of shard of a foul legacy.
×2 Shard Of a Foul Legacy

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 450,000 Mora
Level 10
Ascension 6
(Level 80)
In-game icon of philosophies of diligence.
×16 Philosophies Of Diligence

In-game icon of energy nectar.
×12 Energy Nectar

In-game icon of shard of a foul legacy.
×2 Shard Of a Foul Legacy

In-game icon of crown of insight.
x 1 Crown of Insight

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 700,000 Mora

Talent Scaling

Skill
Level
Activation
Cost
Attack
Increase
Blood Blossom
Damage
Level 130% Current HP3.84% Max HP64%
Level 230% Current HP4.07% Max HP68.80%
Level 330% Current HP4.3% Max HP73.60%
Level 430% Current HP4.6% Max HP80%
Level 530% Current HP4.83% Max HP84.80%
Level 630% Current HP5.06% Max HP89.60%
Level 730% Current HP5.36% Max HP96%
Level 830% Current HP5.66% Max HP102.40%
Level 930% Current HP5.96% Max HP108.80%
Level 1030% Current HP6.26% Max HP115.20%
Level 1130% Current HP6.56% Max HP121.60%
Level 1230% Current HP6.85% Max HP128.00%
Level 1330% Current HP7.15% Max HP136.00%
Level 1430% Current HP7.45% Max HP144.00%
Level 1530% Current HP7.75% Max HP152.00%
Skill
Level
Skill
Damage
Low HP
Skill Damage
Skill HP
Regeneration
Low HP Skill
Regeneration
Level 1303.27%379.09%6.26% Max HP8.35% Max HP
Level 2321.43%401.79%6.64% Max HP8.85% Max HP
Level 3339.59%424.49%7.01% Max HP9.35% Max HP
Level 4363.20%454%7.5% Max HP10% Max HP
Level 5381.36%476.70%7.88% Max HP10.5% Max HP
Level 6399.52%499.40%8.25% Max HP11% Max HP
Level 7423.13%528.91%8.74% Max HP11.65% Max HP
Level 8446.74%558.42%9.23% Max HP12.3% Max HP
Level 9470.34%587.93%9.71% Max HP12.95% Max HP
Level 10493.95%617.44%10.2% Max HP13.6% Max HP
Level 11517.56%646.95%10.69% Max HP14.25% Max HP
Level 12541.17%676.46%11.18% Max HP14.9% Max HP
Level 13564.78%705.97%11.66% Max HP15.55% Max HP
Level 14588.38%735.48%12.15% Max HP16.2% Max HP
Level 15611.99%764.99%12.65% Max HP16.85% Max HP
Skill
Level
1st Hit
Damage
2nd Hit
Damage
3rd Hit
Damage
4th Hit
Damage
5th Hit
Damage
6th Hit
Damage
Level 146.89%48.25%61.05%65.64%33.27%
+ 35.2%
85.96%
Level 250.08%51.54%65.21%70.12%35.54%
+ 37.6%
91.82%
Level 353.28%54.83%69.38%74.59%37.81%
+ 40%
97.68%
Level 457.54%59.22%74.93%80.56%40.84%
+ 43.2%
105.49%
Level 560.74%62.51%79.09%85.03%43.1%
+ 45.6%
111.36%
Level 664.47%66.35%83.94%90.26%45.75%
+ 48.4%
118.19%
Level 769.26%71.28%90.19%96.97%49.15%
+ 52%
126.98%
Level 874.06%76.22%96.43%103.68%52.56%
+ 55.6%
135.78%
Level 978.85%81.15%102.68%110.40%55.96%
+ 59.2%
144.57%
Level 1083.65%86.09%108.92%117.11%59.36%
+ 62.8%
153.36%
Level 1188.44%91.02%115.16%123.82%62.77%
+ 66.4%
162.15%
Level 1293.24%95.96%121.41%130.54%66.17%
+ 70%
170.94%
Level 1398.04%100.89%127.65%137.25%69.57%
+ 73.6%
179.73%
Level 14102.83%105.83%133.89%143.96%72.98%
+ 77.2%
188.52%
Level 15107.63%110.76%140.14%150.68%76.38%
+ 80.8%
197.31%
Skill
Level
Charged Attack
Damage
Level 1135.96%
Level 2145.23%
Level 3154.50%
Level 4166.86%
Level 5176.13%
Level 6186.95%
Level 7200.85%
Level 8214.76%
Level 9228.66%
Level 10242.57%
Level 11256.47%
Level 12270.38%
Level 13284.24%
Level 14298.19%
Level 15312.09%
Skill
Level
Plunge
Damage
Low Plunge
Damage
High Plunge
Damage
Level 165.42%130.81%163.39%
Level 269.88%139.73%174.53%
Level 374.34%148.65%185.67%
Level 480.29%148.65%200.52%
Level 584.75%169.46%211.66%
Level 689.95%179.86%224.66%
Level 796.64%193.24%241.37%
Level 8103.33%206.62%258.08%
Level 9110.02%220%274.79%
Level 10116.71%233%291.50%
Level 11123.40%246.76%308.21%
Level 12130.10%260.13%324.92%
Level 13136.79%273.51%341.63%
Level 14143.48%286.89%358.34%
Level 15150.17%300.27%375.05%

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