Hu Tao

Genshin Impact

Hu Tao

The 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She took over the business at a rather young age.

5-Star CRIT DMG Pyro Polearm Liyue Harbor

Hu Tao - Description

Character Details
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.
Character Story 1
Funeral ceremonies allow mortals to leave this world with dignity.
And Liyue's Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is said to be painting the last strokes on the scrolls of people's lives in the most respectful way.
Traditional funerals include multiple steps such as holding a wake, burial, putting up a memorial plaque... All of which are subject to strict rules.
Regardless of their social standing and level of wealth, all who depart deserve a ceremony that would do them honor. This is the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's client service philosophy.
One would think that such a reputable organization ought to be led only by an individual of utmost learning and sagacity.
Yet the heavy mantle of the 77th Director has fallen on the shoulders of a young lady like Hu Tao.
She has got quite a reputation in Liyue. Whenever someone mentions Hu Tao, their neighbors find it extremely hard to navigate the conversation.
Although she is widely praised for her wit and shrewdness, her eccentric notions are not as welcome, as she often lets her imagination run wild.
As a three-year-old, she would read through volumes of classic texts while doing handstands. At six, she would cut classes and fall asleep in coffins. When she was eight, she started living in the parlor and learning the etiquette of funeral ceremonies...
One would never use the word "measured" to describe her behavior.
During her teenage years, Hu Tao was tasked with conducting a funeral ceremony for the first time.
The parlor's undertakers and consultants were anticipating her debut with their stomachs in knots as if they were suspended over the peaks of Jueyun Karst.
Character Story 2
Fortunately, Hu Tao treats the parlor's operations with the utmost importance and is always looking to grow her business.
"At the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, the living give us Mora to see the dead on their way. We have a responsibility to both parties, so we gotta make sure both sides are happy."
When it comes to the parlor's rules, Hu Tao knows them all like the back of her hand.
Each day when the parlor closes its doors, Hu Tao invites consultants from different walks of life to pass their teachings on to the undertakers.
"The funeral tradition is like science. It cannot be performed based on impressions and personal habits."
Of all the lecturers, Zhongli is the most revered one. As such, his lessons have proven to be the most effective in cultivating the competence of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's undertakers.
Despite often being teased by Hu Tao due to his old-fashioned style, he is also the person that she trusts the most.
Apart from that, Hu Tao always instructs her undertakers to respect their clients' wishes and not insist on any particular form of funeral.
"Some clients want nothing more than a peaceful ceremony, some opt for a more lively style of event. There are also wealthier clients who would request a funeral arrangement of the most pompous kind. The services we provide have to be tailor-made according to the clients' needs."
Ever since Hu Tao took over, the parlor's operations have been solid and reliable, with ceremonies conducted so tactfully that quite a few superstitious people in Liyue have changed their attitudes towards funerals.
Even so, Hu Tao still has a tendency to wander off, disappearing as soon as her undertakers are busy listening to lectures.
The hobbies and interests of this young director are just as eccentric as her personality, and yet it is difficult to say with certainty if those activities are of a purely leisurely nature.
Hu Tao's shadow can be seen in the moonlit docks or at the highest, most precarious viewpoints in the mountains, where she's likely to take in the scenery and shape her thoughts into beautiful poetry.
She loves to roam freely at night, looking for inspiration. When it strikes her, no matter where she is, she cannot help but compose a poem on the spot.
If they are particularly lucky, the traveling merchants taking respite around the Huaguang Stone Forest can spot a mysterious girl keeping herself amused in solitude.
Hu Tao can play a four-player card game accompanied by no one for hours on end.
That said, the joys of engaging in such activities remain a mystery to all but Hu Tao herself.
Character Story 3
The Ministry of Civil Affairs is guarded by two life-like stone lions, a symbol of power and authority.
However, Hu Tao, who happened to be passing by the ministry building one day, saw them in a different light. At first, she examined the lions with a thoughtful look, but soon enough, her pensive face gave way to a wide smile, as she slapped them on the fore-paws.
From that moment on, Hu Tao often visited and petted the stone statues. Not only would she talk to them, but also give them pet names — Whiskers for the one on the left and Mittens for the one on the right.
On occasion, she would even bring a bucket of water and a big brush to bathe them, each move so careful and deliberate that one might think that they were her actual pets.
As it happened, another feline, a living and breathing calico cat, could be found enjoying the local delicacies in front of Xinyue Kiosk, not too far from the ministry building. One day, some city folk came to play with the restaurant's favorite, providing an interesting foil for Hu Tao's peculiarities. Met with befuddled gazes of the bystanders, Hu Tao showed unwavering confidence.
"Sure, your kitty's cute, but the same can be said about my Whiskers and Mittens. Their fur might be harder, but they're still just as fluffy! Any animal that brings people joy may become a pet. And when it comes to majestic looks, your little fur-ball simply can't measure up to my lions!"
Suffice to say that this explanation was met with even greater consternation from the onlookers.
Yet the group of people shocked the most and most often by Hu Tao's antics were the ministry guards. Soft footsteps could often be heard in front of the building at around midnight. Initially, the guards suspected that it had been a thief preparing to rob officials. To their unceasing surprise, it would turn out to just be a young lady playing with the stone lions.
The guards were faced with an even bigger conundrum when, once everyone had reluctantly got used to her presence, Hu Tao discontinued her visits.
That meant that the responsibility for cleaning the statues fell on the guards' shoulders once again.
Subsequently, they decided to keep guard by the lions for many days, anticipating Hu Tao's return. Once they finally had the opportunity to ask her why she would not visit anymore, they received the most absurd of answers.
"Whiskers and Mittens are adults now and can take care of themselves! Excuse me, I'm running late for my heart-to-heart with a Statue of the Seven regarding the meaning of life!"
Character Story 4
Not long after her initial meeting with the little zombie, Hu Tao decided that, as her self-proclaimed true friend, she should grant Qiqi eternal peace.
Hu Tao would go on to kidnap Qiqi several times following much deliberation in every instance, including calculating the most auspicious time for the ceremony, aiming to follow the standard procedure of cremation, after which she would place Qiqi in a tomb on the outskirts of the city.
In fact, she would have succeeded already if not for Baizhu's timely interventions.
Each time the Bubu Pharmacy's owner managed to catch up with them, Hu Tao had already had Qiqi packed in a bag, with only her head sticking out, staring in utter confusion as Hu Tao was vigorously digging a hole for the pyre.
Afterwards, Hu Tao sent Qiqi an apology letter, in which she expressed deep regret that she had not been able to lay Qiqi to rest fast enough.
In Hu Tao's eyes, Qiqi passed away a long time ago, but has been trapped in this world and cannot free herself of her eternal suffering.
Baizhu, for his part, had grown ever more relentless in his pursuit of eternal life after meeting Qiqi. This act of defiance against the cycle of life and death was unacceptable to Hu Tao.
She wanted to bury Qiqi not only out of consideration for her friend but also to restore the natural order.
But Qiqi could not disagree more, as she was afraid of death and disliked Hu Tao for her attempts.
Because the struggle between Hu Tao and her had been going on for so long, Qiqi has experienced a breakthrough. She has started to remember places where she might hide to avoid being captured by Hu Tao.
Perhaps it was due to those desperate survival efforts that Hu Tao decided to do something unusual and dig deeper into Qiqi's past.
The story of her accident and the mystery of the adepti... That series of coincidences filled Hu Tao's heart with hesitation.
Since Qiqi's will to live is so strong, she should not be forced to move on. Given the circumstances, she could only be treated as a rare exception that eludes the natural laws.
Ever since, Hu Tao's attitude towards Qiqi has changed drastically, to the point that she would pamper her.
Unfortunately, the damage has been done and Hu Tao has become Qiqi's bugbear. The little zombie may need several years more to let go of her grievances.
Character Story 5
Hu Tao is not, in fact, best known for her role as Director, but for her other great accomplishment: the creation of poetry.
She dubs herself the "versemonger of the darkest alleys," and free verse flows forth untamed from her mouth whenever she has free time to be out on the streets.
The "Hilitune" is Hu Tao's most famous work, well-loved not only by the people of the harbor, but ever on the lips of children as far as Qingce Village as well.
Hobbyists and critics alike were greatly surprised by the simple but profound originality of the "Hilitune" and its creation, and went to Wanwen Bookhouse in droves to search for the works of this great poet. Unfortunately, Hu Tao's anthologies, named "Fiddlesticks" and "Of Common Lives" respectively, have yet to be published.
Xingqiu, ever immersed in books, also wanted to meet this strange person, and so chose an auspicious date to visit, bringing a gift with him.
The two hit it off immediately, and they exchanged pointers and impromptu poetry in Wangsheng's main hall — and when faced with the poetry of Xingqiu's traditional, artistic bent, Hu Tao could always return in kind with some strange and marvelous verse.
And there was meaning in the chaos, indeed, a rhythm to the bizarre that anyone could perceive, and it was catchy, too.
Thus did she "beat the old master with untrained fists," leaving Xingqiu at a loss for words.
At length, the poetic spar ended amiably, and they have been friends ever since, reading and composing poetry with one another when they have the time to meet.
Over time, Chongyun, too, was pulled in to serve as an umpire, their laughter filling the streets.
The poems born from these sessions would also be recorded by bystanders.
If ever you should hear a pair of matched verses, one strict and the other playful, you are most likely to have heard one created jointly by Hu Tao and Xingqiu.
Harmony Hexagram Hat
This hat is somewhat on the hard side, and the insignia of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor adorns its front.
It is said that this hat was passed from the 75th Director to Hu Tao. However, that director was large, musclebound, and had a head at least two sizes larger than hers.
Ultimately, Hu Tao had to spend an entire day and night to modify the hat with her own hands such that its dimensions would fit hers. When she meets others, she tells them: this hat is magical, upholding good and repelling evil, and is a bringer of peace!
The undertakers laugh and leave it at that, but the 77th Director clearly does treasure that hat.
No matter the rain or storm, or if Hu Tao returns late covered in muck, that hat will remain spotless and clean.
The plum blossom that adorns the side of the hat is plucked from a plum tree that Hu Tao planted and grew herself.
Its creation process is as follows: pluck and air-dry, then paint, lacquer, and outline carefully before sun-drying for three days and voila — a beautiful accessory, soft to the touch and bearing a delicate fragrance.
Vision
This tale should begin with the funeral of Hu Tao's grandfather.
Ten days before the funeral itself, Old Hu had passed away following a bout of illness. For its 75th Director, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor held a grand funeral, in accordance with the last wishes of the old man himself, to be conducted by Hu Tao.
Only thirteen at the time, Hu Tao, who would later go on to become the Director in turn, made all the arrangements herself to the highest standard, greatly impressing the undertakers.
After the funeral, the thirteen-year-old Hu Tao grabbed her traveler's bag and crept out alone in the dead of night. In her bag were only a few rations, some water, and a means to create some light. She was headed to a mysterious and seldom-seen frontier.
Heading straight from Wuwang Hill, one may arrive at the "border." It is the line that separates life and death, the secrets of which have been managed by Wangsheng Funeral Parlor for generations. According to legend, it is a place where the souls of past relatives and the spirits of those with unfulfilled aspirations linger. For Hu Tao, this journey was a chance to see her grandfather once more before he departed forever.
For two days she journeyed unceasingly before finally arriving at her destination, yet was unable to locate her grandfather upon arrival. Between the innumerable spirits she walked, but not one of them resembled the old man.
She stayed there the whole day before falling asleep in exhaustion, awakening to a night sky and heavy dew. Around her were gathered a few lone spirits, clapping and laughing:
"Silly girl, why would Old Hu be here of all places? What were you thinking, looking for your relatives here?"
Not one to be swayed so easily, Hu Tao continued to wait, day after day. Her rations gradually disappeared and her water supplies drained away, but her grandfather did not appear. In the end, it was a little old woman who came to her.
She laid eyes on the exhausted Hu Tao and smiled as she spoke: "Look at your stubbornness, you're exactly like Old Hu. It's a shame, but none of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Directors would ever linger here. You come from a family of plain speakers, so let me return the favor... Go back. Go back to where you came from."
The old woman bid farewell to Hu Tao, before passing over the border and into the distance. Hu Tao watched as the figure of the mysterious woman grew smaller and disappeared, as a sense of doubt tinged with relief manifested itself.
At last she came to the conclusion: her grandfather's absence was due to him having passed over the border as soon as he'd arrived, to the place where he was bound. He had been open and honest in life, leaving behind no regrets, so was it right for his departure to be framed in regretful terms?
With a smile, she set forth on the return journey.
The faraway moon had been casting a thin light on the way over but had now been replaced by the bright light of dawn. As she walked, Hu Tao thought of a saying that her grandfather had often quoted: "Live in life, die in death. Follow your heart, do what you can."
It was noon when Hu Tao arrived home. She climbed over the wall into the rear courtyard, went straight to her room, and unpacked her travel bag.
With her food and water long gone, and the rest of her belongings unpacked, the bag she had taken for empty instead contained a colorful Vision. Just when had it arrived?
As one of the few living that had dared to visit the border, perhaps Hu Tao's actions had moved some unknown god.
Perhaps this then constituted a heavenly gift... the ultimate recognition of her strength.
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Hu Tao - Additional Information

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 1 (2021)

Is this a chance encounter or did you come to Wuwang Hill to look for me specially?

Looks like you've heard the good news. It's my birthday today!

Perfect, let's go to Wanmin Restaurant and let's feast!

Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1415526536795541508

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 2 (2021)

"Paimon, you have to catch all four people if you wanna win!"

"Eh? But if we count you, Paimon, and the Traveler, there's only three of us, right?"

"That's not entirely true..."

"...Don't say such scary things!"

Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1415526537001160706

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 1 (2022)

Aha! Heh, did I scare you?

Let's see who is here to visit me for my birthday~

To be honest, those old fogeys at the parlor were giving me birthday wishes at first, but it didn't take long for them to start their usual clichés.

Even if I had a way to persuade them, I wouldn't want to waste my whole day doing it either.

Luckily you came, just as I hoped!

Come on, let's go. I've already reserved a table at the tea house. Let's chat about everything under the sun over a cup of tea and make up some poems!

HoYoLAB Article: https://www.hoyolab.com/article/6013456

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 2 (2022)

"Hmm, weird, where is Hu Tao? Paimon can't find her anywhere..."

"Um... I don't know why but I feel like we are being watched..."

HoYoLAB Article: https://www.hoyolab.com/article/6013455

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Language Official Name
English Hu Tao
Deutsch Hu Tao
Español Hu Tao
Français Hu Tao
日本語 胡桃
한국어 호두

Attributes

Name Hu Tao
Birthday 7/15
Constellation Papilio Charontis
Title Fragrance in Thaw
Vision Pyro
Affiliation Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
Chinese VA 陶典
English VA Brianna Knickerbocker
Japanese VA 高橋李依
Korean VA Kim Ha-ru
Special Dish
Ghostly March
Ghostly March
Version Released

1.3

Ascend

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP - 1211 -
Base ATK - 8
Base DEF - 68
CRIT DMG Bonus - 0.0%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 3141 4179
Mora 20000
Mora
Agnidus Agate Sliver 1
Agnidus Agate Sliver
Silk Flower 3
Silk Flower
Whopperflower Nectar 3
Whopperflower Nectar
Base ATK 21 29
Base DEF 177 235
CRIT DMG Bonus 0.0% 0.0%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 6253 6990
Mora 40000
Mora
Agnidus Agate Fragment 3
Agnidus Agate Fragment
Juvenile Jade 2
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower 10
Silk Flower
Whopperflower Nectar 15
Whopperflower Nectar
Base ATK 43 48
Base DEF 352 394
CRIT DMG Bonus 0.0% 9.6%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 8042 9026
Mora 60000
Mora
Agnidus Agate Fragment 6
Agnidus Agate Fragment
Juvenile Jade 4
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower 20
Silk Flower
Shimmering Nectar 12
Shimmering Nectar
Base ATK 55 62
Base DEF 453 508
CRIT DMG Bonus 9.6% 19.2%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 10089 10826
Mora 80000
Mora
Agnidus Agate Chunk 3
Agnidus Agate Chunk
Juvenile Jade 8
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower 30
Silk Flower
Shimmering Nectar 18
Shimmering Nectar
Base ATK 69 74
Base DEF 568 610
CRIT DMG Bonus 19.2% 19.2%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 11899 12637
Mora 100000
Mora
Agnidus Agate Chunk 6
Agnidus Agate Chunk
Juvenile Jade 12
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower 45
Silk Flower
Energy Nectar 12
Energy Nectar
Base ATK 81 86
Base DEF 670 712
CRIT DMG Bonus 19.2% 28.8%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 13721 14459
Mora 120000
Mora
Agnidus Agate Gemstone 6
Agnidus Agate Gemstone
Juvenile Jade 20
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower 60
Silk Flower
Energy Nectar 24
Energy Nectar
Base ATK 94 99
Base DEF 773 815
CRIT DMG Bonus 28.8% 38.4%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 15552 - -
Base ATK 106 -
Base DEF 876 -
CRIT DMG Bonus 38.4% -

Gallery

Hu Tao Avatar

Original Outfit - Plum Blossom Bouquet

Hu Tao's outfit. The daily work clothes of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's director.

Original Outfit - Plum Blossom Bouquet

Hu Tao's outfit. The daily work clothes of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's director.

Hu Tao Idle Animation 1

Original Outfit - Plum Blossom Bouquet

Original Outfit - Plum Blossom Bouquet

Hu Tao Idle Animation 2

Original Outfit - Plum Blossom Bouquet

Original Outfit - Plum Blossom Bouquet

Hu Tao Constellation

Papilio Charontis

Papilio Charontis

Hu Tao card
Card
Card

Talents

Hu Tao Normal Attack: Secret Spear of Wangsheng

Normal Attack: Secret Spear of Wangsheng

Normal Attack
Performs up to six 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.

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11
1-Hit DMG 46.9% 50.1% 53.3% 57.5% 60.7% 64.5% 69.3% 74.1% 78.9% 83.6% 88.4%
2-Hit DMG 48.3% 51.5% 54.8% 59.2% 62.5% 66.3% 71.3% 76.2% 81.2% 86.1% 91.0%
3-Hit DMG 61.1% 65.2% 69.4% 74.9% 79.1% 83.9% 90.2% 96.4% 102.7% 108.9% 115.2%
4-Hit DMG 65.6% 70.1% 74.6% 80.6% 85.0% 90.3% 97.0% 103.7% 110.4% 117.1% 123.8%
5-Hit DMG 33.3%+35.2% 35.5%+37.6% 37.8%+40.0% 40.8%+43.2% 43.1%+45.6% 45.8%+48.4% 49.2%+52.0% 52.6%+55.6% 56.0%+59.2% 59.4%+62.8% 62.8%+66.4%
6-Hit DMG 86.0% 91.8% 97.7% 105.5% 111.4% 118.2% 127.0% 135.8% 144.6% 153.4% 162.1%
Charged Attack 136.0% 145.2% 154.5% 166.9% 176.1% 186.9% 200.9% 214.8% 228.7% 242.6% 256.5%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0
Plunge DMG 65.4% 69.9% 74.3% 80.3% 84.7% 90.0% 96.6% 103.3% 110.0% 116.7% 123.4%
Low/High Plunge DMG 131%/163% 140%/175% 149%/186% 161%/201% 169%/212% 180%/225% 193%/241% 207%/258% 220%/275% 233%/292% 247%/308%
Talent Level-Up Material -
Mora 12500
Mora
Teachings of Diligence 3
Teachings of Diligence
Whopperflower Nectar 6
Whopperflower Nectar
Mora 17500
Mora
Guide to Diligence 2
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar 3
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 25000
Mora
Guide to Diligence 4
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar 4
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 30000
Mora
Guide to Diligence 6
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar 6
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 37500
Mora
Guide to Diligence 9
Guide to Diligence
Shimmering Nectar 9
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 120000
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence 4
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar 4
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy 1
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Mora 260000
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence 6
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar 6
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy 1
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Mora 450000
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence 12
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar 9
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy 2
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Mora 700000
Mora
Philosophies of Diligence 16
Philosophies of Diligence
Energy Nectar 12
Energy Nectar
Shard of a Foul Legacy 2
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Crown of Insight 1
Crown of Insight
Hu Tao Guide to Afterlife

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."

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11 Lv.12 Lv.13
Activation Cost 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP 30% Current HP
ATK Increase 3.84% Max HP 4.07% Max HP 4.30% Max HP 4.60% Max HP 4.83% Max HP 5.06% Max HP 5.36% Max HP 5.66% Max HP 5.96% Max HP 6.26% Max HP 6.56% Max HP 6.85% Max HP 7.15% Max HP
Blood Blossom DMG 64% 69% 74% 80% 85% 90% 96% 102% 109% 115% 122% 128% 136%
Blood Blossom Duration 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s
Duration 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s
CD 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s 16.0s
Talent Level-Up Material
Hu Tao Spirit Soother

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.

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11 Lv.12 Lv.13
Skill DMG 303% 321% 340% 363% 381% 400% 423% 447% 470% 494% 518% 541% 565%
Low HP Skill DMG 379% 402% 424% 454% 477% 499% 529% 558% 588% 617% 647% 676% 706%
Skill HP Regeneration 6.26% Max HP 6.64% Max HP 7.01% Max HP 7.50% Max HP 7.88% Max HP 8.25% Max HP 8.74% Max HP 9.23% Max HP 9.71% Max HP 10.20% Max HP 10.69% Max HP 11.18% Max HP 11.66% Max HP
Low HP Skill Regeneration 8.35% Max HP 8.85% Max HP 9.35% Max HP 10.00% Max HP 10.50% Max HP 11.00% Max HP 11.65% Max HP 12.30% Max HP 12.95% Max HP 13.60% Max HP 14.25% Max HP 14.90% Max HP 15.55% Max HP
CD 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s
Energy Cost 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Talent Level-Up Material

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.

Talent Level-Up Material

Sanguine Rouge

When Hu Tao's HP is equal to or less than 50%, her Pyro DMG Bonus is increased by 33%.

Talent Level-Up Material

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.

Talent Level-Up Material

Constellation

Crimson Bouquet

While in a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife, Hu Tao's Charge Attacks do not consume Stamina.

Ominous 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.

Lingering Carmine

Increases the Level of Guide to Afterlife by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Garden 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.

Floral Incense

Increases the Level of Spirit Soother by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Butterfly'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, all of her 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.

Weapon and Artifact Recommendations

Talent Overview

  • Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst both scale off of HP

  • Elemental Skill causes Hu Tao to enter the Paramita Papilio, which converts Normal / Charged / Plunge Attack DMG to Pyro DMG and causes Charged Attacks to apply Blood Blossoms

  • Blood Blossoms cause enemies to take Pyro DMG even when Hu Tao is off-field

  • Elemental Burst has increased DMG and healing when Hu Tao's HP is less than or equal to 50%

Weapon Recommendations

3-Star Weapon(s)

White Tassel
White Tassel

White Tassel

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: CRIT Rate

  • Passive: Increases Normal ATK DMG

Note(s):

  • Increase in CRIT Rate synergizes with Hu Tao's ascension stat of CRIT DMG

Source(s):

  • Reward from some Liyue chests of exquisite or higher quality

4-Star Weapon(s)

Dragon's Bane
Dragon's Bane

Dragon's Bane

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: Elemental Mastery

  • Passive: Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Pyro

Note(s):

  • Elemental Mastery increases Overloaded, Burning, Burgeon, Vaporize, and Melt Reactions

  • Hu Tao can utilize the passive when she uses her Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst

  • This weapon is especially effective for Vaporize teams since enemies will be affected by either Hydro or Pyro

Source(s):

  • Available from all Banners

Deathmatch
Deathmatch

Death Match

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: CRIT Rate

  • Passive: Increases ATK and DEF

Note(s):

  • Increase in CRIT Rate synergizes with Hu Tao's ascension stat of CRIT DMG

  • Increase in DEF increases Hu Tao's survivability, which is useful when she is at low HP

Source(s):

  • Purchase Gnostic Hymn (Battle Pass)

Lithic Spear
Lithic Spear

Lithic Spear

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: ATK

  • Passive: Increases ATK and CRIT Rate when more Liyue characters are in the party

Note(s):

  • Hu Tao is from Liyue, which will automatically provide her with passive effects

Source(s):

  • Select Weapon Banners

5-Star Weapon(s)

Staff of Homa
Staff of Homa

Staff of Homa

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: CRIT DMG

  • Passive: Increases HP and ATK bonus based on Max HP. This effect is further increased when the wielder's HP is less than 50%

Note(s):

  • Hu Tao's signature weapon

  • Passive increases Hu Tao's Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG

  • Passive bonus synergizes with Hu Tao's Elemental Burst, which increases DMG and healing when HP is less than 50%

  • Hu Tao's Elemental Skill decreases her HP by 30%, which makes it easier to activate the bonus passive

Source(s):

  • Limited Weapon Banner

Staff of the Scarlet Sands
Staff of the Scarlet Sands

Staff of Scarlet Sands

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: CRIT Rate

  • Passive: Wielder gains ATK bonus based off Elemental Mastery

Note(s):

  • Increase in CRIT Rate synergizes with Hu Tao's ascension stat of CRIT DMG

  • Increases Overloaded, Burning, Burgeon, Vaporize, and Melt Reactions

Source(s):

  • Limited Weapon Banner

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: CRIT Rate

  • Passive: Increases ATK

Note(s):

  • Increase in CRIT Rate synergizes with Hu Tao's ascension stat of CRIT DMG

Source(s):

  • Limited Weapon Banner

Artifact Recommendations

Artifact Stats

HP / EM

Pyro DMG

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

4-Piece Set(s)

Crimson Witch of Flames
Crimson Witch of Flames

Crimson Witch of Flames

Set Bonus:

  • 2-Piece Set: Pyro DMG +15%

  • 4-Piece Set: Increases Overloaded, Burning, Burgeon, Vaporize, and Melt Reactions

Note(s):

  • Use Hu Tao in a reaction team to utilize 4-Piece passive

Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Shimenawa's Reminiscence

Shimenawa's Reminiscence

Set Bonus:

  • 2-Piece Set: ATK +18%

  • 4-Piece Set: Increases Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG by 50%

Note(s):

  • Synergizes with Hu Tao's Elemental Skill to further increase Normal/Charged ATK DMG

Retracing Bolide
Retracing Bolide

Retracing Bolide

Set Bonus:

  • 2-Piece Set: Shield Strength +35%

  • 4-Piece Set: While protected by a shield, increase Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG by 40%

Note(s):

  • Party should have a character that can generate a shield for Hu Tao to utilize this artifacts effects

  • Increase in Shield Strength increases Hu Tao's survivability, which is useful when she is at low HP

2-Piece / 2-Piece Set(s)

Wanderer's Troupe
Wanderer's Troupe
Crimson Witch of Flames
Crimson Witch of Flames

Wanderer's Troupe + Crimson Witch of Flames

Set Bonus:

  • Wanderer's Troupe 2-Piece Set: Elemental Mastery +80

  • Crimson Witch of Flames 2-Piece Set: Pyro DMG +15%

Note(s):

Lore

Character Introduction

Hu Tao is the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, a person vital to managing Liyue's funerary affairs.
She does her utmost to flawlessly carry out a person's last rites and preserve the world's balance of yin and yang.
Aside from this, she is also a talented poet whose many "masterpieces" have passed around Liyue's populace by word of mouth.

Character Relationships

Zhongli
Zhongli

Summary

Hu Tao has employed Zhongli to work at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

Zhongli looks young, but his personality is a bit dusty. Knows everything, but doesn't fret over anything. Hmm... Couldn't be that he's a...
Hehe, forget it, whatever.

Zhongli:

The current overseer of the funeral parlor? Ahem. I cannot deal with that child.

Qiqi
Qiqi

Summary

After learning that Qiqi is a zombie, Hu Tao has sought to grant Qiqi "eternal rest". However, as Hu Tao got to know Qiqi, she had a change of heart and has decided to spoil Qiqi instead.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

Have you seen Qiqi? Tell me where she is, quickly. I need to go seal her away, hee-hee!

Qiqi:

Warm. Fake smile. Death. I despise Hu Tao.

Baizhu

Summary

Hu Tao does not appreciate Baizhu's interfering with her attempts to kidnap Qiqi.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

Baizhu? Ugh, that guy...

Ningguang
Ningguang

Summary

Hu Tao respects Ningguang but has no personal connection with her.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

Tianquan Ningguang... Well-off, a radiant gaze, exquisite face, in the know and capable of anything!

Beidou
Beidou

Summary

Hu Tao hopes to be friends with Beidou.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

Beidou is well-known in Liyue. She doesn't know me, but that's cool, me just knowing about her is enough. Aw man... I really do wanna make friends with her.

Xingqiu
Xingqiu

Summary

Hu Tao and Xingqiu's friendship grew out of their love for poetry.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

I hear master Xingqiu is writing a book? Standard novella, or a ghost story? I think I should go tell him about all the things I run into — that'd make for a really good read!

Xingqiu:

Ah yes, the young lady who is now the Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. If you're asking what I think about her as a person... Well, there are all sorts of rumors about the way she works. But I think if you really want to understand someone, you need to find out what they are really after.

Chongyun
Chongyun

Summary

Hu Tao finds Chongyun an oddity, while Chongyun finds Hu Tao's attitude infuriating at times. Nevertheless, they become friends due their mutual friendship with Xingqiu.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

All yang and no yin? Huh, who knew such people existed in this world?

Chongyun:

The Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is a reputable institution that acts with integrity. But whenever I see that cheeky smile that says, "It's nothing you exorcists need to worry about," it just makes my blood boil... Whoa, deep breaths, Chongyun. Stay calm.

Xiao
Xiao

Summary

Hu Tao and Xiao know of each other, through their historical ties during the Archon War. Their relationship is further explored in The Exquisite Night Chimes event.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

What would I know of the adepti? Ai-yai-yai, that kind of stuff is top-secret! Don't come asking me about it!

Xiao:

Hu Tao? Her liveliness is irritating. Fortunately, she is also humorous, so you need not worry about her growing into a boring human.

Keqing
Keqing

Summary

Hu Tao would love nothing more than to poke a hole through Keqing's serious facade with a prank.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

The Yuheng, Keqing... she's quite hard to talk to. She's so uptight, hehe... Really makes me wanna mess with her. She wouldn't knock me in the head with her sword though, right? Or would she...?

Xiangling
Xiangling

Summary

Hu Tao Tao enjoys pranking Xiangling, but fortunately Xiangling is a good sport about it.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

Xiangling's a riot! Only a little "boo" and she jumps, she's so easy to scare! Being in the industry that I am, I just love these kinds of people the most. Gotta keep it in check though, in case Guoba ends up toasting me instead.

Xiangling:

Is Hu Tao picking on you too? Ugh, that prankster always waits till I least expect it, creeps up on me from behind and then... Boo! ...then laughs herself silly. Hmph. But I can handle it, and she does bring me fermented plum blossoms once in a while so I can make flower cakes... so I don't hold a grudge.

Yun Jin
Yun Jin

Summary

Hu Tao and Yun Jin are friends that mutually respect each other's talents.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

Yun Jin always appears so graceful on formal occasions, but you'd be surprised how friendly she is in private! I made a bet with her once, and the loser had to sing lyrics of the winner's choice in their own singing style. My my, I wish you could have heard her operatic version of the Hilitune!

Yun Jin:

Ah yes, Hu Tao. Very expressive face, and she has a sharp mind too — you can be discussing the most mundane thing in the world, and she'll always bring out a string of witty remarks. I admire her a lot. There's never a dull moment when you have friends like her around.

Shenhe
Shenhe

Summary

Hu Tao and Shenhe know of each other but are not close.

Voice-Overs

Hu Tao:

She is quite the fascinating individual, completely different from anyone else I've encountered. Do you think if I started eating divine herbs and drinking the dew of the mountains every single day, I'd be able to look as pure and pristine as she does? Hehe...

Shenhe:

I often see her wandering in the woods singing strange songs. Actually, I must have heard all of her songs several times each by now. I'm used to her singing, but I still find it strange. That being said, I don't hate it either.

Xinyan
Xinyan

Summary

Hu Tao and Xinyan are friends that have bonded over creating music together.

Voice-Overs

Xinyan:

I've no clue what she's thinking, going around looking all happy-clappy like that when she's the head of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Always greets me cheerily too, saying "I like people who play with fire, they're good for business" or somethin' like that... She's a bit bizarre, I tell you.

Yanfei
Yanfei

Summary

Hu Tao and Yanfei have a business relationship. Yanfei is one of the few people who do not find Hu Tao's business tactics odd. In fact, she seems to approve of Hu Tao's work.

Voice-Overs

Yanfei:

I always hear people saying that the director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor has an unorthodox approach to business. They think she's gone a little non compos mentis after being in the funeral business so long... What are these people talking about? The Wangsheng Funeral Parlor provides a legitimate and necessary service, which is the cornerstone of any successful enterprise. Work is just work — there are no good and bad jobs, or lucky and unlucky jobs, just jobs that need doing.
If I had one gripe, it would be that the director rarely comes to me for legal advice, hmph...

Story Quests

Papilio Charontis Chapter Act I: Yet the Butterfly Flutters Away

The Traveler assists Hu Tao with her work at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. During the quest, the Traveler meets ghosts, learns about the history of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, and even enters the "Border" of life and death.

Events

The Exquisite Night Chimes

Version 3.4

Hu Tao teams up Xinyan and Yun Jin to perform at the Lantern Rite concert. Then she invites Zhongli, Xiao, Xingqiu, Chongyun, and Xiangling to dinner at Xinyue Kiosk to celebrate the Lantern Rite Festival. In the middle of dinner, Venti joins the party and the celebration becomes even more lively as old friends reunite and new friends are made.

Characters:

Xinyan
Xinyan
Yun Jin
Yun Jin
Zhongli
Zhongli
Xiao
Xiao
Xingqiu
Xingqiu
Chongyun
Chongyun
Xiangling
Xiangling
Venti
Venti

Concert Cutscene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXcQSUZuOKk

Bonus Appearance

Hu Tao: Hehe, Xingqiu, you have to be honest.

Xingqiu: Hm? Honest about what?

Hu Tao: How did you and Venti really meet?

Xingqiu: W– Why are you suddenly asking that...

Xiangling: Eh? Aren't they book buddies?

Xingqiu: Yeah! We met a few times at a book convention, that's all...

Hu Tao: Ohh? Really?

Hu Tao: With that extraordinary demeanor and literary talent, he's definitely not just any bard.

Hu Tao: If he's someone that could hold his ground in a conversation with the consultant, he needs to be as talented as me!

Xingqiu: Um, perhaps you're overthinking this matter...

Hu Tao: Ah...

Xiangling: Hu Tao, Xingqiu wouldn't lie to us...

Xingqiu: *sigh* Okay, I'll tell you the truth.

Xiangling: Huh!?

Chongyun: Xingqiu...!

Xingqiu: I'm actually a fan of Venti's poetry.

Xingqiu: You all know that I love reading, and sometimes come across poetry form Mondstadt.

Xingqiu: Among those works, I admire the ones penned by Venti the most. Just as Hu Tao said, his artistry is the reflection of his personality – remarkable grace and exceptional literary talent.

Xingqiu: I guess Venti didn't tell you the whole truth back at the restaurant because he didn't want to embarrass me in front of everyone... He's such a considerate person.

Chongyun: ...Yes, right. I can confirm that.

Chongyun: When Xingqiu was busy with other things, he asked me to buy him poetry books in secret.

Xiangling: I see...

Xiangling: That didn't sound like too much of a big deal. You could've told us right away.

Xingqiu: Well, I'm telling you now, aren't I?

Hu Tao: Oh... So that's your story...

Hu Tao: ...Ah, forget it. Let's drop this topic.

Hu Tao: It's not often that the four of us are all together. What should we do next? Hide–and– seek, hopscotch, or some shopping?

Chongyun: Since there's fourth of us... Why don't we borrow a mahjong set?

Fleeting Colors in Flight

Version 2.4

During the Lantern Rite Festival, the Traveler and Paimon join Hu Tao for dinner at the Third-Round Knockout with Xiangling, Guoba, and Zhongli.

Characters:

Xiangling
Xiangling
Zhongli
Zhongli
Guoba
Guoba

Bonus Appearance

Hu Tao: Well hello there, Traveler! A happy and healthy Lantern Rite to you!

Hu Tao: And what brings you here on this finest of days? Not business, I presume? So what is it? Need my help?

Traveler: (1) Just came to see you. (2) Just here to chat with you.

Hu Tao: Oh, I see! So you just missed me all of a sudden? Oh, you – why'd you have to go and be so thoughtful, hmm? I couldn't possibly bring myself to scare you with a ghost story now!

Hu Tao: To tell the truth, this Lantern Rite's been a busy one for me. I got Xiangling to give me a few recipes and I've been trying my hand at them. Since you're here, why don't you have a taste...

Hu Tao: Wh–What's that look for!? ...You're not leaving already are you? C'mon, don't go – I promise they don't taste that bad! And I promise, it's not a prank!

Moonlight Merriment

Version 2.1

In the Moonlight Merriment event, Xiangling asks for Hu Tao's opinion for creating a new dish for the cooking competition during the Moon Chase Festival.

Characters:

Xiangling
Xiangling
Hu Tao
Hu Tao
Guoba
Guoba

Other Character Appearances & References

Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Board

A board outside Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Clients use the wooden tiles to write down their commissions, before sliding them under the crack of the door.

Hu Tao's advertisements can be found on the back of each tile: "Buy one get free for the holder of this tile."

Feiyun Slope Bulletin Board

Message: If any residents see a zombie child out in the middle of the night, doing stretches or gathering herbs on the mountain, please don't be alarmed. Her name is Qiqi. She's a student of medicine who helps out at the Bubu Pharmacy, and she's completely harmless. – Baizhu, Bubu Pharmacy

Another Note: Life and death are up to fate. Why delay the inevitable? Why suffer to live alongside one who should already be dead and gone? Bring Qiqi to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and we will provide a comprehensive, stress–free funeral service that safely and respectfully returns her to the elements. Wouldn't that be grand?

Reply: Please, Director Hu, no more jokes.