Hu Tao

Hu Tao
Hu TaoNameHu Tao
TitleFragrance in Thaw
OccupationWangsheng Funeral Parlor
AssociationLIYUE
RarityRaritystrRaritystrRaritystrRaritystrRaritystr
WeaponWeapon Polearm
ElementElement Pyro
Day of Birth15
Month of Birth7
Vision (Introduced)Pyro
Constellation (Introduced)Papilio Charontis
Chinese Seuyu陶典
Japanese Seuyu高橋李依
English SeuyuBrianna Knickerbocker
Korean SeuyuKim Ha-ru
DescriptionThe 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She took over the business at a rather young age.
Character Ascension Materials
Agnidus Agate Sliver
Agnidus Agate Fragment
Agnidus Agate Chunk
Agnidus Agate Gemstone
Juvenile Jade
Silk Flower
Whopperflower Nectar
Shimmering Nectar
Energy Nectar
Skill Ascension Materials
Teachings of Diligence
Guide to Diligence
Philosophies of Diligence
Shard of a Foul Legacy
Crown of Insight

Table of Content
Stats
Skills
Skill Ascension
Related Items
Gallery
Sounds
Quotes
Stories

Stats

LvHPAtkDefCritRate%CritDMG%Bonus CritDMG%MaterialsTotal Materials
112118.2968.215.0%50.0%0%
20314121.49176.935.0%50.0%0%
Agnidus Agate Sliver1
Silk Flower3
Whopperflower Nectar3
Mora20000
Agnidus Agate Sliver1
Silk Flower3
Whopperflower Nectar3
Mora20000
20+417928.6235.415.0%50.0%0%
40625342.79352.255.0%50.0%0%
Agnidus Agate Fragment3
Juvenile Jade2
Silk Flower10
Whopperflower Nectar15
Mora40000
Agnidus Agate Sliver1
Silk Flower13
Whopperflower Nectar18
Mora60000
Agnidus Agate Fragment3
Juvenile Jade2
40+699047.84393.85.0%50.0%9.6%
50804255.04453.075.0%50.0%9.6%
Agnidus Agate Fragment6
Juvenile Jade4
Silk Flower20
Shimmering Nectar12
Mora60000
Agnidus Agate Sliver1
Silk Flower33
Whopperflower Nectar18
Mora120K
Agnidus Agate Fragment9
Juvenile Jade6
Shimmering Nectar12
50+902661.77508.475.0%50.0%19.2%
601008969.04568.365.0%50.0%19.2%
Agnidus Agate Chunk3
Juvenile Jade8
Silk Flower30
Shimmering Nectar18
Mora80000
Agnidus Agate Sliver1
Silk Flower63
Whopperflower Nectar18
Mora200K
Agnidus Agate Fragment9
Juvenile Jade14
Shimmering Nectar30
Agnidus Agate Chunk3
60+1082674.09609.915.0%50.0%19.2%
701189981.43670.345.0%50.0%19.2%
Agnidus Agate Chunk6
Juvenile Jade12
Silk Flower45
Energy Nectar12
Mora100K
Agnidus Agate Sliver1
Silk Flower108
Whopperflower Nectar18
Mora300K
Agnidus Agate Fragment9
Juvenile Jade26
Shimmering Nectar30
Agnidus Agate Chunk9
Energy Nectar12
70+1263786.48711.95.0%50.0%28.8%
801372193.9773.015.0%50.0%28.8%
Agnidus Agate Gemstone6
Juvenile Jade20
Silk Flower60
Energy Nectar24
Mora120K
Agnidus Agate Sliver1
Silk Flower168
Whopperflower Nectar18
Mora420K
Agnidus Agate Fragment9
Juvenile Jade46
Shimmering Nectar30
Agnidus Agate Chunk9
Energy Nectar36
Agnidus Agate Gemstone6
80+1445998.95814.565.0%50.0%38.4%
9015552106.43876.155.0%50.0%38.4%

Skills

Active Skils

Normal Attack: Secret Spear of WangshengNormal 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.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
1-Hit DMG46.89%50.08%53.28%57.54%60.74%64.47%69.26%74.06%78.85%83.65%88.44%93.24%98.04%102.83%107.63%
2-Hit DMG48.25%51.54%54.83%59.22%62.51%66.35%71.28%76.22%81.15%86.09%91.02%95.96%100.89%105.83%110.76%
3-Hit DMG61.05%65.21%69.38%74.92%79.09%83.94%90.19%96.43%102.67%108.92%115.16%121.41%127.65%133.89%140.14%
4-Hit DMG65.64%70.12%74.59%80.56%85.03%90.26%96.97%103.68%110.4%117.11%123.82%130.54%137.25%143.96%150.68%
5-Hit DMG33.27% + 35.2%35.54% + 37.6%37.81% + 40%40.84% + 43.2%43.1% + 45.6%45.75% + 48.4%49.15% + 52%52.56% + 55.6%55.96% + 59.2%59.36% + 62.8%62.77% + 66.4%66.17% + 70%69.57% + 73.6%72.98% + 77.2%76.38% + 80.8%
6-Hit DMG85.96%91.82%97.68%105.49%111.36%118.19%126.98%135.78%144.57%153.36%162.15%170.94%179.73%188.52%197.31%
Charged Attack135.96%145.23%154.5%166.86%176.13%186.94%200.85%214.76%228.66%242.56%256.47%270.37%284.28%298.18%312.09%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost252525252525252525252525252525
Plunge DMG65.42%69.88%74.34%80.29%84.75%89.95%96.64%103.33%110.02%116.71%123.4%130.1%136.79%143.48%150.17%
Low/High Plunge DMG130.81% / 163.39%139.73% / 174.53%148.65% / 185.67%160.54% / 200.52%169.46% / 211.66%179.86% / 224.66%193.24% / 241.37%206.62% / 258.08%220% / 274.79%233.38% / 291.5%246.76% / 308.21%260.13% / 324.92%273.51% / 341.63%286.89% / 358.34%300.27% / 375.05%
Guide to AfterlifeGuide 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."
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Activation Cost30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP30% Current HP
ATK Increase3.84% Max HP4.07% Max HP4.3% Max HP4.6% Max HP4.83% Max HP5.06% Max HP5.36% Max HP5.66% Max HP5.96% Max HP6.26% Max HP6.55% Max HP6.85% Max HP7.15% Max HP7.45% Max HP7.75% Max HP
Blood Blossom DMG64%68.8%73.6%80%84.8%89.6%96%102.4%108.8%115.2%121.6%128%136%144%152%
Blood Blossom Duration8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s
Duration9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s
CD16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s
Spirit SootherSpirit 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.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Skill DMG303.27%321.43%339.59%363.2%381.36%399.52%423.13%446.74%470.34%493.95%517.56%541.17%564.78%588.38%611.99%
Low HP Skill DMG379.09%401.79%424.49%454%476.7%499.4%528.91%558.42%587.93%617.44%646.95%676.46%705.97%735.48%764.99%
Skill HP Regeneration6.26% Max HP6.64% Max HP7.01% Max HP7.5% Max HP7.87% Max HP8.25% Max HP8.74% Max HP9.22% Max HP9.71% Max HP10.2% Max HP10.69% Max HP11.17% Max HP11.66% Max HP12.15% Max HP12.64% Max HP
Low HP Skill Regeneration8.35% Max HP8.85% Max HP9.35% Max HP10% Max HP10.5% Max HP11% Max HP11.65% Max HP12.3% Max HP12.95% Max HP13.6% Max HP14.25% Max HP14.9% Max HP15.55% Max HP16.2% Max HP16.85% Max HP
CD15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s
Energy Cost606060606060606060606060606060

Passive Skills

The More the MerrierThe 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 ByFlutter 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 RougeSanguine Rouge
When Hu Tao's HP is equal to or less than 50%, her Pyro DMG Bonus is increased by 33%.

Constellations

Crimson BouquetCrimson Bouquet
While in a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife, Hu Tao's Charged Attacks do not consume Stamina.
Ominous RainfallOminous 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 CarmineLingering Carmine
Increases the Level of Guide to Afterlife by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Garden of Eternal RestGarden 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 IncenseFloral Incense
Increases the Level of Spirit Soother by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Butterfly's EmbraceButterfly'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.

Skill Ascension

Sounds

TitleENCNJPKR
Party Switch
Opening Chest
Normal Attack
Medium Attack
Heavy Attack
Taking Damage (Low)
Taking Damage (High)
Battle Skill #1
Battle Skill #3
Sprinting Starts
Jumping
Climbing
Heavy Breathing (Climbing)
Open World Gliding (Start)
Open World Idle
Fainting
Idle Performance

Quotes

Audio Language:
TitleVoiceOver
Hello
Chat: Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
Chat: Customers
Chat: Taking a Break
When It Rains
When Thunder Strikes
When It Snows
When It's Windy
When the Wind Is Blowing
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Evening
Good Night
About Hu Tao: Name
About Hu Tao: Favorite Tricks
About Us: Curiosity
About Us: Night
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
About Us: Helper
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
About Us: Battle
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
About the Vision
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Something to Share
Interesting Things
About Zhongli
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Qiqi
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Baizhu
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Ningguang
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Beidou
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Xingqiu
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Chongyun
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Xiao
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Keqing
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Xiangling
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Yun Jin
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Shenhe
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
More About Hu Tao: I
More About Hu Tao: II
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 3
More About Hu Tao: III
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
More About Hu Tao: IV
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 5
More About Hu Tao: V
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
Hu Tao's Hobbies
Hu Tao's Troubles
Favorite Food
Least Favorite Food
Receiving a Gift: I
Receiving a Gift: II
Receiving a Gift: III
Birthday
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 1
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 2
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 4
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 6
Elemental Skill: I
Elemental Skill: II
Elemental Skill: III
Elemental Burst: I
Elemental Burst: II
Elemental Burst: III
Sprint Start: I
Sprint Start: II
Sprint Start: III
Deploying Wind Glider: I
Opening Treasure Chest: I
Opening Treasure Chest: II
Opening Treasure Chest: III
Low HP: I
Low HP: II
Low HP: III
Ally at Low HP: I
Ally at Low HP: II
Fallen: I
Fallen: II
Fallen: III
Heavy Hit Taken: I
Joining Party: I
Joining Party: II
Joining Party: III

Stories

TitleText
Character DetailsThe 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 1Funeral 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.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 2
Character Story 2Fortunately, 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.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 3
Character Story 3The 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!"
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Character Story 4Not 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.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 5
Character Story 5Hu 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.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
Harmony Hexagram HatThis 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.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
VisionThis 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.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6

34 responses to “Hu Tao”

  1. one of the few 5star who doesn’t have her sign set… crimson is very good, shime can work, but none of them is 100% for her
    and crimson still proc just once wit hher E…
    in 2 months it’s 3 years of tao… how long to get her set?

      
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    • Considering Hu Tao’s playstyle, which often revolves around Vaporize reactions with her Pyro element and a focus on charged attacks, here is a dedicated artifact set:

      **Ephemeral Wisp**

      – **2-Piece Set:**
      – Increases Charged Attack DMG by 20%.

      – **4-Piece Set:**
      – **Fiery Requiem:** Upon triggering a Vaporize reaction, increases Pyro DMG by 25% for 10s. Additionally, if the Vaporize reaction is triggered by a Charged Attack, the CRIT Rate of Charged Attacks is increased by 15% for 10s.
      – **Soul’s Resilience:** When Hu Tao’s HP is below 50%, her resistance to interruption is greatly increased, and she gains a 15% Pyro DMG Bonus. After using an Elemental Skill, her next two Charged Attacks have their Stamina cost reduced by 50% and deal an additional 15% DMG.

      The 2-Piece set directly boosts Hu Tao’s Charged Attack damage, a core component of her high DPS output. The 4-Piece set, Fiery Requiem, aims to enhance her Vaporize damage, which is a key reaction for maximizing her output, especially when paired with Hydro characters. The additional CRIT Rate for Charged Attacks after triggering Vaporize aligns with her playstyle of weaving in powerful Charged Attacks.

      Soul’s Resilience further capitalizes on her low HP playstyle by not only increasing her survivability with interruption resistance but also bolstering her Pyro DMG, essential for her elemental skills and reactions. The reduction in stamina cost for Charged Attacks ensures she can sustain her aggressive playstyle longer, and the bonus damage helps in maintaining high DPS output. This set would cater to a Hu Tao player looking to maximize Vaporize reaction damage and Charged Attack efficiency, keeping her on the field as a formidable and persistent damage dealer.

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