 Hu Tao |  Pyro |  Polearm |  Liyue |
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There are many types of Constellations in Genshin Impact, and some are naturally more important than the other. For example, a mere ATK boost of Raiden Shogun's C4 is far less important than her C2, despite being significantly harder to get.
The same pattern can be seen with Genshin Impact Hu Tao, where her earlier Constellation is more important than the later ones. This article will explain what each Hu Tao Constellation does and whether or not they're worth pursuing.
Is Getting Hu Tao Constellations Worth It In Genshin Impact?
For anyone that is looking to main her, yes, Hu Tao’s Constellations are worth it in Genshin Impact, especially her C1. Hu Tao’s gameplay drastically changes when she gains her first Constellation. Her other Constellations still bring more DMG and exciting new abilities, yet they’re not as important and game-changing. Even if players are not the type to go after 5-star Constellations in Genshin Impact, getting her C1 is extremely recommended.
C1 - Crimson Bouquet
- Effect: While in a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife, Hu Tao's Charge Attacks do not consume Stamina.
- Importance: Priority
When Hu Tao uses her Elemental Skill, she gets the key to an infinite amount of Charged attacks. This is crucial for her gameplay since her Charges are where most of her DMG comes from. The process of animation canceling will also get smoother as players will have more stamina to spare.
C2 - Ominous Rainfall
- Effect: 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.
- Importance: Medium
Hu Tao’s Blood Blossom effect is a tool to keep her Pyro application active, even when she leaves the field. At C0, Blood Blossom doesn’t scale with Hu Tao’s HP, which is where players would be heavily investing in Hu Tao. After unlocking C2 Hu Tao, the Blood Blossom will start scaling with her HP, dealing more DMG and having a more useful role in Hu Tao’s kit in Genshin Impact.
C4 - Garden of Eternal Rest
- Effect: 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.
- Importance: Medium
Increasing Hu Tao’s teammates' CRIT Rate by 12% can be important, but not when it’s a C4 Hu Tao effect. This effect doesn’t add too much to her kit or change how players should play Hu Tao.
C6 - Butterfly's Embrace
- Effect: 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 and can only occur once every 60s.
- Importance: High
Players who own C6 Hu Tao can be extremely aggressive with her, not worrying about her falling during combat. But there are a couple of notes to see through all these fancy effects. First, Hu Tao can’t operate without a Genshin Impact shielder or a healer that takes the role of making sure she’s staying alive. So having increased physical, Elemental, and interruption resistance doesn’t really add anything to her defensive or offensive gameplay. Finally, as a DPS, Hu Tao can’t perform without having a decent amount of CRIT Rate to amplify her DMG. So having her CRIT Rate increased by 100% for 10 seconds doesn’t add much to her kit.
Genshin Impact is now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
