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Hu Tao

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Ascension Materials and Stats

Combat Talents

Hu%20Tao attack skill #1

Normal Attack: Secret Spear of Wangsheng

Normal Attack
Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Hu%20Tao attack skill #2

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."
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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.

Passive Talents

Hu%20Tao attack skill #1

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.
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Sanguine Rouge

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

Constellations

Hu%20Tao constellation skill #1

1. Crimson Bouquet

While in a Paramita Papilio state activated by Guide to Afterlife, Hu Tao's Charged Attacks do not consume Stamina.
Hu%20Tao constellation skill #2

2. 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.
Hu%20Tao constellation skill #3

3. Lingering Carmine

Increases the Level of Guide to Afterlife by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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4. 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.
Hu%20Tao constellation skill #5

5. Floral Incense

Increases the Level of Spirit Soother by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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6. 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, 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.

Gallery

Namecard

Plum Blossom Bouquet

Hu Tao namecard image

Namecard style. Director Hu Tao isn't scary at all. Probably.

Quotes

Hello

Yoh, now why might you be looking for me, hm? Oh, you didn't know? I'm the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao. Though by the looks of you... Radiant glow, healthy posture... Yes, you're definitely here for something other than that which falls within my regular line of work, aren't you?

Chat: Wangsheng Funeral Parlor

Wanna come over for tea?

Chat: Customers

One client, two clients, three clients!

Chat: Taking a Break

When the sun's out, bathe in sunlight. But when the moon's out, bathe in moonlight~

When It Rains

*sigh* What a bummer...

When Thunder Strikes

Lightning! Let's bolt!

When It Snows

Snow!

When It's Windy

Ahhhh~ What a nice breeze~

When the Wind Is Blowing

My hat's gonna get blown away!

Good Morning

Well are those who rise in the early morn, while those late to bed I shall forewarn~

Good Afternoon

Yo! Afternoon! Had lunch?

Good Evening

Hee-hee, moon's out, and so am I!

Good Night

Oh, you sleepy? Get some rest, I'm gonna take a walk by myself...

About Hu Tao: Name

Hu as in "Who put me in this coffin?" and Tao as in "I can't geT OUt!" Hehe... No, not funny?

About Hu Tao: Favorite Tricks

Lemme show you some fire tricks. First... Fire! And then... Whoosh! Fire butterfly! Be free!

About Us: Curiosity

You've been all over, so you must've seen a lot. When you've got the time, tell me your story, yea?

About Us: Night

Run around all you like during the day, but you should be careful during the night. When I'm not around, best keep your wits about you.

About Us: Helper

Need a hand, need a hand? I'm here! If you need some assistance, I'm here to give it my all to the very end!

About Us: Battle

Fighting's a pain. For me, it's not an objective so much as a means to an end. Using the means to reach the end, to fight for that which I will not compromise on — it's in this way that you and I are the same.

About the Vision

Vision... Vision...? Oh, this thing? Yeah, whatever...

Something to Share

We are entrusted by the people to loyally see out their wishes. Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is special, in that it carries a dual responsibility, to those both of this realm, and the next.

Interesting Things

Some plants only grow in gloomier spots with ample moonlight. You ever seen any? Oh, no? Well, I'll have to show you next time.

About Zhongli

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.

About Qiqi

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

About Baizhu

Baizhu? Ugh, that guy...

About Ningguang

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

About Beidou

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.

About Xingqiu

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!

About Chongyun

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

About Xiao

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

About Keqing

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...?

About Xiangling

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.

About Yun Jin

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!

About Shenhe

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? Oh~!

More About Hu Tao: I

â™ȘSilly-churl, billy-churl, silly-billy hilichurl. Frilly-churl, willy-churl, frilly-willy hilichurlâ™Ș Ah, hehe...

More About Hu Tao: II

Versemonger of the darkest alleys — that's me!

More About Hu Tao: III

If you ask me, there's nothing hard or scary about working at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, it's just a pain is all. It's a shame — others see us going out to work at night and just don't understand — and that's what scares them. *sigh* You all just don't understand!

More About Hu Tao: IV

I'm Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's 77th Funeral Director, my grandfather was the 75th. First thing I took over was funeral affairs. Haha, surprising huh? And just like that, it's already been a few years... Time really does go by so quickly.

More About Hu Tao: V

Balance must be maintained, and yet destinies remain variable. Death has its own rules, and yet is still hard to predict. Remember — no matter where, no matter when, no matter what the reason — one should never poke fun at death. Only once you know and respect death can you truly understand the value of life.

Hu Tao's Hobbies

A bright moon aloft amid the vast, clear skies... Moments like these are just perfect for writing poetry.

Hu Tao's Troubles

*sigh* I gotta find something fun to do... Sitting around doing nothing is a fate worse than death.

Favorite Food

â™ȘLa~la~la~ Steamed fish with a side of prawn dumplings~

Least Favorite Food

Qingxin Slime Condensate... Bleugh... Surely this is Xiangling getting payback...

Receiving a Gift: I

Splendid, splendid! Now, allow me to compose a poem in loving memory of this dish.

Receiving a Gift: II

Sure you don't want my help? C'mon, it's a great deal: cook twice the amount in the same time!

Receiving a Gift: III

Ugh, I declare this dish dead, rest in peace.

Birthday

Tonight the stars are dazzling and the moon majestic, it must be a special day... But just what day could it be... Haha, I know, I know! It's your birthday! It really is a great day.

Feelings About Ascension: Intro

O-ya? O-ya-ya-ya?

Feelings About Ascension: Building Up

Yeah, this is good, thanks!

Feelings About Ascension: Climax

I never imagined that I, Hu Tao, could ever be like this. Energy like a rushing torrent, a heart soaring like a gliding eagle! I feel great!

Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion

If I reach my full physical potential, then the next test is of the heart. It's largely thanks to you that I've been able to step foot into this uncharted territory. It is here that heart and soul are as one like clouds. Death is a constant for all among the multitudes that sit beneath the heavens.

Elemental Skill: I

Huh!

Elemental Skill: II

Chi!

Elemental Skill: III

Suh!

Elemental Burst: I

Time to go!

Elemental Burst: II

Cross over!

Elemental Burst: III

Pyre, pyre, pants on fire!

Sprint Start: I

Huyoh!

Sprint Start: II

Go~

Sprint Start: III

Hyu~

Deploying Wind Glider: I

With the wind~

Opening Treasure Chest: I

Jackpot!

Opening Treasure Chest: II

Oh, what a cute treasure coffin!

Opening Treasure Chest: III

If we bury it, maybe it'll spring back to life!

Low HP: I

Ayaya!

Low HP: II

Eeeeeee!

Low HP: III

This isn't good!

Ally at Low HP: I

Take it easy!

Ally at Low HP: II

Lemme have a go!

Fallen: I

Is it... my time?

Fallen: II

I'll remember that...

Fallen: III

Argh...

Heavy Hit Taken: I

Quit it!

Joining Party: I

Oh? Is it time for me to join you?

Joining Party: II

Good eye!

Joining Party: III

Send one, send 'em all!