Hu Tao is an S-teir Pyro DPS character with a unique playstyle that requires some practise due to some unusual animation cancel tactics. Gamers must also maintain watch of their HP at all times, since Hu Tao receives large damage bonuses if her health falls below 50%. This implies that players must surround her with powerful shields, such as the Geo Archon Zhongli.
Several players believe that one of the reasons Yelan was able to outsell Hu Tao is that the recent addition of the Dendro elemental reactions has made Hydro the most powerful element in Genshin Impact. At the time of Yelan’s debut, a large portion of the community despised her kit, with many fans believing that she is simply a slightly stronger five-star version of Xingqiu.
