Klee vs Hu Tao
The explosive Spark Knight vs. the funeral parlor's master
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Klee if…
- For Mono-Pyro teams where raw elemental application wins
- When you need to stagger heavy enemies (like Lawachurls) easily
- If you prefer a character that batteries the rest of the team
Pick Hu Tao if…
- For the absolute highest single-target DPS floor in the game
- When you have Xingqiu/Yelan to enable Vaporize
- If you want a more survivable character with high self-healing
Hu Tao is significantly more powerful in the current meta due to her Vaporize scaling and single-target dominance. Klee offers niche utility in Mono-Pyro and unmatched stagger, but requires exhausting animation canceling to reach her potential.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Klee
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Hu Tao
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Klee
Bennett is nearly mandatory for Klee because he provides the massive ATK buff her low base stats desperately need to remain competitive. He also acts as a battery for her 60-cost burst and enables Pyro Resonance for an additional 25% ATK bonus. Together, they form the foundation of most Klee mono-pyro or vaporize teams.
With Hu Tao
Bennett is a staple for Hu Tao, but primarily as a healer and buffer in specific 'VV Vape' setups where he can apply Pyro for an Anemo unit to swirl. While his ATK buff is less valuable to Hu Tao due to her HP-to-ATK conversion, his Pyro application and resonance are still beneficial. His healing must be managed carefully to keep Hu Tao below the 50% HP threshold if maximizing her passive is a priority.
With Klee
Kazuha is one of Klee's best teammates because his Elemental Skill can pull in her Jumpy Dumpty mines, ensuring they actually hit and damage enemies. He provides a significant Pyro DMG buff and 40% RES shred via Viridescent Venerer, which is vital for Klee's pure elemental damage. His grouping also helps keep enemies within the small AoE of Klee's normal and charged attacks.
With Hu Tao
Kazuha is essential for Hu Tao teams that include a second Pyro unit like Bennett or Amber, as he can swirl Pyro to provide a DMG buff and RES shred. This significantly increases Hu Tao's personal damage beyond what a typical double-hydro team can offer. His grouping also helps Hu Tao hit multiple enemies with her limited-range Charged Attacks and Elemental Burst.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
The Widsith
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK %
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge to ~140 > CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery (Only in Reaction Teams)
Weapon
Staff of Homa
Artifacts
Crimson Witch of Flames
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- For Mono-Pyro teams where raw elemental application wins
- When you need to stagger heavy enemies (like Lawachurls) easily
- If you prefer a character that batteries the rest of the team
- For the absolute highest single-target DPS floor in the game
- When you have Xingqiu/Yelan to enable Vaporize
- If you want a more survivable character with high self-healing