Yanfei vs Hu Tao
The legal advisor vs. the funeral director
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Yanfei if…
- For a comfortable, ranged Vaporize experience without HP management
- When fighting groups of enemies where her AoE Charged attacks hit more targets
- If you have her at C4 and want a 'Tankfei' shielder for other carries
Pick Hu Tao if…
- When you need the absolute maximum single-target DPS for bosses
- If you have C1 and can master the dash-cancel or jump-cancel combos
- In teams with Xingqiu and Yelan for the ultimate Vaporize core
Hu Tao is significantly stronger in terms of raw damage potential, especially against bosses. Yanfei is a fantastic, easier-to-play alternative that offers better AoE and utility through her C4 shield.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yanfei
- 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 Yanfei
Xingqiu's Raincutter provides the consistent Hydro application required for Yanfei to trigger Vaporize on her heavy Charged Attacks. His damage reduction and minor healing also help protect Yanfei, who can be fragile during her casting animations.
With Hu Tao
Xingqiu is the cornerstone of Hu Tao's teams, providing the rapid Hydro application needed to Vaporize every hit of her Charged Attack string. His orbital swords also provide crucial interruption resistance, allowing Hu Tao to execute her combos without being staggered.
With Yanfei
Yelan's Depth-Clarion Dice provides off-field Hydro for Yanfei's Vaporize reactions while simultaneously granting a ramping DMG buff. This allows Yanfei's seals and Charged Attacks to hit significantly harder as the rotation progresses.
With Hu Tao
Yelan is a vital component of Hu Tao's 'Double Hydro' teams, offering Hydro Resonance to boost Hu Tao's HP-scaling damage. Her ramping DMG bonus also aligns perfectly with Hu Tao's field time, maximizing her damage towards the end of her infusion.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Surf's Up
Artifacts
Crimson Witch of Flames
Sands
Elemental Mastery / ATK %
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
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 a comfortable, ranged Vaporize experience without HP management
- When fighting groups of enemies where her AoE Charged attacks hit more targets
- If you have her at C4 and want a 'Tankfei' shielder for other carries
- When you need the absolute maximum single-target DPS for bosses
- If you have C1 and can master the dash-cancel or jump-cancel combos
- In teams with Xingqiu and Yelan for the ultimate Vaporize core