Yoimiya vs Hu Tao
The fireworks queen vs. the queen of Vaporize
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Yoimiya if…
- Against mobile or flying enemies (Specters, Thunder Manifestation)
- When you want a high-damage carry without needing complex combos
- If you have a strong shielder like Zhongli to prevent interruptions
Pick Hu Tao if…
- When you need the absolute highest single-target DPS for the Abyss
- If you have C1 and Staff of Homa to maximize her potential
- When you are willing to master dash-canceling for maximum efficiency
Hu Tao remains the superior damage dealer for high-skill players, but Yoimiya is much easier to play and excels against annoying, mobile enemies. Choose Yoimiya for comfort and Hu Tao for records.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yoimiya
- 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 Yoimiya
Yelan's coordinated attacks from Depth-Clarion Dice track Yoimiya's rapid Normal Attacks perfectly, ensuring consistent Vaporize procs. Her ramping DMG buff also builds up as Yoimiya progresses through her attack string, maximizing the damage of her final, hardest-hitting shots.
With Hu Tao
Yelan provides Hu Tao with the necessary Hydro application for Vaporize while offering a massive DMG buff from her passive. The Hydro Resonance they share increases Hu Tao's Max HP, directly boosting the ATK bonus she receives from her Elemental Skill.
With Yoimiya
Zhongli's Jade Shield is mandatory for Yoimiya to prevent her fragile N5 attack string from being interrupted by enemy hits. This allows her to complete her highest-multiplier attacks safely while benefiting from the 20% universal RES shred.
With Hu Tao
Zhongli provides Hu Tao with the ultimate protection, allowing her to safely play at low HP to maximize her passives and Homa buffs. His RES shred and the access to Geo Resonance make him a staple for high-comfort, high-damage Hu Tao teams.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Thundering Pulse
Artifacts
Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Sands
ATK % or Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate or CRIT 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?
- Against mobile or flying enemies (Specters, Thunder Manifestation)
- When you want a high-damage carry without needing complex combos
- If you have a strong shielder like Zhongli to prevent interruptions
- When you need the absolute highest single-target DPS for the Abyss
- If you have C1 and Staff of Homa to maximize her potential
- When you are willing to master dash-canceling for maximum efficiency