Tantalum element was used to improve wear resistance of laser clad NiCrBSi coating (Ni60) heat treated at 900 °C. Microstructure, microhardness and wear resistance of the pure NiCrBSi and Ta reinforced NiCrBSi coatings were investigated. The coatings were analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS). The phase constitution was identified using X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments. Dry sliding wear tests were carried out on a pin-on-disc tribometer to study wear behavior. The results show M7C3 and M23C6 carbides were decomposed after 900 °C heat treatment, which resulted in the decrease in the microhardness of the coatings. However, after the heat treatment, the Ta reinforced NiCrBSi composite coating had higher microhardness and wear resistance compared to pure NiCrBSi coating since in situ TaC particles in the composite coating were not decomposed due to its high thermal stability.