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Genshin Impact Xingqiu Build

Hydro
SwordSword HydroHydro Feiyun Commerce Guild 9/10 Fabulae Textile Taishan Mansion
A young man carrying a longsword who is frequently seen at book booths. He has a chivalrous heart and yearns for justice and fairness for all.

Best builds for Xingqiu

HIGH ENERGY REQUIREMENT (OFF-FIELD DPS) Build

Weapons

1
Favonius Sword
Favonius Sword

Energy Recharge

Generates white particles on CRIT, lowering team ER requirements. Prioritize CRIT Rate to proc reliably.

2
Skyward Blade
Skyward Blade

Energy Recharge

High base ATK and Energy Recharge substat. Passive adds energy regeneration and small vacuum blades for extra damage.

3
Amenoma Kageuchi
Amenoma KageuchiR5

ATK%

Provides Energy Recharge and refunds energy after using Skill. Effective with consistent skill usage.

4
Fleuve Cendre Ferryman
Fleuve Cendre FerrymanR5

Energy Recharge

Grants Energy Recharge and increases Skill CRIT Rate. Boosts energy generation and personal damage.

5
Sacrificial Sword
Sacrificial SwordR4+

Energy Recharge

Resets Skill cooldown, doubling particle generation. Ideal for meeting ER needs when substats are lacking.

6
Athame Artis
Athame Artis

CRIT Rate

Assumed to provide Energy Recharge and offensive stats. Use to ease ER requirements while maintaining damage.

7
Primordial Jade Cutter
Primordial Jade Cutter

CRIT Rate

High CRIT Rate and HP% to ATK conversion. No ER, so pair with high ER substats. Maximizes personal damage.

8
Freedom-Sworn
Freedom-Sworn

Elemental Mastery

Boosts team Elemental Mastery and ATK. Low ER, ideal only when ER needs are already met by artifacts.

Artifacts

1
Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate
4

4-piece converts Energy Recharge into Burst damage. Best-in-slot for this setup, maximizing both ER and damage.

2
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
4

4-piece increases party ATK after Burst. Use as a supportive alternative if teammates lack ATK buffs.

3
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
4

Assumed 2-piece Hydro DMG bonus. Pairs with another 2-piece for a mixed set when ER is sufficient.

4
Nymph's Dream
Nymph's Dream
4

4-piece boosts Hydro DMG and Skill/Burst after normal attacks. Less consistent off-field but high ceiling.

5
A Day Carved From Rising Winds
A Day Carved From Rising Winds
4

Assumed 2-piece ATK% bonus. Simple filler set to boost personal damage when ER needs are already met.

Choose 2
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
2
Hydro DMG Bonus +15% set
Hydro DMG Bonus +15% set
2
ATK +18% set
ATK +18% set
2
Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate
2

4-piece increases party ATK after Burst. Use as a supportive alternative if teammates lack ATK buffs.

7
Blizzard Strayer
Blizzard Strayer
4

2-piece Cryo DMG bonus does not directly benefit; only use if farming efficiency demands it.

Substats Priority

1CRIT Rate
2CRIT DMG
3ATK%
4Energy Recharge

Talents Priority

1QBurst
2ESkill
3NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Goblet

Hydro DMG Bonus

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Rotations: Quick: Skill → dash → Burst → N1
Longer (C4+): Burst → N1 → Skill → dash → N2* *One can use the Book trick method instead of the final N2 — pause by opening a menu for a second to allow him to collect the particles.

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Weapons

1
Sacrificial Sword
Sacrificial Sword

Energy Recharge

2
Favonius Sword
Favonius Sword

Energy Recharge

3
Skyward Blade
Skyward Blade

Energy Recharge

4
Skyrider Sword
Skyrider Sword

Energy Recharge

5
Harbinger of Dawn
Harbinger of Dawn

CRIT DMG

Artifacts

1
Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate
4
2
Heart of Depth
Heart of Depth
2
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
2
3
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
4
4
Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate
2
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
2
5
Resolution of Sojourner
Resolution of Sojourner
4

Best teams for Xingqiu

1

Xingqiu Vaporize Team #1

SS

The Vaporize DMG of whole team is maximized by Kazuha(C2)’s Bonus. Xiangling and Bennett allow the team to trigger Vaporize all the time.

Maximize Vaporize damage using Kazuha's DMG bonus and resistance shred, while Xiangling and Bennett provide consistent Pyro application.

Team composition: Xiangling (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Xiangling — Pyro Main DPS
Pyro
Main DPSXianglingPyro
Xingqiu — Hydro Sub DPS
Hydro
Sub DPSXingqiuHydro
Kaedehara Kazuha — Anemo Support
Anemo
SupportKaedehara KazuhaAnemo
Bennett — Pyro Support
Pyro
SupportBennettPyro
Xiangling·Pyro Main DPS

Xiangling's Burst provides huge amount of DMG and continuous Pyro attachment for Xingqiu to trigger Vaporize.

Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

Xingqiu is the Sub DPS, his DMG is amplified by the Vaporize in this team.

Weapons: Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Heart of Depth

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha·Anemo Support

Kazuha can assist the team by grouping enemies, applying crowd control, providing DMG buff to teammates and reduce Elemental Resistance of enemies.

Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting

Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer

Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Bennett·Pyro Support

Bennett’s Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

2

Xingqiu Vaporize Team #2

SS

The Vaporize DMG of whole team is maximized by Sucrose(C6)’s Bonus. Xiangling and Bennett allow the team to trigger Vaporize all the time.

Maximize Vaporize damage using Sucrose's C6 bonus, with Xiangling and Bennett providing continuous Pyro application for Xingqiu's Hydro to react.

Team composition: Xiangling (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Xiangling — Pyro Main DPS
Pyro
Main DPSXianglingPyro
Xingqiu — Hydro Sub DPS
Hydro
Sub DPSXingqiuHydro
Sucrose — Anemo Support
Anemo
SupportSucroseAnemo
Bennett — Pyro Support
Pyro
SupportBennettPyro
Xiangling·Pyro Main DPS

Xiangling’s Elemental Burst provides huge amount of DMG and continuous Pyro attachment for Xingqiu to trigger Vaporize.

Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

Xingqiu is the Sub DPS, his DMG is amplified by Vaporize in this team.

Weapons: Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Heart of Depth

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Sucrose·Anemo Support

Sucrose can assist the team by grouping enemies together, applying crowd control, provide DMG buff to teammates and reduce Elemental Resistance of enemies.

Weapons: Skyward Atlas, Sacrificial Fragments

Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer

Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Bennett·Pyro Support

Bennett’s Elemental Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

3

Xingqiu Electro-Charged Team

S

Electro-Charged team that maximizes <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG with Kujou Sara's C6 CRIT DMG bonus and consistent Electro-Charged reactions.

Maximize Electro DMG using Kujou Sara's C6 Electro CRIT DMG bonus, with Xingqiu providing Hydro for Electro-Charged reactions. Raiden Shogun benefits from high energy costs to boost her Burst damage.

Team composition: Raiden Shogun (Electro Main DPS), Kujou Sara (Electro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Raiden Shogun — Electro Main DPS
Electro
Main DPSRaiden ShogunElectro
Kujou Sara — Electro Sub DPS
Electro
C6
Sub DPSKujou SaraElectro
Xingqiu — Hydro Sub DPS
Hydro
Sub DPSXingqiuHydro
Bennett — Pyro Support
Pyro
SupportBennettPyro
Raiden Shogun·Electro Main DPS

Main DPS whose Burst damage scales with team's energy consumption. Provides energy recharge and burst damage buff.

Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Kujou Sara·Electro Sub DPSC6

Provides ATK bonus and at C6 boosts <element type='electro'>Electro</element> CRIT DMG for teammates. High energy cost benefits Raiden.

Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

Continuously applies <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> via Burst to trigger Electro-Charged with Raiden.

Weapons: Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Heart of Depth

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Bennett·Pyro Support

Provides huge ATK buff and healing with Burst.

Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

4

Xingqiu Permafrost Team #1

SS

A team that uses Ayaka's Cryo DMG with Xingqiu's Hydro to trigger Freeze, with Venti grouping and Diona protecting.

Ayaka's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Xingqiu to trigger Freeze. Venti's Burst groups enemies and spreads Hydro attachment, while Diona provides shields and healing to maintain a safe environment.

Team composition: Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Venti (Anemo Sub DPS), Diona (Cryo Support)

Kamisato Ayaka — Cryo Main DPS
Cryo
Main DPSKamisato AyakaCryo
Xingqiu — Hydro Sub DPS
Hydro
Sub DPSXingqiuHydro
Venti — Anemo Sub DPS
Anemo
Sub DPSVentiAnemo
Diona — Cryo Support
Cryo
SupportDionaCryo
Kamisato Ayaka·Cryo Main DPS

Deals DMG primarily through her Elemental Burst. Her Cryo reacts with Hydro to trigger Freeze.

Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi

Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

Elemental Burst provides DMG increase and attaches Hydro to enemies with help from Venti.

Weapons: Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Venti·Anemo Sub DPS

Elemental Burst groups enemies and spreads Hydro attachment from Xingqiu to nearby foes.

Weapons: Elegy for the End, Rust

Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Diona·Cryo Support

Shield provides safe environment for team members and helps boost Ayaka's Elemental Burst recharge.

Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

5

Xingqiu Permafrost Team #2

SS

Xingqiu is a Sub DPS in the team. Ganyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Xingqiu to trigger Freezing.

Ganyu's Cryo DMG and Xingqiu's Hydro attachment trigger Freezing to control enemies.

Team composition: Ganyu (Cryo Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Diona (Cryo Support)

Ganyu — Cryo Main DPS
Cryo
Main DPSGanyuCryo
Xingqiu — Hydro Sub DPS
Hydro
Sub DPSXingqiuHydro
Kaedehara Kazuha — Anemo Support
Anemo
SupportKaedehara KazuhaAnemo
Diona — Cryo Support
Cryo
SupportDionaCryo
Ganyu·Cryo Main DPS

Ganyu deals DMG by her Elemental Burst, and her Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Xingqiu to trigger Freezing.

Weapons: Amos' Bow, Prototype Crescent

Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Blizzard Strayer

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst can provide DMG increase, and she attaches Hydro element to enemies with aid of Venti.

Weapons: Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha·Anemo Support

Kazuha can assist the team by grouping enemies together, applying crowd control, provide DMG buff to teammates and reduce Elemental Resistance of enemies.

Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting

Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer

Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Diona·Cryo Support

Diona's shield provides safe environment for team members, and help boost the recharge of Ganyu's Elemental Burst.

Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Xingqiu Skills

Passive Talents

Hydropathic

Hydropathic

Ascension Phase 1
When a Rain Sword is shattered or when its duration expires, it regenerates the current character's HP based on 6% of Xingqiu's Max HP.
Blades Amidst Raindrops

Blades Amidst Raindrops

Ascension Phase 4
Xingqiu gains a 20% Hydro DMG Bonus.
Flash of Genius

Flash of Genius

Passive
When Xingqiu crafts Character Talent Materials, he has a 25% chance to refund a portion of the crafting materials used.

Constellations

The Scent Remained

The Scent Remained

C1
Increases the maximum number of Rain Swords by 1.
Rainbow Upon the Azure Sky

Rainbow Upon the Azure Sky

C2
Extends the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3s.
Decreases the Hydro RES of opponents hit by sword rain attacks by 15% for 4s.
Weaver of Verses

Weaver of Verses

C3
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Evilsoother

Evilsoother

C4
Throughout the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter, the DMG dealt by Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen is increased by 50%.
Embrace of Rain

Embrace of Rain

C5
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Hence, Call Them My Own Verses

Hence, Call Them My Own Verses

C6
Activating 2 of Guhua Sword: Raincutter's sword rain attacks greatly enhances the third sword rain attack. On hit, the third sword rain attack also regenerates 3 Energy for Xingqiu.

Outfits

Bamboo Rain

Bamboo Rain

Bamboo Rain icon

Formal wear prepared by the Feiyun Commerce Guild for Xingqiu. The bamboo prints are refined and the cut is most flattering, but Xingqiu's favorite aspect of the outfit is its inner pockets, into which a thinner novel might be stuffed.

Azure Silk

Azure Silk

Azure Silk icon
Default

Xingqiu's outfit. Fine robes woven from the high-quality silk sold by the Feiyun Commerce Guild.

Stats

Before Ascension
After Ascension
Ascend
-
1
Base HP
-
857
Base ATK
-
17
Base DEF
-
64
ATK%
-
0.0%

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Varunada Lazurite Sliver

1

Varunada Lazurite Fragment

9

Varunada Lazurite Chunk

9

Varunada Lazurite Gemstone

6

Cleansing Heart

46

Silk Flower

168

Damaged Mask

18

Stained Mask

30

Ominous Mask

36

LevelMoraMaterials
Lv.40
20,000
1
1
—
3
3
3
3
Lv.50
40,000
3
3
2
2
10
10
15
15
Lv.60
60,000
6
6
4
4
20
20
12
12
Lv.70
80,000
3
3
8
8
30
30
18
18
Lv.80
100,000
6
6
12
12
45
45
12
12
Lv.90
120,000
6
6
20
20
60
60
24
24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Gold

3

Guide to Gold

21

Philosophies of Gold

38

Damaged Mask

6

Stained Mask

22

Ominous Mask

31

Tail of Boreas

6

Crown of Insight

1

LevelMoraMaterials
Lv.1→2
12,500
3
6
Lv.2→3
17,500
2
3
Lv.3→4
25,000
4
4
Lv.4→5
30,000
6
6
Lv.5→6
37,500
9
9
Lv.6→7
120,000
4
4
1
Lv.7→8
260,000
6
6
1
Lv.8→9
450,000
12
9
2
Lv.9→10
700,000
16
12
2
1