Genshin Impact Xinyan Build
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Pyro "The Red Strings" 16/10 Fila Ignium Taishan Mansion Liyue's sole rock 'n' roll musician. She rebels against ossified prejudices using her music and passionate singing.
Best builds for Xinyan
PHYSICAL DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
Boosts DEF and grants Normal Attack damage scaling from DEF, synergizing with Xinyan's Skill shield.
Energy Recharge
Provides Energy Recharge and vacuum blades that deal Physical damage, helping batterying and adding off-field damage.
CRIT Rate
Grants stacking DMG% Bonus over time. Requires careful play to avoid losing stacks, but offers high consistent damage.
ATK%
Increases ATK% and provides a shield strength bonus. Pairs well with a shielder to maximize the ATK buff.
Physical DMG Bonus
High Physical DMG Bonus and a team-wide ATK Speed buff, accelerating Xinyan's spin combos.
ATK%
Massive ATK% boost, with a team ATK buff on low HP enemies. A straightforward stat stick.
ATK%
Provides ATK% and increases Burst damage by a percentage – good for nuking with Xinyan's ult.
Physical DMG Bonus
Offers Physical DMG Bonus and icicle procs that deal AoE Physical damage, complementing her field time.
ATK%
Craftable option with ATK% substat and a chance to deal AoE Physical damage on hits.
Artifacts
2-piece gives Physical DMG Bonus 25%; 4-piece stacks ATK% and further Physical DMG after using Skill – ideal for on-field physical DPS.
2-piece gives Physical DMG Bonus 25%; 4-piece stacks ATK% and further Physical DMG after using Skill – ideal for on-field physical DPS.
2-piece gives Energy Recharge; 4-piece boosts Burst damage based on ER. Suboptimal for physical DPS but usable for burst-focused setups.
Any 2-piece set that provides 25% Physical DMG Bonus (e.g., Pale Flame or Bloodstained Chivalry).
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / Energy Recharge
Physical DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
PYRO DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
High base ATK and CRIT DMG. DEF scaling benefits her shield and adds extra damage, making charged attacks hit hard.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and a stacking damage bonus. Maintain stacks by avoiding damage, which her shield helps with.
CRIT Rate
Boosts Pyro damage and ATK when taking damage. Her shield can trigger the effect reliably.
ATK%
High ATK substat and a team-wide ATK buff on low-HP enemies. Synergizes with her burst's large AoE.
ATK%
Increases shield strength and ATK when protected by a shield. Pairs well with her own shield for consistent uptime.
Energy Recharge
Provides Energy Recharge for burst uptime and vacuum blades that deal additional physical damage. Good for sub-DPS.
Physical DMG Bonus
High base ATK and ATK speed bonus. While physical substat is wasted, it enables faster charged attacks and team buffs.
CRIT DMG
Boosts CRIT DMG and increases ATK after defeating enemies. Effective in multi-target scenarios.
ATK%
Provides CRIT Rate and ATK for each Liyue teammate. Ideal in a full Liyue party (e.g., Zhongli, Xiangling).
ATK%
Increases Burst damage and ATK. The fish can hit nearby enemies, adding extra damage.
ATK%
Craftable option with ATK% and a chance to deal AoE physical damage. Decent f2p choice for raw damage.
Artifacts
4-piece set: Increases Pyro damage by 35% against enemies affected by Pyro. Ideal for mono-Pyro teams or Overload compositions.
4-piece set: Boosts Burst damage based on Energy Recharge. Works if she has high ER (180%+) and uses her burst as primary damage source.
4-piece set: Boosts Burst damage based on Energy Recharge. Works if she has high ER (180%+) and uses her burst as primary damage source.
4-piece set: Best for reaction-based DPS, boosting Pyro damage and Overload/Vaporize by 40%. Use with Hydro/Cryo supports to maximize damage.
4-piece set: Best for reaction-based DPS, boosting Pyro damage and Overload/Vaporize by 40%. Use with Hydro/Cryo supports to maximize damage.
4-piece set: Increases shield strength and charged/normal attack damage by 40% while shielded. Pairs with her own shield for sustained charged attacks.
4-piece set: Best for reaction-based DPS, boosting Pyro damage and Overload/Vaporize by 40%. Use with Hydro/Cryo supports to maximize damage.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Pyro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
SHIELD SUPPORT Build
Weapons
Energy Recharge
Resets Skill cooldown on hit, enabling near-permanent shield uptime and extra Pyro cleanse opportunities.
DEF%
Boosts DEF% on hit, directly increasing shield absorption. Stack quickly with Skill’s multihits.
Energy Recharge
Generates energy particles for the team on CRIT, helping fund Xinyan's Burst and supporting battery needs.
Artifacts
Skill hits trigger the 4pc effect, granting +20% ATK and +30% shield strength to the whole team.
When equipping on a Pyro character, triggering a Burning or Overloaded reaction increases team Pyro DMG by 12% for 15s.
Increases DEF% and Geo DMG Bonus. While not Geo, the DEF% boost still improves shield strength.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
DEF% / Energy Recharge
DEF%
DEF%
Xinyan's
Most-used community build
Weapons
Best teams for Xinyan
Xinyan Physical Team #1
AA physical team centered on Eula, with Cryo and Electro reactions to reduce physical resistance via Superconduct.
Maximize Eula's physical damage by using Superconduct to reduce enemy physical resistance, while Xinyan provides shielding and Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.
Team composition: Eula (Cryo Main DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Xinyan (Pyro Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Eula's physical damage is boosted by Superconduct.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Pale Flame
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Beidou's Burst provides continuous Electro DMG off-field to trigger Superconduct.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 2pc Thundering Fury + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Xinyan's shield provides a safe environment for team members.
Weapons: Wolf's Gravestone, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 2pc Crimson Witch of Flames + 2pc Retracing Bolide
Substats: Energy Recharge > DEF% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Xinyan Physical Team #2
AA physical team centered around Razor with Electro and Cryo for Superconduct. Xinyan provides shields, Qiqi heals and applies Cryo, and Bennett buffs ATK and heals.
Razor's physical damage is maximized by triggering Superconduct to reduce enemy physical resistance. Xinyan provides a shield for safety, Qiqi applies Cryo off-field, and Bennett enhances ATK and healing.
Team composition: Razor (Electro Main DPS), Xinyan (Pyro Support), Qiqi (Cryo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main physical DPS. C4 reduces enemy DEF with Elemental Skill.
Weapons: Wolf's Gravestone, Prototype Archaic
Artifacts: 4pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Provides a shield for safe play.
Weapons: Wolf's Gravestone, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 2pc Crimson Witch of Flames + 2pc Retracing Bolide
Substats: Energy Recharge > DEF% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Elemental Skill applies Cryo continuously and heals the team.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge > HP%
Elemental Burst provides a large ATK buff and healing.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Xinyan Overload
AXinyan's Pyro attacks combine with Electro from Fischl to trigger frequent Overload reactions, dealing AoE Pyro DMG. Kazuha provides Anemo grouping and resistance shred, while Bennett offers ATK buffs and healing.
Xinyan's Pyro attacks combine with Electro from Fischl to trigger frequent Overload reactions, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.
Team composition: Xinyan (Pyro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Xinyan's Skill reduces enemy DEF and provides a shield to boost DPS. Build with DEF% or ATK% to maximize shield strength and damage.
Weapons: Wolf's Gravestone, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Retracing Bolide
Substats: DEF% > ATK% > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge
Fischl's Skill provides continuous off-field Electro application to trigger Overload. C6 significantly boosts damage.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Kazuha groups enemies, provides Anemo crowd control, DMG buffs, and reduces enemy Pyro and Electro resistance with Burst.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Bennett's Burst provides massive ATK buff and healing, enabling the team to deal more damage and survive.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Xinyan Skills
Passive Talents
"The Show Goes On, Even Without an Audience..."
Ascension Phase 1·Shield Level 2: Lead-In requirement reduced to 1 opponent hit.
·Shield Level 3: Rave requirement reduced to 2 opponents hit or more.
"...Now That's Rock 'N' Roll!"
Ascension Phase 4
A Rad Recipe
PassiveConstellations
Fatal Acceleration
C1Can only occur once every 5s.
Impromptu Opening
C2
Double-Stop
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Wildfire Rhythm
C4
Screamin' for an Encore
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Rockin' in a Flaming World
C6Outfits
Ardent Soul
Xinyan's outfit. A rocker's stage costume adorned with spikes.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Agnidus Agate Sliver
1
Agnidus Agate Fragment
9
Agnidus Agate Chunk
9
Agnidus Agate Gemstone
6
Everflame Seed
46
Violetgrass
168
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
18
Silver Raven Insignia
30
Golden Raven Insignia
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Gold
3
Guide to Gold
21
Philosophies of Gold
38
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
6
Silver Raven Insignia
22
Golden Raven Insignia
31
Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
6
Crown of Insight
1
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