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Genshin Impact Xiao Best Team Guide

Last updated May 23, 2026. Looking for the best Xiao teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Xiao

Best teams for Xiao, primarily an Anemo main DPS who relies on plunging attacks during his Burst. Key archetypes pair him with Faruzan for Anemo RES shred and CRIT DMG bonus (especially at C6), plus a healer like Jean or Bennett for battery and sustain. The fourth slot can flex to a sub-DPS or buffer depending on your roster.

Xiao Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Xiao Anemo Hypercarry

Xiao
Anemo
Faruzan
Anemo
Bennett
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Xiao Anemo Hypercarry

Xiao
Anemo
Faruzan
Anemo
Yelan
Hydro
Bennett
Pyro
#3 Team Rating:SS

Xiao Hypercarry Geo Resonance

Xiao
Anemo
Jean
Anemo
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Xiao Core Team

Xiao
Anemo
Raiden Shogun
Electro
Bennett
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
#5 Team Rating:S

Xiao Pyro Team

Xiao
Anemo
Sucrose
Anemo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#6 Team Rating:S

Xiao Cryo Team

Xiao
Anemo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Diona
Cryo

#1 Xiao Anemo Hypercarry

Tier SS

An SS-tier Anemo team focusing on Xiao's plunge attacks during his Burst.

Xiao, Faruzan, Bennett, Zhongli — Xiao Anemo Hypercarry. Xiao (Main DPS), Faruzan (Support), Bennett (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Maximize Xiao's Elemental Burst damage with Faruzan's Anemo RES shred and DMG bonus, Bennett's ATK buff, and Zhongli's shield and ATK boost from Tenacity of the Millelith.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Elemental Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attack dealing wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Artifacts

Vermillion HereafterVermillion Hereafter

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Faruzan portrait
Faruzan
SupportAnemoAnemo

Faruzan applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus via Burst. At C6, provides additional CRIT DMG bonus.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides safe environment and ATK boost via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#2 Xiao Anemo Hypercarry

Tier SS

Xiao plunges with Anemo damage, buffed by Faruzan's RES shred and CRIT DMG, Yelan's off-field Hydro, and Bennett's ATK boost.

Xiao, Faruzan, Yelan, Bennett — Xiao Anemo Hypercarry. Xiao (Main DPS), Faruzan (Support), Yelan (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Maximize Xiao's plunge damage via Faruzan's Anemo support, Yelan's sustained Hydro off-field, and Bennett's ATK buff and healing.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Uses Elemental Burst to perform consecutive plunges dealing wide AOE Anemo damage.

Artifacts

Vermillion HereafterVermillion Hereafter

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Faruzan portrait
Faruzan
SupportAnemoAnemo

Applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus via Elemental Burst. At C6, provides additional CRIT DMG.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Deals continuous off-field Hydro damage via Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Substats

HP% / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental Burst provides massive ATK buff and healing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Xiao Hypercarry Geo Resonance

Tier SS

Xiao is the Main DPS. The DMG of his Burst is maximized by teammates providing battery, shield, and off-field damage. The Anemo-Geo core ensures safe and consistent damage output.

Xiao, Jean, Albedo, Zhongli — Xiao Hypercarry Geo Resonance. Xiao (Main DPS), Jean (Support), Albedo (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Maximize Xiao's Burst damage by using Jean as a battery and healer, Zhongli for shield and Resonance, and Albedo for off-field Geo damage.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Artifacts

Vermillion HereafterVermillion Hereafter

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Jean portrait
Jean
SupportAnemoAnemo

Healer and battery for Xiao's Burst. At C4, she lowers Anemo RES of enemies.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Albedo portrait
Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

Pairs with Zhongli for Geo Resonance. His Skill DMG is maximized by Husk of Opulent Dreams.

Artifacts

Husk of Opulent DreamsHusk of Opulent Dreams

Main Stats

  • Sands DEF%
  • Goblet Geo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / DEF% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides shield for safe environment and increases whole team ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith set.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#4 Xiao Core Team

Tier SS

Xiao is Main DPS in the team. The DMG of Elemental Burst of Xiao is maximized by teammates.

Xiao, Raiden Shogun, Bennett, Zhongli — Xiao Core Team. Xiao (Main DPS), Raiden Shogun (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Xiao plunges repeatedly during his Burst, supported by Raiden Shogun's energy recharge and off-field Electro damage, Bennett's ATK buff and healing, and Zhongli's shield and resistance shred.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao’s Elemental Burst allow Xiao do consecutive Plunge Attack which deals a wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Artifacts

Vermillion HereafterVermillion Hereafter

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Raiden Shogun portrait
Raiden Shogun
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Provides Electro attachment for triggering Superconduct in order to maximize Elemental Burst DMG of Eula, and deals DMG on field when Eula is in cooldown. Can boost Energy Recharge of teammates by using Elemental Burst, and also increase DMG of teammates’ Elemental Burst by using Elemental Skill.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

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

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#5 Xiao Pyro Team

Tier S

This team focuses on maximizing Xiao's Elemental Burst damage by swirling Pyro from Xiangling.

Xiao, Sucrose, Xiangling, Bennett — Xiao Pyro Team. Xiao (Main DPS), Sucrose (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Xiao's Elemental Burst damage is maximized by swirling Pyro applied by Xiangling, with Sucrose providing Elemental Mastery and energy, and Bennett providing ATK buff and healing.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Elemental Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Artifacts

Vermillion HereafterVermillion Hereafter

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Sucrose portrait
Sucrose
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Sucrose provides Elemental Mastery bonus to team and acts as a battery for Xiao's Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Xiangling's Elemental Burst provides huge Pyro DMG from off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK% / Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett's Elemental Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#6 Xiao Cryo Team

Tier S

Xiao's Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing wide AOE Anemo DMG. Teammates maximize his damage.

Xiao, Xingqiu, Chongyun, Diona — Xiao Cryo Team. Xiao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Chongyun (Sub DPS), Diona (Support).

Core Idea

Xiao's burst damage is maximized by teammates' support. Swirl of Cryo from Chongyun by Xiao enhances damage output.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Artifacts

Vermillion HereafterVermillion Hereafter

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Burst provides DMG increase and applies Hydro to enemies.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Chongyun portrait
Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation num+

Skill (C2 required) lowers teammates' Burst CD and infuses Normal Attacks with Cryo. Burst deals backstage Cryo DMG.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Diona portrait
Diona
SupportCryoCryo

Shield provides safe environment and helps recharge Chongyun's Burst.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Xiao Teams FAQ

What is the best Xiao team in Genshin Impact?

Xiao Anemo Hypercarry is one of the strongest Xiao teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Xiao teams without premium weapons?

You can run strong Xiao teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

Which teammates are best with Xiao?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Xiao Anemo Hypercarry, Xiao Anemo Hypercarry, Xiao Hypercarry Geo Resonance. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.