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Genshin Impact Xiao Best Team Guide

Last updated April 9, 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

This page provides the best team info for Xiao, primarily a main DPS. Top teams include Superconduct, Hydro, and Anemo-focused compositions. Faruzan can be swapped with Xingqiu or Sucrose depending on team needs.

Xiao Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Xiao Hypercarry Faruzan Bennett Zhongli

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

SS Tier Xiao Anemo Hypercarry with Faruzan, Yelan & Bennett

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

Xiao Hypercarry Double Geo Team

Xiao
Anemo
Jean
C4
Anemo
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Xiao Core Team SS Tier Plunge Burst Support

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

Xiao Pyro Swirl Plunge Team

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

Xiao Cryo Burst Plunge Team

Xiao
Anemo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Chongyun
Cryo
Diona
Cryo

#1 Xiao Hypercarry Faruzan Bennett Zhongli

Tier SS

SS tier Xiao hypercarry team.
Xiao is the main DPS, with Faruzan maximizing his Elemental Burst damage through Anemo RES shred and DMG Bonus. Bennett adds a strong ATK buff and healing, while Zhongli provides a very durable shield and Tenacity buff for the team.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao’s Elemental Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal wide AoE Anemo DMG. His damage is maximized by Faruzan.

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 to enemies and provides DMG Bonus to Xiao through her Elemental Burst. At C6, her Burst also grants additional CRIT DMG Bonus to Xiao.

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 Elemental Burst provides a large ATK buff and healing to the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli provides a safe environment with his shield and increases the team’s ATK using the full 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

#2 SS Tier Xiao Anemo Hypercarry with Faruzan, Yelan & Bennett

Tier SS

Xiao is the Main DPS and his Elemental Burst plunge DMG is maximized by Faruzan. Yelan provides off-field Hydro damage, while Bennett supplies a strong ATK buff and healing.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Uses Elemental Burst for consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal 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

Applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG Bonus to Xiao with Elemental Burst. At C6, also 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%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous off-field Hydro application and damage.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

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

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

His Elemental Burst provides a 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

#3 Xiao Hypercarry Double Geo Team

Tier SS

Xiao is the Main DPS. This team maximizes Xiao’s Burst plunge damage with strong shielding, healing, battery support, and Geo resonance support.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Core hypercarry. Uses Elemental Burst to perform consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal 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
SupportAnemoAnemoConstellation 4+

Healer and battery for Xiao. C4 additionally lowers enemy Anemo RES, making her one of Xiao’s best teammates.

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 to trigger Geo resonance and provides off-field damage. His Elemental Skill is boosted 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 a strong shield for safety and increases the team’s ATK through 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

#4 Xiao Core Team SS Tier Plunge Burst Support

Tier SS

Xiao core team focused on maximizing Xiao's Elemental Burst plunge damage with strong buffs, shielding, and energy support.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main on-field DPS. His Elemental Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal 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 off-field Electro application, Burst damage, and energy support. Can help the team trigger reactions and improves overall Energy Recharge utility.

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

Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing for the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a strong shield for team safety and increases team ATK with 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 Swirl Plunge Team

Tier S

Xiao is the main DPS, with teammates maximizing the damage of his Elemental Burst. Xiangling provides off-field Pyro that Xiao can Swirl for extra reaction damage.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main on-field damage dealer. Xiao’s Elemental Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks with 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

Provides Elemental Mastery bonus to the team, increasing Swirl damage. Also acts as a battery to help recharge 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

Off-field Pyro damage dealer. Her Elemental Burst contributes a large amount of backstage damage.

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

Healer/support who provides a large ATK buff and healing through his Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#6 Xiao Cryo Burst Plunge Team

Tier S

Xiao is the Main DPS in this team. His Elemental Burst damage is maximized by teammates, while Chongyun's Cryo attachment can be swirled by Xiao for extra reaction value.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Elemental Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal wide-area 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

Xingqiu provides off-field Hydro application and DMG amplification through his Elemental Burst.

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 DPSCryoCryo

Chongyun provides off-field Cryo DMG via Burst. His Skill can lower teammates' Elemental Burst cooldowns at C2 and infuse melee Normal Attacks with Cryo, though this is less relevant for Xiao.

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

Diona provides shielding and survivability, helping maintain a safe environment for Xiao. She also helps generate energy for 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 Hypercarry Faruzan Bennett Zhongli 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 Hypercarry Faruzan Bennett Zhongli, SS Tier Xiao Anemo Hypercarry with Faruzan, Yelan & Bennett, Xiao Hypercarry Double Geo Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.