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Genshin Impact Xiao Best Team Guide

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

SS Tier Xiao Burst Team (Faruzan + Bennett + Zhongli)

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

Xiao Anemo Team — Faruzan / Yelan / Bennett (SS Tier)

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

Xiao Core Team — Xiao + Jean + Albedo + Zhongli (SS Tier)

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

Xiao Core Team (Xiao / Raiden / Bennett / Zhongli)

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

Xiao Pyro Swirl Team

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

Xiao Cryo Swirl Team

Xiao
Anemo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Diona
Cryo

#1 SS Tier Xiao Burst Team (Faruzan + Bennett + Zhongli)

Tier SS

Xiao is the Main DPS using his Elemental Burst for consecutive plunges. Faruzan amplifies Xiao's Burst damage and applies Anemo RES shred, Bennett provides huge ATK buff + healing, and Zhongli provides strong shielding and team-wide bonuses with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao is the primary DPS. His Elemental Burst enables consecutive plunging attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo damage. Faruzan further maximizes his Burst 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

Faruzan provides Anemo RES decrease on enemies and grants a damage bonus to Xiao via her Elemental Burst. At C6, her Burst can additionally provide 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 serves as the healer and primary buffer. His Elemental Burst provides a large ATK buff and heals teammates inside the circle.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli provides a strong shield to keep the team safe. Using the full Tenacity of the Millelith set can also increase team ATK as noted in this guide.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#2 Xiao Anemo Team — Faruzan / Yelan / Bennett (SS Tier)

Tier SS

Xiao is the Main DPS. Faruzan maximizes Xiao's Elemental Burst damage by applying Anemo RES shred and providing a DMG bonus; at C6 Faruzan can additionally grant Xiao CRIT DMG. Yelan functions as off-field Hydro sub-DPS and Bennett provides large ATK buff + healing.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao: Main DPS. His Elemental Burst enables consecutive plunging 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

Faruzan: Support that applies Anemo RES decrease to enemies and grants DMG Bonus to Xiao with her Elemental Burst.
At C6, her Burst can also provide 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%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Yelan: Off-field Hydro sub-DPS that provides continuous Hydro damage and consistent application for reactions.

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

Bennett: Healer/support. His Elemental Burst provides a large ATK buff to teammates inside the circle and heals when characters are in the field.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#3 Xiao Core Team — Xiao + Jean + Albedo + Zhongli (SS Tier)

Tier SS

Core idea: Xiao is the main DPS whose Elemental Burst (Bane of All Things) is maximized by teammates for sustained plunge-AOE Anemo damage. Jean provides healing, burst battery and Anemo RES shred (at C4). Albedo provides off-field Geo sub-DPS and Geo resonance; Zhongli supplies strong shields and team ATK support via Tenacity of the Millelith.
Playstyle: Keep Xiao's Burst active for plunge attacks while Jean and Zhongli enable uptime/survivability and Albedo adds consistent off-field damage and on-field Geo support.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main DPS. Xiao's Elemental Burst allows him to perform consecutive plunge attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo DMG. Teammates should maximize uptime and recharge so Xiao can keep Burst active.

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 / battery. Jean provides team healing and helps recharge Xiao's Elemental Burst. At C4 Jean can lower Anemo RES of enemies, increasing Xiao's damage potential.

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

Off-field Geo Sub-DPS. Albedo's Elemental Skill provides consistent Geo DMG; pairs with Zhongli to enable Geo resonance. His Skill DMG benefits from Husk of Opulent Dreams (4).

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% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield and team buffer. Zhongli provides strong shields for safe play and, when paired with Tenacity of the Millelith (4-set), increases team ATK and provides additional support utility.

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 (Xiao / Raiden / Bennett / Zhongli)

Tier SS

Xiao is the Main DPS. Teammates maximize the damage of Xiao's Elemental Burst and provide safety, healing, energy and buffs so Xiao can stay on-field during his burst.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Primary on-field DPS. Uses Elemental Burst to perform consecutive plunging attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo damage. Build to maximize Burst damage and stay safe while on-field.

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

Sub-DPS / support. Provides Electro application for reactions and deals damage while Xiao is off-rotation. Boosts teammates' Energy Recharge with Burst and increases Burst damage via 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

Healer and buffer. His Elemental Burst provides a large ATK buff and healing to teammates — essential to keep Xiao alive and buff his damage.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield/support. Provides a strong shield to keep the team safe while Xiao remains on-field, and using Tenacity of the Millelith boosts team ATK when applicable.

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 Team

Tier S

Xiao is the Main DPS. Teammates maximize Xiao's Elemental Burst damage by providing Pyro application (Xiangling) to be Swirled and offering buffs, EM, and energy recharge. Bennett provides big ATK buff + healing; Sucrose provides EM boost and battery; Xiangling provides sustained Pyro damage for constant Swirl reactions.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao is the primary DPS whose Elemental Burst enables consecutive plunges that deal massive AoE Anemo DMG. Teammates focus on enabling constant Burst uptime and Pyro application for Swirl amplification.

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 buffs (via talent) and EM distribution to the team, increasing Swirl damage. She also acts as a battery to help recharge Xiao's 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 provides sustained Pyro application and strong off-field DPS with her Elemental Burst, enabling frequent Pyro attachments that Xiao can Swirl for increased 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

Bennett is the team's healer and main buffer. His Elemental Burst provides a large ATK buff and healing inside its field, which greatly boosts Xiao's damage and sustain.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#6 Xiao Cryo Swirl Team

Tier S

Xiao is the Main DPS. The team's supports maximize Xiao's Elemental Burst damage; Chongyun provides Cryo infusion that Xiao swirls to apply Cryo attachments. Team focuses on sustained plunge-AoE Burst damage with Hydro application from Xingqiu and shields/healing from Diona.
Recommended when you want a high single-target + AoE Anemo burst carry with Cryo attachments to trigger Swirl and enable consistent damage windows.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main DPS. Xiao's Elemental Burst allows consecutive plunge attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo DMG. Teammates should maximize his Burst uptime and provide safe space (shields/heals) and elemental attachments to enhance overall 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

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Xingqiu's Elemental Burst provides damage increase, off-field Hydro application and damage reduction via rain swords; pairs with Xiao to attach Hydro to enemies so Xiao can swirl and amplify damage.

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 2+

Sub DPS. Chongyun provides Cryo infusion (his skill) that lets Xiao swirl Cryo attachments; his Burst provides off-field Cryo damage. Note: this guide highlights C2 for the skill CD reduction/utility mentioned.

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

Healer/Support. Diona provides shields and healing and helps create a safe environment for Xiao while boosting team energy/burst uptime. Recommended to protect Xiao during Burst and to sustain the team during aggressive positioning.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge