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Genshin Impact Xiao Best Team Guide

Last updated August 25, 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 on-field Anemo DPS who relies on Plunge Attacks during his Burst. Top archetypes include Anemo-focused compositions with Faruzan plus battery or healer supports like Jean. Team flexibility is high depending on your available roster.

Xiao Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Xiao Anemo Hypercarry Team

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

Xiao Anemo Hypercarry

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

Xiao SS Tier Core Team

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

Xiao Core Team

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

Xiao Pyro Team

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

Xiao Cryo Team

Xiao
Anemo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Diona
Cryo

#1 Xiao Anemo Hypercarry Team

Tier SS

Xiao's Elemental Burst plunges deal massive Anemo AoE DMG. Faruzan shreds Anemo RES and buffs DMG; Bennett and Zhongli add huge ATK and survivability.

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

Core Idea

Maximize Xiao's plunge damage by stacking Faruzan's Anemo RES shred and Anemo DMG Bonus, then amplify with Bennett's ATK buff and Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith set.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

His Elemental Burst makes every Plunge Attack deal massive Anemo AoE DMG; pair with Faruzan for maximum output.

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

Her Elemental Burst lowers enemies' Anemo RES and grants Xiao Anemo DMG Bonus. At C6 adds extra 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%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

His Elemental Burst creates a field that heals and grants a massive ATK buff based on his base ATK.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

His shield absorbs massive damage and prevents interruption; with Tenacity of the Millelith also boosts the whole team's ATK.

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 serves as the Main DPS, with Faruzan maximizing his Burst damage.

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

Core Idea

Faruzan boosts Anemo DMG and shreds Anemo RES, Bennett adds ATK and healing, Yelan provides off-field Hydro 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

Faruzan portrait
Faruzan
SupportAnemoAnemo

Faruzan shreds Anemo RES and buffs Anemo DMG with her Burst; at C6, it also adds 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

Yelan provides continuous off-field Hydro attacks with the team.

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

Bennett's 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 SS Tier Core Team

Tier SS

Xiao's Burst plunges hit hard with Jean battery, Zhongli shield, and Albedo off-field damage.

Xiao, Jean, Albedo, Zhongli — Xiao SS Tier Core Team. Xiao (Main DPS), Jean (Support), Albedo (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Maximize Xiao's Burst plunge damage by pairing him with Jean for energy regeneration, Zhongli for shielding and ATK buffs via Tenacity of the Millelith, and Albedo for off-field Geo DMG and Geo resonance.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Burst converts Plunge Attacks into wide Anemo AoE; dive repeatedly until infusion ends.

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; C4 lowers enemy Anemo RES for Xiao.

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 DMG from Skill; pairs with Zhongli for resonance and 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

Shield ensures safe play; Tenacity of the Millelith boosts team ATK, while Geo resonance strengthens shields.

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 the Main DPS; his Elemental Burst DMG 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's Burst plunge attacks are amplified by Bennett's ATK buff, Zhongli's shield and Tenacity ATK boost, and Raiden's energy regeneration and Burst DMG bonus.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Elemental Burst turns Plunging Attacks into 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

Boosts team Energy via Burst and raises Burst DMG with 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 grants a huge ATK buff plus 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

Shield provides safety; Tenacity of the Millelith set buffs team ATK.

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

Xiao's Elemental Burst DMG is boosted by teammates. Xiangling provides Pyro for Swirl with Xiao.

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

Core Idea

Bennett's ATK buff and Sucrose's Elemental Mastery share amplify Xiao's plunging Elemental Burst damage, while Xiangling's off-field Pyro enables Swirl for added damage and energy support.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Elemental Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal wide 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 to the team, boosting Swirl DMG, 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

Elemental Burst deals high off-field Pyro DMG.

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

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

#6 Xiao Cryo Team

Tier S

S-tier composition built around Xiao's Burst. The Cryo attachment from Chongyun is Swirled by Xiao, while teammates boost his damage output.

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

Core Idea

Xiao's plunging attacks trigger Swirl on the Cryo aura applied by Chongyun, with Xingqiu providing Hydro support and Diona shielding to keep Xiao safe.

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 Hydro attachments and extra DMG alongside Xiao's attacks.

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 creates a Cryo field and, at C2, lowers Burst CDs; 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 a 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 Team 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 Team, Xiao Anemo Hypercarry, Xiao SS Tier Core Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.