Genshin Impact Xiao Best Team Guide
Xiao Team Overview: Xiao is a versatile main DPS in Genshin Impact who excels in both single-target and AoE combat. He is known for his high mobility and stunning abilities, making him a formidable opponent in both PvE and PvP scenarios. His elemental burst, "Plunge Attack," is his most powerful attack, dealing massive DMG under its effect. Xiao's teammates can enhance his damage output by providing support and crowd control. Some popular choices for his teammates include Anemo characters such as Diona and Xingqiu, who can provide buffs and elemental reactions, as well as Pyro characters like Mona and Xiangling, who can provide elemental reactions and support. Xiao can also be paired with other DPS characters like Beidou and Qiqi, who can provide additional damage and support. Additionally, Xiao's teammates can include support characters like Albedo and Beidou, who can provide elemental reactions and crowd control. Overall, Xiao's team composition can be customized to suit different playstyles and builds
Xiao Team Summary
Xiao Anemo Team (Tier S)
Xiao is a main DPS in this team. The team's Elemental Burst is maximized by Faruzan, who applies Anemo resistance decrease and DMG bonus to Xiao with her Elemental Burst. Bennett provides healing and huge ATK buff to other members, while Zhongli's shield creates a safe environment for the team and increases the team's ATK with the full set of Tenacity of the Millelith. Faruzan's C6 provides an additional CRIT DMG bonus to Xiao, making this team a powerful choice for Anemo-focused reactions.
Xiao
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Faruzan
Faruzan Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Weapons
Favonius Warbow
Bennett
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Zhongli
Zhongli Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Xiao Anemo Team #2 (Tier S)
This team features the main DPS Xiao, who is joined by Faruzan and Yelan. Xiao's Elemental Burst allows him to perform consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal a wide AOE Anemo DMG. Faruzan can apply Anemo RES decrease at enemies and DMG Bonus to Xiao with her Elemental Burst. Yelan provides continuous Hydro attack off-field with the team. Bennett's Elemental Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members of the team. Together, this team is a force to be reckoned with in Genshin Impact's world of elemental reactions!
Xiao
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Faruzan
Faruzan Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Weapons
Favonius Warbow
Yelan
Yelan Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
- Sands HP%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG / CRIT DMG
Bennett
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Xiao's Core Team (Tier S)
Xiao is the main DPS in this team, and his elemental burst is maximized by the support of his teammates. Xiao's elemental burst allows him to perform consecutive plunge attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo damage. Jean acts as a healer and battery for Xiao's elemental burst recharge. Jean's C4 skill further assists Xiao and can lower the Anemo resistance of enemies, making her one of the best teammates for Xiao. Albedo pairs with Zhongli to trigger resonance, and his elemental skill DMG is maximized by using the Husk of Opulent Dreams (4). Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment for team members and increases the ATK of the whole team by using the full set of Tenacity of the Millelith.
Xiao
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Jean
Jean Support Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Albedo
Albedo Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Husk of Opulent Dreams
- Sands DEF%
- Goblet Geo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Zhongli
Zhongli Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Xiao's Core Team (Tier S)
Xiao is the main DPS of the team, and the DMG of his Elemental Burst is maximized by his teammates. Xiao's Elemental Burst allows him to perform consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal wide-area Anemo DMG. Raiden Shogun, the sub-DPS/support, provides Electro attachments to trigger Superconduct, maximizing Elemental Burst DMG for Eula, and dealing DMG on field when Eula is on cooldown. Raiden Shogun can also boost Energy Recharge of teammates and increase the DMG of their Elemental Burst with Elemental Skill. Bennett provides a huge ATK buff and healing to other members with his Elemental Burst. Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment for teammates and increases their ATK with the full set of Tenacity of the Millelith.
Xiao
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Raiden Shogun
Raiden Shogun Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Bennett
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Zhongli
Zhongli Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Xiao Pyro Team (Tier A)
Xiao serves as the main DPS in this team, with his Elemental Burst being maximized by his teammates. The Pyro attachment from Xiangling is swirled by Xiao for added damage. This team is designed to deal massive amounts of damage and provide support to other members through elemental reactions and buffs.
Xiao
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Sucrose
Sucrose Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Xiangling
Xiangling Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
- Sands ATK% / Energy Recharge
- Goblet Pyro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Bennett
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Xiao Pyro Team (Tier A)
Xiao is the main DPS of the team, and their Pyro element is used to maximize the damage of their Elemental Burst. Xiao's Cryo attachment from Chongyun is swirled into enemies with Xiao's Pyro element, while Xingqiu provides DMG increase and attaches Hydro element to enemies with Xiao's help. Chongyun lowers the CDs of teammates's Elemental Burst, infuses Kaeya's Normal Attack with Pyro element and increases Kaeya's Attack Speed. Diona provides a safe environment with their shield and helps to boost the recharge of Chongyun's Elemental Burst.
Xiao
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Xingqiu
Xingqiu Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Weapons
Sacrificial Sword
Chongyun
Chongyun Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Blizzard Strayer
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Diona
Diona Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Maiden Beloved
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%