Genshin Impact Xiao Build
Best Xiao Builds
DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate
ATK%
ATK%
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate
ATK%
Energy Recharge
Energy Recharge
ATK%
ATK%
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Energy Recharge
CRIT Rate
Artifacts
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Anemo DMG Bonus / ATK%
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats Priority
Xiao's Optimal Skill Rotation: Skill -> Skill -> Burst -> Plunge Combo Xiao's Plunge Combo: **Single Target:** 1. Normal Attack -> Charged Attack -> High Plunge (no collision possible) 2. Normal Attack -> Charged Attack -> Low Plunge (collision only possible on Low Plunge) 3. High Plunge spam (collision possible on High Plunge) **Multiple Enemies:** High Plunge spam
Talents Priority
DPS Xiao has issues with energy generation because he cannot generate any particles with his Elemental Skill while his Burst is active, so it is not suggested to use his Elemental Skill during Elemental Burst. Before swapping to Xiao, often you would cast the Skill of your Anemo battery (e.g Sucrose) and then cast his Skill twice followed by Burst. You will want to be halfway through your Burst animation before the particles reach you, so this way you can start off your burst with a portion of the energy gauge already filled. You'll want to pair Xiao with a battery, which would often be another Anemo character (e.g C6 Faruzan, Sucrose, Jean) to help with energy generation. Xiao's Elemental Burst ends when you swap to another character. Although he has two charges of his Elemental Skill, only one charge comes back per cooldown. Regarding Weapon Choices: Weapon rankings are assuming no buffs. Do note that weapon rankings can vary depending on your buff assumptions. **IMPORTANT NOTE** Weapon rankings are not assuming an Energy Recharge minimum. This means that weapons such as Skyward Spine, Engulfing Lightning, and Favonius Lance will be stronger than reflected in this ranking with higher ER requirements. Xiao's Energy Recharge requirements will fluctuate significantly depending on your team and clear times. Please use the Energy Recharge Calculator for your own team. Calamity Queller: This weapon has a really high Base ATK, which means it benefits more from ATK% buffs (e.g. Thrilling Tales of the Dragon Slayers) if compared with other weapons. Vortex Vanquisher: In teams with fewer ATK Buffs such as from Bennett / TTDS this weapon will perform slightly better than Calamity Queller, or when using Marechaussee Hunter (4) while shielded and fully stacked it can even perform slightly better than Staff of Homa in teams with Bennett and Faruzan. Blackcliff Pole: Weapon rankings are assuming 0 stacks due to the unreliability of the weapon passive. At 3 stacks, Blackcliff Pole performs similarly to Staff of the Scarlet Sands. Prospector's Drill: Ranking assumes 1.5 stacks. At [R5], this weapon performs similarly to Deathmatch. Deathmatch and Lithic Spear: At [R5] these weapons perform similarly to Staff of the Scarlet Sands. Favonius Lance: In teams with higher Energy Recharge Requirements, this weapon is slightly worse than Deathmatch. Regarding Artifact Sets: Desert Pavilion Chronicle (4): If Xiao has a weapon with low Base ATK in a team with a lot of external ATK buffs like Bennett or Thrilling Tales of the Dragons Slayers this artifact set can be equal to or better than Vermillion Hereafter (4). Marechaussee Hunter (4): At base, this set is generally worse than Vermillion Hereafter (4). However, it gains significant value with ATK% and Flat DMG buffs such as Bennett, TTDS, and Xianyun, this can make it equal to or better than Vermillion Hereafter (4). 4MH provides a significant amount of Crit Rate. Do keep in mind that due to Xiao's ascension stat being Crit Rate, it may be difficult to optimize around this set if using Crit Rate weapons. Prioritize +15% Anemo DMG set (2) over the other +18% ATK set (2) sets if there are external ATK% buff sources on your team. Emblem of Severed Fate (2) can be used if you lack Energy Recharge substats while using a non-Energy Recharge weapon. Regarding Artifact Main Stats: Anemo DMG% goblets are recommended for Xiao. ATK% goblets serve as a good alternative for him. If using Desert Pavilion Chronicle (4) ATK% Goblet may be preferred in teams without Bennett.
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Weapons
Artifacts
Best Xiao Teams
Xiao Skills
Passive Talent
Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons
Ascension Phase 1
The maximum DMG Bonus is 25%.
Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall
Ascension Phase 4
This effect lasts for 7s, and has a maximum of 3 stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the effect's duration.
Transcension: Gravity Defier
Passive
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
Constellations
Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds
Constellation Lv. 1
Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos
Constellation Lv. 2
Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity
Constellation Lv. 3
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Transcension: Extinction of Suffering
Constellation Lv. 4
Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance
Constellation Lv. 5
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha
Constellation Lv. 6
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
Mora
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
Qingxin
Slime Condensate
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
Slime Condensate
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
Slime Secretions
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
Slime Secretions
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
Slime Concentrate
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
Slime Concentrate
Talent Materials
Mora
Teachings of Prosperity
Slime Condensate
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
Crown of Insight