Best Xianyun Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)

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One of the Mighty and Illuminated Adepti of Jueyun, known as "Cloud Retainer." Expert in all kinds of mechanical contraptions, her heart now turns towards the affairs of the mortal world, through which she walks under the name "Xianyun."

Best builds for Xianyun

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HIGH ENERGY REQUIREMENT BUFF & HEAL SUPPORT Build

Weapons

ATK%

Energy Recharge

ATK%

Energy Recharge

Ballad of the Boundless Blue

Energy Recharge

Hakushin Ring

Energy Recharge

Prototype AmberR3+

HP%

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Choose 2

ATK +18% set

Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats Priority

1Energy Recharge

2ATK%

3ATK

Talents Priority

1QBurst

2ESkill

3NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands

ATK%Energy Recharge

Goblet

ATK%

Circlet

ATK%

Most teams will not use all three charges of Xianyun's Skill, as it is too time-intensive. A simple Skill into Burst rotation is optimal for most team compositions.

Xianyun: jump height, healing, Plunging Attack buff. Healing scales with Burst; buff with ATK.
Weapons: Favonius Codex for high ER; Hakushin Ring with Electro; Thrilling Tales situational; Prototype Amber only at R5; Wine and Song ATK% on dash.
Artifacts: Noblesse Oblige (4) if no VV or low Pyro/Hydro/Cryo/Electro dmg; Song of Days Past > Ocean Hued Clam in single-target, Clam consistent.

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Weapons

ATK%

Energy Recharge

ATK%

ATK%

Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds

CRIT Rate

Artifacts

Viridescent Venerer

Song of Days Past

Gladiator's Finale

Shimenawa's Reminiscence

Resolution of Sojourner

Gladiator's Finale

Viridescent Venerer

Best teams for Xianyun

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Xianyun Xiao Plunge Hypercarry

An SS-tier Anemo hypercarry team built around Xiao's Plunge Attacks, buffed by Faruzan and Furina, with Xianyun as healer and plunge enabler.

Faruzan shreds Anemo RES and buffs Xiao's Burst, while Furina's Burst amplifies DMG based on HP changes and Xianyun heals the team while boosting Xiao's Plunge Attacks.

Team composition: Xiao (Anemo Main DPS), Faruzan (Anemo Support), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Xianyun (Anemo Support)

Xiao·Anemo Main DPS

Xiao's Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing wide Anemo DMG.

Weapons: Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, Deathmatch

Artifacts: 4pc Vermillion Hereafter

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Faruzan·Anemo Support

Applies Anemo RES Shred and DMG Bonus to Xiao via Burst. At C6, Burst also grants extra CRIT DMG to Xiao.

Weapons: Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Furina·Hydro Sub DPS

Furina's Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes of allies. Her Skill drains ally HP, which is restored by the healer.

Weapons: Splendor of Tranquil Waters, Fleuve Cendre Ferryman

Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge

Xianyun·Anemo Support

Provides healing to team members and boosts Xiao's Plunging Attack damage.

Weapons: Crane's Echoing Call, Oathsworn Eye

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Xiao Xianyun Plunge Supremacy

SS-tier team centered on Xiao's plunging attack damage, boosted by Xianyun, Faruzan, and Bennett.

Xianyun's Burst enables Xiao to spam Plunging Attacks while Faruzan shreds Anemo RES and Bennett provides ATK buffs.

Team composition: Xiao (Anemo Main DPS), Faruzan (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support), Xianyun (Anemo Support)

Xiao·Anemo Main DPS

Xiao's Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Weapons: Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, Deathmatch

Artifacts: 4pc Vermillion Hereafter

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Faruzan·Anemo Support

Faruzan's Burst reduces enemy Anemo RES and grants Anemo DMG Bonus to Xiao. At C6, adds CRIT DMG bonus.

Weapons: Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Bennett·Pyro Support

Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to allies.

Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Xianyun·Anemo Support

Xianyun heals the team and boosts Xiao's Plunging Attack damage.

Weapons: Crane's Echoing Call, Oathsworn Eye

Artifacts: 4pc Song of Days Past

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Xianyun Skills

Passive Talents

Galefeather Pursuit

Ascension Phase 1

Each opponent hit by Driftcloud Waves from White Clouds at Dawn will grant all nearby party members 1 stack of Storm Pinion for 20s. Max 4 stacks. These will cause the characters' Plunging Attack CRIT Rate to increase by 4%/6%/8%/10% respectively.
Each Storm Pinion created by hitting an opponent has an independent duration.

Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm

Ascension Phase 4

When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 200% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 9,000.
Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s.

Crane Form

Passive

Increases gliding SPD for your own party members by 15%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Constellations

Purifying Wind

White Clouds at Dawn gains 1 additional charge.

Aloof From the World

After using a Skyladder from White Clouds at Dawn, Xianyun's ATK will be increased by 20% for 15s.
Additionally, the effects of the Ascension Talent "Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm" will be enhanced: When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 400% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 18,000.
Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s.
You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm."

Creations of Star and Moon

Increases the Level of Stars Gather at Dusk by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Mystery Millet Gourmet

After using Skyladder 1/2/3 times during one White Clouds at Dawn Cloud Transmogrification state, when a Driftcloud Wave unleashed during that instance hits an opponent, it will heal all nearby party members for 50%/80%/150% of Xianyun's ATK. This effect can be triggered once every 5s.

Astride Rose-Colored Clouds

Increases the Level of White Clouds at Dawn by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

They Call Her Cloud Retainer

After Xianyun uses 1/2/3 Skyladders within one Cloud Transmogrification caused by White Clouds at Dawn, the CRIT DMG of a Driftcloud Wave created in this instance of Cloud Transmogrification will be increased by 15%/35%/70%.
Within 16s after Xianyun has used Stars Gather at Dusk, White Clouds at Dawn will not enter CD. This effect will be canceled once she has used White Clouds at Dawn 8 times.

Outfits

A Guest's August Omen

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Xianyun's outfit. These garments were not designed by any famous tailor, though at first glance, they appear to be made of the finest silks. Yet closer inspection reveals that the weave is not of silk, cotton, or linen, and a glow runs through it like an adeptus's feather coat. One can only imagine from what provenance she obtained such clothes...

Stats

Before Ascension

After Ascension

Ascend

Base HP

810

Base ATK

Base DEF

ATK%

0.0%

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Vayuda Turquoise Sliver

Vayuda Turquoise Fragment

Vayuda Turquoise Chunk

Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone

Cloudseam Scale

Clearwater Jade

168

Divining Scroll

Sealed Scroll

Forbidden Curse Scroll

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.40	20,000	1	—	3	3
Lv.50	40,000	3	2	10	15
Lv.60	60,000	6	4	20	12
Lv.70	80,000	3	8	30	18
Lv.80	100,000	6	12	45	12
Lv.90	120,000	6	20	60	24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Gold

Guide to Gold

Philosophies of Gold

Divining Scroll

Sealed Scroll

Forbidden Curse Scroll

Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom

Crown of Insight

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.1→2	12,500	3	6
Lv.2→3	17,500	2	3
Lv.3→4	25,000	4	4
Lv.4→5	30,000	6	6
Lv.5→6	37,500	9	9
Lv.6→7	120,000	4	4	1
Lv.7→8	260,000	6	6	1
Lv.8→9	450,000	12	9	2
Lv.9→10	700,000	16	12	2	1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best artifact set for Xianyun?+

The best artifact set for Xianyun is the 4-piece Viridescent Venerer set.

What is the best weapon for Xianyun?+

The best weapon for Xianyun is Crane's Echoing Call.

What main stats should I focus on for Xianyun?+

Prioritize ATK%, ATK%, ATK% on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.

What is the talent priority for Xianyun?+

Upgrade Xianyun's talents in this order: Burst > Skill > Normal Attack.

What are the best teams for Xianyun?+

Some of the best teams for Xianyun are Xianyun Xiao Plunge Hypercarry, Xiao Xianyun Plunge Supremacy, Xianyun Melting Team, Xianyun Raiden-Core, Xianyun Vaporize Team, Diluc Vaporize Team #3, Xianyun Plunge Attack Team #1.

Best builds for Xianyun

HIGH ENERGY REQUIREMENT BUFF & HEAL SUPPORT Build

Weapons

Artifacts

Substats Priority

Talents Priority

Recommended Primary Stats

Most-used community build

Weapons

Artifacts

Best teams for Xianyun

Xianyun Xiao Plunge Hypercarry

Xiao Xianyun Plunge Supremacy

Xianyun Skills

Word of Wind and Flower

White Clouds at Dawn

Stars Gather at Dusk

Passive Talents

Galefeather Pursuit

Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm

Crane Form

Constellations

Purifying Wind

Aloof From the World

Creations of Star and Moon

Mystery Millet Gourmet

Astride Rose-Colored Clouds

They Call Her Cloud Retainer

Outfits

A Guest's August Omen

Stats

Ascension Materials

Talent Materials

Frequently Asked Questions