Genshin Impact Xiao Best Team Guide
Xiao Team Overview: This page provides the best Xiao Team information. Xiao is a main DPS in most situations. Xiao mainly uses his Plunge Attacks under the effect of Elemental Burst to deal DMG. Xiao's teammates assist Xiao to maximize his DMG. From SS tier to A tier, Xiao's best team can be mainly formed in Anemo team. You can choose your own best team according to your build and character.
Xiao Team Summary
Team Rating: S
Whirlwind Warriors
Team Rating: S
Windy Strike Squad
Team Rating: S
Whirlwind Vanguard
Team Rating: S
Electro Storm Vanguard
Team Rating: A
Pyro Anemo Overload Squad
Team Rating: A
Frozen Fury
Whirlwind Warriors (Tier S)
A high-damage team centered around Xiao's Anemo abilities, amplified by Faruzan's elemental resonance and Bennett's combat buffs, all while protected by Zhongli's sturdy shield.
Main DPS
Xiao
Anemo
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Xiao unleashes devastating Anemo damage with consecutive Plunge Attacks, dealing massive AoE damage to enemies.
Sub DPS
Faruzan
Anemo
Faruzan Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%
Weapons
Favonius Warbow
Faruzan supports Xiao with Anemo resistance reduction and damage bonuses, further amplified by her Crit DMG bonus at C6.
Sub DPS
Bennett
Pyro
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Bennett boosts the team's combat prowess with his Elemental Burst, granting a massive ATK buff and healing to allies.
Sub DPS
Zhongli
Geo
Zhongli Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Zhongli provides a safe haven for the team with his shield, while also increasing the team's ATK power with the Tenacity of the Millelith set.
Windy Strike Squad (Tier S)
A high-damage team that utilizes Anemo reactions to unleash devastating elemental attacks.
Main DPS
Xiao
Anemo
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Xiao serves as the main damage dealer, unleashing a flurry of consecutive plunge attacks that spread Anemo damage across a wide area.
Sub DPS
Faruzan
Anemo
Faruzan Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%
Weapons
Favonius Warbow
Faruzan provides crucial support by applying Anemo resistance decrease to enemies and boosting Xiao's damage output with her Elemental Burst.
Sub DPS
Yelan
Hydro
Yelan Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG / CRIT DMG
Substats:
HP% / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Yelan takes on a sub-damage role, delivering continuous Hydro attacks from off-field to keep enemies on their toes.
Sub DPS
Bennett
Pyro
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Bennett's Elemental Burst offers a significant ATK buff and healing to the team, amplifying their overall damage potential.
Whirlwind Vanguard (Tier S)
A dynamic team built around Xiao's explosive Anemo damage, with a focus on synergy and support.
Main DPS
Xiao
Anemo
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Xiao, the main damage dealer, unleashes a flurry of consecutive Plunge Attacks, spreading Anemo damage across the battlefield.
Support
Jean
Anemo
Jean Support Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Jean, the team's healer, acts as a battery for Xiao's Elemental Burst, while also providing additional support with her Elemental Skill, which lowers enemy Anemo resistance.
Sub DPS
Albedo
Geo
Albedo Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Husk of Opulent Dreams
Main Stats:
- Sands DEF%
- Goblet Geo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / DEF / Energy Recharge
Albedo, paired with Zhongli, triggers resonance and amplifies his Elemental Skill damage, making him a valuable asset to the team.
Sub DPS
Zhongli
Geo
Zhongli Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Zhongli's shield provides a safe haven for the team, while his Tenacity of the Millelith set increases the team's overall ATK, making them a formidable force on the battlefield.
Electro Storm Vanguard (Tier S)
A high-damage team centered around Xiao's Elemental Burst, amplified by Raiden Shogun's Electro attachment and Zhongli's defensive capabilities. Bennett provides additional support with his Elemental Burst.
Main DPS
Xiao
Anemo
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Xiao, the main damage dealer, unleashes a flurry of Anemo-infused Plunge Attacks with his Elemental Burst, dealing massive area of effect damage.
Sub DPS
Raiden Shogun
Electro
Raiden Shogun Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%
Raiden Shogun, the secondary damage dealer and support, applies Electro to enemies, triggering Superconduct to maximize Xiao's Elemental Burst damage. Her Elemental Burst also boosts teammates' Energy Recharge and increases the damage of their Elemental Bursts.
Sub DPS
Bennett
Pyro
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Bennett's Elemental Burst provides a significant ATK buff and healing to teammates, ensuring the team remains healthy and effective.
Sub DPS
Zhongli
Geo
Zhongli Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Zhongli, the defensive anchor, shields the team with his Elemental Skill, creating a safe environment for teammates to operate in. His full set of Tenacity of the Millelith also increases the team's overall ATK.
Pyro Anemo Overload Squad (Tier A)
A high-damage team that utilizes Pyro reactions to deal massive AOE damage, while Anemo reactions enhance the team's overall damage output.
Main DPS
Xiao
Anemo
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Xiao serves as the team's main DPS, unleashing consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo damage, amplified by his Elemental Burst.
Sub DPS
Sucrose
Anemo
Sucrose Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Main Stats:
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats:
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Sucrose acts as a support character, providing an Elemental Mastery bonus to the team, increasing the damage of Swirl reactions and recharging Xiao's Elemental Burst.
Sub DPS
Xiangling
Pyro
Xiangling Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Emblem 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%
Xiangling's Elemental Burst unleashes a massive amount of Pyro damage, while her Pyro attachment is Swirled by Xiao, creating a powerful reaction.
Sub DPS
Bennett
Pyro
Bennett Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Bennett's Elemental Burst provides a significant ATK buff and healing to the team, making him a valuable asset in both offense and defense.
Frozen Fury (Tier A)
A high-damage team that utilizes Xiao's Elemental Burst to unleash a flurry of Anemo attacks, while Chongyun's Cryo abilities and Diona's shield provide support and protection.
Main DPS
Xiao
Anemo
Xiao Main DPS Build
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Anemo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Xiao, the main DPS, unleashes a series of consecutive Plunge Attacks with his Elemental Burst, dealing massive Anemo damage to enemies.
Sub DPS
Xingqiu
Hydro
Xingqiu Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Sacrificial Sword
Xingqiu, the sub DPS, provides additional damage with her Elemental Burst, which also applies Hydro to enemies, setting them up for Xiao's Anemo attacks.
Sub DPS
Chongyun
Cryo
Chongyun Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Blizzard Strayer
Main Stats:
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats:
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Chongyun, the support character, reduces the cooldowns of teammates' Elemental Bursts, infuses Kaeya's Normal Attacks with Cryo, and increases his Attack Speed. Her Elemental Burst also deals Cryo damage from behind.
Sub DPS
Diona
Cryo
Diona Sub DPS Build
Artifacts
Maiden Beloved
Main Stats:
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats:
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Diona, the shielder, provides a safe environment for the team, boosting the recharge of Chongyun's Elemental Burst and protecting the team from harm.