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Xingqiu is a character of Genshin Impact 5.2. See Xingqiu's, best build, dps build, sub-dps build, best weapon, f2p weapon, best artifacts, best team, & tier for Xingqiu.

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Xingqiu Tier & Review

Xingqiu
RarityElementWeapon
4 StarHydroHydroSword
How To Get?
Obtained through Wishes
DPSSub-DPSSupportHealer
-SSSD
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**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest.
Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D

** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations

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Strengths & Weakness Of Xingqiu

Strengths
- A great off-field Hydro DPS.
- Consistent Hydro applicator.
- Flexible and can fit in any team comp.
- Produces a lot of damage even with low investment.
Weakness
- Long cooldown for Elemental Skill.
- High energy cost for Elemental Burst.
 ↳ Can be solved by equiping Sacrificial Sword.
▼ Details about Xingqiu below.

Xingqiu Best Build

Xingqiu Off-Field DPS

WeaponSacrificial SwordSacrificial Sword
Substitute1. Freedom-SwornFreedom-Sworn
2. Primordial Jade CutterPrimordial Jade Cutter
3. Favonius SwordFavonius Sword
4. Sapwood BladeSapwood Blade (F2P)
5. Skyrider SwordSkyrider Sword (F2P)
BestEmblem Of Severed FateEmblem Of Severed Fate x4
Artifact StatsSands: ATK%
Goblet: Hydro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT Rate / DMG
Priority Sub-Stats 1. CRIT Rate or DMG
2. ATK%
3. Energy Recharge
4. Elemental Mastery

Consistent Hydro Application & Off-Field Damage

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst provides continuous Hydro application and coordinated attacks with the active character's Normal Attack. This build focuses on his Burst's damage output while maintaining its uptime.

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Xingqiu Best Weapon

Xingqiu Off-Field DPS Weapon

Best Weapons For Off-Field DPS Build

WeaponDetails
BestSacrificial SwordSacrificial SwordEnergy Recharge 61.3% (Lvl. 90)
- ER substat is convenient for Burst uptime
- Has a chance to reset Skill CD periodically
└ Can give more Energy to Xingqiu which is great for sustaining Burst uptime
2ndFreedom-SwornFreedom-SwornElemental Mastery 198 (Lvl. 90)
- Can give buffs to the team periodically
└ Additional Normal, Charged, & Plunge DMG and ATK%
- EM substat amplifies elemental reaction damage
3rdPrimordial Jade CutterPrimordial Jade CutterCRIT Rate 44.1% (Lvl. 90)
- CRIT Rate makes it convenient to achieve good CRIT stat ratio
└ Currently has the highest CRIT Rate for a sword
- Additional ATK base on HP
└ HP stat can also increase the HP recovery when his Skill & Burst duration ends
4thFavonius SwordFavonius SwordEnergy Recharge 61.3% (Lvl. 90)
- ER substat is convenient for Burst uptime
- Chance to provide more Energy periodically upon CRIT Hits
└ Good battery for other characters in the team
F2PSapwood BladeSapwood BladeEnergy Recharge 30.6% (Lvl. 90)
- ER substat is convenient for Burst uptime
- Gain EM bonus periodically
└ Great for Dendro-related reactions
- Craftable which makes it easier to refine
F2PSkyrider SwordSkyrider SwordEnergy Recharge 52.1% (Lvl. 90)
- ER substat is convenient for Burst uptime
- Increases ATK% & Movement SPD temporarily upon using Burst
- Easy to refine & upgrade since it is 3*
7thThe Alley FlashThe Alley FlashElemental Mastery 55 (Lvl. 90)
- EM substat amplifies elemental reaction damage
- Highest base attack for 4* sword
- Increases DMG but becomes disabled for a period when Xingqiu gets hit

Maintain The Uptime Of Elemental Burst

Sacrificial Sword is the best weapon for Xingqiu since it can surely sustain the uptime of his Burst especially when the passive has been triggered. But if you can already keep his Burst's uptime without using Sacrificial Sword, it is recommended to choose the other ones in the list.

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Xingqiu Best Artifacts

Xingqiu Off-Field DPS Artifacts

Best Artifacts For Off-Field DPS Build

Details
BestEmblem Of Severed FateEmblem Of Severed Fate
[4-Piece]
Substitute 1Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige
[2-Piece]
Heart Of DepthHeart Of Depth
[2-Piece]
Substitute 2GladiatorAny ATK%
[2-Piece]
Heart Of DepthHeart Of Depth
[2-Piece]
Substitute 3Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige
[4-Piece]

Recommended Artifact Stats

Flower Icon Main: Flat HP
Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%
Feather Icon Main: Flat ATK
Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate/ Energy Recharge / ATK%
Sands Icon Main: ATK%
Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
Goblet Icon Main: Hydro DMG Bonus%
Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%
Crown Icon Main: CRIT Damage / Rate
Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Use A Complete Noblesse Oblige If You Want A Buffer

Whenever Xingqiu uses his Burst, the effect of 4-piece Noblesse Oblige gives ATK% buff to everyone in the team. Only use a complete Noblesse Oblige if you want him to be a buffer and if you do not have another character that uses it in the team since the buff does not stack.

Elemental Mastery Sands Is Good For Reaction Comps

Besides ATK%, you can also go for EM Sands to increase the damage of all Hydro-related reactions.

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Xingqiu Best Team Comp

Premium Party For Xingqiu

Sub DPSSub DPSMain DPSSupport
XingqiuXingqiuYelanYelanHu TaoHu TaoZhongliZhongli
Details
- Xingqiu and Yelan produces Hydro Resonance increasing the HP and boosting the damage of Hu Tao through reaction.
- Xingqiu and Hu Tao produces consistent Vaporize reaction.
- Hydro Resonance also affects the HP shield of Zhongli.
- Zhongli can also increase the damage that Xingqiu produces because of its universal debuff from shields.

Other Characters That Works With Xingqiu

CharacterSubDetails
YelanYelanYae MikoYae Miko
FischlFischl
FurinaFurina
- For Yelan replacement, it is ideal to choose an off-field DPS who can trigger an elemental reaction with Xingqiu's Burst.
Hu TaoHu TaoDilucDiluc
AyakaAyaka
WriothesleyWriothesley
- Xingqiu works well with any melee main DPS since his Skill & Burst produces a surrounding barrier that consistently applies Hydro to nearby enemies.
ZhongliZhongliNahidaNahida
KazuhaKazuha
BennettBennett
DionaDiona
LynetteLynette
- It is ideal to choose a support that is beneficial to the team especially the main DPS. If you are not good at dodging, it is safe to go for healers.

Free-To-Play Party

Sub DPSSub DPSSupportMain DPS
XingqiuXingqiuXianglingXianglingBennettBennettChongyunChongyun
Details
- This team is one of the most powerful teams in-game.
- Xingqiu, Xiangling, & Chongyun can trigger continuous reactions such as Vaporize, Melt, & Freeze.
- Bennett greatly boosts all of the damage produced by the team.

Xingqiu Ascension Materials

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Talent Materials For Xingqiu

Xingqiu 's Recommended Talent Priority

TalentLevel Up Priority
Normal Attack: Guhua Style★★・・・
Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen
(Elemental Skill)
★★★★・
Guhua Sword: Raincutter
(Elemental Burst)
★★★★★

Xingqiu Skill Guide & How To Use Xingqiu

Recommended Rotation For Xingqiu

Recommended Rotation
1Use Elemental Skill to collect energy, use Elemental Burst and change to your main DPS.
2Deal damage with your main DPS until the rain swords run out.
3Repeat number 1.
*At constellation 4, use Elemental Burst after Elemental Skill for bigger damage.

Uses Of Xingqiu's Elemental Skill

Mainly Used To Gather Energy For Xingqiu's Burst

The primary use of Xingqiu's Elemental skill is to use it as Battery for Xingqiu's Elemental Burst. It can also deal a significant amount of damage to enemies.

Additional Defense & Healing

Additional Defense & Healing

The Elemental Skill of Xingqiu will also release floating swords that will decrease the damage you receive and heal you depending on Xingqiu's Max HP.

Recovery Is Not As High As Support Healers

However, it does not make Xingqiu a substitute for healers but just an added HP regen because the amount of HP it can heal is low and the CD of his Skill & Burst takes time making it unreliable for healing. This is ideal for characters who do not require much healing such as Hu Tao.

Uses Of Xingqiu's Elemental Burst

▲ Remains after switching characters and is extremely effective at combos.

Off-Field Damage

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst will shoot enemies with Hydro blade that sync with the active character's Normal Attack.

Hydro Application

Every hit by the flying blade will inflict Hydro on the target enabling easy Hydro reactions. This makes Xingqiu a flexible support and sub DPS who can fit in different teams.

At Constellation 2, Elemental Burst Decreases Hydro Resistance Of Enemies

At Constellation 2, Elemental Burst Decreases Hydro Resistance Of Enemies

Upon unlocking Constellation 2, every enemy that gets hit by the sword needles from Elemental Burst will have their Hydro RES decreased by 15 percent increasing the damage of Xingqiu.

Xingqiu Wish & Constellation Guide

Should You Get Or Wish For Xingqiu?

Pull If You Need A Support & DPS

Xingqiu

Xingqiu is a powerful off-field DPS & a great Hydro applicator making him a flexible character that fit in any team comp. He is a must-have character and has one of the most frequent Hydro infliction among characters. It is recommended to pull for his constellation to further amplify his abilities.

Best Constellation For Xingqiu

RatingConstellation
Effect
★★★・・C1: The Scent Remained
Increases the maximum number of Rain Swords by 1.
★★★★★C2: Rainbow Upon The Azure Sky
Extends the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3s.
Decreases the Hydro RES of opponents hit by sword rain attacks by 15% for 4s.
★★★★・C3: Weaver Of Verses
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★★★・・C4: Evilsoother
Throughout the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter, the DMG dealt by Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen is increased by 50%.
★★★・・C5: Embrace Of Rain
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★★★★★C6: Hence, Call Them My Own Verses
Activating 2 of Guhua Sword: Raincutter's sword rain attacks greatly enhances the third sword rain attack. On hit, the third sword rain attack regenerates 3 Energy for Xingqiu.

C2 And C6 Are Recommended

Xingqiu is already viable even without Constellations, but overall, his Cons are excellent since they greatly strengthen him. C2 extends his Elemental Burst and Water debuff, while C6 increases his Burst's overall DPS.

Xingqiu Skills & Talents Details

Normal Attack: Guhua Style

Normal Attack

Effect
Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11
1-Hit DMG46.6%50.4%54.2%59.6%63.4%67.8%73.7%79.7% 85.6%92.1% 99.6%
2-Hit DMG47.6%51.5%55.4%60.9%64.8%69.3%75.3%81.4% 87.5%94.2%101.8%
3-Hit
DMG
28.6%+28.6%30.9%+30.9%33.2%+33.2%36.5%+36.5%38.8%+38.8%41.5%+41.5%45.2%+45.2%48.8%+48.8%52.5%+52.5%56.4%+56.4%61.0%+61.0%
4-Hit DMG56%60.5%65.1%71.6%76.2%81.4%88.5%95.7%102.9%110.7%119.6%
5-Hit DMG35.9%+35.9%38.8%+38.8%41.7%+41.7%45.9%+45.9%48.8%+48.8%52.1%+52.1%56.7%+56.7%61.3%+61.3%65.9%+65.9%70.9%+70.9%76.6%+76.6%

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Charged Attack

Effect
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11
Charged
Attack
DMG
47.3%+56.2%51.2%+60.7%55.0%+65.3%60.5%+71.8%64.4%+76.4%68.8%+81.6%74.8%+88.8%80.9%+96.0%86.9%+103.2%93.5%+111.0%101.1%+120.0%
Charged
Attack
Stamina Cost
2525252525252525252525

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Plunging Attack

Effect
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11
Plunge DMG63.9%69.1%74.3%81.8%87%92.9%101.1%109.3%117.5%126.4%135.3%
Low Plunge DMG128%138%149%164%174%186%202%219%235%253%271%
High Plunge DMG160%173%186%204%217%232%253%273%293%316%338%

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen (Elemental Skill)

Effect
Xingqiu performs twin strikes with his sword, dealing Hydro DMG. At the same time, this ability creates the maximum number of Rain Swords, which will orbit your active character.

Rain Shower

Effect
The Rain Swords have the following properties:
・When a character takes DMG, the Rain Sword will shatter, reducing the amount of DMG taken.
・Increases the character's resistance to interruption.
20% of Xingqiu's Hydro DMG Bonus will be converted to additional DMG Reduction for the Rain Swords. The maximum amount of additional DMG Reduction that can be gained this way is 24%.The initial maximum number of Rain Swords is 3. Using this ability applies the Wet status onto the character.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13
Skill DMG168%+191%181%+206%193%+220%210%+239%223%+253%235%+268%252%+287%269%+306%286%+325%302%+344% 319%+363% 336%+382% 357%+406%
Damage
Reduction
Ratio
20%21%22%23%24%25%26%27%28%29%29%29%29%
Duration15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s
CD21s21s21s21s21s21s21s21s21s21s21s21s21s

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Guhua Sword: Raincutter

Effect
Initiate Rainbow Bladework and fight using an illusory sword rain, while creating the maximum number of Rain Swords.

Rainbow Bladework

Effect
・Your active character's Normal Attacks will trigger consecutive sword rain attacks, dealing Hydro DMG.
・Rain Swords will remain at the maximum number throughout the ability's duration.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13
Sword
Rain
DMG
54.3%58.3%62.4%67.8%71.9%76%81.4%86.8%92.3%97.7%103%109%115%
Duration15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s
CD20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s
Energy
Cost
80808080808080808080808080

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Hydropathic

Effect
When a Rain Sword is shattered or when its duration expires, it regenerates the current character's HP based on 6% of Xingqiu's Max HP.

Blades Amidst Raindrops

Effect
Xingqiu gains a 20% Hydro DMG Bonus.

Flash of Genius

Effect
When Xingqiu crafts Character Talent Materials, he has a 25% chance to refund a portion of the crafting materials used.

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LXCr 10

This ri¢h f€mb0y is doing wonders with my Wanderer.

Anonymous 9

Can I use haran geppaku futsu on xingqiu?

Anonymous 8

Can I go with Keqing, Ayaka, Xingxiu, and Xiangling? I mean they are the only good character in my acc.

Anonymous 7

Are you sure Atk% Artifacts better than Crit Dmg% Artifacts ?

Anonymous 6

Like really, I am not sure that xing qiu could be a DPS

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