Xingqiu is a character of Genshin Impact 5.6. 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
| Rarity | Element | Weapon | |||||||||
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| Hydro | Sword | |||||||||
| How To Get? | |||||||||||
| Obtained through Wishes | |||||||||||
| DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Healer | ||||||||
| - | SS | S | D | ||||||||
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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. |
Xingqiu Best Build
Xingqiu Off-Field DPS
| Weapon | Sacrificial Sword |
|---|---|
| Substitute | 1. Freedom-Sworn 2. Primordial Jade Cutter 3. Favonius Sword 4. Sapwood Blade (F2P) 5. Skyrider Sword (F2P) |
| Best | Emblem Of Severed Fate x4 |
| Artifact Stats | Sands: 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
| Weapon | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Sacrificial Sword | Energy 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 |
| 2nd | Freedom-Sworn | Elemental Mastery 198 (Lvl. 90) - Can give buffs to the team periodically └ Additional Normal, Charged, & Plunge DMG and ATK% - EM substat amplifies elemental reaction damage |
| 3rd | Primordial Jade Cutter | CRIT 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 |
| 4th | Favonius Sword | Energy 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 |
| F2P | Sapwood Blade | Energy 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 |
| F2P | Skyrider Sword | Energy 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* |
| 7th | The Alley Flash | Elemental 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.
All Weapon ListXingqiu Best Artifacts
Xingqiu Off-Field DPS Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Off-Field DPS Build
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Best | Emblem Of Severed Fate [4-Piece] |
| Substitute 1 | Noblesse Oblige [2-Piece] Heart Of Depth [2-Piece] |
| Substitute 2 | Any ATK% [2-Piece] Heart Of Depth [2-Piece] |
| Substitute 3 | Noblesse Oblige [4-Piece] |
Recommended Artifact Stats
| Main: Flat HP Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK% |
|---|---|
| Main: Flat ATK Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate/ Energy Recharge / ATK% |
| Main: ATK% Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery |
| Main: Hydro DMG Bonus% Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK% |
| 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 DPS | Sub DPS | Main DPS | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xingqiu | Yelan | Hu Tao | Zhongli |
| 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
| Character | Sub | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Yelan | Yae Miko FischlFurina | - For Yelan replacement, it is ideal to choose an off-field DPS who can trigger an elemental reaction with Xingqiu's Burst. |
| Hu Tao | DilucAyaka Wriothesley | - Xingqiu works well with any melee main DPS since his Skill & Burst produces a surrounding barrier that consistently applies Hydro to nearby enemies. |
| Zhongli | NahidaKazuhaBennettDionaLynette | - 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 DPS | Sub DPS | Support | Main DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xingqiu | Xiangling | Bennett | Chongyun |
| 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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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
|---|
| Varunada Lazurite Sliver x 1Varunada Lazurite Fragment x 9Varunada Lazurite Chunk x 9Damaged Mask x 18Stained Mask x 30Ominous Mask x 12Silk Flower x 108Cleansing Heart x 26 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
| Varunada Lazurite Sliver x 1 Varunada Lazurite Fragment x 9Varunada Lazurite Chunk x 9Varunada Lazurite Gemstone x 6Damaged Mask x 18Stained Mask x 30Ominous Mask x 36Silk Flower x 168Cleansing Heart x 46 |
Silk Flower Farm Routes
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Talent Materials For Xingqiu
| Enemy Drops (Hilichurl) | Domain Drops (Wed/Sat/Sun) | Big Boss Drops (Andrius) |
|---|---|---|
| Damaged Mask | Teachings Of Gold | Tail Of Boreas |
| Stained Mask | Guide To Gold | |
| Ominous Mask | Philosophies Of Gold |
Xingqiu 's Recommended Talent Priority
| Talent | Level 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Use Elemental Skill to collect energy, use Elemental Burst and change to your main DPS. |
| 2 | Deal damage with your main DPS until the rain swords run out. |
| 3 | Repeat 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
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
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.
Should You Pull for Xingqiu's Constellation Or Best Weapon?
Aim For C6 if You're Able To
| Constellation Priority |
|---|
| C6 > C2 or C3 |
C6 Is Ideal For Every Use-Case
At C0, Xingqiu is already a very capable off-field Hydro support character whose contributions to a team only get better with his constellations. His C6 will be his best constellation overall since it greatly increases Xingqiu's damage and Hydro application with his Burst due to the additional sword rain attack while also lowering his Energy Recharge requirements due to the Energy refund Xinqiu gets after every 3rd sword rain attack.
If you cannot get his C6, his C2 is a viable stopping point since it extends the duration of his Burst and reduces the Hydro RES of enemies damaged by a sword rain attack. This improves his value as a sub-DPS unit and as a support with other Hydro characters. C2's effect is very synergistic with C6, further giving a reason to get his C6 if you have the means to do so.
Beyond C2, his C3 can be another viable stopping point due to the added levels to his Burst, which is again, made better with the activation of his C6. With this in mind, it can be said that Xinqiu's C6 is valuable not just because of its effect, but by virtue of being a strong compliment to his best early constellations. However, not getting any of his constellations isn't completely disheartening, since he will still be very viable in his select teams even at C0.
Xingqiu's Constellations & Effects
| Rating | Constellation 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. |
Xingqiu's Constellation Name is Fabulae Textile
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Xingqiu Skills & Talents Details
Normal Attack: Guhua Style
Normal Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Performs up to 5 rapid strikes. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 46.6% | 50.4% | 54.2% | 59.6% | 63.4% | 67.8%73.7% | 79.7% | 85.6% | 92.1% | 99.6% | |
| 2-Hit DMG | 47.6% | 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 DMG | 56% | 60.5% | 65.1% | 71.6% | 76.2% | 81.4% | 88.5% | 95.7% | 102.9% | 110.7% | 119.6% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 35.9%+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. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
▲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. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 69.1% | 74.3% | 81.8% | 87% | 92.9% | 101.1% | 109.3% | 117.5% | 126.4% | 135.3% |
| Low Plunge DMG | 128% | 138% | 149% | 164% | 174% | 186% | 202% | 219% | 235% | 253% | 271% |
| High Plunge DMG | 160% | 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. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 168%+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% |
| Duration | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s |
| CD | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s | 21s |
▲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. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Duration | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s |
| CD | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
▲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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| SUB DPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilie SS | Escoffier SS | Furina SS | Mavuika SS |
| Nahida SS | Xiangling SS | Xingqiu SS | Yae Miko SS |
| Yelan SS | Chiori S | Fischl S | Kuki Shinobu S |
| Raiden Shogun S | Albedo A | Ayato A | Beidou A |
| Support | |||
| Baizhu SS | Bennett SS | Citlali SS | Furina SS |
| Iansan SS | Kazuha SS | Nahida SS | Xilonen SS |
| Zhongli SS | Chevreuse S | Escoffier S | Jean S |
| Kokomi S | Kuki Shinobu S | Mavuika S | Mona S |
| Healer | |||
| Baizhu SS | Bennett SS | Jean SS | Kokomi SS |
| Xianyun SS | Barbara S | Escoffier S | Sigewinne S |
| Xilonen S | Yaoyao S | Charlotte A | Chevreuse A |
| Diona A | Furina A | Iansan A | Mizuki A |
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