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Xiao Best Build & Weapon

Xiao is a character in Genshin Impact 3.5 that uses Anemo Polearm. See best builds, teams, weapons, skills, weapon, artifacts, talent materials, rating for & tier!

Xiao Tier

Rarity				Element				Weapon
				Anemo				Polearm
How To Get?
Only available in Limited-Time Banners where he is featured
DPS			Sub-DPS			Support			Healer
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Xiao Best Build

Xiao Anemo Hyoercarry Build

Weapon	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Substitute	1. Staff Of Homa 2. Vortex Vanquisher 3. Deathmatch 4. Blackcliff Pole
Best Artifact	Vermillion Hereafter x4
Artifact Stats	Sands: ATK% Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate/DMG
Priority Sub-Stats	1. Crit Rate/DMG 2. ATK% 3. Energy Recharge

This build will allow Xiao to act as a Hypercarry for your team, dealing high DMG by himself, which can be bolstered by his support. You don't need Elemental Mastery here since you won't be using Xiao to swirl.

Xiao Best Weapon

Anemo Hypercarry Build

	Weapon	Details
Best	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	CRIT Rate 22.1% (Lvl. 90) - Xiao's signature weapon - Can increase DMG to up to 22.4% through its weapon skill - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD
2nd	Staff Of Homa	CRIT DMG 66.2% (Lvl. 90) - Crit DMG sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD - Weapon skill provides additional ATK depending on HP - Will work with well with Xiao, but will require being at half health most of the time to get the most out of it
3rd	Vortex Vanquisher	ATK 49.6% (Lvl. 90) - Can work without a shielder - High ATK stat thanks to weapon sub-stat and weapon skill
4th	Deathmatch	CRIT Rate 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes building CR/CD easier - Conditional ATK increase is still reliable for Xiao
5th	Lithic Spear	ATK 27.6% (Lvl. 90) - ATK sub-stat will increase overall DMG - Will require multiple Liyue characters in the party to make the most of its weapon skill
6th (F2P)	Blackcliff Pole	CRIT DMG 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - Crit DMG sub-stat makes building CR/CD easier - Best against multiple enemies but will work as a simple stat stick

Primordial Jade Winged Spear Or Staff Of Homa?

When choosing between the two, it will come down to your team comp and playstyle. The Primordial Jade Winged Spear offers a consistent DMG increase, while the Staff of Homa is more geared towards high risk, high damage gameplay. The Staff of Homa will require a shielder and healer to keep Xiao safe.

CR/CD Weapons Are Recommended

For Xiao to be an effective hypercarry, it's important for him to have a good Crit Rate & Crit DMG ratio. Having a weapon with these stats will make it easier to build CR/CD and will not limit your artifacts too much.

Xiao Best Artifacts

Xiao Anemo Hypercarry Build Artifacts

Best Artifacts For Anemo Hypercarry Build

	Artifacts
Best	Vermillion Hereafter 4-Piece
Substitute 1	Desert Pavilion Chronicle (4-Piece)
Substitute 2	Viridescent Venerer (2-Piece) Gladiator's Finale Or Any other ATK% two-piece artifact (2-Piece)

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
	Main: Flat ATK Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
	Main: ATK% Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
	Main: Anemo DMG Bonus Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
	Main: Crit Rate/DMG Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Not Much Difference Between Vermillion Hereafter / VV&Glad

When it comes to choosing between a full Vermillion Hereafter set or two-piece VV & Glad, it will boil down on which ones have better sub-stats. The artifacts are not much different when it comes to DMG output so choose the one with the better stats.

Only Build Offensive Sub-Stats

As a Hypercarry, you need to be able to deal as much damage as possible with Xiao. Because of this, you are required to only build offensive stats including Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and ATK%.

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Xiao Best Team Comp

Premium Team For Xiao

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Batter / Support	Sub-DPS / Shield
Xiao	Albedo	Jean	Zhongli
Details
- Very expensive team comp, but currently, the best team comp for Xiao - Jean will act as a battery for Xiao, while providing healing for the team - Albedo will provide on-field DPS with his Elemental Skill - Zhongli can offer shred and a shield for Xiao

Other Characters That Works With Xiao

Character	Sub	Details
Zhongli	Layla Diona	- Both can act as a shielder for Xiao
Albedo	Fischl	- Can provide on-field DPS for Xiao during his Burst
Jean	Raiden Shogun Sucrose	- Will provide good battery for Xiao - Raiden will even provide on-field DPS for Xiao and can act as an on-field DPS while Xiao is gathering energy

Free To Play Friendly Party

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Enabler	Support
Xiao	Xiangling	Sucrose	Bennett
Details
- A relatively easy-to-build team comp for Xiao - Bennett & Xiangling for Pyro resonance - Xiangling's Burst will provide additional DPS while Xiao is using his Burst - Sucrose will act as a battery

Notes About Team Comps For Xiao

There are not a lot of characters that can work well with Xiao so when create a team with him, you do need to build around him. Most of his good supports are 5-star characters, which makes it even harder to create teams for him.

Xiao Guide - How To Use Xiao?

Recommended Rotation For Xiao

Uses Of Xiao's Elemental Skill

Swift, High Damage Dash Attack

Xiao's Elemental Skill allows him to dash through enemies, dealing high Anemo damage to those it hits. With his Disolution Eon: Heaven Fall talent, its damage is further increased with each subsequent use.

Can Be Used To Reposition

The Lemniscatic Wind Cycling can be used even when Xiao is in the air, allowing for quick repositioning or dodging. It can also be used to rush forward in pursuit of enemies.

Uses Of Xiao's Elemental Burst

Boosts The Damage Of All Of Xiao's Attack

Xiao's Elemental Burst itself does not deal damage, but rather boosts the damage of all of Xiao's other attacks. This means Xiao's Normal, Plunge, Charged attack, and Elemental Skill during his Burst would all be boosted!

Xiao Loses Health During Burst Duration

Throughout Xiao's Elemental Burst, he will constantly lose health. This puts a risk to the Burst when used and would require a healer for the team to constantly help him.

Increase The AOE Range Of Plunge Attack

The biggest benefit of Xiao's burst is increasing the AOE of Xiao's plunge attack. With increased damage from the Burst, Xiao's deals high damage to all enemies within its field with every plunge!

Xiao Ascension Materials

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Materials Needed for Level Ascension

Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver x 1 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x 9 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x 9 Slime Condensate x 18 Slime Secretions x 30 Slime Concentrate x 12 Qingxin x 108 Juvenile Jade x 26
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver x 1 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x 9 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x 9 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone x 6 Slime Condensate x 18 Slime Secretions x 30 Slime Concentrate x 36 Qingxin x 168 Juvenile Jade x 46

Qingxin Farm Routes

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Talent Materials For Xiao

Enemy Drops (Slime)	Domain Drops (Mon/Thur/Sun)	Big Boss Drops (Childe)
Slime Condensate	Teachings Of Prosperity	Shadow Of The Warrior
Slime Secretions	Guide To Prosperity
Slime Concentrate	Philosophies Of Prosperity

Xiao 's Recommended Talent Priority

Should You Get Or Wish For Xiao?

Pull If You Need An Anemo Hypercarry

Xiao is a top-class DPS that does not need any reaction to deal powerful damage. Despite using Anemo, he does not rely on Swirl but instead deals raw Elemental Damage. If you need another DPS, Xiao will definitely be of use. Even at C0, he's strong so you don't need too much investment in his constellations.

Best Constellation For Xiao

Constellation 1 For Easier Energy Gathering

With constellation 1, Xiao will have 3 charges of his skill enabling him to gather more energy with ease helping his Energy problems by alot.

Constellation 6 Will Change His Playstyle

At max constellation, Xiao will receive a charge of his Elemental Skill when you hit 2 enemies or more with his Plunge attacks during Elemental Burst. Because of this, your main damage source will be the Elemental Skill instead of Plunge Attacks, greatly changing his playstyle.

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