Genshin Impact

Xiao Best Builds & Team

Check this Xiao Build Guide for Genshin Impact. See Artifact Builds, best team, weapons, team comps, tier, recommended talents and constellations, F2P builds, weapons and more about Xiao.

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Xiao Character Tier & Rating

Rarity				Element				Weapon
				Anemo				Polearm
How To Get?
Obtained through Wishes (Limited Banner)
Character Tier						Reroll Tier
SS ▶Character Tier						S ▶Reroll Tier
DPS			Sub-DPS			Support			Healer
SS			-			-			-

Xiao's Tier Poll

Should You Pull For Xiao ?

Pull If You Need A DPS

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. It is recommended to pull for his constellation to upgrade his talents that can significantly improve his playstyle & maximize overall damage.

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.

Strengths & Weakness Of Xiao

Xiao Best Build & Weapon

Xiao Anemo DPS Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon	Details
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	On hit, increases ATK by 3.2% for 6s. Max 7 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3s. While in possession of the maximum possible stacks, DMG dealt is increased by 12%.
Weapon Substitute
Staff Of Homa	HP increased by 20%, Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased by an additional 1% of Max HP.
Deathmatch	If are there at least 2 enemies nearby, ATK increased by 16% and DEF increased by 16%. If there are less than 2 enemies nearby, ATK is increased by 24%.
Blackcliff Pole	After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 12% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others.
White Tassel	Increases Normal Attack DMG by 24%

Recommended Artifacts

	Artifact
Best	Vermillion Hereafter 4-Piece Set
Substitute 1	Viridescent Venerer 2-Piece Set Gladiator's Finale 2-Piece Set

Recommended Artifact Stats

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

When Using Blackcliff Pole, Invest More On CRIT Rate

Since the sub stat of Blackcliff Pole is CRIT DMG, it is recommended to put more effort on CRIT rate in Artifact's sub stats compared to CRIT Damage.

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Xiao Best Team Comp

Premium Team

Xiao is a character that tends to move around the field and reduces once health with Elemental Burst. The team suggested bellow will focus on increasing the longevity of Xiao while also helping him deal more damage.

Attack	Healer	Sub-DPS	Support
Xiao	Bennett	Albedo	Zhongli
Details
・Xiao's attacks will be boosted by Bennett while providing heal. ・Albedo can provide energy while being a great Sub-DPS especially when paired with Zhongli. ・Zhongli will provide shield for the longetivity of Xiao and also additional debuff to enemies.

Substitute Characters

Character	Sub	Details
Bennett	Qiqi Jean	・Xiao requires a healer because of his health drain mechanic. ・Qiqi can heal Xiao even if Xiao moves a lot while Jean will also work as a battery for Xiao.
Albedo	Raiden Shogun	・Raiden Shogun can also provide damage and energy but she requires more on-field time compared to Albedo.
Zhongli	Xinyan	・Can provide shield while spreading Pyro status. ・If you are also using Bennett in the team, Pyro Resonance will further boost the ATK of Xiao.
Zhongli	Diona	・Diona can also provide powerful shields especially when she is equipping Sacrificial Bow. ・She will also fulfill one healing slot.

Free To Play Friendly Party

Attack	Healer	Battery	Support
Xiao	Barbara	Traveler (Anemo)	Noelle
Details
・Xiao has a good synergy with Barbara's water ring. ・Anemo Traveler can provide energy enabling Xiao to cast his burst easily. ・Noelle can improve Xiao's survivability with her shields.

How To Use Xiao ?

Recommended Rotation For Xiao

Uses Of Xiao's Elemental Skill

Swift, High Damage Dash Attack

Xiao's Elemental Skill has dash through enemies, dealing high anemo damage to enemies hit. 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 itself, but rather boosts the damage of all of Xiao's attacks. This means Xiao's normal, plunge, charged attack, and elemental skill during his Burst's duration 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 support 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

Materials Needed for Talent Ascension

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

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

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