Xiao Best Teams guide for Genshin Impact. See best team composition for Xiao, Anemo hypercarry Xiao, Microwave, sunfire melt, weapon, stats, & artifacts for Xiao's Team Comps.
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Popular Teams For Xiao
| Team | Rating Description |
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| ▼Anemo Hypercarry Xiao | ★★★★★ - Xiao's DMG increases greatly because of supports. - Since there are many Anemo characters in the team, the Elemental Burst cost significantly lowers. - One of the strongest teams in-game. |
| ▼Microwave Xiao | ★★★★・ - Xiao in a team with double Geo - Utilizes raw Anemo DMG & microwave effect from Geo constructs |
| ▼Sunfire Melt Xiao | ★★★・・ - Enables Xiao to deal Anemo DMG alongside the consistent Pyro-swirl reaction from the Burst of Jean & Bennett, and Melt reaction from Layla's Skill & Burst |
Anemo Hypercarry Xiao Team Comp
Team Composition & Equipment
| Character | Weapon Artifacts & Stats |
|---|---|
 Xiao | Primordial Jade Winged-Spear Vermillion Hereafter x4 Main Sands: ATK% Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate 2. CRIT DMG 3. ATK% 4. Energy Recharge |
Faruzan | Elegy For The End Tenacity Of The Millelith x4 Main Sands: Energy Recharge Goblet: Flex Circlet: Flex Sub 1. Energy Recharge 2. CRIT Rate (For Favonius Warbow) |
Xianyun | Crane's Echoing Call Noblesse Oblige x4 Main Sands: ATK% or Energy Recharge Goblet: ATK% Circlet: ATK% Sub 1. ATK% 2. Energy Recharge |
Furina | Splendor of Tranquil Waters Golden Troupe x4 Main Sands: Energy Recharge Goblet: HP% Circlet: CRIT Rate / DMG Sub 1. Crit Rate 2. Crit DMG 3. Energy Recharge 4. HP% |
The objective of this team is to funnel buffs to Xiao using 3 supports to make the plunge attacks.
Rotation Of Anemo Hypercarry Xiao Team
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Use Furina's Elemental Skill. |
| 2 | Switch to Faruzan and use Elemental Burst. |
| 3 | Switch to Furina and use Elemental Burst. |
| 4 | Switch to Xianyun and use Elemental Burst and skill. |
| 5 | Switch to Xiao and use Elemental Skill twice and use Elemental Burst. |
| 6 | Repeat from step 1 |
Xiao's infusion disappears when he is switched out so you must complete the set up first before using Xiao's Burst.
Substitute Characters
| Character | Sub | Details |
|---|---|---|
| FaruzanXianyun | Jean (C4) | - Jean has Anemo Shred and healing but limits you to a circle. |
| Furina | ZhongliBennett | - Zhongli is a defensive option for Furina. - Bennett is a great buffer and healer but has overall lower damage and limits you to a circle. |
Microwave Xiao Team Comp
Team Composition & Equipment
| Character | Weapon Artifacts & Stats |
|---|---|
Xiao | Primordial Jade Winged-Spear Vermillion Hereafter x4 Main Sands: ATK% Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate 2. CRIT DMG 3. ATK% 4. Energy Recharge |
Albedo | Cinnabar Spindle Husk of Opulent Dreams x4 Main Sands: DEF Goblet: Geo DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT Rate Sub 1. CRIT DMG 2. CRIT Rate 3. DEF% 4. Flat DEF |
Zhongli | Staff of Homa Tenacity of the Millelith x4 Main Sands: HP Goblet: Geo DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT Rate Sub 1. CRIT Rate 2. CRIT DMG 3. HP% 2. Energy Recharge |
Xianyun | Crane's Echoing Call Noblesse Oblige x4 Main Sands: ATK% or Energy Recharge Goblet: ATK% Circlet: ATK% Sub 1. ATK% 2. Energy Recharge |
Rotation Of Microwave Xiao Team
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hold Zhongli's Skill for shield & monolith |
| 2 | Use Zhongli's Burst for crowd control & ATK buff |
| 3 | Switch to Albedo |
| 4 | Use Albedo's Skill and place the Geo construct near the monolith for resonating vibration |
| 5 | Switch to Xianyun |
| 6 | Use Xianyun's Burst for Plunge ATK buff and use Elemental Skill. |
| 7 | Switch to Xiao |
| 8 | Use Xiao's Elemental Skill and use Elemental Burst. |
| 9 | Repeat to step 1 |
Before using Xiao's Burst, ensure that Geo constructs & Xianyun's Burst are all active. Gather the enemies within the geo constructs for high damage.
Substitute Characters
| Character | Sub | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Albedo | Geo Traveler | - Geo traveler has several Geo constructs that can synergize with Zhongli's monolith |
| Zhongli | - | - There is no substitute for Zhongli since there no one who can produce a resonating vibration thru Geo constructs other than him |
| Xianyun | JeanBennett | - Jean at C4 can give Anemo Res and Bennett gives significant ATK Buff. - Limits you to a circle. |
Sunfire Melt Xiao Team Comp
Team Composition & Equipment
| Character | Weapon Artifacts & Stats |
|---|---|
Xiao | Primordial Jade Winged-Spear Vermillion Hereafter x4 Main Sands: ATK% Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate 2. CRIT DMG 3. ATK% 4. Energy Recharge |
Jean | Freedom-Sworn Viridescent Venerer x4 Main Sands: EM Goblet: EM Circlet: EM Sub 1. Elemental Mastery 2. Energy Recharge 3. ATK% 4. Flat ATK |
Layla | Key of Khaj-Nisut Tenacity of the Millelith x4 Main Sands: HP Goblet: HP Circlet: HP Sub 1. HP% 2. Energy Recharge 3. Flat HP 4. Elemental Mastery |
Bennett | Aquila Favonia Noblesse Oblige x4 Main Sands: HP Goblet: HP Circlet: Healing Bonus Sub 1. HP% 2. Energy Recharge 3. Flat HP |
Rotation Of Sunfire Melt Xiao Team
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Use Bennett's Burst for ATK buff & Pyro application |
| 2 | Switch to Jean |
| 3 | Use Jean's Burst for sunfire effect |
| 4 | Switch to Layla |
| 5 | Use Layla's Skill & Burst for shield & Cryo application |
| 6 | Switch to Xiao |
| 7 | Use Xiao's Skill for Anemo particles |
| 8 | Use Xiao's Burst for infusion & higher jump |
| 9 | Use Xiao's plunge attack until the Burst duration ends |
| 10 | Repeat from step 1 |
Substitute Characters
| Character | Sub | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jean | KazuhaSucroseSayu | - For Anemo, you can choose Kazuha & Sucrose for Pyro-swirl damage & crowd control - Sayu's ability to trigger Pyro-swirl may not be as frequent as Jean but she can heal |
| Layla | GanyuRosariaDiona | - For Cryo, you can choose Ganyu or Rosaria for consistent Cryo application - Diona is a good option if you do not have both Jean & Bennett and you need a healer |
| Bennett | XianglingDehyaKlee | - Possible substitutes for Pyro cannot heal but can consistently apply Pyro thru Skill & Burst - Xiangling can decrease the Pyro RES of enemies & provide an ATK buff thru Guoba's chili - Dehya's AoE can increase the active character's resistance to interruption - Klee's C2 can decrease the DEF of the enemy when stepping on her mines |
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