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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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Best Teams For Xiao

Popular Teams For Xiao

TeamRating
Description
▼Anemo Hypercarry Xiao★★★★★
- Xiao's meta role in a team with Anemo DPS
- Utilizes Xiao's Burst that can significantly boost Anemo DMG output
▼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

CharacterWeapon
Artifacts & Stats
Xiao
Xiao
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Vermillion Hereafter 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
Faruzan
Favonius Warbow Favonius Warbow
The Exile The Exile x4
Main
Sands: ER
Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT Rate
Sub
1. Energy Recharge
2. CRIT Rate
3. CRIT DMG
4. ATK%
Zhongli
Zhongli
Black Tassel Black Tassel
Tenacity of the Millelith Tenacity of the Millelith x4
Main
Sands: HP
Goblet: HP
Circlet: HP
Sub
1. HP%
2. Flat HP
Bennett
Bennett
Aquila Favonia Aquila Favonia
Noblesse Oblige Noblesse Oblige x4
Main
Sands: HP
Goblet: HP
Circlet: Healing Bonus
Sub
1. HP%
2. Energy Recharge
Synergy Details

Synergy Of Anemo Hypercarry Xiao Team

CharacterDetail
Faruzan An excellent support for Anemo DPS. With Favonius Warbow, she can produce energy particles for Xiao.
Zhongli His durable shield can protect Xiao from incoming damage and reduces the elemental RES of nearby enemies.
Bennett He is a healer that can provide ATK through Burst & Noblesse Oblige x4.

The objective of this team is to funnel buffs to Xiao to amplify the damage output of his plunge attacks.

Additional Anemo DMG & Intermittent Subtle Crowd Control

Aside from additional 40% CRIT DMG for Anemo, Faruzan's C6 can also let the active character to trigger the Pressurized Collapse effect every 3s while her Burst is active.

Pros & Cons Of Anemo Support Team

Pros- Xiao's plunge attack can swirl the elements in the surrounding
- Anemo DMG can break most shields that react with Anemo while plunge attack can break Geo shields
- Anemo Resonance can increase the movement SPD & reduce stamina consumption which are useful in combat & exploration
Cons- Could be difficult to defeat enemies that are resistant or immune to Anemo such as Anemo slime & specter
- Opponents tend to get scattered when doing plunge attacks in succession

Rotation Of Anemo Hypercarry Xiao Team

No.Procedure
1Hold Zhongli's Skill for shield
2Switch to Bennett
3Use Bennett's Burst for ATK buff
4Switch to Faruzan
5Use Faruzan's Skill then Charged Attack twice for Anemo particles & subtle crowd control
6Use Faruzan's Burst for Anemo buff
7Switch to Xiao
8Use Xiao's Skill for Anemo particles
9Use Xiao's Burst for infusion & higher jump
10Use Xiao's plunge attack until the Burst duration ends
11Repeat 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

CharacterSubDetails
FaruzanFaruzanMonaMona
XianglingXiangling
- Mona has an omen buff that can amplify Xiao's damage output
- Xiangling provides ATK buff with Guoba's chili & enable Pyro resonance when paired with another Pyro character
ZhongliZhongliLaylaLayla
KiraraKirara
- Include a shielder to protect Xiao while mid-air
BennettBennettJeanJean
KokomiKokomi
DionaDiona
- Similar with the supports, choose a healer that is beneficial mainly for Xiao

Xiao is a hypercarry DPS and it is logical to use supports that can significantly improve his damage output.

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Microwave Xiao Team Comp

Team Composition & Equipment

CharacterWeapon
Artifacts & Stats
Xiao
Xiao
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Vermillion Hereafter 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
Albedo
Cinnabar Spindle Cinnabar Spindle
Husk of Opulent Dreams 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
Zhongli
Staff of Homa Staff of Homa
Tenacity of the Millelith 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
Jean
Jean
Freedom-Sworn Freedom-Sworn
Noblesse Oblige Noblesse Oblige x4
Main
Sands: ATK
Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT Rate
Sub
1. Energy Recharge
2. CRIT DMG
3. CRIT Rate
4. ATK%
Synergy Details

Synergy Of Microwave Xiao Team

CharacterDetail
Albedo An off-field Geo DPS whose Geo construct can synergize with Zhongli's monolith. He also enables Geo resonance with Zhongli which can increase Xiao's damage output.
Zhongli His durable shield can protect Xiao from incoming damage and reduce the elemental RES of nearby enemies. He can also provide ATK bonus thru Tenacity of the Millelith.
Jean She is an excellent healer that can provide ATK bonus thru Noblesse Oblige. With Freedom-Sworn, she can also empower Xiao's plunge attacks.

The objective of this team is to funnel buffs to Xiao to amplify the damage output of his plunge attacks and inflict persistent Geo DMG thru Geo constructs.

Pros & Cons Of Microwave Xiao Team

Pros- Xiao's plunge attack can swirl the elements in the surrounding
- Anemo DMG can break most shields that react with Anemo while plunge attack can break Geo shields
- Geo resonance can increase the damage output of the whole team
Cons- Xiao can be interrupted if accidentally landing on Geo construct
- Opponents tend to get scattered when doing plunge attacks in succession
- Geo constructs are stationary & can be destroyed easily, especially Albedo's

Rotation Of Microwave Xiao Team

No.Procedure
1Hold Zhongli's Skill for shield & monolith
2Use Zhongli's Burst for crowd control & ATK buff
3Switch to Albedo
4Use Albedo's Skill and place the Geo construct near the monolith for resonating vibration
5Switch to Jean
6Use Jean's Burst for ATK buff & off-field Anemo DMG
7Switch to Xiao
8Use Xiao's Burst for Anemo infusion & empowered plunge attack then utilize it until the duration ends
9Repeat to step 1

Before using Xiao's Burst, ensure that Geo constructs & Jean's Burst are all active.

Jean's C4 Can Increase Xiao's Damage Output

Jean's C4 can reduce the Anemo RES of enemies by 40% and this can substantially increase Xiao's damage output.

Albedo's C4 Can Increase Xiao's Damage Output

Albedo's C4 can increase the plunge attack of the active character while inside the AoE of his Skill and this can substantially increase Xiao's plunge attacks.

Substitute Characters

CharacterSubDetails
AlbedoAlbedoGeo TravelerGeo Traveler- Geo traveler has several Geo constructs that can synergize with Zhongli's monolith
ZhongliZhongli - - There is no substitute for Zhongli since there no one who can produce a resonating vibration thru Geo constructs other than him
JeanJeanBennettBennett
Kuki ShinobuKuki Shinobu
KokomiKokomi
- Choose a healer who can utilize Tenacity of the Millelith, Noblesse Oblige, or Thrilling Tales for ATK buff

Remember that there can only be 3 Geo constructs that can exist simultaneously. However, the Geo construct from Geo Traveler's Burst is not counted so you can use it in addition to 3 Geo constructs.

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Sunfire Melt Xiao Team Comp

Team Composition & Equipment

CharacterWeapon
Artifacts & Stats
Xiao
Xiao
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Vermillion Hereafter 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
Jean
Freedom-Sworn Freedom-Sworn
Viridescent Venerer Viridescent Venerer x4
Main
Sands: EM
Goblet: EM
Circlet: EM
Sub
1. Elemental Mastery
2. Energy Recharge
3. ATK%
4. Flat ATK
Layla
Layla
Key of Khaj-Nisut Key of Khaj-Nisut
Tenacity of the Millelith 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
Bennett
Aquila Favonia Aquila Favonia
Noblesse Oblige Noblesse Oblige x4
Main
Sands: HP
Goblet: HP
Circlet: Healing Bonus
Sub
1. HP%
2. Energy Recharge
3. Flat HP
Synergy Details

Synergy Of Sunfire Melt Xiao Team

CharacterDetail
Jean The active character affected by Pyro from Bennett's Burst can consistently swirl while inside Jean's Burst. Pumping Jean's EM can substantially increase swirl damage and the buff from Freedom-Sworn can increase Xiao's plunge attack.
Layla She is a great shielder & Cryo applicator which can trigger reverse melt with sunfire effect from Jean & Bennett. She can also provide EM buff to the team by enabling the effect of the Key of Khaj-Nisut.
Bennett He is a healer that can provide ATK thru Burst & Noblesse Oblige x4. He is also the best candidate to applying Pyro to the active character without any setback.

The objective of this team is to utilize Xiao's plunge attack while sustaining the Burst of Jean & Bennett for sunfire effect with Layla's Skill & Burst for protection and Cryo application.

Pros & Cons Of Sunfire Melt Xiao Team

Pros- Pyro is consistently applied & spread which can easily break shields, especially Cryo
- Technical immortality while the AoE of Jean & Bennett's Burst
- Xiao is not the only damage source of the team
Cons- Could have a hard time dealing with enemies that are immune or resistant to Pyro
- The AoE of sunfire is stationary so the active character must stay inside its range

Rotation Of Sunfire Melt Xiao Team

No.Procedure
1Use Bennett's Burst for ATK buff & Pyro application
2Switch to Jean
3Use Jean's Burst for sunfire effect
4Switch to Layla
5Use Layla's Skill & Burst for shield & Cryo application
6Switch to Xiao
7Use Xiao's Skill for Anemo particles
8Use Xiao's Burst for infusion & higher jump
9Use Xiao's plunge attack until the Burst duration ends
10Repeat 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.

Jean's C4 Can Increase Xiao's Damage Output

Jean's C4 can reduce the Anemo RES of enemies by 40% and this can substantially increase the damage output of sunfire effect & Xiao's Anemo DMG.

Substitute Characters

CharacterSubDetails
JeanJeanKazuhaKazuha
SucroseSucrose
SayuSayu
- 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
LaylaLaylaGanyuGanyu
RosariaRosaria
DionaDiona
- 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
BennettBennettXianglingXiangling
DehyaDehya
KleeKlee
- 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

Since the team utilizes sunfire effect & melt, it is logical to include characters who can consistently apply Pyro, Anemo, & Cryo even when off-field.

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