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Xiao Build

Genshin Impact Xiao Build

Element_Anemo
weapon_polearm

Polearm

Main DPS

HP
12736
ATK
349
DEF
799
CRIT Rate%
24.2%

Xiao Upgrade Materials

Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
x25
Vayuda Turquoise
Qingxin
x168
Qingxin
Slime Secretions
x84
Slime (Other)
Juvenile Jade
x46
Juvenile Jade
Teachings of Prosperity
x62
Prosperity
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Xiao Best Artifacts

1

Flowering Life
4

Vermillion Hereafter

2

Hunter's Brooch
4

Marechaussee Hunter

3

In Remembrance of Viridescent Fields
2

Viridescent Venerer

Gladiator's Nostalgia
2

Gladiator’s Finale

4

Flowering Life
2

Vermillion Hereafter

Entangling Bloom
2

Shimenawa’s Reminiscence

5

Berserker's Rose
2

Berserker

Medal of the Brave
2

Brave Heart

Xiao Best Weapons

1

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear

2

Staff of Homa

Staff of Homa

3

Calamity Queller

Calamity Queller

4

Deathmatch

Deathmatch

R5

5

Blackcliff Pole

Blackcliff Pole

Xiao Artifacts Desc

For Xiao, the best artifact set is the 4-piece Viridescent Venerer. This set provides Anemo DMG Bonus and increases Swirl DMG. The 4-piece Martial Artist artifact set is indeed a great choice for Xiao. It boosts his Normal and Charged Attack DMG, and also increases his Burst DMG after using his Elemental Skill. Additionally, you can consider mixing 2 pieces of Viridescent Venerer with 2 pieces of Gladiator’s Finale for Xiao.

Xiao Weapons Desc

For Xiao, the overall best weapon is the 5-star Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, which provides high base ATK along with a slight boost to Crit Rate, along with ATK% or damage bonuses. If you need an alternative to this weapon, the best option is the Staff of Homa, which offers similar stats but focuses more on Crit DMG.

There are other options available as well, such as the 5-star Calamity Queller and the 4-star weapons Deathmatch and Blackcliff Pole. These weapons can provide different stat bonuses depending on your specific needs for Xiao’s build.

Xiao Main Stats

Sands: ATK%

Goblet: Anemo DMG

Circlet: Crit Rate / Crit DMG

Xiao Substats

1

Crit Rate / Crit DMG

2

ATK%

3

Energy Recharge

Xiao Talent Priority

Normal Attack

Elemental Burst

Elemental Skill

Xiao Rotation Skill

Normal Attack

Elemental Skill

Elemental Burst

Switch to Party Members

Repeat Again

Xiao’s playstyle rotation is quite straightforward. Start the battle with normal attacks, then use his Elemental Skill, followed by activating Elemental Burst for a high-jump attack. The effectiveness depends on whether the high-jump or mid-jump attack is more impactful.

It’s important to focus more on his Elemental Skill because it aids in energy generation.

Continue cycling through these steps: Normal Attack → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst → Switch to Party Members.

Xiao Overview

In Genshin Impact, Xiao is an Anemo element character who wields polearm-type weapons. His Elemental Skill, Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, deals Anemo damage to enemies quite rapidly. This skill is particularly effective against small enemies.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that his Elemental Skill works similar to a dash attack. It generates 2 particles and has 2 charges, which help in generating his energy.

When his Burst skill, Bane of All Evil, is triggered, Xiao dons the Yaksha mask and performs a high-jump attack on enemies, dealing punch damage that converts to Anemo damage. However, during this stage, he is unable to generate energy.

Compared to Whirlwind Thrust and Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, Xiao’s Bane of All Evil inflicts significantly higher Anemo damage on enemies, but it also causes him to lose HP. Triggering his Burst skill after using his normal attacks and Elemental Skill increases the probability of dealing even greater damage to enemies.

Xiao Best Team

1. Double Anemo & Geo Team

Xiao’s team composition includes 2 Anemo characters and 2 Geo characters, with a primary focus on support abilities and damage. This setup is designed to mitigate Xiao’s significant HP loss during battles. Having Anemo characters in the team can provide additional Elemental Resonance benefits, such as decreased stamina consumption and increased movement speed, which can aid Xiao in maintaining his mobility and positioning during combat.

Main DPS

Sub DPS

Sub DPS

Support

Element_Anemo
Xiao

Xiao

Element_Geo
Albedo

Albedo

Element_Anemo
Sucrose

Sucrose

Element_Anemo
Xiao

Xiao

Element_Geo
Albedo

Albedo

Element_Anemo
Jean

Jean

2. Xiao Premium Teams

Main DPS

Sub DPS

Sub DPS

Support

Element_Anemo
Xiao

Xiao

Element_Hydro
Furina

Furina

Element_Anemo
Faruzan

Faruzan

Element_Anemo
Xianyun

Xianyun

Element_Anemo
Xiao

Xiao

Element_Anemo
Faruzan

Faruzan

Element_Anemo
Sucrose

Sucrose

element_pyro
Bennett

Bennett

Xiao Video Guide

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Xiao Talents

Sword Normal Attack genshin

Normal Attack

Dance of Samser

Normal Attack
Xiao performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes in a row.

Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to perform an upward thrust attack.

Plunging Attack
From mid-air, Xiao plunges down to strike the ground, dealing area-of-effect (AoE) damage to opponents along the path and upon impact. Xiao does not take damage from performing Plunging Attacks.

Lemniscatic Wind Cycling

Elemental Skill

Lemniscatic Wind Cycling

Xiao lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to opponents in his path.
Can be used in mid-air.
Starts with 2 charges.

Bane of All Evil

Elemental Burst

Bane of All Evil

Xiao dons the Yaksha Mask, a relic that once struck fear into gods and demons alike millennia ago.

Yaksha’s Mask:
Greatly enhances Xiao’s jumping ability.
Increases his attack AoE (Area of Effect) and attack damage.
Converts attack damage into Anemo DMG, which cannot be altered by any other elemental infusion.

While in this state, Xiao continuously loses HP. The effects of this skill persist until Xiao exits the field.

Xiao Passive Skills

Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons

Ascension Passive

Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons

While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, all DMG dealt by Xiao increases by 5%. DMG increases by a further 5% for every 3s the ability persists.
The maximum DMG Bonus is 25%.

Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall

Ascension Passive

Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall

Using Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases the DMG of subsequent uses of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 15%. This effect lasts for 7s, and has a maximum of 3 stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the effect’s duration.

Transcension: Gravity Defier

Utility Passive

Transcension: Gravity Defier

Decreases climbing Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Xiao Constellation

Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds

C1

Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds

Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling’s charges by 1.

Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos

C2

Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos

When in the party and not on the field, Xiao’s Energy Recharge is increased by 25%.

Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity

C3

Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity

Increases the Level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Transcension: Extinction of Suffering

C4

Transcension: Extinction of Suffering

When Xiao’s HP falls below 50%, he gains a 100% DEF Bonus.

Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance

C5

Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance

Increases the Level of Bane of All Evil by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha

C6

Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha

While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao’s Plunging Attack will immediately grant him 1 charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, and for the next 1s, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its CD.

Xiao Ascension Material Cost

Rank
Lvl
Cost
Material
Material
Material
Material
1
20
Mora
20k
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
1
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
Qingxin
3
Qingxin
Slime Condensate
3
Slime Condensate
2
40
Mora
40k
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
3
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
Juvenile Jade
2
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
10
Qingxin
Slime Condensate
15
Slime Condensate
3
50
Mora
60k
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
6
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
Juvenile Jade
4
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
20
Qingxin
Slime Secretions
12
Slime Secretions
4
60
Mora
80k
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
3
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
Juvenile Jade
8
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
30
Qingxin
Slime Secretions
18
Slime Secretions
5
70
Mora
100k
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
6
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
Juvenile Jade
12
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
45
Qingxin
Slime Concentrate
12
Slime Concentrate
6
80
Mora
120k
Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone
6
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone
Juvenile Jade
20
Juvenile Jade
Qingxin
60
Qingxin
Slime Concentrate
24
Slime Concentrate

Xiao Talent Material Cost

Lvl
Cost
Material
Material
Material
Material
2
Mora
12.5k
Mora
Teachings of Prosperity
3
Teachings of Prosperity
Slime Condensate
6
Slime Condensate
3
Mora
17.5k
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
2
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
3
Slime Secretions
4
Mora
25k
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
4
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
4
Slime Secretions
5
Mora
30k
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
6
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
6
Slime Secretions
6
Mora
37.5k
Mora
Guide to Prosperity
9
Guide to Prosperity
Slime Secretions
9
Slime Secretions
7
Mora
120k
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
4
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
4
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
1
Shadow of the Warrior
8
Mora
260k
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
6
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
6
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
1
Shadow of the Warrior
9
Mora
450k
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
12
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
9
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
2
Shadow of the Warrior
10
Mora
700k
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity
16
Philosophies of Prosperity
Slime Concentrate
12
Slime Concentrate
Shadow of the Warrior
2
Shadow of the Warrior
Crown of Insight
1
Crown of Insight

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