Guide to Build Xiao | Genshin Impact

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Xiao is a 5-star character, possessing the element of Wind and wielding a long-handled weapon in Genshin Impact. In this article, we will learn how to Build Xiao, ascension materials, best weapons, best relics, prioritizing talents, skills, teams, and our ratings of characters in this character building guide!

Xiao Character Guide
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Guide to Build Xiao | Genshin Impact

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Xiao information and ratings

| Character information

Xiao
	Rating: Rarity: Ingredient:Wind Weapons:Long-handled weapon EN Voice Actor: Laila Berzins JP Voice Actor: Matsuoka Yoshitsugu

| Rank list of Tiers

Main DPS	Extra DPS	Support	Explore
	N/A	N/A

| Xiao's stats

	HP	Attack	Defense	Ascension statistics
Lv.20	2.572	97	161	CRIT rate 5%
Lv.80	11.840	325	743	CRIT rate 24,2%

| Xiao's strengths and weaknesses

Xiao's strong point
• Strong and steady AoE damage through his Elemental Mastery. • Don't rely on reaction to deal massive damage.
Xiao's Weakness
• Limited support character suitable for Xiao. • Shooting enemies far away makes it difficult to continue dealing damage. ↳ You have to chase the enemies that are thrown out. • Energy management is required for consistency.

Xiao's strong point

• Strong and steady AoE damage through his Elemental Mastery.

• Don't rely on reaction to deal massive damage.

Xiao's Weakness

• Limited support character suitable for Xiao.

• Shooting enemies far away makes it difficult to continue dealing damage.

↳ You have to chase the enemies that are thrown out.

• Energy management is required for consistency.

The best construction

| Main DPS build for Xiao

Main DPS	Burst DPS
Main DPS	Bruiser DPS

Main DPS Burst

The best weapon	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Alternative Weapons	1.Staff of Homa 2.Deathmatch 3.Blackcliff Pole
The best holy relic	Vermillion Hereafter x4
Main stats	Sands: ATK%
	Goblet: Wind DMG Increase
	Circlet: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate
Sub-stats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, Energy Recharge

This build by Xiao uses the effects of the set holy relic Vermillion Hereafter, allows Xiao to deal more damage after using his Elemental Mastery. Use this build if you want Xiao to own as many DMGs as possible.

Main DPS Bruiser

The best weapon	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Alternative Weapons	1.Staff of Homa 2.Deathmatch 3.Blackcliff Pole
The best holy relic	Gladiator's Finale x2 Viridescent Veneer x2
Main stats	Sands: ATK%
	Goblet: Increases Wind DMG or ATK
	Circlet: CRIT DMG/CRIT Rate/ATK%
Sub-stats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, Energy Recharge

This is a wise way to build Xiao cheaper since you can easily get the relic Gladiator's Finale from bosses or antique lockers . Even if the set is a bit inferior to Vermillion Hereafter, Xiao can still tackle a lot of DMGs.

| Prioritize Xiao's talent

	Main DPS
1	Basic Attack or Elemental Blast
2	Elemental Skills

Xiao's Normal Attack Talent and Elemental Mastery should be the same level up to deal lots of DMG when dashing into an attack. Don't forget to upgrade your Elemental Skills if you want to deal more DMG.

The best set of holy relics

| Ranking of the best relic set

	Holy relic	Bonus points
1	million	2-PC : ATK + 18%. 4-PC : After using Elemental Burst, this character will gain the effect of Nascent Light, increasing their attack by 8% for 16 seconds. When a character's HP decreases, their ATK increases by 10%. This extra gain can happen this way up to 4 times. This effect can be activated every 0,8 seconds. Nascent Light will be dispelled when the character leaves the field. If Elemental Burst is used again for the duration of Nascent Light, the original Nascent Light is discarded.
2	Gladiator	2-PC : ATK + 18%
2	They turn green	2-PC : Anemo DMG Bonus + 15%

| The best 4-star holy relic for Xiao

Holy relic	Bonus points
Exile	2-PC : Energy Charge +20% 4-PC : Using Elemental Mastery restores 2 Mana to all party members (excluding the wearer) every 2 seconds for 6 seconds. This effect cannot be stacked.

The most suitable weapon

| Top 3 Best Weapons

Prioritized	Weapons	Weapon Information
1	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	Bonus Stats: Ratio CRIT Present in several = 4,8% Skill Effect: When hit, gain Present in several = 3.2% attack for 6 seconds. Maximum 7 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0,3 seconds. When possessing the maximum possible stacks, the DMG dealt will increase by 12%.
2	Staff of Homa	Bonus Stats: CRIT DMG Present in several = 14,4% Skill Effect: HP increase Present in several = 20%. Additionally, grants additional ATK based on 0,8% of the owner's maximum HP. When the master's HP is below 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased further 1% of Maximum Health.
3	Deathmatch	Bonus Stats: Ratio CRIT Present in several = 8.0% Skill Effect: If at least 2 enemies are nearby, ATK is increased Present in several = 16% . If there are less than 2 enemies nearby, ATK is increased Present in several = 24%.

| Best free weapon for Xiao

Weapons	Weapon Information
White Tassel	Bonus Stats: Ratio CRIT Present in several = 5,1% Skill Effect: Get a raise Present in several = 24% DMG basic attack.

| All recommended weapons for Xiao

Recommended Weapons	How to get
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	gacha
Staff of Homa	gacha
Calamity Queller	gacha
skyward spin	gacha
Blackcliff Pole	Starglitter Exchange
Deathmatch	Battle Pass
Lithic spear	gacha
favonius lance	gacha
White Tassel	Treasure Chest
Starglitter prototype	Make
halberd	gacha

Best Team

| Use 2 Wind to combine 2 Earth

Main DPS	Extra DPS	Support	Support
Xiao	albedo	Jeans	zhongli

This team works well with keeping Xiao safe as he deals damage with Elemental Mastery mine. Jean will provide granulation to Xiao's Elemental explosion and can also increase his DPS if she has unlocked her 4th Constellation.

| The lineup revolves around Xiao

Main DPS	Extra DPS	Support	Support
Xiao	zhongli	Sucrose	Bennett

This is Xiao's best lineup that includes four stars and is generally a lot cheaper to build. Sucrose offers a lot Energy for Xiao, while Bennett provides the ability heals and buffs ATK let Xiao make good use of his DMG ability.

Best Constellation

| Constellations and effects

	Constellation Alatus Nemeseos
C1	Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds Increases Lemnismatic Wind Cycling's charge by 1.
C2	Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos While in the party and not on the field, Xiao's Mana Charge is increased by 25%.
C3	Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity Level up Lemnismatic Wind Cycling by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Transcension: Extinction of Suffering When Xiao's HP drops below 50%, he gets 100% DEF bonus.
C5	Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance Increase Bane of All Evil Level by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha While under the effect of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao's Lao will instantly grant him 1 Lemniscatic Wind Pedal, and for the next 1 second he can use Wind Pedal. Lemnismatic while skipping its CD.

| Best constellation ratings and legends

	Ranking	Constellation effect
C1	★★ ☆	• Increases Elemental Skill's score by 1. • Requires a lower ER for Xiao to use his Elemental Mastery.
C6	★★★	• Hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao's Jave while under the effect of his Elemental Mastery instantly grants him 1 point of his Elemental Skill, and for the next 1 second he can spam His elemental skills.

C1 provides extra power

Xiao's C1 mainly gives you an extra charge towards your Elemental Skills, but it also Helps restore Energy because Xiao's exploding cost is high. Make sure to use Xiao's Skill outside of Burst because otherwise it won't generate any energy!

C6 changes Xiao's playstyle

Xiao's gameplay will be upgraded to combo Plunge Attack + Elemental Skill much stronger.

Ascension and Tales Documents

| Xiao's Ascension Material

Lv.20 → Lv.40	Qingxin × 3 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver × 1 Slime Condensate × 3
Lv.40 → Lv.50	Qingxin × 10 Vayuda Turquoise Shard × 3 Slime Condensate × 15 Teenage Jade × 2
Lv.50 → Lv.60	Qingxin × 20 Vayuda Turquoise Shard × 6 Slime section × 12 Juvenile Gem × 4
Lv.60 → Lv.70	Qingxin × 30 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk × 3 Slime section × 18 Juvenile Gem × 8
Lv.70 → Lv.80	Qingxin × 45 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk × 6 Slime Concentrate × 12 Juvenile Gem × 12
Lv.80 → Lv.90	Qingxin × 60 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone × 6 Slime Concentrate × 24 Juvenile Gem × 20

| Xiao's talent upgrade material

Domains every day	Monster	Weekly Boss
Wednesday/Saturday/Sun Teachings of Prosperity	slimes Slime Condense	Shadow of the Warrior
Guide to Prosperity	Slime Secretions
Philosophies of Prosperity	Slime Concentrate

Domains every day

Monster

Weekly Boss

Wednesday/Saturday/Sun

Teachings of Prosperity

slimes

Slime Condense

Shadow of the Warrior

Guide to Prosperity

Slime Secretions

Philosophies of Prosperity

Slime Concentrate

How to use Xiao

| Recommended rotation for Xiao

	Recommended rotation
1	Build energy using Elemental Skills. Use 2 in a row to increase the damage of the second one
2	Switch to other characters and launch Buffs / Bursts to support Xiao
3	Bring out Xiao and use the Elemental Burst
4	Spam Plunging Attack

| Using Xiao's elemental skill

Swift, high damage dash attack

Xiao's Elemental skill can dash through enemies, dealing high base damage to enemies hit. With talent Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall, Its damage also increases with each subsequent use.

Can be used to reposition

Lemniscatic Wind Cycling can be used even when Xiao is in the air, Allows for quick repositioning or dodging. It can also be used to dash forward to chase enemies.

| Using Xiao's Elemental Burst

Increases damage of all Xiao's attacks

Xiao's Elemental Burst itself does not damage itself, but increases the damage of all attack by Xiao. This means that Xiao's normal, dash, charged and elemental attacks for the duration of his Burst will all be buffed!

Xiao lost blood during the explosion

Throughout Xiao's Elemental Burst, he will continuous blood loss. This has the potential to explode when used and will require an ally healer to continuously support him.

Increases the AOE range of javelin attacks

The biggest benefit of Xiao's boom is increased AOE attack ability by Xiao. With the increased damage from Explosion, Xiao's deals high damage to all enemies in its range with each dash!

Skill

| Basic Attack: Dust Sweeping

Skill Description
Perform up to 6 consecutive hits. Weight: Consumes a certain amount of stamina to attack upwards. Answer Attack: Landing on the ground from the air, attacking enemies in the way and dealing ranged damage when it hits the ground. When Xiao conducts an attack on landing, will not take drop damage.

Skill Description

Perform up to 6 consecutive hits.

Weight:
Consumes a certain amount of stamina to attack upwards.

Answer Attack:
Landing on the ground from the air, attacking enemies in the way and dealing ranged damage when it hits the ground.
When Xiao conducts an attack on landing, will not take drop damage.

Properties	Effect (Lvl 1)
1-Hit DMG	27,5% + 27,5%
2-Hit DMG	Present in several = 56,9%
3-Hit DMG	Present in several = 68,6%
4-Hit DMG	37,7% + 37,7%
5-Hit DMG	Present in several = 71,5%
6-Hit DMG	Present in several = 95,8%
Heavy Damage	Present in several = 121%
Gravity Stamina consumption	25.0
Falling Damage	Present in several = 82%
Damage when falling from low/high	164% / 204%

| Double Wheel of Wind

Skill Description
Dashes fast, dealing Wind Elemental Damage to enemies on the way. Can be cast in the air. Originally used 2 times.

Properties	Effect (Lvl 1)
Skill Damage	Present in several = 253%
CD	10.0 seconds

| Dance of Love

Skill Description
Exposing the Yaksha Mask that thousands of years ago made demons tremble with fear.
Yaksha Mask · Increased Xiao's jumping ability. · Increased attack range and damage. ·Converts damage to Wind Elemental Damage, this elemental transformation cannot be replaced. In this state, Xiao will continuously lose HP. The effect will be lost when Xiao leaves the battle.

Properties	Effect (Lvl 1)
Increases Normal Attack/Heavy Attack/Assault on Landing	Present in several = 58,5%
HP loss	3.0% current HP per second
Time Stretched	15 seconds
CD	18 seconds
Elemental Energy	70

| Hang Ma – The Great Saint of Love

In Dancing of Demons, all damage Xiao deals is increased by 5%. Then, during the duration of the skill, every 3s, the damage dealt will increase by 5%.
Maximum take 25% increased damage.

| Hoai Kiep – Quoc Tho

After casting Twin Wheels of Wind, for 7 seconds after that will increase the damage of Wind Wheels by 15%.
The effect lasts 7s, maximum stacks 3 times, when stacked will refresh the duration.

| Divine Ability - Self-Existence in the Air

Reduces climbing health consumption by 20% for characters on your team.
Cannot be stacked with the fixed Thien Phu buff of the same effect.

How to own Xiao

| Spin Xiao Banner


Banner Status	Not Active

Currently there is no way to receive Xiao from Wish banner is active. Xiao's latest rerun banner, Invitation to Mundane Life, runs from May 31, 5 to June 2022, 21. His banner runs at the same time as Yelan's Banner during the first half of the Session. version 6!

Xiao's in-game information

Xiao Dharma Protector
	Nation: Liyue
	Faction: Forerunner
	Birthday: February 14th
	Vision: Wind
	Constellation: Winged enemies
	Race: Human
	Sex: Male

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