Home » Guide to Build Xiao | Genshin Impact

Guide to Build Xiao | Genshin Impact

width =

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
width =Construction Guide width =DAC San

 

Advertisements

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.

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
Genshin - HourglassSands: ATK%
Genshin - The CupGoblet: Wind DMG Increase
Genshin - CircletCirclet: 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
Genshin - HourglassSands: ATK%
Genshin - The CupGoblet: Increases Wind DMG or ATK
Genshin - CircletCirclet: 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%
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 4,8%
Skill Effect: When hit, gain 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 14,4%
Skill Effect: HP increase 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 8.0%
Skill Effect: If at least 2 enemies are nearby, ATK is increased 16% . If there are less than 2 enemies nearby, ATK is increased 24%.

 

| Best free weapon for Xiao

Weapons Weapon Information

White Tassel

Bonus Stats: Ratio CRIT 5,1%
Skill Effect: Get a raise 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's photoQingxin × 3
Vayuda Turquoise piece imageVayuda Turquoise Sliver × 1
Slime Condensed ImageSlime Condensate × 3
Lv.40 → Lv.50
Qingxin's photoQingxin × 10
The image of Vayuda's turquoise shardsVayuda Turquoise Shard × 3
Slime Condensed ImageSlime Condensate × 15
Pictures of Jade for TeensTeenage Jade × 2
Lv.50 → Lv.60
Qingxin's photoQingxin × 20
The image of Vayuda's turquoise shardsVayuda Turquoise Shard × 6
Slime part picturesSlime section × 12
Pictures of Jade for TeensJuvenile Gem × 4
Lv.60 → Lv.70
Qingxin's photoQingxin × 30
Vayuda's Turquoise Chunk ImageVayuda Turquoise Chunk × 3
Slime part picturesSlime section × 18
Pictures of Jade for TeensJuvenile Gem × 8
Lv.70 → Lv.80
Qingxin's photoQingxin × 45
Vayuda's Turquoise Chunk ImageVayuda Turquoise Chunk × 6
Slime Condensed ImageSlime Concentrate × 12
Pictures of Jade for TeensJuvenile Gem × 12
Lv.80 → Lv.90
Qingxin's photoQingxin × 60
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ImageVayuda Turquoise Gemstone × 6
Slime Condensed ImageSlime Concentrate × 24
Pictures of Jade for TeensJuvenile 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

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.

Properties Effect (Lvl 1)
1-Hit DMG 27,5% + 27,5%
2-Hit DMG 56,9%
3-Hit DMG 68,6%
4-Hit DMG 37,7% + 37,7%
5-Hit DMG 71,5%
6-Hit DMG 95,8%
Heavy Damage 121%
Gravity Stamina consumption 25.0
Falling Damage 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 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 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

Related Instructions

All Characters

 

| Character by element

Character by element
Fire Wind Lighting
Country Soil Ice
Nature

 

| Characters are now available

All characters
Anemo Traveler Jeans Winds
Sucrose Xiao Sayu
kazuha Heizhou Aloy
Rosaria Ayaka kaeya
chongyun Qiqi dione
shenhe ganyu Eula
Raiden Traveler (Electro) Lisa
Razor fischl Beidou
keqing Sara Yae miko
Shinobu Traveler (Geo) Noelle
ningguang gorou zhongli
yun-jin albedo itto
Barbara Mona Xing Qiu
tartaglia ayato Yelan
kokomi Amber Dilute
Klee Bennett xiangling
xinyan Yohimiya yanfei
Thomas Hu Tao

 

| Characters coming soon

All characters
Scaramouche Pulcinella yansan
Lynette lyney Daisley
Skirk cyno boats
Alice Dori tsaritsa
baizhu Dendro Traveler Captain
Tignari Colley nahida
nilou dehya AIhaitham

 

Thank you for following this post “Build Xiao Tutorial”. If you have any questions about Genshin impact, Please leave a comment below.

Write a comment