Xiao

Xiao is a 5-star on-field Anemo DPS. His Burst, Bane of All Evil, infuses his attacks with Anemo and boosts his damage at the cost of draining HP, with plunging attacks as his main output. He is a fast, aggressive Anemo carry.

How to Play

Pair him with Faruzan for Anemo shred and a healer to offset his HP drain. See his placement on the Genshin tier list.

Best Build

Top Weapons: Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, Calamity Queller, Staff of Homa. Artifact Set: 4pc Vermillion Hereafter, or 4pc Marechaussee Hunter (with Furina/Xianyun). Main Stats: Sands ATK% / Goblet Anemo DMG / Circlet CRIT. Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge.

Best Teams

1. Plunge with Xianyun, Faruzan, Bennett.
2. Double Anemo with Faruzan, Jean, Zhongli.

Kit Overview

• Skill: Two-charge dash that deals Anemo and resets his plunge state.
• Burst: Bonus of Ten Thousand Refinements infuses and empowers his Plunging Attacks at an HP cost.
• Core loop: Pop burst, spam plunge attacks during the window, sustain with healing.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Powerful single-target plunge DPS; thrives with Xianyun and Faruzan; strong AoE. Cons: Burst-window dependent with HP drain; needs a healer and Anemo shred to peak.