Xiangling Build Guide
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Xiangling Best Build & Stat Priority
Xiangling is a 4-star Pyro Polearm character from Liyue who excels in the Sub-DPS role. Ascending Xiangling grants bonus Elemental Mastery, complementing a stat priority of CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%. For the Pyro Sub-DPS Build setup, equip Emblem of Severed Fate (Momiji-Dyed Court) with ATK%/Energy Recharge/Elemental Mastery Sands, Pyro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Engulfing Lightning (Energy Recharge) is the top recommended weapon, while The Catch serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Xiangling Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Xiangling
Emblem of Severed Fate
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Pyro DMG Bonus +15%. 4-PC: Increases Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using an Elemental Skill increases 2-Piece Set effects by 50% for 10s. Max 3 stacks.
2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 2 Energy for all party members (excluding the wearer) every 2s for 6s. This effect cannot stack.
Best Weapons for Xiangling
Engulfing Lightning
This weapon synergizes well with Xiangling's need for Energy Recharge and ATK, and is arguably her Best-in-Slot for convenience if you need to meet her requirements first
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Xiangling Team Compositions
-Bennett Duo Team
A Premium team featuring Xiangling, Bennett, Raiden Shogun, Kaedehara Kazuha
Overload Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Xiangling, Chevreuse, Raiden Shogun, Kujou Sara
Burning Team
A Premium team featuring Xiangling, Emilie, Alhaitham, Bennett
Xiangling Build FAQ
What is the best build for Xiangling in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Pyro Sub-DPS Build build for Xiangling (Sub-DPS) uses Emblem of Severed Fate farmed in Momiji-Dyed Court paired with Engulfing Lightning. Aim for ATK%/Energy Recharge/Elemental Mastery on Sands, Pyro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge substats.
What are Xiangling's best weapons and F2P options?
Xiangling's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Engulfing Lightning (Energy Recharge). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include The Catch (4-star), Black Tassel (3-star), Staff of the Scarlet Sands (5-star), Staff of Homa (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Xiangling require?
Leveling Xiangling requires Jueyun Chili (local specialty), Everflame Seed (world boss drop), Stormterror (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Diligence talent books. Character ascension increases Elemental Mastery.
What are the best team compositions for Xiangling?
Top recommended teams for Xiangling include -Bennett Duo Team (Xiangling, Bennett, Raiden Shogun, Kaedehara Kazuha) and Overload Team (Xiangling, Chevreuse, Raiden Shogun, Kujou Sara), built around Pyro elemental reactions and Sub-DPS synergy.
