Xianyun Build Guide
— Passerine HeraldOne of the Mighty and Illuminated Adepti of Jueyun, known as "Cloud Retainer." Expert in all kinds of mechanical contraptions, her heart now turns towards the affairs of the mortal world, through which she walks under the name "Xianyun."
Xianyun Best Build & Stat Priority
Xianyun is a 5-star Anemo Catalyst character from Liyue who excels in the Support role. Ascending Xianyun grants bonus ATK%, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, ATK%. For the Plunging Attack Support setup, equip Viridescent Venerer (Valley of Remembrance) with Energy Recharge or ATK% Sands, ATK% Goblet, and ATK% or Healing Bonus% Circlet. Crane's Echoing Call (ATK%) is the top recommended weapon, while Oathsworn Eye serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Plunging Attack Support (Support): Viridescent Venerer + Crane's Echoing Call (Energy Recharge or ATK% / ATK% / ATK% or Healing Bonus%)
- Burst Healer Support (Healer): Viridescent Venerer + Crane's Echoing Call (ATK% or Energy Recharge / ATK% / Healing Bonus%)
- Plunging Attack DPS (DPS): Viridescent Venerer + Crane's Echoing Call (ATK% or Energy Recharge / Anemo DMG Bonus% / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Xianyun Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Xianyun
Viridescent Venerer
2-PC: Anemo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Healing Bonus +15% 4-PC: When the equipping character heals a party member, the Yearning effect will be created for 6s, which records the total amount of healing provided (including overflow healing). When the duration expires, the Yearning effect will be transformed into the Waves of Days Past effect: When your active party member hits an opponent with a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst, the DMG dealt will be increased by 8% of the total healing amount recorded by the Yearning effect. The Waves of Days Past effect is removed after it has taken effect 5 times or after 10s. A single instance of the Yearning effect can record up to 15,000 healing, and only a single instance can exist at once, but it can record the healing from multiple equipping characters. Equipping characters on standby can still trigger this effect.
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: Plunging Attack DMG increased by 25%. 4-PC: After the equipping character's Plunging Attack/Charged Attack/Elemental Skill hits an opponent, they will gain 1/2/2 stack(s) of "Radiance Everlasting." Plunging Attacks, Charged Attacks, or Elemental Skills can each trigger this effect once every 1s. Radiance Everlasting: Plunging Attacks deal 15% increased DMG for 6s. Max 5 stacks. Each stack's duration is counted independently.
2-PC: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-PC: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
2-PC: Anemo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: When Charged Attacks hit opponents, the equipping character's Normal Attack speed will increase by 10% while Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will increase by 40% for 15s
Best Weapons for Xianyun
Crane's Echoing Call
Base ATK: 741 Bonus Stat: ATK 16.5% Skill Effect: After the equipping character hits an opponent with a Plunging Attack, all nearby party members' Plunging Attacks will deal 28% increased DMG for 20s. When nearby party members hit opponents with Plunging Attacks, they will restore 2.5 Energy to the equipping character. Energy can be restored this way every 0.7s, and can be triggered off-field
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Xianyun Team Compositions
- Varesa Premium Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Varesa, Iansan, Nicole, Furina
- Varesa Premium Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Varesa, Iansan, Xilonen
Vaporize or Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Gaming, Bennett, Furina
Vaporize or Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Gaming, Xilonen, Citlali
Vaporize or Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Hu Tao, Yelan, Furina
- Xiao Premium Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Xiao, Faruzan, Furina
Other Plunge Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Freminet, Fischl, Shenhe
Other Plunge Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Dehya, Furina, Bennett
Other Plunge Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Xianyun, Chongyun, Xiangling, Bennett
Other Plunge Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Kaveh, Fischl, Nahida
Main DPS Team
A Premium team featuring Xianyun, Furina, Faruzan, Bennett
Free-to-Play Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Xianyun, Gaming, Xingqiu, Bennett
Xianyun Build FAQ
What is the best build for Xianyun in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Plunging Attack Support build for Xianyun (Support) uses Viridescent Venerer farmed in Valley of Remembrance paired with Crane's Echoing Call. Aim for Energy Recharge or ATK% on Sands, ATK% on Goblet, and ATK% or Healing Bonus% on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > ATK% substats.
What are Xianyun's best weapons and F2P options?
Xianyun's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Crane's Echoing Call (ATK%). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Oathsworn Eye (4-star), Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (3-star), Skyward Atlas (5-star), Vivid Notions (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Xianyun require?
Leveling Xianyun requires Clearwater Jade (local specialty), Cloudseam Scale (world boss drop), All-Devouring Narwhal (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Gold talent books. Character ascension increases ATK%.
What are the best team compositions for Xianyun?
Top recommended teams for Xianyun include - Varesa Premium Team (Xianyun, Varesa, Iansan, Nicole, Furina) and - Varesa Premium Team (Xianyun, Varesa, Iansan, Xilonen), built around Anemo elemental reactions and Support synergy.