Xiao Build Guide
— Vigilant Yaksha
Anemo
PolearmA yaksha adeptus who defends Liyue. Also heralded as the "Conqueror of Demons" and "Vigilant Yaksha."
Xiao Best Build & Stat Priority
Xiao is a 5-star Anemo Polearm character from Liyue who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Xiao grants bonus CRIT Rate, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the Plunge DPS setup, equip Long Night's Oath (Derelict Masonry Dock) with ATK% or Energy Recharge Sands, Anemo DMG Bonus% Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (CRIT Rate) is the top recommended weapon, while Blackcliff Pole serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Plunge DPS (DPS): Long Night's Oath + Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (ATK% or Energy Recharge / Anemo DMG Bonus% / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Marechaussee Hunter DPS (DPS): Long Night's Oath + Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (ATK% or Energy Recharge / Anemo DMG Bonus% / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Xiao Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Xiao
Long Night's Oath
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.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: After using an Elemental Burst, this character will gain the Nascent Light effect, increasing their ATK by 8% for 16s. When the character's HP decreases, their ATK will further increase by 10%. This further increase can occur this way a maximum of 4 times. This effect can be triggered once every 0.8s. Nascent Light will be dispelled when the character leaves the field. If an Elemental Burst is used again during the duration of Nascent Light, the original Nascent Light will be dispelled.
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.
Best Weapons for Xiao
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 22.1% Skill Effect: On hit, increases ATK by 3.2% for 6s. Max 7 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3s. While in possession of the maximum possible stacks, DMG dealt is increased by 12%
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Xiao Team Compositions
Plunging with Faruzan and Xianyun Team
A Premium team featuring Xiao, Furina, Faruzan, Xianyun
Double Anemo & Double Geo Team
A Premium team featuring Xiao, Albedo, Jean, Zhongli
Free-to-Play Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Xiao, Faruzan, Sucrose, Bennett
Xiao Build FAQ
What is the best build for Xiao in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Plunge DPS build for Xiao (DPS) uses Long Night's Oath farmed in Derelict Masonry Dock paired with Primordial Jade Winged-Spear. Aim for ATK% or Energy Recharge on Sands, Anemo DMG Bonus% on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% substats.
What are Xiao's best weapons and F2P options?
Xiao's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (CRIT Rate). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Blackcliff Pole (4-star), White Tassel (3-star), Staff of Homa (5-star), Fractured Halo (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Xiao require?
Leveling Xiao requires Qingxin (local specialty), Juvenile Jade (world boss drop), Childe (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Prosperity talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT Rate.
What are the best team compositions for Xiao?
Top recommended teams for Xiao include Plunging with Faruzan and Xianyun Team (Xiao, Furina, Faruzan, Xianyun) and Double Anemo & Double Geo Team (Xiao, Albedo, Jean, Zhongli), built around Anemo elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
