Xinyan Build Guide
— Blazing Riff
Pyro
ClaymoreLiyue's sole rock 'n' roll musician. She rebels against ossified prejudices using her music and passionate singing.
Xinyan Best Build & Stat Priority
Xinyan is a 4-star Pyro Claymore character from Liyue who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Xinyan grants bonus ATK%, complementing a stat priority of CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%. For the Physical Main DPS setup, equip Emblem of Severed Fate (Momiji-Dyed Court) with ATK% Sands, Physical DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Redhorn Stonethresher (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Whiteblind serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Physical Main DPS (DPS): Emblem of Severed Fate + Redhorn Stonethresher (ATK% / Physical DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Marechaussee Hunter DPS (DPS): Emblem of Severed Fate + Redhorn Stonethresher (ATK% / Pyro or Physical DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Shield Support (Support): Emblem of Severed Fate + Redhorn Stonethresher (DEF% or Energy Recharge / DEF% / DEF%)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Xinyan Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Xinyan
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: Physical DMG Bonus +25%. 2-PC: Physical DMG Bonus +15%.
2-PC: HP +20% 4-PC: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.
Best Weapons for Xinyan
Redhorn Stonethresher
Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 88.2% Skill Effect: DEF is increased by 28%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40% of DEF
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Xinyan Team Compositions
Xinyan Chevreuse Overload
A modern Overload team featuring Xinyan, Chevreuse, Fischl, Bennett
Xinyan Furina Plunge
A high-scaling plunge team featuring Xinyan, Furina, Xianyun, Bennett
F2P Friendly Team
A budget-friendly F2P team composition featuring Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling.
Xinyan Build FAQ
What is the best build for Xinyan in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Physical Main DPS build for Xinyan (DPS) uses Emblem of Severed Fate farmed in Momiji-Dyed Court paired with Redhorn Stonethresher. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Physical DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge substats.
What are Xinyan's best weapons and F2P options?
Xinyan's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Redhorn Stonethresher (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Whiteblind (4-star), Debate Club (3-star), Skyward Pride (5-star), Sacrificial Greatsword (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Xinyan require?
Leveling Xinyan requires Violetgrass (local specialty), Everflame Seed (world boss drop), Childe (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Gold talent books. Character ascension increases ATK%.
What are the best team compositions for Xinyan?
Top recommended teams for Xinyan include Xinyan Chevreuse Overload (Xinyan, Chevreuse, Fischl, Bennett) and Xinyan Furina Plunge (Xinyan, Furina, Xianyun, Bennett), built around Pyro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
