Key Takeaways
- Xiao is also known as the Vigilant Yaksha and is one of the Adepti sworn to protect the land of Liyue.
- Xiao is a 5-star Anemo character who uses his Elemental Burst to attack his opponents from the air.
- The right build for Xiao should prioritize leveling up his Elemental Burst and Normal Attack while focusing on his ATK% and Crit Rate.
- Primordial Jade Winged Spear is his signature weapon. It significantly enhances his DMG output and CRIT RATE and brings out his true potential as an Anemo DPS. However, White Tassel is a good F2P weapon.
- Vermillion Hereafter is the best artifact set for him as it synergizes very well with his kit for a massive ATK% boost.
Are you looking for a character that provides agility and heavy damage output dealing potential for your team? Xiao is a top-tier Polearm Wielder who is a menace on the battlefield, as he can use his Elemental Burst to attack his opponents from the air and render them powerless.
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Introduction Xiao
Xiao, also known as the Vigilant Yaksha, is one Adepti sworn to protect the land of Liyue. Xiao is the last remaining survivor of the five Yaksha dispatched by Morax to wipe out the demons plaguing Liyue. He is known among the Adepti as Alatus. He has incredible strength and the ability to manipulate the winds in his favor. This ability also helps him to fly and possess remarkable combat skills as a warrior.
Xiao is a quiet and reserved character dedicated to his duties as a protector of Liyue. He is also known for his fierce combat skills, using his polearm to deliver swift and devastating attacks.
Xiao Best DPS Build
| Best Weapon | Primordial Jade Winged-Spear |
| Replacement Weapons | White Tassel |
| Best Artifacts | Vermillion Hereafter x4 |
| Main Stats | Sands: ATK% Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate |
| Substats | CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, Energy Recharge |
The best build varies from player to player, depending on the available weapons and team compositions. Xiao is a stoic Anemo character with great agility and damage potential who can excel in both single-target and AoE situations. The right build for him should prioritize leveling up his Elemental Burst and Normal Attack while focusing on his CRIT ratios and ATK%.
Xiao Best Weapons
| Weapon | Details | |
| Best | Primordial Jade Winged-Spear | Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 4.8% 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%. |
| F2P Option | White Tassel | Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 5.1% Skill Effect: Increases Normal Attack DMG by 24%. |
Best 5 Star Weapon
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
This 5-star polearm is his signature weapon and is tailor-made for his kit. Primordial Jade Winged Spear significantly enhances his DMG output and CRIT Rate bringing out his true DPS potential.
The weapon’s passive ability, “Eagle Spear of Justice”, increases his attack damage by 3.2% for 6 seconds for every successful hit, stacking up to 7 times. The damage gets another 12% increase at maximum stacks, allowing him to ramp up his damage numbers as the battle goes on.
Best F2P Weapon
White Tassel
White tassel is a 3-star polearm weapon that can be very useful for characters who rely heavily on their normal attacks. It is also a safer option for beginners who are just starting to build their characters and don’t have access to higher-rarity weapons.
The weapon’s passive ability increases normal attack DMG by 48% and also boosts CRIT RATE up to 23.4%. The weapon is relatively easy to obtain and refine, making it a good F2P choice.
Xiao Best Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
| Set Pieces | Set Piece Bonus |
| 2-Piece Bonus | ATK +18% |
| 4-Piece Bonus | 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. |
The best artifact set for this 5-star polearm wielder should complement his strengths as an Anemo warrior. Vermillion Hereafter is the perfect artifact set for him as it provides a 2-piece set bonus of an 18% increase in ATK.
Furthermore, the 4-piece set bonus synergizes with his kit, as his Elemental Burst causes damage to himself. You can gain a whopping 48% ATK increase with this artifact set equipped.
While this is widely considered the best build for Xiao, feel free to have some fun testing other artifacts that might go better with your playstyle and team composition.
That concludes our guide on the best build for Xiao, featuring recommended weapons and artifacts in Genshin Impact. We trust that you have found this guide informative, and we are open to hearing any feedback or recommendations you may have. To learn more about other top DPS characters in the game, check out our guides on Keqing and Alhaitham.
