Xiao, a potent Anemo character DPS in Genshin Impact, embodies the "hypercarry" role. Teams built around him focus on maximizing his damage output, with support units providing buffs, Deals Anemo resistance reduction, and defensive capabilities. He's a worthy choice for players seeking a formidable addition. If you're planning to pull for Xiao, familiarize yourself with his Talents, Constellations, and Passives to harness his full potential.

Table of Content
  1. Genshin Impact Xiao Talents
    1. Elemental Skill and Lemniscatic Wind Cycling
    2. Elemental Burst and Bane of All Evil
    3. Yaksha's Mask
  2. Genshin Impact Xiao Constellation 
    1. C1 — Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds
    2. C2 — Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos
    3. C3 — Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity
    4. C4 — Transcension: Extinction of Suffering
    5. C5 — Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance
    6. C6 — Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha
  3. Xiao Talents Passives
    1. Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons
    2. Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall
    3. Transcension: Gravity Defier
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Genshin Impact Xiao Talents

Xiao's gameplay centers on his plunge attack, where he descends from mid-air to strike the ground, inflicting damage to enemies in his path and triggering AoE damage upon impact. Notably, Xiao lunges remain immune to damage while executing Plunging Attacks, enhancing his combat sustainability and making his aerial assaults the bane of all evil, a crucial elemental burst of his distinctive playstyle.

Elemental Skill and Lemniscatic Wind Cycling

Xiao's Elemental Skill Lemniscatic Wind Cycling propels him forward, causing Anemo damage to foes in his trajectory. This ability can be employed while airborne, adding a dynamic aerial dimension to his combat tactics. Impressively, Xiao begins with two charges of this skill, allowing for strategic and versatile usage in battles.

Elemental Burst and Bane of All Evil

Xiao's Elemental Burst band, "Bane of All Evil", sees him don the formidable Yaksha Mask, an ancient artifact that once instilled fear in gods and demons alike, showcasing his unparalleled power and fearsome presence in battle.

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Yaksha's Mask

  • Drastically enhances Xiao's jumping capabilities.
  • Augments attack area of effect (AoE) and attack damage.
  • Transforms regular attack damage into Anemo character damage, impervious to other elemental burst influences.
  • Maintaining this state causes continuous HP depletion.
  • Skill effects conclude when Xiao exits the field.
  • Cooldown: 18 seconds
  • Duration: 15 seconds
  • Energy Cost: 70

Genshin Impact Xiao Constellation 

Xiao's Constellations in Genshin Impact progressively amplify his combat prowess and utility:

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C1 — Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds

Increases the charges of his Elemental Skill Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases, by one, allowing for more frequent use.

C2 — Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos

While off the field, Xiao's Energy Recharge gains a significant 25% boost, enhancing his energy regeneration.

C3 — Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity

Elevates the level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3, with maximum upgrade potential to 15.

C4 — Transcension: Extinction of Suffering

When Xiao's HP falls under 50%, he acquires a 100% DEF Bonus, bolstering his survivability.

C5 — Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance

Enhances the level of his Elemental Burst, Bane of All Evil, by 3, reaching its peak upgrade level of 15.

C6 — Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha

When Bane of All Evil is active, striking two adversaries at least using Xiao's Plunging Attack instantly grants one charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases. For the subsequent 1 second, he can utilize Lemniscatic Wind Cycling without adhering to its cooldown.

Xiao Talents Passives

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Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons

While Xiao is under the effects of Bane of All Evil, his damage output receives a 5% increase. This bonus escalates by an additional 5% every 3 seconds that the ability persists, ultimately capping at a substantial 25% maximum damage bonus. This enhancement empowers Xiao's offensive capabilities over prolonged engagements, reflecting his mastery over his Anemo character abilities.

Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall

Executing Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases triggers a 15% damage increase for subsequent uses of the same skill. This enhancement persists for 7 seconds and can accumulate up to 3 stacks. Acquiring a new stack resets the effect's duration, allowing Xiao to maintain elevated damage potential by chaining his Elemental Burst Bane.

Transcension: Gravity Defier

Xiao's utility extends beyond combat, benefiting his entire party. This passive talent slashes climbing Stamina consumption for all team members by 20%. It's important to note that this effect doesn't stack with other passive talents that offer identical benefits. This enhancement showcases Xiao's considerate nature, offering practical assistance in various exploratory scenarios.

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Xiao's talents, constellations, and passives contribute to his dynamic playstyle and formidable combat abilities in Genshin Impact. From his swift and precise attacks to his elemental skills that harness the power of Anemo, Xiao is a character that offers a well-rounded experience for players seeking a unique and engaging gameplay style.

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