Update 1.3 introduced a new character, Xiao, but how can we effectively use him? In this guide, we will tell you everything about Xiao: how to level him up, which team composition is best, how to enhance his abilities, and much more. Let's get started!

Xiao's Features in Genshin Impact

Xiao is one of the Yaksha defenders who survived the chaos. The developers introduced him with the February update. How can you obtain him? According to official information, you need to pray regularly starting from February 3rd. 

Character element - Anemo (Wind), armed with a polearm. He is a very powerful character, dealing a tremendous amount of damage and being incredibly fast in traversing the map. He can also combine his allies' abilities and deal overwhelming damage from above. This entire guide is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of Xiao. 

Xiao's Abilities

Xiao is the embodiment of the wind; he is composed of it, and the Anemo element flows through his veins. He inflicts damage with his polearm and various effects.  

Basic Skills: 

• Sweeping Gust - Normal Attack

In the absence of stamina, you can perform only 6 rapid polearm strikes. To accumulate energy, you need a considerable amount of stamina. An attack performed while descending will hit any enemies in its path. 

• Lemniscatic Wind Cycling - Elemental Skill

A swift dash towards enemies, dealing damage to everything in its path. The higher the talent level, the more damage the character inflicts with this attack. 

• Bane of All Evil - Elemental Burst

The hero dons the mask of the Yaksha, becoming immensely stronger, with enhanced strikes and increased jumping ability. All damage dealt by the character becomes Anemo. The effect cannot be removed by any existing methods in the game and only ends after combat. 

Passive Abilities

1. Transcendence: Gravity Defier. The skill is unlocked at the base level. This effect does not stack with other passive abilities. 

2. Conqueror of Demons. You can use this ability in the second ascension phase. When the elemental burst triggers, damage increases by 5% every second until it reaches 25%. The effect remains as long as the Yaksha's mask is worn. 

3. Evil Conqueror: Tamer of Demons. It becomes available in the fourth ascension phase. After using the elemental skill, use the Bane of All Evil, and the damage will increase by 15%. 

Xiao's Strengths and Weaknesses

The main advantage of this character is that he can deal damage not only while descending from the air. Improve the character's flight skill; it will be very useful during exploration in Teyvat. The hero's melee combat is based on wielding a polearm.  

The main problem with Xiao is that in order to increase his damage, he sacrifices a portion of his health. Obviously, enemies can exploit this "Achilles' heel" and defeat the hero. The new character does not possess talents that allow him to communicate with other players.

How to Level Up Xiao

If you level up the hero correctly, he will be invaluable in battle. Pay attention to the sequence of character leveling.

Constellation:

1. Mortal Vigor - "Lemniscatic Wind Cycling" +1.

2. Garden of Radiances - energy regeneration speed is increased by 25%.

3. Divine Ode - "Lemniscatic Wind Cycling" +3.

4. Cloud Strider - when the character's HP is less than 50%, their defense is increased by 100%.

5. Evil Conqueror's Introspection - "Bane of All Evil" +3.

6. Transcension - Elemental skill damage increases if the hero lands on more than two enemies while wearing the Yaksha's mask.

Xiao's Talents:

Materials Required for Ascension

Best Builds for Xiao

The hero excels at attacking and dealing high damage, but his defense leaves much to be desired. We are interested in the following builds:

• Anemo damage bonus;
• Percentage of attack power;
• Energy recharge;
• Critical damage.

Choose the equipment wisely, and all of the hero's weaknesses will be covered.

Choosing the Right Weapon for Xiao

Team Composition for Xiao

Effective Gameplay with Xiao

The main ability of the character is the elemental burst, both on the ground and in the air. The increasing damage and decent defense from the 4-star + high mobility of the hero will help us. With these characteristics and proper gameplay, the character can defeat any enemy.

Don't forget to bring additional players who will heal and support you. With the right setup, the hero is practically invincible.

Conclusion

We believe that everyone wants such a character in their collection - he is truly indispensable in attack. For those who have been playing the sequel for a long time, this hero is like a breath of fresh air. Well, keep praying more and hope to receive Xiao as an excellent bonus. And we will continue to explore the 1.3 update.