Xiao
Liyue -- ★★★★★ -- Alatus Nemeseos
Element
Anemo
Weapon
Polearm
Role
Main DPS
Tier
S
Description
The last surviving Yaksha and protector of Liyue. Xiao plunges from above during his Burst, dealing devastating Anemo AoE damage at the cost of draining his HP.
Tips & Tricks
- Use both skill charges before bursting to generate energy
- During burst, jump and plunge attack repeatedly for DPS
- Pair with a healer like Bennett or Jean to counter HP drain
Strengths
- Excellent sustained AoE plunge damage
- Self-sufficient DPS during burst
- Strong against multiple grouped enemies
- Anemo cannot be resisted by shields
Weaknesses
- HP drain during burst
- Needs dedicated support team
- Cannot Swirl efficiently as DPS
- Falls off against single-target bosses
Talent Priority
1Normal Attack
2Elemental Burst
3Elemental Skill
ER Requirement
120%Energy Recharge
Low -- can focus on offensive stats
Constellation Highlights
c1
Extra skill charge (3 total) -- more energy generation and mobility
c2
Increases ER by 25% when off-field -- helps with burst uptime
c6
Plunge attacks during burst hit extra enemies and reduce skill CD -- Xiao becomes unstoppable
Artifact Stats
Main Stats
| sands | ATK% |
| goblet | Anemo DMG Bonus |
| circlet | CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
Sub Stats Priority
1. CRIT Rate2. CRIT DMG3. ATK%4. Energy Recharge
Abilities
Normal Attack
Whirlwind Thrust
Elemental Skill
Lemniscatic Wind Cycling
Elemental Burst
Bane of All Evil
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