Xiao Best Build & Artifacts
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Xiao is the premier Anemo plunge DPS. His burst converts normal and plunging attacks into Anemo DMG with massive scaling. Pair with Faruzan for Anemo DMG buff and battery support.
Artifact Sets
Main Stats
- Sands: ATK%
- Goblet: Anemo DMG
- Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- Substat focus: CRIT, ATK%, ER
Substat Priority
CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Energy Recharge
Weapons & Artifacts
SBest in Slot
- Primordial Jade Winged-SpearSignature weapon with ATK and plunge DMG
- Desert Pavilion Chronicle (4pc)Best set for plunge DPS
AStrong Alternatives
- DeathmatchBattle Pass CRIT weapon
- Vermillion Hereafter (4pc)ATK% buff after burst
BBudget / Early Game
- Lithic SpearLiyue craftable with ATK stacks
- 2pc Gladiator + 2pc ViridescentUse while farming target set
Talent Priority
- Normal Attack
- Elemental Burst
- Elemental Skill
C1 adds an extra skill charge for comfort. C2 provides off-field ER when Xiao isn't on field. C6 is a massive plunge damage spike but very expensive.
Team Compositions
Xiao + Faruzan
XiaoFaruzanJeanZhongli
Faruzan buffs Anemo DMG; Jean batteries and heals.
Double Anemo
XiaoFaruzanBennettSucrose
Bennett buffs ATK; Sucrose groups and shares EM.