Xingqiu Guide and Best Builds

Xingqiu Guide & Best Builds

Welcome to our Xingqiu build guide for Genshin Impact. Xingqiu is a 4-Star Hydro Sub DPS Character who deals damage off-field and consistently applies Hydro for use in elemental reactions. In our guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Xingqiu, from building the best artifacts and weapons to important stat priorities and rotations.

Best Weapons for Xingqiu

Xingqiu can be built with a wide range of viable weapons. Listed below are Xingqiu's best weapons. Depending on your build and Energy Recharge breakpoints, consider using a weapon that provides Energy Recharge.

Primordial Jade Cutter R1

Protector's Virtue

Base ATK: 542

CRIT Rate: 44.1%

HP increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2% / 1.5% / 1.8% / 2.1% / 2.4% of the wielder's Max HP.

Sacrificial Sword R5

Composed

Base ATK: 454

Energy Recharge: 61.3%

After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s / 26s / 22s / 19s / 16s.

Favonius Sword R5

Windfall

Base ATK: 454

Energy Recharge: 61.3%

CRIT Hits have a 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s / 10.5s / 9s / 7.5s / 6s.

Sapwood Blade R5

Forest Sanctuary

Base ATK: 565

Energy Recharge: 30.6%

After triggering Burning, Quicken, Aggravate, Spread, Bloom, Lunar-Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon, a Leaf of Consciousness will be created around the character for a maximum of 10s. When picked up, the Leaf will grant the character 60 / 75 / 90 / 105 / 120 Elemental Mastery for 12s. Only 1 Leaf can be generated this way every 20s. This effect can still be triggered if the character is not on the field. The Leaf of Consciousness' effect cannot stack.

Skyward Blade R1

Sky-Piercing Fang

Base ATK: 608

Energy Recharge: 55.1%

CRIT Rate increased by 4% / 5% / 6% / 7% / 8%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using an Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s.

Fleuve Cendre Ferryman R5

Ironbone

Base ATK: 510

Energy Recharge: 45.9%

Increases Elemental Skill CRIT Rate by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16%. Additionally, increases Energy Recharge by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% for 5s after using an Elemental Skill.

Wolf-Fang R5

Northwind Wolf

Base ATK: 510

CRIT Rate: 27.6%

DMG dealt by Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32%. When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, its CRIT Rate will be increased by 2% / 2.5% / 3% / 3.5% / 4%. When an Elemental Burst hits an opponent, its CRIT Rate will be increased by 2% / 2.5% / 3% / 3.5% / 4%. Both of these effects last 10s separately, have 4 max stacks, and can be triggered once every 0.1s.

Best Artifacts for Xingqiu

Emblem of Severed Fate

Emblem of Severed Fate

2-Piece Set: Energy Recharge +20%

4-Piece Set: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.

Noblesse Oblige

Noblesse Oblige

2-Piece Set: Elemental Burst DMG +20%

4-Piece Set: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Xingqiu's Stat Priority

: Energy Recharge / ATK %

: Hydro DMG

: CRIT Rate / DMG

Substats: Energy Recharge (to breakpoint) > CRIT Rate / DMG > ATK %

Xingqiu requires enough Energy Recharge to comfortably cast his Burst every rotation. Once his Energy requirements are met, you should focus entirely on offensive stats like CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK % to maximize the damage of his Rain Swords.

Energy Recharge Breakpoints

Listed below is a brief table showing what Energy Recharge you want to aim for depending on your weapons and constellations. Exact Energy Recharge requirements vary based on your specific team composition, certain character skills, the weapons your team has, and if Xingqiu will be on-field to pick up the particles.

Recommended Stats for Xingqiu

Build recommendations assume a Sub DPS role for Xingqiu. Exact requirements can vary depending on your team, weapon choice, and artifact set.

Xingqiu's Talent Priority

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst, Guhua Sword: Raincutter, provides the vast majority of his off-field damage and Hydro application, making it your highest priority. His Elemental Skill, Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen, also deals solid damage and should be leveled second. His Normal Attacks do not need to be leveled for an off-field build.

How to Play Xingqiu

Xingqiu's gameplay revolves around utilizing his Elemental Skill, Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen, and Burst, Guhua Sword: Raincutter. Both are incredibly useful for dealing damage and protecting your active character.

At lower constellations, you generally want to use your Elemental Skill first to generate particles, and then immediately cast your Elemental Burst so Xingqiu catches the particles during the Burst animation. Be careful not to swap characters too early, or else your other characters will catch the Hydro particles, leaving Xingqiu without enough energy.

Once you unlock Constellation 4 ( Evilsoother), you should use your Elemental Burst before your Skill for a massive 50% increase to your Skill's damage. This assumes you already have enough Energy to cast your Burst.

Once your abilities are used, simply swap to your Main DPS or other supports. The Rain Swords will trigger on Normal Attacks to do all the work, facilitating elemental reactions and dealing continuous damage. Be mindful that using either your Skill or Burst applies the Wet status to Xingqiu momentarily. This can cleanse effects like Burning, but it can also cause you to be Frozen if fighting Cryo enemies.

Xingqiu's Best Constellations

Xingqiu is a powerful character at C0, but his constellations provide massive improvements to both his damage and his ease of building.

Rainbow Upon the Azure Sky (C2) is his strongest early milestone. It extends the duration of his Burst by 3 seconds and decreases the Hydro RES of opponents hit by 15%. This not only increases his own damage but also buffs the damage of other Hydro characters on the team, such as Yelan.

Hence, Call Them My Own Verses (C6) is another major power spike. It provides a significant increase to his Burst damage and drastically lowers his Energy Recharge requirements by refunding Energy on every third sword-rain attack. As a 4-Star character, this is something you can obtain over time, including through Paimon's Bargains.

Xingqiu's Best Team Compositions

To learn all about Xingqiu's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Xingqiu team page below:

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