Xiao: Talents, Ascension, Constellations

Character Overview

Xiao profile picture

Xiao

Rarity:5-star
Weapon:Polearm
Element:Anemo
Recommended Role:Main DPS
How to Acquire:Character Event Wish Banner

Skills Description

Lemniscatic Wind Cycling

Xiao elemental skill - lemniscatic wind cycling

See the full talent scaling here

Cooldown:10 seconds
Energy Generated:3 Anemo Elemental Particles
Internal Cooldown:0.1 Second
Elemental Gauge:Skill Damage: 1 Unit Per Hit

Xiao lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to opponents in his path.

This skill has the following effects:

  • Starts with 2 charges and 3 charges with constellation level 1
  • Damages all enemies in front of Xiao in a straight line.
  • The cooldown for the 2nd or 3rd charge cannot start until the 1st charge finishes its cooldown.
  • The skill can be use while in mid-air.
  • This skill will not generate elemental particles when used during the duration of Bane of All Evil (Elemental Burst).
  • With the Dissolution Eon – Heaven Fall passive talent unlocked, the 2nd or 3rd charge of this skill will deal 15% more damage.

    This effect can be stacked 3 times and last for 7 seconds. Moreover, the duration of this effect will reset when you gain a new stack.

Bane of All Evil

Xiao elemental burst - bane of all evil

See the full talent scaling here

Cooldown:18 seconds
Energy Cost:70 Energy
Duration:15 seconds
Internal Cooldown:Element Infusion: Shares With Normal/Charged Attack
Elemental Gauge:Converted Normal Attack: 1 Unit
Converted Charged Attack: 1 Unit
Converted Plunge Attack: 1 Unit

Xiao wears the Yaksha Mask that set gods and demons trembling millennia ago.

The elemental burst has the following effects:

  • Increases Xiao’s jumping ability, allowing him to continuously deal high-plunge attacks.
  • Increases Xiao’s weapon range, giving him a larger AoE for all his attacks.
  • The skill greatly increases Xiao’s attack damage.
  • Converts his attack into Anemo damage. This can’t be overridden with other elemental infusions from other skills.
  • During the duration of this skill, Xiao will continuously lose a percentage of his HP. The percentage of HP he loses will decrease as you increase the talent level.
  • The skill will end as soon as you switch characters.
  • With the Evil Conqueror – Tamer of Demons passive talent unlocked, activating this skill will increase Xiao’s damage by 5%.

    It will also further increase by 5% every 3 seconds as long the skill is active. The maximum damage you’ll gain is 25%.
  • With the 6th constellation unlocked, Xiao will gain 1 charge of his elemental skill if you hit at least 2 enemies with a plunging attack.

    Additionally, Xiao can use his elemental skill without using up any charges if you cast it within 1 second after its initial effect.

Whirlwind Thrust

Xiao normal attack - whirlwind thrust

See the full talent scaling here

Charged Attack Stamina Cost25 Stamina
Internal Cooldown:Normal Attack: 2.5 Seconds or 3 Hits
Charged Attack: 0.5 Seconds
Plunge Attack: No ICD
Elemental Gauge:Normal Attack: 1 Unit Per Hit
Charged Attack: 1 Unit
Plunging Attack: 1 Unit

Normal Attack:

Xiao performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack:

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to perform an upward thrust.

Plunging Attack:

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground from below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Xiao also does not take damage from performing plunging attacks no matter the height he’s plunging from.

Passive Talents

NameDescription
Xiao 1st passive talent - transcension - gravity defier
Transcension – Gravity Defier
Decreases climbing stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
Xiao 2nd passive talent - evil conqueror - tamer of demons
Evil Conqueror – Tamer of Demons
(character ascension phase 1)
While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, all damage dealt by Xiao increases by 5%. The damage increases further by 5% for every 3 seconds the ability persists. And the maximum damage bonus is 25%.
Xiao 3rd passive talent - dissolution eon - heaven fall
Dissolution Eon – Heaven Fall
(character ascension phase 4)
Using Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases the damage of subsequent uses of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 15%. This effect lasts for 7 seconds and has a maximum of 3 stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the effect’s duration.

Constellation Info

NameDescription
Xiao 1st constellation - dissolution eon destroyer of worlds
Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds
(C1)
Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling’s charges by 1.
Xiao 2nd constellation - annihilation eon - blossom of kaleidos
Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos
(C2)
When in party but not on the field, Xiao’s Energy Recharge is increased by 25%.
Xiao 3rd constellation - evil conqueror - wrath deity
Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity
(C3)
Increases the Level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Xiao 4th constellation - transcension - extinction of suffering
Transcension: Extinction of Suffering
(C4)
When Xiao’s HP falls below 50%, he gains a 100% DEF Bonus.
Xiao 5th constellation - evolution eon - origin of ignorance
Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance
(C5)
Increases the Level of Bane of All Evil by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Xiao 6th constellation - evil conqueror - vigilant yaksha
Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha
(C6)
While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao’s Plunging Attack will immediately grant him 1 charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling. Furthermore, for the next 1 second, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its cooldown.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Required
Level
Required
Materials
Level 20
(Ascension 1)
In-game icon of vayuda turquoise sliver.
×1 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver

In-game icon of qingxin.
×3 Qingxin

In-game icon of slime condensate.
×3 Slime Condensate

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 20,000 Mora
Level 40
(Ascension 2)
In-game icon of vayuda turquoise fragment.
×3 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×2 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of qingxin.
×10 Qingxin

In-game icon of slime condensate.
×15 Slime Condensate

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 40,000 Mora
Level 50
(Ascension 3)
In-game icon of vayuda turquoise fragment.
×6 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×4 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of qingxin.
×20 Qingxin

In-game icon of slime secretions.
×12 Slime Secretions

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 60,000 Mora
Level 60
(Ascension 4)
In-game icon of vayuda turquoise chunk.
×3 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×8 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of qingxin.
×30 Qingxin

In-game icon of slime secretions.
×18 Slime Secretions

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 80,000 Mora
Level 70
(Ascension 5)
In-game icon of vayuda turquoise chunk.
×6 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×12 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of qingxin.
×45 Qingxin

In-game icon of slime concentrate.
×12 Slime Concentrate

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 100,000 Mora
Level 80
(Ascension 6)
In-game icon of vayuda turquoise gemstone.
×6 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone

In-game icon of juvenile jade.
×20 Juvenile Jade

In-game icon of qingxin.
×60 Qingxin

In-game icon of slime concentrate.
×3 Slime Concentrate

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 120,000 Mora
Talent
Level
Required
Materials
Level 2
Ascension 2
(Level 40)
In-game icon of teachings of prosperity.
×3 Teachings of Prosperity

In-game icon of slime condensate.
×6 Slime Condensate

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 12,500 Mora
Level 3
Ascension 3
(Level 40)
In-game icon of guide to prosperity.
x 2 Guide to Prosperity

In-game icon of slime secretions.
x 3 Slime Secretions

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 17,500 Mora
Level 4
Ascension 3
(Level 50)
In-game icon of guide to prosperity.
x 4 Guide to Prosperity

In-game icon of slime secretions.
x 4 Slime Secretions

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 25,000 Mora
Level 5
Ascension 4
(Level 60)
In-game icon of guide to prosperity.
x 6 Guide to Prosperity

In-game icon of slime secretions.
x 6 Slime Secretions

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 30,000 Mora
Level 6
Ascension 4
(Level 60)
In-game icon of guide to prosperity.
x 9 Guide to Prosperity

In-game icon of slime secretions.
x 9 Slime Secretions

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 37,500 Mora
Level 7
Ascension 5
(Level 20)
In-game icon of philosophies of prosperity.
x 4 Philosophies of Prosperity

In-game icon of slime concentrate.
x 4 Slime Concentrate

In-game icon of shadow of the warrior.
x 1 Shadow of the Warrior

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 120,000 Mora
Level 8
Ascension 5
(Level 70)
In-game icon of philosophies of prosperity.
x 6 Philosophies of Prosperity

In-game icon of slime concentrate.
x 6 Slime Concentrate

In-game icon of shadow of the warrior.
x 1 Shadow of the Warrior

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 260,000 Mora
Level 9
Ascension 6
(Level 70)
In-game icon of philosophies of prosperity.
x 12 Philosophies of Prosperity

In-game icon of slime concentrate.
x 9 Slime Concentrate

In-game icon of shadow of the warrior.
x 2 Shadow of the Warrior

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 450,000 Mora
Level 10
Ascension 6
(Level 80)
In-game icon of philosophies of prosperity.
x 16 Philosophies of Prosperity

In-game icon of slime concentrate.
x 12 Slime Concentrate

In-game icon of shadow of the warrior.
x 2 Shadow of the Warrior

In-game icon of crown of insight.
x 1 Crown of Insight

In-game icon of mora, the currency in genshin impact.
x 700,000 Mora

Talent Scaling

Skill
Level
Skill
Damage
Level 1252.80%
Level 2271.76%
Level 3290.72%
Level 4316%
Level 5334.96%
Level 6353.92%
Level 7379.20%
Level 8404.48%
Level 9429.76%
Level 10455.04%
Level 11480.32%
Level 12505.60%
Level 13537.20%
Level 14568.80%
Level 15600.40%
Skill
Level
Attack Damage
Bonus
HP Drain
Per Second
Level 158.45%3% of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 261.95%3% of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 365.45%3% of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 470%2.5 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 573.50%2.5 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 677%2.5 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 781.55%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 886.10%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 990.65%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 1095.20%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 1199.75%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 12104.30%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 13108.85%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 14113.40%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Level 15117.95%2 % of Current Hp
Per Second
Skill
Level
1st Hit
Damage
2nd Hit
Damage
3rd Hit
Damage
4th Hit
Damage
5th Hit
Damage
6th Hit
Damage
Level 127.54%
+27.54%
56.94%68.55%37.66%
+37.66%
71.54%95.83%
Level 229.42%
+29.42%
60.82%73.23%40.23%
+40.23%
76.42%102.37%
Level 331.3%
+31.3%
64.70%77.90%42.8%
+42.8%
81.30%108.90%
Level 433.8%
+33.8%
69.88%84.13%46.22%
+46.22%
87.80%117.61%
Level 535.68%
+35.68%
73.76%88.81%48.79%
+48.79%
92.68%124.15%
Level 637.87%
+37.87%
78.29%94.26%51.79%
+51.79%
98.37%131.77%
Level 740.69%
+40.69%
84.11%101.27%55.64%
+55.64%
105.69%141.57%
Level 843.51%
+43.51%
89.93%108.28%59.49%
+59.49%
113.01%151.37%
Level 946.32%
+46.32%
95.76%115.29%63.34%
+63.34%
120.32%161.17%
Level 1049.14%
+49.14%
101.58%122.30%67.2%
+67.2%
127.64%170.97%
Level 1151.96%
+51.96%
107.40%129.31%71.05%
+71.05%
134.96%180.77%
Level 1254.78%
+54.78%
113.23%136.33%74.9%
+74.9%
142.28%190.58%
Level 1357.59%
+57.59%
119.05%143.34%78.75%
+78.75%
149.59%200.38%
Level 1460.41%
+60.41%
124.87%150.35%82.6%
+82.6%
156.91%210.18%
Level 1563.23%
+63.23%
130.69%157.36%86.46%
+86.46%
164.23%219.98%
Skill LevelDamage
Level 1121.09%
Level 2129.34%
Level 3137.60%
Level 4148.61%
Level 5156.86%
Level 6166.50%
Level 7178.88%
Level 8191.26%
Level 9203.65%
Level 10216.03%
Level 11228.42%
Level 12240.80%
Level 13253.18%
Level 14265.57%
Level 15277.95%
Skill
Level
Plunge
Damage
Low Plunge
Damage
High Plunge
Damage
Level 181.83%163.63%204.39%
Level 288.49%176.95%221.02%
Level 395.16%190.27%237.66%
Level 4104.67%209.30%261.42%
Level 5111.33%222.62%278.06%
Level 6118.94%237.84%297.07%
Level 7129.41%258.77%323.21%
Level 8139.88%279.70%349.36%
Level 9150.35%300.63%375.50%
Level 10161.76%323.46%404.02%
Level 11173.18%346.29%432.54%
Level 12184.60%369.12%461.06%
Level 13196.02%391.96%489.57%
Level 14207.44%414.79%518.09%
Level 15218.86%437.62%546.61%

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