The newest character introduced with Genshin Impact version 1.3 is the polearm-wielding, anemo character, Xiao. This character is one of the Adeptus tasked with guarding Liyue, and despite his youthful appearance, legends surrounding him have been documented in many ancient books. Xiao spends most of his time in seclusion at Wangshu Inn, indulging in Almond Tofu.
If you’ve been lucky enough to receive the new character from a wish and need some more information, we’ve compiled some details on his skills, constellations, and ascension. Our Genshin Impact Xiao guide will be updated over time to include the best weapons and artifacts for the character once we’ve had a chance to try him out, so keep this page bookmarked.
If you’re looking for more content like this, take a look at Genshin Impact Mona and Genshin Impact Keqing build guides. We’ve also created a Genshin Impact tier list so you can see where all your favourite characters rank, and a Genshin Impact codes list so you can get your hands on some extra primogems.
Here’s everything in our Genshin Impact Xiao guide:
What are Xiao’s skills?
Active skills:
| Skill | Effect |
| Whirlwind Thrust | Perform up to six strikes |
| Whirlwind Thrust (charged) | Performs an upward thrust |
| Whirlwind Thrust (plunging) | Trigger this move in mid-air to plunge downwards, causing AoE damage |
| Lemniscatic Wind Cycling | Deals AoE anemo damage to enemies in his path, can be used in mid-air. Starts with two charges |
| Bane of All Evil | Xiao dons the Yaksha Mask which has the following effects:
While wearing the mask, Xiao will continuously lose HP |
Passive skills:
| Skill | Effect |
| Evil Conqueror – Tamer of Demons (unlocked at ascension one) | While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, all damage dealt by Xiao is increased by 5%. Damage increases by a further 5% every three seconds the ability is active. Maximum damage bonus is 25%. |
| Dissolution Eon – Heaven Fall (unlocked at ascension four) | Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases the damage of subsequent uses by 15%. This effect lasts for seven seconds. Maximum three stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the duration |
| Transcension – Gravity Defier (unlocked automatically) | Decreases climbing stamina consumption for party members by 20%. Not stackable. |
What are Xiao’s constellations?
| Constellation | Effect |
| Dissolution Eon – Destroyer of Worlds | Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling’s charges by one |
| Annihilation Eon – Blossom of Kaleidos | When in the party but not on the field, energy recharge is increased by 25% |
| Evil Conqueror – Wrath Deity | Increases the level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by three |
| Transcension – Extinction of Suffering | When HP falls below 50%, Xiao gains a 100% defence Bonus |
| Evolution Eon – Origin of Ignorance | Increases the level of Bane of All Evil by three |
| Evil Conqueror – Vigilant Yaksha | While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with a plunging attack will grant Xiao one charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling and for the next one second, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its cooldown |
What does it cost to ascend Xiao?
| Required level | Mora | Materials |
| 20 | 20,000 | One Vayuda Turquoise Sliver, three Qingxin, three Firm Arrowhead |
| 40 | 40,000 | Three Vayuda Turquoise Fragment, two Hurricane Seeds, ten Qingxin, 15 Firm Arrowhead |
| 50 | 60,000 | Six Vayuda Turquoise Fragment, four Hurricane Seeds, 20 Qingxin, 12 Sharp Arrowhead |
| 60 | 80,000 | Three Vayuda Turquoise Chunk, eight Hurricane Seeds, 30 Qingxin, 18 Sharp Arrowhead |
| 70 | 100,000 | Six Vayuda Turquoise Chunk, 12 Hurricane Seeds, 45 Qingxin, 12 Weathered Arrowhead |
| 80 | 120,000 | Six Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone, 20 Hurricane Seeds, 60 Qingxin, 24 Weathered Arrowhead |
There you have it! Those are all the basics you need to know about Genshin Impact’s Xiao. If you’re looking for some more information take a look at our Genshin Impact guide for beginners.
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