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The best Genshin Impact Xingqiu buildLearn how to put together the best possible Xingqiu build
Learn how to put together the best possible Xingqiu build
Want to learn how to create the best Xingqiu build in Genshin Impact?Meek and nerdy on the outside and mischievous on the inside, Xingqiu is an incredibly unlikely pick for one of Genshin’s best characters, but somehow, he’s near the top of our list. I guess all of Xingqiu’s reading about heroes must have paid off — despite his 4-star rarity, this Hydro Sword user will absolutely dominate in battle as a sub-DPS character when built well.
Worried about that last part? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. This guide will show you how to create the best Xingqiu build inGenshin Impact. Below we’ll cover everything you need to know about Xingqiu, including wishing, weapons, artifacts, ascension materials, talents, abilities, and constellations.
Best Genshin Impact Xingqiu build for sub DPS
Best weapon: Sacrificial Sword
Alternatives:Festering Desire, Skyward Blade
Best artifacts: Emblem of Severed Fate
Alternative:2 pieces from Noblesse Oblige and 2 pieces from Heart of Depth
For Xingqiu’s artifacts, you’re going to want to prioritize the Energy Recharge, ATK%, and Hydro DMG Bonus stats and substats. Having a nice balance of CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG can help, too, though your priority should be Energy Recharge. Here’s an example of the balance you’ll want to strike:
Talent priority: Guhua Sword - Raincutter (Elemental Burst)
Secondary:Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen (Elemental Skill)
When selecting which talents to level, prioritize Xingqiu’sElemental Burstfirst and then hisElemental Skill. Xingqiu’s Skill can also lend impressive buffs that allow you to one-shot bosses, so if you’re looking to show off, think about prioritizing his Skill over his Burst. Regardless, you’re going to want to hold off on leveling hisNormal Attack, as this has weak base DMG and won’t be very useful. Here’s everything Xingqiu has in store:
Party composition
5* alternative:Hu Tao replacing Bennett as main DPS
Xingqiu is among the best sub DPS characters Genshin Impact has to offer, and he’ll perform extremely well in a huge variety of team compositions. What we’ve given here is just one example of a strong set-up for him. You’ll likely be using Xingqiu’s Hydro powers frequently, giving you the opportunity to stir up some trouble with Elemental Reactions.
PlaceSucrosein a supporting role, using her Swirl reaction to perform crowd control and spread Vaporize across a wider area. Sucrose can also buff the team to increase the damage dealt when Vaporize is active.
Alternatively, because Cryo and Hydro create the Frozen reaction, which is one of Genshin’s best, Xingqiu is great on a team with aCryo characteras DPS — such as his buddyChongyunor 5-starEula. Just be wary of the fact that Xingqiu’s Rain Swords grant him the Wet status, meaning he’ll be susceptible to the Frozen reaction as well.
How to level up Xingqiu in Genshin Impact
Best Xingqiu build: Ascension Materials
To fully ascend Xingqiu, you’ll need:
Talents
To fully level one of Xingqiu’s talents, you’ll need:
If you want to crown all three of Xingqiu’s talents, you’ll need to collect all of this three times over, for a grand total of 9 Teachings of Gold, 63 Guides to Gold, 114 Philosophies of Gold, 18 Damaged Masks, 66 Stained Masks, 93 Ominous Masks, 18 Tails of Boreas, and 3 Crowns of Insight.
Constellations
If you’re using Xingqiu mainly for Elemental Reactions, he’ll be fine atConstellation 0, as he’s only there to apply the Hydro element. However, if you’re expecting him to do damage as your team’s sub DPS, we’d recommend getting him to at leastConstellation 2, which massively buffs his Elemental Burst. Here’s everything Xingqiu’s Constellations have in store:
How to get Xingqiu in Genshin Impact
As a 4-star character who’s been available since launch, Xingqiu is part of the rotating Paimon’s Bargains lineup, allowing him to be purchased with Starglitter. The Paimon’s Bargains lineup changes monthly, so make sure to check in at the start of each new month if you’re on a hunt for Xingqiu!
If you’re planning on wishing for Xingqiu, check out our guide ongetting charactersto learn the best ways to prep, or ourcodes listto get some freePrimogems!
That’s all the info we’ve got on Xingqiu! Why not check out ourcharacter tier listto see which other characters are good to wish for?
