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Xianyun (Chinese: 闲云 Xiányún), also known by her adeptus name Cloud Retainer, is a playable Anemo character in Genshin Impact.

Curious about what draws her disciples to Liyue Harbor,[2] she has taken up residence in the city to see for herself.

Gameplay Info

Ascensions and Stats

Toggle Ascension Materials

Ascension
Phase
LevelBase
HP
Base
ATK
Base
ATK
Base
DEF
ATKATK
0✦1/20810.3226.0744.57
20/202,101.9867.62115.62
Ascension Cost (0 → 1)
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver 1
Clearwater Jade 3
Divining Scroll 3
1✦20/402,796.7589.97153.84
40/404,184.83134.62230.20
Ascension Cost (1 → 2)
Cloudseam Scale 2
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment 3
2✦40/504,678.49150.50257.357.2%
50/505,382.66173.16296.09
Ascension Cost (2 → 3)
Cloudseam Scale 4
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment 6
3✦50/606,040.87194.33332.2914.4%
60/606,752.34217.22371.43
Ascension Cost (3 → 4)
Cloudseam Scale 8
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk 3
4✦60/707,245.99233.10398.5814.4%
70/707,963.94256.19438.08
Ascension Cost (4 → 5)
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk 6
5✦70/808,457.60272.07465.2321.6%
80/809,183.65295.43505.17
Ascension Cost (5 → 6)
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone 6
6✦80/909,677.30311.31532.3228.8%
90/9010,409.02334.85572.57

Total Cost (0✦ → 6✦)

Mora 420,000 Mora

Talents

IconNameType
Word of Wind and Flower
Normal Attack
  • Description
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Normal Attack
Summons swirling winds to perform up to 4 attacks, dealing Anemo DMG.

Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and launches a Breeze Bolt in a straight line that deals Anemo DMG to opponents along its path.

Plunging Attack
Gathers the power of Anemo and plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground.

  • The Charged Attack projectile follows terrain and can pierce through targets.
Gauge
Units
Internal CooldownPoise
Damage
Stagger EffectBlunt
TagTagTypeTypeS. L.S. L.H. F.H. F.V. F.V. F.
Normal Attack 1-Hit1UNormal Attack2.5s/3 Hits7.6Light2000
Normal Attack 2-Hit1U7.3Light2000
Normal Attack 3-Hit1U9.2Light2000
Normal Attack 4-Hit1U12.2Heavy2000
Charged Attack1UNo ICD90Heavy8000
Plunging Attack Collision0UNo ICD5Light2000
Low Plunge1UNo ICD50Heavy2000
High Plunge1UNo ICD100Heavy8000
1234567891011
1-Hit DMG (%)40.343.3346.3550.3853.456.4260.4564.4868.5172.5476.57
2-Hit DMG (%)38.8641.7744.6848.5751.4854.458.2862.1766.0569.9473.82
3-Hit DMG (%)48.8852.5456.2161.164.7668.4373.3278.283.0987.9892.87
4-Hit DMG (%)64.9269.7974.6581.1586.0190.8897.38103.87110.36116.85123.34
Charged Attack
Charged Attack DMG (%)123.12132.35141.59153.9163.13172.37184.68196.99209.3221.62233.93
Charged Attack Stamina Cost50
Plunging Attack
Plunge DMG (%)56.8361.4566.0872.6977.3182.689.8797.14104.41112.34120.27
Low Plunge DMG (%)113.63122.88132.13145.35154.59165.16179.7194.23208.77224.62240.48
High Plunge DMG (%)141.93153.49165.04181.54193.1206.3224.45242.61260.76280.57300.37
White Clouds at Dawn
Elemental Skill
  • Description
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  • Advanced Properties
  • Attribute Scaling
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Xianyun enters the Cloud Transmogrification state, in which she will not take Fall DMG, and uses Skyladder once.
In this state, her Plunging Attack will be converted into Driftcloud Wave instead, which deals AoE Anemo DMG and ends the Cloud Transmogrification state. This DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG.
Each use of Skyladder while in this state increases the DMG and AoE of the next Driftcloud Wave used.

Skyladder
Can be used while in mid-air. Xianyun leaps forward, dealing Anemo DMG to targets along her path.
During each Cloud Transmogrification state Xianyun enters, Skyladder may be used up to 3 times and only 1 instance of Skyladder DMG can be dealt to any one opponent.
If Skyladder is not used again in a short period, the Cloud Transmogrification state will be canceled.

If Xianyun does not use Driftcloud Wave while in this state, the next CD of White Clouds at Dawn will be decreased by 3s.

  • When Driftcloud Wave hits at least one enemy, it generates 5 Elemental Particles.
  • Skyladders cover larger horizontal distances when used while on the ground instead of mid-air.
  • The Cloud Transmogrification state has a 3 seconds duration after performing White Clouds at Dawn. This duration will be reset when Xianyun performs Skyladder.
    • Opening the Wind Glider or interacting with certain exploration objects (e.g. Thunder Spheres, Four-Leaf Sigils) will not end the Cloud Transmogrification state.
    • The Cloud Transmogrification state will be cancelled and renewed if Xianyun performs another White Clouds at Dawn. This will trigger the decreasing CD effect since Driftcloud Wave is not used in the previous Cloud Transmogrification state.
  • Driftcloud Wave can be used even if Xianyun has already landed. As a result, it is impossible for Xianyun to perform a Normal or Charged Attack while in the Cloud Transmogrification state.
  • While the exact targeting logic is unknown, Driftcloud Wave will attempt to target grouped up enemies rather than scattered ones.
  • Lv. 2 and Lv. 3 Driftcloud Wave will knock enemies towards the center of the AoE. Lv. 1 Driftcloud Wave will still scatter enemies.
  • When Driftcloud Wave is used, Xianyun will lock onto an target's current location and fly towards it in a straight line. If there are no targets in range, she will plunge down at a diagonal angle.
    • The dive lasts 2 seconds. If Xianyun is still airborne after 2 seconds, she will exit the dive and fall.
Passive Effects
  • Passive Talent 1, Galefeather Pursuit Galefeather Pursuit: "Each opponent hit by Driftcloud Waves from White Clouds at Dawn will grant all nearby party members 1 stack of Storm Pinion for 20s. Max 4 stacks. These will cause the characters' Plunging Attack CRIT Rate to increase by 4%/6%/8%/10% respectively. Each Storm Pinion created by hitting an opponent has an independent duration."
Constellation Effects
  • Constellation Level 1, Purifying Wind Purifying Wind: "White Clouds at Dawn gains 1 additional charge."
  • Constellation Level 2, Aloof From the World Aloof From the World: "After using a Skyladder from White Clouds at Dawn, Xianyun's ATK will be increased by 20% for 15s. Additionally, the effects of the Passive Talent 'Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm' will be enhanced: When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 400% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 18,000. Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s. You must first unlock the Passive Talent 'Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm.'"
  • Constellation Level 4, Mystery Millet Gourmet Mystery Millet Gourmet: "After using Skyladder 1/2/3 times during one White Clouds at Dawn Cloud Transmogrification state, when a Driftcloud Wave unleashed during that instance hits an opponent, it will heal all nearby party members for 50%/80%/150% of Xianyun's ATK. This effect can be triggered once every 5s."
  • Constellation Level 5, Astride Rose-Colored Clouds Astride Rose-Colored Clouds: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15.
  • Constellation Level 6, They Call Her Cloud Retainer They Call Her Cloud Retainer: "After Xianyun uses 1/2/3 Skyladders within one Cloud Transmogrification caused by White Clouds at Dawn, the CRIT DMG of a Driftcloud Wave created in this instance of Cloud Transmogrification will be increased by 15%/35%/70%. Within 16s after Xianyun has used Stars Gather at Dusk, White Clouds at Dawn will not enter CD. This effect will be canceled once she has used White Clouds at Dawn 8 times."
Gauge
Units
Internal CooldownPoise
Damage
Stagger EffectBlunt
TagTagTypeTypeS. L.S. L.H. F.H. F.V. F.V. F.
Skill DMG0UNo ICD30Heavy2000
Driftcloud Wave DMG Lv.11UNo ICD75Heavy2000
Driftcloud Wave DMG Lv.21UNo ICD75Air0600
Driftcloud Wave DMG Lv.31UNo ICD150Air100800
12345678910111213
Skill DMG (%)24.826.6628.523132.8634.7237.239.6842.1644.6447.1249.652.7
Driftcloud Wave DMG (%)116
/
148
/
337.6
124.7
/
159.1
/
362.92
133.4
/
170.2
/
388.24
145
/
185
/
422
153.7
/
196.1
/
447.32
162.4
/
207.2
/
472.64
174
/
222
/
506.4
185.6
/
236.8
/
540.16
197.2
/
251.6
/
573.92
208.8
/
266.4
/
607.68
220.4
/
281.2
/
641.44
232
/
296
/
675.2
246.5
/
314.5
/
717.4
CD12s
Stars Gather at Dusk
Elemental Burst
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Brings forth a sacred breeze that deals AoE Anemo DMG and heals all nearby characters based on Xianyun's ATK. It will also summon the "Starwicker" mechanism.

Starwicker
  • Continuously follows the active character and periodically heals all nearby party members based on Xianyun's ATK.
  • Starts with 8 stacks of Adeptal Assistance. While Adeptal Assistance is active, nearby active characters in the party will have their jump height increased.
  • When the active character completes a Plunging Attack, Starwicker will consume 1 stack of Adeptal Assistance and deal AoE Anemo DMG.
Only 1 Starwicker can exist simultaneously.
  • The healing interval is 2.5 seconds.
  • In Co-Op Mode, the Adeptal Assistance stacks are shared across all players, and a player consuming a stack will consume it for all.
Passive Effects
  • Passive Talent 2, Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm: "When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 200% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 9,000. Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s."
Constellation Effects
  • Constellation Level 2, Aloof From the World Aloof From the World: "After using a Skyladder from White Clouds at Dawn, Xianyun's ATK will be increased by 20% for 15s. Additionally, the effects of the Passive Talent 'Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm' will be enhanced: When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 400% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 18,000. Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s. You must first unlock the Passive Talent 'Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm.'"
  • Constellation Level 3, Creations of Star and Moon Creations of Star and Moon: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15.
  • Constellation Level 6, They Call Her Cloud Retainer They Call Her Cloud Retainer: "After Xianyun uses 1/2/3 Skyladders within one Cloud Transmogrification caused by White Clouds at Dawn, the CRIT DMG of a Driftcloud Wave created in this instance of Cloud Transmogrification will be increased by 15%/35%/70%. Within 16s after Xianyun has used Stars Gather at Dusk, White Clouds at Dawn will not enter CD. This effect will be canceled once she has used White Clouds at Dawn 8 times."
Gauge
Units
Internal CooldownPoise
Damage
Stagger EffectBlunt
TagTagTypeTypeS. L.S. L.H. F.H. F.V. F.V. F.
Skill DMG1UNo ICD100Air50800
Starwicker DMG1UElemental Burst2.5s/3 Hits50Light2000
12345678910111213
Skill DMG (%)108116.1124.2135143.1151.2162172.8183.6194.4205.2216229.5
Starwicker DMG (%)39.242.1445.084951.9454.8858.862.7266.6470.5674.4878.483.3
Healing92.16% ATK
+
578
99.07% ATK
+
636
105.98% ATK
+
698
115.2% ATK
+
766
122.11% ATK
+
838
129.02% ATK
+
915
138.24% ATK
+
997
147.46% ATK
+
1083
156.67% ATK
+
1175
165.89% ATK
+
1271
175.1% ATK
+
1372
184.32% ATK
+
1478
195.84% ATK
+
1589
Continuous Healing43.01% ATK
+
270
46.23% ATK
+
297
49.46% ATK
+
326
53.76% ATK
+
357
56.99% ATK
+
391
60.21% ATK
+
427
64.51% ATK
+
465
68.81% ATK
+
506
73.11% ATK
+
548
77.41% ATK
+
593
81.72% ATK
+
640
86.02% ATK
+
690
91.39% ATK
+
742
Duration16s
CD18s
Energy Cost70
Galefeather Pursuit
1st Ascension Passive
Each opponent hit by Driftcloud Waves from White Clouds at Dawn will grant all nearby party members 1 stack of Storm Pinion for 20s. Max 4 stacks. These will cause the characters' Plunging Attack CRIT Rate to increase by 4%/6%/8%/10% respectively.
Each Storm Pinion created by hitting an opponent has an independent duration.
Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm
4th Ascension Passive
When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 200% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 9,000.
Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s.
Crane Form
Utility Passive
  • Description
  • Gameplay Notes

Increases gliding SPD for your own party members by 15%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Talent Upgrade

Talent
Level
(Ascension)
Materials
[Subtotal]
1 → 2
(2✦)
Mora 12,500[12,500]
Divining Scroll 6[6]
Teachings of Gold 3[3]
2 → 3
(3✦)
Mora 17,500[30,000]
Sealed Scroll 3[3]
Guide to Gold 2[2]
3 → 4
(3✦)
Mora 25,000[55,000]
Sealed Scroll 4[7]
Guide to Gold 4[6]
4 → 5
(4✦)
Mora 30,000[85,000]
Sealed Scroll 6[13]
Guide to Gold 6[12]
5 → 6
(4✦)
Mora 37,500[122,500]
Sealed Scroll 9[22]
Guide to Gold 9[21]
6 → 7
(5✦)
Mora 120,000[242,500]
Forbidden Curse Scroll 4[4]
Philosophies of Gold 4[4]
Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom 1[1]
7 → 8
(5✦)
Mora 260,000[502,500]
Forbidden Curse Scroll 6[10]
Philosophies of Gold 6[10]
Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom 1[2]
8 → 9
(6✦)
Mora 450,000[952,500]
Forbidden Curse Scroll 9[19]
Philosophies of Gold 12[22]
Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom 2[4]
9 → 10
(6✦)
Mora 700,000[1,652,500]
Forbidden Curse Scroll 12[31]
Philosophies of Gold 16[38]
Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom 2[6]
Crown of Insight 1[1]

Constellation

IconNameLevel
Purifying Wind
1
White Clouds at Dawn gains 1 additional charge.
Aloof From the World
2
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After using a Skyladder from White Clouds at Dawn, Xianyun's ATK will be increased by 20% for 15s.
Additionally, the effects of the Passive Talent "Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm" will be enhanced: When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 400% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 18,000.
Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s.
You must first unlock the Passive Talent "Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm."

Creations of Star and Moon
3
Increases the Level of Stars Gather at Dusk by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Mystery Millet Gourmet
4
After using Skyladder 1/2/3 times during one White Clouds at Dawn Cloud Transmogrification state, when a Driftcloud Wave unleashed during that instance hits an opponent, it will heal all nearby party members for 50%/80%/150% of Xianyun's ATK. This effect can be triggered once every 5s.
Astride Rose-Colored Clouds
5
Increases the Level of White Clouds at Dawn by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
They Call Her Cloud Retainer
6
After Xianyun uses 1/2/3 Skyladders within one Cloud Transmogrification caused by White Clouds at Dawn, the CRIT DMG of a Driftcloud Wave created in this instance of Cloud Transmogrification will be increased by 15%/35%/70%.
Within 16s after Xianyun has used Stars Gather at Dusk, White Clouds at Dawn will not enter CD. This effect will be canceled once she has used White Clouds at Dawn 8 times.
Each Constellation activation requires one Xianyun's Stella Fortuna Xianyun's Stella Fortuna.

Availability

Character Event Wishes

Xianyun has been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in 2 Event Wishes:

Wish Featured Duration Version

The Crane Soars Skyward 2024-01-31
XianyunAnemo Xian­yun Xian­yun
January 31, 2024 – February 20, 2024 4.4

The Crane Soars Skyward 2025-03-26
XianyunAnemo Xian­yun Xian­yun
March 26, 2025 – April 15, 2025 5.5

Chronicled Wishes

Xianyun has not been included in any Chronicled Wishes.

Other Languages

Xianyun

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishXianyun
Chinese
(Simplified)
闲云
Xiányún
Chinese
(Traditional)
閒雲
Xiányún
Japanese閑雲
Kan'un
Korean()
Hanun
SpanishXianyun
FrenchXianyun
RussianСянь Юнь
Syan' Yun'
ThaiXianyun
VietnameseXianyun
GermanXianyun
IndonesianXianyun
PortugueseXianyun
TurkishXianyun
ItalianXianyun

Cloud Retainer

LanguageOfficial NameLiteral Meaning
EnglishCloud Retainer
Chinese
(Simplified)
留云借风真君
Liúyún Jièfēng Zhēnjūn
The Perfected Lord who Retains the Clouds by Borrowing the Wind
Chinese
(Traditional)
留雲借風真君
Liúyún Jièfēng Zhēnjūn
Japanese留雲借風真君
Ryuu'un Shakufuu Shinkun
The Perfected Lord who Retains the Clouds by Borrowing the Wind‍[※][※]
Korean류운차풍진군류운차풍진군
Ryu'unchapungjin'gun
The Perfected Lord who Retains the Clouds by Borrowing the Wind‍[※][※]
SpanishPreservadora de NubesPreserver of Clouds
FrenchSouffle-NuagesCloud Blower
RussianХранитель Облаков
Khranitel' Oblakov
Cloud Keeper
Thaiจ้าววังวนเมฆา
Cao Wangwon Mekha
Lord Encircling the Clouds
VietnameseLưu Vân Tá Phong Chân QuânLưu Vân Tá Phong Chân QuânThe Perfected Lord who Retains the Clouds by Borrowing the Wind‍[※][※]
GermanFürstin der stehenden Wolken und des stillen WindesPrincess of Still Clouds and the Calm Wind
IndonesianCloud Retainer
PortugueseRetentora de NuvemRetainer of Cloud
TurkishBulutlar HakimiClouds Ruler
ItalianVestale delle nuvoleVestal of the Clouds

Change History

Introduced in Version 1.0 • Released in Version 4.4
Version 4.5
  • Xianyun's Vision was flipped.

Version 4.4

  • Xianyun was released as a playable character.

Version 3.4

  • Cloud Retainer's human form was introduced.

Version 1.0

  • Cloud Retainer was introduced as an NPC in bestial form.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Event Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Quest: Part III - The Glede Returns to the Pavilion, Part 1: The Glede Returns to the Pavilion
    Zhongli: Truth be told, one of my old friends has several grown daughters.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Story Quest, Xianyun, Grus Serena Chapter: Act I - A Thousand Moonlit Miles, Part 3: Lovely Dreams
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Discord, Official Genshin Impact Server: Xianyun introduction post (Archived post)

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