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Xiao (Chinese: Xiāo) is a playable Anemo character in Genshin Impact.

He is an adeptus, under the name Alatus, and the sole surviving member of the five foremost Yakshas dispatched by Morax to subdue the demonic spirits that plagued Liyue. He currently resides at Wangshu Inn and mostly restrains himself from large crowds and social interactions.

Gameplay Info

Ascensions and Stats

Toggle Ascension Materials

Ascension
Phase
LevelBase
HP
Base
ATK[✦ 1]
Base
DEF
Special Stat[✦ 2]
(CRIT Rate)
0✦1/20991.4527.1962.22
20/202,571.8370.52161.41
Ascension Cost (0 → 1)
Mora 20,000
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver 1
Qingxin 3
Slime Condensate 3
1✦20/403,421.9193.83214.76
40/405,120.27140.39321.35
Ascension Cost (1 → 2)
Mora 40,000
Juvenile Jade 2
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment 3
Qingxin 10
Slime Condensate 15
2✦40/505,724.27156.95359.264.8%
50/506,585.85180.58413.33
Ascension Cost (2 → 3)
Mora 60,000
Juvenile Jade 4
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment 6
Qingxin 20
Slime Secretions 12
3✦50/607,391.19202.66463.879.6%
60/608,261.68226.53518.50
Ascension Cost (3 → 4)
Mora 80,000
Juvenile Jade 8
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk 3
Qingxin 30
Slime Secretions 18
4✦60/708,865.69243.09556.419.6%
70/709,744.11267.17611.54
Ascension Cost (4 → 5)
Mora 100,000
Juvenile Jade 12
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk 6
Qingxin 45
Slime Concentrate 12
5✦70/8010,348.12283.73649.4514.4%
80/8011,236.46308.09705.20
Ascension Cost (5 → 6)
Mora 120,000
Juvenile Jade 20
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone 6
Qingxin 60
Slime Concentrate 24
6✦80/9011,840.47324.65743.1119.2%
90/9012,735.75349.20799.30
  1. Does not include weapon ATK value.
  2. Characters gain special stats starting with 2✦.
Total Cost (0✦ → 6✦)
Mora 420,000 Mora
Qingxin 168 Qingxin

Talents

IconNameType
Talent Whirlwind ThrustWhirlwind ThrustNormal Attack
Normal Attack
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 below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Xiao does not take DMG from performing Plunging Attacks.
Talent Lemniscatic Wind CyclingLemniscatic Wind CyclingElemental Skill
Xiao lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to opponents in his path.
Can be used in mid-air.
Starts with 2 charges.
Talent Bane of All EvilBane of All EvilElemental Burst
Xiao dons the Yaksha Mask that set gods and demons trembling millennia ago.

Yaksha's Mask
  • Greatly increases Xiao's jumping ability.
  • Increases his attack AoE and attack DMG.
  • Converts attack DMG into Anemo DMG, which cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion.

In this state, Xiao will continuously lose HP.
The effects of this skill end when Xiao leaves the field.
Talent Conqueror of Evil Tamer of DemonsConqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons1st Ascension Passive
While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, all DMG dealt by Xiao increases by 5%. DMG increases by a further 5% for every 3s the ability persists. The maximum DMG Bonus is 25%.
Talent Dissolution Eon Heaven FallDissolution Eon: Heaven Fall4th Ascension Passive
Using Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases the DMG of subsequent uses of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 15%. This effect lasts for 7s, and has a maximum of 3 stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the effect's duration.
Talent Transcension Gravity DefierTranscension: Gravity DefierUtility Passive
Decreases climbing Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Talent Upgrade

Talent
Level
Required
Ascension
Mora
[Subtotal]
Enhancement
Materials

[Subtotal]
Character Talent Materials
[Subtotal]
1 → 21✦
Mora 12,500 [12,500]
Slime Condensate 6 [6]
Teachings of Prosperity 3 [3]
2 → 32✦
Mora 17,500 [30,000]
Slime Secretions 3 [3]
Guide to Prosperity 2 [2]
3 → 4
Mora 25,000 [55,000]
Slime Secretions 4 [7]
Guide to Prosperity 4 [6]
4 → 53✦
Mora 30,000 [85,000]
Slime Secretions 6 [13]
Guide to Prosperity 6 [12]
5 → 6
Mora 37,500 [122,500]
Slime Secretions 9 [22]
Guide to Prosperity 9 [21]
6 → 74✦
Mora 120,000 [242,500]
Slime Concentrate 4 [4]
Philosophies of Prosperity 4 [4]
Shadow of the Warrior 1 [1]
7 → 8
Mora 260,000 [502,500]
Slime Concentrate 6 [10]
Philosophies of Prosperity 6 [10]
Shadow of the Warrior 1 [2]
8 → 95✦
Mora 450,000 [952,500]
Slime Concentrate 9 [19]
Philosophies of Prosperity 12 [22]
Shadow of the Warrior 2 [4]
9 → 10
Mora 700,000 [1,652,500]
Slime Concentrate 12 [31]
Philosophies of Prosperity 16 [38]
Shadow of the Warrior 2 [6]
Crown of Insight 1 [1]

Constellation

IconNameLevel
Constellation Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of WorldsDissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds1
Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's charges by 1.
Constellation Annihilation Eon: Blossom of KaleidosAnnihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos2
When in the party and not on the field, Xiao's Energy Recharge is increased by 25%.
Constellation Conqueror of Evil: Wrath DeityConqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity3
Increases the Level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Constellation Transcension: Extinction of SufferingTranscension: Extinction of Suffering4
When Xiao's HP falls below 50%, he gains a 100% DEF Bonus.
Constellation Evolution Eon: Origin of IgnoranceEvolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance5
Increases the Level of Bane of All Evil by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Constellation Conqueror of Evil: Guardian YakshaConqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha6
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, and for the next 1s, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its CD.

Each Constellation activation requires one Xiao's Stella Fortuna Xiao's Stella Fortuna.

Availability

Character Event Wishes

Xiao has been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in 5 Event Wishes:

Wish Featured Duration Version
Invitation to Mundane Life 2021-02-03
Invitation to Mundane Life 2021-02-03
XiaoAnemo Xiao Xiao
February 3, 2021 – February 17, 2021 1.3
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-01-05
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-01-05
XiaoAnemo Xiao Xiao
January 5, 2022 – January 25, 2022 2.4
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-05-31
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-05-31
XiaoAnemo Xiao Xiao
May 31, 2022 – June 21, 2022 2.7
Invitation to Mundane Life 2023-01-18
Invitation to Mundane Life 2023-01-18
XiaoAnemo Xiao Xiao
January 18, 2023 – February 7, 2023 3.4
Invitation to Mundane Life 2024-02-20
Invitation to Mundane Life 2024-02-20
XiaoAnemo Xiao Xiao
February 20, 2024 – March 12, 2024 4.4

Chronicled Wishes

Xiao has not been included in any Chronicled Wishes.

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishXiao
Chinese
(Simplified)

Xiāo
Chinese
(Traditional)

Xiāo
Japaneseしょう
Shou
Korean
So
SpanishXiao
FrenchXiao
RussianСяо
Syao
ThaiXiao
VietnameseXiao
GermanXiao
IndonesianXiao
PortugueseXiao
TurkishXiao
ItalianXiao

Change History

Introduced in Version 1.0 • Released in Version 1.3
Version 3.3 // Version 3.4
  • Updates to character voice-overs:
    • New audio for Korean: (Previously, the text existed, but not the audio files)
      • "Ally at Low HP 01"
      • "Ally at Low HP 02"

Version 2.7

  • Updates to character voice-overs:
    • Removed from all languages:
      • "Disengaging Wind Glider"

Version 2.6

  • Updates to character voice-overs:
    • New for All Languages:
      • "About Yelan"

Version 2.4

  • Updates to character voice-overs:
    • Updated for All Languages:
      • "About Shenhe" (Now unlocked)

Version 2.2

  • Updates to character voice-overs:
    • New for All Languages:
      • "About Shenhe" (Currently locked)

Version 1.6

  • Updates to character voice-overs:
    • Updated audio for English:
      • "Elemental Skill #3" Combat
      • "Elemental Skill #4" Combat
    • Updated audio for Japanese:
      • "Chat: Corruption"

Version 1.4


Version 1.3

  • Xiao was released as a playable character.

Version 1.2


Version 1.0

  • Xiao was introduced as an NPC.

Version 0.7.1

  • Xiao was a playable character during Closed Beta Test 2, during a past test version of the event Lantern Rite.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Twitter: EN & JP VA Announcement
  2. Weibo: 拾枝杂谈-「魈:降魔大圣」
  3. 3.0 3.1 Twitter: KR VA Announcement
  4. Archived, Official Genshin Impact Korean Website: Xiao

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