Xiao

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Xiao
Vigilant Yaksha
Rarity
Weapon	Polearm
Vision	Anemo
Model Type	Medium Male
Birthday	April 17th
Constellation	Alatus Nemeseos (Story Quest Chapter)
Region	Liyue
Affiliations	Adepti Yakshas
Special Dish	"Sweet Dream"
How to Obtain	Event Wish - Invitation to Mundane Life
Release Date	February 03, 2021 16 months ago
English	Laila Berzins
Chinese	kinsen
Japanese	Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (松岡禎丞)
Korean	Jeong Yoo-mi (정유미)(Version 1.0 - Version 1.1) Sim Kyu-hyuk (심규혁) (Version 1.2 onwards)
Bane of All Evil
Playable Characters

Xiao (Chinese: 魈 Xiāo, "Mountain Demon") 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.

Combat Info

Ascensions and Stats

Ascension Phase	Level	Base HP	Base ATK1	Base DEF	Special Stat2 (CRIT Rate)
0✦	1/20	991	27	62	—
	20/20	2,572	71	161
Ascension Cost (0 → 1) 20,000 20,000 Mora 1 1 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver 3 3 Qingxin 3 3 Slime Condensate
1✦	20/40	3,422	94	215	—
	40/40	5,120	141	321
Ascension Cost (1 → 2) 40,000 40,000 Mora 3 3 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment 10 10 Qingxin 15 15 Slime Condensate 2 2 Juvenile Jade
2✦	40/50	5,724	157	359	4.8%
	50/50	6,586	181	413
Ascension Cost (2 → 3) 60,000 60,000 Mora 6 6 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment 20 20 Qingxin 12 12 Slime Secretions 4 4 Juvenile Jade
3✦	50/60	7,391	203	464	9.6%
	60/60	8,262	227	519
Ascension Cost (3 → 4) 80,000 80,000 Mora 3 3 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk 30 30 Qingxin 18 18 Slime Secretions 8 8 Juvenile Jade
4✦	60/70	8,866	243	556	9.6%
	70/70	9,744	267	612
Ascension Cost (4 → 5) 100,000 100,000 Mora 6 6 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk 45 45 Qingxin 12 12 Slime Concentrate 12 12 Juvenile Jade
5✦	70/80	10,348	284	649	14.4%
	80/80	11,236	308	705
Ascension Cost (5 → 6) 120,000 120,000 Mora 6 6 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone 60 60 Qingxin 24 24 Slime Concentrate 20 20 Juvenile Jade
6✦	80/90	11,840	325	743	19.2%
	90/90	12,736	349	799

¹ Does not include weapon ATK value.
² Characters gain special stats starting with 2✦.
Total Cost (0 → 6)

420,000

Mora

420,000 Mora

46

Juvenile Jade

46 Juvenile Jade

1

Vayuda Turquoise Sliver

1 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver

9

Vayuda Turquoise Fragment

9 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment

9

Vayuda Turquoise Chunk

9 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk

6

Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone

6 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone

168

Qingxin

168 Qingxin

18

Slime Condensate

18 Slime Condensate

30

Slime Secretions

30 Slime Secretions

36

Slime Concentrate

36 Slime Concentrate

Talents

Icon	Name	Type
	Whirlwind Thrust	Normal 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. Constellation Effects Constellation Level 6, Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha: "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." Talent Levels past 10 require Normal Attack Level Increase methods, with Tartaglia's Master of Weaponry Passive Talent being the only method currently available. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1-Hit DMG (%) 27.54 + 27.54 29.42 + 29.42 31.3 + 31.3 33.8 + 33.8 35.68 + 35.68 37.87 + 37.87 40.69 + 40.69 43.51 + 43.51 46.32 + 46.32 49.14 + 49.14 51.96 + 51.96 2-Hit DMG (%) 56.94 60.82 64.7 69.88 73.76 78.29 84.11 89.93 95.76 101.58 107.4 3-Hit DMG (%) 68.55 73.23 77.9 84.13 88.81 94.26 101.27 108.28 115.29 122.3 129.31 4-Hit DMG (%) 37.66 + 37.66 40.23 + 40.23 42.8 + 42.8 46.22 + 46.22 48.79 + 48.79 51.79 + 51.79 55.64 + 55.64 59.49 + 59.49 63.34 + 63.34 67.2 + 67.2 71.05 + 71.05 5-Hit DMG (%) 71.54 76.42 81.3 87.8 92.68 98.37 105.69 113.01 120.32 127.64 134.96 6-Hit DMG (%) 95.83 102.37 108.9 117.61 124.15 131.77 141.57 151.37 161.17 170.97 180.77 Charged Attack Charged Attack DMG (%) 121.09 129.34 137.6 148.61 156.86 166.5 178.88 191.26 203.65 216.03 228.42 Charged Attack Stamina Cost 25 Plunging Attack Plunge DMG (%) 81.83 88.49 95.16 104.67 111.33 118.94 129.41 139.88 150.35 161.76 173.18 Low Plunge DMG (%) 163.63 176.95 190.27 209.3 222.62 237.84 258.77 279.7 300.63 323.46 346.29 High Plunge DMG (%) 204.39 221.02 237.66 261.42 278.06 297.07 323.21 349.36 375.5 404.02 432.54 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. Media:Whirlwind Thrust Normal Preview.ogv Normal Attack Media:Whirlwind Thrust Charged Preview.ogv Charged Attack Media:Whirlwind Thrust Plunge Preview.ogv Plunge Attack
	Lemniscatic Wind Cycling	Elemental Skill
Xiao lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to opponents in his path. Can be used in mid-air. Starts with 2 charges. When this skill hits at least one enemy, it generates 3 Elemental Particles. No elemental particles are generated while the Elemental Burst Bane of All Evil is active. Skill DMG follows an Internal Cooldown of 0.1 seconds. A plunging attack can be performed immediately after using this skill, regardless of Xiao's altitude. Xiao's Passive Talent 2, Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall, affects Lemniscatic Wind Cycling as follows: "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." Constellation Effects Constellation Level 1, Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds: "Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's charges by 1." Constellation Level 3, Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity: Increases this talent's level by 3 and raises its maximum level to 15. Constellation Level 6, Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha: "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." Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Skill Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Skill DMG (%) 252.8 271.76 290.72 316 334.96 353.92 379.2 404.48 429.76 455.04 480.32 505.6 537.2 CD 10s Hover over previews to view in higher quality. Media:Lemniscatic Wind Cycling Air Preview.ogv On Air Media:Lemniscatic Wind Cycling Ground Preview.ogv On Ground
	Bane of All Evil	Elemental 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. While donning the Yaksha Mask, Xiao's Interruption Resistance is increased. Xiao can perform ~10 plunge attacks over this skill's duration. Xiao's plunge attacks have their AoE increased, producing multiple spears from the ground around where he lands as a visual enhancement. In this state, Xiao's Elemental Skill, Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, will not generate elemental particles, though all other sources still generate energy normally. Xiao's Passive Talent 1, Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons, affects Bane of All Evil as follows: "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%." Constellation Effects Constellation Level 5, Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance: Increases this talent's level by 3 and raises its maximum level to 15. Constellation Level 6, Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha: "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." Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Burst Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG Bonus (%) 58.45 61.95 65.45 70 73.5 77 81.55 86.1 90.65 95.2 99.75 104.3 108.85 113 Life Drain 3% Current HP Per Second 2.5% Current HP Per Second 2% Current HP Per Second Duration 15s CD 18s Energy Cost 70 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. Media:Bane of All Evil Normal Preview.ogv Normal Attack Media:Bane of All Evil Charged Preview.ogv Charged Attack Media:Bane of All Evil Plunge Preview.ogv Plunging Attack
	Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons	1st 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%. Casting Bane of All Evil grants the initial 5% damage bonus and an additional 5% damage bonus every 3 seconds afterwards. The maximum damage bonus is granted after 12 seconds.
	Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall	4th 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.
	Transcension: Gravity Defier	Utility Passive
Decreases climbing Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects. Xiao must be alive and in the active party for Transcension: Gravity Defier to take effect.

Talent Upgrade

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

Total Cost (1 → 10 for one talent)

1,652,500

Mora

1,652,500 Mora

6

Slime Condensate

6 Slime Condensate

22

Slime Secretions

22 Slime Secretions

31

Slime Concentrate

31 Slime Concentrate

3

Teachings of Prosperity

3 Teachings of Prosperity

21

Guide to Prosperity

21 Guide to Prosperity

38

Philosophies of Prosperity

38 Philosophies of Prosperity

6

Shadow of the Warrior

6 Shadow of the Warrior

1

Crown of Insight

1 Crown of Insight

Constellation

Icon	Name	Level
	Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds	1
Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's charges by 1.
	Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos	2
When in the party and not on the field, Xiao's Energy Recharge is increased by 25%.
	Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity	3
Increases the Level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Transcension: Extinction of Suffering	4
When Xiao's HP falls below 50%, he gains a 100% DEF Bonus.
	Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance	5
Increases the Level of Bane of All Evil by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha	6
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.

Availability

Event Wishes

Xiao was promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in 3 Event Wishes:

Wish	Featured	Duration
Invitation to Mundane Life 2021-02-03	Xiao Xiao Diona Diona Beidou Beidou Xinyan Xinyan	February 3, 2021 – February 17, 2021
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-01-05	Xiao Xiao Yun Jin Yun Jin Ningguang Ningguang Chongyun Chongyun	January 5, 2022 – January 25, 2022
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-05-31	Xiao Xiao Barbara Barbara Yanfei Yanfei Noelle Noelle	May 31, 2022 – June 21, 2022

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Xiao
Chinese (Simplified)	魈 Xiāo
Chinese (Traditional)	魈 Xiāo
Japanese	魈しょう Shou
Korean	소 So
Spanish	Xiao
French	Xiao
Russian	Сяо Syao
Thai	Xiao
Vietnamese	Xiao
German	Xiao
Indonesian	Xiao
Portuguese	Xiao

Change History

Released in Version 1.3

[Edit History]

Version 2.7

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

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Version 2.6

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

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Version 2.4

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

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Version 2.2

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

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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"

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Version 1.4

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • Updated audio for English:
    • "Favorite Food: Almond Tofu" and "Favorite Food: Memories" were merged into a new version of "Favorite Food: Almond Tofu"
      • Old: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite Food - Almond Tofu (v1.3).ogg "I have no interest in mortal food. Cooking is tedious and the wait is long."
      • New: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite Food - Almond Tofu.ogg "I have no interest in mortal food. Cooking is tedious and the wait is long. The one thing I can manage to stomach is Almond Tofu."
    • "Favorite Food: Memories" was updated with new audio and text
      • Old: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite_Food_-_Memories (v1.3).ogg "The one thing I can manage to stomach is Almond Tofu."
      • New: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite_Food_-_Memories.ogg "The taste of Almond Tofu feels like a fond dream..."
    • "About the Vision: Desires" (audio was updated to better reflect the text)
      • Old: Media:VO_Xiao_About_the_Vision_-_Desires (v1.3).ogg "Desire? Ha. Do not judge adepti by your mortal ideals. I have no desire."
      • New: Media:VO_Xiao_About_the_Vision_-_Desires.ogg "Visions? Desire? Ha. Do not judge adepti by your mortal ideals. I have no desire."
  • Updated audio for Japanese:
    • "About Us: Drowsiness"
    • All "Climb" Combat voice-overs
    • All "Climb Breath" Combat voice-overs

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Version 1.3

• February 3, 2021 - Xiao was officially released as a playable character with the Invitation to Mundane Life event wish.

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Version 1.0

• Xiao was officially introduced as an NPC.

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Version 0.7.1

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