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Xiao
Vigilant Yaksha
Weapon	Polearm
Element	Anemo
Model Type	Medium Male
Birthday	April 17th
Constel­lation	Alatus Nemeseos (Story Quest Chapter)
Region	Liyue
Affil­i­a­tion	Adepti
Special Dish	"Sweet Dream"
How to Obtain	Character Event Wishes
Featured	Previous: Ran 1 month, 7 days ago
Release Date	February 03, 2021 3 years, 2 months ago
Genius Invokation TCG	Character Card Stages
English	Laila Berzins
Chinese	kinsen
Japanese	Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (松岡禎丞)
Korean	Jeong Yoo-mi (정유미)(~2020/12/22) Sim Kyu-hyuk (심규혁)(2020/12/22~)
Guardian Yaksha
Playable Characters

[[Category:Adepti]]

Xiao (Chinese: 魈 Xiāo; zh_tn: Demon) is a playable Anemo character in Genshin Impact.

He is an adeptus and the only remaining member of the Five Yakshas dispatched by Morax to subdue the demonic spirits that plagued Liyue. He currently resides in Wangshu Inn, where he secludes himself from crowds and human interactions.

He was available as a playable character during the 2nd Closed Beta Test and was released on the Invitation to Mundane Life event wish on February 3, 2021.

Profile

Introduction

One of the mighty and illuminated adepti guarding Liyue, also heralded as the "Vigilant Yaksha."
Despite his youthful appearance, tales of his exploits have been documented for millennia.
He is especially fond of Wangshu Inn's Almond Tofu.
This is because it tastes just like the sweet dreams he used to devour.

—Description from Official Website

Personality

A yaksha adeptus who defends Liyue. Also heralded as the "Conqueror of Demons" and "Vigilant Yaksha."

—In-game character attributes text

Xiao is reserved, logical and determined, albeit curt and straight to the point. He is rarely in a good mood and prefers being alone. He shows almost no interest in humans and their culture, some of which he finds strange or pointless. However, there are a few people who he finds notable, such as Hu Tao for her "interesting" (yet "irritating") humor and Beidou for defeating a leviathan by herself.

Xiao maintains a distant and cold approach to those he speaks with, but it is clear that he also cares about the Traveler's well-being, even if their ways perplex him. Xiao states that he does not wish to integrate into the mortal realm or get close to humans, but at the same time says he does keep watch over Liyue Harbor and wishes to ensure the Traveler's safety. He even offers to visit the Harbor with the Traveler together.

Xiao is also revealed to be a strict yet effective teacher, especially as he is a mentor figure for Ganyu. While Ganyu finds Xiao to be a loner and somewhat unapproachable at first, she does admit that Xiao is an important part for her to reach her full potential as an adeptus. However, as a soul-slaughtering yaksha, he feels that he is not a suitable mentor for her. Others like Chongyun hold deep admiration for him and his demon-conquering abilities, yet at the same time notes his disparaging remarks at the methods of exorcists. At the same time, Xiao says not to judge adepti by mortal values.

As a Yaksha, Xiao is constantly afflicted by his negative karmic burdens that he accumulates from committing endless slaughter against monsters that threaten Liyue. Others have taken note of the pain he constantly suffers and take pity on him, being the only remaining Yaksha who is active in protecting Liyue where as his fellow Yaksha have died or disappeared, stating that he does not sleep and neither do the demons, indicating his absolute focus in protecting the land from evil spirits. In one particular instance, he was nearly consumed by his own karma, only to be saved by a person playing a flute. This incident left him touched and he hopes for the day that he can dance to the tune of the flute amidst a sea of flowers.

This negative karma is also the reason he prefers being alone, as he does not wish to burden others with his own problems, nor cause problems for others in the area. While it is implied that he has killed humans in the line of duty, this is often as a result of them straying too close to him as he fights at full power; he states that he does not intentionally kill them. Despite this, Xiao remains dedicated to fulfilling his contract with Morax, expressing eternal gratitude and loyalty to the god for saving him from his former master, who treated him like a bloodhound.

Xiao is appreciated by the humans and adepti of Liyue alike. Zhongli still deeply cares for Xiao and offers to deliver some special painkillers to him to help relieve his pain. Verr Goldet and Huai'an have also provided Xiao a headquarters in Wangshu Inn, so that he can carry out his missions to purge the evil spirits of Liyue. Although they are not particularly close with Xiao, they do value his heroic deeds. Verr Goldet even asks the Traveler to take Xiao to enjoy the Lantern Rite festival and engage in some festivities of the mortal world, which Xiao does not usually concern himself with.

He prefers Almond Tofu because it reminds him of the dreams he consumed. He dislikes other foods and cannot stomach them.

Appearance

See also: Developer Insight

Xiao has dark medium-length hair with teal undertones, pale skin, and golden cat slit eyes. On his forehead is a small purple diamond, and his eyes have red makeup similar to Zhongli and Cloud Retainer. Xiao also has a green tattoo around his right arm.

Xiao wears a white sleeveless shirt with a black collar, dark purple pants, and dark purple boots. He wears black and dark turquoise gloves with gold decals and a necklace. Around his left arm, Xiao wears a white and gold sleeve with a red lining. He notably carries an Anemo vision on his left glove and is usually seen carrying his Yaksha mask on the back of his right hip.

Xiao's original Illuminated Beast form may be related to the Vedic deity Garuda, one of Xiao's character inspirations. Xiao is also known as the golden-winged king, his namesake Alatus, though this form has yet to be seen in-game. His arm tattoo supposedly is a reflection of his true form, and is the rough silhouette of an upside-down bird. His outfit, Endurer of Eons, is described to be Classical and battle-wear fit for a thousand years of evil-conquering.

Combat Info

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. After using Bane of All Evil, Xiao's Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will be converted to Anemo DMG for 15 seconds. 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." For Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack properties under the effects of Bane of All Evil, see Bane of All Evil § Advanced Properties. Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Impulse TypeImpulse TypeFor non-standard impulse types, the format correponds to: Stagger Level, Horizontal Pulse, Vertical Force Blunt Tag Type Normal Attack 1-Hit A 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 25.08 3 ✘ Normal Attack 1-Hit B 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 25.08 2 ✘ Normal Attack 2-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 51.76 3 ✘ Normal Attack 3-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 62.32 3 ✘ Normal Attack 4-Hit A 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 34.28 2 ✘ Normal Attack 4-Hit B 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 34.28 2 ✘ Normal Attack 5-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 65.04 3 ✘ Normal Attack 6-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 87.12 6 ✘ Charged Attack 1U Charged Attack 0.5s 120 7 ✘ Plunging Attack Collision 0U No ICD 25 2 ✘ Low Plunge 1U No ICD 100 4 ✔ High Plunge 1U No ICD 150 7 ✔ Talent Levels past 10 require Normal Attack Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Passives. 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. (Preview Preferences) Media:Whirlwind Thrust Normal Preview.mp4 Normal Attack Media:Whirlwind Thrust Charged Preview.mp4 Charged Attack Media:Whirlwind Thrust Plunging Preview.mp4 Plunging 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. A Plunging Attack can be performed immediately after using this skill if it was used after jumping, regardless of Xiao's altitude. When this skill is used above water from a height that is double the jump height and waiting till the ending animation of the skill is played before using the skill again, Wet will be applied to Xiao despite not being close to the water. Passive Effects Passive Talent 2, Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall: "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, up to a maximum of 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." Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Impulse TypeImpulse TypeFor non-standard impulse types, the format correponds to: Stagger Level, Horizontal Pulse, Vertical Force Blunt Tag Type Skill DMG 1U Elemental Skill 0.1s 100 3 ✘ 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. (Preview Preferences) Media:Lemniscatic Wind Cycling Air Preview.mp4 On Air Media:Lemniscatic Wind Cycling Ground Preview.mp4 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 also increased. The increase to Xiao's jumping ability not only increases the jump height, but increases the speed of him jumping upwards. This does not increase his falling speed. Xiao can perform about 10 Plunging Attacks over this skill's duration. Xiao's Plunging 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. Passive Effects Passive Talent 1, Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons: "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, up to a maximum of 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." Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Impulse TypeImpulse TypeFor non-standard impulse types, the format correponds to: Stagger Level, Horizontal Pulse, Vertical Force Blunt Tag Type Converted Normal Attack 1-Hit A 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 37.62 3 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 1-Hit B 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 37.62 2 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 2-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 77.64 3 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 3-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 93.48 3 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 4-Hit A 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 51.42 2 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 4-Hit B 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 51.42 2 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 5-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 97.56 3 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 6-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 130.68 6 ✘ Converted Charged Attack 1U Charged Attack 0.5s 180 7 ✘ Converted Plunging Attack Collision 0U No ICD 37.5 2 ✘ Converted Low Plunge 1U No ICD 150 4 ✔ Converted High Plunge 1U No ICD 225 7 ✔ 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. (Preview Preferences) Media:Bane of All Evil Preview.mp4 Activation Media:Bane of All Evil Normal Preview.mp4 Normal Attack Media:Bane of All Evil Charged Preview.mp4 Charged Attack Media:Bane of All Evil Plunging Preview.mp4 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. The following Talent is identical to this talent: To Dawn's First Light (Candace)

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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. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Transcension Extinction of Suffering Preview.mp4
	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. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Conqueror of Evil Guardian Yaksha.mp4

Each Constellation activation requires one Xiao's Stella Fortuna.

Ascensions

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Base Stats

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Availability

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	Xiao Xiao Di­o­na Di­o­na Bei­dou Bei­dou Xin­yan Xin­yan	February 3, 2021 – February 17, 2021	1.3
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-01-05	Xiao Xiao Yun Jin Yun Jin Ning­guang Ning­guang Chong­yun Chong­yun	January 5, 2022 – January 25, 2022	2.4
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-05-31	Xiao Xiao Bar­ba­ra Bar­ba­ra Yan­fei Yan­fei No­el­le No­el­le	May 31, 2022 – June 21, 2022	2.7
Invitation to Mundane Life 2023-01-18	Xiao Xiao Yao­yao Yao­yao Yun Jin Yun Jin Xin­yan Xin­yan	January 18, 2023 – February 7, 2023	3.4
Invitation to Mundane Life 2024-02-20	Xiao Xiao Yao­yao Yao­yao Xin­yan Xin­yan Ning­guang Ning­guang	February 20, 2024 – March 12, 2024	4.4

Change History

Released in Version 1.3

[Edit History]

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"

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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

• Xiao was released as a playable character.

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Version 1.2

• Xiao's Korean Voice Actor was changed from Jeong Yoo-mi (정유미) to Sim Kyu-hyuk (심규혁).

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Version 1.0

• Xiao was 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.

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