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GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Anemo · CatalystXIANYUN
★★★★★
Plunging Attack Support · Team Healer
BEST ARTIFACTS
ALTERNATIVE
Song of Days Past
ALTERNATIVE
Noblesse Oblige
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Crane's Echoing Call
OPTION
Oathsworn Eye
OPTION
Favonius Codex
OPTION
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
OPTION
Skyward Atlas
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsATK% or ER
GobletATK%
CircletATK% or HealingBEST TEAMS
Xiao
Gaming
Diluc
Hu Tao Plunge
ALTERNATIVES
Plunging DPS
Buffers
Sub DPS
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
C1Purifying Wind
White Clouds at Dawn gains 1 additional charge.
C2Aloof From the World
After using a Skyladder from White Clouds at Dawn, Xianyun's ATK will be increased by 20% for 15s. 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. 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.
C3Creations of Star and Moon
Increases the Level of Stars Gather at Dusk by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Mystery 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.
C5Astride Rose-Colored Clouds
Increases the Level of White Clouds at Dawn by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6They 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.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST PRIORITY
White Clouds at Dawn
Xianyun enters the Cloud Transmogrification state, in which she will not take Fall DMG, and uses Skyladder once. 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.
SECOND PRIORITY
Stars Gather at Dusk
Brings forth a sacred breeze that deals AoE Anemo DMG and heals all nearby characters based on Xianyun's ATK. 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. Plunging Attack, Starwicker will consume 1 stack of Adeptal Assistance and deal AoE Anemo DMG.
LOWEST PRIORITY
Word of Wind and Flower
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.
PASSIVE TALENTS
PASSIVE
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.
PASSIVE
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.
PASSIVE
Crane Form
Increases gliding SPD for your own party members by 15%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
QUICK ANSWERS
XIANYUN BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common XIANYUN build questions.
What is the best XIANYUN build?
XIANYUN is built as Plunging Attack Support · Team Healer. Start with Viridescent Venerer, use Crane's Echoing Call when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for XIANYUN?
Viridescent Venerer is the primary recommendation in this guide. The alternative sets above may perform better when another teammate already supplies the same buff or when their substats are substantially stronger.
What weapon should XIANYUN use?
Crane's Echoing Call is the featured best-in-slot option. The weapon section also lists accessible alternatives with their Level 90 stats and the situation where each choice is most useful.
Which stats should I prioritize on XIANYUN?
Prioritize the main stats and substats listed in the Recommended Stats section.
Which talent should I level first on XIANYUN?
Prioritize White Clouds at Dawn. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to XIANYUN's role.
What team works well with XIANYUN?
Xiao is the first recommended composition. The Teams section includes additional premium and accessible alternatives so you can replace unavailable characters without losing the core game plan.