BEST
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Hydro · SwordXINGQIU
★★★★
Off-Field Hydro DPS
BEST ARTIFACTS
ALTERNATIVE
Noblesse
ALTERNATIVE
Golden Troupe
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Sacrificial Sword
OPTION
Favonius Sword
OPTION
Primordial Jade Cutter
OPTION
Mistsplitter Reforged
OPTION
Fleuve Cendre Ferryman
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsATK% or ER
GobletHydro DMG
CircletCRITBEST TEAMS
National
Hu Tao
Hyperbloom
Accessible
ALTERNATIVES
Support
Heal / Shield
Sub DPS
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
C1The Scent Remained
Increases the maximum number of Rain Swords by 1.
C2Rainbow Upon the Azure Sky
Extends the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3s. Decreases the Hydro RES of opponents hit by sword rain attacks by 15% for 4s.
C3Weaver of Verses
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Evilsoother
Throughout the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter, the DMG dealt by Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen is increased by 50%.
C5Embrace of Rain
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6Hence, Call Them My Own Verses
Activating 2 of Guhua Sword: Raincutter's sword rain attacks greatly enhances the third sword rain attack. On hit, the third sword rain attack also regenerates 3 Energy for Xingqiu.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST PRIORITY
Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen
Xingqiu performs twin strikes with his sword, dealing Hydro DMG. The Rain Swords have the following properties: ·When a character takes DMG, the Rain Sword will shatter, reducing the amount of DMG taken. ·Increases the character's resistance to interruption. 20% of Xingqiu's Hydro DMG Bonus will be converted to additional DMG Reduction for the Rain Swords. The initial maximum number of Rain Swords is 3.
SECOND PRIORITY
Guhua Sword: Raincutter
Initiate Rainbow Bladework and fight using an illusory sword rain, while creating the maximum number of Rain Swords. Rainbow Bladework ·Your active character's Normal Attacks will trigger consecutive sword rain attacks, dealing Hydro DMG. ·Rain Swords will remain at the maximum number throughout the ability's duration.
LOWEST PRIORITY
Guhua Style
Normal Attack Performs up to 5 rapid strikes. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
PASSIVE TALENTS
PASSIVE
Hydropathic
When a Rain Sword is shattered or when its duration expires, it regenerates the current character's HP based on 6% of Xingqiu's Max HP.
PASSIVE
Blades Amidst Raindrops
Xingqiu gains a 20% Hydro DMG Bonus.
PASSIVE
Flash of Genius
When Xingqiu crafts Character Talent Materials, he has a 25% chance to refund a portion of the crafting materials used.
QUICK ANSWERS
XINGQIU BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common XINGQIU build questions.
What is the best XINGQIU build?
XINGQIU is built as Off-Field Hydro DPS. Start with Emblem, use Sacrificial Sword when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for XINGQIU?
Emblem 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 XINGQIU use?
Sacrificial Sword 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 XINGQIU?
Prioritize the main stats and substats listed in the Recommended Stats section.
Which talent should I level first on XINGQIU?
Prioritize Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to XINGQIU's role.
What team works well with XINGQIU?
National 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.