Xiao Showcase & Initial Thoughts – Builds, Talents, Constellations



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Join me in this Genshin Impact video as we talk my initial thoughts on Xiao as we preview his abilities.

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https://www.hoyolab.com/genshin/article/152814

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41 thoughts on “Xiao Showcase & Initial Thoughts – Builds, Talents, Constellations”

  1. 1:25 I'm assuming he has a higher hp because of his ult which constantly drains hp while in use..if it's lower he won't last much one the field and his ult would hinder him

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  2. I think the 'cannot be overridden by other elements' meaning its can't be override by skill like Chongyun E skill or C6 Bennnet ultimate. So no matter what, its gonna be an anemo attack.

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  3. A couple things that are a little unclear or incorrect (at least from what we know so far) in the video that I wanted to clarify a little:

    1. Xiao's ult anemo damage can not be overridden by ELEMENTAL FUSION, which means that it can not be converted into another element. For example, it will stay as anemo damage while in chongyun's e ability and c6 bennett's e ability, which normally convert attacks to cryo or pyro. This means that swirl will still trigger since it is an ELEMENTAL REACTION not an ELEMENTAL INFUSION.

    2. Xiao's constellation 2 will most likely be a very important constellation for him, since based on what we know from beta footage and beta testers, Xiao's energy recharge is a little bit of an issue as he cannot generate energy while in his ult. This means that he will in a sense play somewhat like Childe (only in his off-field times) , where in between his ults he will need supports to battery him. His ult (as far as we know right now) has a requirement of 70 energy, which is on the high end to start off, and his e ability will generate 3 particles with each charge as long as they aren't used while he is ulted. Since he will be built mostly for anemo damage, all the time that he isn't in ult is time where he would be doing significantly less damage than he should be, which is why elemental recharge has recently come into the discussion as one of the more important stats for xiao. This means that his c2 will be quite useful for bursting him with energy as soon as his ult finishes and to maximize his damage output.

    3. Noblesse will most likely not have any effect on Xiao since his ult is a damage buff and doesn't deal actual damage. Currently what's most likely to be the "meta" sets for xiao is a 2pc glad with a 2pc vv.

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  4. You CAN swirl with xiao’s ultimate. His anemo just won’t be overwritten by an effect like Chong yun’s E because effects that apply an element to a weapon are considered elemental infusions

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  5. Thank goodness I only roll on waifus. Mihoyo has been saving me loads of money by making this game a glorified sausage fest with most banners.
    I actually like Xiao's constellation though. Seems like Mihoyo kind of backpeddled from what they were doing with making C6 on characters a requirement – like Childe and Zhong Li. And instead with Xiao they're like the situational icing on the cake that provides nice flavor bonuses but aren't a requirement to make the character viable. I think his C2 is actually pretty good and provides good switch out synergy if you dont plan on using his C4. He takes damage from his ult, switch him out, use your supports (heal, shield, etc.) swap him back in and he's topped off and might even be able to use his ult again.

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  6. Xiao's banner is almost here and I really want to try and pull for him but my 6,000+ primogems are crying to me not to. But good luck to those who are pulling for him, hope you get him!

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  7. ill prob skip- i dont need another selfish hero- though the jumping and Bleach MC vibs are cool…. 
    im still waiting for a bad ass 5* fire mage/catalsyt user who plays like a mage. Also they need to fix the catalyst targeting lol

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  8. So Constellation of Xiao dont rly bring much to the table in terms of bonus damage beside the Levels for talent's. I like it so maybe I'm gonna actually get c1 Xiao

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  9. I was planning on getting Xiao. However, I only summoned on banners with 4 stars I do not have. Since I already have all of the 4 stars, I will wait for a banner with new 4 stars.

    It might be a while, but I can wait. Good luck to all who are summoning.

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