Xingqiu Build
A young man carrying a longsword who is frequently seen at book booths. He has a chivalrous heart and yearns for justice and fairness for all.
Best build for Xingqiu
Off-Field Sub-DPS / Support
Essential off-field Hydro support. His rain swords apply Hydro with every normal attack from the active DPS, enabling consistent Vaporize reactions. Also provides interruption resistance and minor healing.
Sacrificial Sword lets you reset his skill for more swords. With Sacrificial Sword or Amenoma, you need less ER. Always use him off-field — his swords stay active when you swap characters.
The Xingqiu + Yelan combo maximizes Hydro application.
Xingqiu is the Hydro backbone of the classic National team.
Frequently asked questions about Xingqiu
What is the best build for Xingqiu?
The best build for Xingqiu is as a Off-Field Sub-DPS / Support. Essential off-field Hydro support. His rain swords apply Hydro with every normal attack from the active DPS, enabling consistent Vaporize reactions. Also provides interruption resistance and minor healing.
Which artifacts to use with Xingqiu?
The best artifact set for Xingqiu is 4× Emblem of Severed Fate. Best option. ER converts directly into burst damage. As an alternative, 2× Noblesse Oblige + 2× Heart of Depth also works well.
What is the best weapon for Xingqiu?
The best weapon for Xingqiu is Key of Khaj-Nisut. Recommended alternatives include: Sacrificial Sword, Favonius Sword, Primordial Jade Cutter, Xiphos' Moonlight.
How to play Xingqiu?
Sacrificial Sword lets you reset his skill for more swords. With Sacrificial Sword or Amenoma, you need less ER. Always use him off-field — his swords stay active when you swap characters.
Base stats
| Level | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 857 | 17 | 64 |
| 20 | 2,202 | 43 | 163 |
| 40 | 4,187 | 83 | 310 |
| 60 | 6,522 | 129 | 483 |
| 80 | 8,706 | 172 | 645 |
| 90 | 9,797 | 193 | 726 |
Ascension Materials
×1 Varunada Lazurite Sliver
×3 Silk Flower
×3 Damaged Mask
×3 Varunada Lazurite Fragment
×2 Cleansing Heart- ×10 Silk Flower
- ×15 Damaged Mask
- ×6 Varunada Lazurite Fragment
- ×4 Cleansing Heart
- ×20 Silk Flower
×12 Stained Mask
×3 Varunada Lazurite Chunk- ×8 Cleansing Heart
- ×30 Silk Flower
- ×18 Stained Mask
- ×6 Varunada Lazurite Chunk
- ×12 Cleansing Heart
- ×45 Silk Flower
×12 Ominous Mask
×6 Varunada Lazurite Gemstone- ×20 Cleansing Heart
- ×60 Silk Flower
- ×24 Ominous Mask
Talents
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.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 46.6% | 50.4% | 54.2% | 59.6% | 63.4% | 67.8% | 73.7% | 79.7% | 85.6% | 92.1% | 99.6% | 108.4% | 117.1% | 125.9% | 135.4% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 47.6% | 51.5% | 55.4% | 60.9% | 64.8% | 69.3% | 75.3% | 81.4% | 87.5% | 94.2% | 101.8% | 110.8% | 119.7% | 128.7% | 138.4% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 28.6%+28.6% | 30.9%+30.9% | 33.2%+33.2% | 36.5%+36.5% | 38.8%+38.8% | 41.5%+41.5% | 45.2%+45.2% | 48.8%+48.8% | 52.5%+52.5% | 56.4%+56.4% | 61.0%+61.0% | 66.4%+66.4% | 71.7%+71.7% | 77.1%+77.1% | 83.0%+83.0% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 56.0% | 60.5% | 65.1% | 71.6% | 76.2% | 81.4% | 88.5% | 95.7% | 102.9% | 110.7% | 119.6% | 130.1% | 140.7% | 151.2% | 162.7% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 35.9%+35.9% | 38.8%+38.8% | 41.7%+41.7% | 45.9%+45.9% | 48.8%+48.8% | 52.1%+52.1% | 56.7%+56.7% | 61.3%+61.3% | 65.9%+65.9% | 70.9%+70.9% | 76.6%+76.6% | 83.4%+83.4% | 90.1%+90.1% | 96.9%+96.9% | 104.2%+104.2% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 47.3%+56.2% | 51.1%+60.7% | 55.0%+65.3% | 60.5%+71.8% | 64.3%+76.4% | 68.8%+81.6% | 74.8%+88.8% | 80.8%+96.0% | 86.9%+103.2% | 93.5%+111.0% | 101.1%+120.0% | 110.0%+130.5% | 118.8%+141.1% | 127.7%+151.7% | 137.4%+163.2% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 69.1% | 74.3% | 81.8% | 87.0% | 92.9% | 101.1% | 109.3% | 117.5% | 126.4% | 135.3% | 144.2% | 153.1% | 162.1% | 171.0% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 127.8%/159.7% | 138.2%/172.7% | 148.6%/185.7% | 163.5%/204.2% | 173.9%/217.2% | 185.8%/232.1% | 202.2%/252.5% | 218.5%/272.9% | 234.9%/293.4% | 252.7%/315.6% | 270.5%/337.9% | 288.4%/360.2% | 306.2%/382.5% | 324.1%/404.8% | 341.9%/427.0% |
Xingqiu performs twin strikes with his sword, dealing Hydro DMG. At the same time, this ability creates the maximum number of Rain Swords, which will orbit your active character.
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 maximum amount of additional DMG Reduction that can be gained this way is 24%.
The initial maximum number of Rain Swords is 3.
Using this ability applies the Wet status onto the character.
"Easier to slay a rain dragon than to sever the rain."
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 168.0%+191.2% | 180.6%+205.5% | 193.2%+219.9% | 210.0%+239.0% | 222.6%+253.3% | 235.2%+267.7% | 252.0%+286.8% | 268.8%+305.9% | 285.6%+325.0% | 302.4%+344.2% | 319.2%+363.3% | 336.0%+382.4% | 357.0%+406.3% | 378.0%+430.2% | 399.0%+454.1% |
| Damage Reduction Ratio | 20.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% | 23.0% | 24.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% | 28.0% | 29.0% | 29.0% | 29.0% | 29.0% | 29.0% | 29.0% |
| Duration | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| CD | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s | 21.0s |
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.
The "Way of the Rain Cutter" is one of the esoteric secret techniques of the Guhua Sect.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword Rain DMG | 54.3% | 58.3% | 62.4% | 67.8% | 71.9% | 76.0% | 81.4% | 86.8% | 92.3% | 97.7% | 103.1% | 108.5% | 115.3% | 122.1% | 128.9% |
| Duration | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| CD | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Passive talents
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.
Xingqiu gains a 20% Hydro DMG Bonus.
When Xingqiu crafts Character Talent Materials, he has a 25% chance to refund a portion of the crafting materials used.
Constellations
Increases the maximum number of Rain Swords by 1.
Extends the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3s.
Decreases the Hydro RES of opponents hit by sword rain attacks by 15% for 4s.
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Throughout the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter, the DMG dealt by Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen is increased by 50%.
Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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.