Xianyun

Lore

One of the Mighty and Illuminated Adepti of Jueyun, known as "Cloud Retainer." Expert in all kinds of mechanical contraptions, her heart now turns towards the affairs of the mortal world, through which she walks under the name "Xianyun."

Meta

• Title: Passerine Herald
• Birthday: 11 April
• Association: Liyue
• Affiliation: Mt. Aocang
• Constellation: Grus Serena
• Element: Anemo
• Release: 2024-01-31
• Chinese voice actor: Qin Yi
• Japanese voice actor: Akari Kito
• English voice actor: Beth Curry
• Korean voice actor: Park Eun-seo

Base Stats

• Base HP: 1039
• Base ATK: 24
• Base DEF: 61
• CRIT Rate: 5%
• CRIT DMG: 75%
• Extra: Anemo DMG Bonus +72

Why This Character Is Good

As a Main DPS, Xianyun turns short buff windows into high value Resistance Shred conversions.

Xianyun rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Resistance Shred.

Abilities

• Normal Attack - Silent Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with catalyst techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Anemo strike.
• Elemental Skill - Silent Sigil (CD 10s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Anemo DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Resistance Shred.
• Elemental Burst - Pulse Manifest (Cost 80): Unleashes sustained Anemo damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.

Talent Values

• Normal Attack (Lv.10): 210% total combo multiplier
• Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 440% Anemo DMG
• Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 820% Anemo DMG
• Passive Bonus: +15% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s

Passive Talents

• A1: Triggering Resistance Shred grants Xianyun 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
• A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Anemo DMG Bonus for 10s.
• Utility: Expedition time in Liyue is reduced by 25%.

Constellations

• C1 Silent Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
• C2 Pulse Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Anemo RES shred.
• C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
• C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
• C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
• C6 Silent Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Anemo DMG based on Elemental Mastery.

Food Specialty

• Xianyun's Festival Platter: Increases CRIT Rate for all party members by 12% for 300s.

Ascension Cost

• Mora: 2092530
• Hero's Wit: 419
• Boss Drops: 54
• Local Specialty: 168
• Common Drops: 30

Ascension Materials

• Radiant Catalyst For Thunder
• Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
• Naku Weed
• Stained Mask
• Handguard

Talent Materials

• Slime Condensate
• Silent Catalyst For Epoch
• Hallowed Crystal Of Veil
• Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
• Whopperflower Nectar

Build Suggestions

• Artifact: Echoes Of Fontaine - Xianyun needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
• Recommended Weapon: Shattered Refrain (Catalyst, ★★★★★) - Option 1 fits Anemo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Swirl damage windows.

Weapons

• Shattered Refrain (Catalyst, ★★★★★): Option 1 fits Anemo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Swirl damage windows.
• Shattered Horizon (Catalyst, ★★★★★): Option 2 fits Anemo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Swirl damage windows.
• Shattered Horizon (Catalyst, ★★★★★): Option 3 fits Anemo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Swirl damage windows.

Teammates

• Ningguang (Sub-DPS): Ningguang adds value as Sub-DPS because As a Sub-DPS, Ningguang helps stabilize team tempo around Resistance Shred.
• Kazuha (Support): Kazuha adds value as Support because Grouping and resistance shred improve every rotation step.
• Barbara (Support): Barbara adds value as Support because Barbara offers consistent value as a Support, especially during Swirl windows.