Unlocking Xiao’s True Potential: A Guide to Talent and Ascension Materials
So, you pulled Xiao, the Vigilant Yaksha. Congrats! You gained a top-tier Anemo damage dealer. He excels at plunging attacks. His backstory is quite tragic. But having Xiao is just the start. To unleash his true power, invest in his talents and ascensions. It’s like fueling a sports car with premium gas.
Talent Level-Up Materials for Xiao: Fueling the Yaksha’s Fury
Leveling Xiao’s talents boosts his damage. Each talent level improves his Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst. Talent materials are crucial. They bulk him up and enhance his strength. Here’s what you need to max out a talent:
- Crown of Insight (x3 per talent): These crowns symbolize talent mastery. You’ll need a total of three crowns per talent for peak performance. They are rare. Obtain them from events and the Sacred Sakura’s Favor system. Treat them as precious jewels in the talent economy.
- Prosperity Talent Books: Xiao’s Liyue origins connect him to “Prosperity.” You need many of these books, farmed from Taishan Mansion Domain on Mondays and Thursdays. It’s your weekly homework in Teyvat. Specifically, you will need:
- Teachings of Prosperity (x9): The beginner’s textbook.
- Guide to Prosperity (x63): The intermediate study guide.
- Philosophies of Prosperity (x114): The advanced treatise on Prosperity.
- Slime Materials: Those gooey Slimes are useful! Xiao needs their secretions for his abilities. Who knew these bouncy blobs held the key to Yaksha power? Find Slimes everywhere. You will need:
- Slime Condensate (x18): Dropped by the weakest Slimes.
- Slime Secretions (x66): Dropped by stronger Slimes.
- Slime Concentrate (x93): Dropped by the toughest Slimes.
- Shadow of the Warrior (x18): Obtain this weekly boss material from Childe (Tartaglia) in the Golden House Trounce Domain. Defeat him to claim your Shadow of the Warrior. It’s a weekly sparring match with a powerful foe.
Prioritizing Xiao’s Talents: Where to Focus Your Efforts
Not all talent upgrades for Xiao weigh the same. Leveling all his talents is ideal long-term, but certain ones offer immediate impact. Let’s prioritize them:
- Bane of All Evil (Elemental Burst): This is Xiao’s main damage source. Leveling this talent increases ATK bonuses and damage during burst state. This should be your top priority. Maxing it boosts Xiao’s damage significantly, making him a powerhouse.
- Normal Attack: Xiao shines during his plunge attacks, but his Normal Attacks are vital too. Leveling this increases damage multipliers for all attack types. Make this your second priority. Strong Normal Attack talent keeps him effective when Elemental Burst is on cooldown.
- Lemniscatic Wind Cycling (Elemental Skill): This skill improves mobility and energy generation, but its damage is less significant. Leveling it increases damage, but it’s generally the lowest priority. Level it last, after investing in Burst and Normal Attacks.
Bosses to Battle for Xiao’s Ascension and Talent Materials
For Xiao’s full ascension, face certain bosses in Teyvat. They drop specific items essential for his growth. These fights will build your character.
- Anemo Hypostasis: This boss is vital for Xiao’s ascension. It drops Hurricane Seeds, needed to ascend him and increase his level cap. Defeating it also helps against Anemo enemies for your Anemo DPS character.
- Primo Geovishap: Not directly related to ascension, but can drop Shadow of the Warrior material when defeated at level 70 or higher. This boss is a source for critical talent material. Face this ancient dragon to hone your skills and gather Shadows.
Xiao’s Ascension Materials: Blooming Qingxin Flowers
In Genshin Impact, ascending characters raises their level cap and improves base stats. For Xiao, gather Qingxin flowers. These white flowers bloom on Liyue’s highest peaks and reflect Xiao’s nature. Farming them involves literal climbing. You’ll need many Qingxin for ascensions:
- 20x Qingxin
- 30x Qingxin
- 45x Qingxin
- 60x Qingxin
Qingxin primarily grows in Liyue’s mountains, especially Jueyun Karst and Qingyun Peak. Use the Genshin Impact map to find their locations and optimize farming routes. A well-planned route saves time and frustration, letting you play more with a powered-up Xiao.
Xiao’s Talents and Scaling: Understanding the Yaksha’s Strengths
To optimize Xiao’s build, understand how his talents scale. This knowledge helps choose the right artifacts and weapons for his damage potential. Let’s analyze his scaling:
- ATK: Attack is Xiao’s main scaling stat. His damage scales directly with ATK. Prioritize ATK% on artifacts and weapons to boost damage output. More ATK equals more Yaksha power!
- CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: Critical Rate and Damage are essential for any DPS character, including Xiao. Aim for good Crit Rate for consistent hits, then stack Crit DMG for powerful crits. A good ratio is around 1:2 (e.g., 70% Crit Rate and 140% Crit DMG).
- Anemo DMG Bonus: Xiao deals Anemo damage in his Elemental Burst. Anemo DMG Bonus increases his damage during this phase. An Anemo DMG Bonus Goblet is typically the best choice for him. Harness the wind’s power!
Xiao’s Passive Talent – Transcension: Extinction Eon: This passive suits Xiao’s playstyle well. “While under Bane of All Evil, all damage dealt by Xiao increases by 5%. The damage boosts by 5% every 3 seconds the ability lasts. The maximum bonus is 25%.” The longer Xiao remains in Burst, the more damage he deals, up to 25%. This encourages aggressive play and sustained combat.
By grasping Xiao’s talent materials and scaling, you’re on your way to building a powerful Yaksha warrior. Now go forth, farm those materials, and unleash Xiao’s power against Teyvat’s enemies! Just remember to take breaks and offer him Almond Tofu—Yakshas need snacks after battling!
