Xingqiu

Discover Xingqiu's abilities, talents, constellations, and ascension materials in Genshin Impact. Learn how to build him for optimal Hydro support and damage.

Xingqiu is a 4-star Hydro Sword character from Liyue, affiliated with the Feiyun Commerce Guild. He is known for his studious and polite demeanor, but also possesses a mischievous and adventurous side.

Biography:
Name: Xingqui
Sex: Male
Birthday: October 9th
Constellation: Fabulae Textile
Region: Liyue
Affiliation: Feiyun Commerce Guild
Special Dish: Countryside Delicacy
How to Obtain: Wishes

Skills Talents:

• Normal Attack: Guhua Style - Performs up to 5 rapid strikes. Charged Attack consumes Stamina for 2 rapid sword strikes. Plunging Attack deals AoE DMG upon impact.
• Elemental Skill: Guhua Sword - Fatal Rainscreen - Deals Hydro DMG and creates orbiting Rain Swords that reduce DMG taken and increase resistance to interruption. 20% of Hydro DMG Bonus is converted to additional DMG Reduction for Rain Swords (max 24%). Initial max Rain Swords: 3. Applies Wet status.
• Elemental Burst: Guhua Sword Raincutter - Initiates Rainbow Bladework, dealing Hydro DMG with Normal Attacks and maintaining the maximum number of Rain Swords. Effects carry over to other characters.

Passive Talents:

• Hydropathic (Ascension 1) - Rain Swords regenerate HP based on 6% of Xingqiu’s Max HP when shattered or expired.
• Blades Amidst Raindrops (Ascension 4) - Xingqiu gains a 20% Hydro DMG Bonus.
• Flash of Genius (Unlocked Automatically) - 25% chance to refund crafting materials when crafting Character Talent Materials.

Constellations:

1. The Scent Remained - Increases max Rain Swords by 1.
2. Rainbow Upon the Azure Sky - Extends Guhua Sword - Raincutter duration by 3s. Decreases enemy Hydro RES by 15% for 4s.
3. Weaver of Verses - Increases Guhua Sword - Raincutter Level by 3 (max 15).
4. Evilsoother - Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen DMG increased by 50% during Guhua Sword: Raincutter duration.
5. Embrace of Rain - Increase Guhua Sword - Fatal Rainscreen Level by 3 (max 15).
6. Hence, Call Them My Own Verses - Third sword rain attack DMG greatly increased. Xingqiu regenerates 3 Energy when sword rain attacks hit enemies.

Ascension Materials:

• 1st Ascension (Lv. 20): 20,000 Mora, 1 Varunada Lazurite Silver, 3 Silk Flower, 3 Damaged Mask.
• 2nd Ascension (Lv. 40): 40,000 Mora, 3 Varunada Lazurite Fragment, 2 Cleansing Heart, 10 Silk Flower, 15 Damaged Mask.
• 3rd Ascension (Lv. 50): 60,000 Mora, 6 Varunada Lazurite Fragment, 4 Cleansing Heart, 20 Silk Flower, 12 Stained Mask.
• 4th Ascension (Lv. 60): 80,000 Mora, 3 Varunada Lazurite Chunk, 8 Cleansing Heart, 30 Silk Flower, 18 Stained Mask.
• 5th Ascension (Lv. 70): 100,000 Mora, 6 Varunada Lazurite Chunk, 12 Cleansing Heart, 45 Silk Flower, 12 Ominous Mask.
• 6th Ascension (Lv. 80): 120,000 Mora, 6 Varunada Lazurite Gemstone, 20 Cleansing Heart, 60 Silk Flower, 24 Ominous Mask.

Hydro Support Build:

Xingqiu excels as a Hydro applicator and support character, providing damage reduction and healing. Constellation level 2 significantly enhances his synergy with Hydro DPS units.

Talent Priority: Guhua Sword: Raincutter

Artifact Sets:

• Noblesse Oblige (2-piece): Elemental Burst DMG +20%. (4-piece): Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s.
• The Exile (2-piece): Energy Recharge +20%. (4-piece): Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 2 Energy for other party members every 2s for 6s.

Best Weapons:

• Skyward Blade (Best): Base Attack 46, Bonus Effect: Energy Recharge +12.0%. Skill Effect: CRIT Rate increased by 4%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using an Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal/Charged Attack DMG by 20%.