Xiao

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This article is about the playable character. For the Genius Invokation TCG Character Card, see Xiao (Character Card).

Xiao
Vigilant Yaksha
Quality
Weapon	Polearm
Element	Anemo
Model Type	Medium Male
Character Roles	On-Field   DPS
Birthday	April 17th
Constel­lation	Alatus Nemeseos (Story Quest Chapter)
Region	Liyue
Affil­i­a­tions	Liyue Adeptus (on profile) Yakshas
Special Dish	"Sweet Dream"
Namecard	Xiao: Mask
How to Obtain	Event Wish — Invitation to Mundane Life Chronicled Wishes
Featured	Previous: Ran 2 months, 2 days ago
Release Date	February 03, 2021 4 years, 2 months ago
Genius Invokation TCG	Character Card Stages
English	Laila Berzins
Chinese	kinsen
Japanese	Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (松岡 禎丞)
Korean	Sim Kyu-hyuk (심규혁)
Bane of All Evil
Playable Characters

Xiao (Chinese: 魈 Xiāo) is a playable Anemo character in Genshin Impact.

He is an adeptus, under the name Alatus, and the sole surviving member of the five foremost Yakshas dispatched by Morax to subdue the demonic spirits that plagued Liyue. He currently resides at Wangshu Inn and mostly restrains himself from large crowds and social interactions.

Gameplay Info

Ascensions and Stats

Toggle Ascension Materials

Ascension Phase	Level	Base HP	Base ATKBase ATKBase ATK does not include Base ATK values from other sources, such as Constellation Levels or an equipped Weapon.	Base DEF	CRIT RateCRIT RateCharacters unlock an additional attribute starting with Ascension Phase 2✦.
0✦	1/20	991.45	27.19	62.22	—
	20/20	2,571.83	70.52	161.41
Ascension Cost (0 → 1) 20,000 1 3 3
1✦	20/40	3,421.91	93.83	214.76	—
	40/40	5,120.27	140.39	321.35
Ascension Cost (1 → 2) 40,000 2 3 10 15
2✦	40/50	5,724.27	156.95	359.26	4.8%
	50/50	6,585.85	180.58	413.33
Ascension Cost (2 → 3) 60,000 4 6 20 12
3✦	50/60	7,391.19	202.66	463.87	9.6%
	60/60	8,261.68	226.53	518.50
Ascension Cost (3 → 4) 80,000 8 3 30 18
4✦	60/70	8,865.69	243.09	556.41	9.6%
	70/70	9,744.11	267.17	611.54
Ascension Cost (4 → 5) 100,000 12 6 45 12
5✦	70/80	10,348.12	283.73	649.45	14.4%
	80/80	11,236.46	308.09	705.20
Ascension Cost (5 → 6) 120,000 20 6 60 24
6✦	80/90	11,840.47	324.65	743.11	19.2%
	90/90	12,735.75	349.20	799.30

Total Cost (0✦ → 6✦)

420,000 Mora

46 Juvenile Jade

1 Va­yu­da Tur­quoise Sli­ver

9 Va­yu­da Tur­quoise Frag­ment

9 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk

6 Vayuda Turquoise Gem­stone

168 Qingxin

18 Sli­me Con­den­sate

30 Slime Secretions

36 Sli­me Con­cen­trate

Talents

Jump: Normal AttackElemental SkillElemental Burst1st Ascension Passive4th Ascension PassiveUtility Passive

Icon	Name	Type
	Whirlwind Thrust	Normal Attack
Description Gameplay Notes Advanced Properties Attribute Scaling Preview Normal Attack Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to perform an upward thrust. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. Xiao does not take DMG from performing Plunging Attacks. After using Bane of All Evil, Xiao's Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will be converted to Anemo DMG for 15 seconds. Constellation Effects Constellation Level 6, Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha: "While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao's Plunging Attack will immediately grant him 1 charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, and for the next 1s, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its CD." For Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack properties under the effects of Bane of All Evil, see Bane of All Evil § Advanced Properties. Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Stagger Effect Blunt TagTagAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. TypeTypeAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. S. L.S. L.Stagger Level H. F.H. F.Horizontal Force V. F.V. F.Vertical Force Normal Attack 1-Hit A 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 25.08 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 1-Hit B 1U 25.08 Light 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 2-Hit 1U 51.76 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 3-Hit 1U 62.32 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 4-Hit A 1U 34.28 Light 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 4-Hit B 1U 34.28 Light 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 5-Hit 1U 65.04 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 6-Hit 1U 87.12 Air 655 800 ✘ Charged Attack 1U Charged Attack 0.5s 120 Air 0 800 ✘ Plunging Attack Collision 0U No ICD 25 Light 200 0 ✘ Low Plunge 1U No ICD 100 Heavy 800 0 ✔ High Plunge 1U No ICD 150 Air 0 800 ✔ Talent Levels past 10 require Normal Attack Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Passives. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1-Hit DMG (%) 27.54 + 27.54 29.42 + 29.42 31.3 + 31.3 33.8 + 33.8 35.68 + 35.68 37.87 + 37.87 40.69 + 40.69 43.51 + 43.51 46.32 + 46.32 49.14 + 49.14 51.96 + 51.96 2-Hit DMG (%) 56.94 60.82 64.7 69.88 73.76 78.29 84.11 89.93 95.76 101.58 107.4 3-Hit DMG (%) 68.55 73.23 77.9 84.13 88.81 94.26 101.27 108.28 115.29 122.3 129.31 4-Hit DMG (%) 37.66 + 37.66 40.23 + 40.23 42.8 + 42.8 46.22 + 46.22 48.79 + 48.79 51.79 + 51.79 55.64 + 55.64 59.49 + 59.49 63.34 + 63.34 67.2 + 67.2 71.05 + 71.05 5-Hit DMG (%) 71.54 76.42 81.3 87.8 92.68 98.37 105.69 113.01 120.32 127.64 134.96 6-Hit DMG (%) 95.83 102.37 108.9 117.61 124.15 131.77 141.57 151.37 161.17 170.97 180.77 Charged Attack Charged Attack DMG (%) 121.09 129.34 137.6 148.61 156.86 166.5 178.88 191.26 203.65 216.03 228.42 Charged Attack Stamina Cost 25 Plunging Attack Plunge DMG (%) 81.83 88.49 95.16 104.67 111.33 118.94 129.41 139.88 150.35 161.76 173.18 Low Plunge DMG (%) 163.63 176.95 190.27 209.3 222.62 237.84 258.77 279.7 300.63 323.46 346.29 High Plunge DMG (%) 204.39 221.02 237.66 261.42 278.06 297.07 323.21 349.36 375.5 404.02 432.54 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Whirlwind Thrust Normal Preview.mp4 Normal Attack Media:Whirlwind Thrust Charged Preview.mp4 Charged Attack Media:Whirlwind Thrust Plunging Preview.mp4 Plunging Attack
	Lemniscatic Wind Cycling	Elemental Skill
Description Gameplay Notes Advanced Properties Attribute Scaling Preview Xiao lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to opponents in his path. Can be used in mid-air. Starts with 2 charges. When this skill hits at least one enemy, it generates 3 Elemental Particles. No elemental particles are generated while the Elemental Burst Bane of All Evil is active. A Plunging Attack can be performed immediately after using this skill if it was used after jumping, regardless of Xiao's altitude. When this skill is used above water from a height that is double the jump height and waiting till the ending animation of the skill is played before using the skill again, Wet will be applied to Xiao despite not being close to the water. Passive Effects Passive Talent 2, Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall: "Using Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases the DMG of subsequent uses of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 15%. This effect lasts for 7s, and has a maximum of 3 stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the effect's duration." Constellation Effects Constellation Level 1, Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds: "Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's charges by 1." Constellation Level 3, Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15. Constellation Level 6, Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha: "While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao's Plunging Attack will immediately grant him 1 charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, and for the next 1s, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its CD." Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Stagger Effect Blunt TagTagAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. TypeTypeAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. S. L.S. L.Stagger Level H. F.H. F.Horizontal Force V. F.V. F.Vertical Force Skill DMG 1U Elemental Skill 0.1s 100 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Skill Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Skill DMG (%) 252.8 271.76 290.72 316 334.96 353.92 379.2 404.48 429.76 455.04 480.32 505.6 537.2 CD 10s Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Lemniscatic Wind Cycling Air Preview.mp4 On Air Media:Lemniscatic Wind Cycling Ground Preview.mp4 On Ground
	Bane of All Evil	Elemental Burst
Description Gameplay Notes Advanced Properties Attribute Scaling Preview Xiao dons the Yaksha Mask that set gods and demons trembling millennia ago. Yaksha's Mask Greatly increases Xiao's jumping ability. Increases his attack AoE and attack DMG. Converts attack DMG into Anemo DMG, which cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion. In this state, Xiao will continuously lose HP. The effects of this skill end when Xiao leaves the field. While donning the Yaksha Mask, Xiao's Interruption Resistance is also increased. The increase to Xiao's jumping ability not only increases the jump height, but increases the speed of him jumping upwards. This does not increase his falling speed. Xiao can perform about 10 Plunging Attacks over this skill's duration. Xiao's Plunging Attacks have their AoE increased, producing multiple spears from the ground around where he lands as a visual enhancement. In this state, Xiao's Elemental Skill, Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, will not generate elemental particles, though all other sources still generate energy normally. Passive Effects Passive Talent 1, Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons: "While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, all DMG dealt by Xiao increases by 5%. DMG increases by a further 5% for every 3s the ability persists. The maximum DMG Bonus is 25%." Constellation Effects Constellation Level 5, Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15. Constellation Level 6, Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha: "While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao's Plunging Attack will immediately grant him 1 charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, and for the next 1s, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its CD." Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Stagger Effect Blunt TagTagAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. TypeTypeAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. S. L.S. L.Stagger Level H. F.H. F.Horizontal Force V. F.V. F.Vertical Force Converted Normal Attack 1-Hit A 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 37.62 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 1-Hit B 1U 37.62 Light 200 0 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 2-Hit 1U 77.64 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 3-Hit 1U 93.48 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 4-Hit A 1U 51.42 Light 200 0 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 4-Hit B 1U 51.42 Light 200 0 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 5-Hit 1U 97.56 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Converted Normal Attack 6-Hit 1U 130.68 Air 655 800 ✘ Converted Charged Attack 1U Charged Attack 0.5s 180 Air 0 800 ✘ Converted Plunging Attack Collision 0U No ICD 37.5 Light 200 0 ✘ Converted Low Plunge 1U No ICD 150 Heavy 800 0 ✔ Converted High Plunge 1U No ICD 225 Air 0 800 ✔ Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Burst Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG Bonus (%) 58.45 61.95 65.45 70 73.5 77 81.55 86.1 90.65 95.2 99.75 104.3 108.85 113 Life Drain 3% Current HP Per Second 2.5% Current HP Per Second 2% Current HP Per Second Duration 15s CD 18s Energy Cost 70 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Bane of All Evil Preview.mp4 Activation Media:Bane of All Evil Normal Preview.mp4 Normal Attack Media:Bane of All Evil Charged Preview.mp4 Charged Attack Media:Bane of All Evil Plunging Preview.mp4 Plunging Attack
	Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons	1st Ascension Passive
Description Gameplay Notes While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, all DMG dealt by Xiao increases by 5%. DMG increases by a further 5% for every 3s the ability persists. The maximum DMG Bonus is 25%. Casting Bane of All Evil grants the initial 5% damage bonus and an additional 5% damage bonus every 3 seconds afterwards. The maximum damage bonus is granted after 12 seconds.
	Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall	4th Ascension Passive
Using Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases the DMG of subsequent uses of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 15%. This effect lasts for 7s, and has a maximum of 3 stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the effect's duration.
	Transcension: Gravity Defier	Utility Passive
Description Gameplay Notes Decreases climbing Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects. Xiao must be alive and in the active party for Transcension: Gravity Defier to take effect. The following Talent is identical to this talent: To Dawn's First Light (Candace)

Talent Upgrade

Talent Level (Ascension)	Materials [Subtotal]
1 → 2 (2✦)	12,500[12,500] 6[6] 3[3]
2 → 3 (3✦)	17,500[30,000] 3[3] 2[2]
3 → 4 (3✦)	25,000[55,000] 4[7] 4[6]
4 → 5 (4✦)	30,000[85,000] 6[13] 6[12]
5 → 6 (4✦)	37,500[122,500] 9[22] 9[21]
6 → 7 (5✦)	120,000[242,500] 4[4] 4[4] 1[1]
7 → 8 (5✦)	260,000[502,500] 6[10] 6[10] 1[2]
8 → 9 (6✦)	450,000[952,500] 9[19] 12[22] 2[4]
9 → 10 (6✦)	700,000[1,652,500] 12[31] 16[38] 2[6] 1[1]

Total Cost (1 → 10 for one talent)

1,652,500 Mora

6 Sli­me Con­den­sate

22 Slime Secretions

31 Sli­me Con­cen­trate

3 Teachings of Prosperity

21 Guide to Prosperity

38 Philosophies of Prosperity

6 Shadow of the Warrior

1 Crown of Insight

Constellation

Jump: Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6

Icon	Name	Level
	Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds	1
Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's charges by 1.
	Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos	2
When in the party and not on the field, Xiao's Energy Recharge is increased by 25%.
	Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity	3
Increases the Level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Transcension: Extinction of Suffering	4
Description Preview When Xiao's HP falls below 50%, he gains a 100% DEF Bonus. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Transcension Extinction of Suffering Preview.mp4
	Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance	5
Increases the Level of Bane of All Evil by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha	6
Description Preview While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao's Plunging Attack will immediately grant him 1 charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, and for the next 1s, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its CD. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Conqueror of Evil Guardian Yaksha.mp4

Each Constellation activation requires one Xiao's Stella Fortuna.

Availability

Character Event Wishes

Xiao has been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in 5 Event Wishes:

Wish	Featured	Duration	Version
Invitation to Mundane Life 2021-02-03	Xiao Xiao Di­o­na Di­o­na Bei­dou Bei­dou Xin­yan Xin­yan	February 3, 2021 – February 17, 2021	1.3
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-01-05	Xiao Xiao Yun Jin Yun Jin Ning­guang Ning­guang Chong­yun Chong­yun	January 5, 2022 – January 25, 2022	2.4
Invitation to Mundane Life 2022-05-31	Xiao Xiao Bar­ba­ra Bar­ba­ra Yan­fei Yan­fei No­el­le No­el­le	May 31, 2022 – June 21, 2022	2.7
Invitation to Mundane Life 2023-01-18	Xiao Xiao Yao­yao Yao­yao Yun Jin Yun Jin Xin­yan Xin­yan	January 18, 2023 – February 7, 2023	3.4
Invitation to Mundane Life 2024-02-20	Xiao Xiao Yao­yao Yao­yao Xin­yan Xin­yan Ning­guang Ning­guang	February 20, 2024 – March 12, 2024	4.4

Chronicled Wishes

Xiao has been included in 1 Chronicled Wish:

Wish	Designated Item	Duration	Version
Remembrance of Jade and Stone 2025-01-21	Bai­zhu Bai­zhu Shen­he Shen­he Ke­qing Ke­qing Gan­yu Gan­yu Qi­qi Qi­qi Tar­ta­glia Tar­ta­glia Xiao Xiao Pri­mor­di­al Jade Cut­ter Pri­mor­di­al Jade Cut­ter Sum­mit Shap­er Sum­mit Shap­er The Un­forged The Un­forged Ca­lam­i­ty Quell­er Ca­lam­i­ty Quell­er Pri­mor­di­al Jade Winged-Spear Pri­mor­di­al Jade Winged-Spear Jade­fall's Splen­dor Jade­fall's Splen­dor Mem­o­ry of Dust Mem­o­ry of Dust Po­lar Star Po­lar Star Amos' Bow Amos' Bow	January 21, 2025 – February 11, 2025	5.3

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Xiao
Chinese (Simplified)	魈 Xiāo
Chinese (Traditional)	魈 Xiāo
Japanese	魈 Shou
Korean	소소魈 So
Spanish	Xiao
French	Xiao
Russian	Сяо Syao
Thai	Xiao
Vietnamese	Xiao
German	Xiao
Indonesian	Xiao
Portuguese	Xiao
Turkish	Xiao
Italian	Xiao

Change History

Introduced in Version 1.0 • Released in Version 1.3

[Edit History]

Version 3.3

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • Audio for Korean, previously text-only:
    • "Ally at Low HP 01"
    • "Ally at Low HP 02"

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Version 2.7

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • Removed from all languages:
    • "Disengaging Wind Glider"

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Version 2.6

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • New for All Languages:
    • "About Yelan"

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Version 2.4

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • Updated for All Languages:
    • "About Shenhe" (Now unlocked)

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Version 2.2

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • New for All Languages:
    • "About Shenhe" (Currently locked)

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Version 1.6

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • Updated audio for English:
    • "Elemental Skill #3" Combat
    • "Elemental Skill #4" Combat
  • Updated audio for Japanese:
    • "Chat: Corruption"

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Version 1.4

• Updates to character voice-overs:
  • Updated audio for English:
    • "Favorite Food: Almond Tofu" and "Favorite Food: Memories" were merged into a new version of "Favorite Food: Almond Tofu"
      • Old: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite Food - Almond Tofu (v1.3).ogg "I have no interest in mortal food. Cooking is tedious and the wait is long."
      • New: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite Food - Almond Tofu.ogg "I have no interest in mortal food. Cooking is tedious and the wait is long. The one thing I can manage to stomach is Almond Tofu."
    • "Favorite Food: Memories" was updated with new audio and text
      • Old: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite_Food_-_Memories (v1.3).ogg "The one thing I can manage to stomach is Almond Tofu."
      • New: Media:VO_Xiao_Favorite_Food_-_Memories.ogg "The taste of Almond Tofu feels like a fond dream..."
    • "About the Vision: Desires" (audio was updated to better reflect the text)
      • Old: Media:VO_Xiao_About_the_Vision_-_Desires (v1.3).ogg "Desire? Ha. Do not judge adepti by your mortal ideals. I have no desire."
      • New: Media:VO_Xiao_About_the_Vision_-_Desires.ogg "Visions? Desire? Ha. Do not judge adepti by your mortal ideals. I have no desire."
  • Updated audio for Japanese:
    • "About Us: Drowsiness"
    • All "Climb" Combat voice-overs
    • All "Climb Breath" Combat voice-overs

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Version 1.3

• Xiao was released as a playable character.

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Version 1.2

• Xiao's Korean Voice Actor was changed from Jeong Yoo-mi (정유미) to Sim Kyu-hyuk (심규혁).

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Version 1.0

• Xiao was introduced as an NPC.

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Version 0.7.1

• Xiao was a playable character during Closed Beta Test 2, during a past test version of the event Lantern Rite.