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Genshin Impact

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AnemoPolearm
A yaksha adeptus that defends Liyue. Also heralded as the "Conqueror of Demons" and "Vigilant Yaksha."

One of the mighty and illuminated adepti guarding Liyue, also heralded as the "Vigilant Yaksha."

Despite his youthful appearance, tales of his exploits have been documented for millennia.

He is especially fond of Wangshu Inn's Almond Tofu.

NameXiao
TitleVigilant Yaksha
VisionAnemo
WeaponPolearm
NationLiyue
AffiliationLiyue Adeptus
Rarity5
ConstellationAlatus Nemeseos

Xiao Skills Talents

Whirlwind Thrust

Whirlwind Thrust

Normal Attack

Normal Attack

Perform up to 6 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Dive down and impact the ground, causing damage relative to the falling height. Can only be triggered in mid-air.

Lemniscatic Wind Cycling

Lemniscatic Wind Cycling

Elemental Skill

He lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to enemies along the path.

Can be used in mid-air.

Has 2 charges to begin with.

Bane of All Evil

Bane of All Evil

Elemental Burst

Takes on the form of the yaksha that terrified both demons and archons alike millennia ago. For its duration, increases Xiao's attack range and DMG, while converting damage type to Anemo and enhancing Xiao's jumping ability.

Maintaining this form continuously drains Xiao's HP.

Xiao Passive Talents

Evil Conqueror - Tamer of Demons

Evil Conqueror - Tamer of Demons

Unlocked at Ascension 1

Starting Bane of All Evil increases Xiao's DMG by 5%. After this, Xiao's DMG continues to increase by 5% every 3s until the skill ends. Max 25% increase.

Dissolution Eon - Heaven Fall

Dissolution Eon - Heaven Fall

Unlocked at Ascension 4

When Lemniscatic Wind Cycling is used, increases all subsequent Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's DMG by 10% for 6s. Max 3 stacks. Duration refreshes with new stacks.

Transcension - Gravity Defier

Transcension - Gravity Defier

Unlocked Automatically

Decreases all party member's falling DMG by 30%.

The greatest effect out of all Talents of the same type prevails.

Xiao Constellations

Dissolution Eon - Destroyer of Worlds
Dissolution Eon - Destroyer of Worlds
Constellation Lv. 1

Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's charges by 1.

Annihilation Eon - Blossom of Kaleidos
Annihilation Eon - Blossom of Kaleidos
Constellation Lv. 2

When in party but not the currently active character, Xiao's Energy Recharge is increased by 25%.

Evil Conqueror - Wrath Deity
Evil Conqueror - Wrath Deity
Constellation Lv. 3

Increases the Level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3.

Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Transcension - Extinction of Suffering
Transcension - Extinction of Suffering
Constellation Lv. 4

When Xiao's HP falls below 50%, gains a 100% DEF Bonus.

Evolution Eon - Origin of Ignorance
Evolution Eon - Origin of Ignorance
Constellation Lv. 5

Increase the Level of Bane of All Evil by 3.

Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Evil Conqueror - Vigilant Yaksha
Evil Conqueror - Vigilant Yaksha
Constellation Lv. 6

During Bane of All Evil, hitting 2 or more enemies with a Charged Attack grants Lemniscatic Wind Cycling 1 additional charge and reduces Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's CD by 1s.