XINYAN BIO
- Star Rank: 4 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
- Alternative Names: None
- Title: Liyue’s sole rock ‘n’ roll musician
- Organization / Circle: Unknown
- Origin: Liyue
- Constellation: Fila Ignium
- Vision / Element: Pyro / Fire
- Weapon: Claymore
Xinyan is a playable 4-star Pyro character in Genshin Impact. She rebels against ossified prejudices, using her music and passionate singing to awaken dazed souls fatigued by worldly matters. Check this Xinyan build guide to know best weapons, best artifacts, and the best party members for Xinyan.
Liyue’s sole rock ‘n’ roll musician. She rebels against ossified prejudices using her music and passionate singing.
XINYAN TALENTS (ABILITIES)
Dance on Fire – Normal/Charged Attack
- Normal Attack: Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.
- Charged Attack: Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents. At the end of the sequence, perform a more powerful slash.
- Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Sweeping Fervor – Elemental Skill
- Xinyan brandishes her instrument, dealing Pyro DMG on nearby opponents, forming a shield made out of her audience’s passion.
- The shield’s DMG Absorption scales based on Xinyan’s DEF and on the number of opponents hit.
- Hitting 0-1 opponents grants Shield Level 1: Ad Lib.
- Hitting 2 opponents grants Shield Level 2: Lead-In.
- Hitting 3 or more opponents grants Shield Level 3: Rave, which will also deal intermittent Pyro DMG to nearby opponents.
- The shield has the following special properties:
- When unleashed, it infuses Xinyan with Pyro.
- It has 250% DMG Absorption effectiveness against Pyro DMG.
- Generate 4 elemental particles when it hit at least 1 target.
Riff Revolution – Elemental Burst
- Strumming rapidly, Xinyan launches nearby opponents and deals Physical DMG to them, hyping up the crowd. The sheer intensity of the atmosphere will cause explosions that deal Pyro DMG to nearby opponents.
“The Show Goes On, Even Without an Audience…” – 1st Ascension Passive
- Decreases the number of opponents Sweeping Fervor must hit to trigger each level of shielding.
- Shield Level 2: Lead-In requirement reduced to 1 opponent hit.
- Shield Level 3: Rave requirement reduced to 2 opponents hit or more.
“…Now That’s Rock ‘N’ Roll!” – 4th Ascension Passive
- Characters shielded by Sweeping Fervor deal 15% increased Physical DMG.
A Rad Recipe – Utility Passive
- When a Perfect Cooking is achieved on a DEF-boosting dish, Xinyan has a 12% chance to obtain double the product.
BEST WEAPONS FOR XINYAN
Late Game Weapons – 5 Star Weapons
- Redhorn Stonethresher – DEF is increased by 28%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40% of DEF.
- The Unforged – Increases Shield Strength by 20%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
- Skyward Pride – Increases all DMG by 8%. After using an Elemental Burst, Normal, or Charged Attack, on hit, creates a vacuum blade that does 80% of ATK as DMG to enemies along its path. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades.
Mid Game Weapons – 4 Star Weapons
- Prototype Aminus – On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to enemies within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
- Serpent Spine – Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6% more DMG and take 3% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DAMAGE.
- Whiteblind – On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6% for 6s. Max 4 stacks (24% total). Can only occur once every 0.5s.
Early Game Weapons – 3 Star Weapons
- Skyrider Greatsword – On hit, Normal or Charged Attack increases ATK by 6% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.5s.
- Debate Club – After using an Elemental Skill, Normal or Charged Attacks, on hit, deal an additional 60% ATK DMG in a small area. Effect lasts 15s. DMG can only occur once every 3s.
BEST ARTIFACTS FOR XINYAN
Shield Support Build
- Tenacity of the Millelith x4
- 2 Pieces: HP +20%
- 4 Pieces: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: DEF% or Energy Recharge
- Goblet of Eonothem: DEF%
- Circlet of Logos: DEF%
- Substats:
- DEF%
- Energy Recharge
Physical Main DPS
- Pale Flame x2
- 2 Pieces: Physical DMG +25%
- Bloodstained Chivalry x2
- 2 Pieces: Physical DMG +25%
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: ATK% or Energy Recharge
- Goblet of Eonothem: Physical DMG Bonus or ATK%
- Circlet of Logos: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- Substats
- ATK
- CRIT DMG
Early Artifacts Build
- Berseker x4
- 2 Pieces: CRIT Rate +12%.
- 4 Pieces: When HP is below 70%, CRIT Rate increases by an additional 24%.
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: ATK% or Energy Recharge
- Goblet of Eonothem: Physical DMG Bonus or ATK%
- Circlet of Logos: ATK% or CRIT DMG
- Substats
- ATK%
- CRIT Rate
XINYAN CONSTELLATION
- Fatal Acceleration – Upon scoring a CRIT hit, increases ATK SPD of Xinyan’s Normal and Charged Attacks by 12% for 5s. Can only occur once every 5s.
- Impromptu Opening – Riff Revolution Physical DMG has its Crit rate increased by 100%, and will form a shield at Shield Level 3: Rave when cast.
- Double-Stop – Increases the Level of Sweeping Fervor by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Wildfire Rhythm – Sweeping Fervor’s swing DMG decreases opponent’s Physical RES by 15% for 12s.
- Screamin’ for an Encore – Increases the Level of Riff Revolution by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Rockin’ in a Flaming World – Decrease the Stamina Consumption of Xinyan Charged Attacks by 30%. Additionally, Xinyan’s Charged Attacks gain an ATK bonus equal to 50% of her DEF.
BEST PARTY MEMBERS FOR XINYAN
Bennett
- Pyro Elemental Resonance Boosts ATK.
- Also provides Elemental Burst which can further increase DPS.
Albedo
- Albedo can easily apply shields via Crystalize reactions.
- Also, provides supplemental DMG within large AoE.
Diona
- Diona can easily apply Shields with Elemental Skill.
- Also, has Elemental Burst that provides Heals.
Tartaglia
- Xinyan’s shield can protect Tartaglia while in melee stance.
- Also, can trigger Vaporize under Xinyan’s shield.
XINYAN ASCENSION MATERIALS
Ascension 1: Level 20 – Level 40
- Violetgrass ×3
- Agnidus Agate Sliver ×1
- Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×3
Ascension 2: Level 40 – Level 50
- Violetgrass ×10
- Agnidus Agate Fragment ×3
- Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×15
- Everflame Seed ×2
Ascension 3: Level 50 – Level 60
- Violetgrass ×20
- Agnidus Agate Fragment ×6
- Silver Raven Insignia ×12
- Everflame Seed ×4
Ascension 4: Level 60 – Level 70
- Violetgrass ×30
- Agnidus Agate Chunk ×3
- Silver Raven Insignia ×18
- Everflame Seed ×8
Ascension 5: Level 70 – Level 80
- Violetgrass ×45
- Agnidus Agate Chunk ×6
- Golden Raven Insignia ×12
- Everflame Seed ×12
Ascension 6: Level 80 – Level 90
- Violetgrass ×60
- Agnidus Agate Gemstone ×6
- Golden Raven Insignia ×24
- Everflame Seed ×20
XINYAN TALENT MATERIALS
Enemy Drops – Treasure Hoarders
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
Common Ascension Material. A signet that proudly represents it’s owner’s position as a member of the Treasure Hoarders. The pursuit of treasure knows no bounds.
Silver Raven Insignia
Common Ascension Material. A raven insignia used by members of the Treasure Hoarders to identify each other. The Treasure Hoarders ask for no resume.
Golden Raven Insignia
A raven insignia that symbolizes the pride and the guiding principle of the Treasure Hoarders. Whether it’s hidden amidst the vastness of the land or in the depths of the seas, as long as there are treasures to be hunted down, the spirit of Treasure Hoarders, who will stop at nothing to acquire them, will never die.
Daily Domain Drops
- Locations:
- Domain of Mastery: Circle of Embers – Wednesday/Saturday
- Domain of Mastery: Abyss of Embers – Sunday
Teachings of Gold
Gold is the symbol of the Land of the Earth. Gold is the blood flowing deep under the land of Liyue, is the muscles that pump Liyue’s heart, and the bones that make Liyue stand proud.
Guide to Gold
Gold is the symbol of the Land of the Earth. Gold symbolizes conversion. This is the unspoken understanding between Liyue’s mountains, land, city, and its people. In Liyue, industriousness is converted to gold, and gold to prosperity.
Philosophies of Gold
Gold is the symbol of the land of Geo. Gold is the wealth of Liyue, but Liyue’s true wealth is the hearts of its people that shine like gold.
Weekly Boss Drops
- Location:
- Golden House – Childe Challenge
Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
Talent Level-Up Material. The horn of a whale that you obtained from defeating Childe, who had unleashed the might of his Delusion.
Event Reward
- Location:
- Limited-Duration Event Reward (Buy from Event Shops)
Crown of Insight
A precious Talent Level-Up material. Increases Talent Level from 9 to 10. Once a medium for the storage and transfer of wisdom in ancient times. Now, wisdom is found in ancient texts and in profound speech. Nevertheless, this crown of sagehood must still be able to impart some transcendent power and wisdom to its bearer.
XINYAN CHARACTER DEMO
The pillars onstage, the stage floor, the ovations and screams of the audience, and the sparks and explosions from her Vision are all crucial elements that bring Xinyan’s performances to life.
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