Xingqiu

TitleGuhua Guru of Feiyun Fame
BirthdayOctober 9th
AffiliationFeiyun Commerce Guild
VisionHydro
ConstellationFabulae Textile
WeaponSword
Xingqiu Splash Art
Xingqiu Splash Art

A young man carrying a longsword who is frequently seen at book booths. He has a heart of gold and yearns for justice and fairness for all.

Xingqiu Off Field DPS Build

Xingqiu elemental burst, Guhua Sword: Raincutter will unleash Rainbow Bladework, applying Hydro status to the enemy continuously. His rain swords will carry over to other characters, making dps character like Hu Tao, Kaeya, and Yoimiya to proc elemental reactions, and dealing high damage to the enemy.

Even at low level as long as Xingqiu rain sword is there, all dps character will able to deal high damage with elemental reactions. If you invest on his talents, that’s even better because his elemental skill and burst will deal even more damage.

This burst will stay for 15s duration and have 20s CD, with right setup you will have it ready right after cooldown.

Guhua Sword Raincutter Skill Attributes
Guhua Sword: Raincutter Skill Attributes

Because Xingqiu have 80 energy cost, your priority will be using sword with Energy Recharge substats.

Emblem Of Severed Fate - Magnificent Tsuba
4 Emblem of Severed Fate
(2) Energy Recharge +20%.
(4) Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
OR
Heart of Depth Artifact Set +Noblesse Oblige Artifact Set
2 Heart of Depth + 2 Noblesse Oblige
(2) Hydro DMG Bonus +15%.
(2) Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
OR
Noblesse Oblige Artifact Set + Gladiator's Finale Artifact Set
2 Noblesse Oblige + 2 Gladiator’s Finale
(2) Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
(2) ATK +18%.
OR
Noblesse Oblige Artifact Set + Emblem Of Severed Fate - Magnificent Tsuba
2 Noblesse Oblige + 2 Emblem of Severed Fate
(2) Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
(2) Energy Recharge +20%.
OR
Noblesse Oblige Artifact Set
4 Noblesse Oblige
(2) Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
(4) Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Talent Priority
Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack

Artifact Main Stats & Substats

SandGobletCirclet
ATK%/Energy Recharge%Hydro DMG Bonus%CRIT Rate%/CRIT DMG%
Substats
CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% > ATK%/ATK > Energy Recharge% > Elemental Mastery
Xingqiu Namecard: Rainbow
Xingqiu Namecard: Rainbow

Ascension and Talent Level Up Materials

LevelMoraGemsBoss MaterialSpecialtyCommon
20 to 20+20.000Varunada Lazurite Sliverx1Silk Flowerx3Material Damaged Maskx3
40 to 40+40.000Varunada Lazurite Fragmentx3Cleansing Heartx2Silk Flowerx10Material Damaged Maskx15
50 to 50+60.000Varunada Lazurite Fragmentx6Cleansing Heartx4Silk Flowerx20Material Stained Maskx12
60 to 60+80.000Varunada Lazurite Chunkx3Cleansing Heartx8Silk Flowerx30Material Stained Maskx18
70 to 70+100.000Varunada Lazurite Chunkx6Cleansing Heartx12Silk Flowerx45Material Ominous Maskx12
80 to 80+120.000Varunada Lazurite Gemstonex6Cleansing Heartx20Silk Flowerx60Material Ominous Maskx24
LevelMoraTalent BooksCommonBoss MaterialCrown
212.500Talents Up Teachings Of Goldx3Material Damaged Maskx6
317.500Talents Up Guide To Goldx2Material Stained Maskx3
425.000Talents Up Guide To Goldx4Material Stained Maskx4
530.000Talents Up Guide To Goldx6Material Stained Maskx6
637.500Talents Up Guide To Goldx9Material Stained Maskx9
7120.000Talents Up Philosophies Of Goldx4Material Ominous Maskx4Wolf Boss Tail Of Boreasx1
8260.000Talents Up Philosophies Of Goldx6Material Ominous Maskx6Wolf Boss Tail Of Boreasx1
9450.000Talents Up Philosophies Of Goldx12Material Ominous Maskx9Wolf Boss Tail Of Boreasx2 
10700.000Talents Up Philosophies Of Goldx16Material Ominous Maskx12Wolf Boss Tail Of Boreasx2Event Crown Of Insightx1

Talents and Constellations

For skill and talents, we are covering Xingqiu combat talents, passive talents, and all 6 constellations.

TalentDescription
Xingqiu Talent - Guhua Style
Guhua Style (Normal Attack)
Normal Attack: Perform up to 5 rapid strikes.
Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Xingqiu Talent - Guhua Sword Fatal Rainscreen
Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen (Elemental Skill)
Xingqiu performs twin strikes with his sword, dealing Hydro DMG. At the same time, his ability creates the maximum number of Rain Swords, which will orbit your active character.

The Rain Swords have the following properties:

– When a character takes DMG, the Rain Sword will shatter, reducing the amount of DMG taken.
– Increase the character’s resistance to interruption.
– 20% of Xingqiu’s Hydro DMG Bonus will be converted to additional DMG Reduction for the Rain Swords. The maximum amount of additional DMG Reduction that can be gained this way is 24%.
– The initial maximum number of Rain Swords is 3.
– Using this ability applies the Wet status onto the character.

The twin strikes generate 5 elemental particles when it hit at least 1 target.
Xingqiu Talent - Guhua Sword Raincutter
Guhua Sword: Raincutter (Elemental Burst)
Rainbow Bladework:
– Your active character’s Normal Attacks will trigger consecutive sword rain attacks, dealing Hydro DMG.
– Rain Swords will remain at the maximum number throughout the ability’s duration.
– These effects carry over to other characters.
TalentDescription
Xingqiu Passive - Hydropathic
Hydropathic
When a Rain Sword is shattered or when its duration expires, it regenerates the current character’s HP based on 6% of Xingqiu’s Max HP.
Xingqiu Passive - Blades Amidst Raindrops
Blades Amidst Raindrops
Xingqiu gains a 20% Hydro DMG Bonus.
Xingqiu Passive - Flash Of Genius
Flash of Genius
When Xingqiu crafts Character Talent Materials, he has a 25% chance to refund one count of one material out of all the crafting materials used.
LevelConstellationDescription
1 Xingqiu Constellation - The Scent Remained
The Scent Remained
Increases the maximum number of Rain Swords by 1.
2 Xingqiu Constellation Rainbow Upon The Azure Sky
Rainbow Upon The Azure Sky
Extends the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3s. Decreases the Hydro RES of opponents hit by sword rain by 15% for 4s.
3 Xingqiu Constellation - Weaver Of Verses
Weaver of Verses
Increases the level of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
4 Xingqiu Constellation - Evilsoother
Evilsoother
Throughout the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter, the DMG dealt by Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen is increased by 50%.
5 Xingqiu Constellation - Embrace Of Rain
Embrace of Rain
Increases the level of Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
6 Xingqiu Constellation - Hence Call Them My Own Verses
Hence Call Them My Own Verses
Activating 2 of Guhua Sword: Raincutter’s sword rain attacks greatly increases the DMG of the third. Xingqiu regenerates 3 Energy when sword rain attacks hit opponents.