Everything you better know about Xianyun in Genshin Impact.

Xianyunis a 5-Star Anemo character who was added toGenshin Impactduring version 4.4.

Damage dealt this way is considered plunging attack damage.

Xianyun putting a finger to her lips while jumping high.

Each use of Skyladder while in this state increases the damage and AoE of the next Driftcloud Wave used.

If Skyladder is not used again in a short period, the Cloud Transmogrification state will be cancelled.

It also summons a mechanism named Starwicker.

cropped splash art of xianyun who is a tall woman with long black hair and green highlights who is wearing a black dress with a green shawl made of feathers

Only one Starwicker can exist at once.

There is also Acquaint Fate rewarded for reaching certain Ascension levels.

you could spend this Fate on thestandard and beginner Bannersto Wish for characters and weapons.

Xianyun landing a plunge attack and lifting four human enemies into the air.

After activating Xianyun’s Burst, switch to your DPS and then start plunge attacking.

To speed things along,remember to dash cancel or normal attack cancel while chaining your plunging attacks.

Polearm characters need to normal attack cancel.

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She holds her own in AOE, it’s just not ideal when compared to single-target situations.

after you snag enough Energy Recharge, we recommend prioritising attack, as this is what Xianyun scales off.

Healing Bonus is a nice extra to have, but isn’t as important as Energy Recharge and attack.

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When nearby party members hit opponents with plunging attacks, they restore 2.5 energy to Xianyun.

As this is an event weapon, you might not have access to it.

The3-Star Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayerscan also work to buff your DPS if you don’t have better options.

xianyun folding her arms with zhongli and another woman in the background during a storyboard for lantern rite 2023

So don’t forget to redeemnew codesforPrimogemsto help pull them, and check out our regularly updatedtier list.

Elsewhere, we havetips and tricks for beginners.

Good luck levelling up Xianyun in Genshin Impact!

Xianyun using an Anemo attack while jumping.

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Xianyun’s new signature weapon in version 4.4, the five star Crane’s Echoing Call catalyst.

Xianyun posing on a white and green background with one hand on her glasses.