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As the most difficult-to-acquire free-to-play character ofGenshin Impact,Xiangling is arguably the best of the small group. Though she may come across as a simple Pyro Support character, maxing out these abilities can result in excellent team composition.
Genshin Impactis an open-world free-to-play title from miHoYo and therefore uses the gacha system in the form of Wishes. Through Wishes, players can win four-star characters via event banners for a low chance, and rarefive-star characters such as Jeanand Diluc for an even lower chance. However, this often means thatGenshincharacters who can only be acquired through Wishes are the best party members to keep around, whether it be as an elemental support or a pure damage dealer.
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Updated on June 23, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:Over one year later, Xiangling remains one of the most used characters in Genshin Impact. This F2P unit can get ridiculously strong with full Constellations, which allows her to maintain her position on the top tier. However, this already-strong character gets even stronger with the release of Inazuma. In Version 2.1, a new polearm was released, one that’d be the perfect equipment for the Culinary Star. Meanwhile, in update 2.0, a new artifact set is bound to significantly change Xiangling’s performance. Therefore, this guide is updated with the newbest build for Xiangling.
How To Get Xiangling In Genshin Impact
Xiangling is a Pyro user who wields a polearm, which is likely a unique addition for players choosing to go the pure free-to-play route ofGenshin Impact.Xiangling will first appear in a cooking side questand can be obtained one of two ways: either via Wishes or, after reaching Adventure Rank 20, surpassing Chamber 3, Floor 3 ofSpiral Abyss. It’s not an easy feat for new players, but adding her to the party can be a major boost.
Xiangling Support Build In Genshin Impact
The main way mostGenshin Impactplayers choose to build Xiangling is by buffing her Pyro Damageto support other party members and deal hefty blows off-field. To do this, players will want to solely focus on deploying Guoba and her Pyronado attack before switching Xiangling out.
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To get the most out of Xiangling, players will want tofocus on Elemental Burst Damage.Because Xiangling has poor Energy production, she needs Energy Recharge to fully function. It will ensure that Pyronado will be ready faster.
Travelers would want to aim for around 200% Energy Recharge. If they can’t get this number with Artifact sub stat and weapon, then use Energy Recharge main stat on the artifact. Otherwise, they can opt for Attack.
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As for Artifacts, any set that focuses on Pyro Damage or Energy Recharge will show the biggest benefits with Xiangling.Emblem of Severed Fateoffers Energy Recharge while giving a major Damage boost on her Elemental Burst.
Meanwhile,Crimson Witch of Flames' 2-piece bonus offers a Pyro Damage increase of 15% while its 4-piece set will increase Overload and Burning Damage by 40% and Vaporize and Melt by 15%. Following the use of Xiangling’s Elemental Skill, it will increase the 2-piece set’s abilities by 50% for 10 seconds.
Support Xiangling Weapon
The ideal weapon for theXiangling Support Buildis dominated by those with Energy Recharge sub stat. Other than that, Critical, Attack, and Elemental Mastery is also a great addition to Xiangling. Most of her weapons are premium equipment that can be obtained via Wishing.
Fortunately for F2P, one of the Chef’s best weapons is free to acquire in-game.Travelers can exchange it by doing a lot of fishing in the open-world. This polearm,The Catch, will increase her Energy Recharge rate while also allowing her to deal higher Elemental Burst damage.
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