Xiangling
Who is Xiangling?
Xiangling is a 4★ Pyro Polearm off-field DPS and one of the best 4★s in Genshin Impact (S-tier). Her Burst (Pyronado) deals sustained off-field Pyro, anchoring Vaporize, Melt, Overload, and Mono-Pyro teams. She is free from Spiral Abyss Floor 3 and uses "The Catch" (free, near-BiS). Her primary weakness is a very high Energy Recharge requirement (~170–310%). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xiangling-quickguide/
Kit Summary
Summons Guoba to breathe off-field Pyro (secondary use).
Spinning Pyro spears follow the active character for sustained off-field Pyro damage — her core contribution. Needs heavy ER investment to keep up every rotation.
Rarely leveled; almost never the source of damage.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Emblem of Severed Fate (max Burst damage + helps her high ER need — BiS). Reaction-team alternatives: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames; 4pc Gilded Dreams (Burgeon). Transitional: 2pc mixed sets. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xiangling-quickguide/
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
"The Catch" R5 (free — competitive with 5★ polearms; freely attainable). BiS 5★: Staff of the Scarlet Sands ("BiS in almost all teams"). Also strong: Favonius Lance (high ER utility); Engulfing Lightning (best without Bennett); Kitain Cross Spear R5 (ER in reaction teams). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xiangling-quickguide/
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Raiden National (recommended): Xiangling + Raiden + Xingqiu + Bennett
Reverse Melt / Mono Pyro: Xiangling + Bennett + Cryo (Reverse Melt) — or — Xiangling + Bennett + Pyro + flex
F2P Verdict
Fully viable and free (Spiral Abyss Floor 3 reward). Use "The Catch" (free, ideally R5) for the weapon slot; 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate for artifacts. Always pair with Bennett (ATK buff + healing + Pyro resonance) and a battery (Raiden ideal) to meet her ~170–310% ER requirement. Constellation highlights: C4 (+40% Burst duration — "strongest and most important") and C6 (+15% team Pyro DMG). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xiangling-quickguide/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xiangling good for beginners?
Yes — she is free (Spiral Abyss reward) and a top-tier off-field Pyro unit. Build heavy ER and pair with Bennett. Source: KQM.
What is the best free weapon for Xiangling?
'The Catch' (free, ideally R5) — competitive with 5★ polearms. Source: KQM.
Is Xiangling worth building without constellations?
Yes — C0 is excellent. C4 (Burst duration) and C6 (team Pyro DMG) are strong if you collect copies. Source: KQM.
What is Xiangling's ER requirement?
Very high — ~170–310% depending on team. A Raiden battery plus 'The Catch' helps enormously. Source: KQM.
How do I get Xiangling for free?
She is a Spiral Abyss completion reward (Floor 3) and also appears on the standard banner. Source: KQM.