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Genshin✅ Worth ItvLuna VII

Xianyun

ElementAnemo
RoleCatalyst
ElementAnemo
RoleCatalyst
Verdict✅ Worth It
Stat Priority
ER% (until requirement)›ATK% ≥ Flat ATK (max ~4,500 ATK)›Elemental Mastery›CRIT. Main stats: Sands = ER% or ATK% · Goblet = ATK% · Circlet = ATK%. ER requirement: Solo Anemo ~190–260%; with Xiao ~140–210%; Xiao + Faruzan ~100–195%; Xiao + Faruzan C6 ~100–130% (lower with Crane's Echoing Call). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xianyun-quickguide/

Who is Xianyun?

Xianyun (Cloud Retainer) is a 5★ Anemo Catalyst healer, plunge-attack buffer, and Anemo support from Liyue (S-tier). She is the premier Plunging-Attack buffer for Xiao, Gaming, and other plungers — her A4 grants a large additive Plunge DMG bonus that scales with her ATK (capped at ~4500 effective ATK) — while also providing ATK-scaling team healing and 4pc Viridescent Venerer RES-shred utility. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xianyun-quickguide/

Kit Summary

Elemental Skill (White Clouds at Dawn)

Leap that enables plunging attacks (reduced stamina cost) and grants Adeptal Assistance stacks; deals Anemo damage.

Elemental Burst (Stars Gather at Dusk)

Summons the Starwicker (ATK-scaling periodic team heal + Anemo damage). Her healing and plunge buff source.

A4 Passive

Grants an Additive Base DMG Bonus to Plunging Attacks via Adeptal Assistance stacks, scaling with her ATK (cap ~4,500 effective ATK). Does not apply to midair collisions.

Build Guide

🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set

4pc Viridescent Venerer (excellent when no dedicated Cryo/Electro/Hydro DPS — Anemo RES shred). Alt: 4pc Ocean-Hued Clam (strong bubble damage); 4pc Noblesse Oblige (if no teammate uses it). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xianyun-quickguide/

⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon

Crane's Echoing Call (signature 5★ — highest Catalyst Base ATK 741; big plunge buff + reduces ER requirement). Alt 4★: Favonius Codex (lowers her + team ER); Oathsworn Eye (good ATK if ER ≤ ~220%). Best F2P: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (3★ — comparable to Oathsworn Eye in some teams). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xianyun-quickguide/

📊 Substats Priority

ER% (until requirement)›ATK% ≥ Flat ATK (max ~4,500 ATK)›Elemental Mastery›CRIT. Main stats: Sands = ER% or ATK% · Goblet = ATK% · Circlet = ATK%. ER requirement: Solo Anemo ~190–260%; with Xiao ~140–210%; Xiao + Faruzan ~100–195%; Xiao + Faruzan C6 ~100–130% (lower with Crane's Echoing Call). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xianyun-quickguide/

👥 Best Teams

Xiao Plunge (recommended): Xianyun + Xiao + Faruzan + Furina/Bennett

Gaming Vaporize / general plunge: Xianyun + Gaming + Bennett + Furina/Yelan

F2P Verdict

✅ Worth ItPatch Luna VII

Mandatory-tier for plunge teams (Xiao, Gaming) and a strong general healer elsewhere. C2 nearly doubles the plunge buff — the key constellation. C0 is a complete support. Source: KQM.

Viable at C0. Favonius Codex (ER + team energy) or Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (3★) cover the weapon slot. Build ATK%/ATK%/ATK% with enough ER (she is ER-hungry). C2 is the standout constellation — it nearly doubles her Additive Plunge DMG Bonus. Skip if you have no plunge carry and already own a healer. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/xianyun-quickguide/

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xianyun good for beginners?

She is strongest if you have a plunge carry (Xiao/Gaming); otherwise she is still a solid healer. Use an ER weapon early. Source: KQM.

What is the best free weapon for Xianyun?

Favonius Codex (ER + team energy) or Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (3★). Source: KQM.

Is Xianyun worth pulling without constellations?

Yes — C0 is a complete healer/plunge buffer; C2 is the big upgrade (nearly doubles the plunge buff). Source: KQM.

What is Xianyun's ER requirement?

~100–260% depending on team — much lower in Xiao + Faruzan comps or with Crane's Echoing Call. Source: KQM.

When is Xianyun's next banner?

Unconfirmed — she debuted in version 4.4. Verify on paimon.moe/banners.

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