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Genshin Impact - Xingqiu Rating and Best Builds

Xingqiu is a 4-Star Hydro Sword character in Genshin Impact. Learn about Xingqiu's build, ascension materials, best weapons, best artifacts, talent priority, skills, teams, and our rating of the character in this build guide!

Xingqiu's Character Guides
Build Guide	Special Dish

List of Contents

Rating and Info
Builds
Artifacts
Weapons
Team Comps
Constellations
Talents and How to Use
Materials
How to Get
In-Game Info
Related Guides

Xingqiu Rating and Info

Character Information

Xingqiu
	Rating
	Rarity	★★★★
	Element	Hydro
	Weapon	Sword
	Voice Actors	Cristina Vee Valenzuela (EN) Minagawa Junko (JP)

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Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
-		-

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Xingqiu's Stats

Lvl. 20 Base Stats

Lvl. 90 Max Stats

Stat	Base Value
HP	2202
ATK	43
DEF	163
ATK%	0%

Stat	Max Value
HP	10222
ATK	202
DEF	758
ATK%	24.0%

Base Stat Calculations

	Stats indicated above are obtained from Xingqiu's base values. These numbers also exclude the character's equipped weapon, artifacts, talents, or other passive effects that are not innate to the character.
	All characters start with 5% CRIT Rate, 50% CRIT DMG, 100% Energy Recharge, 0 Elemental Mastery, 0% Healing Bonus, and 0% Elemental DMG bonus before any additional stats are applied. The table above includes such values.
	The Level 20 stats indicated for this character are calculated before their first ascension.

Character Stat Rankings

Xingqiu's Ascension and Talent Material Summary

All Ascension Materials Needed
Silk Flower ×168 Varunada Lazurite Sliver ×1 Varunada Lazurite Fragment ×9 Varunada Lazurite Chunk ×9 Varunada Lazurite Gemstone ×6 Damaged Mask ×18 Stained Mask ×30 Ominous Mask ×36 Cleansing Heart ×46 Mora ×420,000
All Talent Materials Needed
Teachings of Gold ×9 Guide to Gold ×63 Philosophies of Gold ×114 Damaged Mask ×18 Stained Mask ×66 Ominous Mask ×93 Tail of Boreas ×18 Mora ×4,957,500 Crown of Insight ×3

Xingqiu's Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Xingqiu's Elemental Skill deals two instances of Hydro damage, and two casts of this skill with enough Energy Recharge can charge his Elemental Burst on their own. • Elemental Burst provides consistent Hydro application, as well as strong Hydro application and damage, which only scales higher with the number of Constellations. • Extremely Off-Field and hands-off playstyle after casting Elemental Burst and Elemental Skill, making him a great Off-Field option.
Weaknesses
• Xingqiu has no gimmicks on his Normal Attacks and is therefore locked to being an Off-Field Sub-DPS in most cases. • Long Elemental Skill CD without a weapon like Sacrificial Sword. • Utility, ease of use, and powerspikes are partially locked behind Constellations.

Xingqiu Best Builds

Xingqiu Sub-DPS Build

Hydro Sub-DPS

Best Weapon	Sacrificial Sword
Replacement Weapons	1. Primordial Jade Cutter 2. Mistsplitter Reforged 3. Amenoma Kageuchi
Best Artifacts	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: ATK% or Energy Recharge
	Goblet: Hydro DMG Bonus
	Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Artifact Sub Stats	Energy Recharge, CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, Elemental Mastery
Sample Teams	Hyperbloom: Overvape: Lauma Bloom:

This Sub-DPS build for Xingqiu maximizes his DMG from his Elemental Burst. Xingqiu needs about +200% Energy Recharge without the Sacrificial Sword but only around 150% with it. Choose the Mainstat of your Sands piece accordingly!

Xingqiu Goal Stat Values

Stat	Goal Value
ATK	1,800+
Energy Recharge	180%+
CRIT Rate	60% ~ 70%
CRIT DMG	120 - 150% or above

Xingqiu's main stat priority is his Energy Recharge, as having around 180% ER lets him recharge his Elemental Burst with two Elemental Skill usages.

Afterwards, to ensure that Xingqiu's damage remains respectable, bring him up to a healthy 1:2 CRIT Ratio where he has 60 - 70% CRIT Rate, any amount of CRIT DMG above 120%, and at least 1,800 ATK.

Xingqiu's Talent Priority

1st	2nd	3rd
Elemental Burst	Elemental Skill	Normal Attack

Leveling up Xingqiu's Elemental Burst first is important for his role as an off-field DMG dealer. His elemental skill provides respectable DMG and DMG reduction, so it should be leveled up 2nd. His Normal Attacks will barely get any use, so it should be left alone or for last.

Xingqiu Best Artifacts

Best Artifacts Ranked

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Emblem of Severed Fate	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
2nd	Noblesse Oblige	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
2nd	Heart of Depth	2-PC: Hydro DMG Bonus +15%
3rd	Noblesse Oblige	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Best 4-Star Artifact for Xingqiu

Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
The Exile	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 2 Energy for all party members (excluding the wearer) every 2s for 6s. This effect cannot stack.

List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses

Xingqiu Best Weapons

Xingqiu Weapon Rnakings

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Sacrificial Sword	Base ATK: 454 Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 61.3% Skill Effect: After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s.
2nd	Primordial Jade Cutter	Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 44.1% Skill Effect: HP increased by 20%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2% of the wielder’s Max HP.
3rd	Mistsplitter Reforged	Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 44.1% Skill Effect: Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for a character's Elemental Type. At stacks 1/2/3, Elemental DMG is further increased by 8/16/28%. Each stack has an individual duration and are gotten through: • Normal Attacks with Elemental DMG (duration 5s) • Casting an Elemental Burst (duration 10s) • Having less than 100% Energy (disappears at full Energy)

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Xingqiu

Weapon	Weapon Information
Amenoma Kageuchi	Base ATK: 454 Bonus Stat: ATK 55.1% Skill Effect: After casting an Elemental Skill, gain 1 Succession Seed. This effect can be triggered once every 5s. The Succession Seed lasts for 30s. Up to 3 Succession Seeds may exist simultaneously. After using an Elemental Burst, all Succession Seeds are consumed and after 2s, the character regenerates 6 Energy for each seed consumed.

All Recommended Weapons for Xingqiu

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Primordial Jade Cutter	Gacha
Mistsplitter Reforged	Gacha
Skyward Blade	Gacha
Wolf-Fang	Battle Pass
Sacrificial Sword	Gacha
Festering Desire	Event
Blackcliff Longsword	Starglitter Exchange
Xiphos' Moonlight	Gacha
The Alley Flash	Gacha
Amenoma Kageuchi	Crafted
Iron Sting	Crafted
Harbinger of Dawn	Gacha
Cool Steel	Gacha
Royal Longsword	Starglitter Exchange

List of All Sword Weapons

Xingqiu Best Team Comps

Universal Hydro Sub-DPS

As a 4-star character and a staple unit, Xingqiu is highly accessible and can be placed in many different team comps and scenarios, though he is mostly slotted into Vaporize, Dendro, Freeze, and Electro-Charged teams.

Notable Teammates

Since Xingqiu can be placed with nearly any unit that can utilize Off-Field Hydro attacks and are able to Normal Attack, his notable teammates have been narrowed down to DPS and Sub-DPS units he best synergizes with.

Character	Explanation
Mavuika	DPS Mavuika's On-Field playstyle is complemented by Xingqiu as his Rain Swords can both enable Mavuika to Vaporize the target and take advantage of the Pyro application to perform Vaporizes as well.
Arlecchino	DPS When paired with Arlecchino, Xingqiu's Rain Swords can piggyback off of Arlecchino's frequent Pyro Application, allowing Xingqiu to hit Vaporized Rain Swords.
Xiangling	Sub-DPS With enough Energy Recharge on both characters, Xiangling and Xingqiu function as a potent duo who can dish out Vaporize damage required by the team even if they are the only two damage dealers.
Furina	Sub-DPS Furina improves Xingqiu's Rain Sword damage, while Xingqiu gives Furina Hydro Resonance, enabling her to have more HP and further supporting the team.
Yelan	Sub-DPS Xingqiu and Yelan perform similar roles in the team, which is to apply Off-Field Hydro. Rather than competing, these two work well in a pair if they are Sub-DPS units to a potent Pyro DPS.
Raiden	DPS Xingqiu is one of Raiden's staple teammates when running the Raiden National team, while both function as two potent Electro-Charge units when placed outside of the National team.
Fischl	Sub-DPS Xingqiu and Fischl are able to facilitate Electro-Charge together, with both bringing respectable Off-Field damage that are more or less straightforward in nature.
Ororon	Sub-DPS Ororon functions similarly to Fischl, but deals Nightsoul-aligned Electro damage, which makes him an upgrade over Fischl for Xingqiu when facing Natlan opponents.
Skirk	DPS Skirk's permafreeze playstyle can happily accommodate Xingqiu as he has one of the best Hydro applications in the game.
Wriothesley	DPS In a freeze team, Xingqiu becomes one of Wriothesley's preferred teammates with the pair's consistent Freeze application, with Xingqiu's application strong enough to refreeze the enemy when Wriothesley shatters them.
Lauma	Sub-DPS Xingqiu brings solid Hydro DMG and application that can help facilitate Lunar-Bloom. Xingqiu also has some form of healing that can help mitigate some of Bloom's damage.

Xingqiu Vaporize Teams

Sub-DPS	Main DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support	Sub-DPS/ Support
Xingqiu	Hu Tao	Yelan	Zhongli
Xingqiu	Mavuika	Bennett	Xilonen

Xingqiu's frequent Hydro application lets him slot well into Vaporize teams, where he enables the Main Pyro DPS to hit enemies for amplified damage.

He is usually also paired with another Hydro unit like Yelan as that double-downs on the Vaporize reaction's DPS.

Xingqiu Hyperbloom Teams

Sub-DPS	Main DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support	Sub-DPS/ Support
Xingqiu	Alhaitham	Nahida	Shinobu
Xingqiu	Raiden	Nahida	Traveler (Dendro)
Xingqiu	Nahida	Lauma	Ineffa

Xingqiu's Hydro application is often enough to function as the sole Hydro applicator in a Hyperbloom team, and performs well due to both the frequency of his application and the damage reduction from his Elemental Burst.

Xingqiu Electro-Charged Teams

Sub-DPS	Main DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support	Sub-DPS/ Support
Xingqiu	Ayato	Ororon	Sucrose
Xingqiu	Raiden	Kazuha	Fischl

In Electro-Charged teams, Xingqiu helps provide Electro-Charge procs to enemies with his abilities as they hone in on them at frequent intervals.

This is also often amplified by the presence of a buffer Anemo unit like Kazuha or Sucrose.

Xingqiu Freeze Teams

Sub-DPS	Main DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support	Sub-DPS/ Support
Xingqiu	Skirk	Shenhe	Escoffier
Xingqiu	Ayaka	Shenhe	Kokomi
Xingqiu	Wriothesley	Shenhe	Kazuha

Due to the overwhelming amount of Cryo in Freeze teams, Xingqiu's Hydro Application is usually sought after since it can keep enemies Frozen and keep them from harming the team.

Xingqiu Best Constellations

Fabulae Textile

Constellation and Effects

	Xingqiu's Constellations
C1	The Scent Remained Increases the maximum number of Rain Swords by 1.
C2	Rainbow Upon the Azure Sky Extends the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3s. Decreases the Hydro RES of enemies hit by sword rain attacks by 15% for 4s.
C3	Weaver of Verses Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Raincutter by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Evilsoother Throughout the duration of Guhua Sword: Raincutter, the DMG dealt by Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen is increased by 50%.
C5	Embrace of Rain Increases the Level of Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	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 enemies.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C2	★★☆	• Reduces enemy Hydro Resistance during Xingqiu's Elemental Burst. • Increases the duration oh his Elemental burst, which just means more damage.
C6	★★★	• Xingqiu regenerates 3 energy for every last hit of his Elemental Burst. • Unlocking this can replace Sacrificial Sword with a more damaging weapon.

Less Energy and More Damage at C6

Unlocking Xingqiu's 6th constellation open ups his choices on what he can use for Swords. Pre C6 Xingqiu needs the Sacrificial Sword to ensure he has full energy after his Elemental Burst goes off-cooldown. With C6 you unlock more damage-dealing options like the Primordial Jade Cutter as the best weapon.

Xingqiu Talents and How to Use

Normal Attack

Normal Attack: Guhua Style
Perform up to 5 rapid strikes. Charge Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes. Plunge Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging enemies along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Attribute	Effect (Lvl 1)
1-Hit DMG	46.6%
2-Hit DMG	47.6%
3-Hit DMG	28.6%+28.6%
4-Hit DMG	56.0%
5-Hit DMG	35.9%+35.9%
Charged Attack DMG	46.3%+56.2%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost	20.0
Plunge DMG	63.9%
Low/High Plunge DMG	128%/160%

More Suited as a Sub-DPS

Genshin - Xingqiu

Xingqiu's Normal Attacks have lackluster DMG for him to be a Main DPS. While he can do Normal Attacks while his Elemental Burst is activated, it is much more effective to switch to a Main DPS character who can provide reactions that compliment Xingqiu's Burst.

Elemental Skill

Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen
Xingqiu performs twin strikes with his swords, dealing Hydro DMG. At the same time, this 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. ・Increases the character's resistance to interruption. 20% of Xingqiu's Hydro DMG Bonus will be converted to additional DMG Reduction for the Rain Sword. 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. Flavor Text: "Easier to slay a rain dragon than to sever the rain."

Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen

Xingqiu performs twin strikes with his swords, dealing Hydro DMG. At the same time, this 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.
・Increases the character's resistance to interruption.
20% of Xingqiu's Hydro DMG Bonus will be converted to additional DMG Reduction for the Rain Sword.
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.

Flavor Text:
"Easier to slay a rain dragon than to sever the rain."

Attribute	Effect (Lvl 1)
Skill DMG	168% + 191%
Damage Reduction Ratio	20%
Duration	15s
CD	21s

Powerful Hydro Support

Elemental Skill: Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen

Xingqiu's Elemental Skill and Burst provide powerful defensive and offensive support. Using Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen, is a great way to easily set up elemental reactions and provide Hydro DMG while also reducing incoming DMG and increasing resistance to interruption!

Be Careful Around Cryo Enemies

Genshin - Xingqiu Elemental Skill - Frozen

Take care when fighting Cryo enemies as his Elemental Skill does apply Wet to Xingqiu, making him susceptible to elemental reactions like Freeze.

Rain Swords Apply Wet Status

Genshin Impact - Xingqiu Applying Wet to Enemies with his Rain Swords
Keep in mind that your Rain Swords apply the Wet status to the enemies if you are in close proximity. This might be detrimental for you if you are setting up certain reactions.

Elemental Burst

Guhua Sword: Raincutter
Initiate Rainbow Bladework and fight using an illusory sword rain, while creating the maximum number of Rain Swords. 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. Flavor Text: The "Way of the Rain Cutter" is one of the esoteric secret techniques of the Guhua Sect.

Guhua Sword: Raincutter

Initiate Rainbow Bladework and fight using an illusory sword rain, while creating the maximum number of Rain Swords.

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.

Flavor Text:
The "Way of the Rain Cutter" is one of the esoteric secret techniques of the Guhua Sect.

Attribute	Effect (Lvl 1)
Sword Rain DMG	54.3%
Duration	15s
CD	20s
Energy Cost	80

Elemental Enabler For Reactions

Elemental Burst: Guhua Sword Raincutter

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst, Raincutter, rains down multiple hits of Hydro DMG to the enemy, and procs whenever you use Normal Attacks with your active character.

These swords individually apply Hydro to the enemy, which makes it a great tool to set up reliable reactions for your teammates.

Consistent Hydro Application for Elemental Reactions

Genshin Impact - Xingqiu Elemental Enabler Vaporize
Pairing Xingqiu's Elemental Burst with Pyro characters like Diluc, Klee or Hu Tao is best to set up rapid Vaporize reactions. Likewise, pairing Xingqiu with Cryo characters like Ayaka or Chongyun can set up a Freeze party composition to lock down the battlefield.

Passive Talent 1

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.

Passive Talent 2

Blades Amidst Raindrops
Xingqiu gains 20% Hydro DMG Bonus.

Passive Talent 3

Flash of Genius (Xingqiu)
When Xingqiu crafts Character Talent Materials, he has a 25% chance to refund a portion of the crafting materials used.

Use When Crafting Character Talent Materials

Genshin - Xingqiu Passive Skill

Xingqiu has the Passive Skill “Flash of Genius”, which grants a chance of regaining a portion of the crafting materials used in creating Character Talent Materials.

Since the materials used require grinding in domains to collect and usually require resin, it's best to exhaust as few as possible with each item crafted.

Xingqiu Ascension and Talent Materials

Xingqiu Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Silk Flower ×3 Varunada Lazurite Sliver ×1 Damaged Mask ×3
Lv.40→Lv.50	Silk Flower ×10 Varunada Lazurite Fragment ×3 Damaged Mask ×15 Cleansing Heart ×2
Lv.50→Lv.60	Silk Flower ×20 Varunada Lazurite Fragment ×6 Stained Mask ×12 Cleansing Heart ×4
Lv.60→Lv.70	Silk Flower ×30 Varunada Lazurite Chunk ×3 Stained Mask ×18 Cleansing Heart ×8
Lv.70→Lv.80	Silk Flower ×45 Varunada Lazurite Chunk ×6 Ominous Mask ×12 Cleansing Heart ×12
Lv.80→Lv.90	Silk Flower ×60 Varunada Lazurite Gemstone ×6 Ominous Mask ×24 Cleansing Heart ×20

Xingqiu Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Wed/Fri/Sun Teachings of Gold	Hilichurls Damaged Mask	Lupus Boreas Challenge Reward Tail of Boreas
Guide to Gold	Stained Mask
Philosophies of Gold	Ominous Mask

Talent Materials per Level

How to Get Xingqiu

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Xingqiu is available at a normal rate on all Wish Banners except Beginner's Wish. This means you can get him from Wanderlust Invocation, and Epitome Invocation.

Xingqiu was last available as a Rate-Up character during Phase 1 of Version 6.1 in Nefer and Furina's banners, which ran from October 22, 2025 until November 11, 2025.

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Bought From the Starglitter Exchange

Months	Characters and Weapons
January July	Blackcliff Weapon Series
February August	Royal Weapon Series
March September	Blackcliff Weapon Series
April October	Royal Weapon Series
May November	Blackcliff Weapon Series
June December	Royal Weapon Series

Xingqiu can also be bought in the Starglitter Exchange when he's available! He can be traded for 34 Masterless Starglitter.

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Xingqiu's In-Game Information

Xingqiu Character Profile

Nation	Liyue
Title	Juvenile Galant
Vision	Hydro
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Height	Medium Boy
Faction	Feiyun Commerce Guild
Constellation	Fabulae Textile
Birthday	October 9
Special Dish	All-Delicacy Parcels
Story Quest	Chapter: Fabulae Textile Act 1: Bookworm Swordsman

Xingqiu Voicelines

Thoughts About Xingqiu

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Albedo	Oh, Xingqiu? I find his written works quite interesting. The Yae Publishing House in Inazuma has been asking that I cooperate with a different author for greater royalties. Hmph, do I seem the type to be swayed by a few extra Mora?
Chongyun	I do admire Xingqiu for his devotion to chivalry and his martial arts proficiency. However - I must warn you that he definitely has a mean side, too. If you find that you fall foul of any of his antics, come to me and we'll form a "Victims of Xinggiu" alliance. There is strength in numbers.
Gaming	The Feiyun Commerce Guild's a longtime client of the Secure Transport Agency. The older brother's the one who usually takes care of business with us, but there was one time when Xingqiu piped up with a question for me. So I start rambling away, giving him all the routes and delivery dates for all their recent orders... Turns out all he wanted to know was when the Wanwen Bookhouse is getting their next delivery in, hahaha...
Ganyu	You mean the boy in the blue jacket from the Feiyun Commerce Guild? He's nothing like his father and brother, doesn't seem to care about the textile business at all. Seems it's because as far as he's concerned, there are more important things for him to be doing. Of course, I'm merely speculating...
Hu Tao	I hear master Xingqiu is writing a book? Standard novella, or a ghost story? I think I should go tell him about all the things I run into - that'd make for a really good read!
Keqing	I've heard his story — he was born into a well-to-do family, but wasn't keen on the family business, so he now devotes his time to being an envoy of justice. I have huge respect for that! Not everyone has the guts to follow their dreams when it means breaking with a long-standing family tradition.
Lan Yan	I've run into master Xingqiu several times in the mountains. He wasn't accompanied by anyone from the Feiyun Commerce Guild, so it never seemed like official business. After those chance encounters, he often brought me copies of the newest supernatural novels, and I promised to never tell anyone. Except... I definitely just told you, didn't I? Please keep that secret for the both of us, Traveler!
Ningguang	The second son of the Feiyun Commerce Guild. People like him can't stand the sight of me, which is only to be expected. I have no intention of troubling him either. Those who have different beliefs should not work together.
Shenhe	I've seen him lean over to you and whisper things in your ear. If he dares threaten you, I will make sure he... Hmm? You mean it's just an in-joke between friends? Genuinely...?
Yanfei	The Feiyun Commerce Guild is one of my oldest clients. Their approach to business is meticulous and thorough, and every business meeting I've had with them has always been attended by the head of the house himself. Last time, though, I happened to meet their youngest, Xinggiu. To my complete surprise, the lad had no trouble whatsoever keeping up with my train of thought. He was very eloquent, too, and had excellent manners. Mm, definitely not a simpleton.
Yelan	Of course I remember him— the young master of the Feiyun Commerce Guild. I have dealings with his family all the time. Who knows... maybe one day, he'll be outsmarting everyone around him, too.
Yun Jin	Oh, so you are also acquainted with Xinggiu? Haha, he is quite the clever one, and with a sharp wit as well. The moment you let your guard down, you're at risk of becoming the butt of one of his practical jokes... Don't say I didn't warn you.

Xingqiu's Thoughts About Others

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Albedo	About Albedo I've thought of all the illustrations I want for each of the major event in the next three volumes! I should write my thoughts down before I forget them, and send them to Mr. Kreideprinz...
Beidou	About Beidou I have great respect for Lady Beidou. I just wish she wouldn't call me "kid" and ruffle my hair each time she sees me.
Chongyun	About Chongyun Ah, deat Chongyun. Though he understands me quite well, one has to exercise caution when teaming up with him to go on a quest. He is making good progress in the martial arts, but I would say that he hasn't quite internalized the chivalric code yet... He needs more practice. Especially at eating spicy food...
Gaming	About Gaming Gaming's work has all the trappings of a chivalric hero. Picture the scene, on a dark and moonless night, a lone young figure clad in black stands fearless on a secluded country road. They say his mastery of the martial arts is unparalleled, and the mythical beast by his side always does his bidding... Bandits and brigands beware, for none who challenge him come away unscathed... When he has the time, I'd love to hear more about his experiences as a guard. You should come along too.
Hu Tao	About Hu Tao Ah yes, the young lady who is now the Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. If you're asking what I think about her as a person... Well, there are all sorts of rumors about the way she works. But I think if you really want to understand someone, you need to find out what they are really after.
Ningguang	About Ningguang In her capacity as the Tianquan, I am obliged to respect her. Otherwise, it could create issues for my father and brother. On a personal level? Let me think... I think I will go with "No comment," I shan't speak ill of others.
Qiqi	About Qiqi I've always thought there is more to Qiqi than meets the eye. But it's impossible to have a conversation with her when Baizhu's around. Hmm... We could wait till Baizhu makes a home call to one of his other patients and corner her.
Shenhe	About Shenhe I find that Miss Shenhe seems to look at me somewhat fiercely, so I daren't approach her lightly. Bizarre, did I inadvertently upset her? Or maybe... upset someone close to her?
Xiangling	About Xiangling When you first spot Xiangling out and about, the first thing you should do is check the look on her face. Especially when she's just coming back from collecting new ingredients — the more excited she looks, the more dangerous it is to approach. Because if she sees you, she'll force you to taste-test her latest concoction... I usually get Chongyun to handle these situations, hehe...
Xinyan	About Xinyan Where does Xinyan perform? Anywhere from Chihu Rock to Yujing Terrace — no spot is untouched by her disruptive presence... A quiet day when I can curl up with a good book is a rare treasure indeed.
Yelan	About Yelan Have you heard the expression "same person, different face"? Ms. Yelan gives me precisely this feeling. When she came to visit my family, my father and brother treated her with respect, and she was pleasant and polite in return. She seemed like a kind and mature young lady to me. But when I saw her elesewhere, she gave me a completely different impression.
Yun Jin	About Yun Jin When Yun Jin drinks a beverage she is fond of, she will be inspired to write a new play. So, I keep a jar of tea leaves under my bed at all times, ready to deliver to her on the day that her inspiration dries up. This way, I shall never run out of heroic tales to listen to!
Zhongli	About Zhongli My father and brother entertained that gentleman as a guest once. From the way they were acting, he must be a very high-profile figure indeed. I also heard that he directs funerals for the adepti, so he must surely have great depth to his character. We should do some digging and see what we can find out about him!

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I want a new skin in chinese or japanese style for him. Hoyo, please...

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Anonymous 9 months

Anyone do a list of recommended C6 weapons? I'm thinking R5 Amenoma Kageuchi... but may not be BiS. Any other alternatives?

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