Tier S Hydro Sub-DPS · Sword
Xingqiu Build Guide
Xingqiu is the king of off-field Hydro. His rainswords orbit the active character applying Hydro and reducing damage.
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⚡ Why This Build Works
Xingqiu excels as a Sub-DPS because Off-field Hydro applier — enables Vaporize, Freeze, Hyperbloom.. The combination of Emblem of Severed Fate (4pc) / 2pc HoD + 2pc Noblesse with Sacrificial Sword (R3+) maximizes their damage output, while the recommended substats (ER% > CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK%) ensure optimal stat distribution for the current meta.
Updated for Version 5.x
Best Build Overview
Best Weapon
Sacrificial Sword (R3+)
F2P Weapon
Sacrificial Sword / Favonius Sword
Best Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate (4pc) / 2pc HoD + 2pc Noblesse
Main Stats
ATK% or ER% Sands, Hydro DMG Goblet, CRIT Circlet
Sub Stats Priority
ER% > CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK%
Talent Priority
Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack
Team Role
Off-field Hydro applier — enables Vaporize, Freeze, Hyperbloom.
Rotation Guide
E (Skill, Sac proc) → E again → Q (Burst)
Best Team
Hu Tao + Xingqiu + Yelan + Zhongli / Raiden National
F2P Team
Xingqiu + Xiangling + Bennett + Chongyun