Xingqiu's damage primarily scales off of Attack (ATK%) and Critical (CRIT) stats, making these the most crucial attributes for maximizing his combat effectiveness.
Primary Damage Scaling Attributes
For any player looking to enhance Xingqiu's impressive off-field Hydro application and damage, focusing on the following stats is essential:
- Attack (ATK%): This is the foundational stat for Xingqiu's damage output. Both his Elemental Skill, "Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen," and his powerful Elemental Burst, "Guhua Sword: Raincutter," which summons continuous Rainswords, directly scale their damage based on his total Attack stat. Therefore, a high ATK% greatly amplifies the damage dealt by his hydro attacks.
- Critical Rate (CRIT Rate): Determines the likelihood of his attacks dealing critical damage. A balanced Critical Rate ensures that his consistent Rainsword attacks frequently land critical hits.
- Critical Damage (CRIT DMG): Multiplies the damage dealt when a critical hit occurs. Once a good Critical Rate is established, stacking Critical Damage significantly boosts his overall damage numbers.
While Xingqiu does derive some utility from HP%, such as slight healing and interruption resistance through his Elemental Skill, this stat does not directly contribute to his damage scaling. His damage contribution comes overwhelmingly from his investment in ATK% and CRIT stats.
Optimizing Xingqiu's Damage
To maximize Xingqiu's damage, consider the following build priorities for artifacts and weapons:
Key Artifact Stats
When selecting artifacts for Xingqiu, prioritize main and sub stats that align with his damage scaling.
| Artifact Slot | Primary Main Stat | Desirable Sub Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Sands | Energy Recharge% or ATK% | CRIT Rate/DMG, ATK%, ER% |
| Goblet | Hydro DMG Bonus% | CRIT Rate/DMG, ATK%, ER% |
| Circlet | CRIT Rate% or CRIT DMG% | CRIT Rate/DMG, ATK%, ER% |
For the Sands of Eon, Energy Recharge% is often preferred if you struggle to consistently use his Elemental Burst, which is his main damage source. However, if energy needs are met through team composition or weapon choice, ATK% can provide a direct damage increase.
Weapon Considerations
Weapons that provide ATK%, Energy Recharge, or CRIT stats are ideal for Xingqiu. Swords like Sacrificial Sword (for Energy Recharge and Skill reset potential) or Mistsplitter Reforged (for high ATK and CRIT DMG) are popular choices that directly enhance his damage capabilities.
By focusing on these damage-centric attributes, players can unlock Xingqiu's full potential as a powerful off-field Hydro damage dealer and support character.
