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Xianyun, formerly known as the Cloud Retainer, steps into the playable character roster in Genshin Impact' s 4.4 version update, coinciding with the annual flagship event, the Lantern Rite. Anticipation has been building among players, some eagerly looking forward to having her as a playable option, while others are keen on utilizing her support abilities.
Primarily a support character, Xianyun focuses on enhancing plunging damage for her team members while offering healing effects to all teammates, with both area-of-effect and specific benefits to the active character, predominantly through her elemental burst. For players contemplating significant investments in this character, the question arises of whether it's worthwhile to unlock her constellations to further amplify her support capabilities. In terms of deciding about pulling for Xianyun's constellations or allocating resources elsewhere, it's crucial to understand the specific benefits each constellation offers. Here's a breakdown of what players can expect from her constellations.
Are Xianyun Constellations Worth It In Genshin Impact?
When it comes to Xianyun's constellations, while her early constellations are worth considering, especially for players keen on investing in this character, they are not mandatory. While the initial two constellations enhance her support abilities and provide a bit more comfort, her fourth constellation may not be justifiable in terms of its impact and the resources required.
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Her sixth constellation becomes crucial for those interested in utilizing Xianyun as an on-field DPS character, especially when equipped with a high ATK% weapon or her own signature catalyst. It's a decision players should carefully make, considering the overall context of their team composition and playstyle. The constellations that increase her elemental skill (C5) and elemental burst (C3) levels are also not recommended to invest in.
C1 - Purifying Wind
- Effect: White Clouds at Dawn gains 1 additional charge.
- Importance: High
Xianyun's first constellation grants an additional charge to her elemental skill, allowing for more energy generation and, consequently, more consistent activation of her elemental burst. As such it can be considered as a "quality of life" constellation, especially for players that may otherwise struggle with her energy regeneration. Additionally, this constellation not only enhances her combat capabilities but also serves as a useful overworld exploration tool, if players often find themselves requiring to scale high terrain. However, it is worth noting that for this purpose specifically, Wanderer still will work more effectively.
C2 - Aloof From the World
- Effect: After using a Skyladder from White Clouds at Dawn, Xianyun's ATK will be increased by 20% for 15s. Additionally, the effects of the Passive Talent "Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm" will be enhanced: When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 400% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 18,000. Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s.
- Importance: Priority
Alongside being her lengthiest constellation, Xianyun's second constellation is where she also sees the benefits, as it boosts both her own ATK stat and the plunging damage buff she provides. Accordingly, as she entirely scales with ATK stat, this amplifies her healing abilities and enhances her support role, enabling other characters in the party to benefit from increased damage output. Many players might find this to be an optimal stopping point for constellations, striking a balance between power and resource efficiency.
C4 - Mystery Millet Gourmet
- Effect: After using Skyladder 1/2/3 times during one White Clouds at Dawn Cloud Transmogrification state, when a Driftcloud Wave unleashed during that instance hits an opponent, it will heal all nearby party members for 50%/80%/150% of Xianyun's ATK. This effect can be triggered once every 5s.
- Importance: Low
The fourth constellation focuses solely on increasing Xianyun's healing potential, as it allows her to heal the the team members additionally. Despite the apparent benefits on paper, considering her already substantial healing capabilities and the potentially high investment required to reach this constellation, it becomes a low-priority choice.
C6 - Cloudkeeper's Spirit
- Effect: After Xianyun uses 1/2/3 Skyladders within one Cloud Transmogrification caused by White Clouds at Dawn, the CRIT DMG of a Driftcloud Wave created in this instance of Cloud Transmogrification will be increased by 15%/35%/70%. Within 16s after Xianyun has used Stars Gather at Dusk, White Clouds at Dawn will not enter CD. This effect will be canceled once she has used White Clouds at Dawn 8 times.
- Importance: Medium / Depends
The sixth and final constellation, much like those of many other support characters, presents a mixed scenario as it focuses turning a primarily support character to a DPS character, similar to the sixth constellation of Kazuha. Its value depends on whether players intend to utilize Xianyun as an on-field DPS character. If players view her primarily as a support character and aim to synergize her with other DPS characters, Her sixth constellation does not present much value and can be easily skipped. On the other hand, if players are interested in utilizing Xianyun as a main DPS / or ultimately want to keep her on-field for the most part as an Elemental Reaction driver, it could be worth consideration, as this constellation particularly focuses on increasing Xianyun's own damage, and is focused on utilizing her Elemental Skill as often as possible. Ultimately, the decision should align with the preferred playstyle and team dynamics of each individual player.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
