Xingqiu's Off-Field DPS build centers on his ability to deal damage and apply an immense amount of Hydro off-field with his Burst. His Energy Recharge needs can change a lot based on team and constellations, and so do his list of recommended weapons. As such this serves a general idea of which weapons are most viable on Xingqiu.
Rotations:
Quick:
Longer Rotation (C4+): *
*One can use the Book trick method instead of the final which involves pausing the game by opening a menu for a second to allow him to collect the particles.
Regarding Weapon Choices:
Sacrificial Sword: Despite this weapon providing the most energy for Xingqiu himself, it is a selfish weapon that extends rotation times which is a loss in team DPS. However, if you aren't worried about damage, its comfort is unparalleled as long as it is [R4+].
Athame Artis: If you are able to meet Energy Recharge requirements, this weapon outperforms by a large enough margin to mention here.
Primordial Jade Cutter: If you are able to meet Energy Recharge requirements, this weapon outperforms by a large enough margin to mention here.
Freedom-Sworn: In a team where Xingqiu consistently triggers reactions (most commonly Bloom or Electro-Charged) and the team benefits from 's buff, this becomes competitive with for Xingqiu's best weapon assuming you are able to meet Energy Recharge requirements.
Regarding Artifact Choices:
Sets
Emblem of Severed Fate (4): This set falls off in terms of damage if Xingqiu has less than 130% Energy Recharge.
Noblesse Oblige (4): Offers party-wide Flat ATK boost, you can use this set on Xingqiu if nobody else on the party is able to use it better. If someone else on the team already has (4), (4) should not be used.
Blizzard Strayer (4): Outperforms on Freeze Teams. However, it is generally not recommended to farm specifically for this set.
Substats
Energy Recharge: Prioritize first if you can't Burst off cooldown
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Xingqiu's Off-Field DPS build centers on his ability to deal damage and apply an immense amount of Hydro off-field with his Burst. His Energy Recharge needs can change a lot based on team and constellations, and so do his list of recommended weapons. As such this serves a general idea of which weapons are most viable on Xingqiu.
Rotations:
Quick:
Longer Rotation (C4+): *
*One can use the Book trick method instead of the final which involves pausing the game by opening a menu for a second to allow him to collect the particles.
Regarding Weapon Choices:
Athame Artis: If using Xingqiu with an on-field unit that benefits from ATK% this weapon is definitively Xingqiu's best option.
Finale of the Deep: With a healer that can reliably clear the Bond of Life, this weapon ranks equal to or above .
Freedom-Sworn: In a team where Xingqiu consistently triggers reactions (most commonly Bloom or Electro-Charged) and the team benefits from 's buff, this ranks above .
Regarding Artifact Choices:
Sets
Emblem of Severed Fate (4): This set falls off in terms of damage if Xingqiu has less than 130% Energy Recharge.
Noblesse Oblige (4): Offers party-wide Flat ATK boost, you can use this set on Xingqiu if nobody else on the party is able to use it better. If someone else on the team already has (4), (4) should not be used.
Blizzard Strayer (4): Outperforms on Freeze Teams. However, it is generally not recommended to farm specifically for this set.
Substats
Energy Recharge: Prioritize first if you can't Burst off cooldown