Theorylytics
Tartaglia

hydro · Bow

Tartaglia

Main DPS

VS
Xingqiu

hydro · Sword

Xingqiu

Sub-DPS

Tartaglia vs Xingqiu

On-field Hydro enabler vs. the ultimate off-field support

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Tartaglia if…

  • In high-investment speedrun teams for massive frontloaded damage
  • When fighting groups where Riptide's AoE outclasses single-target rain swords
  • If you want to play a dedicated on-field carry with a complex kit

Pick Xingqiu if…

  • In literally any team that needs Hydro without taking field time
  • When you need damage reduction and interrupt resistance for your carry
  • In F2P teams where 5-star investment is limited
Verdict

Xingqiu is the most versatile unit in the game and fits almost everywhere. Childe is a specialized powerhouse who beats Xingqiu in AoE scenarios but requires a team built entirely around his specific needs.

At a Glance

Tartaglia
Stat
Xingqiu
Mandatory
On-field Time
MinimalWinner
High (Frontloaded)
Hydro App
High (Sustained)
None
Defensive Utility
Dmg Reduction / HealWinner
High (Nuke)Winner
Burst Damage
Consistent (DoT)
ExcellentWinner
Multi-Target
Single-Target focused
Strict Stance management
Cooling Down
Standard Skill CDWinner
5-Star
Rarity
4-StarWinner
High (Crit)
Ease of Build
Moderate (ER first)Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Tartaglia

Strengths
  • Best on-field Hydro application in the game — enables team-wide Vaporize non-stop
  • Elemental Burst resets Skill CD on hit in Ranged Stance, enabling fast rotations
  • Riptide status propagates AoE Hydro DMG independently of his attacks
Weaknesses
  • Elemental Skill has a long cooldown if he stays in Melee Stance too long
  • Rotation timing is strict — requires practice to optimize Burst reset windows
  • Energy-hungry Burst (60 cost); needs supports that funnel particles or high ER

Xingqiu

Strengths
  • One of the best options for Hydro application.
  • Elemental Skill provides damage reduction, interruption resistance, and healing, giving Xingqiu strong supportive utility.
Weaknesses
  • Requires a lot of Energy for Xingqiu's Elemental Burst.
  • Elemental Skill has a long 21-second cooldown, limiting use.
  • Can accidentally freeze himself due to the self-Hydro application of his Elemental Skill.

Shared Team Members

XianglingXiangling

With Tartaglia

Xiangling is the primary damage dealer in Childe's 'International' team, where Childe's fast Hydro application allows her Pyronado to Vaporize every hit. Childe provides the Hydro aura, while Xiangling provides the massive off-field Pyro damage that makes the team top-tier.

With Xingqiu

Xiangling is the standard Pyro partner for Xingqiu in National team variants, where Xingqiu's Raincutter ensures Xiangling's Pyronado triggers Vaporize consistently. Their synergy provides a stable floor of Hydro and Pyro application for the entire team's rotation.

Best Builds (Signature)

Tartaglia

Weapon

Polar Star

Artifacts

Heart of Depth

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

Hydro DMG Bonus

Circlet

CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER% (100–130%)

Xingqiu

Weapon

Primordial Jade Cutter

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed Fate

Sands

Energy Recharge / ATK %

Goblet

Hydro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge (to breakpoint) > CRIT Rate / DMG > ATK %

Who Should You Pull?

Tartaglia
Pull Tartaglia if…
  • In high-investment speedrun teams for massive frontloaded damage
  • When fighting groups where Riptide's AoE outclasses single-target rain swords
  • If you want to play a dedicated on-field carry with a complex kit
Tartaglia Full Guide
Xingqiu
Pull Xingqiu if…
  • In literally any team that needs Hydro without taking field time
  • When you need damage reduction and interrupt resistance for your carry
  • In F2P teams where 5-star investment is limited
Xingqiu Full Guide