Xiangling vs Dehya
The off-field Pyro queen vs. the defensive tank
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Xiangling if…
- When you need raw damage to clear timed content like Abyss
- In teams with Bennett where she can snapshot his massive buff
- For the most consistent Pyro application available
Pick Dehya if…
- In Ganyu Burn-Melt teams for interruption resistance
- When you need a unit that literally cannot die to field hazards
- For a comfy, slow-paced Burgeon trigger alternative to Thoma
Xiangling is the superior damage dealer by a massive margin. Dehya only finds value in niche teams that value her unique 'damage mitigation' and interruption resistance over raw offensive output.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Xiangling
- Free character from Spiral Abyss — every account has access to her
- Pyronado is one of the most powerful off-field DPS abilities in the entire game
- Works in virtually every reaction team: National, Vaporize, Melt, and Overloaded
- High Energy cost Burst (80) requires heavy ER investment or consistent battery support
- Off-field Pyro application without player control — reactive rather than proactive
- No personal defensive utility — needs a healer or shielder alongside her
Dehya
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Xiangling
Bennett is the essential core for Xiangling, providing the energy required to use her Burst off-cooldown and the ATK buff she snapshots for massive damage. Their synergy is the foundation of the 'National' team and its many powerful variations.
With Dehya
Bennett helps compensate for Dehya's lower ATK scaling and provides the Pyro energy needed to keep her Burst available. His healing also complements Dehya's damage-mitigation role, ensuring the team stays healthy while she takes hits for others.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
The Catch
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
Sands
Energy Recharge
Goblet
Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet
CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Substats
ER% (until 200%) > CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK%
Weapon
Favonius Greatsword
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
Sands
HP %
Goblet
HP %
Circlet
HP %
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- When you need raw damage to clear timed content like Abyss
- In teams with Bennett where she can snapshot his massive buff
- For the most consistent Pyro application available
- In Ganyu Burn-Melt teams for interruption resistance
- When you need a unit that literally cannot die to field hazards
- For a comfy, slow-paced Burgeon trigger alternative to Thoma