Xiangling vs Xinyan
The undisputed Pyro sub-DPS vs. the struggling Physical support
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Xiangling if…
- In any team that wants to win efficiently
- When you have access to The Catch or high-refinement Favonius
- If you want the best Pyro application in the game
Pick Xinyan if…
- Only if you are running a Physical Main DPS like Eula
- If you need a Pyro shielder and Thoma/Dehya are unavailable
- For very specific C6-based Charged Attack buffing
Xiangling is one of the game's best investments, while Xinyan is widely considered one of the worst. There is rarely a gameplay reason to choose Xinyan over Xiangling for Pyro damage.
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
Xinyan
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Xiangling
Bennett is Xiangling's indispensable battery, funneling Pyro particles from Passion Overload to fund her high-cost Pyronado. His Fantastic Voyage provides a massive flat ATK buff that Xiangling snapshots, ensuring her burst retains the bonus for its entire duration.
With Xinyan
As a Pyro DPS who scales with ATK, Xinyan relies on Bennett's Fantastic Voyage to make her Physical and Pyro damage competitive. His presence also activates Pyro Resonance, providing a persistent 25% ATK bonus that helps offset her split-scaling issues.
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
Redhorn Stonethresher
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK % / Energy Recharge
Goblet
Physical DMG
Circlet
CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK % > Energy Recharge > DEF %
Who Should You Pull?
- In any team that wants to win efficiently
- When you have access to The Catch or high-refinement Favonius
- If you want the best Pyro application in the game
- Only if you are running a Physical Main DPS like Eula
- If you need a Pyro shielder and Thoma/Dehya are unavailable
- For very specific C6-based Charged Attack buffing