Xianyun vs Mizuki
Vertical mobility queen vs. Anemo healing consistency
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Xianyun if…
- To enable Plunge gameplay for characters like Diluc or Gaming
- When you need massive team-wide healing to counter Furina's drain
- For unparalleled world exploration and verticality
Pick Mizuki if…
- When you need better enemy grouping than Xianyun provides
- If you prefer consistent Anemo application without jumping
- In standard VV shred teams where Plunge buffs are irrelevant
Xianyun is a transformative support that defines a whole archetype, making her generally more valuable. Mizuki serves as a solid traditional Anemo healer but cannot compete with the unique Plunge mechanics Xianyun brings to the table.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Xianyun
- Strong Anemo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Mizuki
- Extremely simple to play mechanically, all you need to do is float around.
- Has healing built into her kit so no need to worry about sustain.
- Offers a unique playstyle as the first dedicated Swirl DPS and on-field PHEC buffer.
- Very static playstyle; she spends her Skill duration floating around with nearly no player input needed.
- Inability to use Normal Attacks in her Skill state means she can’t drive many of the best off-field PHEC damage dealers — significantly limiting both her teammate options and team damage ceiling.
- Overall a poor Swirl trigger; her Anemo application is too limited to maximize her potential as a Swirl DPS.
Shared Team Members
With Xianyun
Xianyun's continuous team-wide healing from her burst perfectly complements Furina's Fanfare mechanic, allowing the team to quickly reach maximum DMG buffs. She also enables Furina to use plunge attacks, adding another layer of utility and damage to the rotation.
With Mizuki
Mizuki benefits from Xianyun's constant healing and the RES shred provided by the Viridescent Venerer set. Xianyun's plunge buffs can also be utilized if Mizuki's kit allows for effective use of plunging mechanics during his field time.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Crane's Echoing Call
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Sands
ATK % / Energy Recharge
Goblet
ATK %
Circlet
ATK %
Substats
Energy Recharge to requirements > ATK % > ATK > CRIT Rate with Favonius Codex
Weapon
Sunny Morning Sleep-In
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Sands
EM
Goblet
Anemo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
EM > CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- To enable Plunge gameplay for characters like Diluc or Gaming
- When you need massive team-wide healing to counter Furina's drain
- For unparalleled world exploration and verticality
- When you need better enemy grouping than Xianyun provides
- If you prefer consistent Anemo application without jumping
- In standard VV shred teams where Plunge buffs are irrelevant