Xiao vs Chasca
The Vigilant Yaksha vs. the Natlan Peacekeeper
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Xiao if…
- Against large groups of enemies that can be easily staggered by plunges
- If you have a fully built Xianyun + Faruzan core
- When you want to feel the weight of heavy, grounded Anemo hits
Pick Chasca if…
- In teams with multiple off-field elements (Pyro/Hydro/Cryo/Electro)
- For Natlan exploration where her mechanics are boosted
- When you want a carry who is less reliant on a specific energy battery
Chasca is a more versatile, modern carry that thrives on elemental variety, while Xiao remains a specialized powerhouse for pure Anemo brute force. Chasca is generally easier to fit into diverse rosters.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Xiao
- Xiao’s basic combos require little skill
- Xiao’s Plunging Attacks have a large AoE
- His teammates require minimal investment but excel at high investment
- Xiao has limited free weapon options
- As a Burst-reliant damage dealer, Xiao requires intentional Energy management
- Xiao’s teammates are limited by his long field time
Chasca
- Strong Anemo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Xiao
Furina's Salon Solitaire pets provide consistent off-field damage and Hydro application while her Fanfare mechanic boosts Xiao's Anemo plunges. Xiao's natural HP drain during his Bane of All Evil helps stack Fanfare stacks rapidly, maximizing the team-wide DMG bonus.
With Chasca
Chasca relies on Furina to provide the Hydro element needed for her multi-elemental conversion mechanics. The incoming healing from a required team-wide healer, coupled with Furina's buffs, allows Chasca's specialized projectiles to deal massive damage.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Artifacts
Vermillion Hereafter
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Anemo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate ≥ 60% > CRIT DMG > ATK% > ER% to 160%
Weapon
Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage
Artifacts
Obsidian Codex
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- Against large groups of enemies that can be easily staggered by plunges
- If you have a fully built Xianyun + Faruzan core
- When you want to feel the weight of heavy, grounded Anemo hits
- In teams with multiple off-field elements (Pyro/Hydro/Cryo/Electro)
- For Natlan exploration where her mechanics are boosted
- When you want a carry who is less reliant on a specific energy battery