Xingqiu vs Furina
The hydro-app swordmaster vs. the versatile Archon of buffs
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Xingqiu if…
- In Vaporize teams (Hu Tao/Yoimiya) that need the absolute fastest Hydro app
- When your team lacks a healer/shielder and needs damage reduction
- In F2P teams where 4-star constellations are easier to get
Pick Furina if…
- In any team that can include a group-healer to stack her Fanfare
- When you want to significantly boost the damage of every team member
- In exploration for the ability to walk on water
Furina is the stronger unit for overall team damage and meta versatility, but Xingqiu is still indispensable for specific teams that need his defensive utility and unrivaled Hydro speed. They are often best used together.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Xingqiu
- One of the best options for Hydro application.
- Elemental Skill provides damage reduction, interruption resistance, and healing, giving Xingqiu strong supportive utility.
- 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.
Furina
- Strong Hydro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Xingqiu
Xingqiu and Yelan form the 'Double Hydro' core, which significantly reduces the Energy Recharge requirements for both via Hydro particles. Together, they provide relentless Hydro application and a massive single-target damage increase through their coordinated attacks.
With Furina
Furina benefits from the Hydro Resonance provided by Yelan, which increases her Max HP and subsequently her Skill damage and Fanfare-related buffs. This duo offers exceptional off-field pressure and ensures nearly 100% Hydro uptime for any on-field driver.
Best Builds (Signature)
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 %
Weapon
Splendor of Tranquil Waters
Artifacts
Golden Troupe
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- In Vaporize teams (Hu Tao/Yoimiya) that need the absolute fastest Hydro app
- When your team lacks a healer/shielder and needs damage reduction
- In F2P teams where 4-star constellations are easier to get
- In any team that can include a group-healer to stack her Fanfare
- When you want to significantly boost the damage of every team member
- In exploration for the ability to walk on water