Overview
Xianyun's burst creates Starwicker that buffs plunge attack damage and heals the active character. Her skill launches characters for plunge attacks. Buff scales with Xianyun's ATK-build ATK% and ER (160%+). She enables plunge teams that were previously niche to compete in endgame content.
How to Play
Cast burst for plunge buff and healing, use skill to launch your plunge DPS, then swap to Xiao/Gaming/Wanderer for plunge spam. Xianyun stays off-field after setup. Refresh burst every 16 seconds. Pair with Faruzan for Anemo RES shred on plunge Anemo DPS.
Optimal Rotation
Faruzan Skill/Burst → Xianyun Burst → Xianyun Skill (launch) → Xiao Burst → Xiao plunge spam → Xiao Skill → plunge combo → refresh Xianyun burst → repeat. In Gaming teams: Bennett Burst → Xianyun setup → Gaming burst and plunge combo.
F2P Options
Sacrificial Fragments or Thrilling Tales are F2P catalysts. Noblesse 4pc is farmable. C0 Xianyun fully enables Xiao plunge teams-C2 is a significant upgrade but not required. Xiao benefits most from her release.
Common Mistakes
Using Xianyun without plunge DPS-buff only affects plunge attacks. Building HP over ATK%-plunge buff scales with ATK. Too little ER-70 energy burst needs 160%+ ER. Running Xianyun in non-plunge teams-her kit is specialized for plunge compositions.