Xianyun
Passerine Herald
- Anemo
- Catalyst
- 5★
- Liyue
- Ascension stat: ATK%
One of the Mighty and Illuminated Adepti of Jueyun, known as "Cloud Retainer." Expert in all kinds of mechanical contraptions, her heart now turns towards the affairs of the mortal world, through which she walks under the name "Xianyun."
What it costs to finish this character
Ascension alone: 760 resin (boss drops only) · talents alone: 590 resin.
Talent domain: Gold, open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.
A Crown of Insight is needed for the tenth level of each talent, and crowns are not farmable at any resin price — they come from events.
Materials and mora above are exact, straight from the game’s own tables. The resin figure and the day count divide by an average drop per run, which the game does not publish — they are a community-measured mean, not a promise.
Materials
| Material | Total |
|---|---|
 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone | 6 |
 Cloudseam Scale | 46 |
 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk | 9 |
 Forbidden Curse Scroll | 36 |
 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment | 9 |
 Sealed Scroll | 30 |
 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver | 1 |
 Clearwater Jade | 168 |
 Divining Scroll | 18 |
| Mora | 420,000 |
| Material | Total |
|---|---|
 Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom | 6 |
 Crown of Insight | 1 |
 Philosophies of Gold | 38 |
| Forbidden Curse Scroll | 31 |
 Guide to Gold | 21 |
| Sealed Scroll | 22 |
 Teachings of Gold | 3 |
| Divining Scroll | 6 |
| Mora | 1,652,500 |
The talent table is for one ability. Levelling all three costs three times as much.
Talents
Word of Wind and Flower
Normal Attack
Summons swirling winds to perform up to 4 attacks, dealing Anemo DMG.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and launches a Breeze Bolt in a straight line that deals Anemo DMG to opponents along its path.
Plunging Attack
Gathers the power of Anemo and plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 40.3% | 43.3% | 46.3% | 50.4% | 53.4% | 56.4% | 60.5% | 64.5% | 68.5% | 72.5% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 38.9% | 41.8% | 44.7% | 48.6% | 51.5% | 54.4% | 58.3% | 62.2% | 66.1% | 69.9% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 48.9% | 52.5% | 56.2% | 61.1% | 64.8% | 68.4% | 73.3% | 78.2% | 83.1% | 88.0% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 64.9% | 69.8% | 74.7% | 81.1% | 86.0% | 90.9% | 97.4% | 103.9% | 110.4% | 116.9% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 123.1% | 132.4% | 141.6% | 153.9% | 163.1% | 172.4% | 184.7% | 197.0% | 209.3% | 221.6% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 61.5% | 66.1% | 72.7% | 77.3% | 82.6% | 89.9% | 97.1% | 104.4% | 112.3% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 113.63%/141.93% | 122.88%/153.49% | 132.13%/165.04% | 145.35%/181.54% | 154.59%/193.10% | 165.17%/206.30% | 179.70%/224.45% | 194.23%/242.61% | 208.77%/260.76% | 224.62%/280.57% |
White Clouds at Dawn
Xianyun enters the Cloud Transmogrification state, in which she will not take Fall DMG, and uses Skyladder once.
In this state, her Plunging Attack will be converted into Driftcloud Wave instead, which deals AoE Anemo DMG and ends the Cloud Transmogrification state. This DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG.
Each use of Skyladder while in this state increases the DMG and AoE of the next Driftcloud Wave used.
Skyladder
Can be used while in mid-air. Xianyun leaps forward, dealing Anemo DMG to targets along her path.
During each Cloud Transmogrification state Xianyun enters, Skyladder may be used up to 3 times and only 1 instance of Skyladder DMG can be dealt to any one opponent.
If Skyladder is not used again in a short period, the Cloud Transmogrification state will be canceled.
If Xianyun does not use Driftcloud Wave while in this state, the next CD of White Clouds at Dawn will be decreased by 3s.
Do not shake Cloud Retainer's hand too tightly; cranes are quite adept at gripping.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 24.80% | 26.66% | 28.52% | 31.00% | 32.86% | 34.72% | 37.20% | 39.68% | 42.16% | 44.64% |
| Driftcloud Wave DMG | 116.0%/148.0%/337.6% | 124.7%/159.1%/362.9% | 133.4%/170.2%/388.2% | 145.0%/185.0%/422.0% | 153.7%/196.1%/447.3% | 162.4%/207.2%/472.6% | 174.0%/222.0%/506.4% | 185.6%/236.8%/540.2% | 197.2%/251.6%/573.9% | 208.8%/266.4%/607.7% |
| CD | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
Stars Gather at Dusk
Brings forth a sacred breeze that deals AoE Anemo DMG and heals all nearby characters based on Xianyun's ATK. It will also summon the "Starwicker" mechanism.
Starwicker
·Continuously follows the active character and periodically heals all nearby party members based on Xianyun's ATK.
·Starts with 8 stacks of Adeptal Assistance. While Adeptal Assistance is active, nearby active characters in the party will have their jump height increased.
·When the active character completes a Plunging Attack, Starwicker will consume 1 stack of Adeptal Assistance and deal AoE Anemo DMG.
Only 1 Starwicker can exist simultaneously.
This is the newest invention in the "Lunastar Artifices" series, of which previous creations include the Supreme Cuisine Machine, the Snowdrift Mechanism, the Supreme Housekeeping Machine, the Floating Toting Device, and the Bloom Pruner. This series was intended for young humans Cloud Retainer held in great esteem, and so was not designed with a certain half-adeptus in mind. However, when offered Starwicker, a certain female disciple of hers had these emotionless words to say: "No thank you."
Cloud Retainer thus had no choice but to keep it herself.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 108.0% | 116.1% | 124.2% | 135.0% | 143.1% | 151.2% | 162.0% | 172.8% | 183.6% | 194.4% |
| Starwicker DMG | 39.2% | 42.1% | 45.1% | 49.0% | 51.9% | 54.9% | 58.8% | 62.7% | 66.6% | 70.6% |
| Healing | 92.2% ATK+578 | 99.1% ATK+636 | 106.0% ATK+698 | 115.2% ATK+766 | 122.1% ATK+838 | 129.0% ATK+915 | 138.2% ATK+997 | 147.5% ATK+1083 | 156.7% ATK+1175 | 165.9% ATK+1271 |
| Continuous Healing | 43.0% ATK+270 | 46.2% ATK+297 | 49.5% ATK+326 | 53.8% ATK+357 | 57.0% ATK+391 | 60.2% ATK+427 | 64.5% ATK+465 | 68.8% ATK+506 | 73.1% ATK+548 | 77.4% ATK+593 |
| Duration | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s |
| CD | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s |
| Energy Cost | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Constellations
- C1 · Purifying Wind
White Clouds at Dawn gains 1 additional charge.
- C2 · Aloof From the World
After using a Skyladder from White Clouds at Dawn, Xianyun's ATK will be increased by 20% for 15s.
Additionally, the effects of the Ascension Talent "Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm" will be enhanced: When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 400% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 18,000.
Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s.
You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm."
- C3 · Creations of Star and Moon
Increases the Level of Stars Gather at Dusk by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- C4 · Mystery Millet Gourmet
After using Skyladder 1/2/3 times during one White Clouds at Dawn Cloud Transmogrification state, when a Driftcloud Wave unleashed during that instance hits an opponent, it will heal all nearby party members for 50%/80%/150% of Xianyun's ATK. This effect can be triggered once every 5s.
- C5 · Astride Rose-Colored Clouds
Increases the Level of White Clouds at Dawn by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- C6 · They Call Her Cloud Retainer
After Xianyun uses 1/2/3 Skyladders within one Cloud Transmogrification caused by White Clouds at Dawn, the CRIT DMG of a Driftcloud Wave created in this instance of Cloud Transmogrification will be increased by 15%/35%/70%.
Within 16s after Xianyun has used Stars Gather at Dusk, White Clouds at Dawn will not enter CD. This effect will be canceled once she has used White Clouds at Dawn 8 times.
Weapons and artifacts
UNSURE This is not a tier list and not community guidance — this product has neither. It is a mechanical shortlist, and the rule is printed so you can check it: Catalysts of 4★ and above whose secondary stat is one this character’s ascension stat scales with, ordered by base attack at level 90. Weapon passives are not weighed, because a passive is an effect and not a number.
| Weapon | Rarity | Base ATK at 90 | Secondary stat |
|---|---|---|---|
 Crane's Echoing Call | 5★ | 741 | ATK% |
 Angelos' Heptades | 5★ | 741 | ATK% |
 Skyward Atlas | 5★ | 674 | ATK% |
 Tulaytullah's Remembrance | 5★ | 674 | CRIT DMG |
 Cashflow Supervision | 5★ | 674 | CRIT Rate |
 Vivid Notions | 5★ | 674 | CRIT DMG |
 Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds | 5★ | 608 | CRIT Rate |
 Memory of Dust | 5★ | 608 | ATK% |
| Set | Two-piece | Four-piece |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution of Sojourner | ATK +18%. | Increases Charged Attack CRIT Rate by 30%. |
| Brave Heart | ATK +18%. | Increases DMG by 30% against opponents with more than 50% HP. |
| Gladiator's Finale | ATK +18%. | If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%. |
| Viridescent Venerer | Anemo DMG Bonus +15% | Increases Swirl reaction DMG dealt by 60%, and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG dealt by 20%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s. Upon triggering a Stellar Swirl in the opponent, will also decrease their Cryo RES by 40%. RES debuffs of the same elemental type do not stack. |
| Shimenawa's Reminiscence | ATK +18%. | When casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy and Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10s. This effect will not trigger again during that duration. |
| Vermillion Hereafter | ATK +18%. | After using an Elemental Burst, this character will gain the Nascent Light effect, increasing their ATK by 8% for 16s. When the character's HP decreases, their ATK will further increase by 10%. This further increase can occur this way a maximum of 4 times. This effect can be triggered once every 0.8s. Nascent Light will be dispelled when the character leaves the field. If an Elemental Burst is used again during the duration of Nascent Light, the original Nascent Light will be dispelled. |
| Echoes of an Offering | ATK +18%. | When Normal Attacks hit opponents, there is a 36% chance that it will trigger Valley Rite, which will increase Normal Attack DMG by 70% of ATK. This effect will be dispelled 0.05s after a Normal Attack deals DMG. If a Normal Attack fails to trigger Valley Rite, the odds of it triggering the next time will increase by 20%. This trigger can occur once every 0.2s. |
| Desert Pavilion Chronicle | Anemo DMG Bonus +15% | When Charged Attacks hit opponents, the equipping character's Normal Attack SPD will increase by 10% while Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will increase by 40% for 15s. |
To turn this into a real recommendation section, add a build dataset — per character, the weapons and sets a community source actually recommends, with the rotation each assumes. Nothing in the game’s published data contains that judgement, and a ranking invented here would be indistinguishable from a researched one, which is why there is not one.
Teams
To build a team section, add team data. Which characters go together is judgement about rotations, energy and shielding that this product does not receive and will not guess at.
What is published is the reaction chart. Anemo takes part in:
- Swirl with Pyro
- Swirl with Hydro
- Swirl with Electro
- Swirl with Cryo