Genshin Impact 7.1 · Anemo Polearm

Best Xiao Teams: Team Comps & Builds

The best Xiao team in Genshin Impact 7.1 is Xiao, Durin, Xianyun and Faruzan, a Plunge team. Anemo carry with Xianyun for plunge damage and healing, Faruzan for Anemo shred, and Durin for Pyro to swirl.

By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Xiao build

Xiao team comps

5 teams

Best first. Each slot shows the member's role in this team, their weapon, artifact set and main stats, and who can replace them.

01Best team

Anemo · Plunge

Xiao team #1

Anemo carry with Xianyun for plunge damage and healing, Faruzan for Anemo shred, and Durin for Pyro to swirl.

LeadXiaoMain DPSWeapon Bloodsoaked RuinsSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, Anemo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
DurinPyroWeapon Athame ArtisSet A Day Carved From Rising WindsATK% sands, Pyro DMG or ATK% goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
XianyunPlunge · HealerWeapon Angelos' HeptadesSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, ATK% goblet, Healing Bonus circlet
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FaruzanAnemo supportWeapon Amos' BowSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% circlet

Anemo · Swirl

Xiao team #2

Xiao carries this Swirl team as main DPS, with Jean (support), Albedo (sub DPS) and Zhongli (support). Xiao and Jean give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Albedo and Zhongli give Geo resonance (Enduring Rock: shield strength +15%, and DMG +15% while shielded). Jean heals, Zhongli shields.

LeadXiaoMain DPSWeapon Bloodsoaked RuinsSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, Anemo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
JeanSupportWeapon Skyward BladeSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, ATK% goblet, Healing Bonus circlet
AlbedoSub DPSWeapon Uraku MisugiriSet Archaic PetraDEF% sands, Geo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
ZhongliSupportWeapon Black TasselSet InstructorHP% sands, HP% goblet, HP% / CRIT Rate circlet

Anemo · Swirl

Xiao team #3

Xiao carries this Swirl team as main DPS, with Raiden Shogun (sub DPS), Bennett (support) and Zhongli (support). Bennett heals, Zhongli shields.

LeadXiaoMain DPSWeapon Bloodsoaked RuinsSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, Anemo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
Raiden ShogunSub DPSWeapon Engulfing LightningSet Thundering FuryATK% sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% circlet
BennettSupportWeapon Aquila FavoniaSet Noblesse ObligeEnergy Recharge sands, HP% / Anything goblet, Healing% / CRIT Rate / Anything circlet
ZhongliSupportWeapon Black TasselSet InstructorHP% sands, HP% goblet, HP% / CRIT Rate circlet

Anemo · Swirl

Xiao team #4

Xiao carries this Swirl team as main DPS, with Sucrose (sub DPS), Xiangling (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Xiao and Sucrose give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Xiangling and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals.

LeadXiaoMain DPSWeapon Bloodsoaked RuinsSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, Anemo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
SucroseSub DPSWeapon Thrilling Tales of Dragon SlayersSet Viridescent VenererElemental Mastery / Energy Recharge sands, Elemental Mastery goblet, Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate circlet
XianglingSub DPSWeapon Engulfing LightningSet Crimson Witch of FlamesATK% sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% circlet
BennettSupportWeapon Aquila FavoniaSet Noblesse ObligeEnergy Recharge sands, HP% / Anything goblet, Healing% / CRIT Rate / Anything circlet

Anemo · Swirl

Xiao team #5

Xiao carries this Swirl team as main DPS, with Xingqiu (sub DPS), Chongyun (sub DPS) and Diona (support). Chongyun and Diona give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Diona shields the team.

LeadXiaoMain DPSWeapon Bloodsoaked RuinsSet Desert Pavilion ChronicleATK% sands, Anemo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
XingqiuSub DPSWeapon Skyward BladeSet Heart of DepthATK% sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% circlet
ChongyunSub DPSWeapon Skyward PrideSet Finale of the Deep GalleriesATK% sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% circlet
DionaSupportWeapon Breezeborne RefrainSet Noblesse ObligeEnergy Recharge > HP% sands, HP% goblet, HP% / CRIT Rate circlet

Other teams with Xiao

Teams built around another character that want Xiao in a slot or as a replacement.

Anemo · Swirl hypercarry

Faruzan team

Faruzan plays support in this Swirl team built around Xiao, with Bennett (support) and Zhongli (support). Xiao and Faruzan give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Bennett heals, Zhongli shields.

Anemo · Swirl hypercarry

Faruzan team

Faruzan plays support in this Swirl team built around Xiao, with Yelan (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Xiao and Faruzan give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Bennett heals.

Anemo · Swirl hypercarry

Faruzan team

Faruzan plays support in this Swirl team built around Xiao, with Xiangling (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Xiao and Faruzan give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Xiangling and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals.

Electro · Mono Anemo

Iansan team

Iansan plays support in this Mono Anemo team built around Xiao, with Faruzan (support) and Xianyun (support). Xiao, Faruzan and Xianyun give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Xianyun and Iansan heal.

Xiao teams FAQ

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What is the best Xiao team in Genshin Impact?

Xiao, Durin, Xianyun and Faruzan (Plunge). Anemo carry with Xianyun for plunge damage and healing, Faruzan for Anemo shred, and Durin for Pyro to swirl.

Who are Xiao's best teammates?

Across the 5 Xiao teams on this page, the most common teammates are Zhongli (2 teams), Bennett (2 teams), Durin (1 team) and Xianyun (1 team).

What is a good F2P Xiao team?

Xiao, Sucrose, Xiangling and Bennett: every teammate is a 4-star or the Traveler, so Xiao is the only 5-star the team needs.