Looking to build your Xilolen quick and fast? Then follow this Xilolen Build Guide and start dominating the meta!
Xilonen, the newest 5-star character from Natlan, brings versatility and power to the Geo roster in Genshin Impact. Hoyoverse always provided lack lustered Geo sword users.
But it seems, she will be the exception as she can play either a support role, shredding elemental resistance and boosting your team’s damage, or take on a pseudo-main DPS role. Here’s a comprehensive guide to building Xilonen optimally for your team, whether you choose to run her as a support or a DPS unit.
Quick Look: Xilonen Build Guide
| Kit | Focus On |
|---|---|
| Attribute | DEF%, Geo DMG Bonus |
| Weapons | Peak Patrol Song |
| Artifacts | 4-piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City |
| Talent | Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill |
| Team Role | Support, Buffer, DPS |
Xilonen Talents
Normal Attack: Ehecatl’s Roar
Xilonen performs up to 5 consecutive sword strikes, dealing Physical DMG.
- Charged Attack: Xilonen performs a more powerful slash, dealing Geo DMG in a straight line when her Elemental Skill is active.
- Plunging Attack: Xilonen plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, dealing AoE Geo DMG.
Elemental Skill: Yohual’s Scratch
- Xilonen’s Elemental Skill grants her the ability to collect source samples for 9 seconds. This skill shreds 30% Geo resistance of enemies hit by her attacks, making her highly efficient at supporting other units that are not Dendro or Anemo. The source samples will remain active for 15 seconds.
- You can create resistance for multiple elements but the first element will always be GEO
- Yohual’s Scratch allows Xilolen to tap into her nightsoul blessing mode where she can traverse the land with her roller blades.
Elemental Burst: Ocelotlicue Point
Xilonen’s Elemental Burst is the highlight of her kit. Upon casting, Xilonen summons a massive AoE Geo attack, scaling off her DEF. If she has 2 source samples then she will trigger healing. But if she has only one source sample then she will trigger additional AoE damage. This situation is targeted towards her main DPS role.
- Energy Cost: 60
- Cooldown: 15s
Xilonen Playstyle
For support Xilonen, you’ll want to focus on using her Elemental Skill first to shred Geo resistance and then follow up with her Elemental Burst to boost your team’s damage and provide healing.
For a DPS Xilonen build, you’ll rely on her Elemental Skill for Geo-infused attacks and maximize her DEF% to increase the effectiveness of her damage output.
Talent Priority
- Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack
Maximizing her Elemental Burst is key for both support and DPS roles, as it offers substantial team-wide buffs and healing. Her Elemental Skill is next in priority, as it grants valuable Geo resistance shredding and a DPS window for her Geo-infused attacks.
Best Weapons for Xilonen
- Peak Patrol Song (5-star): Xilonen’s signature weapon, providing DEF% and Elemental DMG boosts.
- Passive: Upon hitting with normal attacks, increases DEF by 8% and grants a 10% Elemental DMG Bonus, stacking up to 2 times. When at full stacks, all nearby party members gain an 8% Elemental DMG Bonus, enhancing Xilonen’s supportive role.
- The Unforged (5-star): This weapon synergizes well with her DEF scaling and increases shield strength, which pairs well with Geo resonance.
- Prototype Archaic (4-star, F2P): A solid craftable option, offering increased DMG with a chance to deal an additional AoE attack.
Best Artifact Sets for Xilonen
- 4-piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City:
- 2-piece: Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 20%.
- 4-piece: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% when using a Geo-based skill.
- 2-piece Archaic Petra + 2-piece Husk of Opulent Dreams: This hybrid set boosts Geo DMG Bonus and DEF%, enhancing both her support and DPS capabilities.
Best Stats for Xilonen
| Artifact | Main Stats | Substats |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | HP | DEF%, Crit Rate, Crit DMG, Energy Recharge |
| Feather | ATK | DEF%, Crit Rate, Crit DMG, Energy Recharge |
| Sands | DEF% / Energy Recharge | DEF%, Crit Rate, Crit DMG |
| Goblet | Geo DMG Bonus / DEF% | DEF%, Crit Rate, Crit DMG |
| Circlet | Crit Rate / Crit DMG / DEF% | DEF%, Crit Rate, Crit DMG |
Team Compositions for Xilonen
Support Xilonen works best in teams that benefit from Geo shredding and DMG boosting. There are multiple variations that you can include as long as your main DPS is not Dendro or Anemo. Some of my current favorites are the following:
- Itto + Albedo + Xilonen + Zhongli
- Navia + Xilolen + Bennet + Xianling
- Neuvillette + Xilolen + Kazuha + Furina
- Xilonen + Yelan + Hu Tao + Zhongli
DPS Xilonen works well in more general teams where she can serve as the main damage dealer:
- Xilonen + Albedo + Bennett + Zhongli: Increases Xilonen’s overall DPS while Albedo and Bennett provide strong support.
That’s all for Xilonen build guide. She is an extremely versatile Geo sword user who shines as a support or pseudo-DPS. Whether you focus on her team-wide buffs, Geo shredding, or healing abilities, Xilonen brings tremendous value to any team. With her DEF-scaling abilities and access to powerful weapons and artifact sets, she’s an easy-to-build character with high utility and fun gameplay.
