Xianyun is a healer in Genshin Impact who buffs Plunging Attacks. Xiao is a DPS unit who deals damage with Plunging Attacks. It feels like Xianyun is tailor-made to be a support for Xiao. But is it worth pulling for a whole new 5-star character to support your main?
If you’re a dedicated Xiao main, the answer is yes, Xianyun takes Xiao’s damage to new heights. The current best Xiao team consists of Xiao, Xianyun, Furina, and Faruzan. If you have Furina and C6 Faruzan, and you have the Primogems to spare, then it’s absolutely worth it to pull for Xianyun.
Xianyun’s signature weapon, Crane’s Echoing Call, has less value. It boosts Xiao’s damage further and reduces Xianyun’s Energy needs, but Xianyun has other weapon options she can use just fine. Oathsworn Eye, Skyward Atlas, Memory of Dust, and Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers are all viable weapons for Xianyun.
Of course, take this advice with a grain of salt. If you don’t have enough Fates or Primogems to guarantee Xianyun, I still recommend trying for her anyway with the currency you have on hand. I don’t recommend spending money on in-game purchases if you are not in the financial situation to do so. Xianyun will rerun in the future, so you can pick her up then. Don’t fall into the gacha trap!
If you end up unable to secure Xianyun, Jean makes for a good alternative, especially if she has her fourth Constellation. While Jean doesn’t provide the same buffs as Xianyun, she is a great healer for Furina teams, and she applies an Anemo RES debuff to enemies. If your Jean is not C4, then try Bennett instead.
Whether you decide to pull for Xianyun or not, I wish you the best of luck!
