Does Xiao have an F2P weapon?
As one of the most sought-after characters in Genshin Impact, Xiao has garnered significant attention from fans worldwide. However, building a competitive team around Xiao requires not only his F2P potential but also an understanding of his kit, synergy with other characters, and optimized weapon and artifact sets.
Free-to-Play (F2P) weapon potential for Xiao
While Xiao’s initial performance might appear limited by his limited base damage output and CRIT-less status, Lithic Spear becomes a highly viable F2P weapon option when utilized with precise planning. Specifically, by exploiting Xiao’s elemental weaknesses, amplifying his DMG Bonus via Raven Spirit’s Shield of Righteousness, and synergizing his attacks with his allies’ Elemental Abilities, the game becomes less punishing and allows for sustained gameplay. It is vital to grasp Xiao’s complex combat style to optimize your performance as he relies on both close-quarters combat and Elemental abilities for damage application.
Comparing other 4-star options: Lithic Spear vs Blackcliff Pole
Some might wonder how other F2P-friendly options measure up. Below is a table for easier comparison.
| Weapon | ATK | CRIT Rate | Energy Recharge | Additional effects |
| Lithic Spear | 55.3% | 4.0% | 13.8% | Gain 50/50% of Physical ATK as CRIT DMG for 4s on every normal and charged attack. |
| Blackcliff Pole | 40.0% | 20.0% | 18.0% | Increase by 30% Normal Attack and charged attack SPD by stacking a maximum of 4 times. |
Key highlights:
• Blackcliff Pole: offers increased ATKPST damage output when wielded effectively due to higher CRIT rate, compensating for limited Energy Recharge and secondary effects reliant on Elemental Abilities’ triggers and scaling, limiting synergy opportunities and elemental combo execution, with potential, as previously seen in Zhongli (and Diona as per current available info in official updates.). For 50/100 of Elemental ability usage: +3 energy. These aspects become challenging for this specific strategy’s potential development with potential adjustments, leading us further for now until other info to explore about their F2P elements are added up and so it depends of what are available info until more time and I add this type of articles if it requires that to add in such.