Should I do Xingqiu’s Skill or Burst First?
Xingqiu, the skilled swordsman, is a popular Hydro swordsman in Genshin Impact. His kit allows for both high burst damage and sustained damage from his Elemental Skill. Deciding when to use Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst (EB) is crucial to maximize his performance on the battlefield. This article will help you understand why you should prioritize bursting and provide tips on when to use Xingqiu’s Elemental Skill (ES).
Constellation 4: Crucial for Bursting Strategy
Xingqiu’s Constellation 4, Eve of Virtue‘, increases the damage of Guhua Sword: Raincutter (his elemental burst) by 50%. This means that during the duration of the ability, the damage dealt is boosted by 50%. Without this constellation, his EB would not be effective for a significant portion of his rotation. Therefore, to optimize Xingqiu, ensure you have Constellation 4 unlocked.
Understanding Xingqiu’s Rotation
Xingqiu’s rotation involves alternating between Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst to maximize his damage. When using his ES, Guhua Sword: Chained Swords, he maintains the ability’s duration (Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen) by 10 seconds. As ES ends, his AB EB (Guhua Sword: Raincutter) is triggered, hitting for significant damage.
- ES (Guhua Sword: Chained Swords)
- AB EB (Guhua Sword: Raincutter)
Why Priority Bursts?
So, why prioritize bursting?
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Increased Damage | His EB deals significantly more damage than his ES |
| Improved Sustainability | His ES maintains AB’s duration, allowing him to burst more frequently |
Bursting first and maintaining the duration of Fatal Rainscreen by using ES ensures continued application of Hydro damage while saving ES for later cooldown replenishment.
ES Strategy:
When to use ES (Guhua Sword: Chained Swords)?
- After AB EB cools down: Use ES as soon as AB cools down to maintain Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen’s duration (8 seconds).
- When there’s at least 1 second : If you have under 1 second left before EB cools down again, use ES to guarantee Fatal Rainscreen maintains a minimum of 6 seconds.
- When AB EB proc damage : If there is a chance for damage amplification from AB procs, prioritize ES (especially with C4 Constellation).
Conclusion
In conclusion, considering the benefits of prioritizing bursts, Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst (EB) should take priority. His abilities were designed to work cohesively, with bursting driving his rotation. Save your Elemental Skill (ES) for maintaining the duration of Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen, ensuring sustained damage, or for strategic CD replenishment when available.
Remember to max his Constellation 4 Eve of Virtue‘ to guarantee efficient bursting and optimize Xingqiu’s rotations in Genshin Impact.
Final Tips and Notes
- Synergy with other characters, such as Fanny’s Grapple, should also be considered when composing teams.
- Proper rotation timing involves timing ES to maintain and CD replenishment.
- Keep an eye on resources: Elemental Material Efficiency (EMEs), Elemental Meter (EM), and C6 7/9** damage are crucial to maximize efficiency and damage output.
Make informed decisions and optimize Xingqiu’s usage.