Xian Yun, the Five Star Anemo Catalyst heroine from Genshin Impact, is expected to debut alongside patch 4.4. Known by many as the Guardian of the Clouds, Xian Yun boosts teammates who perform falling attacks, offers team healing, and makes world exploration more forgiving. This article gathers all confirmed details about her talents, zodiac signs, ascension paths, and also shares early build ideas.
Character overview in Genshin Impact
Description of Xian Yun title, affiliation, zodiac sign and gender
- Female
- Zodiac sign: Free Tap
- Region: Li Yue
- Connection: Mount Aotsang
- Title: Messenger of Heaven, Guardian of the Clouds
Xian Yun is a refined adept hailing from Li Yue. Widely known as the Guardian of the Clouds, she excels in craftsmanship and the creation of unusual devices. Curious about everyday life and human cooking, she settled among people under a new guise.
The talents of Xian Yun
At present, most of the heroine’s active and passive abilities are known, though closer to release changes may appear.
Active skills
Wind and Flower describes up to four rapid strikes with swirling winds that deal Anemo damage. When charged, a stamina cost is paid and a wind ring forms, striking enemies along its path. While descending, Xian Yun uses wind power to cut through the air and strike foes in a broad area.
White Clouds at Sunrise, the elemental skill, triggers the Transformations of clouds, granting immunity to fall damage and enabling Heavenly Stairs. While this effect lasts, a fall attack shifts its appearance, deals extra Anemo damage in the area, and ends Transformations of clouds.
Passive talents
- White feather in the good wind — while performing an aerial strike with the active ability White Clouds at Dawn, Xian Yun grants all allies a Feather in the Wind buff for 20 seconds. This stacks up to four times and increases critical hit chances by 4 to 10 percent during autumnal attacks.
- Crane shape — boosts the flying speed of every team member by 15 percent.
- Adept in his abode — Plexus of Stars with the Support of the Adepts active increases trap attack damage by up to 180 percent of Xian Yun’s max attack, with a cap around 9000 and a 0.4 second activation cadence.
- Heavenly Ladder — an elemental skill usable from ground or air. Xian Yun jumps swiftly, striking foes along the way. In Cloud Transformation, the Sky Ladder can be used up to three times.
- Twilight Plexus of Stars — an elemental explosion that crafts a divine wind, dealing damage while restoring HP for the entire team based on Xian Yun’s attack power. It also triggers Plexus of Stars.
- Plexus of stars — a bird-shaped mechanism follows the active hero, continuously restoring HP to them and to allies. It features eight levels of Adept Support. While active, allied jumps during Cloud Keeper play are enhanced. Each attack reduces the Plexus of Stars by one level.
Star signs
Wind of purification increases the number of charges for White Clouds at Sunrise by one.
Separated from the world boosts Xian Yun’s attack power by 20 percent for 15 seconds when Heavenly Stairs is active. The Adept in his abode buff raises fall attack damage by 360 percent of Xian Yun’s power, with an 18,000 damage cap.
Creations of the Star and the Moon raises Twilight Plexus of Stars by up to three levels, capped at 15.
Mysterious pearl millet heals all allies for 50 to 150 percent of Xian Yun’s attack power during a falling attack while Cloud Transformation is active; the heal occurs every five seconds and scales with Sky Ladder usage.
Riding on the clouds increases the skill level of White Clouds at Sunrise by three, maxing at 15.
Spirit of the Guardian of the Clouds notes a fall attack bonus as Heavenly Stairs lands critical hits. Damage from Transformations of clouds rises by 15, 35, or 70 percent with successive activations, then fades after eight uses of White Clouds at Sunrise.
Best Zodiac Signs: C1, C2 and C6. The final constellations can be disabled if Xian Yun is intended as the main damage dealer.
Materials to ascend Xian Yun
Ascension items for the Guardian of the Clouds are already known, with many expected to become available in the new Chenyu village alongside patch 4.4.
Where to find ascension materials
Cloud armor — a resource from the daily boss Suanni the Hermit, appearing in the next update.
Pure water jasper — a green crystal cluster from the Chenyu village area.
Vayuda turquoise shards, fragments, chunks and gems — dropped from daily events like the Anemo Hypostasis or Magu Kenki and weekly bosses such as Dvalin and Seki no Kami.
Scrolls of seal, divine magic and forbidden curse — items from Shamachurls defeated in battle.
Where to find talent upgrade materials
Teachings, Guidelines and Philosophies on Gold — obtained in the Taishanfu Dungeon on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Dark eye of the Vortex — a resource from the all-consuming narwhal.
Weapon and artifact builds for Xian Yun
Determining the best weapons and artifacts is still evolving, but studying her skills helps pick options that showcase her strengths.
Best weapon
The Crane’s Echo is the signature catalyst for Xian Yun, performing well in any role. Its passive boosts fall damage and restores energy for the Guardian of the Clouds, making it essential for sustaining healing across the team.
Celestial Atlas is a strong five-star option driven by high attack power, useful if energy recovery is a priority. If energy needs are already covered, a lower rarity catalyst may be more practical.
Eye of the Oath cannot be obtained currently, but owners can equip it to maximize fall ult usage and elemental explosions, with the weapon’s passive helping replenish energy during combat.
Codex Favonius offers a budget alternative that provides a large energy flow, enabling Xian Yun to ult more freely and buffer attacks while falling.
Hakushin Ring, craftable at a forge, focuses on energy recovery. Its passive is most effective with Electro teammates to maximize benefit.
Royal Grimoire is another epic catalyst option, valued for its strong attack and a passive that boosts normal attack crit chances. This weapon suits Xian Yun in a support role with sub-damage emphasis.
Best artifacts
Emerald Green Shade is a versatile set for an Anemo support, functioning well as a healer or secondary damage dealer. Remember to pair it with Pyro, Electro, or Cryo teammates to trigger spread effects.
Ceremony of the Ancient Nobility is another excellent choice for Xian Yun as an ult proc, boosting both her damage and allies’ attack power. It is relatively easy to obtain since artifact pieces drop from bosses.
Song from a Bygone Era fits the healer role, enhancing healing output and offering a touch of personal damage.
Other artifact combos to consider include The End of the Gladiator, Echoes of Sacrifice, and the Afterlife of Cinnabar for more raw attack power.
Which teammates suit Xian Yun
Guardian of the Clouds serves as a support that enables attacks while falling. Thanks to her talents, almost any hero can execute these attacks, and she functions well as a healer when needed.
Best characters for synergy
Ciao — currently the sole Anemo spear user whose style centers on falling-attacks, making Xian Yun a natural buffer to boost his damage and sustain his HP.
Hearth — details are emerging about this new epic in patch 4.4. He is expected to employ trap attacks, with Xian Yun providing crucial support.
Furina — Hydro Archon can reign in HP loss during an elemental skill, and Xian Yun helps with rapid HP recovery. Their synergy appears strong for team sustain.
Diluc — among the strongest fall-damage specialists, with Xian Yun enabling additional damage through reliable healing and protection while he taps into his falling power.
Generally, trap-based attacks tend to deal higher damage than standard ones, so other classes such as two-handed weapons, catalysts, and spearmen can pair well with Xian Yun.
How to obtain Xian Yun in Genshin Impact and banner timing
The Guardian of the Clouds can be unlocked in the initial phase of patch 4.4. The banner featuring Xian Yun runs from January 31 to February 20.
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