Does Xiao Need a Vision?

Xiao, the Adeptus and sole remaining Guardian Yaksha, does not necessarily need a Vision to function, as he typically wears one to comply with the expected norm for Adepti such as Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper. His Vision is not present in certain scenes, suggesting that he may have obtained it through finding peace after a moment of despair, and that it serves as a symbol of his connection to the Anemo element, which represents freedom and ambition.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. How did Xiao get his Vision?: Xiao got his Vision by finding peace after a moment of despair, as inferred from the Lore and Story Teaser videos.
2. Why did Xiao get the Anemo Vision?: Xiao got the Anemo Vision because it represents freedom and ambition, which are core aspects of his character and backstory.
3. Is Xiao good without support?: Xiao performs well enough to clear all content, including 36-star Abyss, without needing premium supports or weapons, but he requires an elemental battery for energy and a healer to compensate for his HP loss during his burst.

Pairing and Team Composition

4. Who is Xiao best paired with?: Xiao is best paired with characters like Jean, Bennett, Albedo, Sucrose, Xiangling, Fischl, Noelle, and Barbara, who can provide healing and energy support.
5. How do I stop Xiao from losing HP?: To handle Xiao’s HP loss issue, it is crucial to protect him with a healer like Barbara or Qiqi, who can “follow” him and provide consistent healing.

Character Information

6. How tall is Xiao canonically?: Xiao is thought to be 5’2″, the same height as Fischl, Xiangling, Noelle, and Keqing.
7. Is Xiao voiced by a girl?: Yes, Xiao’s English VA is voiced by a girl.
8. Is Xiao half human?: No, Xiao is an Adeptus and a Guardian Yaksha, with a true form supposedly being a bird illuminated beast.

Visions and Elements

9. Do Fatui members have visions?: Yes, some Fatui members, like La Signora, have Visions, which are a symbol of their connection to the elements.
10. What is Anemo immune to?: The Anemo Hypostasis is immune to Anemo damage, making it resistant to attacks from Anemo characters like Sucrose or Jean.

Gameplay and Strategy

11. Does Xiao’s burst hurt him?: Yes, Xiao’s Elemental Burst causes him to constantly lose HP, which means he will soon be on the brink of death if not protected by a healer.
12. What does Xiao need the most?: For Xiao, players need to farm Qingxin and slime materials to fully upgrade his DPS capabilities.

Character Background and Personality

13. Why is Xiao always suffering?: Xiao’s suffering comes from within himself, stemming from the years of intense, never-ending battle against the remnants of defeated gods.
14. What does Xiao hate the most?: Xiao hates most food, including dumplings, and has a strong dislike for certain activities like putting dumpling stuffing into the wrapper.
15. Is Xiao immortal?: Yes, Xiao is an immortal Adeptus, which poses a significant challenge for his character design and art perspective, given the variance in his image as a young warrior and an immortal being.