How to Unlock Xiangling in Genshin Impact: A Comprehensive Guide
The fiery chef from Liyue, Xiangling, is a popular and powerful 4-star Pyro character in Genshin Impact, known for her potent off-field damage and versatility. But how exactly do you add this talented cook to your team? The primary way to unlock Xiangling for free is by completing a specific challenge within the game.
The key to unlocking Xiangling is successfully conquering a challenge within the Spiral Abyss. You must reach Adventure Rank 20 to unlock the Spiral Abyss, which is a multi-layered, floor-based dungeon. Once unlocked, you need to progress through the Spiral Abyss to a specific point. After reaching Adventure Rank 20, you can get Xiangling for free by clearing Floor 3, Chamber 3 of the Spiral Abyss. This is a permanent challenge, so don’t worry about it disappearing! You have as much time as you need to prepare and complete it.
Let’s delve into the details and answer some common questions.
Understanding the Spiral Abyss
What is the Spiral Abyss?
The Spiral Abyss is a challenging, multi-floor dungeon that tests your team-building and combat skills. It is divided into two sections: the first eight floors, which provide rewards and serve as a tutorial and the final floors, which are more difficult and reset every so often with new challenges and rewards. The enemies and challenges escalate in difficulty as you progress through its floors. Clearing each chamber will unlock the next. The Spiral Abyss is a great way to get rewards and test your team builds.
Why is the Spiral Abyss Important for Unlocking Xiangling?
The Spiral Abyss is the only way to obtain Xiangling for free in Genshin Impact. Successfully reaching and clearing Floor 3, Chamber 3 guarantees her addition to your roster. This makes her accessible to all players, even those who prefer not to spend money on Wishes.
Preparing to Unlock Xiangling
Reaching Adventure Rank 20
Before you can even attempt the Spiral Abyss, you need to reach Adventure Rank 20. This is achieved by simply playing the game; exploring the world, completing quests (both main and side quests), opening chests, participating in events and defeating enemies all contribute to your Adventure Rank. It might take you a while, but focus on enjoying the game and this will come naturally over time.
Building a Team
While the early floors of the Spiral Abyss aren’t overly difficult, having a balanced team will make your life easier. Make sure you have a mix of damage dealers, support characters and healers. The core gameplay is focused on elemental reactions, so having a balanced team that can trigger different elemental reactions will help significantly.
Leveling Up Your Characters and Weapons
Make sure you’re regularly leveling up your characters and weapons to increase their base stats. Additionally, consider upgrading your artifacts by using resources found by defeating enemies and completing various quests.
Understanding Elemental Reactions
Familiarizing yourself with how elemental reactions work is crucial to making your experience with the spiral abyss a good one. When you can combine different elements, such as Pyro and Hydro, to cause a Vaporize reaction, it will deal bonus damage! Knowing your elemental reactions will enhance your damage and help you to easily clear chambers and claim those rewards.
How to Clear Floor 3, Chamber 3
The challenge of Floor 3, Chamber 3 isn’t overly complex, but can be tricky if you don’t have the proper builds and strategy for your team.
- Understand the Enemies: Familiarize yourself with the types of enemies you will encounter on Floor 3, Chamber 3. Knowing their strengths and weaknesses can help you create your team around them.
- Strategic Team Composition: Having a well-balanced team that can react to the enemy is key. Make sure you can inflict various reactions so you are not stuck with a team that is only good against one enemy type.
- Utilize Elemental Reactions: Focus on creating elemental reactions. For example, using a hydro character to trigger vaporize with Pyro damage is a good idea for clearing through this chamber.
- Stay Alert: Keep an eye on your health and manage your resources (like elemental bursts) efficiently.
- Be Patient: If you fail, don’t give up! Adjust your strategy, swap your team around and try again. The Spiral Abyss requires persistence and perseverance.
Once you successfully complete Floor 3, Chamber 3, Xiangling will automatically be added to your character collection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can you get Xiangling in Genshin Impact through Wishes?
Yes, Xiangling is a 4-star character who can appear in the Wish system through various banners. However, she is not always available in each banner. Therefore, the most consistent way to get her is through the Spiral Abyss.
Is Xiangling a good character?
Absolutely! Despite being a free character, Xiangling is considered one of the most powerful characters in the game. Her ability to do off-field Pyro damage and trigger elemental reactions makes her highly valuable in many team compositions.
Is there any other free 4 star characters in Genshin Impact?
Yes, there are other free 4-star characters in Genshin Impact available through events and completing objectives. For example, Barbara is obtained in the very beginning of the game and Collei is available by completing a specific domain in the Sumeru region.
What weapon is best for Xiangling?
For most of Xiangling’s builds, the 5-star Engulfing Lightning is considered the best polearm, as it provides increased attack based on her energy recharge. However, the free-to-play 4-star “The Catch” is also excellent due to its passive that increases Elemental Burst damage and its energy recharge substat.
Can you get Xiangling more than once through the Spiral Abyss?
No. You will only receive Xiangling once for clearing Floor 3, Chamber 3 of the Spiral Abyss. Additional copies of Xiangling must be obtained through wishes or from Paimon’s Bargains.
Is Xiangling a permanent event character?
Yes, the Spiral Abyss is a permanent feature in Genshin Impact, so you can always work towards unlocking Xiangling at your own pace.
Can you find Xiangling in Liyue Harbor?
Yes, Xiangling is located in the Wanmin Restaurant in Liyue Harbor. While she does not have a particular quest related to her, she will talk to the traveler about her busy days during the Lantern Rite.
Is the Spiral Abyss challenging?
Yes, the Spiral Abyss can be challenging, especially as you progress to the later floors. It requires a good understanding of the game’s mechanics, as well as team-building skills and strong characters to clear through the chambers.
Is Xiangling a 5-star or 4-star character?
Xiangling is a 4-star character in Genshin Impact, making her more accessible than 5-star characters.
What is the pity system in Genshin Impact?
The pity system is a guarantee that you will receive a 5-star character within a certain number of wishes. The standard pity for 5-star characters is 90 wishes. This means that if you haven’t received a 5-star within 89 wishes, your 90th wish will guarantee one.
How does C6 work for characters in Genshin Impact?
“C6” refers to a character having all six of their constellations unlocked. You unlock constellations by obtaining additional copies of a character through wishes. Each constellation enhances the character’s abilities.
Is Lantern Rite going to come back in 2024?
Yes, Lantern Rite is an annual in-game event that is expected to return in 2024. It is a great time to see some of the game’s main characters, participate in mini-games and collect rewards.
Can you get all 4-star characters for free?
While some 4-star characters are given for free during specific events or quests, the majority of them are obtained through the wish system. Some 4-stars can also be obtained through the in-game store Paimon’s Bargains.
Is there a better F2P weapon for Xiangling?
While The Catch is one of the best free-to-play options for Xiangling, there are other weapons that are great for her. The Favonius Lance is another great option because it helps Xiangling charge up her burst much quicker.
Why is Xiangling a 4-star character?
Character rarities do not entirely define how strong a character is. Xiangling is a 4-star character because of her availability and is a balanced character with good utility. Despite this, she remains one of the most powerful characters in the game, even as a 4-star.
By following this guide and understanding the nuances of Genshin Impact, you’ll be well on your way to adding Xiangling to your team. Good luck, and happy cooking!