Initially released in Version 1.3, Genshin Impact’s Xiao has his own re-run in 2.4. Fans had to wait for a year for this unit to come back, which makes the news even more exciting. Just like the previous year, Xiao is again featured for the celebration of the Lantern Rite Festival. Even though many have changed in Genshin Impact, Xiao’s ascension materials remain the same.

Updated June 6, 2022, by Nahda Nabiilah: Xiao just recently got a re-run in version 2.4, so his next re-run in Genshin Impact 2.7 is quite surprising. However, considering that the Yaksha is crucial for the version’s event, it makes complete sense that Xiao is featured on the banner alongside Yelan. There are many new DPS characters in the game, but Xiao remains one of the strongest. As an Anemo unit, he has few Elemental limitations, but at the same time, few Elemental advantages. If players choose to get the Adeptus in this version, then they may want to prepare the materials needed to ascend and level Xiao in Genshin Impact.

Leveling Materials

To maximize Xiao’s level, people will need the following amount of Mora and EXP:

Eight million Character EXP is equivalent to the following number of EXP books:

Xiao’s Ascension Items

As an Anemo unit, Xiao requires Vayuda Turquoise stones. As for the boss drop, players have to farm the Genshin Impact 1.3 boss, Primo Geovishap.

Gemstones - Where To Find Vayuda Turquoise

Usually, a character can gain ascension stones from their corresponding Normal Boss. But for Xiao, players have to farm two different bosses because Primo Geovishap in Genshin Impact will not drop Vayuda Turquoise. The best Boss to farm Anemo stones would be Anemo Hypostasis. Meanwhile, other bosses will grant stones of mixed elements. As an alternative, Travelers can utilize Dust of Azoth to transmute the element of their owned ascension stones.

Enemy Drop - Where To Find Slime Drops

Any level: Slime Condensate Level 40 and higher: Slime Secretions Level 60 and higher: Slime Concentrate

Slimes can be found all over Teyvat. They’re especially abundant around things that have a strong Elemental presence, like the Flaming Flower Stamen.

Boss Drop - How To Get Juvenile Jade

Juvenile Jade is a reward obtained from defeating the Primo Geovishap, a boss in Liyue.

Local Specialty - Where To Find Qingxin

Qingxin in Genshin Impact is mostly found around Huaguang Stone Forest. It can only be found on high grounds/hilltops. As of version 2.6, players can also find a lot of Qingxin around the Chasm’s surface area.

Xiao’s Talent Materials

Xiao should maximize the level of both his Normal Attack and Elemental Burst. Normal Attack is his main priority, but his Elemental Burst also grants him a damage bonus when Xiao is in his Yaksha state. To upgrade Xiao’s talents in Genshin Impact, players will need these resources:

Talent Books - Prosperity

Prosperity books are available on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday in Liyue’s talent level-up domain.

Trounce Materials - Shadow Of The Warrior

Shadow of the Warrior is obtainable from Childe’s Weekly Boss fight. This domain exists at the Golden House in Liyue.

Crown Of Insight

Crown of Insight is an event-exclusive item that’s needed to bring a character’s talent to level 10.

Xiao’s Best Weapon Ascension Materials In Genshin Impact

For Xiao, the best 5-star weapon would be Primordial Jade Winged-Spear. As for the 4-star, players can use Battle Pass’s Deathmatch or Paimon Shop’s Blackcliff Pole.

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear

5-star weapons are very powerful in Genshin Impact, but they also need a lot more investment than their 4-star counterparts. Players will need over one million Mora and some other things:

1,140,000 Mora 5 Luminous Sands from Guyun 14 Lustrous Stone from Guyun 14 Relic from Guyun 6 Divine Body from Guyun 23 Hunter’s Sacrificial Knife 27 Agent’s Sacrificial Knife 41 Inspector’s Sacrificial Knife 15 Recruit’s Insignia 23 Sergeant’s Insignia 27 Lieutenant’s Insignia 907 Mystic Enhancement Ore

Mora can be farmed from Ley Lines, and Ores can be farmed in the open-world. Meanwhile, the rest of it can be gained from the following sources:

Sands from Guyun: Tuesday/Friday, Liyue’s domain Sacrificial Knife: Fatui Agents Recruit’s Insignia: Any Fatui enemies

Blackcliff Pole

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (PJWS) requires around 50% more resources compared to 4-star Genshin Impact weapons like Blackcliff Pole. In total, Travelers have to collect:

755,000 Mora 3 Mist Veiled Lead Elixir 9 Mist Veiled Mercury Elixir 9 Mist Veiled Gold Elixir 4 Mist Veiled Primo Elixir 15 Mist Grass Pollen 18 Mist Grass 27 Mist Grass Wick 10 Recruit’s Insignia 15 Sergeant’s Insignia 18 Lieutenant’s Insignia 605 Mystic Enhancement Ore

Just like PJWS, Blackcliff Pole’s material is also obtainable via Liyue’s weapon ascension material domain.

Mist Veiled Elixir: Monday/Thursday, Liyue’s domain Mist Grass: Electro and Cryo Cicin Mage

Deathmatch

Deathmatch is only accessible for spending players, so people who own it likely won’t need to farm Mora. But for the rest of the resources, here’s the complete list:

755,000 Mora 3 Boreal Wolf’s Milk Tooth 9 Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 9 Boreal Wolf’s Broken Fang 4 Boreal Wolf’s Nostalgia 15 Dead Ley Line Branch 18 Dead Ley Line Leaves 27 Ley Line Sprout 10 Whopperflower Nectar 15 Shimmering Nectar 18 Energy Nectar 605 Mystic Enhancement Ore

This time, the weapon requires Mondstadt’s domain instead of Liyue’s. Players will also have to prepare elemental units to counter Abyss Mages and Whopperflowers.

Boreal Wolf’s: Tuesday/Friday, Mondstadt’s domain Dead Ley Line: Any of the Abyss Mages Whopperflower Nectar: Whopperflower enemies

Genshin Impact is now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.