Xiao damage calculator
Anemo · polearm · 5★ · scales off ATK
Every damage number below is computed for a Level-90 Xiao at talent level 10, holding Primordial Jade Winged-Spear over a representative graduated artifact set — the calculator's default load state. Open the calculator to change the build, add buffs, or pick a reaction.
Damage per hit
Normal Attack
| Attack | Non-CRIT | CRIT | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG non-crit 1,811 · crit 5,111 | 1,811 | 5,111 | 4,494 |
| 2-Hit DMG non-crit 1,872 · crit 5,282 | 1,872 | 5,282 | 4,645 |
| 3-Hit DMG non-crit 2,254 · crit 6,360 | 2,254 | 6,360 | 5,592 |
| 4-Hit DMG non-crit 2,476 · crit 6,989 | 2,476 | 6,989 | 6,145 |
| 5-Hit DMG non-crit 2,352 · crit 6,638 | 2,352 | 6,638 | 5,836 |
| 6-Hit DMG non-crit 3,151 · crit 8,891 | 3,151 | 8,891 | 7,817 |
| Total DMG non-crit 13,916 · crit 39,270 | 13,916 | 39,270 | 34,529 |
Charged Attack
25| Attack | Non-CRIT | CRIT | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charged Attack DMG non-crit 3,981 · crit 11,234 | 3,981 | 11,234 | 9,878 |
Plunging Attack
| Attack | Non-CRIT | CRIT | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge DMG non-crit 2,981 · crit 8,412 | 2,981 | 8,412 | 7,396 |
| Low Plunge DMG non-crit 5,960 · crit 16,820 | 5,960 | 16,820 | 14,790 |
| High Plunge DMG non-crit 7,445 · crit 21,010 | 7,445 | 21,010 | 18,473 |
Elemental Skill
10s| Attack | Non-CRIT | CRIT | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG non-crit 8,385 · crit 23,663 | 8,385 | 23,663 | 20,806 |
Elemental Burst
95.2% 2.0% 15s 18s 70| Attack | Non-CRIT | CRIT | Average |
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Best weapon for Xiao, calculated
Crimson Moon Semblance tops the weapon calc for Xiao at 43,008 average damage on Normal Attack combo. Every row below is the same hit with only the weapon swapped, at Level 90, talent 10 and refinement 1 — the right-hand column is the damage you give up by running it instead.
Each polearm equipped on a Lv90 Xiao at talent 10 — base ATK, substat and any modelled passive. Weapons whose passive is not modelled show only their raw stats; better a missing buff than a wrong one. Swap any of them in the Xiao calculator to re-run the whole chain on your own panel.
| Weapon | Base ATK | Substat | Average | vs best |
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| Crimson Moon Semblance 5★ best base ATK 674 · CRIT Rate | 674 | CRIT Rate | 43,008 | 100% |
| Bloodsoaked Ruins 5★ base ATK 674 · CRIT Rate | 674 | CRIT Rate | 37,697 | 87.7% |
| Symphonist of Scents 5★ base ATK 608 · CRIT DMG | 608 | CRIT DMG | 37,592 | 87.4% |
| Lumidouce Elegy 5★ base ATK 608 · CRIT Rate | 608 | CRIT Rate | 37,097 | 86.3% |
| Staff of the Scarlet Sands 5★ base ATK 542 · CRIT Rate | 542 | CRIT Rate | 35,645 | 82.9% |
| Fractured Halo 5★ base ATK 608 · CRIT DMG | 608 | CRIT DMG | 35,236 | 81.9% |
| Primordial Jade Winged-Spear 5★ preset base ATK 674 · CRIT Rate | 674 | CRIT Rate | 34,529 | 80.3% |
Constellations & passives
Only self-buffs that are unconditional and clearly numeric change the numbers above. Everything else is shown as text but applies nothing.
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C1 · Dissolution Eon: Destroyer of Worlds not modelled — text only
Increases Lemniscatic Wind Cycling's charges by 1.
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C2 · Annihilation Eon: Blossom of Kaleidos not modelled — text only
When in the party and not on the field, Xiao's Energy Recharge is increased by 25%.
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C3 · Conqueror of Evil: Wrath Deity modelled
Increases the Level of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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C4 · Transcension: Extinction of Suffering not modelled — text only
When Xiao's HP falls below 50%, he gains a 100% DEF Bonus.
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C5 · Evolution Eon: Origin of Ignorance modelled
Increases the Level of Bane of All Evil by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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C6 · Conqueror of Evil: Guardian Yaksha not modelled — text only
While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, hitting at least 2 opponents with Xiao's Plunging Attack will immediately grant him 1 charge of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling, and for the next 1s, he may use Lemniscatic Wind Cycling while ignoring its CD.
Ascension passives
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Conqueror of Evil: Tamer of Demons not modelled — text only
While under the effects of Bane of All Evil, all DMG dealt by Xiao increases by 5%. DMG increases by a further 5% for every 3s the ability persists. The maximum DMG Bonus is 25%.
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Dissolution Eon: Heaven Fall not modelled — text only
Using Lemniscatic Wind Cycling increases the DMG of subsequent uses of Lemniscatic Wind Cycling by 15%. This effect lasts for 7s, and has a maximum of 3 stacks. Gaining a new stack refreshes the effect's duration.
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Transcension: Gravity Defier not modelled — text only
Decreases climbing Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
Xiao build questions, answered
What does Xiao scale off?
Xiao's Normal Attack combo scales off total ATK — character base ATK plus weapon base ATK, then (1 + ATK%) and flat ATK on top. A weapon’s base ATK line therefore feeds this character directly.
What stat does Xiao get from ascension?
Xiao's ascension substat is CRIT Rate. It arrives at the Level-80/90 ascension and is part of the character's own stats, so the calculator counts it before any artifact roll is added.
What is the best weapon for Xiao?
Ranked by computed Normal Attack combo damage at Level 90, talent 10 and refinement 1, Crimson Moon Semblance is the strongest polearm for Xiao at 43,008 average damage per hit. The Primordial Jade Winged-Spear used by this page's preset panel averages 34,529, 19.7% behind it.
What artifacts should Xiao use?
Vermillion Hereafter (4) is the set this calculator presets Xiao with, and the damage tables include its bonuses. Set effects that depend on the element of the hit are applied per row rather than as a flat average.
How much damage should Xiao do?
On the default Level-90, talent-10 build shown above, Xiao's largest single hit averages 20,806 — the table lists its CRIT and non-CRIT numbers separately. That is a reference panel, not a target: load your own artifact rolls into the calculator to get your own number.
Do these numbers include Xiao's constellations?
No — every table is computed at C0. Constellations that are unconditional and clearly numeric are modelled in the calculator and marked as such on this page; the rest are listed as text only and change nothing.
How those numbers are produced: the damage formula, term by term, and the weapon & artifact build guide. If Xiao still hits soft, the six levers ranked by damage added shows which multiplier is holding a build back.