Fae Xiao: Character Overview and Strategy

Aug 30, 2024

Fae Xiao Overview

Introduction

  • Discussion on Fae Xiao post 2.5 livestream
  • Key topics: kit details, team members, building strategies, and potential value
  • Personal excitement for Lingxia's character
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Fae Xiao's Kit

Character Type

  • Fae Xiao: Windhunt character
  • Similar playstyle to Acheron (strong character in Star Ale)

Basic Attack

  • Focus on single target, not frequently used
  • Skill is more beneficial for damage output

Skill

  • Unleashes an attack on a single enemy
  • Follow-up attack right after using the skill

Ultimate: Flying Aureus

  • Requires a minimum of 6 sacks to unleash, up to 12 sacks
  • Two attack options:
    • Bolt Sunder Blitz: Used when enemy is weakness broken
    • War Axe Skyward: Used when enemy is not weakness broken
  • Gaining stacks:
    • 1 stack for every 2 ally attacks (includes Fae Xiao's own attacks)
    • Follow-up attack enables damage increase

Technique

  • Creates a mini tornado, dealing damage to caught enemies
  • More enemies caught increases overall damage

Team Synergies and Building

Ideal Team Members

  • Frequent attackers preferred for optimal stack generation
  • Secondary damage dealers:
    • Topaz: Follow-up attack frequency
    • Moza: Inflicts Prey State, allows follow-up attacks
    • March 7th: Free-to-play option, provides buffs and follow-up attacks

Support Options

  • Robin: Major buffs, increases attack frequency
  • Brawnia: Provides additional attacks and buffs
  • Payla and Xiaoqiu: Defense reduction and damage increase
  • Ruanmei and Sparkle: Team-wide buffs and additional skill points
  • Asta: Speed increase for more attacks

Sustain Options

  • Aventurine: Follow-up attacks and positive skill points
  • Gallagher: Multi-attacks potential
  • Fushun: Survivability and crit rate increase
  • Hua Hua: Energy regen, not directly beneficial for Fae Xiao

Building Fae Xiao

Relic Options

  • 4-piece Windsoaring: Attack bonus, crit rate, and damage increase for ultimate
  • Alternatives:
    • 4-piece Ashblazing Granduke
    • 2-piece Granduke + 2-piece Musketeer
    • 2-piece Grand Duke + 2-piece Eagle

Planar Sets

  • Duron Dynasty: Increases damage for follow-up attacks and crit damage
  • Azumu: Crit rate bonus when used with Haunt DPS
  • Inert Salcedo: Additional crit rate and damage increase

Main Stats

  • Prioritize crit rate or crit damage, speed, attack
  • Aim for 80% crit rate and high crit damage for multiple hits

Light Cones

  • Signature light cone likely best option
  • Alternatives:
    • Worrisome Blissful
    • Baptism of Pure Thought
    • Sleep Like The Dead
  • Be mindful of crit rate cooldown timing

Conclusion

  • Fae Xiao promising as a DPS character
  • High potential in follow-up attacking team setups
  • Anticipate showcasing her for more detailed insights
  • Call for audience feedback on Fae Xiao's kit

  • Encourage subscribers for future content and updates about Fae Xiao.