Is Xiao a good DPS?

Is Xiao a DPS character? Absolutely, to the exclusion of almost everything else. Xiao has high base attack, and his Elemental Skill and Burst are both focused on dealing damage. You can use his skill to help with exploration, since it covers long distances, but Xiao is best suited for the primary DPS role on your team.
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Is Xiao A main dps or support?

Xiao is a strong main DPS character, but needs special support for it. He moves around the field a lot, which doesn't make energy recharge easy, and he continuously loses HP during his ultimate.
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Is Xiao good DPS Genshin?

Xiao works best as a carry DPS – he should be active on the field as often as possible. The best team composition for Xiao ensures he has ample healing and protective shields at all times. We highly recommend picking Sucrose to pair alongside Xiao as her abilities work perfectly in the healer and battery role.
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Is Xiao a better DPS than Diluc?

That means Xiao technically has higher ATK potential than Diluc. This also means his damage multipliers can scale easier since he has higher base damage. The difference might not be that big but it's a bragging right, having Xiao since, by technicality, he has the highest damage right out of the box.
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Is Xiao better than ganyu?

Both Ganyu and Xiao shine when it comes to AOE damage.

Ganyu's Frostflake Bloom (created by her Charged Attack) will deal massive damage while covering a decent area. Xiao's AOE is larger than Ganyu's, but is restricted by his Elemental Burst.
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Is Yuuki stronger than Xiao?

Xiao is considered a great DPS character by many Genshin Impact players, so for there to be some leakers claiming that Ayaka's DPS will surpass Xiao's is quite impressive. A lot of Ayaka's damage is going to come from Elemental Reactions, which is incredibly easy to do in Genshin Impact's current metagame.
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Who is stronger shenhe or Xiao?

Shenhe is best with allies in Genshin Impact but Xiao can deal more damage than her. Both characters are strong and fulfill different roles. It depends on what the player needs or wants, but both characters in Genshin Impact will no doubt be a valuable asset.
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Why is Xiao a selfish DPS?

There are some DPS as well that are categorized as a "Selfish Main DPS" Meaning they are characters who don't do as much damage unless they're stricly on the field or have their burst up. Examples being Razor, Xiao, Childe and Eula.
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Is Xiao stronger than Childe?

Lore wise, Xiao would win, even though Childe is still incredibly powerful, not because Xiao is an adeptus or god like, but because killing is his life skill, and Xiao has more experience, and more strength than Childe does. Xiao wins this fight, every time.
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Is Xiao worth pulling?

His artifacts are also simple and easy to find, where his best set is a mixed set of Viridescent Venerer and Gladiator's. Here are 5 more reasons why you should pull for Xiao: You like his design and/or gameplay. You want a character who can deal a lot of AoE damage.
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Why is Xiao so good?

Xiao is an excellent DPS character with a fun playstyle, who is most effective with a good team to support his energy and health needs. Xiao's Elemental Burst comes with health and energy downsides.
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Is Yae Miko a DPS?

To help you figure out how to play Yae Miko, we've put together a guide to the best Yae Miko build and team composition. She is a powerful Electro DPS character, capable of dealing substantial damage.
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Is Xiao the strongest character in Genshin?

Being more than 2,000 years old, Xiao has had the luxury of time and appropriately used that to become one of the strongest Adepti in existence. Out of the five Adepti Rex Lapis appointed to become Yakshas or specialized demon slayers, Xiao is the only one who remains alive or sane. That alone is proof of his power.
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Can Xiao be sub DPS?

Xiao Best Team Comp

・Albedo can provide energy while being a great Sub-DPS especially when paired with Zhongli. ・Zhongli will provide shield for the longetivity of Xiao and also additional debuff to enemies.
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Who is Xiao good with?

Bennett is the game's best Support hands down, but works even better with Xiao. Bennett's Elemental Burst buffs the attack of and heals characters within its field, two things Xiao wants. Xiao's own Elemental Burst ticks away his health, and having a reliable way of healing can make Xiao feel more comfortable to play.
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Does Diluc hate wine?

Despite owning a winery, Diluc dislikes the mouthfeel of alcohol and prefers grape juice, which he keeps stocked at Angel's Share.
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Who is stronger Diluc or Jean?

Yes, Diluc is a formidable fighter, but Jean has an extremely high rank in the Knights. Diluc is probably much stronger than normal Knights in the Favonius, but I'm pretty sure he was either even matched, not as good or slightly better than Kaeya. But Jean's rank is much higher than Kaeya's, so probably Jean.
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Who is the strongest DPS in Genshin Impact?

The Best DPS Characters In Genshin Impact, Ranked
  • 8 Klee.
  • 7 Diluc.
  • 6 Arataki Itto.
  • 5 Xiao.
  • 4 Eula.
  • 3 Ayaka.
  • 2 Hu Tao.
  • 1 Ganyu.
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What is good damage for Xiao?

Currently, Xiao's best-in-slot artifact set is 2-Gladiator's Finale + 2-Viridescent Venerer. This composition will support Xiao's damage before using his Burst and for the duration of his Burst. Some players might think that 4-Viridescent Venerer is the better choice for Xiao.
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Is Hu Tao the strongest DPS?

The best build for Genshin Impact's Hu Tao will have her critting for tens of thousands of damage with every charged attack. Limited five-star character Hu Tao has become one of the most popular main DPS options in Genshin Impact.
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Is ganyu a good DPS?

Absolutely. She's one of the best Genshin DPS characters, alongside Xiao. Unlike Xiao, though, Ganyu has some support utility as well. Her Elemental Skill draws enemies in and deals AoE Cryo damage, which is good for setting up reactions and other AoE attacks, while her Burst deals continuous Cryo damage.
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Should I pull for Ganyu or Xiao?

Xiao is just hard to get materials but Ganyu can do good dmg without really having to grind energy recharge and crit stats on the artifacts. Ganyu is pretty safe because she can hit from long distances but Xiao has to go in there and risk himself if he doesn't have a shield.
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Should I pull Xiao or Zhongli?

My vote goes to: When Xiao comes out, and you like his playstyle in test run, pull for him. You can always save through Keqing's banner, and chance Zhongli if he comes right after. Don't think it'll be Liyue's turn after Keqing though.
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Should I get Shenhe or Ganyu?

Outside of Cryo Teams, Shenhe doesn't really shine that well. Her Elemental Skill doesn't fare well in AoE situations, and while her Elemental Burst has potential for Melt teams, Ganyu could be a better option if you want a more flexible Cryo character.
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