What kind of demon is Xiao?

Xiao (Chinese: 魈 Xiāo, "Mountain Demon") is a playable Anemo character in Genshin Impact. He is an adeptus, under the name Alatus, and the only known remaining member of the five foremost Yakshas dispatched by Morax to subdue the demonic spirits that plagued Liyue.
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Does Xiao mean demon?

The name Xiao (Chinese: 魈 Xiāo) means "demon" and more specifically refers to a single-legged, mountain-dwelling demon.
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What kind of animal is Xiao?

Xiao or Hsiao (simplified Chinese: 嚣; traditional Chinese: 囂; pinyin: xiāo; Wade–Giles: hsiao; lit. 'clamor'), alternately pronounced Ao (pinyin: aó; Wade–Giles: ao), is a mythological creature described as resembling either an ape or a bird.
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Is Xiao a demon hunter?

Genshin Impact's new Xiao trailer reveals more about the demon hunter's past. You've probably seen Xiao around in Teyvat while playing Genshin Impact. He pops up in the Wangshu Inn during the first chapter of the Archon Quests and was tested out as a playable character in a recent closed-beta session.
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Is Xiao a God Genshin?

Xiao, like Ganyu and Zhongli, has been around since the Archon War which makes them all thousands of years old. Originally Xiao was actually serving another god but was treated cruelly by him. It wasn't until Zhongli intervened that Xiao was set free from his grasp.
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Is Zhongli a god?

5 Zhongli Is A God (Actually)

As the vessel (for now) for Morax, Zhongli is basically a god. However, the player discovers in the story of the game that Morax, referred to as Rex Lapis, was cruel and merciless. He slaughtered many other gods during the Archon War, enough to earn him the title God of War.
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Why does Xiao wear a mask?

This inner suffering is present in the design of his skills: when Xiao uses "Bane of All Evil," he dons his mask, which continually enhances his combat abilities but also continually drains his health. This demonstrates the great suffering he must endure as a consequence of using this power.
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What is Xiao made of?

Most xiao are made of bamboo, but jade, porcelain, and ivory xiao are also known. The modern xiao is about 27 to 30 inches (70 to 80 cm) long, with five finger holes in the front and one thumb hole in the back.
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Is Xiao a bird?

XIAO TRUE FORM IS A VERMILLION BIRD. look closely on how similar the tattoo to a vermillion bird, a Chinese mythical creature that represents the south.
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What is Xiao and venti relationship?

Even though they are connected to different regions, Venti and Xiao share a very sweet connection. Xiao almost died one night due to his negative karma but was saved by the sound of Venti playing his flute. The song was so calming that it pulled Xiao back to his senses and returned his strength.
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What is Xiao The God of?

Xiao (Chinese: 魈 Xiāo, "Mountain Demon") is a playable Anemo character in Genshin Impact. He is an adeptus, under the name Alatus, and the only known remaining member of the five foremost Yakshas dispatched by Morax to subdue the demonic spirits that plagued Liyue.
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What is Xiao real form?

XIAO TRUE FORM IS A VERMILLION BIRD. look closely on how similar the tattoo to a vermillion bird, a Chinese mythical creature that represents the south. (isn't liyue located at the south of teyvat.
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Is Xiao A Garuda?

Xiao, Is An Illuminated Beast Yaksha Shaped Like Garuda, A Giant Golden Winged Bird Guardian Spirit, Whether In A Humanoid Form Or Not, With The Power Of Baku.
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Why is Xiao named Xiao?

The Xiao surname originated from Xiao County in Anhui province, China. In the state of Song during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, the nobleman Daxin (蕭叔大心) was enfeoffed at Xiao, which became an attached state of Song. The people of Xiao later adopted the name of their state as their surname.
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Is Xiao An elf?

He is an elf with pointy ears, and the power to summon the spirits of the dead elf warriors that were killed at Evaranae Citadel to fight alongside him. Xiao has a talent for disappearing, and often hides in his staff, which he calls Crazy Fun Bamboo, giving it a little shake to peek out.
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What does Xiao mean?

Xiao is a gender-neutral name of Chinese origin and has several meanings, but the most notable translations are “dawn”, “little”, and “reverent of the elderly.” Xiao's connotation with the morning will make natural early-risers fall in love with this precious moniker.
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Why is Xiao short?

Why is Xiao so short | Fandom. The only thing he eats is tofu, you think you can get the recommended amount of daily nutrients from that? Well... he was malnourished 99% of his life, most of his diet consists of snow, he only sometimes eats almond tofu...
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Who was the God that enslaved Xiao?

Before Xiao was known as... well.. Xiao, he actually was going by the name Alatus. Alatus was a young, naive and kind Yaksha who was born and raised in Liyue. However, a cruel God got ahold of his weakness and turned Alatus as his slave, ordering the young Yaksha to perform cruel acts for the sake of this cruel God.
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What does a xiao sound like?

In the oral traditions of the Xiao, practitioners and poets say its sound resembles the sweetness of the Phoenix's call, the king of birds in Chinese belief.
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Where is xiao from Genshin?

You can find Xiao in the Wangshu Inn in Liyue, but he won't join your party unless you win him via the Character Wish banner.
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How do I play xiao?

The xiao player holds the instrument vertically at a 45-degree angle or greater with both hands; some players prefer their left hand on top, others their right (with whichever hand is on top the player operates the thumb and top two fingerholes, while the remaining three fingerholes are manipulated with the fingers of ...
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How old is Zhongli?

Like Venti, Zhongli's true age is never specified. It's said that Morax is over 6000 years old, as he helped shape the geography of Liyue. Over 6000 years old is a vague number, but it confirms that Zhongli isn't anywhere below 6000 years. Predictably, this makes Zhongli the oldest character in Genshin Impact.
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How can I get Xiao namecard?

The only way to get Xiao: Mask is by reaching Friendship Level 10 with Xiao. Once you reach the maximum friendship level with Xiao, open up the character screen and click on the treasure chest icon to claim their namecard!
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Who is ganyu Genshin Impact?

Ganyu (Chinese: 甘雨 Gānyǔ, "Sweet Rain") is a playable Cryo character in Genshin Impact. She is a half-qilin Adeptus under contract with the Geo Archon Morax and serves as the general secretary of the Liyue Qixing.
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Is Paimon a dude?

What's the gender of Paimon? Paimon is a female NPC in Genshin Impact that follows you around and will act as your guide for the continent of Teyvat. She enters the story as a character saved by you from a lake that she was about to drown in.
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