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Xiangling

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Xiangling is the Head Chef at the Wanmin Restaurant, known for her "unusual" dishes that often feature "exotic" ingredients. For Xiangling, it is boring to limit herself to one style of cooking. That's why this adventurous Chef would not hesitate to use ingredients that others won't even consider.

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Xiangling is one of the best free-to-play characters in Genshin Impact. Players can obtain this Liyue Chef in the early game by clearing Floor 3, Chamber 3 of the Spiral Abyss. She is a 4-star Pyro Polearm character and has amazing versatility as a support. However, there are some common mistakes among the player base that can make her less effective. Here's how to avoid them.

8 Not Having Energy Recharge

Xiangling's Energy Recharge in character's menu

Xiangling's Elemental Burst, Pyronado, is one of the best offensive support in Genshin Impact. Players can swap Xiangling out after casting her Elemental Burst, but the Pyronado will remain on the field, meaning it has fantastic utility.

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However, players should keep in mind that Xiangling's Elemental Burst requires 80 Energy to be used. Xiangling also has a rather poor Energy generation, so she won't be able to maintain a good uptime with her Elemental Burst. To avoid this dilemma, players should consider giving Xiangling some Energy Recharge.

7 Misplacing Her Elemental Skill

Xiangling and Guoba

Xiangling's Elemental Skill allows her to summon Guoba, a panda-like creature. Guoba will stay in his place and attack the enemy, while continuously applying Pyro to the enemies as well. This adds to Xiangling's amazing Pyro application ability.

Misplacing Guoba on the field is a mistake players often make because of how clumsily Xiangling throws him. Players should know where to place Guoba to fully benefit from it. Additionally, Guoba can move if a character "pushes" it. It also can be moved by some Anemo skills, such as the Traveler's Anemo Elemental Skill or Burst.

6 Playing Her As A Main DPS

Xiangling and the MC

Xiangling has decent damage, so it's not surprising if players want her as their main DPS. However, there are other characters that can excel better in the main DPS role. Generally speaking, Xiangling is best used as a sub-DPS.

It is not advised to play Xiangling as the main DPS, simply because players will lose a lot of her supportive abilities. Xiangling can greatly contribute to amplifying other characters' damage while she perfectly applies Pyro and triggering reactions. The sub-DPS role allows Xiangling to shine without blocking the main DPS' spotlight.

5 Not Knowing Her Snapshot Feature

Xiangling casting her Elemental Burst

Some characters in Genshin Impact have a "snapshot" skill, which allows certain skills to carry the buff it provides when the skill is cast. Even after the buff disappears, the skill will benefit from the buff, because it was cast when the buff was available.

For example, if players use Bennett's Inspiration Field followed by Xiangling's Pyronado, Pyronado will keep benefitting from Bennett's attack buff even after the Inspiration Field is gone. Not only does Pyronado benefit, but Xiangling also snapshots her Guoba. Knowing this feature will allow players to improve their casting time.

4 Not Using Her Against Abyss Lector

Abyss Lector

Abyss Lector is a Spiral Abyss enemy introduced in Genshin Impact 1.5. He is a part of the Abyss Order, and utilizes Electro in his attacks.These scholars of the Abyss also protect themselves with Electro Shield, after players drop their HP to a certain amount.

The most effective way to break this shield is by using Pyro and Cryo attacks, but there are a few alternatives to this. These include Chongyun's Cryo field, Bennett's C6 Pyro field, Bennett with Thundering Fury, and, of course, Xiangling's Pyronado. Pyronado triggers Overloads multiple times in its duration, allowing players to melt the Abyss Lector's shield.

3 Using The Wrong Equipment

Xiangling's Artifacts

Xiangling’s combat style is all about her Elemental Burst. She needs to have as much Energy Recharge as she can get in order to keep using her Pyronado. Some players may consider giving her 4-set of Crimson Witch of Flames — or even worse, giving her the wrong Polearm.

The Head Chef of the Wanmin Restaurant will perform better while equipped with 4-set of Noblesse Oblige, boosting her Burst damage while boosting her teammates' attack every time she Bursts. The new 4-Emblem of Severed Fate also boosts Xiangling's Burst damage and allows her to use her Pyronado more often.

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As for her best weapon, the choice depends on Xiangling's team composition. For most teams, the 4-star Favonius Lance or 5-star Skyward Spine are great choices for Xiangling. On the other hand, if it was a team that relies on Elemental Reactions, Dragon's Bane can further boost her Elemental Reactions damage.

2 Not Teaming Her With The Right Main DPS

Childe, Xiangling, Bennett, and Sucrose

Since Xiangling is a free character that players obtain at the start of their Genshin Impact journey, some would use her in any team they start with. As a result, when Xiangling underperforms, players will switch her out and not use her again.

Teaming Xiangling with the right Main DPS is crucial to fully benefit from her kit. Teaming her with Pyro users like Diluc or Hu Tao will Amplify their damage. Ayaka and Childe's style of combat benefits greatly from Xiangling's Pyro application. Additionally, characters like Kazuha or Xiao also benefit from her amazing Pyro application.

1 Not Considering Her Supportive Abilities

Xiangling playing with Guoba

In addition to her amazing Pyro applications, Xiangling has many supportive abilities. Even her constellations further boost them. Her last constellation adds 15% Pyro Dmg to her party during her Elemental Burst Pyronado, and her first constellation reduces enemies' Pyro resistance by 15% when they're hit by Guoba's attack. Additionally, her Pyronado's duration is also boosted with her 4th constellation. These constellations make Xiangling a deadly support for Pyro Main DPS.

Even Xiangling's Guoba also has a support boost. When Guoba leaves the field, it will leave a chili that boosts any character's attack when they pick it up. However, it should be noted that this attack boost is only given to the character picking up the chili, and not to the whole team.