Xianyun, or Cloud Retainer, as most players know her, is going to be the newest character coming out with Genshin Impact Version 4.4.
Xianyun will be available starting the First Phase of Version 4.4 launching on January 31st. In this guide we’ll go over all you need to know about her kit, ascension materials to get ready for her!
List of Contents:
- Who is Xianyun
- Xianyun Ascension Materials
- Xianyun Kit and Skills
- Xianyun Release Date and Banner
- Should you Pull for Xianyun
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Who is Xianyun
One of the Mighty and Illuminated Adepti of Jueyun, known as [Cloud Retainer.] Expert in all kinds of mechanical contraptions, her heart now turns towards the affairs of the mortal world, through which she walks under the name [Xianyun.]
Xianyun is the newest [Anemo / Catalyst] character to join Genshin Impact’s roster. She is a Plunge ATK support / Sub-DPS that can also provide healing to allies.
Her kit is quite diverse and offers something new to the game by utilizing a seemingly forgotten feature, the Plunge Attacks.
Xianyun (Cloud Retainer) Voice Actors:
- English: Stephanie Panisello
- Chinese: Qin Ziyi (秦紫翼)
- Japanese: Nakatomi Mana (中臣 真菜)
- Korean: Kang Si-hyeon (강시현)
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Xianyun Ascension Materials
Below you will see a table with all of the ascension materials needed to get Cloud Retainer to level 80+.
Xianyun Ascension Materials
Below you will see all materials needed to ascend Xianyun to level 80+
x420k
Mora
- Amount: 420k
x18
Divining Scroll
- Amount: 18
x30
Sealed Scroll
- Amount: 30
x36
Forbidden Curse Scroll
- Amount: 36
x1
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
- Amount: 1
x9
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
- Amount: 9
x9
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
- Amount: 9
x6
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone
- Amount: 6
Clearwater Jade
- Amount: 168
Cloudseam Scale
- Amount: 46
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Xianyun Kit and Skills
Being an Anemo Character most of Cloud Retainer’s abilities have to do with manipulating wind to deal damage, heal and support teammates. Xianyun’s kit allows her to fit in many roles be it sub DPS, healer, or support. Here is the full breakdown of her abilities and passives!
Xianyun Skills
ATK
Word of Wind and Flower - Normal Attack
- Summons swirling winds to perform up to 4 attacks, dealing Anemo DMG.
SKILL
White Clouds at Dawn - Skill
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Xianyun enters the Cloud Transmogrification state, in which she will not take Fall DMG, and uses [Skyladder] once.
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In this state, her Plunging Attack will be converted into [Driftcloud Wave] instead, which deals AoE Anemo DMG and ends the [Cloud Transmogrification] state. This DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG.
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Each use of [Skyladder] while in this state increases the DMG and AoE of the next [Driftcloud Wave] used.
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- [Skyladder]
- Can be used while in mid-air.
- Xianyun leaps forward, dealing Anemo DMG to targets along her path.
- During each [Cloud Transmogrification] state Xianyun enters, Skyladder may be used up to 3 times and only 1 instance of Skyladder DMG can be dealt to any one opponent.
- If Skyladder is not used again in a short period, the Cloud Transmogrification state will be canceled.
- If Xianyun does not use Driftcloud Wave while in this state, the next CD of White Clouds at Dawn will be decreased by 3s.
ULT
Stars Gather at Dusk - Ultimate
- Brings forth a sacred breeze that deals AoE Anemo DMG and heals all nearby characters based on Xianyun's ATK. It will also summon the [Starwicker] mechanism.
- [Starwicker]
- Continuously follows the active character and periodically heals all nearby characters based on Xianyun's ATK.
- Starts with 8 stacks of [Adeptal Assistance]. While Adeptal Assistance is active, nearby active characters will have their jump height increased.
- When the active character completes a [Plunging Attack], Starwicker will consume 1 stack of Adeptal Assistance and deal AoE Anemo DMG.
- Only 1 Starwicker can exist simultaneously.
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Xianyun Passive Skills
P1
Crane Form
- Increases gliding SPD for your own party members by 15%.
- Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
P2
Galefeather Pursuit
- Each opponent hit by Driftcloud Waves from White Clouds at Dawn will grant all nearby party members 1 stack of Storm Pinion for 20s. Max 4 stacks.
- These will cause the characters' Plunging Attack CRIT Rate to increase by 4%/6%/8%/10% respectively.
- Each Storm Pinion created by hitting an opponent has an independent duration.
P3
Consider, the Adeptus in Her Realm
- When the Starwicker created by Stars Gather at Dusk has Adeptal Assistance stacks, nearby active characters' Plunging Attack shockwave DMG will be increased by 200% of Xianyun's ATK. The maximum DMG increase that can be achieved this way is 9,000.
- Each Plunging Attack shockwave DMG instance can only apply this increased DMG effect to a single opponent. Each character can trigger this effect once every 0.4s.
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Xianyun Release Date and Banner
Cloud Retainer will be released later this month with the release of Genshin Impact Version 4.4, January 31st.
Players will then have three weeks to get her through her Limited Character Banner so if you want her start saving up because time is ticking!
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Should you Pull for Xianyun
As with any other character in Genshin Impact Xianyun will be an interesting addition to the roster and with her skills that touch on the Plunge Attacks, which had seemingly been forgotten until now, she is certainly going to open up some new playstyles.
She is sure to boost Xiao’s damage and will certainly be present in any Xiao team after her release, as such, if you like Xiao or maybe just want a character to bring some fresh gameplay to your roster then Cloud Retainer will certainly fill that role!
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