If you ask people who they think the best-written characters are in Genshin, few would pick Xianyun. And if you ask who is their favourite to play, she’s even less likely to be mentioned.
And yet, I would include her in both lists.
She is unique in so many ways. She was present in the game from the start, but for years was just an NPC without any hint that she would become playable. Her personality was abrasive and quirky, and in amongst the sea of side characters she always stood out. Even those who didn’t like her absolutely knew who she was.
By the time she was revealed as an upcoming five star I wasn’t all that interested in her story, and while her playstyle looked unusual, it sounded very niche, and I was not excited.
I planned to skip her.
Instead, she absolutely stole the show.
00:00 Intro
00:43 An annoying bird
01:46 A caring mother
02:26 A memorable NPC
02:58 Human form
04:13 Hidden depths
05:31 Mother bird
06:19 Kit overview • Elemental burst
06:48 Kit overview • 4th ascension passive
07:19 Kit overview • Elemental skill
08:03 Kit overview • 1st ascension passive
08:27 Kit overview • Intended role
09:12 Kit overview • Constellations
10:10 Build overview • Priorities
10:52 Build overview • Weapon
11:45 Build overview • Artifact stats
12:06 Build overview • Artifact sets
12:24 Build overview • Talents
12:41 Synergies • Furina
13:07 Synergies • Iansan
13:44 Synergies • Plunge DPS
14:26 Synergies • Other DPS
15:44 Conslusion
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