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As a 4-star character inGenshin Impact, obtaining Constellations for Xinyan should not be difficult. At zero Constellation, Xinyan is pretty underwhelming as a character, where her split-scaling easily throws players off what they need to do with their Liyue rock star.
Luckily, this changes after players gain a few copies of Xinyan, where the enhancements can change her viability and open her up for more roles in a party. Therefore, before trying to use this rock star in their team, players should be aware of what Xinyan’s Constellation brings inGenshin Impact.
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Are Xinyan’s Constellations Worth It In Genshin Impact?
Xinyan’s Constellations take her from underwhelming to viable. They allow her to be aSupport and Sub-DPS inGenshin Impact.For supportive Xinyan, the core enhancement is in her C2 and C4.
Meanwhile,C1 and C6 are more offensive and suitable for the main DPS build.C6 is necessary for players who wish to use her for this role, although it’s not recommended that players use the rock star as their main DPS.
C1 - Fatal Acceleration
C1 Xinyan only buffs her main DPS capabilities, giving her a little room to deal more damage. However, the attack speed increase can only benefit her when she reaches her C6, since players will most likely count on her Charged attacks.
C2 - Impromptu Opening
C2 Xinyan unlocks her full potential to be aSub-DPS inGenshin Impact. With this Constellation, Xinyan gains two new abilities. Her Elemental Burst will always be a Critical Hit, giving players the freedom to mindlessly throw every Critical Damage stat on her.
Additionally, her burst will activate her level three shield, which constantly applies Pyro to close-range enemies. This shield will also activate the 15% Physical damage bonus given by her fourth ascension’s passive.
C4 - Wildfire Rhythm
C4 Xinyan makes her a viable support for Physical DPS characters likeEula inGenshin Impact. However, Physical DPS units depend on Superconduct to inflict more damage. The reaction requires Cryo and Electro to be triggered, and Xinyan’s Pyro Element could mess this synergy up.
To include Xinyan in Physical team compositions, or even build a team around her as a main Physical DPS, players have to include Electro and Cryo enablers with her.
C6 - Rockin' in a Flaming World
C6 Xinyan further enhances her mainDPS role inGenshin Impact. Now, her Charged attacks scale with her defense.
Unfortunately for Xinyan, there are better Physical DPS options than her, even at C6. She is best played as a Sub-DPS or a Physical Support.
Genshin Impactis now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
