Xinyan's Arsenal: Finding the Perfect Rhythm in Genshin Impact

The first time I heard Xinyan's pyro-infused guitar riff shatter the silence of Liyue Harbor, I knew this fiery rocker played by different rules. Her claymore wasn't just a weapon - it was an extension of her rebellious soul, a metallic symphony waiting to be unleashed. But as I soon discovered, choosing the right instrument for her explosive performances required understanding the subtle harmonies between playstyle and power.

10. The Humble Beginnings: Skyrider Greatsword

That chipped three-star blade from Guyun Stone Forest became my early-game companion. Its physical damage bonus (9.6%-43.9%) paired beautifully with Xinyan's spinning attacks against Treasure Hoarders. I remember stacking those 6% attack boosts during prolonged fights, the weapon's metallic clang syncing with her rhythm:

• Easy to obtain from common chests

• Perfect for overworld exploration

• Outshined by four-stars in Spiral Abyss

9. Lithic Blade's Regional Pride

When I finally pulled this four-star from a Weapon Event Wish, my Liyue-native team composition sang. Each stack (7% ATK per Liyue member) transformed Xinyan into a pyro conductor leading an elemental orchestra. But the moment I swapped in Mondstadt characters, the melody faltered.

8. Sacrificial Greatsword's Endless Encore

There's magic in hearing her Elemental Skill reset twice during a single Ruin Guard showdown. The 30.6% Energy Recharge substat kept her Burst ready, though the 40% proc chance sometimes left me rhythmically stranded mid-battle.

7. Whiteblind's Defensive Ballad

Crafting this at Wagner's forge felt like tuning an instrument. The DEF% substat (11.3%-51.7%) created shield synergies I never expected. Watching her stack both ATK and DEF during prolonged Azhdaha fights was like witnessing a musician improvising through encores.

6. Prototype Archaic's Reliable Chorus

This became my F2P anthem. That 240% AoE proc against clustered Hilichurls never got old, though the 15-second cooldown forced me to master attack rotations like musical measures.

5. Skyward Pride's Aerial Symphony

Pulling this five-star felt like unlocking her true potential. The vacuum blades created visual poetry with her spinning attacks, though energy recharge builds required sacrificing critical stats. An expensive masterpiece needing perfect artifacts.

4. The Unforged's Shielded Crescendo

This weapon transformed Xinyan into a one-woman mosh pit. The 20% shield strength bonus paired with Bolide artifacts created an unbreakable rhythm section. But without consistent shielding support, the melody fell flat.

3. Wolf's Gravestone's Howling Anthem

The 40% party-wide ATK boost upon executing low-health enemies felt like a crowd-surfing moment. But timing those <30% HP strikes required conductor-level precision. When it worked? Pure pyro rock euphoria.

2. Song of Broken Pines' Speed Metal

Attack speed buffs transformed her combos into blistering guitar solos. The Sigil of Whispers mechanic added rhythmic complexity I both loved and struggled to master. A true endgame instrument demanding perfect execution.

1. Redhorn Stonethresher's Critical Finale

When this crimson beast appeared in my Wish results, I finally understood DEF-scaling divinity. Watching 88.2% CDMG melts against Pyro Hypostasis while maintaining shield durability... it was like Xinyan wrote her own boss battle soundtrack.

Through months of experimentation, I've learned that building Xinyan isn't about chasing meta - it's about composing your own combat melody. Does the three-star Skyrider's accessibility outweigh five-star powercreep? Can shield support builds create new synergies with Fontaine characters? As I watch her pyrotechnic encore against the newest weekly boss, I realize the true rhythm lies not in weapon stats, but in how we choose to play our fiery opus.