Making Xiangling’s Guoba Burst a Flamethrower!
Xiangling’s Guoba burst, known as "Pyronado", is a fantastic source of Pyro damage and can be a true powerhouse when combined with Hydro characters. Let’s dive into the best ways to maximize its potential!
1. The Core Duo: Xiangling and Hydro Support
The foundation of this team is a strong synergy between Xiangling and a Hydro character. They create a "Vaporize" reaction, which massively amplifies Pyro damage. Popular Hydro partners include:
- Yelan: Yelan brings both strong Hydro application and increased damage through her unique "Lingering Water" mechanic.
- Xingqiu: Xingqiu is the classic choice for his consistent Hydro application and damage reduction abilities.
- Kokomi: Kokomi offers healing and consistent Hydro application with a focus on defense and survivability.
2. Optimizing Guoba’s Burst
- Elemental Mastery: Focus on maximizing Xiangling’s Elemental Mastery. This stat directly influences the damage of vaporize reactions, making it crucial for boosting Guoba’s burst.
- Energy Recharge: Ensuring you have enough energy for frequent bursts is key. Build Xiangling with Energy Recharge through artifacts or weapons.
- Crit Rate/Damage: While not the primary focus, building some Crit Rate and Damage on Xiangling will also increase Guoba’s damage potential.
3. The Right Artifacts
- Crimson Witch of Flames: This set offers a powerful bonus for Pyro damage and reaction damage, making it ideal for Xiangling.
- The Emblem of Severed Fate: This set is another great option, especially if you prioritize energy recharge and damage.
4. Optimizing the Rotation
- Hydro First: Before casting Guoba’s burst, apply Hydro to the enemies using your Hydro character’s skills or bursts. This sets up the "Vaporize" reaction for maximum damage.
- Guoba’s Time to Shine: After applying Hydro, unleash Guoba’s burst. The longer Guoba remains on the field, the more damage it deals.
- Repeating the Cycle: Repeat the Hydro application and Guoba burst cycle for continuous damage.
5. Additional Tips:
- Elemental Reactions: Experiment with other reactions like "Overload" (Electro + Pyro) or "Melt" (Cryo + Pyro) to further increase damage.
- Weapon Selection: Weapons like the "Dragon’s Bane" or "Staff of Homa" can significantly boost Xiangling’s performance.
- Team Composition: Consider adding other characters to the team based on their synergy with Xiangling and your desired playstyle.
By understanding these key elements and carefully building your team, you can unleash the full power of Xiangling’s Guoba burst and turn it into a fiery inferno for your enemies!
