Xiangling is primarily played as a Sub-DPS, dealing most of her damage through her Elemental Burst.

When building Xiangling, Energy Recharge (ER) should be your top priority to maintain consistent Burst uptime. Aim for at least 180% ER, though some teams may require even more.

If you need more Energy Recharge, consider:

• Engulfing Lightning (Premium option)
• The Catch (Best F2P option)

These are among her strongest weapon choices for Burst uptime.

If you've already met your Energy Recharge requirements, you can shift toward more offensive options:

• Staff of Homa – Boosts CRIT stats and overall damage output
• Dragon's Bane – Increases Elemental Mastery and enhances reaction damage

Aim for these stat benchmarks:

• Energy Recharge: 180%+
• CRIT Ratio: ~50% CRIT Rate / 150% CRIT DMG
• Elemental Mastery: 200–300 (for reaction-focused teams)

Xiangling excels in teams that rely on elemental reactions and consistent Pyro application. She fits extremely well in Vaporize, Melt, and Overloaded teams, making her one of the most versatile and high-value Sub-DPS characters in the game.