The DJ of the Children of Echoes is here! Xilonen is a versatile 5-star Geo sword character, excelling as both a sub-DPS and a top-tier support capable of shredding enemy elemental resistance.
Known for her mastery in forging, Xilonen is more focused on refining each weapon to perfection than on gaining fame. Her pragmatic nature translates well into combat, where she can adapt to any team role.
In this ONE Esports guide, we will cover the best Xilonen builds, ensuring that she can provide the best support for your team.
Best Xilonen build: ascension and talent materials
Xilonen’s gameplay revolves around frequent use of her Elemental Skill to maximize her elemental shred and damage potential. Ascending her unlocks her full power, enhancing these abilities.
To ascend Xilonen, you’ll need to collect Brilliant Chrysanthemum and farm Natlan’s tribal warrior drops. For her boss material, she requires the Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, dropped by the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device boss found in Toyac Springs.
Check out our comprehensive ONE Esports guide for the complete list of Xilonen’s ascension materials.
Players should prioritize upgrading her Elemental Skill first, as her gameplay revolves around gaining source samples. Depending on your team composition, Source Samples allow Xilonen to decrease the Elemental RES of nearby enemies
Next, focus on upgrading Xilonen’s Elemental Burst. The skill has versatile effects depending on the number of Source Samples she has. This dual functionality allows Xilonen to adapt her burst to either support her teammates through healing or deal massive geo damage.
Here is the list of Xilonen’s Talent materials.
| LEVEL | TALENT MATERIALS | MORA |
| 2 | 3 x Teachings of Kindling 6 x Transoceanic Pearl | 12,500 |
| 3 | 2 x Guide to Kindling 3 x Warrior’s Metal Whistle | 17,500 |
| 4 | 4 x Guide to Kindling 4 x Warrior’s Metal Whistle | 25,000 |
| 5 | 6 x Guide to Kindling 6 x Warrior’s Metal Whistle | 30,000 |
| 6 | 9 x Guide to Kindling 9 x Warrior’s Metal Whistle | 37,000 |
| 7 | 4 x Philosophies of Kindling 4 x Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle 1 x Mirror of Mushin | 120,000 |
| 8 | 6 x Philosophies of Kindling 6 x Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle 1 x Mirror of Mushin | 260,000 |
| 9 | 12 x Philosophies of Kindling 9 x Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle 2 x Mirror of Mushin | 450,000 |
| 10 | 16 x Philosophies of Kindling 12 x Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle 2 x Mirror of Mushin 1 x Crown of Insight | 700,000 |
Best Xilonen build: Best weapons
With the right setup, Xilonen can easily become a powerful asset in any team. Her unique skill set makes her an exceptional support or sub-DPS in a Geo-focused team.
To enhance her performance, here are the best weapons for her:
| WEAPON | STATS | WEAPON EFFECT |
| Peak Patrol Song | Base ATK: 542 DEF: 82.7% | Halcyon Years Unending: Gain “Ode to Flowers” after Normal or Plunging Attacks hit an opponent: DEF increases by 8% and gain a 10% All Elemental DMG Bonus for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Can trigger once per 0.1s. When this effect reaches 2 stacks or the 2nd stack’s duration is refreshed, increase all nearby party members’ All Elemental DMG Bonus by 8% for every 1,000 DEF the equipping character has, up to a maximum of 25.6%, for 15s. |
| Flute of Ezpitzal | Base ATK: 454 DEF: 69.0% | Smoke-and-Mirror Mystery: Using an Elemental Skill increases DEF by 16% for 15s. |
| Cinnabar Spindle | Base ATK: 454 DEF: 69.0% | Spotless Heart: Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 40% of DEF. The effect will be triggered no more than once every 1.5s and will be cleared 0.1s after the Elemental Skill deals DMG. |
| Uraku Misugiri | Base ATK: 542 CRIT DMG: 88.2% | Brocade Bloom, Shrine Sword: Normal Attack DMG is increased by 16% and Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 24%. After a nearby active character deals Geo DMG, the aforementioned effects increase by 100% for 15s. Additionally, the wielder’s DEF is increased by 20%. |
| Mistsplitter Reforged | Base ATK: 674 CRIT DMG: 44.1% | Mistsplitter’s Edge: Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for all elements and receive the might of the Mistsplitter’s Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, the Mistsplitter’s Emblem provides a 8/16/28% Elemental DMG Bonus for the character’s Elemental Type. The character will obtain 1 stack of Mistsplitter’s Emblem in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals Elemental DMG (stack lasts 5s), casting Elemental Burst (stack lasts 10s); Energy is less than 100% (stack disappears when Energy is full). Each stack’s duration is calculated independently. |
| Haran Geppaku Futsu | Base ATK: 608 CRIT Rate: 33.1% | Honed Flow: Obtain 12% All Elemental DMG Bonus. When other nearby party members use Elemental Skills, the character equipping this weapon will gain 1 Wavespike stack. Max 2 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When the character equipping this weapon uses an Elemental Skill, all stacks of Wavespike will be consumed to gain Rippling Upheaval: each stack of Wavespike consumed will increase Normal Attack DMG by 20% for 8s. |
The Peak Patrol Song is Xilonen’s best weapon as it caters to both support and sub-DPS roles. By enhancing her DEF and boosting all Elemental DMG, this weapon significantly amplifies her overall damage output, while also providing damage increase to teammates.
Uraku Misugiri is an alternate weapon for players who prefer playing her as a sub-DPS. This weapon synergizes perfectly with Xilonen’s Yohual’s Scratch, which deals AOE Geo DMG based on DEF. Its additional DEF and Crit DMG increase further enhances her damage potential.
For F2P players, Flute of Ezpitzal is a solid choice, increasing DEF after using an Elemental Skill, which aligns seamlessly with Xilonen’s gameplay. Cinnabar Spindle also stands out as a viable F2P option, boosting Elemental Skill DMG based on DEF, further enhancing Yohual’s Scratch.
Finally, both Mistsplitter Reforged and Haran Geppaku Futsu offer increased Elemental DMG, contributing to Xilonen’s overall damage potential.
Best Xilonen build: Best artifact sets
Depending on your team composition, Source Samples allow Xilonen to decrease the Elemental RES of nearby enemies, making her an invaluable support character when paired with the right artifact set.
We outline two sets that cater to Xilonen’s support and sub-DPS roles. These builds can significantly boost her damage output while enhancing her ability to shred elemental resistance.
| XILONEN ARTIFACTS | ARTIFACT DESCRIPTION |
| Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City | 2-Pieces: When a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, the equipping character regenerates 6 Elemental Energy. 4-Pieces: After the equipping character triggers a reaction related to their Elemental Type, all nearby party members gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for the Elemental Types involved in the elemental reaction for 15s. If the equipping character is in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state when triggering this effect, all nearby party members gain an additional 28% Elemental DMG Bonus for the Elemental Types involved in the elemental reaction for 20s. The equipping character can trigger this effect while off-field, and the DMG bonus from Artifact Sets with the same name do not stack. |
| Obsidian Codex | 2-Pieces: While the equipping character is in Nightsoul’s Blessing and is on the field, their DMG dealt is increased by 15%. 4-Pieces: After the equipping character consumes 1 Nightsoul point while on the field, CRIT Rate increases by 40% for 6s. This effect can trigger once every second. |
| Husk of Opulent Dreams | 2-Pieces: DEF +30% 4-Pieces: A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost. |
| Marechaussee Hunter | 2-Pieces: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-Pieces: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks. |
The Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City is tailor-made for maximizing Xilonen’s elemental shred and team synergy. It enhances elemental DMG for your entire team, making it the top choice for those who prefer to use her as a pure support unit. By triggering Elemental Reactions, Xilonen can provide continuous buffs to the party, particularly in her Nightsoul’s Blessing state.
Obsidian Codex transforms Xilonen into a powerful sub-DPS, boosting her Crit Rate and Crit DMG. The set works perfectly with her Elemental Skill, Yohual’s Scratch, which consumes Nightsoul points frequently. This synergy allows for consistent bursts of damage if your team consists of two Geo characters.
For players focusing on Xilonen’s DEF-scaling Geo DMG, Husk of Opulent Dreams is a strong alternative. This set boosts both her DEF and Geo DMG which pairs well with her Elemental Skill.
Marechaussee Hunter is ideal for an alternate sub-DPS setup. Xilonen’s HP fluctuations, whether due to enemy damage or healing, trigger CRIT Rate boosts, enabling frequent high Normal and Charged Attacks damage. However, do note that this setup requires Furina on your team.
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