Summary
An exciting development is coming in Natlan forGenshin Impactplayers, as Version 5.1 will introduce a universal 5-Star Support character with Xilonen. Building a proper team inGenshin Impactis key to mastering its combat and tackling the challenges of the Spiral Abyss. While the difficulty in the open world is lenient enough to allow for most combinations, it’s often important to have an on-field carry supported by healers, buffers, or off-field damage dealers.
Throughout its history, certainGenshin Impactcharacters such as Kazuhaused to be a universal solution for many Spiral Abyss teams, which made Supports extremely valuable to have on anyGenshin Impactaccount. This has proven to be true in both Sumeru and Fontaine, as Nahida and Furina have not only debuted with wildly successful banners, but they have also enabled or invented some of the best teams inGenshin Impactas a result of their kit.
While the Pyro Archon is expected to be a must-pullevent banner inGenshin Impact, there is another character from Natlan that players ought to consider: Xilonen, a 5-Star Geo Sword, featured prominently in the recent Ignition teaser for Version 5.0.According to FouL, and confirmed by a group of other leakers, this character is slated to be a universal Support. Not only does her ability kit feature Resistance Shred, but her Elemental Burst provides bonuses for the on-field carry based on the elements of Xilonen’s party members.
Xilonen Is a Universal Support Character Coming in Genshin Impact Version 5.1
Xilonen’s ability kit has remained in Version 5.0 for an inexplicable reason, which has allowed leakers to obtain concrete information about her Constellations, Ascension Passives, and overall combat abilities. Xilonen’s main gimmick is that she owns three elemental jewels which light up according to the elements of her party members. Whenentering the Nightsoul stateduring her Elemental Skill, she generates an aura that shreds the elemental resistance of enemies based on the color of her jewels. During Xilonen’s Elemental Burst, her Leopard Spirit provides bonuses to the on-field character, which are once again determined by the elements lighting up the jewels.
What makes Xilonen’s ability kit brilliant is that she works well in Mono Geo, Navia Crystallize, and non-Geo teams. Given that players have long wished for anoverhaul of the Geo element inGenshin Impact, Xilonen may just be the answer to their plight. While there is still ample time for her ability kit to undergo changes in the beta, the initial impressions have been overwhelmingly positive. Version 5.1 is expected to launch on May 19, 2025.
