In the vast and magnificent world of Genshin Impact, each character shines like a brilliant star, radiating unique light. Among them, Xingqian, the upcoming five-star ice-element single-handed sword character in version 5.7, is a master of swordsmanship who embodies both gentleness and ferocity. Her skillful sword techniques resemble a dazzling visual feast of ice and snow, leaving one utterly captivated.
This formidable ice-element warrior possesses a unique swordsmanship system. Her family heirloom, “Cangyao,” not only boasts a sharp blade with a base attack power of 608 but also has a 33.1% chance to unleash a shocking wave upon each strike. More impressively, after using her elemental skill, her attack power increases by 24% for 12 seconds, reminiscent of the biting winds atop a snow-capped mountain. Under specific conditions, her strikes can deal an additional 40% damage, as if the power of shattered ice. This innate gift, much like the frigid winds of the mountain peak, is both piercing and brimming with boundless power.
Xingqian’s basic sword technique, “Jiéwù Shù·Duàn” (Extreme Martial Technique: Sever), appears simple but holds profound depth. Her normal attacks are straightforward yet elegant, while her charged attack, akin to a nimble rooftop runner, hurls enemies into the air with a spinning ice crystal spear. Her plunging attack, similar to a diving falcon, delivers devastating impact. The seamless combination of these moves showcases Xingqian’s unique combat style.
Her elemental skill, “Jiéwù Shù·Shǎn” (Extreme Martial Technique: Flash), is the essence of her swordsmanship. Mimicking the fighting style of the “Extreme Martial,” she offers different swordplay experiences through tap and hold mechanics. Tapping the skill grants her 45 points of “Snake’s Cunning,” switching her to the “Seven Phases, One Flash” mode. Here, her movements become as fluid and elusive as a dragon swimming through clouds. Holding the skill, however, grants her heightened resistance to interruptions while moving swiftly, embodying the Eastern swordsmanship philosophy of “defeating rigidity with flexibility.”
Most captivating is her elemental burst, “Jiéwù Shù·Miè” (Extreme Martial Technique: Annihilate). Unlike typical bursts that rely on elemental energy, this technique is fueled by accumulated “Snake’s Cunning.” With at least 50 points, Xingqian unleashes a flurry of rapid slashes akin to a storm, tearing through space itself. Each additional point of “Snake’s Cunning” beyond 50 amplifies the damage, reaching a maximum enhancement of 12 points. This ingenious design highlights the divine craftsmanship of creation.
In “Seven Phases, One Flash” mode, her elemental burst transforms into “Jiéwù Shù·Jǐn” (Extreme Martial Technique: Exhaust). Here, Xingqian gains the “Sculpt End” effect, where each basic attack hits enemies with increasing damage, much like surging cold currents, until the effect is triggered 10 times. If she absorbs a “Void Rift,” the damage escalates further, resembling the collapse of an iceberg. This layered design evokes admiration for the creator’s meticulous craftsmanship.
Xingqian’s passive talents are equally remarkable. “Reason Beyond the Surface” allows her to create “Void Rifts” when her team triggers ice-element reactions and absorb these rifts to gain “Snake’s Cunning.” Each absorbed rift grants 8 points of “Snake’s Cunning,” a design that is as intriguing as it is practical.