Amber vs Xinyan
The beginner's torch vs. the physical rockstar's shield
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Amber if…
- When you need a taunt to manage enemy aggro
- For rapid Pyro application on shields via her low-cost Burst
- In 'Elegy for the End' support builds for high-end Vaporize teams
Pick Xinyan if…
- When you need a Pyro shield that can also cleanse debuffs
- As a Physical support for Eula or Razor
- If you need a Claymore for mining or breaking Geo shields
Both characters struggle in the current meta due to awkward kits. Amber has a niche as an Elegy carrier for speedruns, while Xinyan is a decent Physical support at high constellations. Choose Amber for utility and Xinyan for Physical teams.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Amber
- Explosive Puppet puts a bunny out on the field that taunts the enemies and explodes once its duration is over or it.
- Fiery Rain shoots an arrow up into the air and a shower of Pyro arrows fall back down dealing AoE Pyro DMG.
- Does the Support job with clear Pyro identity rather than vague flex value.
- Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
- Constellation breakpoints matter more than the C0 kit advertises.
Xinyan
- Sweeping Fervor deals Pyro DMG in front of Xinyan and creates a Shield based on the number of enemies hit.
- Riff Revolution deals DMG in an AoE around Xinyan dealing both Physical and Pyro DMG.
- Natural fit for Pyro Shield Support slots without forcing a weird team shape.
- Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
- Constellation breakpoints matter more than the C0 kit advertises.
Shared Team Members
With Amber
Bennett provides Amber with a massive ATK buff and Pyro Resonance, which are essential for making her Baron Bunny and Burst deal respectable damage. His healing also provides a safety net for Amber while she aims for weak spots with her Charged Shots.
With Xinyan
Bennett is Xinyan's best battery, helping her reach the high energy requirements for her Physical-scaling Burst. He provides Pyro Resonance and a significant ATK buff that enhances both her shield strength and her Burst's impact.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
The First Great Magic
Artifacts
Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Weapon
Redhorn Stonethresher
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK % / Energy Recharge
Goblet
Physical DMG
Circlet
CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK % > Energy Recharge > DEF %
Who Should You Pull?
- When you need a taunt to manage enemy aggro
- For rapid Pyro application on shields via her low-cost Burst
- In 'Elegy for the End' support builds for high-end Vaporize teams
- When you need a Pyro shield that can also cleanse debuffs
- As a Physical support for Eula or Razor
- If you need a Claymore for mining or breaking Geo shields