Xiao banner rerun in Genshin Impact: Release date & 4-star characters

James Busby
Xiao standing in a field in Genshin Impact

The Xiao banner rerun is now available in Genshin Impact, so find out everything you need to know about the 4-star characters joining him and whether he is worth pulling. 

Phase 1 of the Genshin Impact 3.4 update is now live, which means Travelers can spend their Primogems on the Alhaitham banner and Xiao banner. The Anemo 5-star has finally received his long-awaited rerun, which is great news for players that have yet to unlock him.

Xiao is a 5-star Polearm character who uses his Anemo abilities to sweep foes off their feet, sending them hurtling into the sky and plunging them into the ground below. As an Adeptus and a member of the five foremost Yakshas, Xiao is familiar with Teyvat’s bloodthirsty enemies. 

Previously, Xiao was last available in the game’s Version 2.7 update, which also saw both Yelan and Kuki Shinobu make their Genshin Impact debut. However, this godly character has now made his much-needed return, so here’s everything you need to know. 


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Xiao banner release date in Genshin Impact

Xiao banner event screenshot
The Xiao banner makes its long-awaited return.

The Xiao banner rerun was released on January 18, 2023. The Anemo 5-star was released alongside Alhaitham, the game’s latest Dendro character. Travelers will be able to unlock both 5-stars, alongside a number of 4-star characters during Phase 1 of the 3.4 update. 

Xiao’s latest banner rerun marks the fourth time the Adeptus has been available in the game, so if you have yet to unlock him, then you’ll want to use this opportunity to add him to your collection.

Xiao banner rerun 4-star characters in Genshin Impact

Xiao banner screenshot
The Xiao banner is home to some decent 4-star characters.

The Xiao banner rerun characters have been announced by HoYoverse, giving Travelers the chance to see which 4-stars have joined him. All the Xiao banner rate-up characters can be seen below:

  • Yaoyao (Dendro)
  • Yunjin (Geo)
  • Xinyan (Pyro)

Is Xiao worth pulling in Genshin Impact?

Xiao in Genshin Impact
Xiao is a fantastic DPS character in Genshin Impact.

Yes, Xiao is worth pulling in Genshin Impact. In fact, the Polearm user can deliver huge amounts of single-target damage, making him one of the best Anemo characters in the game. Being able to leap into the air and watch your enemy’s health bar melt away is incredibly satisfying, especially when you utilize the best Xiao build.

If you combine Xiao with characters like Zhongli, Bennett, Venti, or Xingqiu — you’ll be able to dish out some dizzying damage numbers.

So, there you have it, everything you need to know about the Xiao banner rerun. Make sure you check out our Genshin Impact page and guides below for all the latest updates:

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James is Dexerto's Associate Games Editor who joined the website in 2020. He graduated from university with a degree in Journalism, before spending four years freelancing for GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, RPS, LoL Esports, Red Bull Gaming, and many more. You can find him covering everything from CoD, Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, and Monster Hunter. Need to get in touch? Email James at james.busby@dexerto.com.