Xilonen's Rerun: Is Her 60% Crit Damage Buff Really Worth It? ExploreGenshin

As Xilonen’s rerun approaches in Genshin Impact, many players are eyeing her banner for her seemingly massive +60% Crit Damage buff. At first glance, that number sounds game-changing—especially for Cryo mains. But as Red Warrior from TheGenshinIdiot on YouTube breaks down in his latest video, things aren’t quite that simple.

Let’s break down what Xilonen’s Crit Damage boost actually means in practice, when it shines, when it doesn’t, and why her C2 constellations offer a whole lot more than just that flashy number.

The Myth of 60% Crit Damage: Big Number, Small Gains?

The most talked-about aspect of Xilonen’s kit is her +60% Crit Damage buff, especially when viewed in isolation for Cryo characters. But Red Warrior digs into the math, showing how misleading this value can be without context.

The Reality:

The raw 60% Crit DMG boost might only translate to a 16–20% actual damage increase depending on your character’s build.
Characters like Ayaka with high Crit Rate and Crit Damage already (e.g. 266%+ CDMG) don’t benefit linearly from adding more.
This bonus becomes more marginal the more optimized your character already is.

In short, it’s not the game-breaking buff many are assuming—especially if you’re looking for huge, visible damage spikes just from adding Xilonen to your team.

When the Buff Does Matter: Scaling With the Right Characters

While Cryo characters benefit the least from this buff due to the prevalence of Blizzard Strayer builds and high base CDMG, Xilonen’s value increases drastically in other elemental comps—Pyro, Hydro, and even Geo.

Pyro Characters:

Characters like Hu Tao or Gaming already scale with base ATK, and at C2, Xilonen boosts their base attack to nearly 1,300.
That’s equivalent to almost half of a Bennett buff, stacked on top of RES shred and damage bonuses she also provides.

Hydro Characters:

High base HP units like Furina, Neuvillette, and Mualani gain insane returns from Xilonen’s 45% HP buff at C2.
For example: Neuvillette can jump from 42K to 49K HP, resulting in 16%+ damage boosts without any effort.

Geo Characters:

Xilonen’s general damage bonus (50%) scales with every aspect of a Geo unit’s damage profile.
For Navia, Itto, or Xianyun, this bonus stacks with other multipliers like Gorou, Mavika, or even Yun Jin for huge returns.

📌 Key takeaway: Her C2 passive buffs are far more impactful than the headline 60% Crit Damage.

Xilonen’s C2 Buffs: The Real Value

So what exactly does C2 Xilonen bring to the table besides Crit Damage?

C2 Buff Breakdown:

🔥 +45% ATK or HP scaling based on the team’s element
🔁 +25 Energy restoration
🔻 Elemental RES shred
💥 +50% damage bonus to the appropriate element

These buffs stack multiplicatively, boosting every layer of your DPS output—not just crits. That means more consistent damage increases across entire rotations.

Even without Constellations, C0 Xilonen still offers a versatile, plug-and-play support option. But at C2? She becomes one of the most complete buffers in Genshin’s current ecosystem.

Should Cryo Mains Pull?

Red Warrior makes it clear: Cryo mains should think twice before going all-in for Xilonen only for her Crit Damage buff. Ayaka, Wriothesley, and Ganyu already benefit from Blizzard Strayer and have inflated Crit DMG values, which diminishes the impact of adding more.

However, if you’re:

Building a mixed-element account
Running Hydro/Pyro carry units
Or investing long-term in Natlan or Fontaine metas

…then Xilonen becomes a must-pull support, especially at C2.

Future-Proofing: Who Else Can Xilonen Boost?

Red Warrior also speculates that Xilonen’s design hints at future synergy, especially with new Cryo, Hydro, and Pyro units that scale with HP or ATK. Her buffs line up perfectly with characters like:

Furina (HP)
Mualani (HP)
Gaming (ATK)
And potentially new characters like Miss Coffee (speculated Cryo DPS)

Final Verdict: Xilonen Is Better Than She Looks

If you’re judging Xilonen only by her 60% Crit DMG headline, you’re missing the full picture. Her C2 kit transforms her into one of the best universal buffers in Genshin Impact—providing a flexible mix of Energy, HP/ATK scaling, damage bonuses, and RES shred that scales with the meta.

Even if you’re not pulling for her now, understanding her scaling can help you decide when her utility matches your account’s needs.

For more breakdowns like this, check out Red Warrior on YouTube, and be sure to bookmark ExploreGenshin.gg for meta updates, rerun reviews, and build guides! 🚀

Frequently Asked Questions About Xilonen’s Rerun

Is Xilonen’s 60% Crit Damage buff worth it?

On its own, the 60% Crit Damage buff only adds about 16–20% actual damage depending on your build. It’s useful, but not game-breaking for Cryo characters.

How strong is Xilonen’s C2?

C2 Xilonen adds significant value with 45% ATK or HP scaling, 25 Energy restoration, RES shred, and 50% elemental damage bonuses. She becomes a top-tier universal buffer.

Which characters benefit most from Xilonen?

Characters like Furina, Neuvillette, Mualani, Navia, Gaming, and Hu Tao all benefit greatly from Xilonen’s scaling buffs.

How does Xilonen compare to other support units?

Xilonen provides more layered buffs than most crit damage supports. While others like Faruzan or Sara offer specific stat boosts, Xilonen brings scaling, energy, and damage bonuses.

Should I pull Xilonen for my Cryo team?

Not necessarily. Blizzard Strayer Cryo units like Ayaka and Ganyu already have high Crit Damage, making Xilonen’s buff less impactful unless you’re optimizing a new comp.