Mingtide Xiaokong: The Ruins Dancer with Dual Guns
In this dangerous yet opportunistic world of ruins, every Mingtide warrior is chasing their own legend. Today, we are going to talk about a character who makes every ruins explorer excited—Xiaokong. This young girl with dual gun skills is currently one of the strongest support-output characters in the game. Like a gentle breeze, she can deal damage from the backline while providing powerful combat buffs to her teammates, making her a desirable addition to any team.
Xiaokong’s identity sets her apart from others. As a 5-star Anemo Resonator, her guns are her most loyal companions. Her dual role as a sub-DPS and support makes her indispensable in any team. At first glance, her role seems similar to some other paper-thin characters, but in reality, her power far surpasses them, showcasing her unique value.
In terms of combat mechanics, Xiaokong uses an extremely simple yet powerful playstyle. She uses her basic attacks, resonance skills, and resonance liberation to deeply plant the Aero Erosion effect on enemies. Then, through her encore skill, this effect is continuously amplified, dealing maximum damage to enemies. Creatively, her resonance circuit also has an enemy-gathering feature, allowing teammates to perform multi-hit combos more easily, making her combat style nearly perfect.
When cultivating such a powerful character, the first task is to determine the priority of skill upgrades. As a character who excels in both support and damage, Xiaokong’s resonance liberation and resonance circuit are undoubtedly the most important skills that should be maxed out first. Her basic attacks and resonance skills are secondary, while her encore skill is the least important in this system and can be allocated fewer points.
For weapon choices, we need to select the most suitable equipment for Xiaokong. As a damage dealer, critical hits are crucial for her. Therefore, weapons with critical hit secondary attributes are her top choice. Her exclusive weapon, “The Lullaby of the Woods,” is undoubtedly the best option, with a high critical hit rate of 36% and a unique weapon effect that further enhances her damage output. If her exclusive weapon is not available, “The Smoke of Rest” or “The Dance of Death” are also excellent alternatives.
The selection of Echo Shards is another crucial aspect of cultivating Xiaokong. Here are two main Echo Shard sets prepared for her: the first set, “The Empty Sky of Flowing Clouds,” is specifically designed for Anemo teams and significantly boosts the team’s Anemo damage output; the second set, “The Clouds Emerging from the Moon,” provides a powerful attack boost to the next Resonator through her encore skill. For beginners, it is recommended to mix and match “The Empty Sky of Flowing Clouds” and “The Long Wind of the Valley,” ensuring a balance between damage output and reasonable Echo Shard costs.
When it comes to the main attributes of Echo Shards, priority should be given to critical hit rate or critical damage, followed by Anemo damage bonus and attack percentage. For secondary attributes, the priority should be critical hit rate, critical damage, resonance efficiency, and attack percentage. This combination maximizes Xiaokong’s combat potential.
Team composition is one of the key factors in determining victory. Xiaokong can play a role in various teams, but the most powerful ones are the Aero Erosion Team and the Light Noise Team. The Aero Erosion Team, composed of Xiaokong, Feibi, and the Anemo Drifter, can maximize the effect of the Aero Erosion. Meanwhile, the Light Noise Team, which includes Xiaokong, Lumi, and the Electro Drifter, can create a powerful elemental resonance, further enhancing the team’s overall combat effectiveness.
In short, Xiaokong is a versatile and powerful character who can adapt to various team compositions. Whether you are a seasoned player or a newcomer, mastering Xiaokong will undoubtedly bring you a different kind of fun in the world of Mingtide.