The Genshin Impact meta can get pretty confusing. There's a lot to take into account — constellations, Elemental Resonance, artifacts, et cetera — so it's tempting to focus on the few Genshin Impact characters that are considered the «best». Venti, Diluc, and Hu Tao are all extremely useful, yes, but they're also scarce. Most players will have to make do with more common characters until their Wish pity kicks in. However, star ranking isn't always proportional to power. Certain common units are just as, if not more strong than their five-star kin. One of the best examples is the Hydro character Xingqiu.
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Xingqiu is living proof that players shouldn't judge characters by their rarity. Despite being a common four-star, he's one of Genshin Impact's most potent and flexible supports. Some may be put off by the fact that he doesn't fully fit into a role — he's weaker than most DPS units, and his healing can be negligible. But versatility is his strong suit. There are multiple ways Liyue's Juvenile Galant can become truly powerful.
Updated May 21, 2022, by Nahda Nabiilah: Xingqiu has come a long way ever since the release of Genshin Impact. Initially, like Bennett, he's often overlooked, but thanks to Hu Tao, the Guhua Disciple has quickly risen to become one of the most popular characters in the game. Like other great Genshin Impact supports, Xingqiu can provide a lot to his party. He can protect the active character, deliver minor healing, generate a lot of Energy, and, most importantly, deal an abundance of off-field damage. Considering the amount of favor the community has for this character, this article has now been updated to fit the most up-to-date information,
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