
Xuanwu
SSR+/GuardianS tier
Introduction
Xuanwu is an SSR+ character in Dragon Traveler. Xuanwu's role is Guardian. Faction: Sanctum Glory / Arcane Wisdom.
On our Dragon Traveler tier list Xuanwu is S tier, 12th of the 73 characters ranked, from where 6 current tier lists put Xuanwu.
Is Xuanwu good?
Xuanwu protects her team with stacking shields. Every ally she shields adds Mystic Sun to her, her skills shield melee and ranged allies alike, and anyone shielded takes up to 32% less damage.
Her Overdrive either taunts from a ranged ally's side or dives with a melee one. Tychara rates her SSS overall. We rate her S tier.
Strengths
- Shielded allies take up to 32% less damage
- Overdrive adapts to a melee or ranged partner
- Rated SS or higher in PvP
Weaknesses
- Rated S in PvE, a step below her PvP ratings
Best build for Xuanwu
From 2 guidesWeapon
3 options- 11 of 2
Flamelord's Sword - 21 of 2
Last Whisper - 31 of 2
Tome of Stars
Accessory
3 options- 11 of 2
Eagle Warrior Portrait - 21 of 2
Spirit Turtle Talisman
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- 31 of 2
Starlight Magisterium
Armor, subclass and relic
Flamelord's Helmet2 of 2
Flamelord's Armor2 of 2
Flamelord's Gauntlets2 of 2
Flamelord's Boots2 of 2
Guardian2 of 2
Dwarven Codex1 of 1
Skills
5
Shifting Harmony
TalentLv. 1: Each time Xuanwu grants an allied unit a shield, Xuanwu gains 1 stack of Mystic Sun, stacking up to 8 times for 10s. Each stack of Mystic Sun increases Physical Defense and Magic Defense by 3-4.8% and Block by 40-70. When Xuanwu's active skill deals damage, it also applies Mystic Moon, stacking up to 12 times for 5s. Each stack of Mystic Moon reduces the target's Break by 40-70. Whenever an enemy with Mystic Moon deals non-Overdrive damage to an ally with Mystic Sun, that ally temporarily gains 3% x (Mystic Sun stacks + Mystic Moon stacks) Block Damage Reduction Efficiency. Lv. 2: When an allied Luminary enters Grace, reduces the cooldown of Mortal Veil by 4 seconds. Lv. 3: Increases own Physical Defense and Magic Defense by 10% and HP by 5%. Lv. 4: When Xuanwu grants a shield to an ally, additionally applies 1 stack of Mystic Sun to that unit. (Mystic Sun applied to allies is considered a dispellable buff.) Lv. 7: At start of battle, applies 3 stacks of Mystic Sun to all allied Luminaries, and gains an additional 3 stacks of Mystic Sun.

Unbroken Flow
Overdrive · 20s cooldownCan select 1 melee ally. Leaps to the target location, dealing physical damage equal to 800-1190% of own Attack to enemy units within a massive circular area around the target, and inflicting Attack Down. Enemy units in the large inner circular area are knocked airborne. Then gains a shield equal to 22-35.2% of own Max HP and grants the selected allied unit a shield equal to 11-17.6% of own Max HP for 15s. Alternatively, can select 1 ranged ally. Leaps to the nearest enemy unit, dealing physical damage equal to 800-1190% of own Attack to enemy units within a massive circular area around the target, and inflicting Taunt on the nearest enemy unit for 10s. Enemy units in the large inner circular area are knocked airborne. Then gains a shield equal to 22-35.2% of own Max HP and grants the selected allied unit a shield equal to 11-17.6% of own Max HP for 15s.

Mortal Veil
Ultimate Skill · 12s cooldownEnters Parasol Stance for 5s and gains Physical Defense Up, dealing physical damage equal to 60-87% of own Attack + 150% of own current shield value to enemy units within a medium circular area around self every 0.5s. When possessing both Morale and Fervor, enters the Grace state. While in the Grace state, this skill additionally deploys a parasol at the enemy Luminary farthest from self, dealing the same damage to enemy units within a medium circular area around it. Also grants a shield equal to 20-32% of own Max HP to allied units within the medium circular areas around self and the parasol for 8s. While casting this skill, becomes immune to control effects and lethal damage. Removes Grace when the skill ends.

Dance of Duality
Secret SkillAll allies gain 10-16% Damage Reduction while they have a shield. If they have a shield granted by Xuanwu's skills, they gain an additional 10-16% Damage Reduction. In battle, every 8s, grants a random Blessing Buff to an allied Luminary with a shield, prioritizing one they do not already have.

Mystic Beacon
Special Skill · 16s cooldownThrows a parasol at the allied Luminary with the highest Attack, prioritizing ranged units, or at an allied Wyrm. When the parasol reaches the target, grants allies within a medium circular area a shield equal to 8-14% of own Max HP. The parasol remains on the battlefield for 5s, granting 20 Skill Haste to allies within a medium circular area around it. Each time an allied unit unleashes an Overdrive, gains 1 stack of Awakening. Each Awakening stack increases own Shield Efficiency by 5%.



