Who‘s Shorter Than Everyone‘s Favorite Edgy Adeptus Boyband Star?
TLDR: As of Version 3.4, Heizou is the only Genshin Impact character confirmed canonically shorter than our beautiful brooding boi Xiao. But could there be other secret short kings awaiting their chance to snatch Xiao‘s crown…err, mask? Read on to find out!
[[table]] | Character | Height | Source ||-|-|-|
| Xiao | 5‘3‘‘ (160 cm) | Genshin Impact Wiki |
| Heizou | Unspecified | Heizou Character Story 4 |
| Chongyun | 5‘5‘‘ (165 cm) | Genshin Impact Wiki |
| Venti | 5‘6‘‘ (167 cm) | Sportskeeda |
[[/table]]
Dawn‘s Early Light: Xiao‘s Burdened Backstory
Before we dive into Xiao‘s height, it helps to understand his origins. As one of the few remaining Yaksha adepti warriors summoned by Rex Lapis in ancient times to eliminate evil gods and demons, he‘s seen some serious $#!^.
After the havoc of that endless war began corrupting his comrades, Xiao ended up sealed away for his own protection until being freed by Zhongli. Now haunted by karma and karmic debt, Xiao pushes himself relentlessly to protect Liyue Harbor from harm.
So while he presents a cold exterior, there‘s a lot going on under that mask and behind those fiery red eyes. Which leads us speculating gamers to wonder…beneath that sweeping black outfit and weight of ages past, how tall is our edgy adeptus boyband star really?
By the Numbers: Xiao‘s Height in Data
Combing through the manga, character stories, developer Q&As, and wiki analysis, Xiao‘s height seems consistently pegged at 5‘3‘‘ (160 cm).
Some key sources verifying this:
- His character demo cinematic "Xiao: Alatus Nemeseos" includes official concept art labeling him 160 cm tall
- The "Endless Suffering" video also cites 160 cm
- Across wikis, databases, and discussion boards, 160 cm / 5‘3‘‘ persists as the consensus
So while miHoYo has yet to reveal Xiao‘s stats officially, this 5‘3‘‘ figure squares with the model, animations, and descriptions…making him the shortest adult male character behind the younger Bennett and male child characters.
Sizing Up the Competition
Xiao stans can rest assured our beautiful boi seems safely ensconced as Genshin‘s premier pint-sized husbando. But who else might contend for that title in updates yet to come? Let‘s see how Xiao‘s height compares to other male characters:
[[table]] | Character | Height ||-|-|
| Bennett | 5‘0" (152 cm) |
| Chongyun | 5‘5‘‘ (165 cm) |
| Xingqiu | 5‘6" (168 cm) |
| Kazuha | 5‘6" (168 cm) |
| Venti | 5‘6‘‘ (167 cm) |
| Kaeya | 5‘8" (173 cm) |
| Xiao | 5‘3‘‘ (160 cm) |
| Diluc, Thoma | 5‘9" (175 cm) |
| Alhaitham | 5‘9" (176 cm) |
| Childe | 5‘9" (177 cm) |
| Zhongli | 5‘10" (178 cm) |
| Cyno | 5‘10" (179 cm) |
| Itto | 6‘2" (189 cm) |
[[/table]]
A few interesting notes:
- Bennett still reigns as shortest male character overall
- Chongyun is taller than fan consensus seems to think
- Xiao stands notably shorter than most adult males
- Newcomers Cyno and Alhaitham could contend for "short" status
So while Xiao securely retains his title for now, I personally suspect Cyno will actually measure shorter than his listed height when officially revealed. The "tall male" model Cyno uses is shared by Thoma/Diluc/Childe rather than Itto‘s "giant male", so a ~5‘8 Cyno seems feasible.
Gotta leave room for future short king reveals, right miHoYo? 😉
Why So Smol: The Reason Behind Xiao‘s Mini Vision
Flavor text describes the Vision on Xiao‘s waist sash as "small and cold". This puzzles some fans given magical Visions’ usual glowy grandeur…but also makes sense considering Xiao‘s adeptus origins.
As one of the few remaining ancient adepti still walking Teyvat, he likely wields innate elemental powers without needing an external Vision amplifier like human characters.
So in short, Xiao‘s "Vision" functions more symbolically, representing his acceptance of a human form serving Liyue rather than any actual magical ability.
Friends in High Places: Xiao‘s Bonds with Zhongli & Venti
While he tries to play lone wolf, Xiao has forged lasting connections across Teyvat‘s history that hint at his caring heart beneath that dark exterior.
Zhongli in particular holds a special place for saving Xiao from sealing and later providing guidance during Liyue’s archon crisis. Xiao also shows unwavering loyalty towards the Geo Archon – even threatening Traveler over suspicions about Zhongli’s "death"! Their steadfast trust and faith in each other despite wildly differing personalities makes this friendship stand out.
Fans also often ship Xiao with Venti, owing to their poignant history. During Xiao‘s earlier corruption, Venti‘s song kept the twisting karma at bay. And that musical connection persisted, with their paths crossing again at Wangshu Inn centuries later.
Could it be these two short kings recognize a kindred spirit in each other? Their shared burden of immortal duty and sacrifice lays heavy…but perhaps the right partner could lift that weight.
What‘s in a Name? Decoding Xiao
Xiao wasn‘t always called Xiao. His original sinful name from wicked gods has been wiped from history‘s memory.
Now Xiao translates to “dawn", "little", and "reverent of the elderly" – an identity reflecting his desire to start anew serving the greater good.
The crimson and black palette represents Liyue‘s traditional colors for warding away evil spirits. Fitting for this haunted adeptus!
Who Runs the World? Tall Lady Supremacy!
While female characters span a wide range of heights, Genshin‘s roster trends taller than the gentlemen overall:
[[table]] | Character | Height ||-|-|
| Diona | 4‘11" (149 cm) |
| Klee | 4‘2" (127 cm) |
| Qiqi | 4‘7" (140 cm) |
| Nahida | 4‘9" (144 cm) |
| Yaoyao | 4‘10" (147 cm) |
| Sayu | 4‘10" (148 cm) |
| Kusanali | 5‘0" (153 cm) |
| Bennett | 5‘0" (152 cm) |
| Fischl | 5‘1" (155 cm) |
| Lumine, Hu Tao | 5‘2" (157 cm) |
| Xiangling, Noelle | 5‘2" (158 cm) |
| Xiao, Mona, Keqing | 5‘3" (160 cm) |
| Sucrose, Shinobu | 5‘4" (162 cm) |
| Jean, Yoimiya | 5‘5" (165 cm) |
| Raiden Shogun | 5‘7" (170 cm) |
| Shenhe, Eula, Yae Miko | 5‘8" (172 cm) |
| Nilou | 5‘8" (173 cm) |
| Beidou, Lisa, Collei | 5‘9" (175 cm) |
| Yelan | 5‘9" (176 cm) |
| Rosaria, Yanfei | 5‘10" (178 cm) |
| Sara | 5‘11" (180 cm) |
[[/table]]
Kusanali, Lumine, and Bennett get an honorable mention for cutest shorties. But the tallest ladies take top honors, with Sara‘s soaring height putting even some husbands to shame. Slay tall queen!
By the Numbers: Xiao‘s Stats & Skills
Before wrapping up this dive into our beautiful brooding boi, let‘s check his in-game stats across a few measures:
Level 90 Max Stats:
- HP: 13,147
- ATK: 815
- DEF: 876
- Elemental Mastery: 0
Best Artifacts:
2pc Glad + 2pc Viridescent
Best Weapons:
Primordial Jade Winged Spear
Staff of Homa
Calamity Queller
Achievements:
[[table]] | Achievement | Reward ||-|-|
| Conqueror of Evil | Luxurious Chest |
| Evil Conqueror | Precious Chest |
| Wings of Blight | Mora + Hero‘s Wit |
| Wings of Vengeance | Mora + Mystic Enhancement Ore |
[[/table]]
I‘m betting future patches and story quests reveal more achievements tied to collecting demonic/yaksha lore to unlock Xiao‘s deeper backstory.
Anemo supports remain scarce, so our beautiful boy looks poised for splashy long-term viability. And based on Uncle Lu‘s leaks, a new artifact set coming in 3.5 could buff anemo damage even further!
In Closing
While he tries keeping others at a distance, behind Xiao‘s brooding facade lies a heart burdened by duty, trauma…and HEIGHT. As more characters join the roster, his title of shortest husbando faces rising threats. But Xiao stans can rest assured our beautiful boi seems set to dominate as Genshin‘s premier pint-sized king for many patches yet to come!
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