Xiangling excels as an off-field Pyro applicator and sub-DPS via Pyronado, making her ideal for enabling Vaporize, Overload, or Burning reactions without consuming field time. Pairing her with on-field Hydro or Electro carries maximizes her off-field damage potential. A Catch or similar Energy-efficient polearm and Emblem of Severed Fate artifacts help her Burst uptime, though she performs well even with modest investment.