Genshin Impact Ningguang Build
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Best builds for Ningguang
DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
Stacks Skill casts for massive Elemental DMG%; each screen cast counts toward stacks.
CRIT Rate
Passive increases Elemental DMG% over time; ideal for on-field play.
CRIT DMG
Provides high CRIT DMG and ATK% after elemental reactions; pair with Crystallize triggers.
CRIT DMG
Boosts normal and charged attack damage after changing HP; requires a healer for consistency.
CRIT Rate
Gains ATK% and Elemental DMG% after normal attacks; synergizes with charged spam.
ATK%
Substantial ATK% and a damaging orb; solid all-rounder without conditionals.
ATK%
Requires a shield for full ATK% passive; pairs well with geo resonance or Zhongli.
CRIT DMG
Boosts CRIT DMG and normal attack speed; enhances screen breaking quickly.
CRIT DMG
R3+ gives strong temporary buffs; rotate between songs for burst windows.
CRIT Rate
Increases skill and burst damage after normal attacks; excellent craftable option.
ATK%
Provides ATK% and plunging attack boost; not ideal but usable if no better option.
ATK%
Craftable with Energy Recharge and hydro bond removal; supports burst uptime.
ATK%
Charged attack damage bonus after hitting with normal attacks; decent for on-field DPS.
Artifacts
4‑pc increases ATK% and charged attack damage after crystallize; ideal for reaction teams.
2‑pc gives Geo DMG Bonus; 4‑pc requires picking up crystallize shards to boost team's <element geo>Geo</element> damage.
2‑pc improves DEF% and Geo DMG; 4‑pc requires off-field time, not ideal for on-field DPS.
2‑pc gives Energy Recharge, 4‑pc boosts Burst damage based on recharge; best for sub-DPS builds.
2‑pc gives Geo DMG Bonus; 4‑pc requires picking up crystallize shards to boost team's <element geo>Geo</element> damage.
4‑pc increases damage against enemies affected by <element electro>Electro</element>; very niche, only in mono-<element electro>Electro</element> teams.
4‑pc increases damage against enemies affected by <element pyro>Pyro</element>; situational, not recommended for general use.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Geo DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Ningguang's
Most-used community build
Weapons
Best teams for Ningguang
Ningguang Xiao Core Team
SA team centered around Xiao's plunge attacks, supported by Zhongli's shield and Jean's healing and battery. Ningguang provides sub-DPS and Geo resonance.
Zhongli's shield and Jean's healing/battery enable Xiao to spam plunge attacks safely; Ningguang provides off-field damage and Geo resonance with Zhongli.
Team composition: Xiao (Anemo Main DPS), Jean (Anemo Support), Ningguang (Geo Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Uses Burst for consecutive plunging attacks that deal wide AoE Anemo DMG.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 2pc Viridescent Venerer + 2pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Healer and battery for Xiao. At C4, lowers enemy Anemo RES.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Pairs with Zhongli for Crystallize and Geo resonance. Swaps in when Burst is ready.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 2pc Archaic Petra + 2pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield provides safe environment. 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith boosts team ATK.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Ningguang Vaporize Team
SHu Tao's damage amplified by Vaporization with Xingqiu. Zhongli provides shield and <element geo>Geo</element> resonance with Ningguang.
Use Xingqiu's Burst to apply <element hydro>Hydro</element>, then Hu Tao triggers Vaporization for high damage. Zhongli's shield and Ningguang's Burst provide support and resonance.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Ningguang (Geo Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Vaporization.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Elemental Burst continuously applies <element hydro>Hydro</element> to enable Vaporization for Hu Tao.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Pairs with Zhongli for <element geo>Geo</element> resonance and provides off-field DMG.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 2pc Archaic Petra + 2pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield provides safety and <artifact>Tenacity of the Millelith</artifact> increases team ATK.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Ningguang Electro Team
SNingguang is a Main DPS. Her Normal Attack triggers Electro attacks continuously.
Ningguang's Normal Attack triggers coordinated Electro attacks from Beidou and Fischl, while Jean heals and shreds resistance with Viridescent Venerer.
Team composition: Ningguang (Geo Main DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Jean (Anemo Support)
Ningguang's Normal Attack triggers coordinated Electro attacks from Beidou and Fischl.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 2pc Archaic Petra + 2pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Beidou's Elemental Burst provides Electro DMG even off-field.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Fischl's Elemental Skill provides continuous Electro DMG off-field.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Jean heals and reduces enemy resistance with Viridescent Venerer.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Ningguang Skills
Passive Talents
Backup Plan
Ascension Phase 1
Strategic Reserve
Ascension Phase 4
Trove of Marvelous Treasures
PassiveConstellations
Piercing Fragments
C1
Shock Effect
C2Can occur once every 6s.
Majesty Be the Array of Stars
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Exquisite be the Jade, Outshining All Beneath
C4
Invincible Be the Jade Screen
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Grandeur Be the Seven Stars
C6Outfits
Orchid's Evening Gown
Ningguang's formal wear. The long cyan skirt traces her elegant curves, and the butterfly wings at her ankles lend the outfit a touch of light grace.
Gold Leaf and Pearly Jade
Ningguang's outfit. Intricate embroidery is the hallmark of this graceful dress.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Prithiva Topaz Sliver
1
Prithiva Topaz Fragment
9
Prithiva Topaz Chunk
9
Prithiva Topaz Gemstone
6
Basalt Pillar
46
Glaze Lily
168
Recruit's Insignia
18
Sergeant's Insignia
30
Lieutenant's Insignia
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Prosperity
3
Guide to Prosperity
21
Philosophies of Prosperity
38
Recruit's Insignia
6
Sergeant's Insignia
22
Lieutenant's Insignia
31
Spirit Locket of Boreas
6
Crown of Insight
1
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