Genshin Impact Noelle Build
A maid who faithfully serves the Knights of Favonius. She dreams of joining their ranks someday.
Best builds for Noelle
DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
DEF% substat boosts both Burst damage and Normal Attack based on DEF. Charged attacks gain extra value; use map trick to extend spin duration.
CRIT Rate
High CRIT Rate and stacking damage bonus up to 30%. Maintain stacks with Noelle's shield; best 4-star option for consistent DPS.
Energy Recharge
High base ATK and Energy Recharge help Burst uptime. Vacuum blades deal physical damage adding extra hits during Burst window.
DEF%
Craftable DEF% weapon. Stacks ATK on hit, synergizing with DEF scaling. Budget option with good uptime on passive.
Artifacts
Best in slot: 6% DEF per stack up to 4, plus 24% Geo damage. Full stacks easily maintained on-field during Burst.
40% increased Normal Attack and Charged Attack damage while shielded. Strong alternative if Husk is unavailable; pairs well with Noelle's own shield.
35% normal attack damage increase when using sword/claymore. Universal set, slightly less optimal due to no DEF or Geo bonus, but still viable.
36% CRIT Rate after HP changes. Noelle's healing and shielding trigger HP fluctuation, making this a reliable alternative for crit consistency.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
DEF% / ATK%
Geo DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
1 / 2 Targets: N1>N2>N3>N4>dash/hop
This isn't always feasible due to cast time and knockback.
Multiple Targets: N1>N2>N3>dash/hop
With Redhorn Stonethresher, Charged Attack becomes more effective. While spinning, opening and closing the Map or Adventurer's Handbook once bypasses the 5-second restriction.
DRIVER Build
Weapons
Energy Recharge
High Energy Recharge ensures Burst uptime for consistent Crystallize triggers. Passive generates particles, further reducing team energy requirements.
Artifacts
Picking up a Crystallize shard grants a 35% Geo DMG Bonus for the whole party, amplifying the on-field DPS. 2-piece set provides a 15% Geo DMG Bonus for personal damage.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
DEF%
Geo DMG Bonus / DEF%
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / DEF%
DPS only at C6: 50% DEF to ATK. With Husk, prefer Serpent Spine stacks. MH (4) best with Furina. Husk snapshots DEF on Burst; 12s off-field.
Driver: Archaic Petra; multiple DEF% with Furina.
Most-used community build
Best teams for Noelle
Itto Pure Geo Team #1
SSNoelle is a Sub DPS in the team. Itto and Noelle's DMG is maximized by Gorou in the team.
Pure <element type='geo'>Geo</element> team where Itto and Noelle alternate as main damage dealers, supported by Gorou for <element type='geo'>Geo</element> DMG and DEF buffs and Zhongli for shield and ATK boost.
Team composition: Arataki Itto (Geo Main DPS), Noelle (Geo Sub DPS), Gorou (Geo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS who uses continuous Charge Attack – Arataki Kesagiri to deal DMG.
Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sub DPS when Itto's Burst is on cooldown. Switches in to deal DMG.
Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides Geo DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus. With Archaic Petra, picking crystal gives 35% Geo DMG Bonus to the team.
Weapons: Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Archaic Petra
Substats: DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Shield provides safe environment and increases ATK of whole team with Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Noelle Xiao Core Team
SThe DMG of Anemo Xiao's Burst is maximized by teammates.
Use Xiao's plunging attacks during his Burst while shielded by Zhongli, healed by Jean, and with sub DPS from Noelle.
Team composition: Xiao (Anemo Main DPS), Jean (Anemo Support), Noelle (Geo Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Xiao’s Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing 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’s Burst. C4 lowers Anemo RES of enemies.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides Geo DMG when Xiao’s Burst is on cooldown.
Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield provides safety; 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith increases team ATK.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Itto Pure Geo Team #2
SSA pure Geo team focusing on Noelle's on-field damage with Gorou's support, Albedo's off-field DMG, and Zhongli's shield.
Noelle's DMG is maximized by Gorou providing Geo DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus, while Albedo deals sub DPS and Zhongli offers shield and ATK buff via <i>Tenacity of the Millelith</i>.
Team composition: Noelle (Geo Main DPS), Albedo (Geo Sub DPS), Gorou (Geo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Uses Elemental Burst and relies on Charged attacks buffed by Constellations.
Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Burst DMG maximized by Geo DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus (C2) from Gorou.
Weapons: Cinnabar Spindle, Harbinger of Dawn
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge
Provides Geo DMG Bonus (especially C6) and DEF Bonus. Using 4pc <i>Archaic Petra</i> grants 35% Geo DMG Bonus to team.
Weapons: Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Archaic Petra
Substats: DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Shield provides safe environment and increases ATK of whole team via 4pc <i>Tenacity of the Millelith</i>.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Itto & Noelle Dual Geo
SItto is the main DPS, Noelle acts as a sub DPS when Itto's Elemental Burst is on cooldown, Xiangling provides off-field <element type='pyro'>Pyro</element> DMG, and Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.
Swapping between Itto and Noelle to maintain continuous Geo DPS while Xiangling's off-field Pyro and Bennett's buffs enhance overall damage.
Team composition: Arataki Itto (Geo Main DPS), Noelle (Geo Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS using continuous Charge Attack – Arataki Kesagiri. Switched to Noelle when Elemental Burst is on cooldown.
Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sub DPS when Itto's Elemental Burst is on cooldown. Uses same Husk of Opulent Dreams set.
Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Elemental Burst provides huge off-field <element type='pyro'>Pyro</element> DMG.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Elemental Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to the team.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Noelle Electro Team
ANoelle is the main DPS, with aid of Beidou and Fischl, her Normal Attacks trigger continuous Electro reactions.
Noelle's rapid Normal Attacks trigger off-field Electro damage from Beidou and Fischl, while Jean reduces enemy Elemental Resistance with Viridescent Venerer.
Team composition: Noelle (Geo Main DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Jean (Anemo Support)
Noelle Normal Attack triggers Electro Attack continuously.
Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind
Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Beidou’s Elemental Burst can provide Electro DMG even at backstage.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Fischl’s Elemental Skill can provide continuous Electro DMG even at backstage.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Heals and reduces enemy Elemental Resistance with Viridescent Venerer.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Noelle Skills
Passive Talents
Devotion
Ascension Phase 1Creates a shield for your active character that lasts for 20s and absorbs DMG equal to 400% of Noelle's DEF.
The shield has a 150% DMG Absorption effectiveness against all Elemental and Physical DMG.
This effect can only occur once every 60s.
Nice and Clean
Ascension Phase 4One hit may be counted every 0.1s.
Maid's Knighthood
PassiveConstellations
I Got Your Back
C1Combat Maid
C2Invulnerable Maid
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
To Be Cleaned
C4Favonius Sweeper Master
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Must Be Spotless
C6Additionally, every opponent defeated during the skill's duration adds 1s to the duration, up to 10s.
Outfits

Armored Rose
Noelle's outfit. Heavy clothing made of durable velvet and metal plates.
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

Valberry
168

Damaged Mask
18

Stained Mask
30

Ominous Mask
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 Resistance
3

Guide to Resistance
21

Philosophies of Resistance
38

Damaged Mask
6

Stained Mask
22

Ominous Mask
31

Dvalin's Claw
6

Crown of Insight
1
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