Genshin Impact Nicole Build
Catalyst
PyroHexenzirkel29/9ReliquiariumDomain of Mastery: Shadowed LegacyThe Silent "Mage," the Voiceless "Angel."
Best builds for Nicole
SHIELD & BUFF SUPPORT Build
Weapons
ATK%
High base ATK and ATK% substat make reaching the 4000 threshold easier.
ATK%
Provides ATK% and shield strength, maximizing both shield durability and ATK buff.
ATK%
Boosts team ATK after using Skill, synergizing with the support role.
ATK%
High base ATK and ATK% for threshold; also adds Anemo damage.
Elemental Mastery
Provides Energy Recharge and a team ATK buff, supporting burst uptime and allies.
ATK%
High Energy Recharge ensures Burst is always ready, if needed.
Energy Recharge
Boosts team Electro damage after reactions, good in Electro-focused teams.
ATK%
Craftable option that gives ATK% and self-healing, helping reach the threshold.
Energy Recharge
Generates energy particles for the team, supporting overall team burst uptime.
HP%
Grants 48% ATK to the next character, a classic support option.
Artifacts
Provides team-wide buffs based on ATK, enhancing the support role.
Boosts party's elemental damage, synergizing with reaction-focused teams.
Increases party ATK by 20% after Burst, a staple for buffers.
Two-piece ATK+18% sets help reach the 4000 threshold quickly.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Energy Recharge / ATK%
ATK%
ATK% / CRIT Rate
Nicole requires 4000
Her
Some teams gain little to nothing from Nicole's
support Build
Weapons
ATK%
Signature weapon; provides bonus ATK to the active character while Nicole's shield is active, synergizing perfectly.
Elemental Mastery
Offers a DMG buff despite lower base ATK; use only if ATK targets are already met.
HP%
Best F2P option – massive ATK buff for the next character, but requires proper swapping order.
ATK%
High base ATK for bigger buffs, but its passive is largely wasted on Nicole.
ATK%
Event weapon with high ATK and ER substat; helps energy needs but not significantly better than options.
ATK%
Craftable option with ATK% substat; decent for increasing buff value.
ATK%
Gacha weapon with ATK% substat; functional but outclassed.
Energy Recharge
Useful for team energy if you can reach ~40-50% CRIT Rate. Sacrifices some ATK for utility.
Artifacts
Best-in-slot – grants 20% Pyro DMG Bonus (40% in Hexerei teams) and amplifies her buff.
Alternative if another character uses Celestial Gift; provides ATK buff on Burst.
Niche option for non-Hexerei teams; only use if Celestial Gift is taken.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / Energy Recharge
ATK%
ATK%
Aim for 3,000–4,000 ATK and 150–170% ER (less in triple Pyro). CRIT Rate only if using Favonius Codex. Ignore Normal Attack.
Support Build
Weapons
ATK%
Signature weapon; passive synergizes with shield creation for bonus ATK and team DMG.
Elemental Mastery
Provides DMG buff after shielding; use if ATK is already high.
HP%
Best F2P option; massive ATK buff for on-field DPS when swapped from Nicole.
ATK%
High base ATK; effect is underutilized but provides some personal damage.
ATK%
Event weapon; gives ATK% and ER after Skill.
ATK%
Crafted weapon; ATK% substat helps.
ATK%
ATK% substat; less impactful.
Energy Recharge
Use if team needs extra energy; requires some CRIT Rate.
Artifacts
Best-in-slot; provides 20% Pyro DMG bonus (40% in Hexerei teams) after Skill.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / Energy Recharge
ATK%
ATK%
Stack ATK to 3,000+ before focusing on ER. Only consider CRIT Rate if using Favonius Codex.
Nicole's kit scales entirely with ATK. Focus on stacking ATK% and Energy Recharge to maximize her buff and shield uptime. Her Burst gains value in Hexerei teams through her passive.
Best teams for Nicole
Nicole Pyro Team #1
SSA team built around Varka as a mixed-damage main DPS with Anemo and converted elemental attacks, supported by Prune's VV shred and ATK buffs, Nicole's shielding and ATK boosts, and Bennett's ATK buff and healing.
Varka enters a mixed damage mode after his Skill, dealing Anemo and converted elemental damage. Prune provides Swirl shred and ATK buffs via <element>Anemo</element> attacks. Nicole offers shields and teamwide ATK boosts, while Bennett heals and provides massive ATK buffs.
Team composition: Varka (Anemo Main DPS), Prune (Anemo Support), Nicole (Pyro Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
After using Skill, enters mixed damage mode with Normal, Charged, special Skill and Charged attacks. One weapon deals <element>Anemo</element> DMG, the other converts to <element>Pyro</element>/<element>Hydro</element>/<element>Electro</element>/<element>Cryo</element> based on teammates. Burst deals AoE <element>Anemo</element> and Swirl DMG but is less important.
Weapons: Gest of the Mighty Wolf, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > ATK
Anemo ATK-based support for Hexerei main DPS teams, dedicated support for Varka. Uses Skill and Burst to trigger Swirl, providing DMG bonuses, percentage ATK boosts, and flat ATK buffs to all teammates except herself.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Oathsworn Eye
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge
One of the best supports for Hexerei teams. Provides shields and teamwide ATK buffs via Skill, synergizing with Celestial Gift set. Extra ATK buffs to active character based on whether they are Hexerei and field time.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Flowing Purity
Artifacts: 4pc Celestial Gift
Substats: ATK% > ATK
Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Alley Flash
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge
Hexerei - Nicole / Durin / Varka / Prune
SSNicole's best team archetype. She provides ATK buffs and Pyro DMG bonus via Celestial Gift, enhancing Varka's and Durin's damage.
Nicole's Celestial Gift and Guidance of Theosis buff the entire team, while Durin and Prune provide off-field damage and synergy.
Team composition: Nicole (Pyro Support), Durin (Pyro Sub-DPS), Varka (Anemo Main DPS), Prune (Anemo Sub-DPS)
Nicole Anemo Team #1
SSA high-tier team centered around Venti's Anemo damage and Nicole's support for Hexerei characters.
This team leverages Hexerei character synergies. Venti's Stormeye groups enemies and deals continuous Anemo DMG, boosted by Swirl reactions when paired with two other Hexerei members. Prune provides ATK and DMG buffs via Swirl. Durin offers off-field Pyro DMG and RES shred for Pyro-related reactions. Nicole shields and buffs team ATK, especially for Hexerei on-fielders.
Team composition: Venti (Anemo Main DPS), Prune (Anemo Support), Durin (Pyro Support), Nicole (Pyro Support)
Venti summons a Stormeye with his Burst that pulls enemies and deals continuous Anemo DMG. His Normal Attacks become Windsunder Arrows that extend Stormeye duration. With at least two Hexerei characters, Swirl near the Stormeye boosts their DMG and amplifies Stormeye's damage.
Weapons: The Daybreak Chronicles, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Desert Pavilion Chronicle
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Prune is an Anemo ATK-based support for Hexerei main DPS teams. Using her Skill and Burst to trigger Swirl, she provides DMG bonuses, percentage ATK boosts, and flat ATK buffs to all teammates except herself.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Oathsworn Eye
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge
Durin gains states via his Skill that modify his Burst. Purity state provides off-field Pyro DMG and reduces enemies' Pyro RES when triggering Burning, Overloaded, etc. Darkness state boosts his own DMG and reaction damage in Vaporize/Melt teams. Teaming with a Hexerei character strengthens both effects.
Weapons: Athame Artis, Wolf-Fang
Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Nicole is a top support for Hexerei teams, combining shielding with teamwide ATK buffs and synergizing with Celestial Gift. Her Skill grants a shield and increases team ATK. Extra ATK buffs are provided based on the on-field character being Hexerei and time on field.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Flowing Purity
Artifacts: 4pc Celestial Gift
Substats: ATK% > ATK
Venti Hexerei Anemo Storm
SSAnemo team centered around Venti's Stormeye and Swirl reactions. Faruzan boosts Anemo DMG, Durin applies off-field Pyro and reduces RES, and Nicole provides shields and ATK buffs. Effective against grouped enemies.
Venti's Burst pulls enemies and deals continuous Anemo damage. Faruzan applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus. Durin uses 'Confirmation of Purity' for off-field Pyro DMG and RES shred. Nicole shields and buffs ATK, boosting team survivability and damage.
Team composition: Venti (Anemo Main DPS), Faruzan (Anemo Support), Durin (Pyro Support), Nicole (Pyro Support)
Summons a Stormeye with Burst that pulls enemies and deals continuous Anemo damage. Normal Attacks extend Stormeye duration. With two Hexerei allies, Swirl reactions near the Stormeye boost damage.
Weapons: The Daybreak Chronicles, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Desert Pavilion Chronicle
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus via Burst. At C6, provides additional CRIT DMG to Anemo allies.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Gains states via Skill: 'Confirmation of Purity' provides off-field Pyro DMG and reduces Pyro RES and corresponding element RES when triggering reactions. 'Denial of Darkness' boosts personal and Vaporize/Melt damage.
Weapons: Athame Artis, Wolf-Fang
Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Provides shield and team ATK buff via Skill. Synergizes with Celestial Gift set. Extra ATK buff for active character based on Hexerei status.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Flowing Purity
Artifacts: 4pc Celestial Gift
Substats: ATK% > ATK
Burning - Nicole / Kinich / Iansan / Durin
SSNicole's shield and buffs enable Kinich to deal burning damage without interruption.
Nicole's shield protects Kinich from self-damage from burning, while her ATK buff and Durin's support amplify damage.
Team composition: Nicole (Pyro Support), Kinich (Dendro Main DPS), Iansan (Electro Support), Durin (Pyro Sub-DPS)
Overload - Nicole / Arlecchino / Chevreuse / Fischl
ANicole provides ATK buffs and a shield for Arlecchino and Fischl, while Chevreuse enables Overload.
Nicole's teamwide ATK buff and shield allow uninterrupted DPS windows for overload reactions.
Team composition: Nicole (Pyro Support), Arlecchino (Pyro Main DPS), Chevreuse (Pyro Support), Fischl (Electro Sub-DPS)
Nicole Skills
Passive Talents
Methexis
Ascension Phase 1When characters other than Nicole who have Guidance of Theosis leave the field, their effect reverts to Grace of Kenosis.
Philokalia
Ascension Phase 4
Nepsis
PassiveThis effect has a cooldown time of 5 seconds and does not work in Domains, Trounce Domains, and the Spiral Abyss.
Constellations
"Do Not Be Afraid, Child Who Is Loved"
C1This effect can trigger once every 6s.
"I Will Guide You and Show You the Path You Should Tread"
C2Additionally, when Nicole unleashes her Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, nearby active party members will also gain a Shield of Blazing Light.
"A Lamp by Your Side, A Light to Shine the Way"
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
"Whether Left or Right, No Matter Which Way You Turn"
C4The Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG of characters with Pathfinder's Blessing is increased by 70% of Nicole's ATK. This effect will be removed once it has taken effect 8 times or when its duration is over.
When multiple opponents are hit at once, instances of Pathfinder's Blessing are consumed equal to the number of opponents hit. Each character's Pathfinder's Blessing is counted independently.
"You Will Hear My Voice Beside You"
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
"This Is the Path, Walk It Without Delay"
C6Additionally, DMG dealt by characters with Guidance of Theosis will ignore 40% of opponents' DEF.
Outfits
Mimetic Interpretation
Nicole's outfit. "This is the winged raiment, woven from prose and poetry, of an angel who has wandered the earth for thousands of years..." Just kidding, of course. If the above is true, why would this outfit not change every day? And to take a step back, this fantasy should not be further explored, lest one's tea parties turn into costume balls. And in any case, it's not as if the one in the heavens forbade people from dressing up as angels.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Agnidus Agate Sliver
1
Agnidus Agate Fragment
9
Agnidus Agate Chunk
9
Agnidus Agate Gemstone
6
Remnant of the Dreadwing
46
Pine Amber
168
Tattered Warrant
18
Immaculate Warrant
30
Frost-Etched Warrant
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 Elysium
3
Guide to Elysium
21
Philosophies of Elysium
38
Tattered Warrant
6
Immaculate Warrant
22
Frost-Etched Warrant
31
Counterfeit Resin
6
Crown of Insight
1
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