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Genshin Impact Nicole Best Team Guide

Last updated July 3, 2026. Looking for the best Nicole teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Nicole

Nicole is a 5-star Pyro Catalyst character who excels as a shielder and ATK buffer for Hexerei teams. Her Skill provides teamwide ATK buffs and a shield, both scaling with ATK. Best with the Celestial Gift artifact set, which amplifies her buffs in Hexerei compositions.

Nicole Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Nicole Pyro Team #1

Varka
Anemo
Prune
Anemo
Nicole
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#2Team Rating:SS

Hexerei - Nicole / Durin / Varka / Prune

Nicole
Pyro
Durin
Pyro
Varka
Anemo
Prune
Pyro
#3Team Rating:SS

Nicole Anemo Team #1

Venti
Anemo
Prune
Anemo
Durin
Pyro
Nicole
Pyro
#4Team Rating:SS

Venti Hexerei Anemo Storm

Venti
Anemo
Faruzan
Anemo
Durin
Pyro
Nicole
Pyro
#5Team Rating:SS

Burning - Nicole / Kinich / Iansan / Durin

Nicole
Pyro
Kinich
Dendro
Iansan
Electro
Durin
Pyro
#6Team Rating:A

Overload - Nicole / Arlecchino / Chevreuse / Fischl

Nicole
Pyro
Arlecchino
Pyro
Chevreuse
Pyro
Fischl
Electro

#1 Nicole Pyro Team #1

Tier SS

A 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, Prune, Nicole, Bennett — Nicole Pyro Team #1. Varka (Main DPS), Prune (Support), Nicole (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Varka enters a mixed damage mode after his Skill, dealing Anemo and converted elemental damage. Prune provides Swirl shred and ATK buffs via Anemo attacks. Nicole offers shields and teamwide ATK boosts, while Bennett heals and provides massive ATK buffs.

Varka portrait
Varka
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

After using Skill, enters mixed damage mode with Normal, Charged, special Skill and Charged attacks. One weapon deals Anemo DMG, the other converts to Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo based on teammates. Burst deals AoE Anemo and Swirl DMG but is less important.

Artifacts

A Day Carved From Rising WindsA Day Carved From Rising Winds

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG / ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / ATK

Prune portrait
Prune
SupportAnemoAnemo

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.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nicole portrait
Nicole
SupportPyroPyro

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.

Artifacts

Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

ATK% / ATK

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Energy Recharge

#2 Hexerei - Nicole / Durin / Varka / Prune

Tier SS

Nicole's best team archetype. She provides ATK buffs and Pyro DMG bonus via Celestial Gift, enhancing Varka's and Durin's damage.

Nicole, Durin, Varka, Prune — Hexerei - Nicole / Durin / Varka / Prune. Nicole (Support), Durin (Sub-DPS), Varka (Main DPS), Prune (Sub-DPS).

Core Idea

Nicole's Celestial Gift and Guidance of Theosis buff the entire team, while Durin and Prune provide off-field damage and synergy.

Rotation

  1. Nicole Skill -> wait 3s for buff upgrade -> Burst
  2. Switch to Durin for off-field skills.
  3. Switch to Varka for on-field DPS.
  4. Use Prune for additional damage or support.
Nicole portrait
Nicole
SupportPyroPyro

Shielder and ATK buffer.

Artifacts

Main Stats

  • Sands
  • Goblet
  • Circlet

Substats

Weapons

    Durin portrait
    Durin
    Sub-DPSPyroPyro

    Off-field sub-DPS with Hexerei synergy.

    Artifacts

    Main Stats

    • Sands
    • Goblet
    • Circlet

    Substats

    Weapons

      Varka portrait
      Varka
      Main DPSAnemoAnemo

      Main DPS with Hexerei scaling.

      Artifacts

      Main Stats

      • Sands
      • Goblet
      • Circlet

      Substats

      Weapons

        Prune portrait
        Prune
        Sub-DPSAnemoAnemo

        Sub-DPS; benefits from Nicole's ATK buff.

        Artifacts

        Main Stats

        • Sands
        • Goblet
        • Circlet

        Substats

        Weapons

          Replacements

          Venti
          Venti

          Can replace Prune for grouping and Hexerei resonance.

          lohen
          lohen

          Alternative Hexerei main DPS if Varka is unavailable.

          #3 Nicole Anemo Team #1

          Tier SS

          A high-tier team centered around Venti's Anemo damage and Nicole's support for Hexerei characters.

          Venti, Prune, Durin, Nicole — Nicole Anemo Team #1. Venti (Main DPS), Prune (Support), Durin (Support), Nicole (Support).

          Core Idea

          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.

          Venti portrait
          Venti
          Main DPSAnemoAnemo

          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.

          Artifacts

          Desert Pavilion ChronicleDesert Pavilion Chronicle

          Main Stats

          • Sands ATK%
          • Goblet Anemo DMG
          • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

          Substats

          CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

          Prune portrait
          Prune
          SupportAnemoAnemo

          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.

          Artifacts

          Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

          Main Stats

          • Sands Energy Recharge
          • Goblet ATK%
          • Circlet ATK%

          Substats

          ATK% / Energy Recharge

          Durin portrait
          Durin
          SupportPyroPyro

          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.

          Artifacts

          A Day Carved From Rising WindsA Day Carved From Rising Winds

          Main Stats

          • Sands Energy Recharge
          • Goblet Pyro DMG
          • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

          Substats

          CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

          Nicole portrait
          Nicole
          SupportPyroPyro

          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.

          Artifacts

          Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

          Main Stats

          • Sands ATK%
          • Goblet ATK%
          • Circlet ATK%

          Substats

          ATK% / ATK

          #4 Venti Hexerei Anemo Storm

          Tier SS

          Anemo 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, Faruzan, Durin, Nicole — Venti Hexerei Anemo Storm. Venti (Main DPS), Faruzan (Support), Durin (Support), Nicole (Support).

          Core Idea

          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.

          Venti portrait
          Venti
          Main DPSAnemoAnemo

          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.

          Artifacts

          Desert Pavilion ChronicleDesert Pavilion Chronicle

          Main Stats

          • Sands ATK%
          • Goblet Anemo DMG
          • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

          Substats

          CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

          Faruzan portrait
          Faruzan
          SupportAnemoAnemo

          Applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus via Burst. At C6, provides additional CRIT DMG to Anemo allies.

          Artifacts

          Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

          Main Stats

          • Sands Energy Recharge
          • Goblet Anemo DMG
          • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

          Substats

          CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

          Durin portrait
          Durin
          SupportPyroPyro

          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.

          Artifacts

          A Day Carved From Rising WindsA Day Carved From Rising Winds

          Main Stats

          • Sands Energy Recharge
          • Goblet Pyro DMG
          • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

          Substats

          CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

          Nicole portrait
          Nicole
          SupportPyroPyro

          Provides shield and team ATK buff via Skill. Synergizes with Celestial Gift set. Extra ATK buff for active character based on Hexerei status.

          Artifacts

          Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

          Main Stats

          • Sands ATK%
          • Goblet ATK%
          • Circlet ATK%

          Substats

          ATK% / ATK

          #5 Burning - Nicole / Kinich / Iansan / Durin

          Tier SS

          Nicole's shield and buffs enable Kinich to deal burning damage without interruption.

          Nicole, Kinich, Iansan, Durin — Burning - Nicole / Kinich / Iansan / Durin. Nicole (Support), Kinich (Main DPS), Iansan (Support), Durin (Sub-DPS).

          Core Idea

          Nicole's shield protects Kinich from self-damage from burning, while her ATK buff and Durin's support amplify damage.

          Rotation

          1. Nicole Skill -> wait 3s -> Burst
          2. Switch to Durin for off-field damage.
          3. Switch to Iansan for buffs.
          4. Switch to Kinich for on-field burning DPS.
          Nicole portrait
          Nicole
          SupportPyroPyro

          Shielder and ATK buffer.

          Artifacts

          Main Stats

          • Sands
          • Goblet
          • Circlet

          Substats

          Weapons

            Kinich portrait
            Kinich
            Main DPSDendroDendro

            Main DPS; burning damage dealer.

            Artifacts

            Main Stats

            • Sands
            • Goblet
            • Circlet

            Substats

            Weapons

              Iansan portrait
              Iansan
              SupportElectroElectro

              Support; provides ATK buffs.

              Artifacts

              Main Stats

              • Sands
              • Goblet
              • Circlet

              Substats

              Weapons

                Durin portrait
                Durin
                Sub-DPSPyroPyro

                Off-field sub-DPS; provides burning synergy.

                Artifacts

                Main Stats

                • Sands
                • Goblet
                • Circlet

                Substats

                Weapons

                  Replacements

                  xiangling
                  xiangling

                  Can replace Durin for more burning application.

                  #6 Overload - Nicole / Arlecchino / Chevreuse / Fischl

                  Tier A

                  Nicole provides ATK buffs and a shield for Arlecchino and Fischl, while Chevreuse enables Overload.

                  Nicole, Arlecchino, Chevreuse, Fischl — Overload - Nicole / Arlecchino / Chevreuse / Fischl. Nicole (Support), Arlecchino (Main DPS), Chevreuse (Support), Fischl (Sub-DPS).

                  Core Idea

                  Nicole's teamwide ATK buff and shield allow uninterrupted DPS windows for overload reactions.

                  Rotation

                  1. Nicole Skill -> wait 3s -> Burst
                  2. Switch to Chevreuse for debuff.
                  3. Switch to Fischl for Oz.
                  4. Switch to Arlecchino for on-field damage.
                  Nicole portrait
                  Nicole
                  SupportPyroPyro

                  Shielder and ATK buffer.

                  Artifacts

                  Main Stats

                  • Sands
                  • Goblet
                  • Circlet

                  Substats

                  Weapons

                    Arlecchino portrait
                    Arlecchino
                    Main DPSPyroPyro

                    Main DPS; benefits from ATK buff and shield.

                    Artifacts

                    Main Stats

                    • Sands
                    • Goblet
                    • Circlet

                    Substats

                    Weapons

                      Chevreuse portrait
                      Chevreuse
                      SupportPyroPyro

                      Support; reduces resistance and heals.

                      Artifacts

                      Main Stats

                      • Sands
                      • Goblet
                      • Circlet

                      Substats

                      Weapons

                        Fischl portrait
                        Fischl
                        Sub-DPSElectroElectro

                        Off-field electro sub-DPS.

                        Artifacts

                        Main Stats

                        • Sands
                        • Goblet
                        • Circlet

                        Substats

                        Weapons

                          Replacements

                          varesa
                          varesa

                          Can replace Arlecchino as overload DPS.

                          raiden_shogun
                          raiden_shogun

                          Provides energy and overload synergy.

                          Nicole Teams FAQ

                          What is the best Nicole team in Genshin Impact?

                          Nicole Pyro Team #1 is one of the strongest Nicole teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

                          What are good Nicole teams without premium weapons?

                          You can run strong Nicole teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

                          Which teammates are best with Nicole?

                          Common high-performing partners include teams such as Nicole Pyro Team #1, Hexerei - Nicole / Durin / Varka / Prune, Nicole Anemo Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.