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Genshin Impact Nilou Best Team Guide

Last updated May 21, 2026. Looking for the best Nilou teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Nilou

Best teams for Nilou, primarily a Hydro DPS. Top teams are Bloom compositions that use only Dendro and Hydro characters to trigger Bountiful Cores, which explode faster and deal more area damage. Team flexibility is limited by this passive requirement.

Nilou Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:A

Nilou's Bountiful Bloom

Barbara
Hydro
Nilou
Hydro
Collei
Dendro
Traveler (Dendro)
Dendro
#2 Team Rating:S

Nilou Bloom Team #2

Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hydro
Nilou
Hydro
Nahida
Dendro
Collei
Dendro
#3 Team Rating:S

Bountiful Bloom Overload

Nahida
Dendro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Nilou
Hydro
Yaoyao
Dendro
#4 Team Rating:S

Nilou Bloom Team #4

Nahida
Dendro
Yelan
Hydro
Nilou
Hydro
Baizhu
Dendro
#5 Team Rating:SS

Nilou Lunar Bloom

Nilou
Hydro
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hydro
Nahida
Dendro
Lauma
Dendro
#6 Team Rating:SS

Lunar Bloom Nilou

Nilou
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Nahida
Dendro
Lauma
C1
Dendro
#7 Team Rating:S

Nilou Hydro Team #2

Nilou
Hydro
Yelan
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Jean
Anemo
#8 Team Rating:S

Nilou Permafrost Team

Nilou
Hydro
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo
#9 Team Rating:S

Nilou Vaporize

Nilou
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Xiangling
Pyro

#1 Nilou's Bountiful Bloom

Tier A

A Hydro-Dendro team built around Nilou's passive, which turns Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores that explode faster and deal large AoE Dendro damage. Barbara drives on-field, applying Hydro and healing, while Collei and Traveler (Dendro) provide off-field Dendro application.

Barbara, Nilou, Collei, Traveler (Dendro) — Nilou's Bountiful Bloom. Barbara (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Collei (Sub DPS), Traveler (Dendro) (Support).

Core Idea

Nilou's passive transforms Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores when the team consists only of Hydro and Dendro characters, resulting in faster explosions and larger AoE damage.

Barbara portrait
Barbara
Main DPSHydroHydro

Acts as the on-field driver. Elemental Skill applies Hydro to nearby enemies and heals the party continuously.

Artifacts

Flower of Paradise LostFlower of Paradise Lost

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Elemental Mastery / HP% / Energy Recharge

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides Hydro for Bloom reactions. Her passive enables Bountiful Cores, which explode faster and deal larger AoE Dendro damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery

Collei portrait
Collei
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Provides off-field Dendro application for triggering Bloom.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Traveler (Dendro) portrait
Traveler (Dendro)
SupportDendroDendro

Provides off-field Dendro application for triggering Bloom.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#2 Nilou Bloom Team #2

Tier S

A Bloom team utilizing Nilou's Bountiful Cores with Hydro and Dendro only. Kokomi on-field, Nahida and Collei off-field Dendro application.

Sangonomiya Kokomi, Nilou, Nahida, Collei — Nilou Bloom Team #2. Sangonomiya Kokomi (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Collei (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Utilize Nilou's passive to create Bountiful Cores from Bloom reactions, which explode faster and deal larger area damage. Kokomi provides sustained Hydro application while on-field, and Nahida and Collei apply Dendro off-field.

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Main DPSHydroHydro

Kokomi is the Main DPS in this team, her continuous Hydro attack reacts with Dendro to trigger Bloom.

Artifacts

Flower of Paradise LostFlower of Paradise Lost

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Elemental Mastery / HP% / Energy Recharge

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Nilou is the Sub DPS in this team. She provides Hydro for triggering Bloom. Through her passive, if the team only consists of Dendro and Hydro characters, the cores become Bountiful Cores, which burst quicker and deal larger AoE DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Nahida mainly deals DMG with her Elemental Skill, which connects up to 8 enemies and deals Dendro DMG while triggering reactions. Her Elemental Burst buffs her Skill based on teammates' elements. With two Hydro characters, the duration of her Burst is increased.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Collei portrait
Collei
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Collei provides Dendro off-field for triggering Bloom.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#3 Bountiful Bloom Overload

Tier S

A Nilou Bloom team that maximizes Bountiful Core damage with off-field Hydro and Dendro.

Nahida, Xingqiu, Nilou, Yaoyao — Bountiful Bloom Overload. Nahida (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Yaoyao (Support).

Core Idea

Nilou's passive creates Bountiful Cores that burst quickly and deal AoE Bloom damage when the team consists only of Dendro and Hydro characters. Xingqiu provides consistent off-field Hydro application via his Burst, while Nahida applies Dendro with her Skill and boosts EM. Yaoyao heals and provides Dendro resonance.

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Main DPSDendroDendro

Main damage dealer via Skill that marks up to 8 enemies and triggers reactions. Burst extends duration and buffs Skill based on teammates' elements.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro application via Burst. Skill provides interruption resistance and damage reduction.

Artifacts

Flower of Paradise LostFlower of Paradise Lost

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Enables Bountiful Cores via passive when team has only Dendro and Hydro. Provides Hydro application for Bloom.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery

Yaoyao portrait
Yaoyao
SupportDendroDendro

Healer and Dendro resonance. Uses Tenacity of the Millelith to boost team ATK and provide a safe environment.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

#4 Nilou Bloom Team #4

Tier S

A powerful Bloom team that leverages Nilou's Bountiful Cores for devastating AoE damage. Nahida applies Dendro while Yelan and Nilou provide Hydro to trigger Bloom. Baizhu keeps the team alive with healing and shielding, also boosting Bloom damage.

Nahida, Yelan, Nilou, Baizhu — Nilou Bloom Team #4. Nahida (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Baizhu (Support).

Core Idea

Nilou's passive transforms normal Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores that explode faster and deal massive AoE damage when only Dendro and Hydro characters are in the party. Nahida applies Dendro off-field, while Yelan and Nilou apply Hydro to continuously generate cores.

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Main DPSDendroDendro

Nahida mainly deals DMG via her Elemental Skill, which connects up to 8 enemies and deals Dendro DMG while triggering reactions. Her Elemental Burst buffs her Skill based on teammates' elements. With two Hydro characters, Burst duration is increased.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Yelan continuously applies Hydro to enemies, reacting with Dendro to trigger Bloom.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Nilou provides Hydro for triggering Bloom. Her passive transforms normal cores into Bountiful Cores that burst quicker and deal larger AoE damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery

Baizhu portrait
Baizhu
SupportDendroDendro

Baizhu provides both Shield and Healing to protect the team. The DMG of Bloom is increased based on his Max HP via his passive talent.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

#5 Nilou Lunar Bloom

Tier SS

A Nilou Bloom team that transforms cores into Bountiful Cores with Lauma's Lunar Bloom for increased damage and crit capability.

Nilou, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Nahida, Lauma — Nilou Lunar Bloom. Nilou (Main DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support), Nahida (Sub DPS), Lauma (Support).

Core Idea

Nilou enables Bountiful Cores with only Dendro and Hydro characters. Lauma's Lunar Bloom allows cores to crit and deal higher damage, while Kokomi provides consistent Hydro application and Nahida applies Dendro and buffs.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Provides Hydro for Bloom. Through her passive, if team only has Dendro and Hydro, cores become Bountiful Cores, which burst quicker and deal larger AoE DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / Elemental Mastery

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
SupportHydroHydro

Her Elemental Skill's attacks trigger Hydro every two seconds for triggering elemental reactions.

Artifacts

Flower of Paradise LostFlower of Paradise Lost

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Elemental Mastery / HP% / Energy Recharge

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Mainly deals DMG via Elemental Skill, connecting 8 enemies and dealing Dendro DMG while triggering reactions. Elemental Burst buffs Elemental Skill based on teammates' elements.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Lauma portrait
Lauma
SupportDendroDendro

Transforms Bloom into Lunar Bloom, which deals higher damage and can crit. Elemental Skill accumulates stacks to boost Lunar Bloom. Reduces enemies' Dendro and Hydro RES, and increases team's Lunar Bloom damage based on her Elemental Mastery.

Artifacts

Silken Moon's SerenadeSilken Moon's Serenade

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#6 Lunar Bloom Nilou

Tier SS

A team that leverages Nilou's passive to create Bountiful Cores and Lauma's transformation into Lunar Bloom for massive AoE DMG.

Nilou, Xingqiu, Nahida, Lauma — Lunar Bloom Nilou. Nilou (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Lauma (Support).

Core Idea

Use only Hydro and Dendro characters to trigger Bountiful Cores from Nilou's passive, which are then enhanced by Lauma into Lunar Bloom that can crit and deal higher damage.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Provides Hydro for Bloom. Passive creates Bountiful Cores that explode faster and deal larger AoE DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / Elemental Mastery

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

His Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies.

Artifacts

Flower of Paradise LostFlower of Paradise Lost

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Her Skill marks up to 8 enemies with Dendro and triggers reactions. Burst enhances her Skill based on team elements.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Lauma portrait
Lauma
SupportDendroDendroConstellation num+

Converts Bloom into Lunar Bloom that can crit. Her Skill stacks boost Lunar Bloom DMG. Also reduces enemies' Dendro and Hydro RES and gains Lunar Bloom bonus from Elemental Mastery.

Artifacts

Silken Moon's SerenadeSilken Moon's Serenade

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#7 Nilou Hydro Team #2

Tier S

Nilou as on-field hydro DPS with double off-field hydro from Yelan and Furina, supported by Jean for healing and Anemo resistance shred.

Nilou, Yelan, Furina, Jean — Nilou Hydro Team #2. Nilou (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Jean (Support).

Core Idea

This team focuses on continuous Hydro application from multiple sources, allowing Nilou to deal damage with her high HP scaling, while Jean provides healing and resistance shred via Viridescent Venerer.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Hydro main DPS using HP stacking for damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Attaches Hydro to enemies continuously with her Skill and Burst.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides off-field Hydro application and DMG increase via Burst based on HP changes.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Jean portrait
Jean
SupportAnemoAnemo

Healer and Anemo support that reduces enemy RES with Viridescent Venerer and heals the team.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / ATK%

#8 Nilou Permafrost Team

Tier S

A Freeze team using Nilou as the on-field driver with Furina's off-field Hydro and Citlali's shield and resistance shred, while Escoffier provides healing and further RES reduction.

Nilou, Citlali, Furina, Escoffier — Nilou Permafrost Team. Nilou (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

Freeze enemies with constant Hydro from Nilou and Furina combined with Cryo from Citlali and Escoffier. Citlali reduces Pyro and Hydro RES when Frozen is triggered, while Escoffier lowers Cryo and Hydro RES. Furina buffs damage via HP fluctuation.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Provides Hydro application to trigger Freeze. Uses Marechaussee Hunter to boost CRIT Rate with HP fluctuations from Furina.

Artifacts

Marechaussee HunterMarechaussee Hunter

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / HP% / Energy Recharge

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery. Her skill summons a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage and reduces enemies' Pyro and Hydro RES when Frozen or Melt is triggered.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro application via Skill. Her Burst grants DMG increase based on HP changes of allies, which is triggered by her skill's HP drain and healing from Escoffier.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

Summons a Cooking Mek that deals Cryo damage. Burst heals the team and lowers enemies' Cryo and Hydro RES, scaling with number of Cryo and Hydro characters.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#9 Nilou Vaporize

Tier S

Focus on triggering Vaporize reactions by applying Hydro with Nilou and Furina, then using Xiangling's Burst for massive off-field damage. Kazuha provides crowd control and elemental damage buffs.

Nilou, Furina, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xiangling — Nilou Vaporize. Nilou (Main DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Xiangling (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Apply Hydro with Nilou and Furina, then use Xiangling's Pyro off-field Burst to trigger Vaporize. Kazuha groups enemies and res shreds to amplify damage.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Nilou provides Hydro to trigger Vaporize. Build full HP to maximize her skill and Burst damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Furina's Skill applies continuous Hydro off-field. Her Burst increases DMG based on HP changes of allies, which is fueled by her skill draining HP and a healer restoring it.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Kazuha groups enemies, applies crowd control, provides DMG buffs to teammates, and reduces elemental resistance of enemies.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Xiangling's Burst provides massive off-field Pyro damage to trigger Vaporize.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

Nilou Teams FAQ

What is the best Nilou team in Genshin Impact?

Nilou's Bountiful Bloom is one of the strongest Nilou teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Nilou teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Nilou?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Nilou's Bountiful Bloom, Nilou Bloom Team #2, Bountiful Bloom Overload. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.