Genshin Impact Nicole Build
Catalyst 
Pyro Hexenzirkel 29/9 Reliquiarium Domain of Mastery: Shadowed Legacy The 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
Most-used community build
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
Nicole Pyro Team #2
SSA high-tier team featuring Varka as main DPS with Anemo and converted elemental damage, supported by Prune's buffs, Nicole's shield, and Durin's off-field Pyro and RES shred.
Varka enters a mixed damage mode after using his Skill, dealing Anemo and converted elemental damage. Prune provides Anemo support and buffs, Nicole shields and buffs ATK, and Durin applies off-field Pyro and reduces enemy Pyro RES.
Team composition: Varka (Anemo Main DPS), Prune (Anemo Support), Nicole (Pyro Support), Durin (Pyro Support)
After Skill, enters mixed damage mode: Normal/Charged/special attacks. Anemo weapon + converted element. Burst for AoE Swirl, low priority.
Weapons: Gest of the Mighty Wolf, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > ATK
Anemo support for Varka, provides DMG bonus and ATK buffs via Skill/Burst Swirl triggers.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Oathsworn Eye
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield support with team ATK buffs via Skill. Extra ATK for on-field Hexerei.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Flowing Purity
Artifacts: 4pc Celestial Gift
Substats: ATK% > ATK
Skill gives two states: support (Pyro RES shred) or damage (higher Pyro DMG). Effects strengthen with Hexerei teammate.
Weapons: Athame Artis, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
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
Nicole Burning Team #1
SSBurning team with Kinich as on-field Dendro DPS. Durin and Nicole apply Pyro off-field, reducing enemy Pyro and Dendro RES via Burning. Iansan provides mobile ATK buff.
Utilize Burning reaction to reduce enemy Pyro and Dendro RES, allowing Kinich to deal high Dendro damage. Durin and Nicole provide off-field Pyro and support, while Iansan buffs ATK.
Team composition: Kinich (Dendro Main DPS), Iansan (Electro Support), Nicole (Pyro Support), Durin (Pyro Support)
Skill attaches grappling hook to enemies, enters Nightsoul state. Circling shots build points for Scalespiker Cannon.
Weapons: Fang of the Mountain King, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Obsidian Codex
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
Burst increases team ATK based on her ATK when Nightsoul high. Mobile buff unlike Bennett.
Weapons: Symphonist of Scents, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield and team ATK buff via Skill. Celestial Gift set enhances. Extra ATK for on-field Hexerei character.
Weapons: Angelos' Heptades, Flowing Purity
Artifacts: 4pc Celestial Gift
Substats: ATK% > ATK
Skill grants Purity (support, off-field Pyro, RES shred) or Darkness (personal DMG). Enhanced with Hexerei teammates.
Weapons: Athame Artis, Wolf-Fang
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
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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