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Genshin Impact Nilou Best Team Guide

Last updated August 20, 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 an on-field Hydro DPS. Top team archetypes include Bloom (her strongest, requiring only Dendro and Hydro characters), with Freeze and Vaporize as other options. Team compositions can be adjusted based on your available roster.

Nilou Team Summary

#1Team Rating:A

Nilou Bloom Team #1

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

Nilou Bountiful Core Bloom Team

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

Nilou Bloom Team #3

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

Nilou Bloom Team #4

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

Nilou Bountiful Lunar Bloom

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

Nilou Bountiful Core Bloom

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

Nilou Hydro Team #2

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

Nilou Permafrost Team

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

Nilou Vaporize Team

Nilou
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Xiangling
Pyro

#1 Nilou Bloom Team #1

Tier A

A Tier Bloom team built around Nilou's Bountiful Cores. All four characters are Hydro/Dendro to activate her passive and trigger large AoE Bloom explosions.

Barbara, Nilou, Collei, Traveler (Dendro) — Nilou Bloom Team #1. Barbara (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Collei (Sub DPS), Traveler (Dendro) (Support).

Core Idea

Nilou's passive converts Bloom into Bountiful Cores that explode faster with larger AoE. Barbara stays on-field and keeps applying Hydro while Collei and Traveler (Dendro) supply off-field Dendro to sustain the reaction chain.

Barbara portrait
Barbara
Main DPSHydroHydro

On-field driver; Skill heals and applies Hydro to nearby enemies for 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

Passive turns Bloom into Bountiful Cores that burst faster with larger AoE; provides off-field Hydro.

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

Off-field Dendro application and damage from Skill/Burst to fuel 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

Off-field Dendro via Burst; equips Deepwood Memories to shred Dendro RES.

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 Bountiful Core Bloom Team

Tier S

A Bloom-focused team built around Nilou's Bountiful Cores, with Kokomi driving reactions and healing while Nahida and Collei supply Dendro off-field.

Sangonomiya Kokomi, Nilou, Nahida, Collei — Nilou Bountiful Core Bloom Team. Sangonomiya Kokomi (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Collei (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Nilou converts normal Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores, which explode faster and deal larger AoE DMG. Kokomi applies Hydro on-field and heals, while Nahida and Collei maintain Dendro aura to trigger cores continuously.

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main driver healing the team while applying Hydro with Normal Attacks to trigger Bloom cores.

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

Makes Bountiful Cores: faster, larger AoE Bloom explosions. Supplies Hydro to fuel them.

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

Marks up to 8 enemies with Skill, dealing Dendro DMG on reactions. Burst buffs Skill; two Hydro allies extend it.

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

Off-field Dendro applier via Skill and Burst, creating Bloom cores with Kokomi's Hydro.

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 Nilou Bloom Team #3

Tier S

An S-tier Bloom team built around Nilou's Bountiful Cores, with Nahida driving reactions, Xingqiu applying off-field Hydro, and Yaoyao healing.

Nahida, Xingqiu, Nilou, Yaoyao — Nilou Bloom Team #3. Nahida (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Yaoyao (Support).

Core Idea

Nilou's passive converts Bloom into Bountiful Cores that explode faster and deal larger AoE Dendro DMG. Nahida and Xingqiu enable constant Dendro + Hydro reactions, while Yaoyao heals and buffs the team.

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Main DPSDendroDendro

Skill marks up to 8 enemies, dealing Dendro DMG on reactions. Burst enhances Skill based on ally 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

Burst applies Hydro off-field; Skill grants interruption resistance.

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

Passive creates Bountiful Cores from Bloom that burst 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% / HP / Elemental Mastery

Yaoyao portrait
Yaoyao
SupportDendroDendro

Heals the team and uses Tenacity of the Millelith to buff attack 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

S-tier Bloom team built around Nilou's Bountiful Cores. Nahida drives reactions, Yelan supplies off-field hydro, and Baizhu sustains while amplifying core 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 Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores that explode faster and deal more AoE damage. Nahida and Yelan maintain consistent dendro/hydro application, while Baizhu boosts Bloom DMG from his Max HP.

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Main DPSDendroDendro

Skill links up to 8 enemies, dealing dendro DMG via reactions. Burst lasts longer with two hydro allies.

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

Off-field hydro application via Burst continuously triggers 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

Passive turns Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores that burst faster with larger AoE. Applies hydro for reactions.

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

Provides shields and healing; passive boosts Bloom DMG based on Max HP.

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 Bountiful Lunar Bloom

Tier SS

A Bloom team built around Nilou's Bountiful Cores and Lauma's Lunar Bloom upgrade, with Kokomi providing healing and Hydro, and Nahida applying Dendro.

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

Core Idea

Nilou's passive creates Bountiful Cores when the team is only Hydro and Dendro. Lauma turns Bloom into Lunar Bloom, which can Crit and deals massive damage. Kokomi triggers reactions and heals, while Nahida sustains Dendro application.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Provides Hydro for Bloom. Creates Bountiful Cores when team only has Dendro/Hydro, bursting quicker and dealing 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

Healer and Hydro applicator; Skill triggers Hydro every 2s to drive 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

Deals DMG via Skill linking up to 8 enemies, triggering reactions. Burst buffs 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 that can Crit. Skill stacks Hymn of Eternal Rest to boost Bloom DMG and reduces Dendro/Hydro RES.

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 Nilou Bountiful Core Bloom

Tier SS

Nilou Blooming Team #6 focuses on generating destructive Bloom reactions through Nilou's Bountiful Cores and Lauma's Lunar Bloom. Xingqiu and Nahida supply consistent Hydro and Dendro application to keep the reaction chain active.

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

Core Idea

Use Nilou's passive to turn Bloom into faster, larger Bountiful Cores while Lauma upgrades them into Lunar Bloom that can Crit; sustained Hydro from Xingqiu and Dendro from Nahida keep the reaction loop going.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Provides Hydro application for Bloom. Passive turns normal cores into Bountiful Cores that burst faster with larger AoE.

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

Elemental Burst continuously attaches Hydro to enemies, enabling persistent Bloom reactions.

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

Elemental Skill links up to 8 enemies and deals Dendro DMG while triggering reactions; Elemental Burst buffs her 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
SupportDendroDendroConstellation num+

Transforms Bloom into Lunar Bloom, which can Crit and deals higher damage. Skill stacking buffs team Lunar Bloom and shreds enemy Dendro/Hydro RES.

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

A mono-Hydro squad with Nilou as the on-field DPS, backed by Yelan and Furina’s off-field Hydro application and Furina’s HP-fluctuation DMG buff, while Jean heals and shreds RES.

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

Core Idea

A mono-Hydro team that maximizes Hydro DMG. Yelan and Furina apply Hydro off-field while Furina’s Burst provides a massive DMG buff based on HP changes. Jean heals to enable the HP fluctuation and shreds Hydro RES with Viridescent Venerer.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

On-field Hydro DPS with high HP% scaling. Her Skill applies Hydro and her Burst deals wide-area 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

Off-field Hydro sub-DPS whose Burst tracks the on-field character, applying Hydro continuously.

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

Off-field Hydro sub-DPS that applies Hydro and buffs team DMG via HP fluctuation, enabled by healer.

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 that shreds Hydro RES with Viridescent Venerer and heals the team to offset Furina’s HP drain.

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

Freeze-focused S-tier team: Nilou and Furina supply Hydro, while Citlali and Escoffier add Cryo, enabling Frozen, shielding, healing, and RES shred.

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

Core Idea

Combine Hydro from Nilou/Furina with Cryo from Citlali/Escoffier to keep enemies locked in Frozen. Furina boosts damage, Citlali provides shielding and RES shred, and Escoffier heals and further lowers Cryo/Hydro RES.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main DPS; provides Hydro to enable Frozen.

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

Shield scales with Elemental Mastery; Skill deals AoE Cryo damage and lowers Pyro/Hydro RES on Frozen/Melt.

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

Skill applies continuous Hydro; Burst boosts DMG based on allies' HP changes.

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

Skill/Burst deal Cryo damage, heal the team, and shred Cryo/Hydro RES.

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 Team

Tier S

A Hydro-heavy team built around Nilou and Furina enabling Xiangling to repeatedly trigger Vaporize. Kazuha provides grouping, buffs, and resistance shred.

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

Core Idea

Apply a constant Hydro aura using Nilou and Furina, then have Xiangling's Burst trigger Vaporize repeatedly. Kazuha groups enemies, buffs damage, and shreds Pyro and Hydro RES to amplify the reaction damage.

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main DPS applying Hydro to fuel Vaporize. Built with HP% to maximize 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

Elemental Skill provides continuous off-field Hydro for reactions. Burst increases team DMG based on ally HP changes, requiring a healer.

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

Groups enemies, crowds controls, buffs team damage, and reduces enemy Pyro and Hydro RES with Viridescent Venerer.

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

Elemental Burst deals massive off-field Pyro DMG, triggering Vaporize against the Hydro aura.

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 Bloom Team #1 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 Bloom Team #1, Nilou Bountiful Core Bloom Team, Nilou Bloom Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.