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Genshin Impact Nicole Best Team Guide

Last updated August 31, 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

Best teams for Nicole, primarily a Pyro Shield/Support. Top team archetypes include Burning, Overload, and Melt comps. Adjust picks based on your available characters.

Nicole Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Nicole Pyro Team #1

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

Nicole Pyro Team #2

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

Venti Stormeye Hexerei Hurricane

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

Nicole Anemo Team #2

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

Nicole Burning Team #1

Kinich
Dendro
Iansan
Electro
Nicole
Pyro
Durin
Pyro

#1 Nicole Pyro Team #1

Tier SS

A Hexerei-focused team built around Varka’s dual-element mixed damage, with Prune, Nicole, and Bennett providing massive ATK buffs and sustain.

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

Core Idea

Varka’s mixed damage mode benefits from Prune’s Swirl-based buffs and Nicole’s ATK buffs, while Bennett’s Burst adds a huge ATK buff and healing to maximize overall DPS.

Varka portrait
Varka
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

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

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, mainly used for Varka. Skill and Burst trigger Swirl to provide DMG bonus, ATK%, 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

Support/shield that pairs with Celestial Gift. Skill grants a shield and teamwide ATK buff. Extra ATK buffs for active Hexerei character depending on field time.

Artifacts

Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / ATK

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental 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 Nicole Pyro Team #2

Tier SS

SS-tier team built around Varka's mixed damage mode. Prune provides Swirl ATK buffs, Nicole shields and buffs ATK, and Durin debuffs enemies and adds Pyro for reactions.

Varka, Prune, Nicole, Durin — Nicole Pyro Team #2. Varka (Main DPS), Prune (Support), Nicole (Support), Durin (Support).

Core Idea

Prune's Swirl buffs Varka's mixed attacks; Nicole shields/buffs ATK, and Durin debuffs enemies and applies Pyro for reactions.

Varka portrait
Varka
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Post-Skill: one Anemo, other converts; Burst weak.

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 support; Skill/Burst Swirl buffs team ATK/DMG.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nicole portrait
Nicole
SupportPyroPyro

Shield support; Skill grants shield and team ATK buff, extra ATK with Hexerei on field.

Artifacts

Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / ATK

Durin portrait
Durin
SupportPyroPyro

Purity state debuffs enemies and applies Pyro; Darkness boosts own reaction DMG.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

#3 Venti Stormeye Hexerei Hurricane

Tier SS

S+ Tier team built around Venti's Stormeye with support from Nicole and Prune, plus off-field Pyro from Durin. Double Anemo and double Pyro resonances boost stamina, energy, and ATK.

Venti, Prune, Durin, Nicole — Venti Stormeye Hexerei Hurricane. Venti (Main DPS), Prune (Support), Durin (Support), Nicole (Support).

Core Idea

Venti acts as the on-field Anemo DPS while Prune and Nicole supply ATK buffs and shields; Durin adds off-field Pyro damage and RES shred. The two Hexerei supports trigger Swirl to amplify Venti's Stormeye and provide teamwide damage boosts.

Venti portrait
Venti
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Burst creates a Stormeye that pulls enemies and deals Anemo DMG; Normal Attacks extend its duration. With two Hexerei, Swirl boosts damage.

Artifacts

Desert Pavilion ChronicleDesert Pavilion Chronicle

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Prune portrait
Prune
SupportAnemoAnemo

ATK-based Anemo support that triggers Swirl via Skill and Burst to buff teammates' ATK and DMG.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge

Durin portrait
Durin
SupportPyroPyro

Off-field Pyro support whose Skill picks a stance: Purity shreds Pyro RES and boosts reactions; Denial boosts his own damage and Vaporize/Melt.

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

Shield support that boosts team ATK via Skill; with Celestial Gift, provides extra buffs to Hexerei teammates.

Artifacts

Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / ATK

#4 Nicole Anemo Team #2

Tier SS

A team built around Venti's Stormeye Anemo damage, with Faruzan providing Anemo support, Durin enabling Pyro Swirl reactions, and Nicole offering shields and ATK buffs.

Venti, Faruzan, Durin, Nicole — Nicole Anemo Team #2. Venti (Main DPS), Faruzan (Support), Durin (Support), Nicole (Support).

Core Idea

Venti's Elemental Burst forms the core, pulling enemies into a Stormeye while Faruzan shreds Anemo RES and buffs CRIT DMG. Durin provides off-field Pyro application for Swirl and RES shred, while Nicole shields and buffs ATK. Two Hexerei characters amplify Swirl and the Stormeye's damage.

Venti portrait
Venti
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main DPS; Burst creates a Stormeye, Normal Attacks extend it. Swirl boosts damage with Hexerei allies.

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

Support that shreds Anemo RES, buffs allies' DMG; C6 adds CRIT DMG.

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

Off-field Pyro support; Skill grants support or damage state, enabling reactions and RES shred.

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

Support/Shield; Skill grants a shield and team ATK buff, with extra ATK for active Hexerei characters.

Artifacts

Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / ATK%

#5 Nicole Burning Team #1

Tier SS

SS Tier Burning team. Kinich deals on-field dendro damage while Durin applies off-field pyro to trigger Burning. Iansan and Nicole provide massive ATK buffs, and Nicole's shield keeps the team safe.

Kinich, Iansan, Nicole, Durin — Nicole Burning Team #1. Kinich (Main DPS), Iansan (Support), Nicole (Support), Durin (Support).

Core Idea

Durin's off-field pyro application triggers Burning on enemies affected by Kinich's dendro attacks. Iansan and Nicole boost the team's ATK, while Nicole's shield sustains the active character and Durin shreds pyro and corresponding elemental RES.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

Uses Skill to enter Nightsoul's Blessing, circling enemies and charging the Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Iansan portrait
Iansan
SupportElectroElectro

Burst increases teammates' ATK based on her own ATK, without a fixed ground circle restriction.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nicole portrait
Nicole
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental Skill grants a shield and teamwide ATK buff; synergizes with the Celestial Gift set.

Artifacts

Celestial GiftCelestial Gift

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / ATK%

Durin portrait
Durin
SupportPyroPyro

Applies off-field pyro and reduces enemy pyro and corresponding element RES via the Confirmation of Purity state.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

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, Nicole Pyro Team #2, Venti Stormeye Hexerei Hurricane. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.