Nile it is a five star Hydro character inside Genshin Impact and will make its first appearance in 3.1 update. From Sumeru, Nilou works as a dancer for the Zubayr Theater and usually mesmerizes the crowd with her elegant and graceful dance performance on stage. In addition to being a highly anticipated character, his play style and her kit are unique and powerful. This guide will discuss all the information about Nilou in Genshin Impact along with the best artifacts, best weapons and talented materials.
Nilou’s style of play and skill set
In this section of the guide, we will discuss Nilou’s play style and abilities in Genshin Impact.
| Name / Description | Guy |
|---|---|
| Performs up to 3 consecutive sword strikes. | Normal attack |
| Consume a certain amount of Stamina to perform a rotating cut. | Charged attack |
| Dives from mid-air to hit the ground below, damaging opponents along the way and dealing area DMG on impact. | Swoop Attack |
| Haftkarsvar dance | Elementary Skill |
| Enter the Pirouette state, inflicting Hydro DMG to nearby opponents based on Nilou’s maximum HP. While she is in the Pirouette state, Nilou’s normal attacks and elemental ability will cause her to enter the Sword Dance and Whirling Steps positions respectively, causing the DMG she inflicts to convert into Hydro DMG that cannot be ignored and is considered an Elemental Skill. DAN.
In these positions, the third dance step of Nilou will end the Pirouette and will have the following effects according to the type of said dance step: Sword dance: Unleashes a Glowing Illusion that deals Hydrogen DMG to touched opponents and grants Nilou the effect of Lunar Prayer. This effect converts Nilou’s normal attacks into sword dance techniques and her final blow will unleash a glowing illusion. Swirling steps: Nilou unleashes a swirling waterwheel that deals Hydro DMG to area and creates an aura of tranquility that follows your active character and applies Wet to opponents within his AoE. Nilou cannot perform Charged Attacks while under the effect of Pirouette or Lunar Prayer. These effects will be removed once she leaves the field. |
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| Dance of Abzendegi: Distant Dreams, Listening Spring | Elemental Explosion |
| Begin the dance of distant dreams and hearing springs, causing a Lotus of Distant Waters to blossom, inflicting an area of Hydro DMG based on Nilou’s maximum HP, and applying the persistent Aeon effect to all foes hit. After an interval, opponents hit by Lingering Aeon will suffer Hydro DAN. |
Talent leveling priorities
Main DPS construction
Elemental Ability> Elemental Blast> Normal Attacks
Nilou’s passive talents
Court of the dancing petals
When all the characters in the group are all Dendro or Hydro and there is at least one Dendro character and one Hydro character. Completing the third dance step of Nilou’s Dance of Haftkarsvar will grant all nearby characters the Golden Chalice bounty for the 1930s upon its completion.
Characters under the effect of Golden Chalice’s Bounty will increase the Elemental Mastery of all nearby characters by 100 for 10 seconds each time they are hit by Dendro’s attacks. Also, activating the Bloom reaction will create Bountiful Cores instead of Dendro Cores. Such cores will explode very quickly after being created and have larger AoEs.
Bountiful Cores cannot activate Hyperbloom or Burgeon and share an upper numerical limit with Dendro Cores. Bountiful Core DMG considered DMG treated by Dendro Cores produced by Bloom. If the party does not meet the conditions for this passive feat, all the effects of the existing Golden Chalice bounty will be nullified.
Dreamy dance of aeons
Every 1,000 points of Nilou’s maximum HP above 30,000 will increase the DMG dealt by the abundant cores created by characters hit by the Golden Chalice bounty by 9%. The maximum DMG increase of the bountiful core that can be obtained in this way is 400%.
White jade lotus
When you get Perfect Cooking on Food with adventure-related effects, there is a 12% chance of getting double the product.
The constellations of Nilou
In this section of the guide, we will discuss the different constellations of Nilou in Genshin Impact.
| Constellation level | Name of the constellation | Effect (s) |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Dance of the waning moon | Haftkarsvar’s dance will be enhanced as follows:
Luminous Illusion DMG increased by 65%. · Aura of Tranquility duration increased by 6 seconds. |
| C2 | The starry skies, their flowers rain | After characters hit by the Golden Chalice bounty inflict Hydrogen DMG on an opponent, that opponent’s Hydro RES will be reduced by 35% for 10 seconds.
After a triggered Bloom reaction deals DMG to opponents, their Dendro RES will be reduced by 35% for 10 seconds. You must have unlocked the “Court of Dancing Petals” feat. |
| C3 | Seductive Shadow Pass | Increase Abzendegi’s dance level by 3: Distant Dreams, Listening Spring. The maximum update level is 15. |
| C4 | Fricative impulse | After the third dance step of Haftkarsvar’s Dance of the Pirouette hits opponents, Nilou will gain 15 Elemental Energy and DMG from her Dance of Abzendegi. Distant Dreams, Listening Spring will increase by 50% for 8 seconds. |
| C5 | Swirling light | Increase Haftkarsvar’s dance level by 3. The maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| C6 | Frostbreaker melody | For every 1,000 points of maximum HP, Nilou’s CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG will increase by 0.6% and 1.2%, respectively. The maximum CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG increase by this method is 30% and 60% respectively. |
The best artifacts built for Nilou in Genshin Impact
DPS construction
Nilou has a unique kit that focuses on Bloom’s reactions with two distinctive play styles, depending on the situation. It can be played as both DPS and Team Support in Bloom. Its main source of damage comes from the Bountiful cores, which are simply the improved version of the Dendro cores. Nilou is very flexible as her Elemental ability has two positions, allowing her to work both on and off the field on her and her allies. In this section of the guide, we will discuss the best artifact build for Nilou in Genshin Impact.
Unlike most other characters, Nilou only climbs with HP, which makes her a very easy character to build. Optimal builds of lei only require HP, EM, and ER%. No Crit or ATK% stats are needed except for the DPS position of the elemental skill she scales with ATK%.
Nilou can be equipped with a host of powerful artifact sets that can greatly increase her damage. Ideally, she doesn’t have a 4-piece Best-in-Slot artifact set. However, 2pcs Millelith Tenacity + 2pcs Golden Dreams / 2pcs Trope of the Wanderer it is considered universally good. Alternatively, for pure DPS Nilou, 2pcs Millelith Tenacity + 2pcs Heart of Depth it’s also a great choice.
Heart of depth
Set bonuses
- Bonus 2 pieces: Hydro DMG bonus + 15%
- Bonus 4 pieces: After using an elemental ability, increase Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 30% for 15 seconds.
Sweet dreams
Set bonuses
- Bonus 2 pieces: Elemental Mastery +80
- Bonus 4 pieces: Within 8 seconds of activating an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping it will get buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each party member whose Elemental Type is the same as the character equipping it. Elemental Mastery is increased by 50 for each party member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the aforementioned buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be activated once every 8s. The character who equips it can still activate its effects
Millelith tenacity
Set bonuses
- Bonus 2 pieces: HP + 20%
- Bonus 4 pieces: When an elemental ability hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members increases by 20% and their shield strength increases by 30% for 3 seconds. This effect can be activated once every 0.5 s. This effect can still be activated even when the character using this artifact set is not on the battlefield.
Hybrid Artifact Set
For Nilou, the 2-piece hybrid artifact sets are much better than any other 4-piece set, as no other artifact set can perfectly complement Nilou’s abilities. Plus, they’re much easier to farm and usually have better secondary stats than those 4-piece sets. Nilou has many options to choose from when it comes to artifact. He has to decide if the main one is 2pcs Millelith Tenacity + 2pcs Golden Dreams / 2pcs Trope of the Wanderer. Players can also make other variations with 2pc ToM, such as 2pc Totm + 2pc NO, 2pc GD + 2pc HoD and even 2pc ToM + 2pc EOSF, if you need more ER%.
Artifact Stat Priority: DPS
To maximize the damage potential for any character, the minimum-maximum will always have the utmost importance. Nilou mainly uses her elemental ability to generate hydro aura and create as abundant cores as possible in standard spins. Since he climbs with HP%, his builds are quite easy to make. Aside from the general stats, you should first aim to clear the ER% threshold, because, in optimal rotations, he blast is pretty important. Once ER% is not an issue, focus on increasing HP and EM as required.
- Desired substats: HP% = EM = ER%> CR / CD / ATK%
| Type of artifact | Main statistic | Priority to secondary stats |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | HP | HP% = EM = ER%> CR / CD / ATK% |
| Plume | ATK | HP% = EM = ER%> CR / CD / ATK% |
| Sands | HP% / ER% / EM | HP% = EM = ER%> CR / CD / ATK% |
| Chalice | HP% | HP% = EM = ER%> CR / CD / ATK% |
| Headband | HP% | HP% = EM = ER%> CR / CD / ATK% |
ER% requirement for Nilou
Nilou’s main source of damage comes from her Bounty cores, which are generated by both her elemental ability and Burst, which makes her Burst very important for most rotations.
Since Nilou can work both on and off the pitch, you can get away with blasting in every rotation or using blast in every second of rotation. For the latter, Nilou will require at least 180% ER, as most of the characters in this rotation will likely change rapidly with less time for power generation. Nilou’s best slot weapons will not have Energy Recharge as a sub-stat. Therefore, all ER% must be acquired from the artifact substats, so players must farm and level up artifacts accordingly.
The best weapons for Nilou
Key of Khaj-Nisut is Nilou’s signature weapon and is one of the best weapons for her thanks to the weapon’s powerful passive that is tailor-made for her. The signature weapon outclasses every other weapon in the game. Therefore, if players want to get the most out of Nilou, they should probably get the weapon.
Due to Nilou’s unique scaling, most damage-oriented weapons won’t work on her, instead, support weapons will provide much more utility. Other viable 5-star options include the Primordial Jade Cutter or the Skyward Blade. These are only good for pure Nilou DPS. In this guide, we will discuss the best weapons for Nilou in Genshin Impact.
Among the four-star weapons, Sacrificial Sword, Festering Desire, Favonius Sword, and Xiphos’ limited Moonlight weapon are also great choices. Nilou has a very complex kit, due to which it is quite difficult to classify weapons at the power level. Aside from its signature weapon, 4-star high-refinement support weapons should be better than other 5-star weapons in most cases.
Key of Khaj-Nisut
- Basic ATK– 542 (Level – 90)
- Substate– 66.2% HP
- Weapon Passive: Submerged song of the sands
HP increased by 20%. When an elemental ability hits opponents, you gain the Grand Hymn effect for 20 seconds. This effect increases the Elemental Mastery of the character who equips him by 0.12% of his maximum HP. This effect can activate once every 0.3 seconds. Maximum 3 batteries. When this effect gains 3 stacks, or when the duration of the third charge is updated, the Elemental Mastery of all nearby party members will be increased by 0.2% gear
Primordial jade cutter
- Basic ATK– 542 (Level – 90)
- Substate– 44.1 Critical rate
- Passive weapon: The virtue of the protector
HP increased by 20%. Additionally, it grants an ATK bonus based on 1.2% of the wielder’s maximum HP.
Sacrificial sword
- Basic ATK– 454 (Level – 90)
- Substate- 61.3% ER
- Passive weapon: Composed
After dealing damage to an opponent with an elemental ability, the ability has a 40% chance to run out of its DC. It can only occur once every 30 seconds.
Putrescent desire
- Basic ATK- 510 (Level – 90)
- Substate- 45.9% ER
Xiphos moonlight
- Basic ATK– 510 (Level – 90)
- Substate– 165 EM
- Weapon Passive: Jinni’s whisper
The following effect will activate every 10 seconds. The character who equips him will gain 0.036% energy cooldown for each point of Elemental Mastery he possesses for 12 seconds, with nearby party members gaining 30% of this buff for the same duration. Multiple instances of this weapon can allow this buff to stack. This effect will still activate even if the character is not on the field.
Material Requirements for Ascension for Nilou
In this guide, here are the materials needed for leveling and ascending Nilou up to max level 90.
| Ascension level | Ascension materials |
|---|---|
| Level: 0-20 | 1x Varunada Lazurite Sliver, 3x Fungal Spores, 3x Padisarah, 20k Mora |
| Level: 20 – 40 | 3x Varunada Lazurite Shard, 2x Perpetual Caliber, 15x Fungal Spores, 10x Padisarah, 40k Mora |
| Level: 40-50 | 6x Varunada Lazurite Shard, 4x Perpetual Caliber, 12x Luminescent Pollen, 20x Padisarah, 60k Mora |
| Level: 50-60 | 3x Varunada Lazurite Chunk, 8x Perpetual Caliber, 18x Luminescent Pollen, 30x Padisarah, 80k Mora |
| Level: 60 – 70 | 6x Varunada Lazurite Piece, 12x Perpetual Caliber, 12x Crystalline Cyst Powder, 45x Padisarah, 100k Mora |
| Level: 70 – 80 + | 6x Varunada Lazurite Gemstone, 20x Perpetual Caliber, 24x Crystalline Cyst Powder, 60x Padisarah, 120k Mora |
Talent enhancement materials to level up
In this Genshin Impact guide, here are the materials Nilou needs to level up skill talents.
| Goal level | Required materials |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | – |
| Level 2 | 3x Teachings of Praxis, 6x Fungal Spores, x12500 Blackberry |
| Level 3 | 2x Practice Guide, 3x Luminescent Pollen, x17500 Blackberry |
| Level 4 | 4x Practice Guide, 4x Luminescent Pollen, x25000 Blackberry |
| Level 5 | 6x Practice Guide, 6x Luminescent Pollen, x30000 Blackberry |
| Level 6 | 9x Practice Guide, 9x Luminescent Pollen, x37500 Blackberry |
| Level 7 | 4 Philosophies of Practice, 4 Crystalline Cyst Powder, 1 Tears of the Calamitous God, x120000 Mora |
| Level 8 | 6x Philosophies of Practice, 6x Crystalline Cyst Powder, 1x Tears of the Calamitous God, x260000 Blackberry |
| Level 9 | 12x Philosophies of Practice, 9x Crystalline Cyst Powder, 2x Tears of the Calamitous God, x450000 Blackberry |
| Level 10 | 16 Philosophies of Practice, 12 Crystalline Cyst Powder, 2 Tears of the Calamitous God, 1 Crown of Intuition, 700000 Mora |
Special dish
Description in the game: Nile’s specialty. The crystalline cup that resembles a decorated jewelry box contains a soft pudding that melts in your mouth. The reddish coloring, like a fleeting trance, is very reminiscent of the radiant and dancing form of Nilou. Everyone hopes this dance will last forever.
- Food effect: Reduces all party members’ climbing and sprint stamina consumption by 25% for 1500. In co-op, this effect only applies to your characters.
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