Learn how to put together the best possible Nahida build in Genshin Impact
Want to learn how to create the best build for Nahida in Genshin Impact?Since you’re here I’m going to assume that you’re in on the most poorly kept secret in Teyvat: Nahida isGenshin Impact’s latest Archon character. She may look and indeed act like a sweet little child, but this tiny cutie is also the living vessel of Lesser Lord Kusanali, the god presiding over the nation of Sumeru.
Archonshave historically been some of the best characters inGenshin Impact, and I’m happy to confirm that Nahida doesn’t buck the trend. Furthermore, she’s surprisingly versatile, and can suitably fill almost any role on a team depending on your needs. So read on for details of the best build ideas we’ve seen for Nahida, including her best weapons, artifacts, party members, and more.
How to build Nahida as an Elemental DPS in Genshin Impact
4-star alternative:Solar Pearl
The new 5-star CatalystA Thousand Floating Dreamswas quite literally designed to be Nahida’s perfect weapon. With this weapon equipped, Nahida gains a minimum 10% DMG Bonus buff to every Elemental Type belonging to her teammates. (Alternatively, if you pair her up with another Dendro character, she’ll instead get a minimum 32 increase to her Elemental Mastery instead.) Nearby party members will also see an increase to their Elemental Mastery (minimum 40). If another character in the party has a similar weapon equipped, the effects can even stack.
If a brand-new premium weapon is (understandably) out of your reach, considering equipping Nahida with theSolar Pearlcatalyst for now instead. Using this weapon creates a pleasing feedback loop, in which hits with Nahida’s normal attacks boost her elemental talent damage by a minimum 20% for the next 6 seconds; and, vice versa, her elemental talents provide an identical buff to her normal attacks. It’s not quite as powerful as the 5-star version, but it does allow Nahida to buff her own damage practically indefinitely.
Alternative:Gilded Dreams
Unsurprisingly, Nahida’s best artifacts are fromDeepwood Memories, the set specifically designed to boost the damage dealt by Dendro characters. Equipping at least two pieces from the set is a must-have for Nahida, but the four-piece bonus is well worthwhile: it decreases enemies' resistance to Nahida’s attacks the more she hits them, which is undeniably useful.
If you’re still collecting Deepwood Memories pieces,Gilded DreamsorWanderer’s Troupemake for good alternatives. Both grant a two-piece set bonus of +80% to Elemental Mastery, Nahida’s special stat. The four-piece bonus for Gilded Dreams works well for Nahida, too: whenever the party triggers an elemental reaction, for the next 8 seconds Nahida’s EM will increase by 50 for every teammate with a different elemental type to hers. (Alternatively, she’ll get +14% ATK for every Dendro teammate.)
To really make the most of this build, aim for the following stats and substats on the artifacts:
Secondary:Illusory Heart (Elemental Burst)
If you’re building Nahida as more of a supporting DPS, then her elemental talents should take slight priority over her normal attack. However, Nahida is a character who benefits from having all of her talents fully levelled, and you will want to keep on top of them all if you want to make the most of her over time.
Here’s a full list of Nahida’s talents and what they do:
5-star alternative:Cyno or Nilou replacing Fischl or Xingqiu, respectively
Nahida’s kit seems to have been designed with an eye for collaboration with fellow recently-released 5-starsCyno(Electro) and Nilou (Hydro). This is great news if you’ve been collecting all the new characters on release; but less good if you’ve just treated yourself to the new Archon, but otherwise don’t bother pulling for 5-stars very often.
However, Nahida’s kit is ridiculously adaptable, so she’ll fit neatly into any team you place her on as long as it supports her focus onDendro elemental reactionswith Electro/Hydro/Pyro.FischlandXingqiucan provide a decent alternative Electro and Hydro co-DPS, respectively. And of course, if you have another 5-star elemental DPS candidate with these elements — likeYae MikoorYelan, for example — they can happily be subbed in as well.
Nahida’s one real weakness is her low HP, so round out her team with a strong healer. I particularly recommendBennett. His Pyro vision completes the set of elements that react powerfully with Nahida’s Dendro, and he’s one of the few healers in the game who’s also a solid DPS, allowing you full range to switch between all members of Nahida’s team mid-battle.
To fully ascend Nahida, you will need:
Nahida’s ascension materials are plentiful in her native Sumeru, and you shouldn’t struggle to collect most of them simply by exploring the nation (with a focus on taking on the mushroom-themed enemies you find there). It’s worth noting that she’s the first character in Genshin Impact to get her boss levelling materials from the Dendro Hypostasis, who drops Quelled Creepers upon being defeated.
To fully level one of Nahida’s talents, you will need:
In addition to mushroom-themed enemy drops found around Sumeru, you’ll need to visit the nation’s Steeple of Ignorance domain on Tuesdays/Fridays/Sundays to farm Nahida’s talent books. Repeat the Scaramouche boss fight at the Joururi Workshop trounce domain at Lvl 70+ for her boss levelling materials. Finally, Crowns of Insight can be obtained through limited-time events or by making offerings to the Frostbearing Tree and Sacred Sakura.
I never recommend relying on a 5-star character’s constellations as a central part of any build in Genshin Impact: the need to either grind or spend your way to C6 is something I can’t in good conscience suggest that you do. Luckily, like most 5-stars, Nahida’s constellations are nice to have, but far from essential if you’ve built her well.
In case you do end up pulling some duplicate Nahidas from the gacha, here’s a full list of her constellations and what they do:
If you’re hoping to pull for Nahida during her next rerun, be sure to check out ourGenshin Impact codespage to learn how to claim some free Primogems! You might also like our guide onhow to get more characters in Genshin Impactfor general advice on how to fill up your character archive.
Now that you know how to build Nahida, check out ourtier list of the best characters in Genshin Impactto see how she stacks up against the opposition. And if you’re looking to put together a superteam of Genshin’s Archons, be sure to check out our guides to the best builds forVenti,Zhongli, andRaiden Shogunas well!
