Learn how to put together the best possible Ningguang build
Want to learn how to create the best Ningguang build in Genshin Impact?As the owner of the Jade Chamber, which floats amid the skies of Liyue, Ningguang is a highly influential (and rich!) businesswoman that seems to have a hold on most of Liyue — perhaps that’s why she’s such a great DPS despite her 4-star rarity.
This guide will show you how to create the best Ningguang build inGenshin Impact. Below we’ll cover everything you need to know about Ningguang, including wishing, weapons, artifacts, ascension materials, talents, abilities, and constellations.
How to build Ningguang as main DPS/sub DPS in Genshin Impact
Alternatives:Skyward Atlas, Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, Solar Pearl, The Widsith
Whether Ningguang will be taking the field as a main DPS or a sub DPS, you’ll want a weapon that focuses on increasing her damage output.Memory of Dustis great for this — it increases Shield Strength while also increasing ATK after scoring a hit on an opponent.Skyward AtlasandLost Prayer to the Sacred Windsare also great 5-star Catalysts for Ningguang, as they both provide Elemental DMG Bonuses.
However, Ningguang is a beast with 4-star Catalysts as well. Can’t get a hold of her 5-star weapons? Aim forSolar Pearlif you’ve got the Battle Pass orThe Widsithotherwise. Solar Pearl will increase your Normal Attack DMG upon using an Elemental Skill or Burst and your Skill/Burst DMG upon using a Normal Attack, allowing for a well-rounded DMG increase. The Widsith grants new characters taking the field a random ATK, Elemental DMG, or Elemental Mastery Bonus.
Alternative:Retracing Bolide
With our recommended setup,Archaic Petrawill provide a 15% Geo DMG Bonus while eitherGladiator’s FinaleorShimenawa’s Reminiscence(both have the same stats as a 2-piece set!) will increase your ATK by 18%, leaving your Ningguang with a well-rounded build. Alternatively, theRetracing Bolide4-piece set will increase your Shield Strength by 35% and grant you a 40% bonus to your Normal and Charged Attack DMG when protected by a shield. Regardless of which setup you’re going for, you’re going to want to prioritize the following stats and substats for a DPS Ningguang:
Alternative:2-piece Archaic Petra and 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale or Shimenawa’s Reminiscence
With our recommended sub DPS setup, your Ningguang will have a 15% Geo DMG Bonus and a 20% Elemental Burst DMG boost, which is great if you’re mostly going to be using Ningguang’s Burst and not much else. Alternatively, swapping out Noblesse Oblige for aGladiator’s FinaleorShimenawa’s Reminiscencewill grant you an 18% ATK bonus, making her Normal Attacks much more viable. Here are our recommended stats and substats for a sub DPS Ningguang:
As with almost every main DPS, if Ningguang is the party member you’ll be utilizing the most, level up herNormal Attackfirst, and only level herElemental Burstand thenSkillwith any spare materials.
If Ningguang is your sub DPS, prioritize her Elemental Burst first and then her Elemental Skill. You likely won’t need to focus on her Normal Attack much, so this can mostly be ignored. Here are the rest of Ningguang’s talents:
5* alternative:Zhongli replacing Geo Traveler as support
Geo can react with Electro, Pyro, Hydro, or Cryo to form the Crystallize reaction, allowing Ningguang to effectively be paired with characters of any of these elements. With this setup,Xianglingcan help deal damage whileBennettbuffs your team’s damage and provides heals. You’ll also receive the Pyro Elemental Resonance buff if you go with this setup, which increases your team’s overall ATK by 25%.
Finally, adding a Geo character likeGeo Travelerinto the mix will help you out by providing the Geo Elemental Resonance buff, which boosts your Geo DMG. Of course, this Geo role can be filled by 5-stars likeZhongliandAlbedoas well.
5* alternative:Arataki Itto replacing Noelle as main DPS
If you’re going to pair any element with Ningguang, another Geo character is your best bet. Aside from granting Ningguang a Geo buddy, you’ll also get the Geo Elemental Resonance buff, which increases your team’s overall Geo DMG. LettingNoelle(who’s great at Constellation 6 in this particular team composition) fill the main DPS role on your team is great for this reason. However, if you pulledArataki Itto, he’s also a great Geo main DPS that’ll fill this role nicely.
Since Geo can react with most other elements, the last two spots on your team are pretty flexible. However, setting Noelle up withXianglingandBennettas well allows for the Pyro Elemental Resonance Buff, which provides a pretty nice ATK bonus of 25%.
To fully ascend Ningguang, you’ll need:
To gather all of these materials, you’ll want to start by fighting the Geo Hypostasis for its Prithiva Topaz and Basalt Pillars. Head to Qingce Village and Liyue Harbor to pick some Glaze Lilies, and don’t forget to fight Fatui enemies on your way there (these guys will drop Insignias).
To fully level up one of Ningguang’s talents, you’ll need:
To triple crown Ningguang’s talents, you’ll need to collect all of these materials three times over.You’ll be able to pick up Prosperity books by completing the Taishan Mansion domain on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Insignias can be obtained by fighting Fatui enemies throughout Teyvat, and Spirit Lockets of Boreas are dropped by Andrius in Wolvendom. If you’re looking to crown Ningguang’s talents, you’ll be able to do so with Crowns of Insight earned through limited-time events or by making offerings to the Frostbearing Tree and the Sacred Sakura.
Even atConstellation 0, Ningguang is pretty strong considering her 4-star rarity. However, atConstellation 2, Ningguang’s Jade Shield gains much more time on the field, giving your team a much stronger shield as well as a great source of damage. AtConstellation 6, Ningguang gains 7 Star Jades upon using her Burst, which greatly increases the damage her Charged Attacks are able to do. Here’s what the rest of Ningguang’s Constellations have in store:
Ningguang is a 4-star character, meaning she can be added to your team at any time. While she can be earned by wishing on any banner, your chances of pulling Ningguang will be raised if she’s featured on a5-star character’s bannerwith a boosted drop rate.
Additionally, Ningguang is part of the Paimon’s Bargains lineup, which allows you to exchange Starglitter for characters. The Paimon’s Bargains lineup changes monthly, so make sure to check in at the start of each new month if you’re planning on wishing for Ningguang!
If you’re planning on wishing for Ningguang, check outour guide on getting charactersto learn the best ways to prep, or ourGenshin Impact codes listto get some freePrimogems!
That’s all the info we’ve got on Ningguang! Why not check out ourGenshin Impact best characters tier listto see which other characters are good to wish for?
