The best Nicole build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.1) is Angelos' Heptades with Celestial Gift, ATK% sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% circlet.
By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Build source: prydwen.gg guide
Genshin Impact 5★ Pyro Catalyst Shielder
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2PC ATK% Combinations: A placeholder for the above, and good in cases where either Celestial Gift’s DMG% is not useful or a better holder exists. In the last case, other supportive sets such as Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City can be considered.
Nicole typically prioritizes maximizing her ATK at the cost of other stats, with Energy Recharge only being a consideration on teams where her Burst is used. CRIT Rate can be considered only if using Favonius Codex. Note that Nicole does not need to hit the 4000 ATK cap for her Skill buff to perform well, though she aims to do so if possible.
How much Energy Recharge Nicole needs to cast the Burst every rotation, by team and by weapon. Where a target is out of reach, the advice beside it says what to do instead.
| Team | Sig Weapon | Other Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Double Pyro | 135-155% | 175-195% |
Calcs from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
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Skill
Max first
#2
Burst
Then
Nicole prioritizes levelling her Skill, as it comprises most if not all her value on a team with levels increasing her ATK buff and the Shield strength. Burst is a distant secondary consideration. It is typically only worth casting on teams where Nicole’s Hexerei passive is active anyway, with the multiplier it provides being most of her Burst’s damage and not scaling with talent Levels.
She is placed right before the main carry in the rotation.
The main carry of the team is a Hexerei unit.
Rotation and combos from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
Nicole plays support in this Swirl team built around Varka, with Prune (support) and Bennett (support). Varka and Prune give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Nicole and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals, Nicole shields.
Nicole plays support in this Swirl team built around Varka, with Prune (support) and Durin (support). Varka and Prune give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Nicole and Durin give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Nicole shields the team.
Nicole plays support in this Hexerei team built around Venti, with Prune (support) and Durin (support). Venti and Prune give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Durin and Nicole give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Nicole shields the team.
Nicole plays support in this Swirl team built around Venti, with Faruzan (support) and Durin (support). Venti and Faruzan give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Durin and Nicole give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Nicole shields the team.
Anemo carry with Pyro from Durin and Nicole to swirl, and Faruzan for Anemo resistance shred and damage.
Cryo carry with Pyro from Durin and Nicole for Melt, and Xilonen for shred.
Genshin Impact 5★ Pyro Catalyst Shielder
Angelos' Heptades tops the weapon ranking for Nicole at R1, ahead of Skyward Atlas, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers and Oathsworn Eye. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Weapons below.
Run Celestial Gift on Nicole, with 2PC ATK% Combinations and A Day Carved From Rising Winds behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% circlet. Roll substats in the order ATK% > ER.
Talent priority is Skill >> Burst. The Elemental Burst costs 60 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.
Aim for 135% to 175% Energy Recharge, depending on the team and the weapon, per prydwen.gg's calcs.
The strongest team is Varka, Prune, Nicole and Bennett, built around Nicole: Pyro · Swirl.
Normal Attack Proclaims a decree in the primordial tongue and performs up to 3 attacks that deal Pyro DMG.
Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Pyro DMG to opponents in front of her after a short casting time.
Plunging Attack Nicole plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Also deals AoE Pyro DMG upon impact with the ground.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 35.2% | 37.8% | 40.5% | 44.0% | 46.6% | 49.3% | 52.8% | 56.3% | 59.8% | 63.3% | 66.8% | 70.4% | 74.8% | 79.2% | 83.6% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.1% | 37.0% | 39.3% | 41.5% | 44.5% | 47.4% | 50.4% | 53.3% | 56.3% | 59.3% | 63.0% | 66.7% | 70.4% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 46.2% | 49.7% | 53.1% | 57.7% | 61.2% | 64.7% | 69.3% | 73.9% | 78.5% | 83.1% | 87.8% | 92.4% | 98.1% | 103.9% | 109.7% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 112.3% | 120.7% | 129.2% | 140.4% | 148.8% | 157.2% | 168.5% | 179.7% | 190.9% | 202.2% | 213.4% | 224.6% | 238.7% | 252.7% | 266.8% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 61.5% | 66.1% | 72.7% | 77.3% | 82.6% | 89.9% | 97.1% | 104.4% | 112.3% | 120.3% | 128.2% | 136.1% | 144.1% | 152.0% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 113.6%/141.9% | 122.9%/153.5% | 132.1%/165.0% | 145.3%/181.5% | 154.6%/193.1% | 165.2%/206.3% | 179.7%/224.5% | 194.2%/242.6% | 208.8%/260.8% | 224.6%/280.6% | 240.5%/300.4% | 256.3%/320.2% | 272.2%/340.0% | 288.0%/359.8% | 303.9%/379.6% |
Recreates a fleeting glimpse of an age long past, when the angels acted on the authority of the heavens, bestowing the Grace of Kenosis effect on nearby party members. This increases their ATK and deals AoE Pyro DMG, as well as creates a Shield of Blazing Light. The Shield of Blazing Light's DMG Absorption is based on Nicole's ATK, and it will absorb Pyro DMG at 250% effectiveness.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 138.4% | 148.8% | 159.2% | 173.0% | 183.4% | 193.8% | 207.6% | 221.4% | 235.3% | 249.1% | 263.0% | 276.8% | 294.1% | 311.4% | 328.7% |
| Shield DMG Absorption | 221.2% ATK+1387 | 237.8% ATK+1525 | 254.4% ATK+1676 | 276.5% ATK+1837 | 293.1% ATK+2011 | 309.7% ATK+2196 | 331.8% ATK+2392 | 353.9% ATK+2600 | 376.0% ATK+2820 | 398.1% ATK+3051 | 420.2% ATK+3294 | 442.4% ATK+3548 | 470.0% ATK+3814 | 497.7% ATK+4091 | 525.3% ATK+4380 |
| Shield Duration | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| Grace of Kenosis ATK Bonus Ratio | 8.25% ATK | 9.00% ATK | 9.75% ATK | 10.50% ATK | 11.25% ATK | 12.00% ATK | 12.75% ATK | 13.50% ATK | 14.25% ATK | 15.00% ATK | 15.90% ATK | 16.80% ATK | 17.70% ATK | 18.60% ATK | 19.50% ATK |
| Grace of Kenosis Max ATK Bonus | 330.0 | 360.0 | 390.0 | 420.0 | 450.0 | 480.0 | 510.0 | 540.0 | 570.0 | 600.0 | 636.0 | 672.0 | 708.0 | 744.0 | 780.0 |
| Grace of Kenosis Duration | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| CD | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s |
As Nicole weaves the path of anchored fate with golden threads of light, she deals AoE Pyro DMG and switches to Silent Contemplation mode. In this mode, when nearby active party members hit an opponent, an Arcane Projection is summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack against the opponent, dealing AoE Elemental DMG of the character's corresponding Elemental Type. This DMG scales based on the corresponding character's ATK and will be considered as having been dealt by them. This effect can occur once every 3s, and can be triggered up to 4 times each time Nicole switches to Silent Contemplation mode.
It is worth noting that Hexerei characters' Arcane Projections appear to differ somehow in appearance from the others...
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 316.8% | 340.6% | 364.3% | 396.0% | 419.8% | 443.5% | 475.2% | 506.9% | 538.6% | 570.2% | 601.9% | 633.6% | 673.2% | 712.8% | 752.4% |
| Arcane Projection DMG | 99.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 108.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 117.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 126.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 135.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 144.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 153.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 162.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 171.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 180.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 190.8% Corresponding Character's ATK | 201.6% Corresponding Character's ATK | 212.4% Corresponding Character's ATK | 223.2% Corresponding Character's ATK | 234.0% Corresponding Character's ATK |
| Arcane Projection Attack Count | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Silent Contemplation Duration | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
For 20s after unleashing the Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, Nicole will continuously "observe" the other current active party members. After the observed character has remained on the field for 3s, their Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, increasing their ATK by an additional 300. If the observed character is a Hexerei character, Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis straight away. When characters other than Nicole who have Guidance of Theosis leave the field, their effect reverts to Grace of Kenosis.
When Elemental DMG from nearby active party members hits an opponent, Nicole's own Grace of Kenosis effect is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis for 8s.
When you are in Teyvat and not in combat, Nicole's Charged Attack becomes "Emissarial Guidance" if you have already obtained the current region's Treasure Compass. Emissarial Guidance: Calls upon nearby Seelie to show the way, triggering an effect similar to the region's Treasure Compass. This effect has a cooldown time of 5 seconds and does not work in Domains, Trounce Domains, and the Spiral Abyss.
After completing Witch's Homework: The Role of a Guide...?, Nicole becomes a Hexerei character. When the party includes at least 2 Hexerei characters, you gain the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect, which enhances Hexerei characters.
Hexerei: Secret Rite Increases the DMG dealt by Hexerei characters' Arcane Projections by 300% of Nicole's ATK.
Level 90 and every talent to 10
5,377,500
Mora 17 material lines
Ascension to 90
420,000
Mora 9 materials · 6 steps
All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500
Mora 3× the single-talent bill
Agnidus Agate Sliver ×1
Pine Amber ×3
Tattered Warrant ×320,000Mora
Remnant of the Dreadwing ×2
Agnidus Agate Fragment ×3Pine Amber ×10Tattered Warrant ×1540,000Mora
Remnant of the Dreadwing ×4Agnidus Agate Fragment ×6
Immaculate Warrant ×12Pine Amber ×2060,000Mora
Agnidus Agate Chunk ×3Remnant of the Dreadwing ×8Immaculate Warrant ×18Pine Amber ×3080,000Mora
Agnidus Agate Chunk ×6Remnant of the Dreadwing ×12
Frost-Etched Warrant ×12Pine Amber ×45100,000Mora
Agnidus Agate Gemstone ×6Remnant of the Dreadwing ×20Frost-Etched Warrant ×24Pine Amber ×60120,000Mora
Total to level 90
420,000 Mora
Agnidus Agate Gemstone ×6Agnidus Agate Chunk ×9Remnant of the Dreadwing ×46Agnidus Agate Fragment ×9Frost-Etched Warrant ×36Agnidus Agate Sliver ×1Immaculate Warrant ×30Pine Amber ×168Tattered Warrant ×18
Teachings of Elysium ×3Tattered Warrant ×612,500Mora
Guide to Elysium ×2Immaculate Warrant ×317,500Mora
Guide to Elysium ×4Immaculate Warrant ×425,000Mora
Guide to Elysium ×6Immaculate Warrant ×630,000Mora
Guide to Elysium ×9Immaculate Warrant ×937,500Mora
Counterfeit Resin ×1
Philosophies of Elysium ×4Frost-Etched Warrant ×4120,000Mora
Counterfeit Resin ×1Philosophies of Elysium ×6Frost-Etched Warrant ×6260,000Mora
Counterfeit Resin ×2Philosophies of Elysium ×12Frost-Etched Warrant ×9450,000Mora
Counterfeit Resin ×2
Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Elysium ×16Frost-Etched Warrant ×12700,000Mora
One talent to 10
1,652,500 Mora
Counterfeit Resin ×6Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Elysium ×38Frost-Etched Warrant ×31Guide to Elysium ×21Immaculate Warrant ×22Teachings of Elysium ×3Tattered Warrant ×6All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500 Mora
Counterfeit Resin ×18Crown of Insight ×3Philosophies of Elysium ×114Frost-Etched Warrant ×93Guide to Elysium ×63Immaculate Warrant ×66Teachings of Elysium ×9Tattered Warrant ×18
C1When the current active character of your own in the party hits an opponent, an additional special "Arcane Projection: Unity" will be summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack against the opponent, dealing AoE Elemental DMG of the character's corresponding Elemental Type at 600% of their ATK. This DMG will be considered as having been dealt by the corresponding character. This effect can trigger once every 6s.
C2Enhances the effects of the Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light: Grace of Kenosis increases ATK by an additional 300 (which does not count toward this effect's ATK Bonus limit), while Guidance of Theosis decreases nearby opponents' Elemental RES based on the corresponding character's Elemental Type by 25%. This effect does not stack for the same Element. Additionally, when Nicole unleashes her Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, nearby active party members will also gain a Shield of Blazing Light.
C3Increases the Level of Revelation: Uncreated Light by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4When nearby party members have their Grace of Kenosis upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, Nicole also bestows upon them the Pathfinder's Blessing effect for 20s. Each character can gain this effect once every 16s. The Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG of characters with Pathfinder's Blessing is increased by 70% of Nicole's ATK. This effect will be removed once it has taken effect 8 times or when its duration is over. When multiple opponents are hit at once, instances of Pathfinder's Blessing are consumed equal to the number of opponents hit. Each character's Pathfinder's Blessing is counted independently.
C5Increases the Level of Revelation: Ladder of Divine Ascent by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6When Nicole's Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, all nearby party members' Grace of Kenosis will also be upgraded to Guidance of Theosis. Once upgraded, Guidance of Theosis will no longer revert to Grace of Kenosis. Additionally, DMG dealt by characters with Guidance of Theosis will ignore 40% of opponents' DEF.
Nicole's outfit. "This is the winged raiment, woven from prose and poetry, of an angel who has wandered the earth for thousands of years..." Just kidding, of course. If the above is true, why would this outfit not change every day? And to take a step back, this fantasy should not be further explored, lest one's tea parties turn into costume balls. And in any case, it's not as if the one in the heavens forbade people from dressing up as angels.
Names, descriptions and art from the game data. Pick an outfit on the stage to see it full size.
Nicole is a 5-star Pyro character from Hexenzirkel who uses a catalyst, released in version 6.6.
Nicole's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Elemental Skill and Burst, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
Memory of Dust is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star catalyst with ATK as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Oathsworn Eye is the best 4-star alternative.
Crimson Witch of Flames. Its 2-piece bonus is: Pyro DMG Bonus +15% Its 4-piece bonus is: Increases Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using Elemental Skill increases the 2-Piece Set Bonus by 50% of its starting value for 10s. Max 3 stacks.
Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Elysium among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
"Do Not Be Afraid, Child Who Is Loved": When the current active character of your own in the party hits an opponent, an additional special "Arcane Projection: Unity" will be summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack against the opponent, dealing AoE Elemental DMG of the character's corresponding Elemental Type at 600% of their ATK. This DMG will be considered as having been dealt by the corresponding character. This effect can trigger once every 6s.
Pyro
