Nahida Build Guide
— Physic of Purity
Dendro
CatalystA caged bird secluded within the confines of the Sanctuary of Surasthana who can only see the world in her dreams.
Nahida Best Build & Stat Priority
Nahida is a 5-star Dendro Catalyst character from Sumeru who excels in the Sub-DPS role. Ascending Nahida grants bonus Elemental Mastery, complementing a stat priority of Elemental Mastery, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the Nahida Sub-DPS/Support setup, equip Deepwood Memories (Spire of Solitary Enlightenment) with Elemental Mastery Sands, Elemental Mastery or Dendro Damage Bonus Goblet, and Elemental Mastery or CRIT Rate/DMG Circlet. A Thousand Floating Dreams (Elemental Mastery) is the top recommended weapon, while Sacrificial Fragments serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Nahida Sub-DPS/Support (Sub-DPS): Deepwood Memories + A Thousand Floating Dreams (Elemental Mastery / Elemental Mastery or Dendro Damage Bonus / Elemental Mastery or CRIT Rate/DMG)
- Nahida Main DPS (DPS): Deepwood Memories + A Thousand Floating Dreams (Elemental Mastery / Dendro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Nahida Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Nahida
Deepwood Memories
2-PC: Dendro DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: After Elemental Skills or Bursts hit opponents, the targets' Dendro RES will be decreased by 30% for 8s. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is not on the field.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping this will obtain buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character, and EM is increased by 50 for every member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be triggered once every 8s and even when not on the field.
2-PC: Elemental Skill DMG +20% 4-PC: Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 25%. Additionally when not on the field, Elemental Skill DMG will be further increased by 25%. This effect will be cleared 2s after taking the field.
Best Weapons for Nahida
A Thousand Floating Dreams
Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 265 Skill Effect: Equipping Character gains buffs based on other party members' elemental type. If their elemental type is the same as the equipping character, Elemental Mastery is increased by 32. If not, the equipping character's elemental DMG Bonus is increased by 10%. Each effect can stack by a maximum of 3. All nearby party members will also gain an additional 40 Elemental Mastery
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Nahida Team Compositions
Nilou Superbloom Team
A top-tier Bountiful Bloom team featuring Nilou, Nahida, Kokomi, Collei
Off-Field Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Alhaitham, Yelan, Kuki Shinobu
Off-Field Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Cyno, Fischl, Xingqiu
Off-Field Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Neuvillette, Kuki Shinobu, Baizhu
Off-Field Aggravate/Quicken Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Alhaitham, Yae Miko, Zhongli
Off-Field Aggravate/Quicken Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, Kaedehara Kazuha
Off-Field Aggravate/Quicken Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Cyno, Fischl, Baizhu
Off-Field Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Kinich, Yelan, Thoma
Off-Field Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Kamisato Ayato, Thoma, Baizhu
Nilou Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Nilou, Lauma, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Nilou Team
A Premium team featuring Sangonomiya Kokomi, Nahida, Nilou, Collei
Nilou Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Nilou, Yelan, Baizhu
On-Field Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Xingqiu, Kuki Shinobu, Lauma
On-Field Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Furina, Kuki Shinobu, Baizhu
On-Field Hyperbloom Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Nahida, Xingqiu, Kuki Shinobu, Yaoyao
On-Field Quicken Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Fischl, Yae Miko, Kaedehara Kazuha
On-Field Quicken Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Fischl, Beidou, Jean
On-Field Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Yelan, Thoma, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Nahida Build FAQ
What is the best build for Nahida in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Nahida Sub-DPS/Support build for Nahida (Sub-DPS) uses Deepwood Memories farmed in Spire of Solitary Enlightenment paired with A Thousand Floating Dreams. Aim for Elemental Mastery on Sands, Elemental Mastery or Dendro Damage Bonus on Goblet, and Elemental Mastery or CRIT Rate/DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge substats.
What are Nahida's best weapons and F2P options?
Nahida's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star A Thousand Floating Dreams (Elemental Mastery). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Sacrificial Fragments (4-star), Magic Guide (3-star), Kagura's Verity (5-star), Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Nahida require?
Leveling Nahida requires Kalpalata Lotus (local specialty), Quelled Creeper (world boss drop), Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Ingenuity talent books. Character ascension increases Elemental Mastery.
What are the best team compositions for Nahida?
Top recommended teams for Nahida include Nilou Superbloom Team (Nilou, Nahida, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Collei) and Off-Field Hyperbloom Team (Nahida, Alhaitham, Yelan, Kuki Shinobu), built around Dendro elemental reactions and Sub-DPS synergy.
