Nefer Build Guide
— Secret Beneath the Sands
Dendro
CatalystThe remarkably resourceful owner of the Curatorium of Secrets.
Nefer Best Build & Stat Priority
Nefer is a 5-star Dendro Catalyst character from Nod-Krai who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Nefer grants bonus CRIT DMG, complementing a stat priority of Elemental Mastery, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the Lunar-Bloom DPS setup, equip Night of the Sky's Unveiling (Frostladen Machinery) with Elemental Mastery Sands, Elemental Mastery Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate Circlet. Reliquary of Truth (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Blackmarrow Lantern serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Nefer Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Nefer
Night of the Sky's Unveiling
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: When nearby party members trigger Lunar Reactions, if the equipping character is on the field, gain the Gleaming Moon: Intent effect for 4s: Increases CRIT Rate by 15%/30% when the party's Moonsign is Nascent/Ascendant Gleam. All party members' Lunar Reaction DMG is increased by 10% for each different Gleaming Moon effect that party members have. Effects from Gleaming Moon cannot stack.
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: 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.
Best Weapons for Nefer
Reliquary of Truth
Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 88.2% Skill Effect: CRIT Rate is increased by 8%. When the equipping character unleashes an Elemental Skill, they gain the Secret of Lies effect: Elemental Mastery is increased by 80 for 12s. When the equipping character deals Lunar-Bloom DMG to an opponent, they gain the Moon of Truth effect: CRIT DMG is increased by 24% for 4s. When both the Secret of Lies and Moon of Truth effects are active at the same time, the results of both effects will be increased by 50%
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Nefer Team Compositions
Premium Lunar Bloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nefer, Lauma, Nahida, Columbina
Premium Lunar Bloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nefer, Lauma, Jahoda, Columbina
F2P Dendro Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Nefer, Traveler_Anemo, Jahoda, Aino
F2P Dendro Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Nefer, Kirara, Aino, Sucrose
Nefer Build FAQ
What is the best build for Nefer in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Lunar-Bloom DPS build for Nefer (DPS) uses Night of the Sky's Unveiling farmed in Frostladen Machinery paired with Reliquary of Truth. Aim for Elemental Mastery on Sands, Elemental Mastery on Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate on Circlet, prioritizing Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG substats.
What are Nefer's best weapons and F2P options?
Nefer's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Reliquary of Truth (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Blackmarrow Lantern (4-star), Twin Nephrite (3-star), Nightweaver's Looking Glass (5-star), Dawning Frost (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Nefer require?
Leveling Nefer requires Moonfall Silver (local specialty), Radiant Antler (world boss drop), The Game Before the Gate (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Elysium talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT DMG.
What are the best team compositions for Nefer?
Top recommended teams for Nefer include Premium Lunar Bloom Team (Nefer, Lauma, Nahida, Columbina) and Premium Lunar Bloom Team (Nefer, Lauma, Jahoda, Columbina), built around Dendro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
