Nilou Build Guide
— Dance of Lotuslight
Hydro
SwordThe star of the Zubayr Theater. She is full of warmth and innocence, and her dances are lively and elegant.
Nilou Best Build & Stat Priority
Nilou is a 5-star Hydro Sword character from Sumeru who excels in the Sub-DPS role. Ascending Nilou grants bonus HP%, complementing a stat priority of HP%, Energy Recharge, Flat HP. For the Nilou Sub-DPS Build for Off-Field setup, equip Tenacity of the Millelith (2pc) + Vourukasha's Glow (2pc) (Ridge Watch / Varies) with HP% or Energy Recharge Sands, HP% Goblet, and HP% Circlet. Key of Khaj-Nisut (HP%) is the top recommended weapon, while Iron Sting serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Nilou Sub-DPS Build for Off-Field (Sub-DPS): Tenacity of the Millelith (2pc) + Vourukasha's Glow (2pc) + Key of Khaj-Nisut (HP% or Energy Recharge / HP% / HP%)
- Nilou Main DPS Build for On-Field (DPS): Tenacity of the Millelith (2pc) + Vourukasha's Glow (2pc) + Key of Khaj-Nisut (HP% / HP% / HP%)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Nilou Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Nilou
Tenacity of the Millelith (2pc) + Vourukasha's Glow (2pc)
2-PC: HP +20% 2-PC: HP +20%
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: HP +20% 4-PC: Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG will be increased by 10%. After the equipping character takes DMG, the aforementioned DMG Bonus is increased by 80% for 5s. This effect increase can have 5 stacks. The duration of each stack is counted independently. These effects can be triggered even when the equipping character is not on the field.
2-PC: HP +20% 2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80. 4-PC: Boosts Bloom and Lunar reaction effects substantially.
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80. 4-PC: The equipping character's Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon reaction DMG is increased by 40%.
Best Weapons for Nilou
Key of Khaj-Nisut
Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: HP 66.2% Skill Effect: HP increased by 20%. When an Elemental Skill hits opponents, you gain the Grand Hymn effect for 20s. This effect increases the equipping character's Elemental Mastery by 0.12% of their Max HP. This effect can trigger once every 0.3s. Max 3 stacks. When this effect gains 3 stacks, or when the third stack's duration is refreshed, the Elemental Mastery of all nearby party members will be increased by 0.2% of the equipping character's max HP for 20s
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Nilou Team Compositions
Double Hydro Team
A Premium team featuring Nilou, Nahida, Lauma, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Double Hydro Team
A Premium team featuring Nilou, Nahida, Collei, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Double Hydro Team
A Premium team featuring Nilou, Nahida, Furina, Baizhu
Double Hydro Team
A Premium team featuring Nilou, Nahida, Candace, Yaoyao
Triple Hydro Team
A Premium team featuring Nilou, Nahida, Yelan, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Triple Hydro Team
A Premium team featuring Nilou, Alhaitham, Xingqiu, Barbara
Triple Hydro Team
A Premium team featuring Nilou, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Xingqiu, Traveler_Anemo
On-Field Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Nilou, Traveler_Anemo, Collei, Barbara
Nilou Build FAQ
What is the best build for Nilou in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Nilou Sub-DPS Build for Off-Field build for Nilou (Sub-DPS) uses Tenacity of the Millelith (2pc) + Vourukasha's Glow (2pc) farmed in Ridge Watch / Varies paired with Key of Khaj-Nisut. Aim for HP% or Energy Recharge on Sands, HP% on Goblet, and HP% on Circlet, prioritizing HP% > Energy Recharge > Flat HP > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Nilou's best weapons and F2P options?
Nilou's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Key of Khaj-Nisut (HP%). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Iron Sting (4-star), Harbinger of Dawn (3-star), Freedom-Sworn (5-star), The Dockhand's Assistant (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Nilou require?
Leveling Nilou requires Padisarah (local specialty), Perpetual Caliber (world boss drop), Magatsu Mitake Narukami no Mikoto (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Praxis talent books. Character ascension increases HP%.
What are the best team compositions for Nilou?
Top recommended teams for Nilou include Double Hydro Team (Nilou, Nahida, Lauma, Sangonomiya Kokomi) and Double Hydro Team (Nilou, Nahida, Collei, Sangonomiya Kokomi), built around Hydro elemental reactions and Sub-DPS synergy.
