Nilou
Character profile
Lore
Meta
- Title: Dance of Lotuslight
- Birthday: 3 December
- Association: Sumeru
- Affiliation: Zubayr Theater
- Constellation: Lotos Somno
- Element: Hydro
- Release: 2022-10-14
- Chinese voice actor: Su Wan
- Japanese voice actor: Akari Kito
- English voice actor: Maya Reid
- Korean voice actor: Lee Min-ji
Base Stats
- Base HP: 1123
- Base ATK: 26
- Base DEF: 72
- CRIT Rate: 9.6%
- CRIT DMG: 75%
- Extra: Hydro DMG Bonus +48
Why This Character Is Good
Abilities
- Normal Attack - Silent Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with sword techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Hydro strike.
- Elemental Skill - Silent Sigil (CD 8s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Hydro DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Bloom.
- Elemental Burst - Requiem Manifest (Cost 60): Unleashes sustained Hydro damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.
Talent Values
- Normal Attack (Lv.10): 196% total combo multiplier
- Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 380% Hydro DMG
- Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 620% Hydro DMG
- Passive Bonus: +12% CRIT Rate while shielded
Passive Talents
- A1: Triggering Bloom grants Nilou 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
- A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Hydro DMG Bonus for 10s.
- Utility: Expedition time in Sumeru is reduced by 25%.
Constellations
- C1 Silent Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
- C2 Requiem Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Hydro RES shred.
- C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
- C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
- C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
- C6 Silent Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Hydro DMG based on Elemental Mastery.
Food Specialty
- Nilou's Signature Stew: Increases CRIT Rate for all party members by 12% for 300s.
Ascension Cost
- Mora: 2092530
- Hero's Wit: 419
- Boss Drops: 50
- Local Specialty: 168
- Common Drops: 18
Ascension Materials
- Stormbound Pollen Beyond Solstice
- Silk Flower
- Tempered Resin For Lament
- Slime Secretions
- Radiant Resin For Tides
Talent Materials
- Stormbound Pollen Beyond Solstice
- Slime Concentrate
- Chaos Oculus
- Lakelight Lily
- Hallowed Seal Under Solstice
Build Suggestions
- Artifact: Echoes Of Khaenriah - Nilou needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
- Recommended Weapon: Shattered Edge (Sword, ★★★★) - Option 1 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Freeze damage windows.
Weapons
- Shattered Edge (Sword, ★★★★): Option 1 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Freeze damage windows.
- Silent Needle (Sword, ★★★★): Option 2 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Freeze damage windows.
- Burnished Horizon (Sword, ★★★★★): Option 3 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Freeze damage windows.
Teammates
- Kirisame Riku (Main DPS): Kirisame Riku adds value as Main DPS because Kirisame Riku keeps Bloom uptime high while rotating as a Main DPS.
- Yae Miko (Sub-DPS): Yae Miko adds value as Sub-DPS because Yae Miko offers consistent value as a Sub-DPS, especially during Vaporize windows.
- Kuki Shinobu (Healer): Kuki Shinobu adds value as Healer because Kuki Shinobu slots well into Hydro teams thanks to steady pressure and Vaporize triggers.