Nefer, the head of the Curatorium of Secrets, is set to debut in Genshin Impact Version 6.1 as a 5-Star Dendro Catalyst DPS from Nod-Krai. She brings a fresh take on Bloom mechanics, introducing the new Lunar-Bloom reaction that amplifies her Elemental Mastery-based damage scaling.
Who Is Nefer in Genshin Impact
Nefer is a main Dendro DPS specializing in Lunar-Bloom reactions—an enhanced form of Bloom unique to her. As the elegant yet enigmatic leader of the Curatorium, she manipulates Dendro energy through dance-like movements and serpent-themed attacks.
Her gameplay style focuses on mobility, reaction-driven scaling, and Elemental Mastery stacking, making her comparable in depth to characters like Neuvillette or Alhaitham, but with a more reaction-centric approach.
Nefer Kit Overview
Element: Dendro
Weapon Type: Catalyst
Rarity: 5-Star
Base Stat Bonus: CRIT DMG +38.4%
Nefer’s kit revolves around maintaining Shadow Dance, generating Seeds of Deceit, and consuming them to boost her Veil of Falsehood stacks—ultimately amplifying her Elemental Burst damage.
Normal Attack – Striking Serpent
- Normal: Performs up to four graceful kicks dealing Dendro DMG.
- Charged: Enters Slither State, moving rapidly forward while consuming Stamina for up to 2.5s. When exiting the state, Nefer deals AoE Dendro DMG. Sprinting or using her Elemental Skill won’t cancel this form.
- Plunging: Mid-air dive that deals AoE Dendro DMG upon impact.
Elemental Skill – Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights
Nefer charges forward, dealing AoE Dendro DMG and entering the Shadow Dance State.
- If she has at least one Verdant Dew, her Charged Attack transforms into Phantasm Performance, a stamina-free special attack with strong Lunar-Bloom DMG.
- She gains increased resistance to interruption in this state.
- Has 2 initial charges.
This ability is the centerpiece of her rotations—allowing Nefer to weave between Slither movement, Verdant Dew generation, and Phantasm combos.
Elemental Burst – Sacred Vow: True Eye’s Phantasm
Unleashes a revelation of Dendro energy, dealing AoE Dendro DMG in front of her.
- Consumes all Veil of Falsehood stacks to increase damage output.
- The more stacks consumed, the stronger the Burst multiplier.
- The Burst synergizes perfectly with her Lunar-Bloom effects, converting her high Elemental Mastery into devastating AoE waves.
Nefer Passive Talents
1. A Wager of Moonlight
- Converts existing Dendro and Bountiful Cores into Seeds of Deceit when using her Skill.
- Seeds cannot trigger Hyperbloom or Burgeon but can be absorbed by Nefer to gain Veil of Falsehood stacks.
- Every 3 stacks boost her Elemental Mastery by +100 for 8s.
2. Daughter of the Dust and Sand
- If Nefer enters Slither within 5s of a party member triggering Lunar-Bloom, she regenerates Verdant Dew.
- Every 100 EM above 500 increases this regen effect by 10%, up to 50%.
3. Moonsign Benediction: Dusklit Eaves
- Converts all Bloom reactions into Lunar-Bloom.
- Each point of Elemental Mastery increases Lunar-Bloom’s base damage by 0.0175% (up to 14%).
- Passively raises the party’s Moonsign level by 1.
4. Conspiracy of the Golden Vault
- Gains 25% more rewards when dispatched on Nod-Krai Expeditions (20 hours).
- Lore-wise, hints at her extensive network of secret intelligence operations.
Nefer Ascension Materials
To fully ascend Nefer, you’ll need to gather Dendro-region resources and new materials from Version 6.0–6.1 areas.
| Material | Total Needed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nagadus Emerald Sliver | 1 | Dendro Bosses |
| Nagadus Emerald Fragment | 9 | Dendro Bosses |
| Nagadus Emerald Chunk | 9 | Dendro Bosses |
| Nagadus Emerald Gemstone | 6 | Dendro Bosses |
| Moonfall Silver | 168 | Found on Hiisi Island |
| Tattered Warrant | 18 | Common Enemies (Nod-Krai) |
| Immaculate Warrant | 30 | Elite Enemies |
| Frost-Etched Warrant | 36 | Elite Enemies |
| Radiant Antler | 46 | Boss: Frostnight Herras |
| Mora | 420,000 | — |
These materials reflect her connection to Nod-Krai’s desert ecosystem, much like Nilou’s link to Sumeru’s oasis resources.
Nefer Talent Materials
Leveling her abilities will require a large stock of Elysium books and Warrant items.
| Material | Total (1 Talent) | Total (All 3 Talents) |
|---|---|---|
| Crown of Insight | 1 | 3 |
| Teachings of Elysium | 3 | 9 |
| Guide to Elysium | 21 | 63 |
| Philosophies of Elysium | 38 | 114 |
| Tattered Warrant | 6 | 18 |
| Immaculate Warrant | 22 | 66 |
| Frost-Etched Warrant | 31 | 93 |
| Ascended Sample: Rook (Weekly Boss) | 6 | 18 |
| Mora | ≈ 1.65 M | ≈ 4.96 M |
Note: Ascended Sample: Rook drops from the weekly boss “The Game Before the Gate” in Mondstadt’s Unresolved Chess Game domain.
Nefer Constellations
Each constellation deepens Nefer’s control over Lunar-Bloom, scaling damage and expanding her kit’s stacking mechanics.
C1 – Planning Breeds Success
Increases Lunar-Bloom base damage from Phantasm Performance by 60% of Nefer’s Elemental Mastery. Boosted further by Veil of Falsehood.
C2 – Observation Feeds Strategy
Enhances A Wager of Moonlight:
- Extends Veil of Falsehood duration by 5s.
- Raises stack cap from 3 → 5.
- Phantasm Performance can now deal up to 140–150% of its base damage.
- Instantly grants 2 Veil stacks when using her Skill.
- Reaching 5 stacks adds +200 EM for 8s.
C3 – Deceit Cloaks the Truth
Increases the level of her Elemental Skill by 3 (max 15).
C4 – Delusion Ensnares Reason
While in Shadow Dance, Verdant Dew regenerates 25% faster.
Nearby enemies lose 20% Dendro RES for 4.5s after leaving her radius.
C5 – Opportunity Hides in the Margins
Increases the level of her Elemental Burst by 3 (max 15).
C6 – Victory Flows from the Turning of Tides
Upon using Phantasm Performance:
- Second stage converts to AoE Dendro DMG equal to 85% of her Elemental Mastery.
- After the attack ends, deals an additional 120% EM AoE Dendro DMG instance.
- All such DMG counts as Lunar-Bloom DMG.
- Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam boosts this further by 15%.
Her sixth constellation effectively transforms Nefer into a nuke-style EM carry, similar in scaling intensity to Neuvillette’s Hydro beam mechanics.
How Nefer’s Kit Works in Combat
At its core, Nefer’s gameplay revolves around balancing Lunar-Bloom creation and Seed absorption:
- Start with Senet Strategy to enter Shadow Dance.
- Trigger Lunar-Bloom reactions using Dendro + Hydro allies.
- Absorb Seeds of Deceit to build Veil of Falsehood stacks.
- End the rotation with Sacred Vow: True Eye’s Phantasm for a massive Burst.
Optimal performance depends heavily on Elemental Mastery and uptime of the Shadow Dance state—similar to maintaining Cyno’s Pactsworn Path.
See also: Genshin Impact Aino Materials, Best Build, Kit, and Constellations Guide
Nefer represents the next step in Genshin’s Dendro evolution. Her intricate EM scaling, flexible team synergies, and unique Lunar-Bloom mechanic make her one of the most experimental Dendro DPS characters to date. Whether you plan to pull her for lore or meta value, her kit design promises high skill expression and excellent synergy with Hydro bloomers like Nahida, Yelan, and Lauma.
Prepare early by farming her Moonfall Silver, Warrant drops, and Elysium books, so you’re ready to unleash the Curatorium’s serpent queen when she arrives in Version 6.1. Play Now!
