Nefer is a 5-star Dendro Catalyst user from Nod-Krai, best known for her ability to turn ordinary Bloom reactions into the unique Lunar-Bloom mechanic. Unlike most Dendro units who depend on team reactions, Nefer excels as an on-field DPS capable of delivering heavy personal damage while supporting her team’s Elemental synergy.
Nefer Role and Combat Style in Genshin ImpactPlaystyle
Nefer’s entire kit revolves around managing Verdant Dew, Seeds of Deceit, and Veil of Falsehood.
When she or her teammates trigger Bloom, those Dendro cores transform into Seeds of Deceit, which Nefer can absorb using her special Charged Attack — Phantasm Performance. This process increases her Elemental Mastery (EM) and enhances her Lunar-Bloom damage.
Her gameplay loop typically follows:
- Use a Hydro teammate to trigger Bloom and generate Seeds of Deceit.
- Cast Nefer’s Elemental Skill – Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights to enter Shadow Dance mode.
- Use her Charged Attack to absorb Seeds and stack Veil of Falsehood.
- Finish with Elemental Burst – Sacred Vow: True Eye’s Phantasm to consume all stacks for massive AoE Dendro damage.
With two Nod-Krai characters in the team, her Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam buff further boosts Lunar-Bloom output — a core requirement for optimal performance.
Best Weapons for Nefer
1. Reliquary of Truth (5★ — Signature Weapon)
- Stats: 542 ATK | +88.2% CRIT DMG
- Passive: Increases CRIT Rate by 8% and Elemental Mastery by up to 160 after using Elemental Skill. Dealing Lunar-Bloom damage grants a short CRIT DMG boost (up to 48%), and both effects amplify each other by 50% when active together.
- Why It’s Best: Offers unmatched synergy with Nefer’s kit — stacking EM and CRIT stats while rewarding frequent Skill and Lunar-Bloom usage.
2. Nightweaver’s Looking Glass (5★)
- Focuses on Elemental Mastery and strengthens all Lunar-Bloom reactions.
- Excellent if you already have Lauma’s weapon; provides strong reaction bonuses for multi-element teams.
3. A Thousand Floating Dreams (5★)
- A strong EM-scaling catalyst that buffs both Nefer and her teammates.
- Slightly weaker than her signature weapon but still excellent for reaction damage builds.
4. Dawning Frost (4★)
- Stats: 510 ATK | +55.1% CRIT DMG
- Grants Elemental Mastery whenever Nefer hits with a Charged Attack or Elemental Skill.
- A top-tier 4-star option for players without premium weapons.
5. Blackmarrow Lantern (4★ F2P)
- Provides +220 EM and enhances Bloom and Lunar-Bloom damage directly.
- At refinement 5, it performs at roughly 85–90% of her signature weapon’s potential.
Honorable Mentions: Sacrificial Jade and The Widsith offer good CRIT options but are inconsistent compared to EM-focused weapons.
Best Artifacts for Nefer
Night of the Sky’s Unveiling (4-Piece)
- 2-Piece: +80 Elemental Mastery
- 4-Piece: Increases CRIT Rate by up to 30% depending on Moonsign level and boosts teamwide Lunar Reaction damage.
- Why It’s Best: Tailor-made for Nefer’s Ascendant Gleam teams, balancing EM and CRIT efficiency.
Alternative Sets
- Gilded Dreams (4-Piece): For those still farming her signature set. Grants EM scaling and team-based stat bonuses.
- 2-Piece Combos (Gilded Dreams / Wanderer’s Troupe): Early-game setup that still amplifies reaction damage.
Recommended Artifact Stats
| Slot | Main Stat | Substats Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Sands | Elemental Mastery | CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / EM |
| Goblet | Elemental Mastery | CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge |
| Circlet | CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG | Elemental Mastery / ER |
Ideal End-Game Goals:
- Elemental Mastery: 900–1000
- CRIT Rate: 65–75%
- CRIT DMG: 180%+
Talent Priority
- Elemental Skill – Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights
- Core of her rotation and Shadow Dance state activator.
- Elemental Burst – Sacred Vow: True Eye’s Phantasm
- High-impact AoE finisher that scales with absorbed Seeds.
- Normal Attack – Striking Serpent
- Least important; only used situationally.
Nefer Constellations Breakdown
| Constellation | Effect | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| C1 – Planning Breeds Success | Boosts Lunar-Bloom base damage by 60% of EM. Massive early power spike. | ★★★★★ |
| C2 – Observation Feeds Strategy | Extends Veil of Falsehood, adds instant stacks, and grants +200 EM at full stacks. | ★★★★★ |
| C3 – Deceit Cloaks the Truth | Raises Elemental Skill level by 3. | ★★★★☆ |
| C4 – Delusion Ensnares Reason | Increases Verdant Dew generation speed and reduces enemy Dendro RES by 20%. | ★★★★☆ |
| C5 – Opportunity Hides in the Margins | Raises Burst level by 3. Small impact. | ★★☆☆☆ |
| C6 – Victory Flows from the Turning of Tides | Converts part of her attacks into massive AoE Dendro DMG and adds +15% Lunar-Bloom damage. | ★★★★★ |
Recommended Investment Order:
C0R1 (signature weapon) → C1 → C2 → C6
Pulling her weapon first generally gives a greater overall power boost than constellations alone.
Nefer Team Composition Tips
Nefer’s teams depend on maintaining Ascendant Gleam (two Nod-Krai characters). She also needs a consistent Hydro applicator to trigger Lunar-Bloom reactions.
Best Premium Team
- Nefer (Main DPS)
- Lauma (Support / Dendro buffer)
- Nahida (Sub-DPS / EM buffer)
- Aino (Hydro enabler)
Without Lauma
- Nefer, Nahida, Aino, and Zhongli (or Kuki Shinobu for sustain).
Still viable but with ~20% less overall output.
F2P Option
- Nefer, Aino, Yaoyao, Sucrose — a stable setup with free units that sustain EM buffs and reaction triggers.
Quick Overview: Nefer Build Summary
| Category | Best Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Reliquary of Truth | Signature catalyst with perfect EM/CRIT synergy |
| Artifact Set | Night of the Sky’s Unveiling (4-pc) | Core build for Lunar-Bloom DPS |
| Main Stats | EM / EM / CRIT DMG | EM scaling dominates her output |
| Constellation Priority | C1 > C2 > C6 | C1 offers the biggest immediate power jump |
| Best Team | Nefer + Lauma + Nahida + Aino | Ensures optimal Dendro/Hydro synergy |
Nefer shines as one of Genshin Impact’s strongest Elemental Mastery-scaling DPS units, blending precision and rhythm in combat. When paired with the right weapons, artifact sets, and teammates, she transforms Lunar-Bloom into a devastating burst of Dendro energy.
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