Nefer
Nefer is a top-tier Lunar-Bloom main DPS of the Nod-Krai era, but she's a team-hungry character: strongest with Lauma and Aino beside her, and noticeably weaker without them. She wants EM on both goblet and sands, aiming for around 600+ EM before a fight, plus enough Energy Recharge. The standard set is Night of the Sky's Unveiling; Gilded Dreams is fine until then. Her signature Reliquary of Truth lifts her ceiling, but the 4-star Dawning Frost is a solid budget pick. Only pull her if you plan to build the whole Lunar-Bloom package.
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Nefer Build
Reliquary of Truth
Nightweaver's Looking Glass
Tome of the Eternal Flow
Dawning Frost
Blackmarrow Lantern
Night of the Sky's Unveiling
Gilded DreamsPriority substats: Energy Recharge › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG › EM
E > Q — her main damage comes from the Skill, so level it first and the Burst after; the team must supply enough EM to shine.
Teams for Nefer
Aino and Kuki maintain the Hydro base, Lauma deeply buffs EM and shreds RES, and Nefer pours out all the Lunar-Bloom damage.
Kokomi spreads Hydro and heals through Bloom's self-damage, Nahida sustains the Dendro, and Lauma buffs Nefer to her ceiling.
Playable even without Lauma: Nahida supplies Dendro and EM, Aino maintains Hydro, and Kuki clears the Bloom cores.
Nefer's talents
Striking Serpent
Performs up to 4 kicks that deal Dendro DMG with the ferocity and grace of a striking serpent.
Charged Attack
Nefer enters the Slither state, consuming Stamina to move rapidly forward for up to 2.5s. When the skill button is released, the duration ends, or Stamina runs out, Nefer will exit the Slither state and consume a certain amount of additional Stamina to deal Dendro DMG to opponents. When in the Shadow Dance state, additional Stamina consumption is decreased.
Additionally, unleashing the Elemental Skill Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights or sprinting while Nefer is in the Slither state will not cause her to exit the state.
Plunging Attack
Calling upon the might of Dendro, Nefer plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path and dealing AoE Dendro DMG upon impact with the ground.
Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights
While in the Shadow Dance state, if you have at least 1 Verdant Dew, Nefer's Charged Attacks will be replaced with the special Charged Attack Phantasm Performance, which will not consume Stamina. When in the Shadow Dance state, Nefer's resistance to interruption is increased.
Two initial charges.
"The world is a game in which the pieces remain hidden behind a veil. To avoid falling into a trap, one must collect every piece of information one can. This is the meaning of secrets."
Sacred Vow: True Eye's Phantasm
The blessings of the Ibis King proclaimed by the singers of the burning sands are, in truth, more akin to dire curses.
A Wager of Moonlight
Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam: When she unleashes her Elemental Skill Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights, any Dendro Cores on the field will be converted to Seeds of Deceit, and any Lunar-Bloom reactions triggered by nearby characters in the following 15s that would create Dendro Cores or Bountiful Cores will instead create Seeds of Deceit. Seeds of Deceit cannot trigger Hyperbloom or Burgeon reactions and will not burst.
When Nefer unleashes a Charged Attack or Phantasm Performance, she can absorb Seeds of Deceit within a certain range, gaining 1 stack of Veil of Falsehood for every seed absorbed. When this effect reaches 3 stacks, or when the third stack's duration is refreshed, Nefer's Elemental Mastery will be increased by 100 for 8s.
Daughter of the Dust and Sand
Moonsign Benediction: Dusklit Eaves
Additionally, when Nefer is in the party, the party's Moonsign will increase by 1 level.
Conspiracy of the Golden Vault
Combat Rotation
- 1. Nefer being in the party already raises the team's Moonsign by 1 level (innate passive) — have a Hydro unit trigger Bloom reactions on field first, and this passive converts them into Lunar-Bloom.
- 2. Cast the Elemental Skill "Senet Strategy" (9s CD, 2 charges) for AoE Dendro DMG and to enter the Shadow Dance state.
- 3. Normal attack, then follow with a Charged Attack — once you hold Verdant Dew, it auto-upgrades into the stamina-free "Phantasm Performance" combo while in Shadow Dance.
- 4. Use the Skill's second charge to refresh Shadow Dance and add more AoE Dendro DMG if needed.
- 5. Once Veils of Falsehood stacks are built up, unleash the Elemental Burst "Sacred Vow" (60 Energy, 15s CD) — it consumes all stacks to boost its own DMG, dealing AoE Dendro DMG.
- 6. Loop Skill → Normal/Charged Attack → Burst as cooldowns and Energy allow, keeping Lunar-Bloom reactions firing continuously for the team.
Nefer constellations
The Base DMG for Lunar-Bloom reactions caused by Nefer's Phantasm Performance is increased by 60% of her Elemental Mastery. This effect is also boosted by Veil of Falsehood.
Enhances the effects of the Ascension Talent A Wager of Moonlight: Extends Veil of Falsehood's duration by 5s, and increases its stack limit to 5, as well as causing Phantasm Performance to deal up to 140% of its original DMG. When Nefer unleashes her Elemental Skill Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights, she will instantly gain 2 stacks of Veil of Falsehood. Additionally, when Veil of Falsehood reaches 5 stacks, or when the fifth stack's duration is refreshed, Nefer's Elemental Mastery will be increased by 200 for 8s instead.
You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "A Wager of Moonlight."
Increases the Level of Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Nefer is on the field and in the Shadow Dance state, you will gain Verdant Dew 25% faster.
Additionally, while Nefer is in the Shadow Dance state, nearby opponents will have their Dendro RES decreased by 20%. When Nefer exits the Shadow Dance state or after she strays a certain distance away from the opponents, this effect will be removed after 4.5s.
Increases the Level of Sacred Vow: True Eye's Phantasm by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Nefer unleashes Phantasm Performance, the second stage of DMG dealt by herself will be converted to deal AoE Dendro DMG equal to 85% of her Elemental Mastery. Additionally, when the attacks from Phantasm Performance end, an extra instance of AoE Dendro DMG equal to 120% of Nefer's Elemental Mastery will be dealt. All of the aforementioned DMG is considered Lunar-Bloom DMG dealt by Phantasm Performance.
Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam
Nefer's Lunar-Bloom DMG is elevated by 15%.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Nod-Krai
- Voice Actors: JP 水樹奈々 · EN Ashleigh Haddad · KR Won Esther · CN 曾彤
Other Dendro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Striking Serpent
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 38.1% | 68.5% | 80.9% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 37.6% | 67.6% | 79.8% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 25.2%×2 | 45.4%×2 | 53.6%×2 |
| 4-Hit DMG | 61.0% | 109.8% | 129.6% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 130.9% | 235.6% | 278.1% |
| Charged Attack Charging Stamina Drain | 18.2/s | 18.2/s | 18.2/s |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Shadow Dance Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 112.3% | 136.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 114%/142% | 225%/281% | 272%/340% |
Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 76.4% ATK+152.8% Elemental Mastery | 137.5% ATK+275.0% Elemental Mastery | 162.3% ATK+324.6% Elemental Mastery |
| Phantasm Performance 1-Hit DMG (Nefer) | 24.6% ATK+49.3% Elemental Mastery | 44.4% ATK+88.7% Elemental Mastery | 52.4% ATK+104.7% Elemental Mastery |
| Phantasm Performance 2-Hit DMG (Nefer) | 32.0% ATK+64.1% Elemental Mastery | 57.7% ATK+115.3% Elemental Mastery | 68.1% ATK+136.1% Elemental Mastery |
| Phantasm Performance 1-Hit DMG (Shades) | 96.0% Elemental Mastery | 172.8% Elemental Mastery | 204.0% Elemental Mastery |
| Phantasm Performance 2-Hit DMG (Shades) | 96.0% Elemental Mastery | 172.8% Elemental Mastery | 204.0% Elemental Mastery |
| Phantasm Performance 3-Hit DMG (Shades) | 128.0% Elemental Mastery | 230.4% Elemental Mastery | 272.0% Elemental Mastery |
| Phantasm Performance Charges | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Shadow Dance Duration | 9.0s | 9.0s | 9.0s |
| CD | 9.0s | 9.0s | 9.0s |
Sacred Vow: True Eye's Phantasm
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 224.6% ATK+449.3% Elemental Mastery | 404.4% ATK+808.7% Elemental Mastery | 477.4% ATK+954.7% Elemental Mastery |
| 2-Hit DMG | 337.0% ATK+673.9% Elemental Mastery | 606.5% ATK+1,213.1% Elemental Mastery | 716.0% ATK+1,432.1% Elemental Mastery |
| DMG Bonus | 13.0% Per Veil of Falsehood Stack | 40.0% Per Veil of Falsehood Stack | 49.0% Per Veil of Falsehood Stack |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Striking Serpent
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 39.4 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 40.9 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit A | 1U | — | 26.35 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit B | 1U | — | 26.35 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 63.4 |
| Charged Attack | 1U | — | 100 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 5 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 50 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 50 |
| Phantasm Performance 1-Hit DMG (Nefer) | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 20 |
| Phantasm Performance 2-Hit DMG (Nefer) | 1U | — | 30 |
| Phantasm Performance 1-Hit DMG (Shades) | 0U | — | 20 |
| Phantasm Performance 2-Hit DMG (Shades) | 0U | — | 20 |
| Phantasm Performance 3-Hit DMG (Shades) | 0U | — | 30 |
Sacred Vow: True Eye's Phantasm
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 50 |
| 2-Hit DMG | 1U | — | 100 |
FAQ about Nefer
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 水樹奈々
- English: Ashleigh Haddad
- 中文: 曾彤
- 한국어: Won Esther
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | AR 15 | 20,000 | |
| Lv 50 | AR 25 | 40,000 | |
| Lv 60 | AR 30 | 60,000 | |
| Lv 70 | AR 35 | 80,000 | |
| Lv 80 | AR 40 | 100,000 | |
| Lv 90 | AR 50 | 120,000 |
Talent — one skill to Lv10
Teachings of Elysium
×3
Tattered Warrant
×6
Guide to Elysium
×21
Immaculate Warrant
×22
Philosophies of Elysium
×38
Frost-Etched Warrant
×31
Ascended Sample: Rook
×6
Crown of Insight
×1
Multiply by 3 for all three skills. · Mora: 1,652,500
Total Mora to max out: 5,377,500
Official name in other languages
Wish banner history
Release date
Released: Oct 20, 2025 · Version 6.1
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
I'm not the best at picking gifts, so how about this: I'll pose three questions to you, and if you find the correct answers, I'll... Relax, that was meant to be a joke. Here, take this book. It's a collection of desert folklore and fairy tales — some of the most complete versions that exist. Generations of desert-dwellers have grown up hearing them, then passed them on themselves. Who knows? Once you've finished reading them, perhaps you'll be able to thrive in the desert too.
Self-Introduction
Hello
Pleasure to meet you. I'm Nefer, head of the Curatorium of Secrets. You may have heard a few rumors about me, but don't let that trouble you — fact or fiction, I assure you it won't impact our collaboration.
About Nefer: Secrets of the Curatorium
What kind of work do we do at the Curatorium of Secrets? Well, most clients seem to think that we're in the business of rescuing cats, chasing off dogs, and collecting debts... But personally, I don't tend to get involved in menial errands like that.
About Nefer: The Curatorium of Secrets
The Curatorium's doors are open to all, but only those with a "key" are granted access to the inner sanctum that is the Northern Intelligence Network. But whether they walk away with fool's gold or the real deal... Well, that depends entirely on their own abilities.
More About Nefer: I
As you're no doubt aware, I'm the one in charge of the Curatorium of Secrets. My job? Solving problems that other people can't — or won't — deal with themselves. And for better or worse, there's plenty of those people around in Nod-Krai... So, I don't think I'll be going hungry any time soon.
More About Nefer: II
Nod-Krai draws in all sorts — ambitious adventurers, lawless rogues, wanted criminals, and drifters with nowhere else left to go. They all come chasing dreams, eyes bright with aspiration, hoping to strike it rich or make a name for themselves in this anarchist's paradise. Me, you ask? Haha... Chasing your dreams is a high-risk, low-return venture — not my style at all. I'd rather help others chase theirs After all, dreams are illusory and fleeting — but the dreamers themselves? They're real as real can be. And more than willing to pay for a little help.
More About Nefer: III
I don't regard Sumeru as my "homeland." It never offered me warmth or tenderness, just shoved a blade in my hand and left me to fight or die. Still, at least I had the chance to carve out my own path. They say that the winds of change are blowing in Sumeru. Perhaps I ought to see what all the fuss is about — though I find it hard to imagine that the Akademiya is any less dull than it used to be...
More About Nefer: IV
The way I see it, a person's "hometown" should be somewhere they can sleep soundly and breathe easy, free from fears and burdens... A place full of warm memories, old friends, and family, who welcome you back with open arms no matter how long you've been away. Somewhere you can stop to rest and gather your strength before setting out once more to face whatever the future holds. Tell me, is that what your hometown is like?
More About Nefer: V
I don't expect I'll ever find somewhere to truly call home, where I genuinely feel at peace. In my experience, every connection I ever make seems to get torn away eventually. Maybe that's just the price of accepting a gift from a trickster, huh? In the end, it is a fate that nothing and no one will escape — not you, not Jahoda, not Ashru... not even Nod-Krai itself. You'd still come to see me? Or at the very least, stay in touch? Hah, you really think that'll be enough to break the desert's curse? A little naive, but sure, why not. I'll be expecting your letters... and hoping they don't suddenly stop coming.
About Us: Homeland
When people talk of their "homeland," they often speak with great nostalgia. But there is nothing in my past to remember fondly. If there is a glimmer of hope to be found, it lies in what has yet to come...
About Us: Inner Thoughts
Most people are incapable of hiding their true feelings. As long as I watch their faces closely, I can see right through them. And when I can't? That's when Thoth's little blessing comes in handy... Hah, just kidding. To this day, I've never met anyone I couldn't read like a book.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Lauma
Our pure and merciful Lady Moonchanter... So kind, so gentle, and full of compassion for all. It's no wonder that people are drawn to her. Even the local wildlife can't help but nuzzle up against her hand as they walk by... But don't get too close, or you might just wake up one day to find she's charmed you into embracing a whole new religion... Oh, I see... She's won you over already, hasn't she?
Flins
It is often said that politeness is the most effective means of keeping strangers at bay. I guess that makes Mr. Flins a master of the art of social distancing. He wears his etiquette like a suit of shining armor — impeccable, impenetrable, hiding whatever lies beneath. Don't get me wrong, I pride myself on being a tactful friend, and I know how to smile and play along. But whether Mr. Flins is a Lightkeeper or a fae, from Nod-Krai or Snezhnaya, it makes no difference to me. First and foremost, we are friends, and the foundation of friendship... is trust.
Jahoda
Jahoda is the most capable — and frankly, the most valuable — of the Curatorium's employees. Without her, the whole place would surely grind to a halt. Yes, she can be reckless and proud, but she is also brave and kind. Some might call her immature, but I see that as a blessing. After all, once you've reached maturity in life, it's all downhill from there... heh, and I'm counting on her to run my errands for a few years yet.
Aino
The robotic arm she made for Jahoda works surprisingly well, though it certainly didn't come cheap. Relax — I covered the manufacture and maintenance costs up front. Jahoda is my most valuable employee, after all — I'm not even charging interest on the repayments.
Dehya
Word of the kind-hearted Flame-Mane reached my ears long ago. It's not every day you hear of mercenaries willing to spend that kind of money on raising a child... And if the rumors are true, the power in her gauntlets has some ties to King Deshret, too... That's life in the desert of Sumeru for you. Things that seem completely unrelated turn out to be connected by unseen threads — and then one day, when people least expect it, the tangled web of complexity bursts out into the open. Anyway, it sounds like Dehya's done pretty well for herself. I hear she managed to get hired by a nice wealthy family.
Candace
Candace and I go way back. We met when I first arrived at Aaru Village after losing my home. She was one of the few children willing to talk to me. We did all sorts of things together — drove off wild beasts, fought off bandits, cared for those in hardship... If that's not "friendship," I'm not sure what is.
Cyno
You've got to hand it to Hermanubis — he's a good judge of character. He managed to recruited someone with a very solid work ethic to do his bidding. And the General Mahamatra certainly has his work cut out for him... the Akademiya breathing down his neck on the one hand, and a tireless "boss" watching his every move on the other... I honestly wonder how he ever manages to unwind.
Dori
Lord Sangemah Bay is a regular business partner of mine. Besides Mora, she also brings me news from Sumeru — of insomniac students sleepwalking through the library, poor souls cured of Eleazar, and a Vahumana Darshan now bustling with people and showing great promise... From the sounds of it, the Akademiya is finally beginning to show some signs of life. How very heartwarming.
Diluc
Master Diluc Ragnvindr is a key informant of mine in Mondstadt. I generally refer to him by the codename "Owl." As for how we met and came to work together... Well, out of consideration for his privacy, I won't go into the details. What I can say is this: working with Master Diluc is always a pleasure. At the very least... he pays promptly.
Yelan
Miss Yelan is one of the Curatorium's... No, make that the entire Northern Intelligence Network's most valued clients. Whenever she comes looking for intel, she pays up front, in cash, and in full. She never leaves me even the slightest room to cash in a favor in the future — even with the most sensitive intel, which I don't give out easily. She'll throw down twice, even three times the asking price without flinching... until I finally cave in and hand it over. People from Liyue Harbor sure know how to spend, I'll give them that. Must be nice having that kind of money...
Hobbies & Personality
Nefer's Hobbies
Every now and then, I watch people from my window and try to deduce what they're thinking or where they might be headed. You should try it sometime — it's good mental training, and actually surprisingly entertaining. Plus, if a friend or client happens to visit at the right moment, you can casually mention what that person outside does for a living, or what's been weighing on their mind lately. They'll either be thoroughly stunned... or thoroughly impressed.
Nefer's Troubles
I still haven't found the answer Thoth needs, and I must say — being led around by someone else, mortal or divine, is not a particularly pleasant experience. The Ibis King seemed to find my response amusing enough, it's just a shame that it wasn't the "correct" answer King Deshret was looking for. Then again, if I ever do find it, Thoth will be set free... and frankly, I'm not too keen on the idea of handing over such a precious gift on a silver platter, least of all to that old swindler. So there it is... a classic lose-lose situation.
Favorite Food
I don't really have any strong food preferences, but I am in the habit of drinking a lot of water. You should, too — it's good for you. Why water? Oh, just an old habit... born from less-than-pleasant experiences.
Least Favorite Food
I'm not picky when it comes to food, but I do prefer it to be fully cooked. It just feels safer, that's all. As long as it's not raw or made with animal blood, I'm good.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
Huh, interesting.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
A grain of truth... but a mere drop in the ocean.
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Another path to the truth opens before me.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
It looks like the bond between us won't be broken so easily after all, wouldn't you say?
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Well, color me impressed... Ever thought about getting a day job? The Curatorium could use a chef like you. We'd pay top Mora for it, too.
Receiving a Gift: II
Not bad, not bad at all... Didn't peg you for a cook.
Receiving a Gift: III
Hmm. Well, it certainly has a... distinctive flavor... I'll see what Jahoda thinks of it later.
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- At Lv90, Nefer already gets +38,4% CRIT DMG baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- Has Interruption Resistance while using Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights — hard to stagger or interrupt mid-combo.
- The core mechanic (via Moonsign Benediction: Dusklit Eaves) scales with Elemental Mastery — EM-focused artifacts are usually cheap/easy to roll since few main DPS need them.
- The Normal Attack (via Striking Serpent) already deals innate Dendro DMG from the start — no need to wait on the Elemental Skill to apply the element.
- Needs a teammate to trigger a specific elemental reaction to activate Moonsign Benediction: Dusklit Eaves — not every team composition can supply this.
- Since it scales with EM (via Moonsign Benediction: Dusklit Eaves), it must trade off CRIT/ATK% for Elemental Mastery — raw Normal Attack/Burst DMG tends to be lower than ATK-based DPS.
- 5★ (Catalyst) — only available on limited/character-specific banners, not on the standard wish.
Role Rankings
Machine-classified by scanning mechanic keywords in the OFFICIAL skill text (not another site's opinion ranking). Characters whose weapon type is inherently elemental (e.g. catalysts, bows) may not show "Does this well" for On-Field even if they can still be played on-field — this is a limit of text-based detection.
| Character | Weapon | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Substat Priority | Where To Farm |
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NeferSS
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Option 1
Option 2
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Sands: EM
Goblet: EM
Circlet: CRIT DMG / EM
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Energy Recharge › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG › EM |
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The remarkably resourceful owner of the Curatorium of Secrets.
- Affiliation: Curatorium of Secrets
- Birthday (day/month): 5/9
- Specialty dish: Secrets Exchanged
- Namecard: Nefer: Secrets — Namecard style. Even the ugliest victory is preferable to noble defeat. Unbesmirched innocence has no place amid the blood and sand. This is simply how the desert folk survive.