Nicole
Nicole is a complete support upgrade: heavy shields plus a huge ATK push for your main DPS, syncing perfectly with Hexerei teams like Varka or Venti comps. What she needs most is the 4pc Celestial Gift, since it launched alongside her and is her tightest fit; Noblesse Oblige works fine as a substitute. Her signature Angelos' Heptades is strong but not mandatory — the 4-star Oathsworn Eye already covers her Energy Recharge needs. Aim for roughly 200% ER first, then dump everything into ATK. A very worthwhile support if you're building around a main DPS that craves a big ATK buff.
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Angelos' Heptades
Skyward Atlas
Memory of Dust
Oathsworn Eye
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers-
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Celestial Gift -
4pc
Noblesse Oblige
Priority substats: Energy Recharge › ATK% › CRIT Rate
E > Q > NA — Skill is her core shield-and-buff tool so it comes first, Burst next for extra uptime, Normal Attacks barely matter.
Teams for Nicole
Nicole's talents
Allegoria
Proclaims a decree in the primordial tongue and performs up to 3 attacks that deal Pyro DMG.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Pyro DMG to opponents in front of her after a short casting time.
Plunging Attack
Nicole plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Also deals AoE Pyro DMG upon impact with the ground.
Revelation: Uncreated Light
The Shield of Blazing Light's DMG Absorption is based on Nicole's ATK, and it will absorb Pyro DMG at 250% effectiveness.
Revelation: Ladder of Divine Ascent
In this mode, when nearby active party members hit an opponent, an Arcane Projection is summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack against the opponent, dealing AoE Elemental DMG of the character's corresponding Elemental Type. This DMG scales based on the corresponding character's ATK and will be considered as having been dealt by them.
This effect can occur once every 3s, and can be triggered up to 4 times each time Nicole switches to Silent Contemplation mode.
It is worth noting that Hexerei characters' Arcane Projections appear to differ somehow in appearance from the others...
Methexis
When characters other than Nicole who have Guidance of Theosis leave the field, their effect reverts to Grace of Kenosis.
Philokalia
Nepsis
This effect has a cooldown time of 5 seconds and does not work in Domains, Trounce Domains, and the Spiral Abyss.
Witch's Eve Rite: Light in the Darkness
Hexerei: Secret Rite
Increases the DMG dealt by Hexerei characters' Arcane Projections by 300% of Nicole's ATK.
Combat Rotation
- Switch to Nicole and cast Skill E (Revelation: Uncreated Light, 20s CD) to create the Shield of Blazing Light that absorbs Pyro DMG and grants the party the Grace of Kenosis ATK buff.
- Once 60 Energy is charged, unleash Burst Q (Revelation: Ladder of Divine Ascent, 15s CD) for AoE Pyro DMG and to switch Nicole into Silent Contemplation mode.
- Swap immediately to your main DPS — the Methexis passive observes whoever is on field, and after 3 seconds their Grace of Kenosis upgrades into Guidance of Theosis (+300 extra ATK).
- Keep attacking with the main DPS's Normal Attacks/Skill to trigger Silent Contemplation — every 3 seconds (up to 4 times) it summons an Arcane Projection that deals a Coordinated Attack in that character's element.
- Track both cooldowns in parallel: E at 20s and Q at 15s, timing your swap back to Nicole before the shield or ATK buff expires.
- Once E is off cooldown, swap back to Nicole and recast E to refresh the shield and re-grant the party's Grace of Kenosis buff without a gap.
- If 60 Energy is ready, fire Q again right away to re-trigger Silent Contemplation and extend the DPS's window of Coordinated Attacks.
- Repeat the loop: E → Q → swap to DPS to deal damage → back to Nicole, prioritizing Elemental Mastery/ER investment to shorten Q's 60-Energy recharge cycle.
Nicole constellations
When the current active character of your own in the party hits an opponent, an additional special "Arcane Projection: Unity" will be summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack against the opponent, dealing AoE Elemental DMG of the character's corresponding Elemental Type at 600% of their ATK. This DMG will be considered as having been dealt by the corresponding character.
This effect can trigger once every 6s.
Enhances the effects of the Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light: Grace of Kenosis increases ATK by an additional 300 (which does not count toward this effect's ATK Bonus limit), while Guidance of Theosis decreases nearby opponents' Elemental RES based on the corresponding character's Elemental Type by 25%. This effect does not stack for the same Element.
Additionally, when Nicole unleashes her Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, nearby active party members will also gain a Shield of Blazing Light.
Increases the Level of Revelation: Uncreated Light by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When nearby party members have their Grace of Kenosis upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, Nicole also bestows upon them the Pathfinder's Blessing effect for 20s. Each character can gain this effect once every 16s.
The Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG of characters with Pathfinder's Blessing is increased by 70% of Nicole's ATK. This effect will be removed once it has taken effect 8 times or when its duration is over.
When multiple opponents are hit at once, instances of Pathfinder's Blessing are consumed equal to the number of opponents hit. Each character's Pathfinder's Blessing is counted independently.
Increases the Level of Revelation: Ladder of Divine Ascent by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Nicole's Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, all nearby party members' Grace of Kenosis will also be upgraded to Guidance of Theosis. Once upgraded, Guidance of Theosis will no longer revert to Grace of Kenosis.
Additionally, DMG dealt by characters with Guidance of Theosis will ignore 40% of opponents' DEF.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Voice Actors: JP 豊口めぐみ · EN Sophie Shad · KR Lee So-eun · CN 云鹤追
Other Pyro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Allegoria
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 35.2% | 63.3% | 74.8% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 29.6% | 53.3% | 63.0% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 46.2% | 83.1% | 98.1% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 112.3% | 202.2% | 238.7% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 112.3% | 136.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 113.6%/141.9% | 224.6%/280.6% | 272.2%/340.0% |
Revelation: Uncreated Light
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 138.4% | 249.1% | 294.1% |
| Shield DMG Absorption | 221.2% ATK+1387 | 398.1% ATK+3051 | 470.0% ATK+3814 |
| Shield Duration | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| Grace of Kenosis ATK Bonus Ratio | 8.25% ATK | 15.00% ATK | 17.70% ATK |
| Grace of Kenosis Max ATK Bonus | 330.0 | 600.0 | 708.0 |
| Grace of Kenosis Duration | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| CD | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s |
Revelation: Ladder of Divine Ascent
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 316.8% | 570.2% | 673.2% |
| Arcane Projection DMG | 99.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 180.0% Corresponding Character's ATK | 212.4% Corresponding Character's ATK |
| Arcane Projection Attack Count | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Silent Contemplation Duration | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| 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.
Allegoria
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 6.6 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 5.6 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 8.7 |
| Charged Attack | 1U | — | 100 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 5 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 50 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
Revelation: Uncreated Light
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 50 |
Revelation: Ladder of Divine Ascent
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 100 |
| Arcane Projection DMG | 0U | 50 |
FAQ about Nicole
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 豊口めぐみ
- English: Sophie Shad
- 中文: 云鹤追
- 한국어: Lee So-eun
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
Counterfeit Resin
×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: May 18, 2026 · Version 6.6
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
Happy Birthday! I hid your birthday gift inside a chest and set up a bunch of puzzles for you to solve. Come on, I'll guide you through it!
Self-Introduction
Hello
Oh, should I introduce myself again? Hm, looks like no interference from Alice's self-introduction magic this time, so I suppose I'll just go ahead... Ahem, I'm Nicole. As you can see, I'm— Ah, again! Guess I spoke too soon...
About Nicole: Popular Works
As long as an author still lives, the most they can hope for is to create something popular. People are an amalgamation of the present, after all. Just as it's impossible for an Akademiya scholar to have twenty years of knowledge at the beginning of their studies, a modern author cannot hope to write a classic in their own time. In other words, all one can do is simply write what is interesting. Anyway, I'm not the one doing the writing, so I feel little pressure in that regard.
About Nicole: Allegories
In the past, angels often relied on allegory as a means of communication. Why? Because as society changes, allegories lose their effectiveness, so more often than not, the key to interpreting them is lost forever... and I must say, thank goodness for that. Sometimes, the people of the past would obsess over the strangest questions — the kinds we couldn't just answer or ignore. But toss a cryptic allegory at them and... Problem solved. All that to say, if an angel starts speaking in metaphors and allegories, you might be asking the wrong question. My sculptures are a perfect example of this tactic. The little squirrel is actually a metaphor for humanity.
More About Nicole: I
Making sculptures is my way of keeping records. The written word loses meaning over time. Besides, documents crumble and disintegrate, while paintings return to blank canvases as their pigment fades. Sculptures, at least, have a better chance of standing the test of time... And, no. It's not because my handwriting is ugly, I'm too lazy to write things down, or I can't be bothered to practice painting. Just so we're clear.
More About Nicole: II
Hm, the idea of writing a novel came about after reading Anya's work. That's when I first discovered that the metaphors angels love so much could be used to tell stories. I had something to say, along with a wealth of indelible memories to draw upon. So, it felt both like something I was meant to do and a path to self-fulfillment all at once. In the end, though, I was far too lazy to follow through.
More About Nicole: III
Lost knowledge can be relearned over time. Lost power can be regained with training. But, when certain possibilities run their course or fade away, it is best for them to remain forgotten. After all, what matters most is the stability of the present moment. Letting regret or remorse drive us to resurrect what has been lost could leave us with a future we are unable to control.
More About Nicole: IV
The angels who forsook wisdom in favor of power became corrupted dragons like Ursa, ones without distinct Elemental characteristics. Of course, over time, heroes have hunted them to near extinction. What if I had chosen power like those dragons? ...It's difficult to imagine. I'd like to think my scales would have been a glittering silver, though.
More About Nicole: V
Humanity is such an intriguing, brilliant species. Giving up my wings was not a fall from grace, but a chance to become part of something tangible. Sacrificing my voice did not silence me, but gave me the strength to listen before judging. Divine potential lies within each and every human, and each day I spend among you is more fascinating than the last.
About Us: Ghostwriting
Lately, it's been getting harder and harder to get Mr. Nine to listen to me. Ever since regaining her intellect, all she does is argue with me about plot points and writing choices. You're quite knowledgeable. Any interest in becoming my new ghostwriter?
About Us: Adventuring
In terms of us working together, I suppose going on adventures is the safest option. If I were to go through event after event since the beginning of time, things could get dangerous. You have my full trust, of course, but I'm not as free as Alice to do as I please. Although, if you're the only one I tell, I suppose it should be fine.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Klee
Klee is adorable. But Alice is worried I might have a bad influence on her brain development, so she doesn't let me speak in her head. Do you think that makes me seem weird to Klee? Ask her for me next time, will you? And put in a good word!
Albedo
In another converged possibility, Albedo was the "Primordial Human" who traveled through worlds, recording and creating all. However, once that journey reached its end, no one would have been able to guarantee whether he would choose destruction or salvation. Luckily, you're the one who embarked on the journey this time. Hm? How did the alternate Albedo fare? I can no longer observe that possibility. Besides, copying someone else's answer is of little use. This journey is your own.
Mona
So, for some strange reason, Mona and Barbie are still refusing to meet face to face, and their only contact is through letters? Well, I suppose it's understandable. It wasn't until after Rhinedottir turned twenty that I actually met her in person. Alice said it wasn't convenient for Khaenri'ahns to come and go, so she brought letters back and forth instead.
Prune
Alice said she sent that little Witch Hunter on her quest "because it makes life more entertaining." She warned me to be careful not to get caught, but this little girl sounds like quite an interesting child. If she actually manages to find me, I think it would be fun to go treasure hunting together.
Durin
I've been Anya's fan since the beginning. I love all her stories. So, of course, I cannot wait to see how this final, ever-evolving masterpiece of hers is going to unfold — and I will protect it at all costs.
Zibai
Um, I'd rather us... not meet, actually. It's not that I dislike her, it's more of a... complex on my part. Kinda like how a weak student feels running into the top of the class. The older angels loved to talk about the exceptional young woman from the neighboring area with ties to the Archangel. Safe to say, Zibai's name came up a lot.
Yae Miko
It's such a shame that Yae Publishing House wasn't around during Anya's era of writing. I don't think commercial writing is at odds with Anya's style at all. I'm sure Miss Yae cares about the business side of things, but her personal taste is what drives her success. At the very least, she doesn't confine authors to a box or mass-produce a single trope until something more popular comes along. She focuses on introducing things that are new and fresh.
Fischl
Hmph, I'm the one who deserves her admiration. The book was my idea to begin with. All Mr. Nine did was refine it, polish it, and... actually write it all out.
Hobbies & Personality
Nicole's Hobbies
Does that... not go without saying?
Nicole's Troubles
At this point, all my closest friends know I'm a chatterbox. So does that mean I don't have to pretend anymore? But what if that gives people headaches, and no one wants to talk to me ever again... Hm, plus Klee's still not old enough. Guess I need to put on the dignified angel act a little longer.
Favorite Food
I'm not really picky about food. But, I love hot peppers, green onions, and garlic — the stronger the flavor, the better. Not necessarily because of the taste itself, though. When you don't have to open your mouth to speak, you don't have to worry about the spice burning your throat. So, when Alice, Barbie, and I had a spicy food-eating contest, I won. Even with tears streaming down my face, and feeling like my lips were on fire, I won. Sore throat, bad breath... Hehe, doesn't mean a thing to me. Of course, I did brush my teeth and wash out my mouth afterwards.
Least Favorite Food
Hm... That's a tough question. As long as the food is made well, I'll pretty much eat anything.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
"Just like that, the group was thrown into a panic, staring at Nicole in utter disbelief until a question broke the silence, 'You knocked Alice out? Why would you do that, Nicole?'"
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
"The very picture of calm, Nicole raised a finger and replied, 'Alice has exhausted her strength. She'd be nothing but a burden out here on the battlefield. Now, we can take her to rest.'"
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
"'But without Alice, how can we possibly hope to be a match for Rhinedottir?' the group wondered, dismissing Nicole's suggestion. Seeing their frowns of doubt, Nicole stepped forward..."
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
"'Before you stands an angel who has wandered this earth for millennia,' she replied. Upon her declaration, the clouds parted, a golden staircase unfolding at her feet, and with a simple step, Nicole began to ascend the stairs of divinity."
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Mmm! This is... absolutely delicious!
Receiving a Gift: II
How sweet. I can certainly tell how much thought you put into it.
Receiving a Gift: III
Wh—What a... curious aroma. Do I have to?
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Can shield the team via Revelation: Uncreated Light.
- The core mechanic (via Revelation: Uncreated Light) scales with ATK — the standard stat line on most damage weapons, no build pivot needed.
- The Normal Attack (via Allegoria) already deals innate Pyro DMG from the start — no need to wait on the Elemental Skill to apply the element.
- Since it scales with ATK (via Revelation: Uncreated Light), it competes for high-ATK weapons/ATK% pieces with other ATK-based DPS on the team — no niche-stat advantage.
- The ascension stat is just plain ATK% — no built-in CRIT/EM/DMG Bonus advantage like many other characters, everything has to be rolled from scratch on artifacts.
- 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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Option 2
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Sands: Energy Recharge / ATK%
Goblet: ATK%
Circlet: ATK% / CRIT Rate
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Energy Recharge › ATK% › CRIT Rate |
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The Silent "Mage," the Voiceless "Angel."
- Affiliation: Hexenzirkel
- Birthday (day/month): 9/29
- Specialty dish: Gilded Chest
- Namecard: Nicole: Heavenly Stairway — Namecard style. Once, Nicole still bore a form close to that of a human, making her way down the stairway step by step. Whatever else it was, it seemed far more dignified than falling or being cast down. Silent all the while, she passed beneath the sky and into a city that no longer belonged to angels.