Nahida
Nahida is one of the most rewarding characters in the entire game, unlocking the whole world of Dendro team comps. She lays down wide, incredibly durable Dendro from off-field and buffs her teammates' Elemental Mastery, so she fits into nearly any team. The best part is she's almost free to make strong: every Dendro team already wants a 4pc Deepwood Memories, and 4-star weapons like The Widsith or Sacrificial Fragments are more than enough — no signature pull needed. Build primarily around Elemental Mastery, aiming for ~900-1000 total EM when played off-field. If you run any Dendro team at all, put Nahida at the top of your investment list.
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A Thousand Floating Dreams
The Widsith
Fruit of Fulfillment
Sacrificial Fragments
Wandering Evenstar-
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Deepwood Memories -
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Gilded Dreams
Priority substats: Energy Recharge › Elemental Mastery › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
E > Q > NA — the Skill is her main Dendro source and damage, level it first; Burst is for the EM buff, Normals are near-skippable.
Teams for Nahida
Nahida and Xingqiu generate Bloom cores rapidly, and Kuki triggers Hyperbloom to dump Electro damage onto enemies.
Nahida's talents
Akara
Performs up to 4 attacks that deal Dendro DMG to opponents in front of her.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Dendro DMG to opponents in front of her after a short casting time.
Plunging Attack
Calling upon the might of Dendro, Nahida plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Dendro DMG upon impact with the ground.
All Schemes to Know
When held, this skill will trigger differently.
Hold
Enters Aiming Mode, which will allow you to select a limited number of opponents within a limited area. During this time, Nahida's resistance to interruption will be increased.
When released, this skill deals Dendro DMG to these opponents and marks them with the Seed of Skandha.
Aiming Mode will last up to 5s and can select a maximum of 8 opponents.
Seed of Skandha
Opponents who have been marked by the Seed of Skandha will be linked to one another up till a certain distance.
After you trigger Elemental Reactions on opponents who are affected by the Seeds of Skandha or when they take DMG from Dendro Cores (including Burgeon and Hyperbloom DMG), Nahida will unleash Tri-Karma Purification on the opponents and all connected opponents, dealing Dendro DMG based on her ATK and Elemental Mastery.
You can trigger at most 1 Tri-Karma Purification within a short period of time.
Lo, the god of grass and trees shines her ultimate truth into the void, illuminating the origin and destruction of the three karmas.
Illusory Heart
When the Shrine of Maya field is unleashed, the following effects will be separately unleashed based on the Elemental Types present within the party.
·Pyro: While Nahida remains within the Shrine of Maya, the DMG dealt by Tri-Karma Purification from "All Schemes to Know" is increased.
·Electro: While Nahida remains within the Shrine of Maya, the interval between each Tri-Karma Purification from "All Schemes to Know" is decreased.
·Hydro: The Shrine of Maya's duration is increased.
If there are at least 2 party members of the aforementioned Elemental Types present when the field is deployed, the aforementioned effects will be increased further.
Even if Nahida is not on the field, these bonuses will still take effect so long as party members are within the Shrine of Maya.
Perhaps all that dwell under the bowers of trees are naught but a fleeting upside-down dream in the eyes of the God of Wisdom.
Compassion Illuminated
The Elemental Mastery of the active character within the field will be increased by 25% of the Elemental Mastery of the party member with the highest Elemental Mastery.
You can gain a maximum of 250 Elemental Mastery in this manner.
Awakening Elucidated
A maximum of 80% Bonus DMG and 24% CRIT Rate can be granted to Tri-Karma Purification in this manner.
On All Things Meditated
This skill may even have some other effects...
Combat Rotation
- Cast E (hold to aim if needed) to mark up to 8 enemies with Seed of Skandha, 5s cooldown.
- Unleash Q (costs 50 energy, 13.5s cooldown) to open the Shrine of Maya, triggering bonuses based on which of Pyro/Electro/Hydro are present in the party.
- Stay inside the Shrine of Maya to get the buff: Pyro boosts Tri-Karma Purification damage, Electro shortens its internal cooldown, Hydro extends the field's duration.
- Swap to whichever elemental character matches the active buff to trigger an Elemental Reaction on the marked targets.
- The reaction (or Dendro Core damage) sets off Tri-Karma Purification, a wide Dendro nuke scaled off Nahida's ATK and Elemental Mastery that also hits linked targets.
- Wait out Tri-Karma Purification's short internal cooldown before triggering another reaction, since it can only go off once per short window.
- Recast E as soon as it's off cooldown (5s) to keep fresh marks on new or surviving enemies.
Nahida constellations
When the Shrine of Maya is unleashed and the Elemental Types of the party members are being tabulated, the count will add 1 to the number of Pyro, Electro, and Hydro characters respectively.
Opponents that are marked by Seeds of Skandha applied by Nahida herself will be affected by the following effects:
· Burning, Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon Reaction DMG they receive can score CRIT Hits. CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG are fixed at 20% and 100% respectively. CRIT Rate from this effect stacks with CRIT Rate from similar effects that allow these Elemental Reactions to CRIT.
· Within 8s of being affected by Quicken, Aggravate, or Spread, DEF is decreased by 30%.
· The CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG of Lunar-Bloom DMG received are increased by 10% and 20% respectively.
Increases the Level of All Schemes to Know by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When 1/2/3/4 (or more) nearby opponents are affected by All Schemes to Know's Seeds of Skandha, Nahida's Elemental Mastery will be increased by 100/120/140/160.
Increases the Level of Illusory Heart by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Nahida hits an opponent affected by All Schemes to Know's Seeds of Skandha with Normal or Charged Attacks after unleashing Illusory Heart, she will use Tri-Karma Purification: Karmic Oblivion on this opponent and all connected opponents, dealing Dendro DMG based on 200% of Nahida's ATK and 400% of her Elemental Mastery.
DMG dealt by Tri-Karma Purification: Karmic Oblivion is considered Elemental Skill DMG and can be triggered once every 0.2s.
This effect can last up to 10s and will be removed after Nahida has unleashed 6 instances of Tri-Karma Purification: Karmic Oblivion.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Sumeru
- Voice Actors: JP 田村ゆかり · EN Kimberley Anne Campbell · KR Park Shi-yoon · CN 花玲
Other Dendro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Akara
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 40.3% | 72.5% | 85.6% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 37.0% | 66.6% | 78.6% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 45.9% | 82.6% | 97.5% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 58.4% | 105.1% | 124.1% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 132.0% | 237.6% | 280.5% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 112.3% | 136.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 114%/142% | 225%/281% | 272%/340% |
All Schemes to Know
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Press DMG | 98.4% | 177.1% | 209.1% |
| Hold DMG | 130.4% | 234.7% | 277.1% |
| Tri-Karma Purification DMG | 103.2% ATK+206.4% Elemental Mastery | 185.8% ATK+371.5% Elemental Mastery | 219.3% ATK+438.6% Elemental Mastery |
| Tri-Karma Purification Trigger Interval | 2.5s | 2.5s | 2.5s |
| Seed of Skandha Duration | 25.0s | 25.0s | 25.0s |
| #Press CD | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| Hold CD | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s |
Illusory Heart
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyro: DMG Bonus | 1 Character 14.9% | 1 Character 26.8% | 1 Character 31.6% |
| Pyro: DMG Bonus | 2 Characters 22.3% | 2 Characters 40.2% | 2 Characters 47.4% |
| Electro: Trigger Interval Decrease | 1 Character 0.25s | 1 Character 0.45s | 1 Character 0.53s |
| Electro: Trigger Interval Decrease | 2 Characters 0.37s | 2 Characters 0.67s | 2 Characters 0.79s |
| Hydro: Duration Extension | 1 Character 3.34s | 1 Character 6.02s | 1 Character 7.11s |
| Hydro: Duration Extension | 2 Characters 5.02s | 2 Characters 9.03s | 2 Characters 10.66s |
| Base Duration | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| CD | 13.5s | 13.5s | 13.5s |
| Energy Cost | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Akara
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 7.557 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 6.933 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 8.601 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 10.951 |
| Charged Attack | 1U | — | 80 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 5 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 50 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
All Schemes to Know
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press DMG | 1U | — | 75 |
| Hold DMG | 1U | — | 100 |
| Tri-Karma Purification DMG | 1.5U | 1s | 30 |
FAQ about Nahida
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 田村ゆかり
- English: Kimberley Anne Campbell
- 中文: 花玲
- 한국어: Park Shi-yoon
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 Ingenuity
×3
Fungal Spores
×6
Guide to Ingenuity
×21
Luminescent Pollen
×22
Philosophies of Ingenuity
×38
Crystalline Cyst Dust
×31
Puppet Strings
×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 31, 2022 · Version 3.2
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
I was thinking, your birthday celebration needs to be at least as grand as the Sabzeruz Festival, so... Hmm? Too much? But everyone's already done preparing for it. C'mon, c'mon, let's go! Just this once — I'll make sure you love it!
Self-Introduction
Hello
Nice to meet you! Hehe, I've actually been watching you for a long time already. My name's Nahida. I might look like a child, but don't be fooled: I understand this world much better than any grown-up. So... can we trade knowledge? I want to hear all about your travel stories. So, what would you like to know in return?
About Nahida: Knowledge
Oh, the Mare Jivari? A place without anything at all, completely empty — just like a Shroomboar's brain. Of course I know it. ...Hmm? I, uh... It's true, I've never seen it with my own eyes. It's one of the many places beyond my reach.
About Nahida: Obsession
The gods gave humans barely enough knowledge for them to fill their stomachs. Yet, they used it to craft tools, write books, and build cities, and now they've set their sights on the stars and the abyss... With every moment that goes by, they're creating brand-new knowledge, so I never want to take my eyes off them.
More About Nahida: I
My past is quite monotonous. I could tell you about it, but it wouldn't be long before you let out a great, big yawn, like a Pufferfish taking in a big gulp of water. But curiosity is worth its weight in gold, and I wouldn't want yours to go to waste... I know — let me tell you about all the dreams I've had.
More About Nahida: II
In my dreams, there's often a flower pot. Every time I water it and add fresh fertilizer, the same flower grows. Can you still enjoy the process of growing flowers when you already know the exact outcome in advance? Hehe, well, for me, I'm glad that at least after the flower has blossomed, it attracts different colored butterflies each time, and sometimes even bees.
More About Nahida: III
In my dreams, there's often an hourglass. I like to add a few drops of water. Then, I shake it up, and time how long it takes to settle, and see if there's any difference from the last time. There's no reasoning behind it and nothing to gain out of it, but somehow it seems to relieve the exhaustion in my brain. I think that the fact that it's for nothing is what makes it fun for me.
More About Nahida: IV
In my dreams, there's often an empty space. No matter how the scenery changes around it, the emptiness always occupies the most important place. Strange, isn't it? I think there used to be something there, but for all the power I have over dreams, I still can't find the answer as to what it was. Ugh, seems like even in my dreams, there are things that I can't control...
More About Nahida: V
In my dreams, there can be anything — anything except people coming and going. But since meeting you, it's gradually started to get more lively here... Maybe you're a guide, adding a human touch to my dreams and leading me out from my cage. Hehe, c'mon, let's go. The journey's only just beginning, and I'd like you to carry on leading the way.
About Us: Story Time
The things you've experienced on your journey are so much more exciting than anything I've ever learned. And now, I get to ask you about all of it any time I want, so I can understand each and every little detail... I couldn't ask for more. Alright, let's not waste any more time. Now where were we...?
About Us: Journey
Being a listener has never been enough for me. I've always dreamed of going out and seeing things for myself. You're such an experienced adventurer... Can you be my guide? I want to experience all your future tales first-hand.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Cyno
His jokes are like buried treasure: gems hidden beneath the surface. They're a lot of fun. Hmm? Well, which part didn't you get? Okay, I can explain it for you.
Cyno
Not every General Mahamatra would take such a clear-cut and decisive stance when faced with a conflict between order and justice. He must know only too well that compromise is a path that leads to a dead end, so it's extremely fortunate for all of Sumeru that he's now been able to return to his rightful post.
Tighnari
The Forest Watchers played an essential role in helping the rainforest to withstand the Withering and continue to flourish, and Tighnari is the best of them all. Still... I do hope he learns to be a little gentler with people. Otherwise, it's gonna be difficult for the Forest Rangers to attract new top talent.
Collei
When I heard her story for the first time, her tenacity shone through like a dazzling gemstone. She's been through so much... I hope that just as the rainforest supports all kinds of life, Sumeru will always provide a safe and nurturing environment for her, so that she can grow up healthy and strong.
Alhaitham
He holds a body of knowledge more advanced than most could imagine, and his mind is constantly thinking, so maybe nothing in this world could ever fool him. But is the wise man truly wise to view the mediocre majority as defective? Because without them, there is no us.
Nilou
I once borrowed someone else's body to ask her if she'd mind allowing Lesser Lord Kusanali to watch her dance... Actually, I had already watched her lots of times before in secret, but I wanted to attend her dance at the Sabzeruz Festival properly, in person, as a sign of respect. Anyway, it turned out that she gently declined the offer... I was a little sad about that.
Dori
The first thing she said when she saw me was "Nice palace. How much?" Of course, I couldn't possibly sell her the Sanctuary of Surasthana. But still, her question had me stumped. I thought about it long and hard, but I still can't figure out how much Mora it's worth...
Kaveh
He has an almost-perfect grasp of what it truly means for Sumeru to be a Nation of Wisdom. Sadly, the truth as he understands it will never be accepted as the mainstream. Hmm? He's roommates with Alhaitham? Wow... the world really is full of surprises...
Faruzan
She is suffering from exposure to remnants of King Deshret's power. It's as if the great tortoise of time accidentally threw her off its back and left her suspended in the past. If you're interested, you should be able to catch a glimpse of Sumeru from a bygone age through her.
Furina
People often say that wisdom isn't about what you know, but knowing what you can change. It is beyond question that the "prophecy" was carved into Irminsul long ago... and while it may look like nothing has changed, it also seems like everything has. I think we both know her to be smart enough to turn the fate of the world around.
Hobbies & Personality
Nahida's Hobbies
Umm... does watching you count as a hobby? Because everything you do fascinates me. You're traveling the whole world... Where did you come from, and where will you go next? Who will you meet, and what challenges will you have to overcome? I want to know the answers to all these questions and more. So please don't mind me, I just wanna keep on watching you, all the time.
Nahida's Troubles
I think I'm good at asking the right questions and giving good answers, but I've come to realize that a lot of people just convince themselves they don't understand. The answers to their problems don't help them. It seems to me that as people grow older, they lose the courage to question things and accept the truth...
Favorite Food
Definitely Candied Ajilenakh Nuts. I just need one little bite and my brain starts chugging away at top speed, and suddenly there's no problem too difficult for me to solve. The only thing you need to watch out for is: Don't put the jar somewhere that's too easy to reach.
Least Favorite Food
Sea creatures are born into infinite darkness and live their lives in the depths of the ocean. It's a complete unknown to me. Eating them is like swallowing an icky storm cloud.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
I'm getting smarter!
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
My mind is growing even bigger. It feels like you could fit the entire sky and ocean inside it.
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
I feel like a Nilotpala Lotus that's been reunited with its leaves, or a Sango Pearl that's found its shell.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
Thank you for allowing me to be your companion, and for teaching me so many new things. As the God of Wisdom, I grant to you my blessing: From here onward, may your journey be free from confusion that clouds your mind and obstacles that block your path.
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Mm, may the world never forget this beautiful flavor. Thank you.
Receiving a Gift: II
Hehe, I really appreciate this. It tastes lovely.
Receiving a Gift: III
...How should I put this? I guess... you wouldn't feed Shroomboars to a Sumpter Beast, would you?
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- At Lv90, Nahida already gets +115,2% Elemental Mastery baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- The core mechanic (via All Schemes to Know) scales with ATK — the standard stat line on most damage weapons, no build pivot needed.
- The Normal Attack (via Akara) already deals innate Dendro DMG from the start — no need to wait on the Elemental Skill to apply the element.
- Needs Hydro teammates in the party to fully trigger The Seed of Stored Knowledge — flexibility is constrained by team elemental composition.
- Since it scales with ATK (via All Schemes to Know), it competes for high-ATK weapons/ATK% pieces with other ATK-based DPS on the team — no niche-stat advantage.
- The ascension stat isn't CRIT Rate/DMG — this kit isn't built to carry the team's main damage, fitting a support/sub-DPS role better than a main carry.
- 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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NahidaSS
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Option 1
Option 2
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Sands: Elemental Mastery
Goblet: Dendro DMG Bonus / Elemental Mastery
Circlet: Elemental Mastery / CRIT
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Energy Recharge › Elemental Mastery › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
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A caged bird secluded within the confines of the Sanctuary of Surasthana who can only see the world in her dreams.
- Affiliation: Sumeru City
- Birthday (day/month): 10/27
- Specialty dish: Halvamazd
- Namecard: Nahida: Crescent — Namecard style. The rising moon admires the sun, because her light can shine all over the earth. On the other hand, the setting sun is envious of the moon, for she can be accompanied by the sweetest of dreams.