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Unleashing Nahida’s Power: A Deep Dive into Her Buffs in Genshin Impact

Nahida, the Dendro Archon, has cemented her place as one of the most sought-after characters in Genshin Impact. Her versatile kit provides a multitude of buffs, making her a cornerstone of many team compositions. But what exactly does she buff? In short, Nahida primarily buffs Elemental Mastery (EM) and provides Dendro application, leading to increased reaction damage and overall team DPS. She also debuffs enemies with her Constellation 2. Let’s break down the specific ways Nahida empowers your team.

Decoding Nahida’s Buff Arsenal

Nahida’s buffs manifest in several key areas:

  • Elemental Mastery Buff via A1 Passive (Compassion Illuminated): Nahida’s first ascension passive (A1) grants the on-field character a percentage of the party member with the highest EM. Specifically, she provides 25% of the character’s EM with the highest EM, up to a maximum of 250 EM. This is a significant boost to reaction damage for characters who trigger reactions like Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, and Bloom. This passive is passive even when she is off-field.

  • Elemental Burst Buff (Illusory Heart): Her Elemental Burst creates the Shrine of Maya. The Shrine’s effects vary based on the Elemental Types present within the party.

    • Pyro: Increases the DMG Bonus of the Tri-Karma Purification unleashed by her Elemental Skill.
    • Electro: Decreases the interval between each Tri-Karma Purification unleashed by her Elemental Skill.
    • Hydro: Increases the Shrine of Maya’s duration.

    These effects are additive. Meaning, having two Pyro characters further increases the DMG Bonus of the Tri-Karma Purification. The amount of each buff increases up to two of the same elements. It’s important to note that her burst itself deals no damage; it’s purely a buffing and utility ability.

  • Personal Damage Buffs Based on EM (All Things Illuminated): This passive increases Nahida’s own damage and Crit Rate based on her EM. For every point of EM she possesses over 200, she gains 0.1% Bonus DMG to Tri-Karma Purification and 0.03% Crit Rate. Both of these effects can reach a maximum of 80% Bonus DMG and 24% Crit Rate. Therefore, having high EM on Nahida is beneficial not just for enabling reactions, but also for increasing her personal damage output.

  • Dendro Application: As the Dendro Archon, Nahida is the best Dendro applicator in the game. Her Elemental Skill marks enemies, linking them together and dealing Dendro damage over time through Tri-Karma Purification. This consistent Dendro application is crucial for triggering Dendro reactions and enabling team compositions focused on Dendro.

  • Constellation 2 (The Root of All Fullness): This constellation is exceptionally powerful. After Nahida’s Skill hits an opponent affected by Hydro/Electro/Pyro, the following effects will be triggered:

    • Transformative Reactions (Bloom, Hyperbloom, Burgeon, Burning, Vaporize, Melt, and Crystallize): Triggering these reactions can now Crit. Crit Rate is fixed at 20%, and Crit DMG is fixed at 100%.
    • Quicken-related Reactions (Quicken, Aggravate, and Spread): The DEF of affected opponents is decreased by 30% for 8 seconds.

    This significantly boosts the damage potential of Dendro teams, making it one of the most impactful constellations in the game. The Games Learning Society highlights the importance of understanding game mechanics to maximize character potential, and Nahida’s C2 is a perfect example of this.

Understanding the Nuances of Nahida’s Buffs

It’s crucial to understand how these buffs interact to optimize your team. For example, Nahida’s A1 EM buff is best utilized by characters who trigger reactions frequently. Characters like Raiden Shogun (Hyperbloom), Kuki Shinobu (Hyperbloom), or characters built for Aggravate/Spread will greatly benefit from the extra EM.

The Elemental Burst’s Shrine of Maya bonuses are all about tailoring your team to the specific buffs you need. More Pyro characters mean increased Tri-Karma Purification damage, boosting Nahida’s personal damage. More Electro characters reduce the interval between Tri-Karma Purifications, increasing Dendro application. More Hydro characters extend the duration of the Shrine, providing longer uptime on the buffs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Nahida’s Buffs

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify Nahida’s buffing capabilities:

  1. Does Nahida buff Dendro damage directly? No, Nahida doesn’t directly buff Dendro damage itself (outside of her personal damage based on EM). Her primary contribution is the Dendro application and buffing the EM of characters who trigger Elemental Reactions. Her C2 debuffs enemy defense, which indirectly buffs Dendro damage dealt to that enemy.

  2. Is 500 EM enough for Nahida? 500 EM is a decent starting point for Nahida, but aiming for higher is generally recommended. 800 EM is an ideal point to aim for, providing a substantial boost to her personal damage and reaction damage, while making it easier to reach the 1000 EM cap with the buffs that she provides for the on-field character.

  3. Does Nahida buff her own EM? No, Nahida’s A1 EM buff doesn’t apply to herself because she has to be off-field to apply it.

  4. How much Elemental Mastery does Nahida give with her A1 passive? Nahida’s A1 passive grants 25% of the highest character’s Elemental Mastery to the active character, up to a maximum of 250 EM.

  5. What weapon is best for Nahida for buffing? While “A Thousand Floating Dreams” is her signature weapon and provides a significant EM boost for herself and buffs to her teammates, other viable options include “Wandering Evenstar” and “Magic Guide”.

  6. What artifacts are best for Nahida for buffing? “Deepwood Memories” is generally considered the best artifact set for Nahida when she is the only Dendro character on the team, as it reduces the Dendro resistance of enemies. “Gilded Dreams” is an excellent choice when there is another Dendro character on the team, boosting Nahida’s EM and attack.

  7. Is Nahida best on-field or off-field for buffing? Nahida excels in an off-field role, primarily because her Elemental Skill and Burst can function without her being on the field. This allows her to provide consistent Dendro application and EM buffs while another character triggers reactions.

  8. Does Nahida’s burst buff other characters besides the active one? No, Nahida’s burst doesn’t directly buff other characters besides the active one (through her A1 passive). However, the effects of the Shrine of Maya (increased damage, reduced interval, extended duration) indirectly benefit the entire team.

  9. How does C2 Nahida work in terms of buffing? C2 Nahida is a significant upgrade. It allows transformative reactions (Bloom, Hyperbloom, Burgeon, etc.) to Crit and reduces the DEF of enemies affected by Quicken-related reactions (Aggravate, Spread). This dramatically increases the damage output of Dendro teams.

  10. Who is the best Dendro healer to pair with Nahida? At the moment, Yaoyao is the only dedicated Dendro healer. Her healing and Dendro application complement Nahida’s kit well, especially in teams that need sustain. Kirara is also an option, as she can provide a shield.

  11. What happens if the character with the highest EM dies? If the character with the highest EM dies, Nahida will then calculate her buff based on the character with the next highest EM in the party.

  12. How important is leveling Nahida to 90 for buffing? Leveling Nahida to 90 is highly recommended, as it maximizes her reaction damage. Since much of her contribution comes from reactions, the increased base stats and reaction damage scaling are well worth the investment.

  13. Does Nahida’s buff affect transformative reactions from other elements? No, Nahida’s A1 passive only buffs Elemental Mastery, which affects all Elemental Reactions. Her C2 only affects Transformative Dendro Reactions triggered by Hydro, Electro, or Pyro and Quicken-related Reactions.

  14. How old is Nahida? Nahida is approximately 500 years old.

  15. Can Nahida be used in every team composition? While Nahida is incredibly versatile, she shines the most in Dendro-centric teams that focus on reactions. Her effectiveness may be limited in teams that don’t utilize Dendro reactions or rely heavily on Physical damage.

Conclusion: Nahida – The Dendro Dynamo

Nahida is more than just a Dendro applicator; she’s a powerful support character who amplifies the damage potential of your entire team. Her EM buffs, coupled with her Dendro application and Constellation 2, make her an invaluable asset for any Genshin Impact player. Understanding the intricacies of her kit is crucial for maximizing her impact. For more insights into game mechanics and character optimization, explore resources like GamesLearningSociety.org. By mastering Nahida’s buffs, you can unlock the full potential of your Dendro teams and conquer even the most challenging content.

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