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The Ultimate Noelle Claymore Guide: Choosing the Best Weapon for Your Maid

So, you’re looking to optimize your Noelle build in Genshin Impact? Excellent choice! Noelle, the hardworking maid of the Knights of Favonius, is a surprisingly versatile character. At C6, she transforms into a powerhouse capable of dishing out impressive Geo damage while providing consistent healing and shielding for your team. But to truly unlock her potential, you need the right claymore.

The best claymore for Noelle depends on your team composition, playstyle, and artifact setup, but generally, the Redhorn Stonethresher is considered her absolute best in slot option. Its DEF% substat and passive that buffs both defense and normal attack damage perfectly synergize with Noelle’s kit, especially at C6. However, this is a limited 5-star weapon, making it inaccessible to most players. Therefore, the Serpent Spine emerges as a strong contender, readily available to those who have access to the Battle Pass. Whiteblind is an amazing F2P option that can be forged.

Diving Deep: Claymore Options for Noelle

Let’s break down the best claymore options for Noelle in Genshin Impact, exploring their strengths and weaknesses to help you make the best choice for your needs.

5-Star Claymore Options

Redhorn Stonethresher: As mentioned above, this is Noelle’s undisputed BiS (Best in Slot) weapon. Its high DEF% substat and passive that boosts DEF and Normal/Charged Attack damage based on DEF are tailor-made for a C6 Noelle DPS build. If you have this, use it!
Wolf’s Gravestone: While not as perfectly synergistic as Redhorn, Wolf’s Gravestone is still a very strong option. Its ATK% substat and party-wide ATK buff can significantly boost your team’s overall damage output, especially in co-op. Consider this is your team lacks an ATK buffer.
Skyward Pride: Skyward Pride offers Energy Recharge as a substat, which can help alleviate Noelle’s energy needs, especially before C6. The passive deals additional physical damage, which is less ideal but still contributes to overall DPS.
The Unforged: Similar to Wolf’s Gravestone, The Unforged focuses on ATK%. However, its passive synergizes well with Noelle’s shield, increasing both shield strength and ATK.

4-Star Claymore Options

Serpent Spine: A fantastic option for those willing to invest in the Battle Pass. The Crit Rate substat is incredibly valuable, allowing you to focus on Crit Damage on your artifacts. The damage bonus is significant but requires you to avoid taking damage, which can be tricky.
Whiteblind: The best F2P (Free-to-Play) option! Whiteblind’s DEF% substat directly enhances Noelle’s shield strength, healing, and damage at C6. The passive further increases ATK and DEF, making it an excellent all-around choice. Forgeable.
Blackcliff Slasher: Available from the Starglitter Exchange, the Blackcliff Slasher offers a valuable Crit Damage substat. The passive, which grants ATK after defeating an enemy, is useful in mob-heavy content but less effective against single targets.
Sacrificial Greatsword: Sacrificial Greatsword may help with Noelle’s low uptime issue.
The Bell: While it may not be her best slot weapon, she can definitely make good use of the high base attack and passive damage increase provided by The Bell.

3-Star Claymore Options

Debate Club: An effective combo-booster. After using an Elemental Skill, the Debate Club gains a special effect that deals 60% AoE damage on Normal and Charged attacks.

Artifact Sets and Stats: Synergizing with Your Claymore

The best claymore in the world won’t make a difference if you don’t have the right artifacts to support it. Here’s a quick overview of the most effective artifact sets for Noelle:

Husk of Opulent Dreams: This is generally considered the best artifact set for Noelle, especially at C6. The 2-piece bonus grants +30% DEF, while the 4-piece bonus provides even more DEF and Geo DMG Bonus, scaling based on how long she’s been on the field.
Retracing Bolide: If you’re struggling to maintain Noelle’s shield uptime, a 4-piece Retracing Bolide set can significantly increase shield strength, making her practically unkillable.
Gladiator’s Finale: A solid F2P option that boosts ATK. Works well if you’re struggling to get the other sets.

Prioritize these stats on your artifacts:

Sands: DEF% or ATK% (DEF% is generally preferred, especially with Redhorn or Whiteblind)
Goblet: Geo DMG Bonus
Circlet: Crit Rate or Crit DMG (choose based on your weapon and substats)

Substats to aim for: Crit Rate, Crit DMG, Energy Recharge, DEF%, ATK%

Building Noelle: A Quick Guide

Talent Priority: Focus on leveling Noelle’s Normal Attack and Elemental Burst. Her Elemental Skill is less important.
Constellations: While Noelle is usable at C0, C6 is where she truly shines. This constellation converts a portion of her DEF into ATK during her burst, dramatically increasing her damage output.
Team Composition: Noelle benefits from having Geo supports in the party, such as Albedo, Gorou, and Zhongli. They provide Geo Resonance, which increases damage, and can generate Geo particles to help with Noelle’s energy needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Noelle’s Claymore

1. Is C6 Noelle worth building?

Absolutely! C6 Noelle is amazing. If you stack a good amount of defense, she becomes tanky and her shield becomes stronger. With the right build and team composition, she can become a formidable main DPS.

2. How do I make my Noelle stronger?

We recommend equipping a full set of Husk of Opulent Dreams to further buff her defense, or four pieces of Retracing Bolide to boost Noelle’s shield strength. A good Claymore also makes a big difference.

3. What does Noelle scale off of?

She still scales off Atk. Def with her ult just adds a slightly higher % of Def if you have C6 and have ranked it up even a little.

4. Who are the best team supports for Noelle?

Albedo, Gorou, and Zhongli are the premier options, offering Geo Resonance, damage buffs, and energy particle generation.

5. Is upgrading Noelle worth it if I don’t have her C6?

While she’s not a top-tier DPS without C6, Noelle can still be a decent support unit, providing healing and shielding. However, there are often better options for these roles.

6. Which is better, Noelle or Kaeya?

It depends on what you need. Kaeya is a good Cryo Sub-DPS/Support, while Noelle can be built as Main DPS and Support.

7. What is the best stat for Noelle?

Crit Rate / Crit DMG > Energy Recharge > DEF%

8. What is the best DPS Noelle set?

Husk of Opulent Dreams is the best artifact set

9. Who is the strongest C6 character in Genshin Impact?

Yelan and Nahida

10. What is the best Claymore for F2P?

Whiteblind is the best F2P option as it can be forged by the blacksmith.

11. What is the best early Claymore in Genshin?

Prototype Archaic is the go-to claymore for early game main damage dealers, since it is craftable and easy to refine.

12. Who does Noelle love?

In Black Clover, Noelle loves Asta.

13. Who is the oldest girl in Genshin?

Yae Miko’s age is at least 500 years old.

14. Is the Bell Claymore good for Noelle?

While it may not be her best slot weapon, she can definitely make good use of the high base attack and passive damage increase provided by The Bell.

15. What is the ideal weapon for Noelle?

Redhorn Stonethresher

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right claymore for Noelle is crucial to unlocking her full potential. While the Redhorn Stonethresher reigns supreme, the Serpent Spine and Whiteblind are excellent alternatives, offering impressive performance at a more accessible price point. Remember to consider your team composition, playstyle, and artifact setup when making your decision. With the right build, Noelle can be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield!

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