The Dendro Archon’s Entourage: Unveiling Nahida’s Best Team Compositions
Nahida, the Dendro Archon of Sumeru, has irrevocably changed the landscape of Genshin Impact team building. Her unparalleled Dendro application, combined with her scaling based on Elemental Mastery (EM), makes her a force to be reckoned with. But who truly shines brightest alongside Lesser Lord Kusanali? The answer, as with all things in Genshin, is multifaceted and depends on your desired playstyle, artifact investments, and constellation levels. However, generally speaking, units that benefit from consistent Dendro application and can trigger reactions like Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, and Spread synergize exceptionally well with Nahida. The characters that will be mentioned below are all in the C0 constilation.
The Power of Dendro: Key Synergies with Nahida
Hyperbloom Dominance: Raiden Shogun & the Bloom Core Brigade
For those seeking sheer destructive power through Hyperbloom, Nahida finds an exceptional partner in Raiden Shogun. Raiden Shogun’s Elemental Skill, with its consistent Electro application, efficiently triggers Hyperbloom reactions on Dendro Cores, turning them into homing Dendro missiles. Accompanying Raiden, other Hydro characters can bring a consistent Dendro application. The article mentions that Kokomi, Dendro MC is also an exceptional choice for this team comp.
Aggravate Amplification: Yae Miko & the Electro Arsenal
When it comes to amplifying Electro damage through Aggravate, Yae Miko rises as a prime candidate. Yae Miko’s Sesshou Sakura turrets consistently apply Electro damage, triggering Aggravate reactions enhanced by Nahida’s Dendro application. Her high damage ceiling combined with Nahida’s EM buffing capabilities creates a formidable duo. Adding a character like Fischl can provide excellent energy recharge.
Spread Supremacy: Alhaitham & the Dendro DPS Dynamos
Nahida isn’t relegated to just enabling others; she can also be the star of the show. With another Dendro character on the team, she can empower a Spread team. Teaming her up with another Dendro DPS character like Alhaitham who can take advantage of Nahida’s Dendro application is ideal. He further benefits from double Dendro Resonance, increasing his EM. A Electro character like Raiden Shogun can also be placed on this team.
Bloom Bounty: Nilou & the Bountiful Core Bonanza
For players who enjoy a more unconventional playstyle, Nilou and Nahida create a devastating Bloom team. Nilou’s Bountiful Cores, with their increased AoE and faster explosion rate, combined with Nahida’s Dendro application, obliterate enemies. For Bloom teams you must include only Dendro and Hydro characters to activate Nilou’s passive talent.
Beyond Reactions: Utility & Support Allies
Beyond specific reaction-based synergies, several characters offer valuable utility alongside Nahida:
- Kazuha: His ability to group enemies and further amplify Elemental DMG makes him a valuable addition to many Nahida teams. As stated in the provided article, “Nahida applies Dendro, while Kazuha is an excellent all-around character that doesn’t interfere with the reaction since Anemo doesn’t react with Dendro.”
- Kuki Shinobu: As a Electro healer who scales off of EM, Kuki Shinobu can constantly heal the party and trigger Hyperbloom while keeping the team healthy.
- Yaoyao: If you are looking for a Dendro healer, Yaoyao can also be an excellent choice. Yaoyao, Cyno, Nahida, and Fischl creates a decent team comp.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Team Building with Nahida
1. Is Nahida a DPS or Support?
Nahida is best described as a hybrid DPS/Support. She can function effectively as both, dealing substantial damage with her Elemental Skill while simultaneously buffing the team’s Elemental Mastery. As quoted in the article, “Nahida is a DPS in Genshin Impact. Nahida DPS Build is mainly used. Nahida mainly deal DMG by her Elemental Skill, which connects 8 enemies at maximum and deals Dendro DMG to them while triggering elemental reactions.”
2. Is Nilou good with Nahida?
Yes! Nilou and Nahida have excellent synergy in Bloom teams. Nilou’s passive talent transforms Bloom reactions into Bountiful Cores, which explode faster and have a larger AoE. Nahida’s consistent Dendro application is crucial for creating these Cores.
3. Does Yae Miko work well with Nahida?
Yes, Yae Miko and Nahida form a strong Aggravate core. Yae Miko’s turrets consistently apply Electro, triggering Aggravate reactions amplified by Nahida’s EM buffs. As noted in the provided document, “A main-DPS Nahida is better with the Raiden Shogun as her electro support, but a main-DPS Yae Miko is better with Nahida as a support.”
4. Does Raiden Shogun work well with Nahida?
Absolutely. Raiden Shogun excels at triggering Hyperbloom reactions with her Elemental Skill. Nahida provides the necessary Dendro Cores for Raiden to convert into powerful homing missiles.
5. What is the best build for C0 Nahida?
For a C0 Nahida, prioritize Elemental Mastery (EM). Aim for around 800-1000 EM. Artifact sets like Deepwood Memories (for Dendro RES shred) or Gilded Dreams (for EM and ATK) are excellent choices. A Thousand Floating Dreams is Nahida’s best weapon.
6. Who should I pair Nahida with in a Hyperbloom team?
Besides Raiden Shogun, consider Hydro characters like Kokomi, Xingqiu, or Yelan for consistent Hydro application and Dendro Core generation. A defensive support can also be a good fit.
7. Is Yaoyao good with Nahida?
Yes, Yaoyao is a viable option for Dendro resonance and healing in Nahida teams. Her healing scales with HP and can provide much needed sustain.
8. Is Nahida or Yoimiya better?
This depends entirely on your team composition and playstyle. However, Nahida generally offers more versatility and team-wide impact due to her Dendro application and EM buffs.
9. Can Nahida work with Kazuha?
Yes! Kazuha is a fantastic addition to many Nahida teams, providing crowd control, Elemental DMG amplification, and potentially further EM buffs.
10. Who should I pull for: Nahida or Yae Miko?
If you’re looking for a versatile Dendro applicator and team buffer, Nahida is the clear choice. If you primarily want a strong Electro DPS, Yae Miko is a great option, especially for Aggravate teams.
11. Who is the best healer for Nahida?
This depends on the team. Kuki Shinobu excels in Hyperbloom teams, providing both healing and Hyperbloom triggers. Kokomi offers consistent healing and Hydro application in Bloom or general teams.
12. Is Wanderer good with Nahida?
Wanderer’s benefit is not directly with Nahida, but he can use Nahida’s weapon. As the article suggests, “players who use Nahida as a main DPS can benefit from Wanderer’s weapon”.
13. Is Nahida’s weapon worth pulling?
If you plan to heavily invest in Nahida, her signature weapon, A Thousand Floating Dreams, is highly recommended. It provides a significant boost to her Elemental Mastery and offers valuable team-wide buffs.
14. What does Nahida scale off of?
Nahida primarily scales off of Elemental Mastery (EM). This stat influences her own damage output and buffs the EM of party members within her Burst’s field. As mentioned in the article, “However, although she scales with ATK, this stat is not as important as Elemental Mastery.”
15. Is Nahida the strongest Dendro character?
Yes, Nahida is widely considered the strongest and most versatile Dendro character in the game due to her exceptional Dendro application, EM buffs, and overall team-wide impact. As the article states, “At number one, we have Genshin Impact’s strongest Dendro character – none other than the Dendro Archon herself, Nahida.”
Final Thoughts: Embracing the Dendro Revolution
Nahida has reshaped the meta of Genshin Impact, opening up new avenues for team building and strategic gameplay. Her versatility allows her to seamlessly integrate into a variety of teams, empowering both main DPS characters and supporting allies. By understanding her core synergies and carefully selecting your team members, you can unlock the full potential of the Dendro Archon and conquer the challenges of Teyvat. The field of games and learning is complex, but resources such as those offered by the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org can help you to navigate it.