Nefer, a 5-star Dendro catalyst user from Nod Krai, excels as a main DPS focused on Lunar-Bloom reactions in Genshin Impact 6.1. Her unique playstyle modifies elemental reactions for massive damage. This build guide covers her best weapons, artifacts, teams, and more to maximize her potential as a Dendro DPS character.

Nefer Artwork

Nefer's Overview

Nefer's kit revolves around triggering Lunar-Bloom (Dendro × Hydro) and other Lunar Reactions. She gains Elemental Mastery (EM) through passives and converts excess EM into ATK. Her base stats at level 90: HP 12,704, ATK 344, DEF 799, Ascension Stat: 200 EM + 38.4% CRIT DMG.

Best Weapons for Nefer

1. Reliquary of Truth (Signature Weapon)

Reliquary of Truth

  • ATK: 542
  • Bonus: +88.2% CRIT DMG
  • Effect: Boosts CRIT Rate by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16%. Elemental Skill grants Secret of Lies (EM +80/100/120/140/160 for 12s). Lunar-Bloom damage grants Moon of Truth (CRIT DMG +24%/30%/36%/42%/48% for 4s). Both active: +50% boost.

Other Top Weapons

  • Blackmarrow Lantern (F2P Craftable): Provides EM and CRIT, ideal for Lunar Reactions.
  • A Thousand Floating Dreams: High EM for reaction damage.
  • Kagura's Verity: CRIT DMG substat, skill DMG bonus.
  • Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds: CRIT Rate and movement speed.

Best Artifacts for Nefer

Night of the Sky's Unveiling (4-Piece)

Best-in-slot set from Nod-Krai. Grants EM, CRIT Rate, and bonus to Lunar Reaction DMG.

  • 2-Piece: +80 EM
  • 4-Piece: +15% CRIT Rate after Lunar Reactions; +35% Lunar-Bloom DMG.

Main Stats

  • Sands: Elemental Mastery (EM)
  • Goblet: Dendro DMG Bonus
  • Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

Substats Priority

  • EM > CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Alternative Sets

  • Gilded Dreams (4-Piece): EM-focused for reactions.
  • Deepwood Memories (4-Piece): Dendro shred for team support.
  • 2-Piece EM + 2-Piece CRIT mixes.

Talent Priority

Prioritize talents that enhance her main damage sources:

  1. Elemental Skill (Senet Strategy: Dance of a Thousand Nights) - Core of her rotations.
  2. Elemental Burst (Thoth’s Whisper) - High AoE damage.
  3. Normal Attack - For Charged Attacks in her kit.

Best Teams for Nefer

Nefer shines in Lunar-Bloom teams with Hydro applicators and Dendro supports.

Premium Team: Nefer / Lauma / Nahida / Aino

  • Nefer (Main DPS)
  • Lauma (Hydro Sub-DPS for Lunar-Bloom triggers)
  • Nahida (Dendro applicator and EM buffer)
  • Aino (Shielder/Healer for survivability)

F2P-Friendly Team: Nefer / Xingqiu / Dendro Traveler / Baizhu

  • Nefer (Main DPS)
  • Xingqiu (Hydro applicator)
  • Dendro Traveler (Off-field Dendro)
  • Baizhu (Healer and Dendro support)

Focus on Hydro and Dendro teammates to trigger Lunar-Bloom consistently.

Passive Talents

Nefer Passive

A Wager of Moonlight

Converts Dendro Cores into Seeds of Deceit, granting Veil of Falsehood stacks. At 3 stacks, +100 EM for 8s.

Daughter of the Dust and Sand

Every EM over 500 increases ATK by 0.4 (max 200 ATK).

Moonsign Benediction: Dusklit Eaves

Turns Bloom into Lunar-Bloom; boosts damage by 0.0175% per EM (max 14%). +1 Moonsign level to party.

Conspiracy of the Golden Vault

+25% rewards on 20-hour Nod-Krai expeditions.

Constellations

C1: Planning Breeds Success

+60% Lunar-Bloom DMG from Phantasm Performance based on EM, enhanced by Veil.

C2: Observation Feeds Strategy

Extends Veil duration by 5s, max stacks to 5 (+150% Phantasm DMG). Skill grants 2 stacks; at 5 stacks, +200 EM for 8s.

C3: Deceit Cloaks the Truth

+3 to Skill level (max 15).

C4: Delusion Ensnares Reason

Faster Verdant Dew regen in Shadow Dance; enemies lose 20% Dendro RES.

C5: Opportunity Hides in the Margins

+3 to Burst level (max 15).

C6: Victory Flows from the Turning of Tides

Phantasm Performance gains AoE stages (85%/120% EM as Dendro DMG). +15% Lunar-Bloom DMG with Ascendant Gleam.

Recommended: C1 and C2 for core improvements; C6 for ultimate power.

Playstyle Tips

Enter Shadow Dance with Skill, use Charged Attacks (Phantasm Performance) for main damage. Trigger Lunar-Bloom with Hydro teammates. Stack Veils for buffs, then Burst for big AoE. Maintain EM above 500 for ATK conversion. She offers crowd control immunity, self-healing, and flexible teams.

Conclusion

Nefer is a top-tier Dendro DPS with strong Lunar-Bloom potential. With solid numbers, she rivals meta characters like Neuvillette. Pre-farm materials and pull if you enjoy reaction-based playstyles.