This build is only recommended for [C6] Noelle. Noelle DPS is best optimized at [C6] where converts an additional 50% DEF into [stat:atk|ATK]]. Her ability to sustain her team with shields, heals and AoE damage makes for a reliable DPS when your team is built around her.
Combos:
1 / 2 Targets: . This isn't always feasible due to cast time (as well as knockback issues).
Multiple Targets: .
Weapons notes
: With this weapon, using Charged Attack can become more effective. While spinning, opening and closing either the map, or Adventurer's Handbook once will allow you to bypass the 5 second restriction.
: In teams with Hexerei, can perform better than .
: When using (4), stacks are prioritized over stacks due to their conflicting nature in gaining stacks (On-Field vs Off-Field).
: If it is possible to maintain full stacks of the passive before bursting, can perform better than . With heavy ATK/DEF buffs, loses some value sompared to option that provide CRIT or DMG%.
: In teams with high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform better than [R5].
: While bad for Noelle's personal damage, it can be considered if the team can get advantage of the additional energy.
Artifact sets notes
(4): Noelle snapshots her DEF on Burst cast. To get the full 4 stacks' DEF% boost during your first Burst, you need to wait 12 seconds before swapping in. In abyss, time spent before the chamber starts still generates stacks.
(4): You need to pick up Crystallize shards or to trigger Lunar-Crystallize to fully utilise this set. Even then, Noelle doesn't have full uptime on the 4pc effect.
(4): Optimal for personal damage when paired with Furina.
Main stats notes
ATK%: ATK% sands can be better when below [C6], gaining value at lower Burst Talent Level and higher weapon base ATK. For Talent level 9 and below, ATK% is better for most options.
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
Substats notes
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
ⓘIndicates important notes to read.
Weapons
Highlighted weapons are free options.
1Redhorn Stonethresher(5★)
2Gest of the Mighty Wolf(5★)
3Serpent Spine(4★)
4Beacon of the Reed Sea(5★)
≈A Thousand Blazing Suns(5★)
5A Teaspoon of Transcendence(5★)
≈Verdict(5★)
≈Forged by the Golden Melody(4★)
≈Whiteblind(4★) [R5]
6Skyward Pride(5★)
7Flame-Forged Insight(4★)
≈Blackcliff Slasher(4★)
8Master Key(4★)
9Favonius Greatsword(4★)
Artifact Sets
1
Husk of Opulent Dreams (4)
2
Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods (4)
≈
Retracing Bolide (4)
≈
Gladiator's Finale (4)
Conditional (See Notes):
Night of the Sky's Unveiling (4)
Marechaussee Hunter (4)
Artifact Stats
Main Stats
SandsDEF% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
GobletGeo DMG
CircletCRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
1Energy Recharge
2CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
3DEF%
4Elemental Mastery
Talents
1Normal Attack
2Burst
3Skill
Notes
Noelle's high Geo application allows her to effectively take advantage of Lunar-Crystallize reaction, which requires at least one of Columbina and Linnea to be present in the team. Inherent shield and heals make her a comfortable on-fielder for such teams.
Combo: .
Weapons notes
: With this weapon, using Charged Attack can become more effective. While spinning, opening and closing either the map, or Adventurer's Handbook once will allow you to bypass the 5 second restriction.
: When using (4), stacks are prioritized over stacks due to their conflicting nature in gaining stacks (On-Field vs Off-Field).
: In teams with higher reliance on Lunar-Crystallize damage, performs worse than .
: In teams with high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform better than [R5].
: In teams with very high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform as good as .
: Ranking assumes Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam. In teams with very high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform as good as .
: While bad for Noelle's personal damage, it can be considered if the team can get advantage of the additional energy.
Artifact sets notes
(4): Noelle snapshots her DEF on Burst cast. To get the full 4 stacks' DEF% boost during your first Burst, you need to wait 12 seconds before swapping in. In abyss, time spent before the chamber starts still generates stacks.
(4): Optimal for team damage with Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam.
(4): Optimal for personal damage when paired with Furina. With both Furina and Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam, this set is similar or worse for team damage compared to (4).
Main stats notes
Elemental Mastery: Elemental Mastery sands can be better when below [C6], gaining higher value with lower Burst Talent Level and external Elemental Mastery buffs.
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
Substats notes
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
ⓘIndicates important notes to read.
Weapons
Highlighted weapons are free options.
1Favonius Greatsword(4★)
2Redhorn Stonethresher(5★)
3Gest of the Mighty Wolf(5★)
4Skyward Pride(5★)
5Whiteblind(4★) [R5]
6"Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword"(4★) [R5]
≈Serpent Spine(4★)
7A Thousand Blazing Suns(5★)
≈A Teaspoon of Transcendence(5★)
≈Beacon of the Reed Sea(5★)
≈Verdict(5★)
Artifact Sets
1
Archaic Petra (4)
2
Husk of Opulent Dreams (4)
3
Retracing Bolide (4)
≈
Gladiator's Finale (4)
≈
Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods (4)
Conditional (See Notes):
Marechaussee Hunter (4)
Artifact Stats
Main Stats
SandsDEF% / Energy Recharge
GobletGeo DMG / DEF%
CircletCRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / DEF%
Substats
1Energy Recharge
2CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
3DEF%
Talents
1Skill
2Normal Attack = Burst
Notes
Generally optimal when running multiple off-field DPS like Yelan, Furina, or Fischl.
Instead of focusing on her own damage (but not neglecting it), Noelle takes a supportive role with to buff her team, while still taking advantage of her AoE and strong defensive utility.
Regarding Artifact Choices:
When driving a team with Furina, Noelle generally lacks DEF% from weapon, set bonus, and team buffs. In order to counteract Furina's HP drain, especialy with high HP units like Yelan, multiple DEF% Main Stats may be required.
Artifact sets notes
(4): Noelle snapshots her DEF on Burst cast. To get the full 4 stacks' DEF% boost during your first Burst, you need to wait 12 seconds before swapping in. In abyss, time spent before the chamber starts still generates stacks.
(4): You need to pick up Crystallize shards or to trigger Lunar-Crystallize to fully utilise this set. Even then, Noelle doesn't have full uptime on the 4pc effect.
(4): Optimal for personal damage when paired with Furina, but (4) is still prefered for team damage when playing Noelle as a driver.
Main stats notes
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
Substats notes
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
Talents notes
Skill: Skill's talent level are more valuable with lower total DEF and Furina present in the team.