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: .
Regarding Weapon Choices:
Redhorn Stonethresher: 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.
Gest of the Mighty Wolf: In teams with Hexerei, can perform better than .
Serpent Spine: When using (4), stacks are prioritized over stacks due to their conflicting nature in gaining stacks (On-Field vs Off-Field).
Whiteblind: 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%.
Skyward Pride: In teams with high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform better than [R5].
Favonius Greatsword: While bad for Noelle's personal damage, it can be considered if the team can get advantage of the additional energy.
Regarding Artifact Choices:
Sets
Husk of Opulent Dreams (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.
Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods (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.
Marechaussee Hunter (4): Optimal for personal damage when paired with Furina.
Main Stats
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
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
ⓘIndicates important notes at the bottom of the page.
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: .
Regarding Weapon Choices:
Redhorn Stonethresher: 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.
Serpent Spine: When using (4), stacks are prioritized over stacks due to their conflicting nature in gaining stacks (On-Field vs Off-Field).
Whiteblind: In teams with higher reliance on Lunar-Crystallize damage, performs worse than .
Skyward Pride: In teams with high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform better than [R5].
Flame-Forged Insight: In teams with very high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform as good as .
Master Key: Ranking assumes Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam. In teams with very high Energy Recharge requirements, can perform as good as .
Favonius Greatsword: While bad for Noelle's personal damage, it can be considered if the team can get advantage of the additional energy.
Regarding Artifact Choices:
Sets
Husk of Opulent Dreams (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.
Night of the Sky's Unveiling (4): Optimal for team damage with Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam.
Marechaussee Hunter (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
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
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
ⓘIndicates important notes at the bottom of the page.
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.
Sets
Husk of Opulent Dreams (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.
Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods (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.
Marechaussee Hunter (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
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
Substats
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
Regarding Talent Choices:
Skill: Skill's talent level are more valuable with lower total DEF and Furina present in the team.