Noelle

Noelle

★★★★
Geo
Claymore
On-Field
DPS
Survivability
Builds Update5.5
Teams Update5.5
It's recommended to avoid building a DPS Noelle if she's not [C5+]. Noelle DPS is best optimized at [C6] where she converts an additional 50% DEF into 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. Driver - Generally optimal when running multiple off-field DPS like Yelan, Xingqiu or Fischl. Instead of focusing on her own damage (but not neglecting it), Noelle takes a supportive role with Archaic Petra to buff her team, while still taking advantage of her AoE and strong defensive utility.

Best Artifacts

(2) DEF +30%
(4) A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost.
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 off field before swapping in. In abyss, time spent before the chamber starts still generates stacks.
(2) Increases Shield Strength by 35%.
(4) While protected by a shield, gain an additional 40% Normal and Charged Attack DMG.
(2) ATK +18%.
(4) If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
(2) Geo DMG Bonus +15%
(4) Upon obtaining an Elemental Shard created through a Crystallize Reaction, all party members gain 35% DMG Bonus for that particular element for 10s. Only one form of Elemental DMG Bonus can be gained in this manner at any one time.
(2) Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15%.
(4) When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
Optimal for personal damage by a few percentage points when paired with Furina.

Best Stats

Sands
DEF% / ATK%
Goblet
Geo DMG Bonus / DEF%
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / DEF%
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / DEF%
ATK% sands when below C6 or below Talent Level 9 Burst. 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, especially with high HP units like Yelan, multiple DEF% mainstats may be required.

Best Weapons

Base ATK542
CRIT DMG+88.2%
SourceEvent Wish
Gokadaiou Otogibanashi
DEF is increased by 28~56%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40~80% of DEF.
Base ATK510
CRIT Rate+27.6%
SourceBattle Pass
Wavesplitter
Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6~10% more DMG and take 3~2% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG.
When using Husk of Opulent Dreams, Serpent Spine stacks are prioritized over Husk of Opulent Dreams stacks due to their conflicting nature in gaining stacks (On-Field vs Off-Field).
Base ATK674
Energy Recharge+36.8%
SourceWish
Sky-ripping Dragon Spine
Increases all DMG by 8~16%. After using an Elemental Burst, a vacuum blade that does 80~160% of ATK as DMG to opponents along its path will be created when Normal or Charged Attacks hit. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades.
Useful if you are unable to get ER from your substats. Does really well while its passive is active, but falls off in sustained fights. Comfort option that can lose to a high refined Whiteblind with stacks.
Base ATK510
DEF+51.7%
SourceForging
Infusion Blade
On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6~12% for 6s. Max 4 stacks (24~48% total). Can only occur once every 0.5s.
Base ATK454
Energy Recharge+61.3%
SourceWish
Windfall
CRIT hits have a 60~100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12~6s.