How do I build a strong bloom team with Nilou in Genshin Impact?

Building a strong Bloom team with Nilou in Genshin Impact revolves around maximizing the effectiveness of the Bloom reaction, which occurs when Dendro and Hydro elements interact to create Dendro Cores. These cores explode after a short delay, dealing AoE Dendro damage. NilouÔÇÖs unique passive ability, ÔÇ£Court of Dancing Petals,ÔÇØ enhances Bloom reactions significantly when the team consists only of Hydro and Dendro characters. This guide will cover the mechanics, strategies, and optimizations needed to create a powerful Bloom team with Nilou.

First, letÔÇÖs discuss the mechanics. Bloom is a transformative reaction, meaning its damage scales with the triggering characterÔÇÖs Elemental Mastery and level, rather than their attack or crit stats. NilouÔÇÖs passive ability modifies Bloom reactions in two ways. First, it increases the damage of Dendro Cores created by the team. Second, it changes the Dendro Cores into Bountiful Cores, which explode faster and deal more damage. This makes Nilou an essential core for any Bloom-focused team. However, her passive only activates if the team consists exclusively of Hydro and Dendro characters, so you cannot include characters of other elements.

For team composition, youÔÇÖll want to pair Nilou with at least one Dendro character and one other Hydro character. A strong setup includes Nilou as the main Hydro enabler, a Dendro applicator like Nahida or Dendro Traveler, and a second Hydro character like Kokomi or Barbara for healing and additional Hydro application. The fourth slot can be another Dendro character like Collei or Yaoyao for more Dendro application or a second Hydro character for more Hydro application. For example, a team of Nilou, Nahida, Kokomi, and Dendro Traveler is highly effective. Nahida provides consistent Dendro application with her Elemental Skill, while Kokomi offers healing and Hydro application. Dendro Traveler can provide additional Dendro application and energy regeneration.

When it comes to artifacts, Nilou should prioritize HP% as her main stat, as her passive scales with her maximum HP. The best artifact set for her is 2-piece Tenacity of the Millelith and 2-piece VourukashaÔÇÖs Glow, both of which increase her HP. For main stats, focus on HP% on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet. Substats should prioritize HP%, Elemental Mastery, and Energy Recharge. For weapons, NilouÔÇÖs signature weapon, Key of Khaj-Nisut, is ideal as it provides HP% and boosts Elemental Mastery for the team. If you donÔÇÖt have this weapon, alternatives like the Primordial Jade Cutter or the Festering Desire can work, though they are less optimal.

For the Dendro characters in the team, such as Nahida or Dendro Traveler, focus on Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge. The Deepwood Memories artifact set is ideal for Dendro characters, as it reduces Dendro resistance of enemies, increasing Bloom damage. For weapons, Nahida benefits from weapons like A Thousand Floating Dreams or Sacrificial Fragments, while Dendro Traveler can use Favonius Sword for energy regeneration.

For the Hydro characters like Kokomi or Barbara, prioritize healing and Hydro application. The Ocean-Hued Clam set is great for Kokomi, as it boosts her healing and provides additional damage. For weapons, Kokomi can use the Prototype Amber or Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers, while Barbara can use the same weapons for healing support.

In combat, the strategy is to apply Dendro and Hydro elements consistently to create as many Dendro Cores as possible. Start by using NahidaÔÇÖs Elemental Skill to mark enemies with Dendro, then switch to Nilou to apply Hydro with her Elemental Skill. This will trigger Bloom reactions, creating Dendro Cores. Use KokomiÔÇÖs Elemental Skill to heal and apply more Hydro, ensuring continuous Bloom reactions. Be mindful of positioning, as the Dendro Cores explode in an AoE and can damage your team if youÔÇÖre too close. KokomiÔÇÖs healing will help mitigate this self-damage.

Common mistakes to avoid include using characters of other elements, which disables NilouÔÇÖs passive, and neglecting Elemental Mastery on your Dendro characters. Another mistake is not managing energy properly, as youÔÇÖll need to use Elemental Bursts frequently to maintain Dendro and Hydro application. Make sure to use energy-generating weapons like Favonius Sword on Dendro Traveler to keep energy levels high.

Advanced techniques include timing your Elemental Skills and Bursts to maximize Dendro Core production. For example, using NahidaÔÇÖs Elemental Burst before applying Hydro can increase Dendro application, leading to more Blooms. Additionally, positioning is key to avoid taking too much damage from the exploding Dendro Cores. Use KokomiÔÇÖs healing field strategically to keep your team healthy.

In summary, a strong Bloom team with Nilou requires careful team composition, artifact optimization, and strategic combat execution. Focus on maximizing NilouÔÇÖs HP, ensuring consistent Dendro and Hydro application, and managing energy and positioning effectively. With the right setup, NilouÔÇÖs Bloom team can deal massive AoE damage and excel in both overworld content and the Spiral Abyss.