A Neuvillette Guide
by caramielle. 

Updated for Version 4.5

“The Chief Justice of Fontaine, known as the Iudex, is renowned for his unassailable impartiality.”

Introduction

Neuvillette is a 5-star Hydro Catalyst character in Genshin Impact with a unique on-field playstyle whose focus is dealing damage through his enhanced Charged Attacks. This guide will review Neuvillette’s best weapons, best artifact sets, best teams, Talent priority, combos, preferred artifact stats, and more!

Why Play Neuvillette?

“Ah, how to describe Monsieur Neuvillette… I guess a good analogy would be rocky reefs in the sea.” 

TL;DR

Design: cuppacote
Content: euphorysm

Glossary

FAQ

Builds, Teams, and Rotations

Neuvillette and Furina Teams

Constellations and Wishing

Character Overview

Playstyles

On-Field DPS

Neuvillette’s playstyle focuses on dealing damage through his enhanced Charged Attacks, which he enables by using his Skill and Burst. He can slot into a variety of teams as an on-field damage dealer, performing especially well in teams with many different Elements.

Talents

Level and Talent Priority

≥ >> =

Normal Attack ≥ Level 90 >> Burst = Skill

Neuvillette benefits greatly from character levels as he scales with Max HP. Raising him to Level 90 is recommended to maximize his damage.

Neuvillette’s enhanced Charged Attacks make up the majority share of his damage, so leveling his Normal Attack Talent should be first priority. Conversely, his Burst and Skill need not be leveled past Talent Level 6, as they are mainly used to generate Sourcewater Droplets. 

Because he scales so heavily with his Normal Attack Talent, it is strongly recommended to crown it before leveling his Skill and Burst past Talent Level 6 — this yields a bigger damage increase and costs less resources. To illustrate the difference in value between leveling Neuvillette’s Normal Attack Talent versus his Skill and Burst, bringing his Talents to 9/10/10 results in the same damage as 10/1/1.

The chart below provides further details on Neuvillette’s Talent and level breakpoints, including the value of crowning his Normal Attack Talent.

Constellations

Assumptions can be found here. Numbers are rounded. 

Constellations are compared based on the increase to Neuvillette’s personal damage.

Combos and Rotations

Combos

Neuvillette always performs 2–4 Charged Attacks per rotation. It is advisable to perform 3 or 4 Charged Attacks per rotation depending on what his teammates can accommodate. Oftentimes Neuvillette will split his Charged Attacks across two stretches of field time; he uses 1–2 Charged Attacks at a time.

How many Charged Attacks Neuvillette performs depends on a couple considerations, each with their advantages and disadvantages. Below is a brief overview.

3 Charged Attacks	Easiest for buff an ability uptime management, especially when running teammates with shorter uptimes and long cooldowns. The exact combo is mostly unimpactful, but it is commonly a variation of Q > Team > C E C > Team > C E.
4 Charged Attacks	Adds an extra Charged Attack to the rotation. Recommended for teams where Neuvillette deals the vast majority of the damage, such as Furina teams. Usually a variation of E > Team > C E C Q > Team > 2[C].
2 Charged Attacks	Very rarely used, but pairs well with characters that normally run 15s rotations.

The difference between 2CA rotations and 4CA rotations mostly comes down to semantics. In both 2CA and 4CA rotations, Neuvillette essentially runs a Burst + 2 Skills + 4CA rotation. The key difference is that, in 2CA rotations, most of his teammates cast their Bursts twice.

Rotations

Neuvillette has high but flexible field time requirements, which gives his rotations added variety. The most important part is ensuring he always has available Sourcewater Droplets. Droplets are generated from his Skill and Burst, and each has an independent 15s duration before it expires. Unfortunately, they have no absorption priority, so Neuvillette risks absorbing new Droplets first and leaving old ones to expire before his next Charged Attack. Most rotations take Droplet uptime into account, so this should not be a recurring issue. 

Players looking for an example rotation for their team can check out the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet. 

The best way to make new rotations is by trying things in game, adapting existing rotations, and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. However, there are some helpful pointers when starting out.

Most commonly, crafting a rotation for Neuvillette starts with a skeleton, looking something like:

Neuvillette Skill or Burst > [teammates set up buffs/abilities] > Neuvillette’s 1st set of Charged Attacks> [short uptime buffs/abilities are refreshed] > Neuvillette’s 2nd set of Charged Attacks

In each rotation, Neuvillette wants to fit in a Burst, 1–2 Skills, and 3–4 Charged Attacks, but these can be flexibly distributed across his three stretches of field time. There are mainly two things to keep in mind:

• Neuvillette must cast his Skills 12s apart. This is mainly an issue in 3CA rots whose 24–25s rotations necessitate precise Skill timings, lest players run into Skill cooldowns. E.g., if starting with Neuvillette’s Skill, his next Skill use needs to be precisely halfway through the rotation.
• Droplets need to be available when Neuvillette performs his Charged Attacks. The Droplets’ 15s duration is easy to navigate, but the lack of absorption priority causes issues when both old and new Droplets are on the field. Moving a Charged Attack further up in the rotation is one common workaround, as this ensures old Droplets are used up before new ones are generated. E.g., if Neuvillette starts the rotation with a Skill, instead of following with a Burst and then 3 Charged Attacks, he can do a Charged Attack before his Burst. This ensures old Skill Droplets are used up first before new Burst Droplets are created.

Keeping this in mind, some common variations of the above rotation skeleton are:

3 Charged Attacks	Neuvillette Q > [team setup] > Neuvillette E 2[C] > [buff refresh] > Neuvillette E C
4 Charged Attacks	Neuvillette E > [team setup] > Neuvillette C E C Q > [buff refresh] > Neuvillette 2[C]

Further rotation adjustments depend on Neuvillette’s teammates. 

On one hand, Anemo units equipped with 4pc Viridescent Venerer want to go on-field right before Neuvillette so that the set effect lasts throughout Neuvillette’s long stretches of field time. Similarly, shielders with limited uptime want to time the shield cast so that Neuvillette does not get interrupted during his Charged Attacks. On the other hand, Bloom and Hyperbloom teams without short-duration buffs like 4pc Viridescent Venerer or 4pc Archaic Petra may skip the buff refresh phase entirely.

These are only a few examples, but ideal rotations are optimized to ensure that team buffs and abilities maintain as high uptime as possible. How to achieve maximum uptime depends largely on the characters and equipment at hand. For some players, it can be desirable to forgo some damage for simpler rotations, either due to inexperience or for comfort.

Gearing

“I see the value in my own work, but I also see the meaning in all the endeavors of the people of Fontaine. I believe I will continue to take pride in fulfilling my duties.”

ER Requirements

It is vital that Neuvillette has enough ER% to Burst every rotation; this ensures he has enough Droplets to cast at least 3 Charged Attacks. While 2CA rotations allow him to Burst every other rotation, they are rare and often similar to his 4CA rotations. The main difference is that his teammates cycle through their Bursts twice. As a result, they have similar ER requirements to their 4CA counterparts.

Scenario	R5 Prototype Amber	R1 Tome	Other Weapons
Double Hydro with Furina	100–105%	100–115%	110–125%
Double Electro with Fischl	100–105%	100–110%	120–140%
Fischl Solo Electro	100–115%	100–120%	130–150%
Other Compositions	100–125%	100–130%	140–160%

The values above assume 2 Skills per Burst, as rotations with a single Skill are not recommended outside of niche cases due to impractical ER needs. Team Favonius procs reduce ER requirements by 10–20% per proc, and it is recommended to run Favonius weapons when possible to lower Neuvillette’s ER requirements. These numbers are approximate; ER requirements vary depending on team and context. For a more accurate estimate of your ER requirements, use the Energy Recharge Calculator.

Neuvillette can afford to use only 1 Skill per Burst in teams where his ER requirements remain close to 100%. It is generally a damage loss if his ER requirements go any higher than this, as each ER% substat that can be reallocated to CRIT or HP% is a noticeable team DPS increase. Regardless, Neuvillette’s Charged Attacks are long enough that casting 1 less Skill rarely shortens his rotation enough to make a difference.

Artifact Stats

Sands	Goblet	Circlet
HP%	Hydro DMG% or HP%	CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, or HP%

Substats:
ER% (until requirement is met) > CRIT = HP% > Flat HP

While HP% | Hydro DMG% | CRIT is very often the best choice of main stats, builds with an HP% Goblet or HP% Circlet are often competitive as the optimal pick leads by only a small margin. Even triple HP% builds can be viable depending on substats. 

The gap between HP% and Hydro DMG% Goblets further narrows in Furina teams, but Hydro DMG% is still the optimal pick. The exception is if Neuvillette is holding Tome of the Eternal Flow or Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds and is paired with other sources of DMG% such as Kazuha or 4pc Archaic Petra. In those scenarios, HP% Goblets just barely outperform Hydro DMG%. HP% Circlets are still worse than CRIT Circlets in all scenarios. 

Keep in mind that suboptimal HP% main stats need high-quality substats to be competitive; additionally, triple HP% builds generally perform worse than alternatives even with good substats. Outside of Furina teams, an HP% Goblet needs decently better substats to beat a Hydro DMG% Goblet, compared to HP% vs. CRIT Circlets.

Comparison tables are included below to show how different main stats perform in various scenarios, but we recommend using Genshin Optimizer to compare your actual artifacts.

Artifact Stat Comparison Table

Artifact Sets

Assumptions
Neuvillette — Kazuha — 4pc AP Zhongli
R1 Sacrificial Jade; HP% | Hydro DMG% | CRIT; 3CA rotation; 128% base ER requirement; Solo Hydro;
Calcs can be found here.

Artifact	DPS% of 4pc Marechaussee	Notes
4pc Marechaussee Hunter	100%	A set practically tailor-made for Neuvillette, Marechaussee Hunter is his BiS set by a significant margin. It provides Charged Attack DMG% with its 2-piece set bonus and a hefty CRIT Rate increase with its 4-piece bonus. The set passive is triggered by HP fluctuation, and Neuvillette’s self-heal and HP drain lets him quickly stack the 4-piece set effect with excellent uptime. It is highly recommended to farm this set.
4pc Heart of Depth	89%	4pc Heart of Depth synergizes decently with Neuvillette. It provides Hydro DMG% with its 2pc effect and Charged Attack DMG% with its 4pc effect. However, it is notably worse than 4pc Marechaussee. Though it may be tempting to use an existing 4pc Heart of Depth set, even a mediocre 4pc Marechaussee Hunter set outperforms a great 4pc Heart of Depth set. While a fine option, it's strongly recommended to only use 4pc Heart of Depth as a placeholder while farming Marechaussee Hunter.
2pc Mixed Sets	84–87%	2pc Sets: Marechaussee Hunter, Hydro DMG%, HP% All these combinations perform similarly to 4pc Heart of Depth and are easier to get good substats as 2pc sets. Pick whichever has better substats. Similarly to 4pc Heart of Depth, 2pc combinations are usable, but they are easily outperformed by a 4pc Marechaussee set. 2pc Marechaussee + 2pc HP% / Hydro DMG% is an especially good transition set while farming for 4pc Marechaussee.
4pc Retracing Bolide, 4pc Wanderer’s Troupe, 4pc Nymph’s Dream	85–86%	Other 4pc sets that perform similarly to 4pc Heart of Depth, but are harder to acquire and more difficult to get good substats on. Note that 4pc Retracing Bolide requires a high-uptime shielder such as Zhongli or Layla to work optimally. Do not farm these sets for Neuvillette. They are only choices if one of these 4pc sets is already available and are not recommended as anything but temporary placeholders while farming for a proper 4pc Marechaussee set.

Weapons

Weapon Overview

This is a general overview of how different weapons perform on Neuvillette. The order in which each weapon appears is loosely ranked; see below for more detailed comparison tables.

Tome of the Eternal Flow	Neuvillette’s signature weapon and his general BiS, Tome of the Eternal Flow offers a variety of stats he appreciates. Its secondary stat offers a hefty amount of CRIT DMG, while its passive provides some HP% and Charged Attack DMG%. In addition, it has an Energy-restoring passive that negates the need for additional ER% in most scenarios, allowing Neuvillette to build more offensive stats. Tome performs significantly better than nearly all other weapons, with the sole exception being Sacrificial Jade. At low ER requirements where Neuvillette does not benefit from Tome’s Energy, the gap between the two also becomes significantly smaller. Depending on team and scenario, R5 Sacrificial Jade can even outperform R1 Tome.
Sacrificial Jade	Obtained from the Battle Pass, Sacrificial Jade is Neuvillette’s second-best weapon in most scenarios by a decent margin. It offers a decent amount of stats Neuvillette wants, with a CRIT Rate secondary stat and a passive that offers a large HP% buff. Its passive restricts field time to a maximum of 10s at a time, but this is generally a non-issue as Neuvillette wants to go off-field to refresh buffs anyway. Note that Sacrificial Jade’s CRIT Rate can make it hard to not overcap on CRIT Rate when combined with 4pc Marechaussee. Even at R1, Sacrificial Jade is a respectable enough improvement over its alternatives that it may be a worthwhile purchase, and at R5 it is the only weapon that comes close to R1 Tome. When Neuvillette’s ER requirements are low enough that Tome’s Energy restoration provides no benefit, the gap in their performance becomes significantly smaller. If without the external HP% buff from Hydro Resonance, or if playing Vaporize teams that can make use of its EM, R5 Sac Jade will even outperform R1 Tome.
Cashflow Supervision	Cashflow Supervision is a strong alternative, especially at high refinements. Neuvillette may not be able to make use of its ATK% passive, but it still offers a solid Charged Attack DMG% Bonus. At best, the performance of a high refinement Cashflow only equals that of a R5 Sacrificial Jade, and in many scenarios it will be worse than R1 Sac Jade. As such, it is both cheaper and more recommended to purchase Sac Jade rather than pull for Cashflow. Nevertheless, if players already have a copy of Cashflow laying around or Wriothesley to share it with, this weapon is an excellent pick for Neuvillette.
Jadefall’s Splendor	Neuvillette greatly appreciates HP%, which lets Jadefall’s Splendor perform on par with CRIT weapons thanks to its hefty HP% secondary stat. Though its passive has barely any uptime, Jadefall’s Splendor remains a solid stat stick. As a small consolation to the unfortunate players who lost to this green donut, Jadefall’s Splendor performs just barely better than Prototype Amber. In Furina teams with low ER requirements and copious amounts of DMG Bonus, it even pulls decently ahead.
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	Lost Prayer offers CRIT Rate and Elemental DMG%, two stats Neuvillette appreciates. The CRIT Rate from 4pc Marechaussee can make it difficult to build around in practice, but it is still one of Neuvillette’s better weapon options. Lost Prayer is also more accessible than other 5-star picks since players can get it from the Standard Banner.  Much like other 5-star weapons, Lost Prayer is outperformed by Sac Jade. It is not recommended to pull Lost Prayer specifically for Neuvillette, but it remains a solid choice for players who already have it. For players lacking HP% or overcapping on CRIT Rate, Prototype Amber can become the better pick over R1 Lost Prayer. The exception is at ~100–120% ER requirements, where Lost Prayer pulls further ahead, and in teams with Hydro Resonance.
Prototype Amber	Prototype Amber not only is a strong pick for Neuvillette, but it is also completely F2P-accessible as a craftable weapon. It provides plenty of HP% through its secondary stat, minor team healing, and a useful Energy restoration passive. Although the small and infrequent healing from Prototype Amber’s passive is useless to Neuvillette, it can be beneficial for his teammates since Neuvillette’s teams often lack healers. With Furina, the teamwide healing both stacks Fanfare and increases her damage. As a result, it outperforms even R5 Jadefall despite resulting in lower personal damage. The higher Neuvillette’s ER requirements are, the further Prototype Amber pulls ahead, though in the vast majority of scenarios players should run enough Favonius weapons to comfortably supply enough Energy Particles. Likewise, in teams with lower ER requirements where the Energy from its passive is unneeded, Prototype Amber performs worse.
Kagura’s Verity	Kagura’s Verity offers CRIT DMG and an Elemental DMG Bonus that in practice only benefits Neuvillette’s Skill. It performs slightly better on paper than R1 Widsith and slightly worse than the Widsith at R5. However, Kagura offers consistency with no RNG and guaranteed buffs every rotation. It notably outperforms the Widsith in Furina teams as well. Note that Neuvillette gets only 1 or sometimes 2 stacks on Kagura’s passive, as the stacks last 16s while he can only use his Skill every 12s at most.
The Widsith	The Widsith is only recommendable for players who are willing to reset Spiral Abyss chambers repeatedly to get the correct buff. While it offers a very strong Elemental DMG Bonus with one of its passive’s effects, its two other buffs are useless to Neuvillette in most scenarios. The Widsith’s RNG passive makes it arguably the weapon passive version of CRIT-fishing. If players are not willing to repeatedly retry Spiral Abyss, it is better to pick another, more consistent weapon. The exception for the Widsith’s buff value is in Vaporize teams, where Neuvillette can also make use of its EM passive. In this context, the Widsith is a decently stronger option at R1 and lets it significantly outperform Prototype Amber at R5.
Everlasting Moonglow	For those who gambled on any weapon banner with Kokomi and lost, the original donut is a decent enough stat stick on Neuvillette. Its passive is wasted as he does not perform Normal Attacks, but it still performs acceptably as Neuvillette appreciates its HP%.  Unfortunately, Moonglow is notably worse than Prototype Amber, and is not recommended outside of temporary use in the event that the player has neither Prototype Amber nor any Billets to craft it.
TTDS,  Tulaytullah’s Remembrance, Ballad of the Boundless Blue	Subpar options in most scenarios that perform worse than other alternatives but are still acceptable stat sticks. With Furina, they become less of a downgrade but are still behind aforementioned options. Tulaytullah is especially hard to recommend as its 5-star rarity makes it inaccessible on top of being suboptimal. Nonetheless, they are all acceptable picks in the unlikely scenario that no better weapon is available. TTDS gains some merit for players at very early Adventure Ranks, when access to even 4-star weapons and artifacts is limited. Even then, it should be replaced by better options as soon as possible.

Weapon Comparison Tables

Gearing Neuvillette’s Supports

Neuvillette always deals the majority of his team’s damage, but the weapons and artifacts his teammates can equip to support him are limited. Several of them also come with considerable caveats that should be kept in mind. The most common options will be covered below. 

For teammates who are unable to equip any weapon or artifact sets to support Neuvillette, their builds remain the same as in their non-Neuvillette teams.

Artifacts

4pc Viridescent Venerer (VV)	The value of Hydro RES Shred makes 4pc Viridescent Venerer mandatory on any Anemo support. It is highly recommended to run an Anemo support in any team that allows Hydro Swirls.
4pc Archaic Petra (AP)	A rare source of DMG Bonus and the theoretical BiS set for any Geo teammate. The downside is that the 4-piece set effect requires the set holder to pick up the shard. This can be difficult to execute mid-battle, and spending time running around in practice can cancel out any of the damage increases the set offers. For players looking to min-max, strongboxing the set is recommended. Players short on Resin should consider whether the set is the right choice for them. It is still somewhat recommendable for casual players as long as they have the Resin to spare; even the uptime from unintentionally picking up a Hydro shard every couple rotations will be a DPS increase when the alternative might be having no support set at all.
4pc Instructor	4pc Instructor is a solid option in teams where Neuvillette benefits from EM, but its 4-star base stats make it harder to reach stat requirements. As such, while most teammates can theoretically equip it, it is mainly an option for teammates with low ER requirements and who can get by with only +16 artifacts. Note that if the teammate in question is a healer or shielder, this will impact their defensive utility. Players who need more survivability should not hesitate to swap to another set. 4pc Instructor’s advantage is that the set is obtainable at no Resin cost. This makes it easier to recommend even in teams where it has limited uptime, as it is exceptionally affordable compared to other alternatives. The downside is that it is not ‘traditionally’ farmable, as it is not available in any domain. Set pieces accumulate over time from opening chests, killing elite enemies, and bosses, but deliberately farming it is time consuming and can be tedious. Nonetheless, it is possible and interested readers can check out the Resinless Progression Guide.
4pc Song of Days Past	An option for teammates that provide healing. Although 4pc Days Past offers a buff for Neuvillette, its limited and easily spent buff means it is at best an insignificant upgrade over 4pc Clam. It is also only available through farming its domain, which makes it near impossible to recommend. Even for players who wish to min-max, investing more Resin into Neuvillette yields bigger upgrades than farming 4pc Days Past. Only at whale investment does the set pull ahead enough to be recommendable to farm. Outside of whale investment, the set is mainly recommended for players who are already farming 4pc Nighttime Whispers (e.g., for Navia) and do not have a 4pc Clam set. Rather than strongbox for 4pc Clam, they can use 4pc Days Past to save some artifact fodder. Meanwhile, players who have a 4pc Clam set can go with whichever set has better stats (e.g., CRIT Rate to proc Favonius, ER% to Burst, stats for healing).
4pc Noblesse Oblige, 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith	Teammates who do not synergize with the above artifact sets and do not deal significant personal damage can equip 4pc Tenacity or 4pc Noblesse in teams that have an ATK-scaling damage dealer. If the set holder is a healer/shielder that scales with HP, 2pc Tenacity has the added benefit of improving their defensive utility.

Weapon Options

Favonius Weapon Series	Because Neuvillette deals a significant portion of the team’s damage, every ER% substat that he can exchange for an offensive substat is a direct damage increase for the team. As such, very few teammates have a better weapon choice than Favonius. Units that deal significant personal damage like Fischl or Furina are exceptions to this case, but even then it becomes viable for them to wield Favonius weapons should Neuvillette’s ER requirements demand it.
Xiphos’ Moonlight	Mostly an option for supports that build full EM. At high refinements, Xiphos serves the same purpose as Favonius Sword by reducing the ER% Neuvillette has to build and letting him prioritize more offensive stats. Xiphos has the added benefit of not impacting the wielder’s damage.
Hakushin Ring	As long as the holder can trigger Electro-Charged, Hakushin Ring offers a valuable DMG Bonus. Additionally, it is craftable, making it completely F2P. Note that the holder has to be on-field to activate the weapon passive.

Below are gear options for higher-investment players. If available, they are recommended over more affordable alternatives, but are not worth pulling solely for Neuvillette teams. As such, they will not be mentioned outside of this section.

Freedom-Sworn

A luxury option, Freedom-Sworn offers a valuable Charged Attack DMG Bonus. The holder has to trigger Elemental Reactions to proc the weapon passive, but this can be done off-field.  Recommended: Kazuha, Lynette, Jean, Kuki Shinobu, Layla.

Elegy for the End, A Thousand Floating Dreams, Key of Khaj-Nisut

Luxury options that can be equipped by a teammate if Neuvillette benefits from the EM. Key of Khaj-Nisut offers extra survivability if run by a shielder or healer that scales with HP, while Elegy for the End buffs any ATK-scaling teammate run alongside Neuvillette. Players with very high investment should note that, since the EM share from Thousand Dreams is stackable and scales badly with refinements, it is better to run multiple copies rather than refine them. Recommended (Elegy): Venti, Collei, Diona. Recommended (Key): Nilou, Kirara, Kuki Shinobu. Recommended (Thousand Dreams): Nahida, Sucrose, Baizhu.

Playstyles and Teams

“Though we live in a world of disarray, I shall undertake to restore all that has been broken.” 

Hypercarry

Neuvillette’s signature playstyle. Hypercarry teams center around maximizing his personal damage, letting him dish out the majority of the team’s DPS. They scale very well with investment into Neuvillette, not only through Constellations and BiS weapons, but also through artifact quality and farming. 

Neuvillette’s hypercarry teams are limited by a lack of options that directly buff his damage, and they often run off-field DPS units instead. However, a strong dedicated buffer does exist in Furina: she offers a hefty DMG Bonus, enables Hydro Resonance for +25% HP, and lowers his ER requirements, making her a staple teammate in this playstyle. That being said, Furina is by no means necessary for Neuvillette’s hypercarry compositions to perform well. She can be substituted for whichever supports and off-field damage dealers are available.

Note that even with Furina, hypercarry Neuvillette still struggles with a lack of access to buffs. Unlike ATK-scaling hypercarries, Neuvillette is unable to take advantage of buffs such as 4pc Noblesse or 4pc Tenacity, Thrilling Tales’ passive, and Bennett’s Flat ATK buff. This increases the value of the buffs he does have access to, such as 4pc VV and any units capable of boosting his damage. Kazuha is especially recommended due to his DMG Bonus.

The remaining team slots can be filled by an offensive flex to contribute additional buffs and their own personal damage, or a defensive flex to provide appreciated interruption resistance and survivability. Both should accommodate Neuvillette’s field time requirements. Geo units and healers can equip 4pc Archaic Petra or 4pc Days Past respectively for valuable buffs. Teammates who can stack Neuvillette’s A1 Passive are also preferable for maximizing DPS, though not required. His C1 makes this less of a concern, and lets players replace the shielder slot for another damage dealer or support.

Team Composition

• Neuvillette deals the majority of the damage, and accommodating him is a priority.
• An Anemo unit with 4pc Viridescent Venerer is strongly recommended.
• If possible, run supports to buff Neuvillette’s damage.
• An off-field damage dealer can slot in as an offensive flex if lacking available supports.
• A shielder can slot in as a defensive flex for players who want interruption resistance.

Notable Teammates

See the Extended Synergies section for a more detailed breakdown.

Example Teams

These are only a small handful of examples. Check the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet for many more team examples and rotations.

A very strong hypercarry variation and one of Neuvillette’s premier teams at both low and high investment. Zhongli and Baizhu perform similarly; Zhongli shreds Elemental RES and can hold 4pc Archaic Petra, while Baizhu stacks Furina’s Fanfare. Lisa is freely available and can slot in as a more accessible alternative that still performs on par with Zhongli and Baizhu. She offers a rare DEF Shred and can hold Prototype Amber to increase Fanfare stacks.

At C2, Baizhu can remain off-field for the entirety of the rotation. At this high level of investment, 4pc Songs of Days Past also becomes a better pick over 4pc Ocean-Hued Clam.

Rotation (Zhongli)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha tEPQ > Zhongli hED > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Baizhu)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha tEPQ > Baizhu Q E or EQ¹ > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

¹EQ lowers Baizhu’s ER requirements, but the timing is tight to ensure his Skill stacks Fanfare. Q E is recommended as it has more leeway.

Rotation (Lisa)
With Prototype Amber:
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha hEPQ > Furina Q > Lisa Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

Without Prototype Amber:
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha Q > Lisa hEQ > Kazuha tEP > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

For players without Kazuha or for those who want a healer, Jean is an excellent pick as she brings comfort and helps stack Fanfare. Fischl batteries and offers great personal damage, while Zhongli offers interruption resistance and RES Shred.

Rotation (Zhongli)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Zhongli hED > Jean EQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Zhongli hED > Jean (N1) E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Fischl)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Jean EQ > Fischl E > Neuvillette C Q E C > Jean (N1) E > Fischl Q > Neuvillette 2[C]

The “original” hypercarry Neuvillette team and a strong variation even with the release of Furina. Fischl takes the place of a buffer to instead battery and deal personal damage. For players without Zhongli, Layla is a more accessible shielder.

Rotation (Zhongli)
Best:
Neuvillette E N1 > Kazuha Q > Zhongli hED > Fischl E > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Zhongli hED > Fischl Q > Neuvillette 2[C]
Simple:
Neuvillette Q > Kazuha tEPQ > Zhongli hED > Fischl E/Q > Neuvillette 2[C] E C

Rotation (Layla)
Neuvillette Q N1 > Kazuha tEP > Layla Q (N1) E > Fischl Q > Neuvillette 2[C] E N3 > Kazuha tEPQ > Layla Q (N1) E > Neuvillette C E C

A variant of Neuvillette’s Furina-less hypercarry team. Instead of Fischl, the team runs Chiori or Albedo as an offensive flex for Geo Resonance. Zhongli’s sturdy shield ensures high uptime on Geo Resonance’s DMG buff and Chiori/Albedo allow for easier Swirl setups than the Fischl variant.

Zhongli should hold 4pc Archaic Petra to let Chiori/Albedo fully build for damage.

Rotation (Albedo)
Neuvillette E > Albedo E N1 > Kazuha Q tEP > Zhongli (Q)¹ hED > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Zhongli N1 (pick up Hydro crystal)² > Neuvillette 2[C]

¹ Optional, to fill time for Neuvillette’s Skill cooldown.
² To refresh 4pc Archaic Petra if equipped.

Rotation (Chiori)
Neuvillette E > Kazuha Q tEP > Zhongli (Q)¹ hED > Chiori 2[E] > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Zhongli N1 (pick up Hydro crystal)² > Neuvillette 2[C]
¹ Optional, to fill time for Neuvillette’s Skill cooldown.
² To refresh 4pc Archaic Petra if equipped.

The Neuvillette-Furina-Zhongli core with 4-star Anemo options that help stack Fanfare. Sayu provides healing, Heizou can hold Prototype Amber, and Lynette has moderate HP fluctuation in her kit with the added benefit of being freely obtainable.

Rotation (Lynette)
Neuvillette E N1 > Furina ED > Lynette Q N1 E > Zhongli N1 hED > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Lynette E N1 > Neuvillette N1 2[C]

Rotation (Sayu)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Zhongli hED > Sayu tEQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Zhongli hED > Sayu N1 E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Heizou)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Zhongli hED > Heizou EQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Zhongli hED > Heizou Q E > Neuvillette 2[C]

The Neuvillette – Furina – Kazuha core with some flex picks who offer utility, damage, and/or buffs. The fourth slot in this team is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of characters depending on who is available.

Rotation (Albedo)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha tEP > Albedo E N1 > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Dori)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Dori E N1 Q > Kazuha tEPQ > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Dehya)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha tEP > Dehya N1 E N1 > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Fischl)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha tEPQ > Furina Q > Fischl E > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Fischl Q > Neuvillette 2[C]

A team that nearly completely sacrifices Neuvillette’s A1. Since the gap between 1 and 2 stacks of Neuvillette’s A1 is less significant than the gap between 2 and 3 stacks, the team still performs on par with other Furina teams. Buff management is simple with Zhongli’s RES Shred, Furina’s DMG Bonus, and Geo Resonance. Zhongli’s sturdy shield ensures high Resonance uptime and comfortable gameplay. 

Zhongli should equip 4pc Archaic Petra to let Chiori/Albedo build fully for damage.

Rotation (Albedo)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Albedo E N1 > Zhongli (Q)¹ hED > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Zhongli N1 (pick up Hydro crystal)² > Neuvillette 2[C]

¹Optional, to fill time for Neuvillette’s Skill cooldown.
²To refresh 4pc Archaic Petra if equipped.

Rotation (Chiori)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Zhongli (Q)¹ hED > Chiori 2[E] > Furina Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Zhongli N1 (pick up Hydro crystal)² > Neuvillette 2[C]

¹Optional, to fill time for Neuvillette’s Skill cooldown.
²To refresh 4pc Archaic Petra if equipped.

These teams are not recommended for players who cannot already comfortably 36-star Spiral Abyss.

As mentioned, the list of characters who can slot in as a flex pick to the Neuvillette-Furina-Kazuha core is a mile long. If a unit can trigger a Hydro-related reaction, remain mostly off-field, and/or optionally equip a Favonius weapon, they can slot in without lowering the team’s damage output enough to significantly impact its ability to clear. Geo characters have the added bonus of holding 4pc Archaic Petra for a legitimate buff, and any healing or HP fluctuation helps stack Fanfare. This has resulted in some comical teams where the flex characters sacrifice their kit and damage for the sake of being a Neuvillette support (™). 

Players who already clear Abyss comfortably can experiment with some of the more unorthodox combinations at their own risk.

Rotation (Navia)
Neuvillette E > Navia Q > Furina ED Q > Navia hE¹ > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Navia hE¹> Neuvillette 2[C]

¹Navia uses her Hold Skill to absorb Crystallize Shards and trigger 4pc Archaic Petra.

Rotation (Lyney)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Lyney Q E > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Lyney C E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Itto)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Itto E N1 > Kazuha tEPQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Itto E N1 > Neuvillette 2[C]

Electro-Charged

On the surface level, Neuvillette’s Electro-Charged teams resemble his hypercarry teams. However, whereas hypercarry teams focus entirely on buffing his personal damage, Electro-Charged teams instead slot in (mainly Electro) off-field damage dealers. Neuvillette here acts as an on-field driver, dealing significant damage with his enhanced Charged Attacks while triggering Beidou’s Burst or Fischl’s A4.

Electro-Charged teams thrive in multi-target scenarios, which lets Neuvillette take full advantage of his AoE capabilities. Nevertheless, they can easily slot in more single-target units if content demands it. Apart from including an Anemo unit to shred enemy RES, Neuvillette’s team compositions are versatile and largely flexible. Fischl is strongly recommended due to her batterying capabilities, but the other slot can be a Hydro unit for buffing and Hydro Resonance or another off-field damage dealer. The team can also run two Electro units, slotting in Beidou or Yae Miko in addition to Fischl. Despite sacrificing Neuvillette’s third A1 stack pre-C1, these Double Electro configurations easily keep up with Electro-Charged teams that fully stack his passive, particularly against multiple targets.

Since Neuvillette forgoes buffers for units with higher personal damage, his teammates deal larger portions of the team’s damage compared to other playstyles. As a result, these teams scale well with more horizontal investment. Keep in mind however that Neuvillette himself still deals the majority of the damage, and it is not recommended to sacrifice buff uptimes or Hydro Swirl setups for the sake of increasing his teammates’ damage. 

Note that despite being referred to as Electro-Charged teams, these teams are not focused around the reaction’s damage. It is not recommended to build EM on Neuvillette nor his teammates.

Team Composition

• Teams can have four different Elements, run Double Electro, or run Double Hydro.
• Off-field damage dealers with low field time and high personal damage are recommended.
• Fischl is highly recommended due to her batterying capabilities and off-field damage.
• An Anemo unit with 4pc VV is beneficial.
• First rotations often need careful setups for 4pc VV and Neuvillette’s A1.

Notable Teammates

See the Extended Synergies section for a more detailed breakdown.

Example Teams

These are only a small handful of examples, visit the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet for many more team examples and rotations.

The classic Double Electro team composition. Fischl deals personal damage while batterying the second Electro unit. Beidou excels in multi-target, while Yae Miko is a solid pick for single-target.

Rotation (Beidou)
Neuvillette Q > Kazuha Q > Beidou EQ > Kazuha tEP > Fischl E > Neuvillette E (N1) 2[C] (N1) > Kazuha tEP > Fischl Q > Beidou E > Neuvillette E C

Rotation (Yae Miko)
With Yae Miko Burst
Neuvillette Q > Kazuha Q > Fischl E > Yae Miko 3[E] > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C] E > Kazuha tEP > Yae Miko Q 3[E] > Fischl Q > Neuvillette C E C

Without Yae Miko Burst
Neuvillette E > Kazuha Q > Yae Miko 3[E] > Fischl E > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Yae Miko 3[E] > Fischl Q > Neuvillette 2[C]

A mid-point between Electro-Charged and hypercarry, with Yelan or Furina providing HP% and DMG%. Yae Miko generally forgoes her Burst so as to not interrupt Neuvillette’s field time. Note that this team lacks interruption resistance.

Rotation (Yelan)
Neuvillette Q > Yae Miko 3[E] > Yelan Q E > Kazuha tEPQ > Neuvillette (N1) E 2[C] > Yae Miko 3[C] > Kazuha tEP > Yelan E > Neuvillette E C

Rotation (Furina)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Kazuha tEPQ > Yae Miko 3[C] > Furina Q > Neuvillette C Q C E > Kazuha tEP > Yae Miko 3[E] > Neuvillette 2[C]

Takes advantage of the synergy between Fischl and Yae Miko to deal strong damage, while Zhongli or Layla offers interruption resistance. Without an Anemo unit, there is no need for complicated Swirl setups, but Zhongli would ideally generate Hydro Crystallize to proc 4pc Archaic Petra’s set effect.

Rotation (Zhongli)
Neuvillette Q (N1) > Zhongli hED > Yae Miko 3[E] > Fischl E > Neuvillette 2[C] E (N1–N3)¹ > Zhongli hED > Fischl Q > Yae Miko Q 3[E] or 3[N1 E] > Neuvillette C E C

¹Adjust NAs so the next Skill is off cooldown, or to catch particles.

Rotation (Layla)
Neuvillette Q > Layla E (N1) > Yae 3[E] > Fischl E > Neuvillette 2[C] E N3¹ > Layla Q E > Yae Q 3[E] or 3[N1 E] > Fischl Q > Neuvillette C E C

¹To catch particles and fill time, all or some NAs can be removed if Skill cooldown allows.

The standard Fischl-Beidou pairing, with different Anemo alternatives for those without Kazuha available.

Rotation (Sucrose)
Neuvillette E N1 > Sucrose N1 EQ > Fischl E > Beidou EQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Sucrose N1 E > Fischl Q > Beidou E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Venti)
Neuvillette E N1 > Venti EQ > Fischl E > Beidou EQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Venti ED > Fischl Q > Beidou E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Lynette)
Neuvillette E N1 > Lynette Q E > Fischl E > Beidou EQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Lynette E > Fischl Q > Beidou E > Neuvillette 2[C]

A team that pairs Fischl with some less common Electro units for those without/unwilling to play Yae Miko or Beidou.

Lisa buffs Neuvillette and Fischl’s damage with her A4 DEF Shred, and should equip Hakushin Ring to further increase their damage. Raiden is considerably less optimal as she neither offers buffs nor deals significant damage with only her Skill.

Rotation (Lisa)
Neuvillette E N1 > Kazuha Q > Lisa Q N1 > Fischl E > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Fischl Q > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Raiden)
Neuvillette E N1 > Kazuha Q > Raiden E N1 > Fischl E > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Fischl Q > Neuvillette 2[C]

Vaporize

In Vaporize teams, Neuvillette can take full advantage of Forward Vape to amplify his already sizable personal damage for impressive DPS output. In addition to their general strength, these teams have also quickly established themselves as solid speedrunning teams. 

Similarly to Neuvillette’s hypercarry teams, his Forward Vaporize teams scale very well with investment into Neuvillette, whether that be through high-quality artifacts or Constellations.

There are primarily two variants of Neuvillette’s Vaporize teams. In his standard Forward Vape teams, a Pyro unit with consistent Elemental application enables Vaporize. In his Burnvape teams, a Dendro applier sustains Burning and allows Neuvillette to Vaporize off the resulting aura. These teams can run Pyro units with much weaker Pyro application as long as they can enable Burning with the Dendro applier. 

Both variations benefit from an Anemo unit, but there are some caveats. Although Anemo units can provide valuable Hydro RES Shred or assist with Pyro application, not all Vaporize teams can take advantage of their inclusion. Depending on teammates, it can be difficult to Swirl Hydro, which renders 4pc VV useless and strongly reduces its value. In teams with sufficient Pyro application to already Vaporize all of Neuvillette’s hits, the Anemo unit’s assistance in providing Pyro application is rendered useless. 

Reverse Vaporize Neuvillette teams also exist, though they are more finicky and less common. Here, Neuvillette focuses on applying Hydro to let Xiangling Vaporize her Pyronado hits. However, his lesser Hydro application struggles to keep up with Xiangling. As a result, it can be hard to control who triggers Vaporize. Regardless, they both have significant enough damage shares that the team deals respectable DPS either way. 

Note that, in Vaporize, Neuvillette’s signature weapon somewhat falls off. While still a very strong option, a high-refinement Sacrificial Jade now pulls ahead of R1 Tome thanks to its EM buff. Players who wish to invest into Vaporize Neuvillette should therefore consider buying a Battle Pass rather than pulling on the weapon banner. This does not mean Neuvillette builds EM — he still runs an HP% Sands, and any EM through substats should only be considered an appreciated bonus.

Team Composition

• It is vital that the team has sufficient Pyro application. Another teammate can slot in to ensure this; Nahida can sustain Burning, a second Pyro unit can assist with Elemental application, or an Anemo unit can Swirl Pyro.
• Hydro Swirls can be inconsistent, which makes an Anemo unit with 4pc VV less necessary.
• When running Xiangling, interruption resistance is appreciated.

Notable Teammates

See the Extended Synergies section for a more detailed breakdown.

Example Teams

These are only a small handful of examples, visit the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet for many more team examples and rotations.

A very standard Vaporize team, with interruption resistance for those who need it. Zhongli can be swapped for Kirara.

Rotation (Zhongli)
4 Charged Attacks:
Neuvillette Q N1 > Zhongli hE(D) > Kazuha tEP > Xiangling Q E(D) > Neuvillette 2[C] E (N1-N3)¹ > Kazuha Q tEP > Zhongli hE(D) > Xiangling E(D) > Neuvillette C E C

¹Optional, to fill time for Neuvillette’s Skill cooldown if needed.

3 Charged Attacks:
Neuvillette Q N1 > Zhongli hE(D) > Kazuha tEP > Xiangling Q E(D) > Neuvillette E 2[C] > Kazuha Q tEP > Xiangling E(D) > Neuvillette E C

Rotation (Kirara)
Neuvillette Q > Kazuha tEP > Kirara Q shE > Xiangling Q ED > Neuvillette 2[C] E N3 > Kazuha tEPQ > Kirara shE > Xiangling ED N3 > Neuvillette C E C

A Burnvape variation with Furina to further increase Neuvillette’s damage. Nahida offers a buff of up to 250 EM and consistent Burning aura, but Baizhu brings a far more comfortable experience and makes up for the loss of Vapes by stacking Fanfare. Since the team produces a decent amount of Dendro Cores, Xiangling can build some EM to increase Burgeon damage.

Rotation (Baizhu)
Neuvillette E > Baizhu EQ > Xiangling Q ED > Furina ED Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Baizhu E (N1) > Xiangling ED (N1) > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Nahida)
Neuvillette E > Nahida E (N1) Q > Xiangling Q ED > Furina ED Q > Neuvillette C E C Q > Nahida E N1C > Xiangling ED (N1) > Neuvillette 2[C]

Dehya and Nahida enable Burnvape without requiring Neuvillette to be within the range of enemy attacks, but Dehya’s lesser Pyro application causes the Burning aura to be less consistent. Kazuha is best for helping with Pyro application, but Lynette is accessible to all players.

Rotation (Kazuha)
Nahida EQ > Neuvillette E N1 Q N1 > Kazuha tEP/hEP Q > Dehya 2[E] > Neuvillette C E 2[C]

Rotation (Lynette)
Nahida N1C EQ > Neuvillette E N1 Q N1 > Lynette E N1 > Dehya 2[E] > Lynette Q N1 > Neuvillette C E 2[C] > Dehya N3 / Lynette E N1¹

¹For C4+ Lynette. Use Dehya N3 otherwise.

Burnvape teams with Xiangling and Nahida can accommodate a variety of flex units. Neuvillette’s limited Hydro application lets Yae Miko trigger both Aggravate and Overloaded for a fun mix of reactions. Ayato’s Hydro application increases the team’s Dendro Core production for a more Burgeon-oriented team.

Rotation (Yae Miko)
Neuvillette E N2 > Yae Miko 3[E] > Nahida EQ > Xiangling Q ED > Neuvillette C E C Q > Yae Miko 3[E] > Xiangling N2 ED > Neuvillette 2[C] (regular-C)¹

¹At the end of the rotation, wait for Nahida’s Skill to run out and perform an unenhanced Charged Attack to ensure maximum stacks on Neuvillette’s A1. This can be skipped at C1, or at C0 in exchange for some damage.

Rotation (Ayato)
Neuvillette E > Nahida N1 E Q > Ayato E N1 Q N1 > Xiangling Q E > Neuvillette C Q E C > Ayato E N1 > Nahida N1C > Xiangling E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Double Geo Vaporize teams substitute the RES Shred from 4pc VV with the DMG% from Geo Resonance and Zhongli’s universal RES Shred. They offer hassle-free gameplay with a sturdy shield, no delicate (or impossible) Swirl setups, and uncomplicated off-field damage dealers.

Albedo uses his Burst every rotation for an EM buff to maximize Neuvillette’s Vaporize damage. As such, the Chiori variant performs slightly worse.

Rotation (Albedo)
Neuvillette E N3 > Zhongli hE N1 > Albedo EQ > Xiangling EQ > Neuvillette C EQ C > Xiangling N1 E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Chiori)
Neuvillette E N3 > Zhongli hE N1 > Xiangling EQ > Chiori 2[E] > Neuvillette C EQ C > Xiangling N1 E > Neuvillette 2[C]

A very accessible team, as Xiangling and Lynette are given to every player and Dehya is a standard banner character. Swapping Lynette for Sucrose increases Neuvillette’s Vaporize damage. Dehya mitigates the issue of Xiangling forcing Neuvillette into the range of enemy attacks. Note that the affordability of the team comes at the price of damage.

Rotation (Sucrose)
Neuvillette Q > Sucrose E > Xiangling Q N1 ED > Dehya 2[E] > Neuvillette C E C N2 > Sucrose EQ > Xiangling N1 ED > Neuvillette C E C

Rotation (Lynette)
Neuvillette Q > Lynette E > Xiangling Q N1 ED > Dehya 2[E] > Neuvillette C E C N2 > Lynette EQ > Xiangling N1 ED > Neuvillette C E C

Hyperbloom

Neuvillette’s Hyperbloom teams shine due to their high damage floors. Their investment requirements to clear Spiral Abyss are lower than his other playstyles, and they can use a wide variety of units. Combined with their flexible and easy rotations, this makes them highly accessible to beginners and more casual players.

Neuvillette acts as an on-field Hydro applier, generating Dendro Cores for an Electro unit to trigger Hyperbloom. His Charged Attacks’ AoE helps balance out the team's single-target nature. Since he does not deal reaction damage, Neuvillette keeps his regular build, contributing significant personal damage instead. Thanks to his rotation freedom and wide variety of available combos, Neuvillette also slots nicely into the more flexible rotations characteristic of Hyperbloom teams. 

Due to his high scalings and subpar Hydro application, Neuvillette still deals a significant portion of the team’s damage even in his Hyperbloom teams. Whereas in traditional Hyperbloom teams the Electro trigger is responsible for the majority of the team's damage, Neuvillette’s Hyperbloom teams rely equally on Hyperbloom damage and his own personal damage. While this does not limit the teams’ DPS output, it necessitates more investment than just leveling the Electro trigger to 90 and building EM. On the other hand, it means the team can take advantage of vertical investment to a larger degree, opening an avenue for those who enjoy the Hyperbloom playstyle but still want to invest into their team.

Keep in mind that Neuvillette’s Hyperbloom teams are slightly restrictive when it comes to teambuilding. As he has no access to off-field Hydro application, he requires both an off-field Hyperbloom trigger (of which there are only two) and an off-field Dendro applier. Although Neuvillette has no source of off-field Elemental application, the downtime in Dendro Core generation is minor and does not make a second Hydro unit necessary.

Team Composition

• A reliable off-field Hyperbloom trigger is strongly recommended.
• The 4pc Deepwood Memories set is mandatory to increase Hyperbloom damage.
• The team requires a Dendro unit with strong, off-field Elemental application.
• A second Hydro unit can supplement Neuvillette’s Hydro application.
• A second Dendro unit can assist with Dendro Core generation.
• Increasing Neuvillette’s DPS can be just as good as increasing Dendro Core production.
• An Anemo unit can buff, but Swirls can be difficult to impossible depending on teammates.

Notable Teammates

See the Extended Synergies section for a more detailed breakdown.

Example Teams

These are only a small handful of examples, visit the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet for many more team examples and rotations.

Raiden and Nahida let Neuvillette attack from a range while Fischl or Beidou supplement the team's damage. Swapping Fischl for Beidou raises the team’s ER reqs., but in exchange Beidou provides interruption resistance and multi-target damage.

Rotation (Fischl)
Nahida E Q > Raiden E > Fischl E > Neuvillette E C Q C > Fischl Q > Neuvillette C E C

Rotation (Beidou)
1st Version:
Neuvillette Q > Raiden E > Nahida E > Beidou EQ > Neuvillette 2[C] E C

2nd Version:
Neuvillette E > Raiden E > Beidou EQ > Nahida E > Neuvillette C Q > Beidou E > Neuvillette E 3[C]

A more comfortable variant. Kirara or Baizhu provides interruption resistance for players who would like some comfort. Kirara’s interruption resistance is better for Neuvillette, but Baizhu offers a Hyperbloom buff and healing.

Rotation (Baizhu)
Raiden E > Nahida E Q > Baizhu EQ > Neuvillette (N1) E (N1) C Q (N1) C > Baizhu E > Neuvillette (N1) E 2[C]

Rotation (Kirara)
Raiden E > Nahida E Q > Kirara shE Q > Neuvillette (N1) E (N1) C Q (N1) C > Kirara shE > Neuvillette (N1) E 2[C]

A strong team. Nahida and Furina ensure high Dendro Core generation, while Furina buffs Neuvillette’s personal damage. 

Since Hyperbloom team slots are highly contested, the only healer option is Shinobu. As a result, players will have to pick between comfort or Furina’s damage. Raiden lets Neuvillette move freely and attack from a range, while Shinobu forces him closer to enemies in exchange for faster Fanfare stacks and increasing the damage from Furina’s pets. Raiden’s long Skill duration also fits better in rotations, compared to Shinobu’s limited uptime and mismatched cooldowns.

Rotation (Raiden)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > Raiden E > Nahida E (N2) Q > Furina Q > Shinobu E > Neuvillette C (N1) E C Q > Nahida E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Kuki Shinobu)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED > (Shinobu Q) > Nahida E Q > Furina Q > Shinobu E > Neuvillette C E C Q > Nahida E > Neuvillette 2[C]

A more affordable alternative that is more accessible for players with a limited roster, but this comes at the price of several caveats. Short Skill durations can make the team’ rotations feel awkward, and both Collei and Shinobu’s limited ranges force Neuvillette close to enemies. 

If available, Dendro Traveler can be swapped for Nahida.

Rotation (Dendro Traveler)
Neuvillette E > Dendro Traveler EQ > Shinobu E > Collei Q E > Neuvillette C E Q C > Dendro Traveler E > Shinobu E > Collei Q E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Nahida)
Neuvillette E > Nahida E Q > Shinobu E > Collei Q E > Neuvillette (N1) C E Q C > Nahida E N1C > Shinobu E > Collei Q E > Neuvillette (N1) 2[C]

Nilou Bloom

Nilou Bloom teams remain a consistently strong option for Hydro and Dendro characters, Neuvillette included. By constantly applying Dendro and Hydro, the team generates Bountiful Cores capable of dealing massive AoE damage. These teams excel in multi-target, where Neuvillette can take full advantage of his Charged Attacks’ AoE. His range further mitigates Nilou Bloom teams’ lack of grouping, while his ability to move during his Charged Attacks lets him reposition himself with ease. As an added bonus, Neuvillette’s Bloom rotations are comparatively simple.

The key to this playstyle is to maintain Bloom uptime. To ensure this, Neuvillette should ideally pair with two Dendro units, as Triple Hydro teams lack Dendro options that can accommodate a Hydro on-fielder. The first Dendro unit will be responsible for the majority of the team’s Dendro application, while the second should provide some form of support. Often a dedicated shielder or healer is preferred, as Neuvillette may struggle to survive solely off his own healing due to Bountiful Cores’ self-damage and his extended field time. 

Notably, Neuvillette does not want to build partial EM in Nilou Bloom teams despite usually having majority ownership. While the hefty damage from Bountiful Cores in AoE traditionally means Nilou’s teammates prioritize maximizing their Bloom damage, Neuvillette’s poor Hydro application limits the amount of Bountiful Core’s produced. Combined with his high Talent multiplier, this makes him a rare case where he still prefers his ordinary HP | Hydro DMG% | CRIT build. Instead, he mainly gets EM through external buffs, with any EM from substats being merely an added bonus.

Team Composition

• Nilou limits her teams to only Dendro and Hydro characters.
• Neuvillette’s Bloom teams are primarily composed of himself, Nilou, and two Dendro units.
• The team needs at least one Dendro unit with consistent and strong Dendro application.
• The other Dendro unit ideally provides some form of support; healing, shielding, buffing, or additional Dendro application.
• Both Dendro units should have low field time requirements to accommodate Neuvillette.

Notable Teammates

See the Extended Synergies section for a more detailed breakdown.

Example Teams

These are only a small handful of examples, visit the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet for many more team examples and rotations.

The premium Neuvillette Bloom team. Nahida provides plenty of Dendro application while Baizhu or Kirara keeps the team alive, offers interruption resistance, and potentially holds 4pc Instructor.

Rotation (Baizhu)
Neuvillette E > Nilou setup > Nahida EQ > Baizhu (N1) EQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Baizhu E (N1) > Neuvillette (N1) 2[C]

Rotation (Kirara)
Nilou setup > Nahida EQ > Kirara Q shE > Neuvillette E C Q C > Kirara shE > Neuvillette C E C > Nahida N1C

A cheaper variant. Dendro Traveler takes Nahida’s place as the Dendro applier, and either Kirara or Yaoyao acts as the sustain. Kirara has the advantage of offering interruption resistance, but Yaoyao provides some minor Dendro application.

Rotation (Kirara)
Neuvillette E (N1) > Nilou setup > Kirara Q shE > Dendro Traveler EQ > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kirara shE > Dendro Traveler E (N1) > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Yaoyao)
Neuvillette E (N1) > Nilou setup > Yaoyao E > Dendro Traveler E N1 Q > Neuvillette C Q E C > Dendro Traveler E N1 > Neuvillette 2[C]

More skilled players can forgo the defensive slot entirely and run a second Dendro applier. It's strongly recommended to at least run Prototype Amber on Nahida, if not on both her and Neuvillette.

Rotation (Dendro Traveler)
Nilou setup > Nahida E N1 Q > Dendro Traveler EQ > Neuvillette E C Q C > Dendro Traveler E N1 > Neuvillette C E C > Nahida N1C

Rotation (Collei)
Nilou setup > Nahida E N1 Q > Collei EQ > Neuvillette E C Q C > Collei E > Neuvillette E C E

Freeze

Freeze teams take advantage of Neuvillette’s Hydro application to maintain Freeze uptime when paired with one or more Cryo units. His strong personal damage makes him a more offensive alternative to more commonly used Hydro appliers, while Freeze’s ability to lock enemies in place lets him utilize his Charged Attacks’ AoE to the fullest. Frozen enemies can also neither move nor fight back, which opens a more comfortable playing experience for those who find maneuvering in Neuvillette’s Charged Attack state tedious, or those who would otherwise be unable to run shielderless C0 Neuvillette. 

However, Neuvillette is unable to take advantage of most buffs used in Freeze teams (e.g., TTDS, 4pc Tenacity, 4pc Noblesse), and though he compensates by pairing with off-field damage dealers, these are still teams that trade DPS for comfort. This playstyle is also limited by a lack of viable Cryo teammates, as most Freeze teams utilize on-field Cryo damage dealers with off-field Hydro appliers. Neuvillette requires Cryo teammates who function primarily from off-field, of which there are limited options that all come with caveats.

Freeze teams also struggle when faced with unfreezable enemies, Neuvillette’s teams being no exception. While not running 4pc Blizzard Strayer means his damage does not suffer significantly from enemies not being Frozen, lack of crowd control is still a damage loss, especially if relying on Freeze to run shielderless Neuvillette. As a result, Neuvillette’s pure Freeze teams are generally among his lowest-damage teams, relying more on the individual units’ strengths rather than any inherent synergy.

Freeze still offers a fun and viable alternative for those interested in trying a different playstyle. The introduction of Furina has also opened for a subset of Neuvillette’s Freeze playstyle that functions largely as ordinary hypercarry teams, slotting in Furina and another buffer, but with a Cryo unit in the fourth slot. Buffing and supporting Neuvillette’s personal damage takes priority, with Freeze uptime being largely a bonus. These teams do not suffer from the same lower damage ceiling as Neuvillette’s other teams and instead perform more on par with his hypercarry teams.

Team Composition

• Double Cryo or Double Hydro are the most common team compositions.
• At least one Cryo unit with off-field Elemental application is required.
• An Anemo unit with 4pc VV to improve damage is strongly recommended.
• A second Cryo unit can improve Freeze uptime and help make ER requirements more manageable.
• A second Hydro unit (mainly Furina) can improve damage at the price of Freeze uptime.

Notable Teammates

See the Extended Synergies section for a more detailed breakdown.

Example Teams

These are only a small handful of examples, visit the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet for many more team examples and rotations.

One of Neuvillette’s stronger Freeze teams. Furina brings DMG% and HP%, while Ganyu or Rosaria enable Freeze. Going without a healer or shielder becomes less risky with Freeze’s crowd control.

Rotation (Ganyu)
Furina ED > Neuvillette E > Kazuha Q > Ganyu EQ > Furina Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Ganyu E > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Rosaria)
Furina ED > Neuvillette E > Kazuha Q > Rosaria Q E > Furina Q > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Rosaria E (N1) > Neuvillette 2[C]

Double Cryo variants with Shenhe taking advantage of her Charged Attack DMG Bonus and Icy Quill effect while lowering Cryo teammates’ ER reqs. The Ganyu variant has higher Freeze uptime, but it becomes harder to refresh Hydro VV.

Rotation (Rosaria)
Neuvillette E > Kazuha tE(P) > Shenhe hE > Rosaria EQ > Neuvillette C > Kazuha tE(P) > Neuvillette E C Q > Kazuha tE(P) > Shenhe hE > Rosaria EQ > Neuvillette C > Kazuha tE(P) > Neuvillette C

Rotation (Ganyu)
Neuvillette E > Kazuha tE(P) Q > Shenhe Q hE > Ganyu EQ > Kazuha tE(P) > Neuvillette C E C Q > Kazuha tEP > Shenhe hE > Ganyu EQ > Neuvillette 2[C]

Another strong variant, Furina buffs Neuvillette’s personal damage while Charlotte enables Freeze and increases the damage of Furina’s pets. Kazuha is preferable, but Lynette is accessible to all players.

Rotation (Kazuha)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Kazuha tEPQ > Charlotte E(Q) > Neuvillette C Q E C > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C]

Rotation (Lynette)
Neuvillette E > Furina ED Q > Lynette Q E > Charlotte E(Q) > Neuvillette C Q E C > Lynette E > Neuvillette 2[C]

A midpoint between Freeze and hypercarry, Shenhe and Kazuha’s Cryo-absorbed Burst enable some Freeze uptime, but the DMG Bonuses they provide are the main focus. Rosaria can swap in as a more accessible option; this increases Freeze uptime but loses Shenhe’s Charged Attack DMG Bonus.

Rotation (Shenhe)
Neuvillette Q > Kazuha tEPQ > Zhongli hED > Shenhe hE N1 > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C] E > Kazuha tEPQ > Zhongli hED > Shenhe hE N1 > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C E C

Rotation (Rosaria)
Neuvillette Q > Kazuha tEPQ > Zhongli hED > Rosaria EQ > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette 2[C] E > Kazuha tEPQ > Zhongli hED > Rosaria EQ > Kazuha tEP > Neuvillette C E C

An odd team with little apparent synergy. Thanks to Ayaka’s personal DPS, the Double Cryo damage output is comparatively good, but the team lacks some functionality that makes it hard to recommend unless for personal enjoyment. 

The Furina variant performs better, but falls behind compared to Neuvillette’s other Furina Freeze teams.

Rotation (Shenhe)
Shenhe tE Q > Neuvillette E > Kazuha tEPQ > Ayaka ED (N1) Q > Shenhe hE > Neuvillette C E Q > Kazuha tEP > Ayaka E > Neuvillette 3[C]

Rotation (Furina)
Furina ED > Neuvillette Q > Kazuha tEPQ > Furina Q > Ayaka E D Q > Neuvillette E 2[C] > Kazuha tEP > Ayaka D E C > Neuvillette E C

Teammate Appendix

“…You have shown yourself to be trustworthy, and you have no problematic entanglements with Fontaine’s local factions. Therefore, I would be pleased to journey with you.” 

This section is meant to be used as a reference for players after choosing which units they want to play with Neuvillette. Please do not feel obligated to read everything in the synergy tables.

Check out the Neuvillette Rotation Sheet for example teams and rotations, and Gearing Neuvillette’s Supports for a more detailed gearing breakdown (including higher-investment options). For characters whose builds don’t change with Neuvillette, check out their linked guides for more build information. Note that characters are listed alphabetically and not according to synergy.

Credits

Author: caramielle.

Calculations: caramielle., kolvii

Editors: cuppacote, idkanonymized, polomo, leah2212, kolvii

TC Contributors: kolvii, charliex3000, idkanonymized, caxia5, .tokkitsune, cynematic, haafr, clevernt, nikatosaurus

Transcribers: bunnycookie, alehannita

References

• Neuvillette Rotation Sheet by caramielle.
• Neuvillette Mastersheet by caramielle.
• Neuvillette Artifacts by kolvii.

Changelog

• 08/04/2024 - Lisa added to Hypercarry, Electro-Charged, and Hyperbloom; Lisa blurb rewritten and moved in teammate appendix; GMC blurb added to teammate appendix; Lisa added to existing Neuvillette — Furina — Kazuha — Zhongli/Baizhu example team; rotation notation for Baizhu EQ vs Q E added to said example team