After years of waiting, we finally get Genshin Impact's Nicole as a character we can pull. She's the first playable member of the Hexenzirkel group, debuting in the Nod-Krai story's patches. Also known as the Silent "Mage" and the Voiceless "Angel", she uses the pyro element and is sure to set our teams on fire.
All the new Genshin Impact codes are in our guide, giving you free primogems and other helpful materials. You can also check our Genshin Impact tier list to see where each character ranks.
Here's everything in our Genshin Impact Nicole guide:
What's the best Nicole build?
| Rarity | ★★★★★ |
| Element | Pyro |
| Weapon type | Catalyst |
| Best weapon | Angelos' Heptades |
| Best artifact set | Celestial Gift |
| Main stats | Attack, energy recharge |
What are the best teams for Nicole in Genshin Impact?
You can use Nicole in a wide variety of teams. Her 'best' team is as a pyro applicator alongside Varka and Durin, but you can use her in almost any team that requires pyro. She also excels in Hexerei-based teams, due to her associated skill.
Here are some examples of Nicole's best teams:
 Nicole |
 Varka |
 Durin |
 Prune |
Nicole |
 Lohen |
Durin |
 Emilie |
Nicole |
 Arlecchino |
 Fischl |
 Chevreuse |
What are the best weapons for Nicole?
The best weapon for Nicole is the five-star catalyst, Angelos' Heptades. This is available on the banner at the same time as Nicole.
You can also use the Skyward Atlas, Favonius Codex, or Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers if you don't have the gems for her signature weapon.
- Angelos' Heptades - limited five-star
- Skyward Atlas - standard five-star
- Favonius Codex - four-star
What are the best artifacts for Nicole?
The best artifact set for Nicole is the Celestial Gift. This fits her kit perfectly. We all know what it's like to farm artifacts, though, so you can safely use Noblesse Oblige or any two-piece attack-boosting set in place of it.
These are the best sets for Nicole:
- Celestial Gift - four-piece set
- Noblesse Oblige - four-piece set
When picking each artifact, prioritize options with the following stats as main and sub-stat options:
- Attack
- Energy recharge
What are Nicole's priority skills?
You should focus on upgrading Nicole's elemental skill first, then her ultimate. After that, you can focus on the other skills in their kit.
How do I activate Nicole's Hexerei skill?
To get Nicole's Hexerei skill - Light in the Darkness - to work, you need to complete her associated Witch's Homework, and then have at least two Hexerei characters in the team.
We recommend using Nicole with Varka, Durin, Mona, Fischl, Lohen, Klee, or Prune.
Who are Nicole's voice actors?
Nicole's voice actors in Genshin Impact are as follows:
- English - Sophie Shad
- Chinese - Yun He Zhui
- Japanese - Toyoguchi Megumi
- Korean - Lee So-eun
Sophie Shad, the English voice actor, also has roles in Aether Gazer and Arknights, while Toyoguchi Megumi voices Persona 3's Yukari Takeba.