Ningguang is the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, a group that controls the commerce in Liyue Harbor. Possibly the richest person inGenshin Impact, she has a lot of duties to fulfill and lives in the Jade Chamber above land.

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As a4-Star Geo character, Ningguang can play the role of Main DPS due to her high Geo DMG, and ability to protect herself with a shield from her Elemental Skill. Here’s how you can build her to her maximum potential.

Ningguang’s Best Build & Artifact Sets

Ningguang best suits the role of a Main DPS, so you’ll want to focus onincreasing her damage as much as possible with her artifact set.Most of her damage will come from herElemental Burst,which deals Geo DMG to nearby and far opponents. Here is the best artifact sets to enhance her abilities.

2-Set Of Gladiator’s Finale & 2-Set Of Archaic Petra

A 2-Set of Gladiator’s Finale will give Ningguang a bonus of 18 percent to her ATK. A 2-Set of Archaic Petra will then give her a bonus of 15 percent to her Geo DMG. Mixing these two artifact sets together will give Ningguang the most straightforward boost to her overall damage.You’ll be able to cast powerful Elemental Bursts and utilize her Normal Attack while she is on the field.When building this set, here’s the main stats and substats to look for.

Sands of Eon

CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, Energy Recharge

Goblet of Eonothem

Geo DMG Bonus

Circlet of Logos

CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate

Increasing Ningguang’s ATK and CRIT Stats will allow you to get the most out of her damage when she is on the field.This will buff her Normal Attack and Elemental Burst, which is where the vast majority of her damage will come from.Energy Recharge can be useful as well to make sure her Elemental Burst is readily available.

Image of the character Ningguang with the Gladiator’s Finale and Archaic Petra 2-Sets in Genshin Impact.

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Ningguang’s Best 5-Star & 4-Star Weapons

Ningguang is open to using any weapons that willincrease her damage with stats such as ATK, CRIT Rate, or CRIT DMG.Depending on what you’re lacking in your artifact build for her, there’s a weapon that will be the most ideal for your own Ningguang. Here are some of the best options available to choose.

5-Star Weapons: Skyward Atlas & Lost Prayer To The Sacred Winds

Skyward Atlas will give Ningguang a base increase of 7.2 percent to her ATK. Its Bonus Skill will increase her Elemental DMG Bonus by 12 percent. Normal Attack hits will have a 50 percent chance to earn the favor of the clouds, which actively seeks out nearby enemies to attack for 15 seconds, dealing 160 percent ATK DMG. This can only occur once every 30 seconds.Skyward Atlas is great for buffing Ningguang’s ATK and strengthening her Normal Attacks.

Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds will increase Ningguang’s CRIT Rate by a base amount of 7.2 percent. Its Bonus Skill will increase Movement SPD by 10 percent. When in battle, Ningguang will gain an 8 percent Elemental DMG Bonus every 4 seconds, with a maximum of 4 stacks. This will last until Ningguang falls or leaves the field.This weapon will greatly increase the amount of CRIT Hits that Ningguang creates, so you’re able to deal massive damage.

Image of the character Ningguang in a cutscene for Genshin Impact.

4-Star Weapons: The Widsith & Mappa Mare

The Widsith will give Ningguang a base increase of 12 percent to her CRIT DMG. Its Bonus Skill will allow Ningguang to gain a random theme song for 10 seconds when she takes the field. This can only occur once every 30 seconds. Recitative: Increase ATK by 60 percent, Aria: Increase all Elemental DMG by 48 percent, Interlude: Increase Elemental Mastery by 240.The Widsith is one of the few 4-Star weapons that will boost a character’s CRIT DMG, so if you are lucky enough to have this weapon, it’s a great option for increasing Ningguang’s damage.

Mappa Mare will give Ningguang a base increase of 36 to her Elemental Mastery. Its Bonus Skill will grant Ningguang an Elemental DMG Bonus of 8 percent for 10 seconds after she triggers an Elemental Reaction. This has a maximum of 2 stacks.Mappa Mare is the best Free-to-Play option for Ningguang, especially due to its Bonus Skill to increase her Elemental DMG.The increase to Elemental Mastery won’t be as beneficial for Ningguang, but its Bonus Skill will make up for this.

Split image of the characters Zhongli, Kokomi, and Albedo in wish banners for Genshin Impact.

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Ningguang’s Best Team Compositions

When choosing the right team for Ningguang, it’s important tokeep her in a largely Geo team since she can buff their Geo DMG with her Elemental Skill.To verify this talent doesn’t go to waste, we have put together the best teams for theGeo Main DPS.

5-Star Team

Ningguang will lead this team as the Main DPS, and alsogive Zhongli and Albedo a buff to their Geo DMG to increase their overall damage output.Kokomi will assist in providing healing and take out any characters who have Elemental Shields that need breaking.

Character Type and Benefits

Sub-DPS/Support, Can provide additional Geo DMG through Elemental Burst and create shield for team.

Sub-DPS, Can provide additional Geo DMG through Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst.

Support, Can provide healing for the team and break through Elemental Shields.

4-Star Team

This team will havethe same effect as the 5-Star team where Ningguang will lead as the Main DPS while providing Geo DMG buffs to Noelle and Gorou.Gorou will also provide buffs to the team with DEF and Geo DMG, andBennett will be there to heal the team on-field and increase their ATK.

Sub-DPS, Can provide additional Geo DMG and provide shielding through Elemental Skill.

Support, Can provide DEF and Geo DMG buff to entire team.

Support and Healer, Can provide an ATK Buff and consistent healing with Elemental Burst.

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