Nefer Guide – Genshin Impact’s First Lunar-Bloom Dendro DPS (Version 6.1)

Genshin Impact’s Version 6.1 introduces Nefer, a 5-star Dendro character from the mysterious Nod-Krai region. Unlike any other Dendro unit so far, Nefer’s kit revolves around the brand-new Lunar-Bloom reaction, making her a groundbreaking on-field DPS with unique mechanics, high damage potential, and notable trade-offs.

If you’re planning to pull for her, here’s everything you need to know about Nefer’s kit, mechanics, and role in the evolving meta.

Who is Nefer?

Nefer is a main Dendro DPS wielding a Catalyst. She specializes in transforming traditional Bloom reactions into Lunar-Blooms, generating her own damage system through Verdant Dew stacks. This makes her stand apart from Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon teams, while opening up a brand-new gameplay style centered on Lunar mechanics.

Nefer’s Core Mechanics

Lunar-Bloom Passive

Any Bloom reaction in the party is converted into Lunar-Bloom, a new reaction unique to Nefer.
Unlike traditional Bloom, Lunar-Bloom does not create Dendro Cores.
Instead, triggering a Lunar-Bloom generates Verdant Dew stacks, which Nefer can consume to unleash devastating damage.

Elemental Skill

Consumes Verdant Dew stacks to fire empowered Dendro projectiles.
These attacks scale with Elemental Mastery and CRIT stats, a major shift from traditional reaction mechanics.

Elemental Burst

Deals AoE Dendro DMG while shredding enemy Dendro RES, amplifying both Nefer’s own Lunar-Bloom procs and her team’s Dendro damage output.
Burst uptime creates a high-damage rotation window where Nefer can consistently land six-digit crits.

Lunar-Bloom Damage Explained

Nefer’s damage profile changes how Bloom-style reactions work in Genshin Impact:

Reaction Damage Can Crit: Lunar-Bloom is the first reaction mechanic that benefits from both Elemental Mastery and CRIT stats.
Verdant Dew Scaling: Each Dew stack boosts Nefer’s Skill and Charged Attack multipliers, rewarding consistent Hydro application in her team.
Bigger AoE Radius: Lunar-Bloom detonations have a wider hitbox than regular Blooms, allowing Nefer to deal significant damage to groups of enemies.

This hybrid EM + CRIT scaling system means her builds look very different compared to standard reaction-based characters.

Best Build for Nefer

Artifacts

Night of the Sky’s Unveiling (New Set): Perfect for hybrid EM + CRIT scaling.
Alternative: A mix of EM-focused and Crit-focused sets depending on substat quality.

Weapons

A yet-to-be-confirmed signature Catalyst is expected in 6.1.
Until then, prioritize weapons with EM, CRIT DMG, or Dendro DMG Bonus stats.

Stats Priority

Elemental Mastery → CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG → Dendro DMG Bonus.
Unlike classic Bloom builds, ATK% is less important here.

Best Team Comps

Since Nefer blocks traditional Dendro Core generation, she cannot be used with Nilou’s Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon teams. Instead, she shines in Lunar-Bloom–focused lineups:

Hydro Partners: Fast appliers like Lauma or Xingqiu keep Lunar-Bloom triggers flowing.
Dendro Supports: Nahida (for EM boost) or Aino (new Nod-Krai synergy) improve reaction uptime.
Flex Slot: Buffer/healer/shielder such as Zhongli or Baizhu.

Example Team

Nefer + Lauma + Nahida + Zhongli

Nefer stays on-field as the main DPS.
Lauma ensures rapid Hydro application.
Nahida boosts Elemental Mastery.
Zhongli provides shields and universal RES shred.

Meta Position

Nefer is a specialist DPS. She offers:

✅ Huge personal damage via Lunar-Bloom crit scaling.
✅ Wider AoE damage radius than Bloom.
✅ Unique EM + CRIT synergy unseen in other reaction builds.

But she also comes with drawbacks:

❌ Incompatible with Nilou Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon teams.
❌ Locks you into Lunar-Bloom playstyle with limited team flexibility.
❌ Relies heavily on Hydro partners for consistency.

This makes her a high-risk, high-reward DPS—a must-pull for players who enjoy experimenting with new mechanics, but potentially awkward for those who prefer the flexibility of classic Bloom/Hydro teams.

Final Thoughts

Nefer isn’t just another Dendro DPS—she represents a new era of Genshin combat design with Lunar-Bloom reactions. Her gameplay revolves around building and consuming Verdant Dew stacks, crit-scaling reaction damage, and reshaping how Dendro interacts with Hydro.

For players willing to adapt to her unique kit, Nefer could become a meta-defining DPS in Version 6.1 and beyond. But if you’re attached to existing Bloom-based archetypes, you may find her limitations restrictive.

Either way, Nefer is set to redefine how we think about Dendro reactions in Genshin Impact.

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