Comprehensive Ningguang guide for Genshin Impact. Learn Ningguang's best build, hangout, and the best team for this 4-Star Geo DPS Catalyst user.
Table of Contents
Character Guide & Tier
Best Build
Best Weapon
Best Artifacts
Best Team Comp
Ascension & Talent Materials
How To Use Skills
Constellation & Weapon Priority
Talent Multipliers & Passive Details
Lore & Story
Ningguang Related Articles
Best Build
Best Team
Specialty
Story Quest
Ningguang Tier & Review
Rarity
Element
Weapon
Geo
Catalyst
How To Get?
- Available in all Banners at a low drop rate- Can be bought with Masterless Starglitter at Paimon's Bargains shop
Tier & Rating
Overall Tier
C
On-Field
Off-Field
DPS
Support
Sustain
C
-
B
-
-
**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest. Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D
** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations
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Strengths & Weakness Of Ningguang
Strengths
- Powerful Charged Attack especially when there are max Star Jade. - Can increase Geo DMG & block enemy projectiles with her Elemental Skill - Low energy cost for Elemental Burst - Does not rely on reactions to deal maximum damage.
Weakness
- Fairly slow movements as a Main DPS and has difficulty dodging. - Requires a fairly high amount of investment in End-Game
▼ Details about Ningguang below.
Ningguang Best Build
Ningguang Main DPS
Weapon
Lost Prayer To The Sacred Winds
Substitute
1. Memory Of Dust 2. Kagura's Verity 3. Solar Pearl 4. Dodoco Tales (F2P) 5. Eye Of Perception
1. CRIT Rate or DMG 2. ATK% 3. Energy Recharge 4. Flat ATK
Recommended Team
Use Skill & Burst Then Switch
Ningguang has a great Burst that can deal successive Geo DMG to an enemy including a small AoE around the target. This build focuses on quickswap after she has unleashed her abilities.
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Ningguang Best Weapon
Ningguang Main DPS Weapon
Best Weapons For Main DPS Build
Weapon
Details
Best
Lost Prayer To The Sacred Winds
CRIT Rate 33.1% (Lvl. 90) - CRIT Rate makes it convenient to achieve good CRIT stat ratio - Gain stacks that give Elemental DMG Bonus the longer Ningguang stays on the field (max 4 stacks) └ Disappears when switching Ningguang out or when she dies
2nd
Memory Of Dust
ATK 49.6% (Lvl. 90) - ATK% increases overall damage └ Stacks give additional ATK% (max 4 stacks) - Can strengthen shield from Crystallize reaction └ ATK can be increased further while protected by a shield
3rd
Kagura's Verity
CRIT DMG 66.2% (Lvl. 90) - CRIT DMG makes it convenient to achieve good CRIT stat ratio - Stacks can increase Elemental Skill DMG upon using Elemental Skill (max 3 stacks) └ Gain Elemental DMG Bonus when stacks are at max └ Can be maximized with C2 Ningguang
4th
Solar Pearl
CRIT Rate 27.6% (Lvl. 90) - CRIT Rate makes it convenient to achieve good CRIT stat ratio - Normal Attack increases Elemental Skill & Burst DMG and vice versa - Guaranteed to get from Battle Pass
F2P
Dodoco Tales
ATK 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - ATK% increases overall damage - Normal Attack increases Charged Attack DMG and vice versa └ Fits the playstyle of Ningguang as main DPS
5th
Eye Of Perception
ATK 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - ATK% increases overall damage - Can periodically produce a bolt that bounces and deals additional damage from one enemy to another (max 4 enemies)
F2P
Twin Nephrite
CRIT Rate 15.6% (Lvl. 90) - CRIT Rate makes it convenient to achieve good CRIT stat ratio - Easy to refine & upgrade since it is 3*
Aim For CRIT Stat & Damage Multipliers
Every projectile, from Normal & Charged Attack to Elemental Skill & Burst, can deal powerful damage to the enemy. While CRIT stat is undoubtedly the best stat for every main DPS, it is also great to use a catalyst that can provide a lot of damage multipliers.
Nigguang Support Weapon
Best Weapons For Support Build
Weapon
Details
Best
Skyward Atlas
ATK 33.1% (Lvl. 90) - Increases Elemental DMG - ATK% increases overall damage - During Normal Attack, has a chance to summon a wisp that can deal additional damage periodically
2nd
The Widsith
CRIT DMG 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - CRIT DMG makes it convenient to achieve good CRIT stat ratio - Random passives can be maximized with quick swap └ The passive that gives ATK% & Elemental DMG buff are both great for Ningguang
3rd
Favonius Codex
Energy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90) - ER substat is convenient for Burst uptime - Chance to provide more Energy periodically upon CRIT Hits └ Good battery for other characters in the team
F2P
Mappa Mare
Elemental Mastery 110 (Lvl. 90) - Stacks give Elemental DMG Bonus (max 2 stacks) - Craftable which makes it easier to refine ※ Keep in mind that EM substat is useless for Ningguang
F2P
Prototype Amber
HP 41.3% (Lvl. 90) - Recover a small amount of HP & Energy - Craftable which makes it easier to refine ※ Keep in mind that HP substat is useless for Ningguang
F2P
Thrilling Tales Of Dragon Slayers
HP 35.2% (Lvl. 90) - Can provide ATK% buff periodically to the next character that takes the field - Easy to refine & upgrade since it is 3* ※ Keep in mind that HP substat is useless for Ningguang
Quick Swap Playstyle Can Deal Powerful Damage
Since this playstyle is a quick swap, it is good to invest with catalysts that do not require Ningguang to be on the field for too long. For instance, the best & 2nd in the list are fit for a quick swap playstyle while the remaining can provide support to the other characters in the team.
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Ningguang Best Artifacts
Ningguang Main DPS Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Main DPS Build
Details
Best
Nighttime Whispers In The Echoing Woods [4-piece]
Substitute 1
Archaic Petra [2-piece]Any ATK% [2-piece]
Substitute 2
Any ATK% [2-piece]Any ATK% [2-piece]
Recommended Artifact Stats
Main: Flat HP Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
DPS Ningguang scales on ATK and Geo DMG. Using an artifact set that can increase both works great for Ningguang. Since she actively uses her Elemental Skill in battle, Nighttime Whispers is a great option for her.
Ningguang Burst DPS Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Burst DPS Build
Details
Best
Archaic Petra [2-piece]Noblesse Oblige [2-piece]
Substitute 1
Noblesse Oblige [4-piece]
Recommended Artifact Stats
Main: Flat HP Sub: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Use A Complete Noblesse Oblige If You Want A Buffer
Whenever Ningguang uses her Burst, the effect of 4-piece Noblesse Oblige gives ATK% buff to everyone in the team. Only use a complete Noblesse Oblige if you do not have another character that uses it in the team since the buff does not stack.
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Ningguang Best Team Comp
Premium Team For Ningguang
DPS
Support
Support
Sub-DPS
Ningguang
Xilonen
Bennett
Furina
Details
- Xilonen can buff the two main sources of DMG in this team, Furina's off-field Hydro DMG and Ningguang's Geo DMG. - Bennett can buff the ATK of Ningguang so she can deal more damage as an ATK-scaling DPS. - Furina can boost the team's damage with Fanfare stacks and her HP drain is offset by Bennett and Xilonen's Healing.
Other Characters That Works With Ningguang
Character
Sub
Details
Xilonen
Zhongli
- Zhongli is able to reduce the Geo DMG RES of enemies when his shield is active.- His shield can be used for Geo Resonance's damage buff and shred Geo DMG RES further.
Bennett
Kujou Sara
- Reserve this spot for a damage-boosting support.- Sara is able to buff ATK like Bennett but other buffers can be used.
Furina
YelanPyro Traveler
- Both are able to buff damage increase.- You can choose to bring a healer that can hold Thrilling Tales instead.
Free-To-Play Party
DPS
Sub-DPS
Support
Sub-DPS
Ningguang
Kachina
Bennett
Xingqiu
Details
- Kachina can hold Scroll set and use it to buff the damage from Ningguang and Xingqiu. - Bennett can buff Ningguang's ATK and heal her as well. - Xingqiu can reduce the damage taken by Ningguang and provide additional damage through his Burst's off-field Hydro damage.
Ningguang Ascension Materials
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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80
Prithiva Topaz Sliver x 1 Prithiva Topaz Fragment x 9 Prithiva Topaz Chunk x 9 Recruit's Insignia x 18 Sergeant's Insignia x 30 Lieutenant's Insignia x 12Glaze Lily x 108Basalt Pillar x 26
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90
Prithiva Topaz Sliver x 1 Prithiva Topaz Fragment x 9 Prithiva Topaz Chunk x 9 Prithiva Topaz Gemstone x 6 Whopperflower Nectar x 18 Shimmering Nectar x 30 Energy Nectar x 36Glaze Lily x 168Basalt Pillar x 46
Glaze Lily Farm Route
Glaze Lily Farm Route
Glaze Lily Location & Farming Route
Talent Materials For Ningguang
Level 1
Default
Level 2
Teachings of Gold x3 Recruit's Insignia x6
Level 3
Guide to Prosperity x2 Sergeant's Insignia x3
Level 4
Guide to Prosperity x4 Sergeant's Insignia x4
Level 5
Guide to Prosperity x6 Sergeant's Insignia x6
Level 6
Guide to Prosperity x9 Sergeant's Insignia x9
Level 7
Philosophies of Prosperity x4 Lieutenant's Insignia x4 Spirit Locket of Boreas x1
Level 8
Philosophies of Prosperity x6 Lieutenant's Insignia x6 Spirit Locket of Boreas x1
Level 9
Philosophies of Prosperity x12 Lieutenant's Insignia x9 Spirit Locket of Boreas x2
Level 10
Philosophies of Prosperity x16 Lieutenant's Insignia x12 Spirit Locket of Boreas x2 Crown of Insight x1
Level 11
Unlocked via Constellation
Level 12
Unlocked via Constellation
Level 13
Unlocked via Constellation
Ningguang 's Recommended Talent Priority
Talent
Level Up Priority
Normal Attack: Sparkling Scatter
★★★★・
Jade Screen (Elemental Skill)
★★★★・
Starshatter (Elemental Burst)
★★★★★
Ningguang Skill Guide & How To Use Ningguang
Recommended Rotation For Ningguang
Recommended Rotation
1
Use Elemental Skill, then pass through its veil
2
Spam normal attacks until you get 3 Star Jades. Unleash Charged Attack for additional damage
3
If Elemental Skill is still active, pass through it again then use Elemental Burst. Ideal to use Burst when you also have 3 Star Jades
4
Return to no.1
Uses Of Ningguang's Elemental Skill
Creates A Protective Veil Against Projectiles
Besides the Geo buff, the veil can also protect characters from incoming projectiles. However, because the Skill can be destroyed, this is not a reliable way of escaping enemy attacks.
Amplifies Geo Damage
A character that passes through the veil of Ningguang's Elemental Skill receives Geo DMG bonus. This is a set-up ability and should be used before going on the offensive.
Additional Projectiles Upon Using Elemental Burst
While the veil is active, it retracts and produces additional projectiles when Ningguang has used Elemental Burst.
Uses Of Ningguang's Elemental Burst
Explosive Geo Burst Damage
Ningguang's Elemental Burst is a purely offensive ability. Unleash it as much as you can with the right set-up to get the most out of it.
Constellation 6 Greatly Increases The Damage Created
At Constellation 6, Ningguang's Elemental Burst will create 6 Star Jades that will greatly increase the damage of your next charged attack through its raw power.
Normal Attack & Charge Attack Is The Main Source Of Damage
When using Ningguang as a DPS, most of the damage will come from the combination of Normal Attacks and Charged Attacks.
Perform 3 Normal Attacks Then Use Charged Attack
Every Normal Attack that hit the enemies will create Star Jades. You can unleash these jades by using Charged Attack.
Should You Pull for Ningguang's Constellation Or Best Weapon?
Aim For C6 if You're Able To
Constellation Priority
C6 > C2
C6 Is Ideal For Damage
If you have the means to do, Ningguang's C6 will be her best constellation performance-wise as a Geo DPS character, since this allows Starshatter to generate more Star Jades, further improving the damage output from one Charge Attack. Getting her to C6 is the ideal scenario, but you can settle for her C2, due to her Skill cooldown reset allowing you to combo a Skill, then Burst, then Skill again, which is a nice boost to her damage per rotation while also lowering her Energy requirements.
Ningguang's damage may not be as impressive as other characters in the same niche, but if you would really want to invest in her and want to see her perform decently outside of investing into her weapon and premiere supports, then her constellations are going to be the first step. As a note, always consider your preferences and fund availability prior to pulling.
Ningguang's Constellations & Effects
Rating
Constellation Effect
★★★・・
C1: Piercing FragmentsWhen a Normal Attack hits, it deals AoE DMG.
★★★★・
C2: Shock EffectWhen Jade Screen is shattered, its CD will reset.Can occur once every 6s.
★★★・・
C3: Majesty Be The Array Of StarsIncreases the Level of Starshatter by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★・・・・
C4: Exquisite Be The Jade, Outshining All BeneathJade Screen increases nearby characters' Elemental RES by 10%.
★・・・・
C5: Invincible Be The Jade ScreenIncreases the Level of Jade Screen by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★★★★★
C6: Grandeur Be The Seven StarsWhen Starshatter is used, Ningguang gains 7 Star Jades.
Ningguang's Constellation Name is Opus Aequilibrium
Opus Aequilibrium
Ningguang Skills & Talents Details
Normals Skills Burst Passive
Normal Attack: Sparkling Scatter
Normal Attack
Effect
Shoots gems that deal Geo DMG. Upon hit, this grants Ningguang 1 Star Jade.
Lv1
Lv2
Lv3
Lv4
Lv5
Lv6
Lv7
Lv8
Lv9
Lv10
Lv11
Normal Attack DMG
28%
30.1%
32.2%
35%
37.1%
39.2%
42%
44.8%
46.9%
50.4%
53.3%
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Charged Attack
Effect
Consumes a certain amount of stamina to fire off a giant gem that deals Geo DMG. If Ningguang has any Star Jades, unleashing a Charged Attack will cause the Star Jades to be fired at the enemy as well, dealing additional DMG.
Lv1
Lv2
Lv3
Lv4
Lv5
Lv6
Lv7
Lv8
Lv9
Lv10
Lv11
Charged Attack DMG
174%
187%
200%
218%
231%
244%
261%
279%
296%
313%
331%
DMG per Star Jade
49.6%
53.3%
57%
62%
65.7%
69.4%
74.4%
79.4%
84.3%
89.3%
94.4%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Plunging Attack
Effect
Gathering the might of Geo, Ningguang plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Geo DMG upon impact with the ground.
Lv1
Lv2
Lv3
Lv4
Lv5
Lv6
Lv7
Lv8
Lv9
Lv10
Lv11
Plunge DMG
56.8%
56.8%
61.5%
66.1%
72.7%
77.3%
82.6%
89.9%
97.1%
104% 112%
120%
Low Plunge DMG
114%
123%
132%
145%
155%
165%
180%
194%
209%
225%
240%
High Plunge DMG
142%
153%
165%
182%
193%
206%
224%
243%
261%
281%
300%
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Jade Screen (Elemental Skill)
Effect
Ningguang creates a Jade Screen out of gold, obsidian and her great opulence, dealing AoE Geo DMG.
Jade Screen
Effect
・Blocks opponents' projectiles. ・Endurance scales based on Ningguang's Max HP.
Lv1
Lv2
Lv3
Lv4
Lv5
Lv6
Lv7
Lv8
Lv9
Lv10
Lv11
Lv12
Lv13
Inherited HP
50.1%
53.1%
56.1%
60%
63%
66%
69.9%
73.8%
77.7%
81.6%
85.5%
89.4%
93.3%
Skill DMG
230%
248%
265%
288%
305%
323%
346%
369%
392%
415%
438%
461%
490%
CD
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Starshatter
Effect
Gathering a great number of gems, Ningguang scatters them all at once, sending homing projectiles at her opponents that deal massive Geo DMG. If Starshatter is cast when a Jade Screen is nearby, the Jade Screen will fire additional gem projectiles at the same time.
Lv1
Lv2
Lv3
Lv4
Lv5
Lv6
Lv7
Lv8
Lv9
Lv10
Lv11
Lv12
Lv13
DMG Per Gem
87%
93.5%
100%
109%
115%
122%
130%
139%
148%
157%
165%
174%
185%
CD
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
Energy Cost
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Backup Plan
Effect
When Ningguang is in possession of Star Jades, her Charged Attack does not consume Stamina.
Strategic Reserve
Effect
A character that passes through the Jade Screen will gain a 12% Geo DMG Bonus for 10s.
Trove of Marvelous Treasures
Effect
Displays the location of nearby ore veins used in forging on the mini-map.
Who Is Ningguang?
Tianquan Of The Liyue Harbor
Ningguang as the Tianquan of Liyue Harbor is the richest person in the region. As the Tianquan, she helps to regulate the rules of business in the region.
Cares For Liyue Beyond Business
People might think that Ningguang would be a selfish person whose only goal is to make herself rich. However, it's been proven that she does care for her nation and is willing to sacrifice even her beloved Jade Chamber to save it.
Has Great Ambitions
Ningguang's ambitions seemingly has no end. What was once just a room in the skies is now the Jade Champer that casts a shadow in Liyue. Someday, she believes, it will cast a shadow across the whole of Teyvat.
Best Build
Best Team
Specialty
Story Quest
Geo
Lost Prayer To The Sacred Winds
Memory Of Dust 2. 
Kagura's Verity 3. 
Solar Pearl 4. 
Dodoco Tales (F2P) 5. 
Eye Of Perception
Nighttime Whispers In The Echoing Woods [4-piece]
Skyward Atlas
The Widsith 2. 
Favonius Codex 3. 
Mappa Mare (F2P) 4. 
Thrilling Tales Of Dragon Slayers (F2P)
Archaic Petra x2 
Noblesse Oblige x2
Twin Nephrite
Prototype Amber
Any ATK% [2-piece]
Any ATK% [2-piece] 
Zhongli
Kujou Sara
Yelan
Pyro Traveler
Kachina
Xingqiu
Prithiva Topaz Sliver x 1 
Prithiva Topaz Fragment x 9 
Prithiva Topaz Chunk x 9 
Recruit's Insignia x 18 
Sergeant's Insignia x 30 
Lieutenant's Insignia x 12
Glaze Lily x 108
Basalt Pillar x 26
Prithiva Topaz Gemstone x 6 
Whopperflower Nectar x 18 
Shimmering Nectar x 30 
Energy Nectar x 36
Teachings of Gold x3 
Guide to Prosperity x2 
Philosophies of Prosperity x4 
Spirit Locket of Boreas x1
Crown of Insight x1
ArlecchinoSS
EscoffierSS
FurinaSS
IneffaSS
MavuikaSS
NeuvilletteSS
SkirkSS
VaresaSS
YelanSS
AlhaithamS
ChascaS
ChioriS
ClorindeS
EmilieS
Hu TaoS
Kamisato AyakaS
KinichS
MualaniS
NaviaS
Raiden ShogunS
WriothesleyS
ChildeA
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