S Hydro Main DPS · Catalyst

Neuvillette Build Guide

Neuvillette is the most comfortable hypercarry. His charged attack hits in a line, heals himself, and he's almost unkillable.

Why This Build Works

CA beam scales purely on HP — his damage doesn't depend on reaction uptime. A1 passive boosts CA damage by 110% on three different Hydro reactions.

Key Stat Threshold

HP 40k+. ER 110-120% solo, 100% with Furina.

Current Meta Status

Top 3 DPS. Self-heal makes him extremely comfortable with Furina teams.

Gameplay Strategy

Neuvillette functions best as a Main DPS. The key to mastering this character is understanding how their kit interacts with the current abyss meta. Below are the critical gameplay patterns you need to know.

Rotation Tips

E (Skill) → Q (Burst) → CA (Charged Attack) beam until empty

Team Synergy

On-field hypercarry — charged attack beam with self-heal. In practice, this means pairing them with characters that complement their strengths and cover their weaknesses.

Build Comparison: Entry vs Endgame

Entry Level Build
Prototype Amber (craftable)

Focus on main stat correctness. Set bonuses matter less than having correct main stats.

Endgame Build
Tome of the Eternal Flow

Optimize substats for perfect ratio. Sacrifice HP/DEF for more offensive stats.

Summary: Is Neuvillette Worth Building?

Neuvillette is the most comfortable hypercarry. His charged attack hits in a line, heals himself, and he's almost unkillable. With the right investment, Neuvillette performs at a 9.5/10 — top 3 DPS in the game, extremely easy to play. level in current content.

When NOT to use this character

Extremely vulnerable to interruption during CA without shield or Baizhu. Struggles against spread-out enemies. His linear beam AoE is wasted on scattered targets.

Community Controversy

Community divided on Neuvillette vs Ayato. Neuvillette wins raw damage; Ayato offers more team flexibility. Which is 'better' depends on account needs.

Updated for Version 5.x

Best Build Overview

best Weapon
Tome of the Eternal Flow
f2p Weapon
Prototype Amber (craftable)
best Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter (4pc)
main Stats
HP% Sands, Hydro DMG Goblet, CRIT Circlet
sub Stats
CRIT Rate/DMG > HP% > ER%
talent Priority
Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst

Team Role

On-field hypercarry — charged attack beam with self-heal.

Rotation Guide

E (Skill) → Q (Burst) → CA (Charged Attack) beam until empty