Overview
Noelle's skill creates a Geo shield that heals on hit. Her burst converts DEF to ATK (especially at C6), grants Geo infusion, and heals the entire party. Build DEF% sands and goblet with Geo DMG. Husk 4pc stacks DEF on-field for maximum burst damage.
How to Play
Cast skill for shield, then burst for Geo infusion and ATK conversion. Stay on-field during burst, spamming normal attacks for Geo damage. At C6, burst duration is long enough for full DPS windows. Without C6, she's primarily a healer/shielder.
Optimal Rotation
Gorou Skill/Burst, Albedo Skill/Burst, Zhongli Skill, Noelle Skill, Noelle Burst, Noelle NA combo until burst ends. Reapply Gorou and Albedo buffs each rotation. Use Fischl or Raiden for particle generation if energy is tight.
F2P Options
Whiteblind R5 is nearly BiS and craftable. Husk domain is farmable in Inazuma. Noelle is free from wishes, C6 from duplicates unlocks her Main DPS potential. Ningguang and Zhongli substitute for Gorou/Albedo on a budget.
Common Mistakes
Building ATK% over DEF%, all her scaling is DEF-based. Investing in C6 Main DPS build without Gorou/Geo supports. Bursting without skill shield first wastes survivability. Running Noelle as Main DPS at C0, she's a healer until C6.