Nilou vs Aino
Bloom specialist vs. Hydro claymore carry
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Nilou if…
- When running the gold-standard Bloom composition
- When you want to deal damage while barely being on field
- When you have the Key of Khaj-Nisut
Pick Aino if…
- When you want a Hydro carry who stays on field to swing a sword
- When you need to break shields or mine with a Claymore
- When playing with Nod-Krai regional bonuses
Nilou is a specialized reaction engine, while Aino is a direct damage carry. Nilou's team output in her niche is significantly higher, but Aino offers more traditional flexibility in how she can be played.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nilou
- Strong Hydro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Aino
- Strong Hydro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Nilou
Kokomi provides Hydro Resonance and the massive healing necessary for Nilou to survive her own Bountiful Core explosions. Her Jellyfish also provides consistent off-field Hydro application to keep the Bloom reaction chain going.
With Aino
Kokomi offers Aloy reliable off-field Hydro application for Freeze or Electro-Charged setups, along with high-quality healing. Her presence allows Aloy to focus on her damage output without worrying about her HP during sustained combat.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Key of Khaj-Nisut
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Weapon
Favonius Greatsword
Artifacts
Silken Moon's Serenade
Sands
Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
Goblet
Elemental Mastery
Circlet
Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate W/ Favonius
Substats
Energy Recharge to requirements > Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate (Favonius)
Who Should You Pull?
- When running the gold-standard Bloom composition
- When you want to deal damage while barely being on field
- When you have the Key of Khaj-Nisut
- When you want a Hydro carry who stays on field to swing a sword
- When you need to break shields or mine with a Claymore
- When playing with Nod-Krai regional bonuses