Nymph's Dream is well-suited for Hydro main DPS characters who can maintain field presence. Its effectiveness largely depends on how well one can manage the Mirrored Nymph stacks. If you're interested in visual aids or more detailed strategies on using this set, I can generate images or provide further insights.
Set Effects:
•2-Piece Set: Increases Hydro DMG Bonus by 15%.
•4-Piece Set: After Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts hit opponents, 1 stack of Mirrored Nymph is triggered, lasting 8 seconds. When under the effect of 1, 2, or 3 or more Mirrored Nymph stacks, ATK is increased by 7%/16%/25%, and Hydro DMG is increased by 4%/9%/15%. Each type of attack (Normal, Charged, Plunging, Skill, Burst) creates independent stacks.
Location:
•Domain: This artifact set can be farmed from the Molten Iron Fortress domain, located in the Gavireh Lajavard region of Sumeru, in the Girdle of the Sands area.
Best Characters:
•Tartaglia (Childe): His playstyle involves frequent switching between melee and ranged Hydro attacks, making it easier to stack the set's bonuses. He benefits from both the ATK and Hydro DMG increases.
•Kamisato Ayato: Similar to Childe, Ayato can quickly accumulate stacks with his Normal Attacks enhanced by his Elemental Skill, making him an excellent candidate for this set.
•Xingqiu: While often used as an off-field Hydro applicator, if built as an on-field DPS, he can stack the buffs effectively due to his rapid attack speed and Hydro application.
•Yelan: She can benefit from the set, particularly if built for on-field DPS, though her off-field role might limit the set's effectiveness unless she's frequently on-field.
Mechanics:
•Stack Management: The key to leveraging this set is managing the stacks, which means maintaining a presence on the field to keep the buffs active. Characters with high attack speeds or those who can hit multiple times quickly will maximize this set's potential.
Community Feedback:
•Comparison with Heart of Depth: There's a lot of discussion around whether Nymph's Dream outperforms Heart of Depth for Hydro DPS. While Nymph's Dream provides more versatile buffs, it requires active field time, which can be a downside for characters typically used off-field.
•Farming: Players often share tips on farming this set, noting the challenge of getting good substats and the debate on whether the set is worth the resin investment compared to other options.
Practical Considerations:
•Team Composition: Characters equipped with Nymph's Dream should ideally be in teams where they can stay on-field to maintain and benefit from the stacks. Teams without a healer might find it challenging to keep the character alive long enough to stack effectively.
•Artifact Stats: For optimal performance, focus on main stats like Hydro DMG Bonus for the Goblet, ATK% for the Sands, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG for the Circlet, considering the set's ATK buff.
Lore:
•Cultural and Story Elements: The set's lore connects to Fontaine's narrative, specifically the Narzissenkreuz Institute, with artifacts themed around myths, dreams, and the dichotomy of light and shadow, heroes versus dragons.
