Neuvillette is a new main Hydro DPS character in Genshin Impact, but he has some important differences when compared to other 5-stars, like Tartaglia.
Summary
- Neuvillette is a powerful main DPS character in Genshin Impact with a unique playstyle that relies on his charged attack and HP loss to deal damage.
- Neuvillette has a straightforward gameplay loop and does not heavily rely on cooldowns or energy.
- Neuvillette is also a stable and self-sufficient DPS character, as he can deal a good amount of damage without depending on other team members.
Comparing Neuvillette in Genshin Impact with other 5-star characters that have similarities with him is quite enticing, seeing that the new character is a powerful main DPS that works in quite a unique way. Neuvillette is the Chief Justice of Fontaine and is responsible for the entire judicial system overseen by Lady Furina, the mortal vessel of the Hydro Archon, Focalors. He was first introduced as an NPC with the release of the Fontaine region in Version 4.0 but has since become a fully playable 5-star character in Genshin Impact 4.1. Neuvillette uses Hydro powers in battle and a catalyst as his weapon of choice.
This special combination of element and weapon allows Neuvillette to consistently apply Hydro to enemies, without the necessary usage of any Skill, Burst, or even Charged Attack – his regular Normal Attack is sufficient to coat opponents in Hydro and enable the triggering of Elemental Reactions. The Chief Justice is widely considered one of the best Hydro DPS in the game, provided that players are using the best Neuvillette builds and team comps in Genshin Impact to further amplify his potential as a main DPS. His core gameplay loop is different from most characters in the game, but he can still be compared to a few other 5-star DPS.
How Neuvillette Works In Genshin Impact (Skills & Abilities)
To draw any sort of comparison between Neuvillette and other 5-stars, it is important to understand how he works. Neuvillette is a main Hydro catalyst DPS that thrives on the usage of his Charged Attack to deal damage. A consequence of this is HP loss, but he has countermeasures for that. Neuvillette creates Sourcewater Droplets with his Skill and Burst that boost his attack power and restore HP. In addition to that, his build with the Marechaussee Hunter Artifact set in Genshin Impact needs Neuvillette to lose and recover HP to intensify his powers. No characters match his kit, but some have loose similarities to which Neuvillette can be compared.
How Neuvillette Compares To Tartaglia (Childe) In Genshin Impact
Occupying the same role and sharing the same element, Neuvillette and Tartaglia may be the most just comparison in the game. Both are Hydro DPS that excel in Genshin Impact. The main difference is how they deal damage. Neuvillette has a pretty straightforward kit, even if players may be thrown off by the fact that he loses HP. Nonetheless, the HP loss is vital to his gameplay loop and is part of what makes him so strong, as he is incentivized to create Sourcewater Droplets to recover HP and buff himself. Neuvillette’s main source of damage is his Charged Attack, so he does not rely heavily on cooldowns or Energy.
On the other hand, Tartaglia’s kit is quite complex. It pays off in damage output, but players need to carefully plan around his rotation, with little space for improvisation. This is mainly due to the fact that Tartaglia needs to cycle between his ranged and melee stances and use Burst in both forms to amplify the damage he puts out while applying Riptide to opponents. The issue with Tartaglia is that his cooldown times and Energy requirements are quite high. This means that, if players mess up his rotation or don’t use the best build for Tartaglia in Genshin Impact, he can be out of commission for a long time.
How Neuvillette Compares To Wanderer In Genshin Impact
Another somewhat fair comparison is the one between Neuvillette and Wanderer. Although their elements vary significantly, with Wanderer being an Anemo user in Genshin Impact, they are both main DPS characters that use Catalysts. Additionally, their primary source of damage does not stem from their Elemental Skills or Bursts, but from their Normal Attacks. Neuvillette, as previously described, relies on his Charged Attack to deal most of his damage. His Elemental Skill and Burst are supporting abilities for his core abilities, and they scale off HP, which grants him a better survivability rate overall. Neuvillette does not depend on his team to have his powers boosted.
In comparison, Wanderer relies heavily on team comps to make his damage output be considered significant. He is, without a doubt, one of the best DPS in the game, but his heavy reliance on team members is indisputably a con. Wanderer’s build in Genshin Impact also sees him have his damage output amplified but at the cost of a low survivability rate granted by his small HP pool. Though Neuvillette loses HP, he is rarely put at risk because of his build. Meanwhile, Wanderer does not lose HP with his abilities but is vulnerable to enemy attacks. Depending on the opponent, he can be downed with a single strike.
How Neuvillette Compares To Hu Tao In Genshin Impact
While their kits are vastly different in terms of weapons and elements, Neuvillette and Hu Tao share two great similarities that allow a comparison to be drawn: both are main DPS, and both sustain HP loss as part of their core combat rotation. Neuvillette loses HP as a consequence of his Charged Attack, though that does not necessarily boost his attack power. The essence of his combat gameplay is focused on losing HP while dealing damage, then using his Skill and Burst to create Sourcewater Droplets to empower his next Charged Attack and restore his HP. It is a creative mechanic that presents high rewards for high risks.
Hu Tao, on the other hand, sees her Elemental Skill eat a portion of her HP and, based on her Max HP, she gains a maximum of 400% Bonus to ATK. This also changes her regular attack DMG to Pyro DMG. With it, her Charged Attacks apply the Blood Blossom debuff on opponents, which sees them take Pyro DMG every four seconds. Hu Tao then uses her Elemental Burst, which is an AoE Pyro Attack that helps her restore her HP. Her gameplay kit offers more risk than Neuvillette’s, but it also provides more immediate rewards.
Neuvillette Is A More Stable, Independent, & Safe DPS
In general, Neuvillette is a more stable and independent DPS character. Compared to Tartaglia, for instance, he can deal a similar amount of damage, but in a more consistent way. Neuvillette’s Charged Attack does not rely on cooldowns or Energy, and that is Tartaglia’s main weakness in Genshin Impact. If Neuvillette is compared to a character like Wanderer, he is much better, in the sense that he can deal the same or even more damage without having to depend on other team members. Neuvillette is completely self-sufficient and sees extra benefits from buffs, whereas Wanderer actively relies on them.
When put side-by-side with an HP-loss DPS like Hu Tao or perhaps even Lyney, Neuvillette stands on equal grounding. So far, the differences really depend on the risk that players want to take. Hu Tao loses more HP and has a harder time recovering it, but can deal more damage in a shorter period of time. Neuvillette loses HP but recovers it with less effort, even if it results in less damage output. Regardless, he is very capable, and quickly rose to be one of the best 5-star Hydro DPS characters in Genshin Impact.
