Nuwa
Nuwa: Gains enhanced vision and range when leveling up.
Build core
Rush Boots of the Arcane, Scepter of Reverberation, Savant's Wrath, then complete Insatiable Tome, Void Staff
Combo
Divine Glow - Creation → Divine Glow - Coalescence → Divine Glow - Emergence → weave basic attacks
Draft
Nuwa excels into Mulan, Nakoruru, Pei. Avoid blind picking into Liu Bei, Mayene, Mulan without team peel.
Best Build for Nuwa
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Nuwa benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Gains enhanced vision and range when leveling up.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Mid Lane when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Twilight Stream | 2,040g | MATK +160, CDR +10%, Max HP +500 Boosts Magical Pierce | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Enlightenment — Every 100 Magical Attack increases damage dealt by 0.5% and grants 0.5% damage reduction. |
| 2 |  Savant's Wrath | 2,140g | MATK +210 Greatly boosts MATK | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Doom — {ap} +30% |
| 3 |  Sage's Tome | 2,610g | MATK +350, CDR +10% Great for mages | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Devastation — Magical Pierce +45% |
| 4 |  Splendor | 2,080g | MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Arcane Conversion — Every 2% Magical Lifesteal grants an extra 1% Cooldown Reduction. |
| 5 |  Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | Temp. invincibility supports your Magic attack focus. |
| 6 |  Enigma - Moon Goddess | 3,340g | MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility | Fits Attack speed priority — Passive - Dark Curtain — When taking fatal damage, instead of dying immediately, the hero gains invincibility and a 15% Attack Speed and Movement Speed increase for 1s (0.75s for ranged heroes). After equipping this item, its effect duration increases by 0.01s every 5s, up to a maximum of 0.5s. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Nightmare | Recommended for Mage Mid Lane |
| Spell | Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Divine Glow - Emergence (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Divine Glow - Creation, and Divine Glow - Emergence on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Divine Glow - Creation → Divine Glow - Coalescence → Divine Glow - Emergence → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Divine Consciousness
Gains enhanced vision and range when leveling up.
Skill 1
Divine Glow - Creation
Unleashes energy that deals damage, knocks back enemies, and creates a matrix. When the energy stops, it expands to deal extra damage.
Skill 2
Divine Glow - Coalescence
Creates a matrix that she can jump over but blocks enemy heroes' movement. Matrices can be fused twice and set off explosions if hit by her other skills.
Ultimate
Divine Glow - Annihilation
Deals damage to targets in a straight line across the map.
Counters & Matchups
Nuwa is strong into
Pick Nuwa when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Nuwa struggles into
Avoid Nuwa or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Control first wave without taking free poke. Roam after pushing wave 2–4 to side lanes with your jungler.
Teamfight Role
Poke from max range before objective. Save hard CC for enemy dive or your carry peel window.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Nuwa is a viable Tier A pick in high rank with 51.5% win rate — strong in one-trick hands or as a counter-pick. Pick rate 0.8% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Nuwa.
vs Similar Heroes
- Nuwa vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Nuwa has +0.5% WR vs Daji in Camp data. Choose Nuwa when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
- Nuwa vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 0.3% more often globally. Choose Nuwa when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Nuwa build?
Recommended: Sage's Tome, Savant's Wrath, Void Staff, Insatiable Tome, Splendor, Destiny.
How to counter Nuwa?
Pick Liu Bei, Mayene, Mulan. Strong into Mulan, Nakoruru, Pei.
Is Nuwa good in current season?
Nuwa is Tier A Mage with 51.41% win rate, 0.82% pick rate, and 0.38% ban rate (Camp HOK international).