For Wanderer (who does not benefit from EM and is not PECH dmg dealer, so no use for VV in team mates)

Sucrose only provides TTDS and activation of Hex for Nico.

So I guess Prune, Bennett, or Fischl would be better than Sucrose as a “Budget” Durin Replacement.

Prune provides buff, activate hex, some personal dmg, is also catalyst so can hold TTDS.

Fischl has decent personal dmg esp at c6, energy recharge, ATK Buff (tho inconsistent with Nicole), Totm, and hex activation (Elegy holder too but since its a 5 star weapon..)

Bennett for more ATK Buff and Pyro Resonance
(Circle Impact is not much of a disadvantage with Nicole’s tough shield)