Meet Dahlia – A Unique 4-Star Hydro Sword Support
Dahlia is the latest 4-star character in Genshin Impact, arriving as the hydro-wielding envoy of the Anemo Archon. His calm demeanor and quirky playstyle have quickly made him a fan favorite. While his overall combat performance isn’t revolutionary, he brings some interesting mechanics that can fit into many casual and niche team setups. This guide breaks down Dahlia’s abilities, best build paths, ideal teams, and more—perfect for players who want to maximize his utility or just enjoy his personality.
Understanding Dahlia’s Talents and Skill Mechanics
Dahlia uses a sword and harnesses Hydro energy. His Elemental Skill, Scaramental Shower, places a field that behaves differently depending on whether it's tapped or held. When tapped, it drops the shower directly in front of him. Holding the skill allows you to reposition the field, which can launch allies into the air or damage enemies on contact with Hydro damage.
It’s fun to mess around with in co-op modes, especially when tossing teammates into the sky. Still, the skill lacks consistent value in high-end content, and its energy particle generation is low.
Burst Overview: Shields and Attack Speed Buffs
His Elemental Burst is the real draw. When activated, it deals AoE Hydro damage, applies a shield based on Dahlia’s max HP, and grants a team-wide buff called Favonian Favor for 12 seconds. This status unlocks two important interactions:
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Normal Attacks from teammates generate Benison stacks for Dahlia (1 per hit).
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Frozen reactions triggered during the effect grant 2 Benison stacks every 8 seconds.
Benison stacks regenerate the shield if it breaks, with up to 4 regenerations in a single burst window. Additionally, characters get up to a 20% attack speed buff based on Dahlia’s max HP. For full value, he needs around 40,000 HP.
Talent Priority: Keep It Simple
For those building Dahlia, focus on his Burst and skip leveling his Skill unless you want to maximize his Hydro damage for niche setups. The burst scales partially on ATK, but the shield strength and attack speed buff make it the core of his utility.
Constellations: Mixed Value with a Few Highlights
Dahlia’s constellations follow a typical 4-star pattern—minor upgrades rather than transformative changes.
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C1: Generates 2.5 energy per Benison stack (up to 10). Helps with ER.
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C2: Increases shield strength. Basic but nice.
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C4: Adds 3 seconds to the burst duration.
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C6: Adds a flat 10% attack speed to all teammates under Favonian Favor and revives a fallen ally to full HP once per burst.
None are game-breaking, but C1 and C6 are the most impactful for smoother team play and survivability.
Basic Combat Flow: Tap, Burst, Swap
Dahlia works best with a quick rotation. Activate his Skill, use his Burst, then switch him out to your main damage dealers. He functions as a set-and-forget support unit, helping with shields and minor team buffs.
Best Weapons for Dahlia
Dahlia’s best weapon is the Favonius Sword. It patches up his energy generation issues and helps support the team with extra particles. While it lacks offensive power, it’s the most comfortable and practical option.
If you want to lean into HP scaling and buffs:
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Key of Khaj-Nisut boosts HP and buffs Elemental Mastery for the team. Works well in reaction-based teams like Freeze or Vaporize.
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Freedom-Sworn can be viable but requires careful reaction triggers with both Skill and Burst.
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Other options include HP% swords or energy regeneration weapons if you don’t have Favonius.
Best Artifact Sets for Dahlia
Dahlia fits into two main support artifact builds:
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Noblesse Oblige: Ideal if your team scales with ATK. Grants party-wide ATK buffs after using Burst.
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Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City: Better for teams that don’t scale well with ATK. Reduces Dahlia’s ER needs slightly and helps with reaction consistency.
Neither set turns him into a powerhouse, but both are serviceable depending on team needs.
Artifact Stats: Stack That HP
Since Dahlia scales primarily with HP for both his shields and buffs, your main focus should be:
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Sands: HP% or Energy Recharge (ER) depending on team and weapon
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Goblet: HP%
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Circlet: HP% or Crit Rate (only if using Favonius Sword)
Make sure to keep Crit Rate around 50% to activate Favonius Sword’s passive. Substats should prioritize Energy Recharge until you hit your goal (about 180-250%), then go full HP from there.
Energy Recharge: A Real Challenge
Dahlia’s biggest hurdle is poor particle generation. Even though his Burst only costs 60 energy, he may need up to 250% ER without a battery or Favonius Sword. With another Hydro unit like Xingqiu or an ER weapon, you can safely reduce that to around 180-200%.
Best Team Comps for Dahlia
Dahlia isn’t a top-tier support, but he has niche synergy with characters that use normal attacks heavily. Skirk benefits most from Dahlia's Hydro typing and attack speed buff. She also takes full advantage of Dahlia’s replenishing shields, especially when wielding the Calamity of Eshu sword.
Other solid pairings include:
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Cryo and Hydro normal attack DPS like Wriothesley, Childe, Ayato
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Non-elemental normal attack users like Yoimiya, Wanderer, and Arlecchino
He doesn’t work well with characters who rely on Elemental Burst or Skill multipliers but shines in steady DPS setups.
Why Dahlia Isn’t Meta, but Still Worth Building
Dahlia doesn’t offer competitive buffs compared to top-tier supports like Bennett, Furina, or Kazuha. His lack of healing, major damage buffs, or strong reaction utility keeps him from meta-level status. However, he’s still perfectly viable for players who enjoy relaxed gameplay or building off-meta teams.
Dahlia’s charm and unique mechanics give players an alternative playstyle, especially in co-op or overworld content. His reliable shield and attack speed increase can noticeably smooth out rotations and give certain characters a better flow in combat.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Dahlia
To really make Dahlia shine, you’ll want to:
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Equip him with a Favonius Sword to reduce energy headaches.
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Stack as much HP% as possible through artifacts.
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Pair him with normal attack-focused DPS characters.
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Use a second Hydro unit when possible to boost particle generation.
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Trigger Frozen reactions during his Burst effect for faster Benison stacks.
These steps ensure Dahlia performs reliably in his role, even if he doesn’t steal the spotlight.
Comparison with Other 4-Star Supports
Compared to units like Diona, Layla, or Thoma, Dahlia stands out for his attack speed buff and shield regeneration mechanic. However, he lacks healing, which many of these characters provide.
In teams where normal attack uptime is essential, Dahlia offers something a bit different. But for players seeking a traditional tank or healer role, there are better 4-star options available.
Pulling for Dahlia: Should You Invest?
Since Dahlia is a 4-star, acquiring him comes down to banner luck. If you’ve already pulled him and enjoy his style, he’s absolutely worth building as a support for fun team setups. However, he’s not worth specifically wishing for unless you’re collecting characters or looking for unique team synergies.
His constellations aren’t essential, but C1 and C6 can be useful if you happen to get duplicates.
Final Thoughts on Dahlia’s Role
Dahlia is a quirky and functional support character in Genshin Impact. He fits comfortably into teams that value shield uptime and attack speed, even if he isn’t top-tier. His ability to regenerate shields multiple times during a Burst window adds consistency to fights where defense is key.
With enough HP and energy recharge, Dahlia can stay off-field and still contribute meaningfully to a variety of team comps.
Conclusion
Dahlia might not be a powerhouse, but he’s far from useless. His burst provides solid team utility with a regenerating shield and a decent attack speed buff. For players who enjoy experimenting with team setups or using characters with strong normal attacks, Dahlia can absolutely pull his weight. His value increases significantly with proper energy management and HP stacking, making him a great fit for flexible support roles.
While he won’t carry your Spiral Abyss clears, he’s a unique and viable pick for casual play, overworld exploration, and even specialized team comps centered around characters like Skirk or Ayato. If you’ve already got him, give him a proper build and you might be surprised at how well he fits into your roster.
FAQ – Dahlia in Genshin Impact
Q1: What weapon is best for Dahlia in Genshin Impact?
A: Favonius Sword is the best support option. It helps with Dahlia’s high energy needs and supports team particle generation.
Q2: What artifact set should I use for Dahlia?
A: Use either Noblesse Oblige for team ATK buffs or Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City if you're avoiding ATK-scaling DPS.
Q3: How much HP should Dahlia have?
A: Aim for around 40,000 HP to maximize his burst’s attack speed bonus and improve shield durability.
Q4: Is Dahlia worth building?
A: Yes, for players who like his personality or want a casual support with shields and attack speed buffs. Not meta, but viable.
Q5: What characters pair well with Dahlia?
A: He works best with characters who rely on normal attacks, like Skirk, Childe, Wriothesley, Ayato, or Yoimiya.
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