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Who Is Dahlia?

Dahlia is a 4★ Hydro sword user introduced in version 5.7 from Mondstadt’s Church of Favonius. He brings a fresh support style: a solid HP‑based Hydro shield plus attack‑speed buffs for normal‑attack carries. His kit makes him a go‑to for Freeze teams or any roster relying on fast on‑field hitters.

Talents & Playstyle

• Normal Attacks – Favonius Bladework Ritual: 4‑hit combo, modest Hydro application
• Elemental Skill – Immersive Ordinance: Tap summons a Hydro pod that bursts; Hold summons one where you aim
• Elemental Burst – Radiant Psalter: AoE Hydro damage, grants Favonian Favor shield scaling with Dahlia’s Max HP, absorbs Hydro damage at 250 %, and can be refreshed up to 5 times using Benison stacks

Passive Talents:

• The Wind’s Gentle Grace: Freeze triggers give Dahlia 2 Benison stacks (max one per 8s)
• Swift Stride: +10 % movement speed during daytime (not in domains/Abyss)
• Favonian Favor Effect: While shielded, allies gain +0.4 % ATK Speed per 1,000 HP, capping at 15 %

Stats & Materials

Ascension:

Focus on HP%. Requires a bunch of Secret Source Airflow Accumulators, Calla Lilies, Varunada Lazurite, and Arrowheads.

Talent Priority:

1. Elemental Burst – core of his support kit
2. Elemental Skill – for Hydro application and exploration utility
3. Normal Attack – last priority

Main Materials:

• Crown of Insight, Eroded Scale‑Feathers, Ballad book series, plus Mora and Arrowheads

Best Weapons & Artifact Stats

Top Weapon Picks:

• Favonius Sword – Energy Recharge and synergy with his burst
• Sacrificial Sword – More skill uptime with cooldown reset
• Mistsplitter Reforged / Primordial Jade Cutter – For scaling his shield or boosting damage

Artifact Sets & Stats:

• 2‑pc HP% + 2‑pc Tenacity of the Millelith or Noblesse Oblige
• Aim for HP% Sands, HP% Goblet, Crit Rate/Dmg Circlet, with sub‑stats focusing on Crit, HP%, Energy Recharge.

Team Comps Dahlia Shines In

Based on recent guides and news, here are prime setups:

Freeze Engine:

Skirk + Escoffier + Furina + Dahlia
• Dahlia’s shield and ATK Speed boost fuel Skirk and the Freeze synergy

Physical DPS

Supports Normal Attack carries.
The buff and speed allow more damage ticks and smoother rotations.

Electro Charged

Pair Dahlia with dual-hydro or Hydro off-field units alongside Electro DPS like Ifa or Fischl

Rotation and How to Play

1. Pop Elemental Burst early to get shield and Favonian Favor active
2. Use skill when needed to apply Hydro or explore
3. Keep shield refreshing via Benison stacks and Normal Attacks or Freeze triggers
4. Swap in Normal Attack carry, let Dahlia buff and protect them
5. Recapture shield or boost again when it breaks

Community Take

There’s hype and hesitation – many love the unique Hydro shield, but some point out he lacks strong off-field Hydro application. Still, his shield and speedy buffing make him a strong niche pick, especially in Freeze or Normal Attack focused teams.

Bottom Line

Dahlia carves a niche as the first 4★ Hydro shielder with a potent ATK Speed aura. Build him with HP and Energy recharge, stick to supports or Freeze comps, and he’ll reliably buff your main carry and absorb incoming damage.

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