Dahlia
Dahlia is a very worthwhile 4-star shielder, especially if you lack protection for Normal-Attack carries like Yoimiya or Ayato. What matters most is stacking HP (aim for around 40k) before topping up Energy Recharge so his Burst stays on time. Favonius Sword is the top pick since it recharges energy and drops particles for the team; if you don't have it, Sacrificial Sword or The Dockhand's Assistant work fine. A 4pc Noblesse Oblige for the party-wide 20% ATK buff is your first farming target. Being a 4-star, he's easy to raise and plays great even at C0.
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Dahlia Build
Favonius Sword
Key of Khaj-Nisut
Sacrificial Sword
The Dockhand's Assistant
Sapwood Blade
Noblesse Oblige
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Tenacity of the MillelithPriority substats: Energy Recharge › HP% › CRIT Rate
Q > E ≈ NA — only the Burst matters since the shield lives there; Skill and Normal Attacks can be left alone.
Teams for Dahlia
Dahlia's talents
Favonius Bladework - Ritual
Performs up to 4 rapid strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Immersive Ordinance
Tap
After a short prayer, summons the Sacramental Shower in front.
Hold
Engages in continuous prayer, and when done, summons forth a Sacramental Shower in the designated position.
Sacramental Shower
When opponents or nearby party members touch the Sacramental Shower, different effects will occur depending on the one who touches it:
If an opponent touches the Shower, it will explode and deal AoE Hydro DMG to nearby opponents.
If a nearby party member touches it, it will bounce the one who touches it high in the air.
Only 1 Sacramental Shower summoned by Dahlia himself can be on the field at once.
Radiant Psalter
The Shield of Sacred Favor's DMG absorption is based on Dahlia's Max HP, and it will absorb Hydro DMG with 250% effectiveness.
Favonian Favor
While this effect is active, 1 Benison stack may be consumed to summon a new Shield of Sacred Favor when an existing Shield is broken via DMG.
Dahlia can obtain Benison via the following methods:
· He will gain 1 Benison stack when his own active party member hits opponents 4 times with Normal Attacks while affected by Favonian Favor.
· After triggering the effect of his Ascension Talent, "The Wind's Gentle Grace" (You must first unlock this Ascension Talent.)
Dahlia can gain a maximum of 4 Benison stacks per Favonian Favor duration.
The Wind's Gentle Grace
Prayer of Well-Wrought Joy
Pilgrimage Upon Returning Winds
Does not take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or the Spiral Abyss. Swift Stride does not stack.
Combat Rotation
- 1. Before engaging, Tap the Elemental Skill (E) to place a Sacramental Shower at a convenient spot.
- 2. If you need it further away, Hold E to pray longer, then summon the Shower at the designated location (only 1 Shower can exist at once, 9s CD).
- 3. Unleash the Elemental Burst (Q) 'Radiant Psalter' (costs 60 Energy) for AoE Hydro DMG and to grant Favonian Favor, summoning a Shield of Sacred Favor scaled off Dahlia's Max HP (absorbs Hydro DMG at 250% effectiveness).
- 4. Swap to the main DPS and keep Normal Attacking — every 4 Normal Attack hits landed while Favor is active grants Dahlia 1 Benison stack (max 4 per Favor duration).
- 5. If a Frozen reaction triggers on enemies while Favor is active, Dahlia gains 2 extra Benison every 8s (requires the Ascension Talent unlocked).
- 6. When the Shield breaks, consume 1 Benison to instantly summon a fresh Shield, keeping the team protected.
- 7. The Burst itself only has a 15s CD, but needs 60 Energy to recast — prioritize Energy Recharge to shorten the loop.
- 8. Weave extra Showers (E) between Normal Attacks to stack up Hydro DMG and keep the Shield-Benison loop running continuously.
Dahlia constellations
Each time Dahlia gains 1 of his Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter's Benison stacks, he will regain 2.5 Elemental Energy.
After Dahlia consumes his Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter's Benison stacks to summon a Shield of Sacred Favor, the character protected by said Shield will gain 25% increased Shield Strength for 12s.
Increases the Level of Radiant Psalter by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
The Favonian Favor from Dahlia's Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter lasts 3 more seconds.
Increases the Level of Immersive Ordinance by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
The current active character affected by the Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter's Favonian Favor has their ATK SPD increased by 10%.
Additionally, when an active character affected by Favonian Favor falls, immediately:
· Revive them.
· Restore their HP to 100%.
This effect can trigger once every 15 minutes.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Mondstadt
- Voice Actors: JP 山本和臣 · EN Aileen Mythen · KR Seok Seung-hoon · CN 风袖
Other Hydro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Favonius Bladework - Ritual
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 43.5% | 86.1% | 104.3% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 40.1% | 79.3% | 96.1% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 23.7%+29.0% | 46.9%+57.4% | 56.9%+69.5% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 65.7% | 129.8% | 157.3% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 39.9%+55.1% | 78.8%+108.9% | 95.5%+131.9% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 126.4% | 153.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 128%/160% | 253%/316% | 306%/382% |
Immersive Ordinance
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 232.8% | 419.0% | 494.7% |
| Skill CD | 9.0s | 9.0s | 9.0s |
Radiant Psalter
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 406.4% | 731.5% | 863.6% |
| Shield of Sacred Favor DMG Absorption | 3.4% Max HP+324 | 6.0% Max HP+712 | 7.1% Max HP+890 |
| Favonian Favor Duration | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Favonius Bladework - Ritual
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 45.6 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 42 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit A | 1U | — | 27.6 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit B | 1U | — | 27.6 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 68.7 |
| Charged Attack 1-Hit | 1U | — | 60 |
| Charged Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 60 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 25 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
Immersive Ordinance
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 80 |
Radiant Psalter
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 2U | 100 |
FAQ about Dahlia
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How much Mora to max out Dahlia?
What are Dahlia base stats at Lv90?
Voice actors
- 日本語: 山本和臣
- English: Aileen Mythen
- 中文: 风袖
- 한국어: Seok Seung-hoon
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | AR 15 | 20,000 | |
| Lv 50 | AR 25 | 40,000 | |
| Lv 60 | AR 30 | 60,000 | |
| Lv 70 | AR 35 | 80,000 | |
| Lv 80 | AR 40 | 100,000 | |
| Lv 90 | AR 50 | 120,000 |
Talent — one skill to Lv10
Teachings of Ballad
×3
Firm Arrowhead
×6
Guide to Ballad
×21
Sharp Arrowhead
×22
Philosophies of Ballad
×38
Weathered Arrowhead
×31
Eroded Scale-Feather
×6
Crown of Insight
×1
Multiply by 3 for all three skills. · Mora: 1,652,500
Total Mora to max out: 5,377,500
Official name in other languages
Wish banner history
Release date
Released: Jun 16, 2025 · Version 5.7
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
May this fertile land bless me with a bountiful harvest of grains, to brew into fine wine for my guest. May the returning wind bless me with blossoms, to rain down in celebration of this gathering here today. May our god bless this day of my dear friend's birth, and watch over himher I pray... 'Kay, you wanna blow the candles out now?
Self-Introduction
Hello
Greetings, I'm Dahlia, Deacon of the Church of Favonius and Herald of Barbatos. As you can probably tell, I'm going out of my mind with boredom right now. So, what's going on in your life? Any issues you're facing? I'm here to listen. And probably to laugh, a little... But also to help.
About Dahlia: Duties
My main role as deacon in the Church of Favonius is to support the prayer ceremonies. But since I have a natural talent for it, I've also wound up being the one responsible for hearing the will of Barbatos and communicating his revelations. In that sense, I'm kind of the Anemo Archon's representative in the church. On top of that, believe it or not, I'm also the cantor in the church choir.
About Dahlia: Divine Favor
Whenever the people of Mondstadt face great hardship, they pray to the Anemo Archon for guidance. Then, Sister Victoria steps in and invites me to lead the church in morning prayers — reason being, I always seem to get answers from Barbatos whenever I ask him a question. Why me? Haha, who knows — maybe I'm just the kind of guy that gods like talking to.
More About Dahlia: I
I prefer being out among the people to sitting around in the Cathedral. The bigger the crowd, the better. Of course, sitting and listening to people talk about their problems is my duty as deacon — and I do love it — but not everyone has the courage to bare their soul to another person. So sometimes, I have to strike first. What's that girl on the bench sighing about all day? And why does that guy by the city wall always have a frown on his face? I'm always drawn in by these kinds of things. I wanna know what's going on in people's lives.
More About Dahlia: II
For the most part, helping people with their issues is something I do because I enjoy it. Most people hate dealing with the messy side of life, but that's because they don't see the fun in it. Here's an example: Imagine two young people have a crush on each other, and both are too shy to tell the other how they feel for fear it's not reciprocal. Maybe it's been that way for a long time. With just a little pre-planning, I can arrange it so that they just so happen to find themselves sitting next to each other during a choir performance. Both try to steal a glance at the other, they lock eyes, and start blushing... Moments like that are a huge part of the reason why I became a deacon.
More About Dahlia: III
I bet you're dying to know how I became the Anemo Archon's favorite. Hehehehe, it was actually pretty easy. All you gotta do is know Mondstadt's taverns, look out for a certain special customer, and buy him a drink on the regular. Hahaha, don't look so shocked — it's okay. Yes, I too know the Anemo Archon's secret identity, but I've never told anyone. The great Lord Barbatos successfully convinced me that keeping his secret would be the more fun choice.
More About Dahlia: IV
I love being a deacon, but I will admit that like any job, it can be a pain at times. The hardest part for me is figuring out how to communicate the archon's will. Whenever there's a major crisis, Barbatos's guidance is usually pretty concise and intuitive, but I have to find ways of adding in some sacred-sounding rhetoric so it comes across as more convincing and inspires people to action. Like this: "Verily, the returning wind shall carry the dew of the heavens. O children of the Anemo Archon, have your seeds not been sown? Then be patient, and from the land where you have toiled shall spring forth blessings from on high." All that really means is: "Get planting, because it's gonna rain soon." But obviously, the former sounds much more like the sacred words of an oracle, right? So every time I seek advice from Barbatos, I end up spending ages thinking about how to rephrase it before I can finally announce it.
More About Dahlia: V
Don't tell anyone this, but... I've always dreamed of leaving Mondstadt, adventuring somewhere beyond the reaches of the wind, and getting caught up in some huge drama. Y'know, like you do. But then with so many lost souls needing guidance from the Anemo Archon, I can't in good conscience just abandon them, can I? Hmm... I guess I just need to savor the fun aspects of life right here more often. The musical tones of the wind, the air bubbles in fine brews... and all the amazing stories you have to share.
About Us: Great Deeds
So I hear that wherever you travel to, you end up getting dragged into some huge drama. Then there's me — great at creating drama, but also great at resolving it. That oughtta make us a great pair, don't you think?
About Us: Identity
It occurred to me recently that your role as Honorary Knight of Favonius and mine as deacon in the church are similar in a lot of ways. You know what I mean? Both are mostly ceremonial, both sound like pretty easygoing jobs, yet we both find ourselves dealing with people's most deeply rooted troubles, helping them cast their burdens to the wind with the aid of the Anemo Archon... Ah, what noble people we are! I dedicate this Apple Cider to us!
Thoughts About Other Characters
Venti
Venti is a dear friend. Whenever I'm seeking to know the will of the Anemo Archon, he's always more than happy to clear things up for me. And when he needs something done but can't attend to it personally, I'll handle it on his behalf. So yeah, overall I'd say we have a very positive working relationship.
Jean
Master Jean is probably the person I'm most familiar with in the Knights of Favonius. I guess that's because whenever there's trouble, she's always there to clean things up. We have very different approaches to problem-solving though. I never shy away from offering my suggestions, but she tends to stick to her own way of doing things.
Barbara
Barbara is a fellow member of the clergy and also a friend. She's always there to support me when I need help. In return, I always make sure to look out for ways she can help me. I try to involve her as often as I can. ...Hmm? Weird way to show appreciation? I don't think so — Barbara's at her happiest when she's helping other people. And if she's happy, shouldn't we be happy for her?
Rosaria
Rosaria and I are very close friends, so I'm used to her habitual absences from church. But she was extremely closed-off back when we first met. Wouldn't open up to me about her secrets. Eventually, though, I found a way to catch her in the act every time she went missing, and that persuaded her to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with me.
Kaeya
Kaeya is my top drinking buddy. Sometimes, I need to negotiate a one-month all-you-can-drink deal at the tavern for Venti, and I couldn't do it without Kaeya's haggling skills. Trouble is, he knows it, and he's always using it to get free drinks out of me. But alas, that is the price I must pay for being the herald of Barbatos, the one trusted to guide the flock... And on that note — here's to the Anemo Archon. Cheers!
Diluc
Diluc is a special breed of tavern owner: He's the only one who can't be won over by Kaeya's smooth-talking. Meaning, I can never haggle the price down with him. Apart from that, I don't know much about former Cavalry Captain Diluc beyond what's in the record room. ...Actually, you probably know him far better than I do, right? Well... How about we head to the Angel's Share and you give me the scoop?
Klee
Ah, Klee... She ran into me once when I was in the middle of practicing my "surprise baptism" technique on a Hydro Slime. Boy, did she love that! She thought it would be a great way to send Jumpy Dumpty flying even higher. We ended up hanging out for days after that and had loads of fun seeing how high we could bounce slimes and Jumpy Dumpty... until we blew up part of the city wall. We got spotted by the guard, Lawrence, and he reported us to Master Jean. Now she's banned me from using surprise baptism on Jumpy Dumpty. Sad times...
Hobbies & Personality
Dahlia's Hobbies
I like getting Barbatos to put me in new and exciting situations where I meet new people. And I don't mind if it's some crazy drama that I end up needing to sort out.
Dahlia's Troubles
The sad fact is, the majority of life is just a repeat of the same old daily cycle. Hm...
Favorite Food
Mmm... So the spice scale goes from mild, to hot, to extra hot... but then there's off-the-charts insanely hot. Now that, to me, is the pinnacle of flavor. You just can't beat it.
Least Favorite Food
Bread, plain rice congee... They're just bland stomach-fillers. I say, if you're gonna go that route, why not eat tree bark? At least some trees have a nice scent...
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
I have been rewarded for my faithfulness. But I will continue to pray, because our god is still watching us.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
When a fresh breeze wafts through a crowd, it carries with it impressions of the people. From the bright-eyed innocence of children to the sad sighs of the middle aged, the wind carries it all. Do you feel it? Can you sense the stories in the wind?
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Now go, and tread the path that is yours to tread. A bell rings out somewhere in the great outdoors. That, too, is a message from our Lord, calling you forth on your journey.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
Hear our prayers, O Lord. Let the Wind Lead.
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Thank you for your offering. May Lord Barbatos bless you! A meal like this is best paired with a glass of Dandelion Wine. My treat, you in?
Receiving a Gift: II
Thank you for your offering. I will remember you in my morning prayers.
Receiving a Gift: III
I do apologize, but long ago I received a prophetic word from the Anemo Archon. Long story short, as the Deacon of the Church of Favonius, it's forbidden for me to consume this kind of food.
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- This kit's mechanic scales with the character's own HP, with a clear cap per the official formula (see the recommended stat goal below).
- Can shield the team via Radiant Psalter.
- Buffs the whole team's DMG/stats via Pilgrimage Upon Returning Winds, with no elemental restriction on party composition.
- The core mechanic (via Radiant Psalter) scales with HP — HP% is also an easy-to-find substat, and the character usually comes with high survivability too.
- 4★ (Sword) — obtainable via the standard wish/banner, no need to pull on a limited banner.
- This mechanic's payoff depends on the character's own HP — falling short of the recommended goal below wastes part of its potential.
- Since it scales with HP (via Radiant Psalter), it can't share ATK%-geared artifacts with other DPS — needs a separate HP-focused artifact/weapon set.
- The ascension stat is just plain HP% — no built-in CRIT/EM/DMG Bonus advantage like many other characters, everything has to be rolled from scratch on artifacts.
Recommended Stat Goal
- HP ≈ 40.000 — For every 1.000 HP, Prayer of Well-Wrought Joy adds 0,5% (capped at 20%) — derived goal: roughly 40.000 HP to hit that cap.
Recomputed from the official formula itself (not a third-party recommendation).
Role Rankings
Machine-classified by scanning mechanic keywords in the OFFICIAL skill text (not another site's opinion ranking). Characters whose weapon type is inherently elemental (e.g. catalysts, bows) may not show "Does this well" for On-Field even if they can still be played on-field — this is a limit of text-based detection.
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Sands: HP% / Energy Recharge
Goblet: HP%
Circlet: HP% / CRIT Rate
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Deacon of the Church of Favonius and the Anemo Archon's representative in the church.
- Affiliation: Church of Favonius
- Birthday (day/month): 5/25
- Specialty dish: "Chatter of Joyful Nights"
- Namecard: Dahlia: Sacred Duty — Namecard style. If the essence of being an "idol" is simply "being loved," then Dahlia might've found his sacred calling. Barbara still strives to perfect her image, while Dahlia need only guard his privacy — lest someone spot him sharing drinks with a certain bard... ...Though that may not be as easy as it seems.