Thanks to a recent data leak, fans of Genshin Impact can now pore over the full breakdown of Dahlia’s gameplay mechanics. The 4‑Star Hydro sword user from Mondstadt is slated to debut in Version 5.6 alongside the Archon Quest, with her playable release arriving in the following update. Though mentioned briefly via Rosaria and Barbara in the City of Freedom, Dahlia has been on players’ radar ever since the Fontaine rumors surfaced in 2023. Her official arrival will close a long chapter of speculation.
On paper, Dahlia brings something fresh to the table. Hydro’s roster has only included one 4‑Star character since the game’s launch—and none have served primarily as shield supports. If her kit proves effective, she could carve out a unique niche in the meta. That said, many players remain cautious about how well her abilities will translate in practice.
Combat Techniques
Dahlia’s basic swordplay follows the familiar pattern of up to four swift strikes, a two-hit charged assault that drains stamina, and a plunging attack that deals area damage upon impact.
Normal Attacks
- Plunging Attack: Plunges from midair to strike the ground, damaging enemies along the path and dealing AoE damage upon impact.
- Normal Attack: Performs up to four consecutive sword strikes.
- Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to swiftly strike twice in front.
Elemental Skill
Her Elemental Skill summons a Misty Trace which varies by tap or hold input:
Tap: Dahlia offers a brief prayer, then places a Misty Trace directly ahead.
Hold: After extending her prayer, she summons the Trace at a targeted spot once the animation completes.
The Trace detonates on contact with foes, inflicting AoE Hydro damage. If an ally touches it, they’re launched skyward—hinting at potential aerial exploration tricks akin to Venti’s.
Elemental Burst
When unleashed, Dahlia kneels in prayer, unleashing an AoE Hydro burst and granting the active character a protective shield. The shield’s strength scales with Dahlia’s max HP and boasts 250 percent increased absorption against Hydro attacks. Each time the shield breaks or expires, Dahlia can consume one special stack to generate a fresh shield.
Stacks accumulate by:
- Landing four normal attacks with the affected character (triggers her first passive).
- Applying Frozen to enemies (grants two stacks, once per eight seconds).
Up to five stacks can be stored per burst activation.
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Passive Talents
While the elemental shield is active, the protected character’s attack speed rises based on Dahlia’s max HP—0.4 percent per 1,000 HP, capping at 15 percent. Additionally, between 06:00 and 18:00 in‑game time, all party members gain a 10 percent movement speed boost (excluding Domains, Trounce Domains, and the Spiral Abyss).
Constellation Bonuses
C1: Restores 2 energy each time a burst stack is gained.
C2: After using a stack for a new shield, the shielded character receives a 25 percent shield strength boost for 12 seconds.
C4: Extends the shield restoration effect by 3 seconds.
C6: Grants a 10 percent attack speed increase to the active character under the effect. If that character falls, they are instantly revived and fully healed (once every 15 minutes).
Early Community Reactions
Initial player sentiment is cautious. Dahlia’s lack of off-field Hydro application and limited synergy with Furina teams mirror concerns once voiced about the 5‑Star Sigewinne. While her skill to launch allies upward offers interesting exploration possibilities, her role seems best suited to freeze‑based lineups. Ultimately, as with any leaked kit, final numbers and interactions may shift by release—but for now, fans are bracing for a support who could either surprise the meta or fall short of expectations.
