Candace vs Dahlia
The Sumeru shield-bearer vs. the Fontaine blade-dancer
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Candace if…
- When you want to turn any character into a Hydro attacker
- To provide specific Normal Attack buffs in multi-element teams
- If you value a shield-parry mechanic for defensive play
Pick Dahlia if…
- When looking for a primary Hydro carry from Fontaine
- To exploit HP fluctuation mechanics typical of Fontaine units
- If you prefer fast-paced sword combat with Hydro projectiles
Dahlia is a much more potent damage dealer, benefiting from Fontaine's high-tier artifacts and mechanics. Candace is a niche support that only shines in very specific infusion-based compositions.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Candace
- The unique ability to provide a Hydro Infusion means Candace always has some niche setups.
- Candace's Elemental Burst increases the amount of Elemental DMG a Characters Normal Attacks deal.
- Great AoE Hydro Application.
- Incredibly High Energy Recharge requirements.
- Low overall DMG output, primarily acting instead as a buffer.
- C1 and C6 are incredibly important to Candace's overall functionality.
Dahlia
- Strong Hydro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Candace
Candace pairs with Yelan for Hydro Resonance and provides a normal attack DMG buff that can benefit Yelan's Breakthrough Barb or any on-field driver. This combination is effective for doubling down on Hydro application and team-wide HP scaling buffs.
With Dahlia
Dahlia benefits from Yelan's Hydro Resonance and consistent particle generation, helping maintain high Burst uptime. Yelan's ramping DMG bonus also enhances Dahlia's on-field performance, making for a synergistic and high-damage duo.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Favonius Lance
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
Sands
HP % / Energy Recharge
Goblet
HP % / Hydro DMG
Circlet
HP % / CRIT Rate
Substats
Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > HP % > Flat HP
Weapon
Favonius Sword
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
- CRIT Rate (For Favonius) > - Energy Recharge ~200%+ > - HP %
Who Should You Pull?
- When you want to turn any character into a Hydro attacker
- To provide specific Normal Attack buffs in multi-element teams
- If you value a shield-parry mechanic for defensive play
- When looking for a primary Hydro carry from Fontaine
- To exploit HP fluctuation mechanics typical of Fontaine units
- If you prefer fast-paced sword combat with Hydro projectiles