Dahlia vs Aino
Fast Hydro sword strikes vs. heavy Claymore impact
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Dahlia if…
- When you prefer high-speed, precision combat
- In teams that benefit from rapid Hydro application (like Hyperbloom)
- If you have high-tier swords like Mistsplitter
Pick Aino if…
- When you want to break shields and stagger enemies with ease
- In teams that favor large, sweeping attacks for AoE clearing
- If you prefer a tankier, more impactful feeling to your attacks
Dahlia is the better choice for reaction frequency, while Aino excels in raw physical presence and AoE. Choose Dahlia for Hyperbloom/Taser and Aino for pure Hydro damage and crowd control.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Dahlia
- Strong Hydro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Aino
- Strong Hydro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Dahlia
Kazuha's grouping ensures Dahlia's Hydro attacks hit as many enemies as possible, maximizing his AoE efficiency. The Hydro DMG bonus from Kazuha's swirl further boosts Dahlia's personal damage output significantly.
With Aino
Kazuha provides Aino with the grouping needed to land her heavy claymore swings on multiple targets. His Elemental DMG buff and Viridescent Venerer shred are also vital for amplifying Aino's personal Hydro damage.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Favonius Sword
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
- CRIT Rate (For Favonius) > - Energy Recharge ~200%+ > - HP %
Weapon
Favonius Greatsword
Artifacts
Silken Moon's Serenade
Sands
Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
Goblet
Elemental Mastery
Circlet
Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate W/ Favonius
Substats
Energy Recharge to requirements > Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate (Favonius)
Who Should You Pull?
- When you prefer high-speed, precision combat
- In teams that benefit from rapid Hydro application (like Hyperbloom)
- If you have high-tier swords like Mistsplitter
- When you want to break shields and stagger enemies with ease
- In teams that favor large, sweeping attacks for AoE clearing
- If you prefer a tankier, more impactful feeling to your attacks