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| Rarity | (4-Star Free) |
| Element | Hydro |
| Weapon | Catalyst |
| Best Role | Healer / Bloom Driver |
| Stat Priority | HP% (Healer) or EM (Bloom) |
| Tier | B (Healer) / A (Nilou Bloom) |
Barbara is the Deaconess of the Church of Favonius and an "Idol" in Mondstadt. She is a dedicated healer who provides Hydro application via her Melody Loop. While simple to play, she is a top-tier choice for Nilou Bloom teams due to her ability to apply Hydro on-field while tanking Dendro core damage.
Pros
- Free character (Guaranteed at AR 18).
- Instant full-party healing with Burst (Great for Furina).
- C6 provides an auto-revive (Abyss lifesaver).
- Low investment; works with 3-star weapon (TTDS).
- Strong Hydro application in melee range (Bloom).
Cons
- Applies "Wet" to self (Gets you frozen constantly vs Cryo).
- Generates Zero energy particles (Needs battery).
- Long cooldowns on Skill (32s) and Burst (20s).
- Hydro application radius is very small (Melee only).
Quick Guide (TL;DR)
If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.
- Best Artifact (Healer): 4pc Ocean-Hued Clam (Adds DMG) or 4pc Maiden Beloved.
- Best Artifact (Bloom): 4pc Gilded Dreams or 4pc Flower of Paradise Lost.
- Best Weapon: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (3⭐ - Best Buffer).
- Alt Weapon: Prototype Amber (Energy + Healing) or Sacrificial Fragments (Bloom).
- Main Stats (Healer): SANDS: HP% / ER | GOBLET: HP% | CIRCLET: Healing Bonus.
- Main Stats (Bloom): SANDS: EM | GOBLET: EM | CIRCLET: EM.
- Talent Priority: Elemental Skill = Elemental Burst > Normal Attack.
- Top Team: Barbara + Nilou + Nahida + Dendro MC (F2P Bloom).
Pro Tip: Be very careful using Barbara's Skill against Cryo enemies (Slimes, Mages, Heralds). You will be frozen repeatedly. In those matchups, use her strictly for Burst healing or switch characters.
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| Category | Material Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension | Philanemo Mushroom | Mondstadt Houses (On Walls/Roofs) |
| Boss Drop | Cleansing Heart | Oceanid (Liyue) |
| Talent Books | Teachings of Freedom | Forsaken Rift (Mon/Thu/Sun) |
| Common Mob | Divining Scroll | Samachurls |
Talent Breakdown & Mechanics
Elemental Skill: Let the Show Begin♪
- Melody Loop: Creates a water ring around the active character.
- Wet Status: Applies Hydro to the active character periodically. This cleanses Pyro/Electro debuffs but makes you vulnerable to Freeze.
- Healing: Heals the active character periodically based on Barbara's Max HP. If Barbara attacks while the loop is active, she heals the entire party.
- Hydro App: Applies Hydro to enemies in melee range ("face-hugging"). This is crucial for Bloom teams.
Elemental Burst: Shining Miracle♪
- Cost: 80 Energy | Cooldown: 20s
- Big Heal: Instantly restores a massive amount of HP to all party members. The scaling is very high, often healing 20k+ HP at once.
- I-Frame: Has a long animation, useful for dodging enemy nukes.
Passive: Glorious Season
- Stamina: Characters within the Melody Loop consume 12% less Stamina. Good for charged attack users like Hu Tao or Yanfei.
Talent Priority Order:
- Elemental Skill (Level 9) - Main source of sustained healing/application.
- Elemental Burst (Level 8) - Emergency button.
- Normal Attack (Level 1) - Ignore unless Driver.
Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds
Barbara generates NO energy. You must rely on teammates, weapons, or stats to burst.
| Build | Stat Goal | ER Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Healer | 30,000+ HP | 180% - 200% |
| Nilou Bloom | 800+ Elemental Mastery | 140% (Burst less important) |
Substat Priority (Healer):
- HP% (Healing)
- Energy Recharge (To use Burst)
- Flat HP
Substat Priority (Bloom):
- Elemental Mastery (Damage)
- HP% (Survival)
- Energy Recharge
Best Artifacts Comparison
| Set Name | Role | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 4pc Ocean-Hued Clam | Healer/DPS | Converts her massive healing into Physical DMG bubbles (up to 30k DMG). Best general set. |
| 4pc Gilded Dreams | Bloom | Provides massive EM for reaction damage. Essential for Nilou Bloom triggers. |
| 4pc Maiden Beloved | Pure Heal | Overkill on healing, but good if you are struggling to survive. Usually Clam is better. |
| 4pc Instructor | Support | Cheap 4-star set. Provides 120 EM to the team. Good for Vape teams. |
Weapon Rankings
| Weapon | Type | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling Tales (TTDS) | HP% | S (BiS) | 3-Star Weapon. Grants 48% ATK to the next character you swap to. HP substat boosts healing. Cheap and overpowered. |
| Sacrificial Fragments | EM | S (Bloom) | Massive EM stat for Bloom reactions. Resets skill (not very useful for Barb, but stats are king). |
| Prototype Amber | HP% | A (Energy) | Craftable. Restores energy after burst, solving her ER issues. Adds even more healing. |
| Favonius Codex | ER% | A (Battery) | Use if your team needs energy particles. Requires Crit Rate on artifacts. |
Constellation Value
Barbara is a free unit, so you will likely get her constellations over time.
- C2: Vitality Burst - (Cooldown) Decreases Skill CD by 15%. While Skill is active, active character gains 15% Hydro DMG Bonus. Great for Childe/Ayato teams.
- C6: Dedicating Everything to You - (Revive) When a party member falls, they are instantly revived to 100% HP. 15-minute cooldown. Invaluable for Spiral Abyss resets.
Verdict: C6 is her peak utility.
Top Team Compositions
1. Nilou Bloom (F2P Friendly)
- Core: Nilou
- Driver/Trigger: Barbara (Full EM)
- Dendro: Nahida / Dendro MC
- Dendro: Collei / Yaoyao
Why it works: Barbara's water ring applies Hydro to enemies in melee range constantly. Since Nilou's Bountiful Cores damage the player, Barbara's high healing keeps the team alive while she triggers blooms.
2. Taser Driver
- Driver: Barbara (Clam)
- Sub-DPS: Beidou
- Sub-DPS: Fischl
- Anemo: Kazuha / Sucrose
Why it works: Barbara attacks fast with normal attacks to drive Beidou/Fischl. She keeps the team healthy and deals physical damage with the Clam set.
Rotations & Combos
TTDS Buff Rotation:Supports > Barbara E > IMMEDIATELY Swap to Main DPS
Tip: TTDS only buffs the character you swap into. Make sure you switch directly from Barbara to your Carry (e.g., Ayaka or Xiangling).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kokomi better?
Yes, Kokomi has better Hydro application range (Jellyfish), generates energy, and doesn't apply Wet to herself. However, Barbara is free, can crit (unlike Kokomi), and has burst healing.
Why do I keep freezing?
Barbara's skill applies "Wet" status to you every few seconds. If an enemy hits you with Cryo during that tick, you freeze. Be careful against Cryo enemies!
Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025
