The Dahlia (Constance) Build Guide

1. Character Kit & Analysis

The Dahlia revolutionizes Break teams by allowing "Super Break" damage to occur preemptively. Her kit revolves around her "Zone" and the "Dance Partner" mechanic.

Abilities Breakdown

• Basic ATK (Fiddle... Fissured Memory):
  Analysis: Deals Fire DMG to a single target. Primarily used to generate SP when the Zone is already active.
• Skill (Lick... Enkindled Betrayal):
  Analysis: The Core of her kit. Creates a "Zone" for 3 turns. While active, increases team Weakness Break Efficiency by 50%. Crucially, it converts Toughness Reduction dealt to non-broken enemies into Super Break DMG.
• Ultimate (Wallow... Entombed Ash):
  Analysis: Applies "Wilt" to all enemies, reducing their DEF. It also implants the Weakness of all "Dance Partners" onto enemies, allowing your team to brute force any content regardless of element.
• Talent (Who's Afraid of Constance?):
  Analysis: Links Dahlia to an ally as a "Dance Partner" (usually your main DPS). When the Partner attacks, Dahlia launches a follow-up attack that deals toughness damage and Super Break DMG.
• Technique (The Heart Makes the Finest Tomb):
  Utility: Creates a dimension that prevents enemy attacks. Entering battle in this state automatically triggers her Skill's Zone and deals instant Super Break DMG.

Trace Leveling Priority

Major Traces to Unlock:

1. Outgrow the Old: SPD buff for allies who implant weakness.
2. Yet Another Funeral: Increases team Break Effect based on Dahlia's own BE.
3. Lament, Lost Soul: Recovers Skill Points on follow-up attacks (Critical for SP management).

2. Best Light Cones (Weapons)

Damage & Utility Comparison:

1. Never Forget Her Flame (Signature)

Why it's best: Provides a massive 60% Break Effect and increases Break DMG for the wearer and their Dance Partner. It also recovers Skill Points when applying Weakness, fixing her only downside (SP usage).

2. Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat (4★)

Performance: Excellent support option. The DEF shred from "Ensnared" stacks with her Ultimate's "Wilt," maximizing Super Break damage numbers.

3. Solitary Healing (F2P 5★)

Performance: The best free option. Provides Break Effect and high Energy Regeneration, ensuring you can keep her Ultimate uptime high.

3. Relics & Planar Ornaments

Main Stats & Sub Stats

• Body: ATK% or HP% (Survivability)
• Feet: SPD (Crucial for generating SP and turns)
• Planar Sphere: ATK% or HP% (Fire DMG is less valuable for Super Break)
• Link Rope: Break Effect or Energy Regen Rate

Sub-stat Focus: Break Effect > SPD > ATK% > Effect Hit Rate

Target Stats (Breakpoints)

• SPD: 145 (Minimum) / 161 (Ideal for high SP generation)
• Break Effect: 150% (Minimum for Iron Cavalry passive) -> 250%+ (Goal)
• Effect Hit Rate: ~40% (To guarantee debuffs on bosses)

4. Eidolon Analysis

• E1 (When a Bud Readies to Bloom): Applies the "Dance Partner" Super Break multiplier to ALL allies, not just one. Value: High (Teamwide Buff)
• E2 (Fresh, Ethereal, and Beloved): Reduces all enemies' All-Type RES by 20% permanently while Dahlia is on field. Value: Game Changer
• E6 (Pity Its Heart Gnawed): Increases Follow-up attack hits and damage. Transforms her into a sub-DPS monster. Value: Maximum Potential

Verdict: The Dahlia is complete at E0. However, E1 is a massive team-wide damage boost comparable to Ruan Mei's E1.

5. Best Teams & Synergies

Best Synergy: The Dahlia is the best partner for Firefly, Boothill, and Rappa.

Team Comp 1: The "Break" Exodia

• Firefly (Main DPS) - Benefits from Dahlia's weakness implant and efficiency.
• The Dahlia (Sub-DPS/Support) - Replaces Harmony MC or Ruan Mei depending on the setup.
• Harmony Trailblazer (Support) - Stacks Super Break multipliers.
• Lingsha / Gallagher (Sustain) - Fire sustain units that contribute to the break bar.

Team Comp 2: Physical Break

• Boothill (Main DPS)
• The Dahlia
• Ruan Mei (Support)
• Sustain

6. Gameplay & Rotation

To maximize The Dahlia's efficiency:

1. Technique: Always enter battle with her Technique to activate the Zone immediately.
2. Turn 1: Skill (Refresh Zone) -> Ultimate (Apply Wilt/Weakness).
3. Turn 2 & 3: Basic ATK (Generate SP). Her Talent will trigger follow-ups automatically when your DPS attacks.
4. Tip: Ensure her Ultimate is active before your Main DPS (e.g., Firefly) unleashes their burst window to benefit from the Weakness Implant.

7. Ascension & Trace Materials

Total materials required to reach Level 80 and Max Traces:

8. Pros and Cons

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is The Dahlia better than Ruan Mei?
A: For Break teams (Firefly/Boothill), Yes. Her ability to trigger Super Break on non-broken enemies and implant specific weaknesses offers higher damage ceilings in those specific comps.

Q: Can she work without her Signature Light Cone?
A: Yes, "Solitary Healing" is a great F2P alternative, though you may need to manage your Skill Points more carefully.