Thoma Genshin Impact Guide ⇒ Best Build & Teams to Use

Thoma is a dynamic and versatile character in Genshin Impact, known for his defensive capabilities and Pyro-based attacks. As a 4-star polearm wielder, he serves as both a valuable support and a defensive presence on the battlefield. His skills revolve around creating powerful shields, ensuring team survival while dealing consistent damage. Originally from Mondstadt, Thoma has deep connections in Inazuma, where he serves as the loyal housekeeper of the Kamisato Clan. This guide delves into everything you need to know about Thoma, from his lore and abilities to the best ways to optimize his build, team compositions, and more.

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Thoma – Character Overview

Thoma’s Role and Weapon

Thoma plays a dual role in Genshin Impact. While many players utilize him for his defensive shield capabilities, he also provides decent off-field Pyro application. His weapon of choice is the polearm, which allows him to execute rapid and fluid attacks. Due to his kit’s defensive nature, he is often used as a support or sub-DPS in many team compositions.

Element and Vision

Thoma wields a Pyro Vision, aligning him with fire-based abilities. This allows him to trigger reactions such as Vaporize, Melt, and Burning when paired correctly with Hydro, Cryo, or Dendro characters. His Pyro element also makes him an effective option for maintaining elemental resonance in Pyro-heavy teams.

Background and Lore

Thoma was originally from Mondstadt, where he knew characters like Jean and Eula. However, his journey brought him to Inazuma in search of his father, who had returned home before him. During his voyage, his ship was wrecked, forcing him to find his way to the region through perseverance alone. Once in Inazuma, he became the trusted housekeeper of the Kamisato Clan, working under Kamisato Ayaka and Ayato. Beyond housekeeping, he is a skilled “fixer,” handling delicate political matters, brokering deals, and acquiring critical information for the Yashiro Commission.

Thoma – Abilities and Talents

Normal Attack – Swiftshatter Spear

Performs up to four consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to enemies in his path.

Plunging Attack

Plunges to the ground, dealing AoE Pyro damage.

Elemental Skill – Blazing Blessing

Thoma vaults forward, kicking with flames to inflict AoE Pyro damage. This action also summons a Blazing Barrier, a shield that scales off his Max HP. The shield absorbs Pyro damage 250% more effectively and refreshes when new barriers stack.

Elemental Burst – Crimson Ooyoroi

Thoma unleashes a fiery spin attack, dealing AoE Pyro damage and activating Scorching Ooyoroi. While this effect is active, his normal attacks trigger Fiery Collapse, an ability that deals AoE Pyro damage and generates a new Blazing Barrier every second.

Thoma – Passive Talents

Snap and Swing

Grants a 20% chance of a double catch when fishing in Inazuma.

Imbricated Armor

Increases the shield strength of the active character by 5% for 6 seconds when a Blazing Barrier is obtained or refreshed.

Flaming Assault

Boosts the damage output of Fiery Collapse from his Elemental Burst by 2.2% of Thoma’s Max HP.

Thoma – Character Ascension and Stats

When ascending Thoma, his bonus stat increases Attack Percentage. His base stats include:

Critical Damage: 50%
Critical Rate: 5%
Elemental Mastery: 0
Energy Recharge: 100%

How to Build Thoma

Best Weapons

Staff of Homa – Increases Max HP and provides an ATK bonus.
The Catch – Boosts Elemental Burst damage and Energy Recharge.
Polearm of Favonius – Improves Energy Recharge to maintain shield uptime.

Best Artifacts

Emblem of Severed Fate – Increases Energy Recharge and Elemental Burst efficiency.
Tenacity of the Millelith – Boosts HP and provides ATK buffs for teammates.
Noblesse Oblige – Enhances Elemental Burst and provides bonus ATK to allies.

Thoma Team Compositions

Pyro Shield Support Team

Main DPS: Hu Tao (Pyro)
Sub-DPS: Xingqiu (Hydro)
Support: Thoma (Shield + Pyro)
Healer: Bennett (Pyro)

Elemental Reaction Team

Main DPS: Ayaka (Cryo)
Sub-DPS: Thoma (Pyro)
Support: Xingqiu (Hydro)
Healer: Kokomi (Hydro)

Thoma – Specialty Dish

Thoma’s specialty dish, “Warmth,” restores 14% of the selected character’s Max HP and regenerates 350 HP every 5 seconds for 30 seconds. The dish requires Tofu and Seagrass.