According to the latest analysis from Zajef Daily, leaks suggest that Dahlia is an upcoming 4-star Hydro unit with a unique focus on attack speed buffs. While her exact kit hasn’t been revealed yet, the implications of a Hydro attack speed buffer could have meaningful—though inconsistent—synergy with a number of existing characters.
Zajef breaks down how Dahlia’s hypothetical support role stacks up across various characters, identifying who benefits most from increased attack speed and whether Dahlia can find a home in today’s meta teams.
💧 What We Know About Dahlia So Far
- 4-Star Hydro Support
- Provides attack speed buffs
- May offer off-field Hydro application, though not confirmed
- Minimal synergy with Skirk based on elemental and kit design
- Likely releasing in a future version alongside other Mondstadt characters
She’s shaping up to be Genshin’s first dedicated attack speed buffer from the Hydro element, drawing comparisons to Candace and C6 Mika, but with a different elemental utility.
🧪 Who Benefits From Attack Speed Buffs?
Zajef identifies the most attack-speed-relevant characters and evaluates how they would (or wouldn’t) synergize with Dahlia. Here’s the breakdown:
🔥 Arlecchino (Arleino) — Mid to High Synergy
- Attack speed can help her fit more normals in her limited infusion window
- Hydro synergy is good if Dahlia helps enable vapes
- Current vape teams lack ideal Hydro supports—Dahlia could fill that gap
- TL;DR: If she provides enough Hydro to maintain vapes, she might be Arleino’s best fourth-slot option
⚡ Sethos — Unclear/TBD
- Attack speed could increase or decrease reaction frequency based on internal cooldowns
- Final impact depends on reaction mapping and attack count
🔥 Yoimiya — Mid to High Synergy
- Gains value from more infused attacks during her Pyro window
- Additional vapes depend on how much Hydro Dahlia applies
- Would have to compete with Yelan, who brings ~30K personal DPS
📌 Yoimiya may benefit most if Dahlia allows for more infused vapes and frees up Yelan for another team.
⚔️ Wanderer — Low Synergy
- Attack speed helps, but Hydro doesn’t
- No real Hydro-based benefit unless Dahlia provides something extremely unique
❄️ Risley — Mid Synergy
- Charge attacks and cancels limit the value of attack speed
- Hydro synergy is expected to improve post-Escoffier
- Overall, not worth replacing Yelan or Furina in current best teams
💧 Ayato — Mid Synergy
- Slight improvements from attack speed
- Gains minor value from extra Hydro resonance if using Furina
- But third Hydro unit offers diminishing returns
🔥 How Does Dahlia Compare to Candace?
Candace offers:
- Hydro infusion
- A small ATK buff
- Almost no utility
- Personal DPS of ~10K
Zajef’s early math suggests that Dahlia only needs to shave off ~1 second of rotation time and offer Instructor buffs to match Candace’s value. If she does anything else—even small off-field Hydro damage—she may outperform Candace as a support.
💬 Potential Impact on Meta Teams
If Dahlia provides:
- Reliable off-field Hydro
- Modest personal damage
- 20–25% attack speed
- Any reaction-enabling capability
…then she could become a valuable fourth slot in multiple vape or quickswap teams, particularly for units like Arlecchino or Yoimiya.
However, Dahlia’s success heavily depends on her Hydro application rate. If it’s too low, she won’t enable reactions. If it’s high enough to maintain vapes and allow fast combos, she could even compete with supports like Candace or C6 Mika.
📊 Summary of Synergy Ratings
| Character | Attack Speed Synergy | Hydro Synergy | Overall Potential with Dahlia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlecchino | Mid–High | High | Promising |
| Sethos | TBD | Mid | Unclear |
| Yoimiya | High | High | Good, if Hydro is consistent |
| Wanderer | High | Low | Weak Overall |
| Risley | Mid | Mid to High | Post-Escafier Potential |
| Ayato | Mid | Mid | Usable, not ideal |
💭 Final Thoughts: Should You Watch for Dahlia?
Dahlia has potential, but much of it depends on:
- Her off-field Hydro uptime
- The strength of her attack speed buff
- Whether she brings bonus utility (e.g. buffs, healing, or energy generation)
Zajef emphasizes that attack speed synergy is extremely breakpoint-dependent. If Dahlia helps certain characters reach faster rotations or perform additional vaped attacks, she could be a sleeper hit in future team comps.
But until we see her full kit? Wait and see.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dahlia
When is Dahlia expected to release?
Dahlia is expected to arrive in a future version, likely alongside Skirk or in the 5.7–5.8 patch range.
Does Dahlia increase attack speed?
Yes. Leaks suggest she is a 4-star Hydro support focused on increasing attack speed, with some potential off-field utility.
Which characters benefit most from Dahlia?
Arlecchino, Yoimiya, and Ayato are the top potential users. Dahlia’s value depends on Hydro uptime and rotation improvement.
How does Dahlia compare to Candace?
Dahlia may surpass Candace in teams that value faster rotations or need Hydro application. If she brings anything extra, she’s likely better.
Will Dahlia affect the meta?
Possibly. If she enables more vapes and smooth rotations, she could become a new staple for certain team comps.
Should I pull for Dahlia?
Wait for her full kit. If she provides both attack speed and consistent Hydro, she may be a strong support option.
