Dahlia

Dahlia
DahliaNameDahlia
TitleOde and Oblation
OccupationChurch of Favonius
AssociationMONDSTADT
RarityRaritystrRaritystrRaritystrRaritystr
WeaponWeapon Sword
ElementElement Hydro
Day of Birth25
Month of Birth5
Vision (Introduced)Hydro
Constellation (Introduced)Cantus Choralis
Chinese Seuyu风袖
Japanese Seuyu山本和臣
English SeuyuAileen Mythen
Korean SeuyuSeok Seung-hoon
DescriptionDeacon of the Church of Favonius and the Anemo Archon’s representative in the church.
Character Ascension Materials
Varunada Lazurite Sliver
Varunada Lazurite Fragment
Varunada Lazurite Chunk
Varunada Lazurite Gemstone
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator
Calla Lily
Firm Arrowhead
Sharp Arrowhead
Weathered Arrowhead
Skill Ascension Materials
Teachings of Ballad
Guide to Ballad
Philosophies of Ballad
Eroded Scale-Feather
Crown of Insight

Table of Content
Stats
Skills
Skill Ascension
Related Items
Gallery
Sounds
Quotes
Stories

Stats

LvHPAtkDefCritRate%CritDMG%Bonus HP%MaterialsTotal Materials
1104915.8546.925.0%50.0%0%
20269440.72120.555.0%50.0%0%
Varunada Lazurite Sliver1
0
Calla Lily3
Firm Arrowhead3
Mora20000
Varunada Lazurite Sliver1
0
Calla Lily3
Firm Arrowhead3
Mora20000
20+347752.56155.65.0%50.0%0%
40520878.72233.085.0%50.0%0%
Varunada Lazurite Fragment3
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator2
Calla Lily10
Firm Arrowhead15
Mora40000
Varunada Lazurite Sliver1
0
Calla Lily13
Firm Arrowhead18
Mora60000
Varunada Lazurite Fragment3
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator2
40+576587.14257.985.0%50.0%6.0%
506631100.23296.745.0%50.0%6.0%
Varunada Lazurite Fragment6
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator4
Calla Lily20
Sharp Arrowhead12
Mora60000
Varunada Lazurite Sliver1
0
Calla Lily33
Firm Arrowhead18
Mora120K
Varunada Lazurite Fragment9
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator6
Sharp Arrowhead12
50+7373111.45329.955.0%50.0%12.0%
608239124.54368.715.0%50.0%12.0%
Varunada Lazurite Chunk3
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator8
Calla Lily30
Sharp Arrowhead18
Mora80000
Varunada Lazurite Sliver1
0
Calla Lily63
Firm Arrowhead18
Mora200K
Varunada Lazurite Fragment9
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator14
Sharp Arrowhead30
Varunada Lazurite Chunk3
60+8796132.95393.625.0%50.0%12.0%
709661146.02432.335.0%50.0%12.0%
Varunada Lazurite Chunk6
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator12
Calla Lily45
Weathered Arrowhead12
Mora100K
Varunada Lazurite Sliver1
0
Calla Lily108
Firm Arrowhead18
Mora300K
Varunada Lazurite Fragment9
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator26
Sharp Arrowhead30
Varunada Lazurite Chunk9
Weathered Arrowhead12
70+10217154.44457.245.0%50.0%18.0%
8011083167.53496.05.0%50.0%18.0%
Varunada Lazurite Gemstone6
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator20
Calla Lily60
Weathered Arrowhead24
Mora120K
Varunada Lazurite Sliver1
0
Calla Lily168
Firm Arrowhead18
Mora420K
Varunada Lazurite Fragment9
Secret Source Airflow Accumulator46
Sharp Arrowhead30
Varunada Lazurite Chunk9
Weathered Arrowhead36
Varunada Lazurite Gemstone6
80+11640175.94520.915.0%50.0%24.0%
9012506189.03559.675.0%50.0%24.0%

Skills

Active Skils

Favonius Bladework - RitualFavonius Bladework - Ritual
Normal Attack
Performs up to 4 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
1-Hit DMG43.55%47.09%50.64%55.7%59.24%63.3%68.87%74.43%80%86.08%92.16%98.23%104.31%110.39%116.46%
2-Hit DMG40.1%43.36%46.63%51.29%54.55%58.29%63.41%68.54%73.67%79.27%84.86%90.46%96.05%101.65%107.24%
3-Hit DMG23.74% + 29.02%25.68% + 31.38%27.61% + 33.74%30.37% + 37.11%32.3% + 39.48%34.51% + 42.18%37.55% + 45.89%40.59% + 49.6%43.62% + 53.31%46.94% + 57.36%50.25% + 61.41%53.56% + 65.46%56.88% + 69.5%60.19% + 73.55%63.5% + 77.6%
4-Hit DMG65.66%71%76.35%83.98%89.32%95.43%103.83%112.23%120.63%129.79%138.95%148.11%157.27%166.43%175.6%
Charged Attack DMG39.88% + 55.07%43.12% + 59.55%46.37% + 64.03%51% + 70.44%54.25% + 74.92%57.96% + 80.04%63.06% + 87.08%68.16% + 94.13%73.26% + 101.17%78.83% + 108.85%84.39% + 116.54%89.95% + 124.22%95.52% + 131.91%101.08% + 139.59%106.65% + 147.27%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost202020202020202020202020202020
Plunge DMG63.93%69.14%74.34%81.77%86.98%92.93%101.1%109.28%117.46%126.38%135.3%144.22%153.14%162.06%170.98%
Low/High Plunge DMG127.84% / 159.68%138.24% / 172.67%148.65% / 185.67%163.51% / 204.24%173.92% / 217.23%185.81% / 232.09%202.16% / 252.51%218.51% / 272.93%234.86% / 293.36%252.7% / 315.64%270.54% / 337.92%288.38% / 360.2%306.22% / 382.48%324.05% / 404.76%341.89% / 427.04%
Immersive OrdinanceImmersive Ordinance
Time for a fun little trick! Summons the Sacramental Shower in different ways depending on whether you Tap or Hold it.

Tap
After a short prayer, summons the Sacramental Shower in front.

Hold
Engages in continuous prayer, and when done, summons forth a Sacramental Shower in the designated position.

Sacramental Shower
When opponents or nearby party members touch the Sacramental Shower, different effects will occur depending on the one who touches it:
If an opponent touches the Shower, it will explode and deal AoE Hydro DMG to nearby opponents.
If a nearby party member touches it, it will bounce the one who touches it high in the air.

Only 1 Sacramental Shower summoned by Dahlia himself can be on the field at once.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Skill DMG232.8%250.26%267.72%291%308.46%325.92%349.2%372.48%395.76%419.04%442.32%465.6%494.7%523.8%552.9%
Skill CD9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s9s
Radiant PsalterRadiant Psalter
Appeals to the divine with earnestness and song, dealing AoE Hydro DMG to nearby opponents and granting his party members Favonian Favor, summoning a Shield of Sacred Favor.
The Shield of Sacred Favor's DMG absorption is based on Dahlia's Max HP, and it will absorb Hydro DMG with 250% effectiveness.

Favonian Favor
While this effect is active, 1 Benison stack may be consumed to summon a new Shield of Sacred Favor when an existing Shield is broken via DMG.

Dahlia can obtain Benison via the following methods:
· He will gain 1 Benison stack when his own active party member hits opponents 4 times with Normal Attacks while affected by Favonian Favor.
· After triggering the effect of his Passive Talent, "The Wind's Gentle Grace" (You must first unlock this Passive Talent.)
Dahlia can gain a maximum of 4 Benison stacks per Favonian Favor duration.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Skill DMG406.4%436.88%467.36%508%538.48%568.96%609.6%650.24%690.88%731.52%772.16%812.8%863.6%914.4%965.2%
Shield of Sacred Favor DMG Absorption3.36% Max HP + 323.563.61% Max HP + 355.923.86% Max HP + 390.974.2% Max HP + 428.734.45% Max HP + 469.184.7% Max HP + 512.335.04% Max HP + 558.175.38% Max HP + 606.715.71% Max HP + 657.956.05% Max HP + 711.886.38% Max HP + 768.516.72% Max HP + 827.847.14% Max HP + 889.867.56% Max HP + 954.587.98% Max HP + 1022
Favonian Favor Duration12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s
Energy Cost606060606060606060606060606060
CD15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s

Passive Skills

Pilgrimage Upon Returning WindsPilgrimage Upon Returning Winds
During the day (06:00 – 18:00), your party members gain the Swift Stride effect: Movement SPD increased by 10%.
Does not take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or the Spiral Abyss. Swift Stride does not stack.
The Wind's Gentle GraceThe Wind's Gentle Grace
When characters affected by the Favonian Favor effect of the Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter trigger Frozen reactions on opponents, they will grant Dahlia 2 Benison stacks. This effect can trigger once every 8s.
Prayer of Well-Wrought JoyPrayer of Well-Wrought Joy
When your active party member is affected by the Favonian Favor effect of the Elemental Burst "Radiant Psalter," their ATK SPD will increase based on Dahlia's Max HP: Every 1,000 Max HP will cause an increase of 0.5%, up to a maximum of 20%.

Constellations

Infallible ProcessionInfallible Procession
Each time Dahlia gains 1 of his Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter's Benison stacks, he will regain 2.5 Elemental Energy.
Revelation of MercyRevelation of Mercy
After Dahlia consumes his Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter's Benison stacks to summon a Shield of Sacred Favor, the character protected by said Shield will gain 25% increased Shield Strength for 12s.
Windblume OffertoryWindblume Offertory
Increases the Level of Radiant Psalter by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Collect of the AssemblyCollect of the Assembly
The Favonian Favor from Dahlia's Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter lasts 3 more seconds.
Let It Be Subtly SoLet It Be Subtly So
Increases the Level of Immersive Ordinance by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
You Shall Go Out With JoyYou Shall Go Out With Joy
The current active character affected by the Elemental Burst Radiant Psalter's Favonian Favor has their ATK SPD increased by 10%.
Additionally, when an active character affected by Favonian Favor falls, immediately:
· Revive them.
· Restore their HP to 100%.
This effect can trigger once every 15 minutes.

Skill Ascension

Sounds

Quotes

Audio Language:
TitleVoiceOver
Hello
Chat: A Whisper on the Wind
Chat: Bored
Chat: Drama
When It Rains
When Thunder Strikes
When It's Windy
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Evening
Good Night
About Dahlia: Duties
About Dahlia: Divine Favor
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Us: Great Deeds
About Us: Identity
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
About the Vision
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Something to Share
Interesting Things
About Venti
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Jean
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Barbara
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Rosaria
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Kaeya
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Diluc
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
About Klee
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
More About Dahlia: I
More About Dahlia: II
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 3
More About Dahlia: III
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
More About Dahlia: IV
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 5
More About Dahlia: V
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
Dahlia's Hobbies
Dahlia's Troubles
Favorite Food
Least Favorite Food
Receiving a Gift: I
Receiving a Gift: II
Receiving a Gift: III
Birthday
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 1
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 2
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 4
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
* Unlocks at Ascension Phase 6
Elemental Skill: I
Elemental Skill: II
Elemental Skill: III
Elemental Burst: I
Elemental Burst: II
Elemental Burst: III
Deploying Wind Glider: I
Deploying Wind Glider: II
Opening Treasure Chest: I
Opening Treasure Chest: II
Opening Treasure Chest: III
Low HP: I
Low HP: II
Low HP: III
Ally at Low HP: I
Ally at Low HP: II
Fallen: I
Fallen: II
Fallen: III
Light Hit Taken: I
Heavy Hit Taken: I
Heavy Hit Taken: II
Joining Party: I
Joining Party: II
Joining Party: III

Stories

TitleText
Character DetailsIn this city blessed by freedom, people choose to follow many different paths — from those who seek peace and leisure, to those who yearn for the thrill of adventure. As for Dahlia, well, he's the kind of person whose morning prayers are filled with entreaties for trouble to come his way.
Deacon of the Church of Favonius and leader of the church's choir, he is a man blessed by the gods who is said to hear the will of the divine. When the people face hardships and seek guidance from on high, it is Dahlia who leads their morning prayers, beseeching Barbatos for answers on their behalf. More often than not, his appeals do not go unanswered.
Many a curious mind has speculated as to why Dahlia was blessed with divine favor. Some say it's due to his noble character and willingness to help those in need. Others claim that it's because of his singing — a sound as sweet and intoxicating as Dandelion Wine. While a third theory postulates that he has perfected some esoteric form of divination that allows him to predict the future...
If anyone were inclined to ask Dahlia himself, he would wink and flash a mischievous grin. "Perhaps it's because I enjoy meddling in others' affairs that the gods allow me to help them with their troubles."
Character Story 1Before becoming a deacon, Dahlia had long pursued a life of excitement and delight.
Like a keen-nosed detective, he would scour the streets of Mondstadt and the surrounding countryside, sniffing out the latest news. Wherever there was a thorny issue to be solved or someone in distress, he was always among the first to know and would rush to the scene to get involved.
When people would praise his kind-heartedness, he would smile at their warm words. Unbeknownst to them, he was mostly just thrilled to be in the thick of the action — people's problems getting solved was merely a happy coincidence.
However, Mondstadt was enjoying a long period of peace, and the everyday troubles of its citizens were insufficient to satisfy Dahlia's appetite for excitement — curbside quarrels, drinking debts, and absconded animals were far too nondescript for his tastes.
And whenever something truly thrilling would arise, the elite Knights of Favonius were always on hand to swiftly restore mundane order.
Thus, after returning his 19th lost cat and clearing his 30th Slime-induced key road blockage of the year, it occurred to Dahlia that he needed to inject some real turbulence into his life.
When he felt the winds begin to blow, he picked a single dandelion and held it in the palm of his hand, praying to Barbatos that something new and exciting might happen to him.
The dandelion seeds spiraled into the air and were carried on the wind to the plaza before the great Church of Favonius, coming to rest on the outstretched fingers of the Anemo Archon's statue.
In the plaza, a bard was playing a chelys, a child was feeding the pigeons, and the denizens of Mondstadt were praying before the Archon's statue.
Yet Dahlia could sense something was off amid this idyllic scene — that keen nose of his had detected the slightest whiff of trouble.
There were two sisters nearby talking in hushed and solemn voices. Dahlia sidled up beside them and managed to just about catch the words "missing" and "urgent."
In line with his standard approach to "meddling," he politely approached the two sisters and inquired if they needed his help.
They glanced at each other uncertainly, not sure whether they should involve a layperson in their current quandary.
Dahlia patted his chest reassuringly, announcing himself as a devout believer in the church and stating that there would be no greater honor than to help.
Moved by his impassioned words, the sisters ultimately explained the situation — one of their fellow sisters had been missing for several days, leaving the work she had been tasked with undone.
And so it was that Dahlia came to undertake this sister's work "for the benefit of the people of Mondstadt."
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 2
Character Story 2The "work" the sisters had tasked him with consisted of replying to letters from the congregation in the name of the church. The clergy would usually take it in turns to complete this task, but though it was now Sister Rosaria's turn, she had left the city on an investigation and had not been heard from in days. As such, the letters were piling up.
Dahlia took a deep breath and set about opening letters as though he were unwrapping candy.
Like a snowdrift in a blizzard, the letters piled high around him. All the troubles that people felt unable to share with their neighbors and friends were laid bare before him on white paper snowflakes.
Dahlia read each one carefully. Fortunately, most of these troubles were well within his power to solve.
A young maid confessed that she had fallen for someone beyond her reach and was uncertain whether to pursue things further. Dahlia wrote in his reply: The most beautiful emotions are often those we leave obscured, yet a brave decision can sometimes bring joyful rewards. Both are fine choices, so perhaps you should let your heart decide?
A merchant complained that their business was going nowhere, and they could not give their family the life they deserved. Dahlia wrote in his reply: A modest return is always better than a loss. Remain patient and be on the lookout for new opportunities. Perhaps in time, your fortunes will change.
A scholar questioned the history of Old Mondstadt. Dahlia cited records from authoritative texts and gently reminded the scholar that perhaps only Barbatos himself could help one learn the truth of the past.
...
On the morning of the third day, Dahlia was still furiously scribbling at his desk when his door was gently pushed ajar to admit a tired-looking sister. There were stains on her clothes that might have been mud but could well have been blood.
"You must be the sister who's been missing these past few days... It looks like the work you've been doing was far from easy."
"Thank you for your help, stranger. Victoria appreciates your kindness. She's hoping to persuade you to stay here and work with us." Rosaria began relaying the things she'd heard upon her return to the church.
As far as Dahlia was concerned, helping the church and working for the church were two completely different things. The latter involved far more than simply assisting the congregation in solving their problems — it required spending a significant amount of time on monotonous prayer and ceremony. For Dahlia, dull repetition was the greatest enemy of all.
He shot up from his chair, hurriedly declaring, "I seek no payment but the joy of helping others! Anyway... now that you're back, my work here is done!"
Rosaria made no move to stop him from leaving. She simply looked on as he fled the scene like a sudden gust of wind.
Upon reading through the pile of responses left sitting on her desk, she instantly regretted allowing him to leave without first learning his address.
She made a note to find out where he lived before the next time she was tasked with penning replies to the people's letters...
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 3
Character Story 3Dahlia's friends tend to be pretty good at holding their drink — none more so than Venti.
The first time they met, Venti was drinking alone in a tavern, a bewildering array of empty bottles laid out before him.
Taking note of his bardic attire, Dahlia had assumed he was a frustrated artist, trying to drown his sorrows in wine. As such, he decided to accompany the singer for a round or three.
He gently probed, hoping to tactfully uncover the source of the bard's troubles. Was he suffering from writer's block? Had his latest work received negative reviews? Were his performances not bringing in enough money?
In the end, after downing his 28th cup of apple cider, the bard joyfully shared his reason for drinking:
The fruit harvest that year had been a good one, and the wine it produced tasted exceptionally sweet. The bard explained how once he had got going, he had found it difficult to stop until the room was spinning and his eyes glazed over.
...It appeared he was simply a connoisseur of fine wine.
So Dahlia paid for the remaining drinks and ordered round after round, until the two of them were not only satisfied and sated, but had become the firmest of friends.
And so, when Dahlia arranged to meet Venti atop the city walls to share his adventures of the past few days, he made sure to bring libations.
Venti was curious to know why he had fled. When common folk encountered trouble in their lives, they would often seek the Church's aid. Surely, that was exactly the role Dahlia wanted?
He thought back to his childhood, when his mother would take him along to morning prayers. He had always found these occasions too solemn and gloomy. He would think up ways to slip away or doodle absentmindedly on the pews. If he were to join the ranks of the clergy, these rituals were certain to become a regular part of his routine.
Not to mention, the thought of all those weighty tomes filled with scripture made him dizzy.
Venti gave a laugh and then asked again — if there was a way to make the rituals more interesting, would he consider it then? For instance, what if he were to help transmit the Anemo Archon's guidance to his flock?
Well, there was no way Dahlia was going to turn down an opportunity like that.
And thus, that night, it came to pass that Dahlia became the guardian of a scarcely believable secret, while Barbatos, in turn, gained a most trustworthy herald.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Character Story 4Before the sisters had time to lament his departure, Dahlia had returned to the Church of Favonius. This time, he claimed to be an oracle, bearing the words of Barbatos himself — words which required their help to pass on to the people.
Those present were understandably unsure. There had been many cases of charlatans abusing the Archon's name to defraud the common folk, but seldom had anyone attempted to hoodwink the clergy themselves.
Although, as Dahlia had a reputation for finding joy in helping others, the sisters were divided — some supported helping him while others remained unconvinced.
Those who were opposed believed that should this "oracle" prove false, it would damage the reputation of the church. While those who were in favor felt that oracular proclamations were nothing more than suggestions — should the things they predicted not come to pass, it would be of little significance to the common folk. However, should true prophecies be ignored, great harm could potentially be done.
After everyone had carefully weighed the benefits and risks, those who supported helping the "oracle" spread his word found themselves in the ascendancy.
Therefore, Victoria noted down Dahlia's enlightened words and proclaimed them to the faithful at morning prayers. After a few days, all of his predictions were proven true — timely rains fell for several straight days after Dahlia's call to plant seeds was followed, while a ferocious storm arose on the day he had called for none to take their boats out to sea, and on the day when he decreed the hunters should hunt, their captured prey was doubled...
During this time, rumors of a "youth blessed by gods" spread like wildfire throughout the church and the wider world.
The result was that the church formally offered Dahlia the position of deacon — a position he readily accepted.
On the first day that Dahlia conducted morning prayers, the Cathedral was packed to the rafters with common folk who had heard tell of his abilities. They enthusiastically told him their problems, hoping that they might receive divine guidance.
Even the longest-serving sisters had never witnessed such scenes. Previously, the only way to attract so many people to the Cathedral would have been to let Barbara hold a concert there.
"Please remain calm and await your turn."
"Our time is limited. I shall try to focus on the most important questions."
Dahlia answered the people's questions in an orderly manner before publicly announcing the date of his next time leading morning prayers.
Thanks to Barbatos's blessings, morning prayers were no longer the solemn and stuffy occasion they had once been, and there was now one more reason for people to come to church.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 5
Character Story 5Once, when out searching for a certain member of the choir who had failed to turn up for hymn practice, Dahlia came across a young man lying unconscious near Dragonspine.
The youth's clothes were torn, and his body was covered in wounds. As he didn't appear to be local, Dahlia temporarily abandoned his search and took the young man back to the church to rest and recuperate.
A fortnight passed, and the youth made a full recovery. Hoping to repay Dahlia for his kindness, he asked about, seeking to discover what recompense might be most appreciated.
Shortly after, Dahlia received a valuable gift along with an official-looking letter.
It turned out the youth was a researcher from Sumeru investigating flora and fauna in other parts of Teyvat. Due to the regions he was researching being mostly uninhabited forests, mountains, and bodies of water, he would regularly encounter dangerous situations. His original companions were injured one by one, until only he was left.
After hearing about Dahlia's deeds, it occurred to the researcher that such adventures might be of some interest to him, and so he invited him to come along.
Upon reading the researcher's earnest letter, Dahlia fell into deep contemplation.
One of his favorite pastimes was reading popular adventure novels. The protagonists would all start out with ordinary, mundane lives before setting off on wondrous adventures following some unexpected opportunity.
He himself had dreamed of taking off toward a distant land and searching for even greater troubles to get involved in, stumbling from one dire situation to the next, all while engineering miraculous escapes.
And now, this invitation in front of him might truly have been just such an "opportunity for adventure." He could imagine all the wonderful surprises that might await him on his journey.
Dahlia considered the researcher's offer for a full day and even thanked him personally before turning it down.
He had many reasons to refuse the offer, such as his duties with the choir, who might fall apart without his leadership.
Or the friends he had in Mondstadt and those lost souls who sought divine guidance.
He wished to prioritize the problems that were already before him and enjoy the pleasures of his present position to the fullest.
The wind blowing atop the city walls, the bubbles rising in the finest Dandelion Wine, the cheerful laughter of the people... The day he might finally set foot on soil untouched by the whistling breeze, these things would surely become his most cherished memories.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
ChoirbookDahlia's book of hymns. Most of the songs contained within are odes of praise to the Anemo Archon that have been passed down for generations. However, a handwritten score has been inserted beneath the final page.
This recent edition is not an established official hymn, nor has it ever been performed by the choir as part of a public performance.
Its origins lie in a chance encounter — and more than a little wine. On that fateful day, Dahlia was drinking with his friends, so lost in conversation that they hardly noticed the sun setting and the stars now shining in their place.
One of his companions was curious to know how he could still drink through the evening hours now that he was an ordained deacon in the church.
Dahlia gave a mirthful smile. "It is through the Anemo Archon's blessing that this land produces such fine wine. Is enjoying the fruits that Barbatos has provided not itself a form of praise?"
All those present raised their cups and shared a toast to Barbatos. Venti, who was also there and playing a tune, felt a sudden wave of inspiration and began to perform an "Ode to Fine Wine."
Once the final chords had faded, he wrote the music down and declared it a gift for the leader of the choir.
Dahlia was naturally ecstatic to accept such a gift. The hymns he was used to performing were from a bygone era, and all followed the same stale style — to his mind, it was about time the choir's repertoire was brought up to date. As soon as he got back, he planned to add this new song to the program.
Unfortunately, many of the sisters did not share his modernizing views. As Victoria put it, only an appearance from Barbatos himself would sway her mind.
Dahlia could see it was a lost cause and quietly put the idea aside.
Until that year's Weinlesefest, that is, where Dahlia personally performed the ode — accompanied by Venti, of course — across multiple days of the festival.
And so it was that the hymn became popular throughout the city. Indeed, no matter which street you walked along back then, you could always hear its refrains carried on the wind from somewhere nearby.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
VisionDeacon Dahlia's name blew through the streets of Mondstadt like the lilting notes of a hymn. Even the cats, sunning themselves on the roofs and pavements, would meow in response to hearing it.
Those he had helped would smile and say, "Oh, I remember that Dahlia!" While those who had once been the object of his snooping interventions would turn up their noses and snort:
"How did that nosy so-and-so manage to climb so high, anyway? Come on, it's our turn to make some sport of him!"
The shuffling sounds of massing feet were swallowed in the cavernous hall of the Cathedral. The only sound that could be heard beneath the dappled light from the stained glass windows was Dahlia's voice. His words were clear and simple, yet conveyed a sense of gravity...
"That's not right..." A voice cried out, finally seizing the chance to challenge him. "Where in the scripture does it say that? I can find no such words!"
Those nearby turned their irate gazes upon this unwelcome speaker, and a well-minded stranger attempted to explain:
"Barbatos is the god of freedom, his words are not constrained by scripture..."
Dahlia calmly cleared his throat, his composure unwavering, a flicker of excitement dancing across his brow:
"No one can seize the wind that does not wish to dally. Yet now that this wind would grasp our hands, some stubbornly seek to trap it in the pages of a book."
This was simply an interlude, and as the speaker had not achieved their goal of humiliating Dahlia, they had no choice but to turn and walk unhappily away — in full view of everyone.
Yet when Dahlia returned home, he retrieved his book of scripture — as thick and heavy as a slab of rock — gently blew the dust off its covers, and began to read it word by word, until he knew its contents by heart.
No one had required him to do so, and Dahlia had never feared if others should question him.
Whether people believed him or not, he was Barbatos's herald. And because he was Barbatos's herald, he knew that the Anemo Archon was not some solemn deity who would leave behind sermons and commandments. This so-called scripture was, at its heart, a book of Mondstadt's history, of praise for the Anemo Archon, of gratitude for plenty, and of hopes for freedom — it had little to do with Barbatos himself.
But Dahlia understood that he was no longer the common, excitable citizen of Mondstadt that he had once been. He was a deacon of the Church of Favonius. His every word and every action was a representation of the church and of Barbatos. It would not be hard for him to give out the same quick, impromptu responses he had always done, but was that what the church and its followers truly needed?
A few days later, when Dahlia was once again holding morning prayers, the congregation noticed something different in his bearing. His movements were solemn, his speech notably full of purpose. His words now flowed like the finest poetry as the warm light from the stained glass windows reflected in his eyes...
By the time he had finished, even Victoria couldn't help but ask if Barbatos himself hadn't stopped by to give him some inspirational pointers.
He lifted his head, thinking of the Vision he had found lying like a bookmark on his tome of scriptures, and which he had now affixed to his robes.
"Perhaps fate smiles on those who are most diligent?" He gave Victoria a wink and flashed her a cryptic smile.
What he left unsaid is that he had already changed for the benefit of others. He now desired to use his power to guide the world along a brighter path.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6

61 responses to “Dahlia”

  1. I don’t want to be asshole, but the amount of players who glaze dahlia like “who cares if he’s not good/meta, he’s cute uwu and he will come home, leave us dahlia nation alone”.

    Like really, I’m glad you still love him despite him barely being useful as utility unit. But these kind of players really emphasize form of emotional value rather than being rational.

    Most of you will also probably spend money to pull him to C6 and you are acknowledging that. And you’re okay with him being this…. mediocre? Idk if this is actually a win situation for players.

    Like really, it irks me that some players eat anything hoyo gives, and in the long run, if players keep this easily pleased attitude, I am fearing the future *4 generations are going into more shit hole….

    well, that’s just my feeling of this dahlia case. But hey, I guess dahlia wanter will have fun with him….. at least? idk man, this just feels off.

      
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    • Yeah i completely agree, i am a Genshin Hydro main I crown all Hydro characters fully and invest solely in Hydro units. This unit to say the least is so inconceivably mediocre as you say barely even being able to provide bottom-tier levels of utility, hydro ap, buffs etc. Why would I use this unit over any of my premium units. The 4 stars being released hold legitimately no value aside from the occasional Bennet Iansan must-pulls. Dahlia is just a punch in the face since I’ve been waiting since Mualani for another hydro unit RIP but y’know Hoyo shills gimme slop mentality wins.

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      • For real, but can’t even be honest about it because some genshin players are too blind to even realize their uwu cute precious boy doesn’t have any solid niche. He doesn’t have hydro app at all, and Mika is already there as better aspd buffer + heal. We had lanyan and layla, then here’s Dahlia shield locked behind ult… His existence is just for skirk’s shield bot, but even he doesn’t bring a lot in skirk team lmao. I guess Dahlia is still useful as teapot decoration.

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  2. Just what we need, another Hydro Sword user. So, Hoyo, what is ur beef with Hydro Claymore characters? Not a single one yet.

      
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    • weapon type is relative, the important is kit
      and this one sucks aids dongers
      like if you have to build him for atk speed just use any other hydro, even barbruh is better, because she can wield the infamous catalyst buffer (and her, songs of days past set, not an amqzing one but still a little extra buff)
      this kit is utter shit

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  3. 4y player here, and that’s my list:

    xinyan
    aloy
    sayu
    amber
    freminet
    ifa
    kachina
    yaoyao
    yanfei
    heizou

    let’s add another one to my lev.1 charas

      
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  4. just a basic 4* with a high dmg output, will probably hit 1m+ with really good artifacts.

      
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    • classic average moronic misconceptions about characters and their utility
      as if dOinG 1 MiLlioN makes a chara great, when for the whole team it’s just a shit
      not to mentions he wants Hp and his dmg is atk scaling, which is a classic hoyo bullshit

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    • Do they even try anymore?
      Hes or she is so weak!
      Why bother if Xinqui is still way better?

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    • I mean, it’s not that hard: the only 4☆ hydro characters currently in the game are Xingqiu, Barbara and Candace. 3!

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  5. Characters like this is why I crack a smirk everytime I think about people spending money on this game.

    One day somebody will point that games have mechanics.

    One day.

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