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Furina vs Dahlia

Universal Hydro support vs. Mondstadt's Hydro blade

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Furina if…

  • Whenever a massive damage boost is needed
  • In teams with a dedicated healer to offset her drain
  • To maximize off-field Hydro damage and application

Pick Dahlia if…

  • As a budget on-field Hydro carry for newer players
  • When you need a simple Hydro driver for Bloom or Vape
  • If you lack 5-star Hydro options and need a reliable DPS
Verdict

Furina is one of the most powerful units in the game, whereas Dahlia is a straightforward 4-star carry. Furina is almost always the better choice for account progression.

At a Glance

Furina
Stat
Dahlia
Sword
Weapon
Sword
Sub-DPS / Buffer
Role
Main DPS
5-StarWinner
Rarity
4-Star
Low
Field Time
HighWinner
ExceptionalWinner
Damage
Moderate
Teamwide BuffingWinner
Utility
Hydro Application
Moderate
Complexity
LowWinner
HP Drain
Sustainability
Self-sufficientWinner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Furina

Strengths
  • Salon Solitaire summons either the Salon Members or the Singer of Many Waters based on Furina's current Arkhe.
  • Let the People Rejoice generates Fanfare based on HP changes that occur.
  • Natural fit for Hydro Support slots without forcing a weird team shape.
Weaknesses
  • Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
  • Ceiling teams lean on limited partners, so a bare roster won't show the brochure damage.

Dahlia

Strengths
  • Immersive Ordinance summons the Sacramental Shower in different ways depending on whether you Tap or Hold it.
  • Radiant Psalter granting his party members Favonian Favor, summoning a Shield of Sacred Favor.
  • Natural fit for Hydro Shield Support slots without forcing a weird team shape.
Weaknesses
  • Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
  • Constellation breakpoints matter more than the C0 kit advertises.

Shared Team Members

With Furina

Bennett provides the team-wide healing needed to help Furina stack her Fanfare bonus, even if his healing is primarily single-target. His ATK buff benefits the rest of the team, while Furina provides the DMG% buff that Bennett's kit lacks.

With Dahlia

Bennett is a crucial support for Dahlia, providing the flat ATK buff he needs to maximize his on-field damage. The Pyro resonance and consistent healing Bennett offers make him an indispensable part of Dahlia's most effective team compositions.

Best Builds (Signature)

Furina

Weapon

Splendor of Tranquil Waters

Artifacts

Golden Troupe

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%

Dahlia

Weapon

Favonius Sword

Artifacts

Noblesse Oblige

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

- CRIT Rate (For Favonius) > - Energy Recharge ~200%+ > - HP %

Who Should You Pull?

Furina
Pull Furina if…
  • Whenever a massive damage boost is needed
  • In teams with a dedicated healer to offset her drain
  • To maximize off-field Hydro damage and application
Furina Full Guide
Dahlia
Pull Dahlia if…
  • As a budget on-field Hydro carry for newer players
  • When you need a simple Hydro driver for Bloom or Vape
  • If you lack 5-star Hydro options and need a reliable DPS
Dahlia Full Guide