As a four-star Pyro character in Genshin Impact, Thoma provides critical shielding and fiery support to keep teammates safe. With his signature flaming shield and spear attacks, Thoma Genshin Impact can anchor team rotations and fortify squishier members from harm. Let's analyze his abilities, best builds, and ideal team lineups.
I. Thoma Genshin Impact Info
- Rating: A
- Number of stars: 4
- Main role: Sub-Carry/Burst Carry, Support
- Element: Fire
- Weapon used: Spear
Thoma’s Backstory & Personality
Although born in Mondstadt, Thoma now loyally serves as the housekeeper for Ayaka and Ayato Kamisato. Despite hailing from a different land, the gregarious and responsible Thoma considers Inazuma his home. Whether carrying out his caretaker duties or fighting enemies as a retainer, Thoma uses his Pyro powers and shields to staunchly defend anything precious to him. That reliability and warmth endear him to allies and have made him a trusted presence in the Kamisato clan.
Ascensions and Stats
420,000 Mora
46 Smoldering Pearl
1 Agnidus Agate Sliver
9 Agnidus Agate Fragment
9 Agnidus Agate Chunk
6 Agnidus Agate Gemstone
168 Fluorescent Fungus
18 Treasure Hoarder Insignia
30 Silver Raven Insignia
36 Golden Raven Insignia
II. Skill set (Fire system)
As a four-star Pyro polearm user, Thoma occupies a defense-oriented combat role, providing shields and off-field Pyro application. His Elemental Skill produces Blazing Blessing, a flaming shield that absorbs Pyro DMG. Meanwhile, his Elemental Burst triggers Crimson Ooyoroi, wreathing Thoma in armor that casts fiery slashes with his normal attacks.
With 250% Pyro DMG absorption potential on his shields at talent level 10, Thoma shines by soaking up big enemy Pyro attacks. He also enables consistent Swirl and Vaporize reactions, making him an excellent partner for Anemo and Hydro characters. Thoma Genshin Impact thrives as a powerful comfort pick granting safety for fragile DPS heroes in harm's way.
1. Proactive skills
Swiftshatter Spear (Normal Attack)
Normal Attack: Can perform 4 consecutive attacks, dealing physical damage to enemies when hit.
Heavy Strike: When holding down the attack button, Thoma will consume a certain amount of stamina to deliver a heavy strike. He moves forward and deals physical damage to enemies on the way.
Landing Attack: When landing from above, damage enemies on the way with Fire elemental damage.
Blazing Blessing (Elemental Skill)
Thoma uses the tip of his spear as a fulcrum, rushes forward and launches a kick at the enemy, dealing damage within the Fire element range. At the same time, summon the Guardian Fire Shield. At this time, when performing the move, Thoma will receive the Fire element.
Guardian Flame Shield's damage absorption will be affected by Thoma's maximum health limit.
Guardian Fire Shield:
- Absorbs 250% of Fire elemental damage.
- When you get a new Guardian Fire Shield, the remaining damage absorption of the old Guardian Fire Shield will be added to the new Guardian Fire Shield. The remaining maintenance time will be renewed.
The maximum amount of damage absorbed by the Guardian Fire Shield will not exceed a certain ratio of Thoma's Health.
Crimson Ooyoroi (Elemental Burst)
When Thoma swings the spear, he hits enemies with bright red flames, dealing Fire elemental damage to surrounding enemies. At the same time, create Red Fire Armor around you.
Red Fire Armor:
When Thoma has Red Fire Armor, when using the Attack attack, he will normally activate Red Fire Attack, dealing damage within the range of the Fire element and creating a Fire Shield. For Explosive Red Fire created this way, it will be activated once every second.
In addition to the amount of damage absorbed, the properties will be similar to the shield of the elemental skill Fire Guardian:
- Absorbs 250% of Fire elemental damage.
- When you get a new Guardian Fire Shield, the remaining damage absorption of the old Guardian Fire Shield will be added to the new Guardian Fire Shield. The remaining maintenance time will be renewed.
The maximum shield damage absorption will not exceed a certain ratio of Thoma's Health.
As for the shield created, in addition to the amount of damage absorbed, the properties will be the same as the shield of the elemental skill "Fire Guardian":
·Has 250% absorption effect for Fire Elemental Damage;
·The shield's remaining damage absorption will stack when receiving Guardian Flame Shield again, and the duration will be refreshed.
The maximum shield damage absorption will not exceed a certain percentage based on Thoma's HP limit.
When Thoma leaves the battle, the effect of the Red Flame Jacket will disappear.
2. Passive skills
Imbricated Armor
Unlocked when upgrading stars for the first time
When Thoma receives or refreshes the Guardian Fire, the effect increases by 5% for 6 seconds. It will activate once every 0.3s, and has a maximum stack of 5 times.
Flaming Assault
Unlocked when raising stars for the 4th time
Damage dealt by Red Flame Strike increases Thoma's maximum health limit by 2.2%.
Snap and Swing
Unlock automatically
When the Traveler successfully fishes in Inazuma, with Thoma's help, you have a 20% chance of scoring double the finished product.
3. Materials to level up skills
1,652,500 Mora
6 Treasure Hoarder Insignia
22 Silver Raven Insignia
31 Golden Raven Insignia
3 Teachings of Transience
21 Guide to Transience
38 Philosophies of Transience
6 Hellfire Butterfly
1 Crown of Insight
III. How to Build Thoma (Fire Type)
To maximize his fiery support capabilities, the four-star The Catch polearm can provide Thoma substantial Elemental Burst DMG and Energy Recharge. For set bonuses, 2-Piece Tenacity of the Millelith boosts his shield strength, while 2-Piece Emblem of Severed Fate increases his Burst DMG. Prizing HP% main stats and substats will further reinforce his hardy shields as well.
Meanwhile, teammates like Xingqiu and Childe can enable more Vaporize explosions from Thoma's constant Pyro application. Anemo heroes like Kazuha and Sucrose can also Swirl his flames across whole enemy groups. With the right gears and allies, Thoma Genshin Impact becomes a stalwart guardian consuming blows so his teammates avoid taking damage.
1. Weapons
Favonius Lance (4 stars)
- Attack increased by 565, Elemental Recharge Efficiency: 30.6 (at level 90)
- When creating a violent attack, there is a 60% chance of generating a small amount of Nuclear Elements, restoring 6 Elemental Energy to the character. Only cast once every 12 seconds.
Black Tassel (3 stars)
- Attack increased by 354, HP: 46.9% (at level 90)
- Increases damage to Slime enemies by 40%.
Skyward Spine (5 stars)
- Attack increased by 674, Elemental Recharge Efficiency: 36.8 (at level 90)
- Critical attack rate increased by 8%, normal attack speed increased by 12%. In addition, when normal attacks and heavy attacks hit the enemy, there is a 50% chance of using Vacuum Blade, dealing additional damage equal to 40% of the attack in a small range. This effect can be applied at most once every 2 seconds.
"The Catch" (4 stars)
- Attack increased by 510, Elemental Recharge Efficiency: 45.9 (at level 90)
- Rage Skill damage increased by 16%, Rage Skill's violence rate increased by 6%.
2. Set of holy relics
Noblesse Oblige
Set 2: Elemental Fury damage increased by 20%.
Set 4: After using the rage skill, the whole team's damage increases by 20% for 12 seconds, this effect does not stack.
Emblem of Severed Fate
Set 2: Elemental Recharge Efficiency increased by 20%
Set 4: Increases Rage Skill damage based on 25% Elemental Charge Effect. A maximum increase of 75% can only be achieved through this method.
3. Best Thoma Genshin Impact Teams
With dependable defense from his elemental shields and fiery ranged attacks from his polearm, the four-star Thoma provides critical protection and Pyro resonance to his team. Pair him with fragile main DPS characters like Hu Tao or Yoimiya to give them breathing room to unleash their damage safely.
Or alternatively, use Thoma as a durable turret enveloping opponents in swirling Pyro Vaporize and Overload reactions when combined with Hydro and Electro allies. Both in the main story and on the field, Thoma Genshin Impact demonstrates his reliability by steadfastly defending those who place their faith in him.
So if you need a fiery Guardian keeping imminent harm at bay, then build up Thoma as your stalwart team sentinel. Let us know your favorite Thoma team compositions and moments showcasing his dedication down in the comments!
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