Thoma Rating and Best Builds

Thoma is a 4-Star Pyro Polearm character in Genshin Impact. He's a support that can provide shields and can easily trigger Burgeon reactions with his Elemental Burst. See his best builds, and our rating of this character in this guide!

Thoma

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Thoma Rating and Info

Character Information

Thoma
	Rating
	Rarity	★★★★
	Element	Pyro
	Weapon	Polearm
	Voice Actors	Christian Banas (EN) Morita Masakazu (JP)

Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
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Thoma's Stats

Stat Calculations

Base Stat Calculations

	Stats indicated above are obtained from Thoma's base values. These numbers also exclude the character's equipped weapon, artifacts, talents, or other passive effects that are not innate to the character.
	All characters start with 5% CRIT Rate, 50% CRIT DMG, 100% Energy Recharge, 0 Elemental Mastery, 0% Healing Bonus, and 0% Elemental DMG bonus before any additional stats are applied. The table above includes such values.
	The Level 20 stats indicated for this character are calculated before their first ascension.

Character Stat Rankings

Thoma's Ascension and Talent Material Summary

All Ascension Materials Needed
Agnidus Agate Sliver ×1 Agnidus Agate Fragment ×9 Agnidus Agate Chunk ×9 Agnidus Agate Gemstone ×6 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×18 Silver Raven Insignia ×30 Golden Raven Insignia ×36 Mora ×420,000 Smoldering Pearl ×46 Fluorescent Fungus ×168
All Talent Materials Needed
Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×18 Silver Raven Insignia ×66 Golden Raven Insignia ×93 Mora ×4,957,500 Crown of Insight ×3 Philosophies of Transience ×114 Guide to Transience ×63 Teachings of Transience ×9 Hellfire Butterfly ×18

Thoma's Strengths and Weaknesses

Best Builds for Thoma

Burgeon Sub-DPS

Best Weapon	Kitain Cross Spear
Replacement Weapons	1. Dragon's Bane 2. Moonpiercer 3. Favonius Lance
Best Artifacts	Flower of Paradise Lost x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: Elemental Mastery or Energy Recharge
	Goblet: Elemental Mastery
	Circlet: Elemental Mastery
Artifact Sub Stats	Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge
Sample Teams	Burgeon: Burgeon Alt:

One of Thoma's most popular Sub-DPS role is in a Burgeon Team Comp with him as the triggerer. He will need to use as much Elemental Mastery as possible in order to max out his Burgeon damage, and Energy Recharge to refill his Elemental Burst as soon as possible especially if he's not at C4.

Paradise Lost is only slightly better then Gilded Dreams, so feel free to choose whichever artifact set has the better substats for you.

Shielder Support

Best Weapon	Favonius Lance
Replacement Weapons	1. Rightful Reward 2. Black Tassel 3. Engulfing Lightning
Best Artifacts	Emblem of Severed Fate x4 Tenacity of the Millelith x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: HP% or Energy Recharge
	Goblet: HP%
	Circlet: HP%
Artifact Sub Stats	Energy Recharge, HP%
Sample Teams	Overloaded: Burning:

This Thoma Support build is all about the shields he generates to protect the entire party. Focus on getting HP, and Energy Recharge stats of more than 200%, for stronger shields and faster energy renegeration for his Elemental Burst.

You may also equip Noblesse Oblige instead should you wish for more offensive buffs.

Thoma's Talent Priority

Thoma's shields are his most important tools to bring out to the party. Prioritize his Elemental Skill first to strengthen your shields followed by your Elemental Burst to increase overall DMG.

Best Artifacts for Thoma

Thoma Artifact Rankings

Burgeon Artifacts

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Flower of Paradise Lost	2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: The equipping character's Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon reaction DMG are increased by 40%. Additionally, after the equipping character triggers Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon, they will gain another 25% bonus to the effect mentioned prior. Each stack of this lasts 10s. Max 4 stacks simultaneously. This effect can only be triggered once per second. The character who equips this can still trigger its effects when not on the field.
2nd	Gilded Dreams	2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping this will obtain buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character, and EM is increased by 50 for every member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be triggered once every 8s and even when not on the field.
3rd	Gilded Dreams	2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80
	Wanderer's Troupe	2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80

Support Artifacts

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Emblem of Severed Fate	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%
	Tenacity of the Millelith	2-PC: HP +20%
2nd	Noblesse Oblige	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
3rd	Vourukasha's Glow	2-PC: HP +20%
	Tenacity of the Millelith	2-PC: HP +20%

Best 4-Star Artifact for Thoma

Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
Instructor Burgeon	2-PC: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80. 4-PC: Upon triggering an Elemental Reaction, increases all party members' Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8s.
The Exile Support	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 2 Energy for all party members (excluding the wearer) every 2s for 6s. This effect cannot stack.

List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses

Thoma Best Weapons

Thoma Weapon Rankings

Weapons for Burgeon Builds

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Kitain Cross Spear	Base ATK: 565 Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 110 Skill Effect: Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.
2nd	Dragon's Bane	Base ATK: 454 Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 221 Skill Effect: Increases DMG against enemies affected by Hydro or Pyro by 20%.
3rd	Moonpiercer	Base ATK: 565 Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 110 Skill Effect: After triggering Burning, Quicken, Aggravate, Spread, Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon, a Leaf of Revival will be created around the character for a maximum of 10s. When picked up, the Leaf will grant the character 16% ATK for 12s. Only 1 Leaf can be generated this way every 20s. This effect can still be triggered if the character is not on the field.

Weapons for Support Builds

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Favonius Lance	Base ATK: 565 Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 30.6% Skill Effect: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.
2nd	Rightful Reward	Base ATK: 565 Bonus Stat: HP 27.6% Skill Effect: When the wielder is healed, restore 8 Energy. This effect can be triggered once every 10s, and can occur even when the character is not on the field.
3rd	Black Tassel	Base ATK: 354 Bonus Stat: HP 46.9% Skill Effect: Increases DMG against slimes by 40%.

All Recommended Weapons for Thoma

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Favonius Lance	Gacha
Kitain Cross Spear	Crafted
Rightful Reward	Crafted
Dragon's Bane	Gacha
Moonpiercer	Crafted
The Catch	Inazuma Fishing Association
Skyward Spine	Gacha
Wavebreaker's Fin	Gacha
Ballad of the Fjords	Battle Pass
Black Tassel	Gacha

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Thoma Best Team Comp

Thoma Sub-DPS Team Comps

Thoma Burgeon Team Comp

Support	Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support
Thoma	Kinich	Nahida	Yelan
Thoma	Alhaitham	Nahida	Xingqiu
Thoma	Nahida	Xingqiu	Kokomi

This Burgeon Team comp has Thoma acting as the Pyro Trigger for the reaction. You'll have to use powerful Hydro applications from characters like Xingqiu to prevent Thoma from accidentally Burning the enemy instead.

Thoma Support Team Comps

Thoma Overloaded Team Comp

Support	Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support
Thoma	Arlecchino	Chevreuse	Fischl
Thoma	Clorinde	Chevreuse	Fischl

Overloaded teams with Chevreuse as its staple can have Thoma especially when slotted-in on teams where shields are better as a defensive option to characters who are already self-sufficient with their health, like Arlecchino or Clorinde.

Thoma Burning Team Comp

Support	Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support
Thoma	Kinich	Emilie	Dehya
Thoma	Arlecchino	Emilie	Xiangling

As Burning has the tendency to also damage the user, especially in the Overworld, Thoma's shield in a Burning team like that of Kinich or Emilie can help mitigate its negative effects.

Thoma Pyro Shielder Support

Support	Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support
Thoma	Hu Tao	Xingqiu	Kazuha
Thoma	Yoimiya	Xingqiu	Yun Jin

On any other team comp where you require a shield, Thoma can be a useful option especially if you have his C6 which enables him to buff Normal and Charged Attacks as well.

Thoma Best Constellations

Rubeum Scutum

Constellation and Effects

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

C6 Unlocks Thoma's Full Potential

Thoma's full support capabilities are unlocked in his sixth constellation as he will be able to increase your Normal and Charged Attack DMG whenever he summons a shield.

Thoma Ascension and Talent Materials

Thoma Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Agnidus Agate Sliver ×1 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×3 Fluorescent Fungus ×3
Lv.40→Lv.50	Agnidus Agate Fragment ×3 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×15 Smoldering Pearl ×2 Fluorescent Fungus ×10
Lv.50→Lv.60	Agnidus Agate Fragment ×6 Silver Raven Insignia ×12 Smoldering Pearl ×4 Fluorescent Fungus ×20
Lv.60→Lv.70	Agnidus Agate Chunk ×3 Silver Raven Insignia ×18 Smoldering Pearl ×8 Fluorescent Fungus ×30
Lv.70→Lv.80	Agnidus Agate Chunk ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×12 Smoldering Pearl ×12 Fluorescent Fungus ×45
Lv.80→Lv.90	Agnidus Agate Gemstone ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×24 Smoldering Pearl ×20 Fluorescent Fungus ×60

Thoma Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Mon/Thu/Sun Teachings of Transience	Treasure Hoarders Treasure Hoarder Insignia	La Signora Challenge Reward Hellfire Butterfly
Guide to Transience	Silver Raven Insignia
Philosophies of Transience	Golden Raven Insignia

Talent Materials per Level

Thoma Talents and How to Use

Normal Attack

Standard Physical Strikes and a way to Trigger Scorching Ooyoroi

Thoma's Normal Attacks are often used as a way to refresh the shield made by his Elemental Burst, or to trigger a Polearm's passive, such as Favonius Lance!

Elemental Skill

Elemental Skill Shields Character

Elemental Skill: Blazing Blessing

Thoma's Elemental Skill, Blazing Blessing, deals AoE Pyro DMG to enemies while providing a shield. Thoma's shield is unique as its DMG Absorption can stack based on the remaining Absorption of the previous barrier.

In addition, Thoma will apply Pyro to himself, cleansing certain deterimental effects on him.

Elemental Burst

Elemental Burst Provides Off-Field Pyro DMG

Elemental Burst: Crimson Ooyoroi

Thoma's Elemental Burst, Crimson Ooyoroi, also deals AoE Pyro DMG to enemies while also surrounding the party with a Scorching Ooyoroi buff.

What is Scorching Ooyoroi?

Scorching Ooyoroi functions similarly as Xingqiu's Rainswords as it can deal Pyro DMG even if Thoma isn't on the field. It can also provide Blazing Barriers when using Normal Attacks once every 1s.

Refreshes Existing Barrier

A Blazing Barrier has a duration of 8 sec, and it refreshes every time your active character uses your normal attacks! The shield also stacks, which means that for every Scorching Ooyoroi proc, you refresh both duration and shield effectivity!

Passive Talent 1

Stronger Shields

This simply increases the Shield Strength of the character when Thoma's shield is applied onto them, making his and any other character's shields stronger.

Passive Talent 2

Increases Thoma's Elemental Burst Damage

By allowing Thoma's Elemental Burst damage to scale off of his Max HP, it incentivizes building him with HP as it improves his overall damage.

Passive Talent 3

Can Catch Twice the Amount of Fish

Passive Talent: Snap and Swing

After acquiring Thoma, he provides you a 20% chance to double the amount of fish caught in Inazuma, making it effective in collecting more fish than usual.

Thoma does not have to be in the party for his passive to take effect.

How to Get Thoma

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Currently, Thoma is available at a normal rate on all Wish Banners except Beginner's Wish. This means you can get him from Wanderlust Invocation, Epitome Invocation, and the current Character Event Wishes.

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Thoma's In-Game Information

Thoma Character Profile

Nation	Inazuma
Title	Protector From Afar
Vision	Pyro
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Height	Tall Boy
Faction	Yashiro Commission
Constellation	Rubeum Scutum
Birthday	January 9
Special Dish	"Warmth"

Thoma Voicelines

Thoughts About Thoma

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	Thoma is a dear friend. He always lifts my spirits with his sunny disposition. In a sense, I think of him as another brother, and as a full member of the Kamisato Clan.
Ayato	There is no doubt in my mind about Thoma's loyalty to the Kamisato Clan. A long time ago, partly to see where he stood, I advised him that he would be better off leaving if he didn't want to get drawn into the never-ending disputes that plague public life. Still, he chose to stay, and in all the time he's been with us, he's spared me much worry. There are very few people I trust completely these days, but Thoma is one of them.
Itto	Some of the boys have been telling me that he was the star of the show at the Vision Hunt Ceremony. I'm like — are you kidding me??? How come he gets his own special ceremony!? Was the hundredth Vision supposed to be, like, stronger than the other ninety-nine, or something? Pff, nah, it can't have been that, 'cause, uh, hello! They would've chosen me if that's what they were going for.
Raiden	I can’t deny that I am somewhat culpable in the events that lead to him being almost stripped of his vision, but I rather think the Shogun should be the one to extend a formal apology to him… Okay, fine. I’ll give it some thought...
Sara	The Tenryou Commission’s estate is very large. It would serve us well to have a fine housekeeper like Thoma who could keep all the numerous and disparate household affairs in order. If he ever tires of working for the Kamisato Clan, I would very much like for him to come to us… though I doubt that day will ever come.
Sayu	He's got a Vision, and yet for some reason he pesters me about learning ninjutsu every time I run into him. I don't know what his deal is. It's not like I'd have the time to teach him anyway, I barely get enough sleep as it is.
Yoimiya	He's quite the talker and has reasons behind every word that he says. Sometimes, it might seem like there's no connection, but as he goes on, everything will eventually dovetail nicely towards a single purpose. It's... quite different from how I do things. I ask him for help whenever I encounter a matter I can't settle.

Thoma's Thoughts About Others

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	About Ayaka Milady is in all respects a well-rounded person: erudite, compassionate, well-mannered, and elegant... The one thing she could do better is to speak her mind more. In fact, watch out for this the next time you're talking to her — sometimes, she looks like she's about to say something, but then she holds back. If that happens, keep asking her opinion, see if you can encourage her to open up a little.
Ayato	About Ayato As head of the Kamisato Clan, he's in a tough position. With all the political upheaval, he has to contend with public disquiet on one hand and a bunch of self-serving, degenerate public officials on the other. It's best not to dwell on it. All I can do is make sure to look out for him when he's at home.
Beidou	About Beidou The captain of The Crux — a formidable woman indeed. She once promised to take me out onto the open ocean to get a look at the thunderstorm that seals off Inazuma from the outside world. It's a shame that to this day, I've never had the chance to take her up on the offer...
Eula	About Eula You've had a run-in with Eula Lawrence before, huh? All I know is that their whole family are about the worst-tempered people you could ever meet. You're better off steering clear of them if you can help it. Ah, now I'm in a Mondstadt mood again... The memories.
Heizou	About Heizou Ho, that guy is a detective for the Tenryou Commission. He seems to have his own way of doing things — not the easiest person to get along with. Also... Any situation that involves a detective is probably not one that's going to end well. I think I'll keep on giving him a wide berth.
Itto	About Itto Hmm... Word on the street is that he's quite a character — apparently, he even has youkai heritage. Have you met him? If you two are close, maybe you could introduce me sometime. It's good to make friends from all walks of life... youkai included!
Jean	About Jean Oh, so Jean from the Gunnhildr Clan is the Master of the Knights of Favonius now? She definitely deserves it, she's known all over for her impeccable conduct... Oh, just the ''Acting'' Grand Master? Haha, well, someone of her standing won't care about titles.
Raiden	About Raiden Comparison: In my homeland of Mondstadt, almost everyone has great reverence for the Anemo Archon, Barbatos. But people in Inazuma feel a little differently toward the Shogun. How can I put this... They fell love, respect, gratitude... but also fear. The Unknown: Honestly, I don't harbor any resentment toward the Shogun. Yes, she almost took my Vision away, but ultimately that's just because of her unique perspective. Everyone has their own perspective, there's nothing strange about that. The only thing I don't understand is her goal in doing so. What does she imagine eternity really look like for Inazuma? And why is sacrificing her people's aspirations so necessary to achieve it? I can neither understand nor agree with her approach.
Sara	About Sara The Tenryou Commission General... Mm... Make sure to be extra careful if you have any dealings with her. She has a lot of power in her hands, and she's not very open to persuasion. Smiling and batting your eyelids certainly won't get you anywhere with her.
Sayu	About Sayu Ah Sayu, stubborn Sayu. I've asked her countless times to teach me ninjutsu, but she always refuses. She even goes out of her way to avoid me now... I'm just a student looking for a teacher, am I really that out of line?
Yae Miko	About Yae Miko Lady Miko? Wh—What about her? 'sigh' Every time Miss Kamisato sends me out to deliver messages, my least-favorite destination is Grand Narukami Shrine... Oh! N—Not because Lady Miko scares the bejeebers out of me, it's, uh... respect. Yes! She strikes respect deep into my heary, ahahahaha...
Yoimiya	About Yoimiya Of Naganohara Fireworks fame? She's so easy to get along with. Super straightforward, just says whatever she thinks. Oh, and Naganohara fireworks are just incredible, you should take every chance you get to see them in action. Ah, on that note — here, have a coupon!

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