Candace

Candace is a 4-star Hydro polearm support. Her Skill shields and applies Hydro, and her Burst infuses the active character's normal attacks with Hydro while boosting their damage. She supports normal-attack carries with Hydro coverage.

How to Play

Slot her with an on-field normal-attack carry to provide Hydro infusion and a buff. See her placement on the Genshin tier list.

Best Build

Top Weapons: Favonius Lance (energy), Black Tassel (budget HP), Staff of the Scarlet Sands or Engulfing Lightning (ER hybrid). Artifact Set: 4-piece Noblesse Oblige for team ATK buff, or 2-piece HP + 2-piece Hydro/ER mix. Main Stats: Sands HP% or ER / Goblet HP% / Circlet HP%. Substats: Energy Recharge (to needs) > HP% > CRIT if used as a hybrid.

Best Teams

1. Hydro Applier / Infusion Support: Candace + a Normal-Attack DPS + Xiangling + Bennett.
2. National Substitute: Candace + a flex DPS + Xingqiu + Bennett.

Kit Overview

• Elemental Skill: a Hydro shield with a tap or hold parry that deals damage.
• Elemental Burst: applies Hydro in AoE and grants a Hydro infusion buff to the active sword/claymore/polearm user.
• Core loop: burst to infuse and buff a Normal-Attack carry, providing off-field Hydro.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Useful Hydro infusion for physical or claymore carries, provides a shield, off-field Hydro application. Cons: Niche enabler with low personal damage, infusion limited to certain weapon types.