Thoma

Thoma is a 4-star Pyro polearm support. His Skill and Burst build Blazing Barrier shields scaling off his max HP and apply off-field Pyro on the active character's attacks. He is a reliable budget shielder and Pyro enabler.

How to Play

Build max HP and use him to shield while applying Pyro for Burning or reaction teams. See his placement on the Genshin tier list.

Best Build

Top Weapons: Favonius Lance, Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch". Artifact Set: 4pc Noblesse Oblige, or 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith, or 2pc Noblesse + 2pc HP. Main Stats: Sands HP% or ER% / Goblet HP% / Circlet HP%. Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > EM.

Best Teams

1. Burgeon with Nilou, Nahida, Xingqiu.
2. Pyro Shield Support with Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Yelan.

Kit Overview

• Skill: HP-scaling shield with a Pyro hit to enable reactions.
• Burst: Lays a field that triggers Pyro waves on normal attacks for off-field application.
• Core loop: Shield uptime plus steady off-field Pyro; shines as a Burgeon enabler.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Reliable HP-based shield; cheap Pyro application; excellent in Burgeon. Cons: Negligible personal damage; needs decent Energy Recharge for burst uptime.