Honkai: Star Rail's Version 3.8 introduces The Dahlia (Constance), a 5-star Fire Nihility character and premier Super Break enabler. Revealed in the Version 3.8 Special Program on December 5, 2025, her kit converts toughness reduction into Super Break DMG even before full breaks via a deployable Zone, selects "Dance Partners" for amplified effects, and provides team-wide Break Effect buffs, SP recovery, and more. She synergizes perfectly with Firefly, Boothill, Rappa, and other Break DPS.

Releasing December 16/17, 2025, in Phase 1 banners alongside Firefly rerun.

At Level 80/80, The Dahlia's base stats: HP: 1087, ATK: 679, DEF: 606, SPD: 96.

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Core Abilities

Basic ATK: Fiddle... Fissured Memory

Deals Fire DMG equal to 140% of The Dahlia's ATK to a single enemy.

Skill: Lick... Enkindled Betrayal

Deploys a Zone lasting 3 turns (decreases by 1 at start of her turn). Deals Fire DMG equal to 200% of The Dahlia's ATK to target and adjacent. While active: +50% team Weakness Break Efficiency; enemy Toughness Reduction (not Broken) converts to Super Break DMG.

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Ultimate: Wallow... Entombed Ash

Inflicts Wilt on all enemies for 4 turns (23% DEF reduction). Deals Fire DMG equal to 360% of The Dahlia's ATK, distributed. Wilted enemies gain Weaknesses of all "Dance Partners."

Talent: Who's Afraid of Constance?

  • On combat entry: Regens 35 Energy for self; grants "Dance Partner" to self and combat triggerer (or highest BE ally if none other on-field).
  • "Dance Partner" attacks Weakness Broken enemy: Toughness Reduction converts to 75% Super Break DMG.
  • After "Dance Partner" attacks: The Dahlia's FUA – 5 instances of 37.5% ATK Fire DMG to random enemy. On Broken: each instance's Toughness Reduction -> 250% Super Break DMG (once/turn). Redirects if target defeated.

Core loop for frontloaded Super Break.

Technique: The Heart Makes the Finest Tomb

Creates Dimension (20s): Enemies inside don't attack. On combat start: Immediately deploys Skill Zone; 60% Super Break amp vs Broken enemies (1/team).

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Traces & Passives

  • Break Effect: Up to 38%+ (core).
  • Effect RES: Up to 18%.
  • SPD boosts.

Major Traces:

Trace Name Effect
Yet Another Funeral (A2) On entry: Allies' BE +24% of Dahlia's BE + 50% (1T; refreshes 3T on heal/shield, 1/turn).
Lament, Lost Soul (A4) Talent FUA recovers 1 SP for allies (every 2 FUAs).
Outgrow the Old, Espouse the New (A6) Ally implants Weakness: +30% SPD (2T). Fire ally implant: 20 fixed Fire Toughness Reduction/target post-attack + 10% Max Energy regen (cap 50%/char/turn).

Signature Light Cone: Never Forget Her Flame (5-Star Nihility)

  • Lv.80 Stats: HP 1164, ATK 529, DEF 463.
  • Effect: +60% Break Effect wearer. Entry: +32% Break DMG wearer + triggerer/highest BE. Wearer implants Weakness: +1 SP (resets on Ult).

Ideal for SP-flooding Break teams.

Playstyle & Synergies

The Dahlia excels in Super Break teams, enabling damage before full breaks:

  • Firefly Hypercarry: Zone efficiency + Partner Super Break + Fire trace synergy = unmatched.
  • Boothill/Rappa: FUA + conversions boost Physical/FU Break.
  • Sample Team: The Dahlia + Firefly + Ruan Mei + Lingsha/Fugue.

Versatile for any Break DPS.

Final Thoughts

The Dahlia revitalizes Super Break, countering toughness bloat with pre-break damage. Firefly owners rejoice; meta-wide impact confirmed. Who's pulling in 3.8?