There are several regions in Genshin impact, each with its own types of puzzles, enemies, and style. With version 3.0, four different regions are available, namely Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma and Sumeru. characters in Genshin impact would assume the identity of a region. For example, Thoma is originally a resident of Mondstadt, but he was introduced as an Inazuma character because he currently serves the Kamisato clan.
Of the 4 star characters available, Inazuma characters are considered to be one of the most disappointing, and so is Thoma, unfortunately. This is mainly due to their impracticality, as playing Thoma can easily lead to these mistakes.
7 Not knowing how Thoma’s Shield works
Thoma is mainly used as a shield in Genshin impact. However, unlike other supports like Zhongli and Noelle, Thoma has a rather clumsy shield mechanic. When the housekeeper uses his elemental ability, a shield is formed, scaling with Thoma’s HP. On the talent description, the strength of this shield is written as Shield DMG Absorption. However, there is another multiplier called Max Shield DMG Absorption. To reach the maximum shield, players must use Thoma’s Elemental Burst.
After casting Thoma’s ultimate, his shield hands out each 1s Pyro DMG (if the active character uses Normal Attack). Along with this Pyro hit, Thoma’s shield will continue to grow Shield DMG Absorption. It takes about ten Pyro hits for the shield to reach its maximum limit. short, Thoma’s Elemental Burst must be used to boost his Elemental Skill’s shieldbut it’s too weak to stand on its own.
6 Not charging enough energy
Because Thoma’s shield mechanic relies heavily on his Elemental Burst in Genshin impact, it is extremely crucial for players to make sure that the housekeeper has enough energy to continue his ultimate life. Thoma’s Burst is very demanding with 80 energy costs, but its skill is poor at generating energy.
Therefore, having sufficient Energy Recharge is a necessity for Thoma. The easiest way to meet his energy charge requirement is to use weapons with an energy charge sub stat or by using an artifact that grants this stat.
5 Using Thoma at Zero Zodiac Sign
Thoma is quite underwhelming with no Genshin impact Zodiac sign. His C1 and C2 can turn him into a 100% uptime shield, while C4 significantly reduces his power requirement.
Thoma’s first zodiac sign reduces his ability cool down and bursts with 3s if the teammates are attacked while protected by Thoma’s shield. The Housekeeper’s C2 increases the duration of the skill from 8s to 11s. Combined with C1’s cooldown reduction, this means that players can have an 11s shield with just a 12s cooldown, making Thoma one of the few painters that can offer 100% shield uptime. Finally the fourth Genshin impact Constellation allows players to play Thoma with less Energy Recharge, as it lowers his energy requirement from 80 to 65.
4 Ignore Thoma’s Pyro Application
Thoma shares every 1s Pyro DMG when his Elemental Burst is active. This means he periodically applies Pyro to the enemy, possibly ruining some elemental reactions in Genshin impact. Fortunately, with the typical Internal Cooldown law, Thoma won’t mess up most of the basic reactions available, but it will still happen from time to time.
Therefore, if players rely on a Reaction comp, Thoma’s Pyro application should be considered in the planning. For example, Thoma allows Hu Tao to be played with Kazuha, but Thoma can also ruin Hu Tao + Xingqiu’s Vaporize synergy.
3 Using Thomas’ normal attack
Thoma has the ability to boost Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks by 15% after his last Constellation is unlocked, but this bonus must be used on other teammates rather than Thoma himself. His Normal Attack multiplier is too mediocre to be viable, especially when compared to DPS worthy units like Xiao, Hu Tao or even Rosaria.
Thoma is built better as a devoted shielder, the role in which he performs best (although he is also overshadowed by other Genshin impact supports such as Zhongli and Diona).
2 Build Thomas to deal damage
Not only his normal attack, but also building Thoma to deal damage is generally frowned upon. As a sub-DPS, Thoma can only deal damage when he casts his ability and when the DoT generated by his Elemental Burst hits enemies. Both instances are too weak to be viable, even with special damage build.
It’s not worth having weaker shields in exchange for minuscule damageso it’s best if players stick to stats that bolster his defensive side rather than force him to be an offensive unit.
1 Using the wrong artifact set
As Thoma badly needs Energy Recharge, players should consider using 2-Emblem of separated fate for him. Meanwhile, the 4-piece version is not necessary because Thoma is bad at dealing with damage. Instead, for the second set effect, players should choose the 2-Endurance of the Millelith. Tenacity of the Millelith increases Thoma’s HP by 20%, meaning players will have a stronger shield.
For the main artifact stat, players can either: use triple HP (HP/HP/HP) or Energy Recharge (ER/HP/HP) on timepiece. If players have C4 Thoma and a . to use Genshin impact Polearm with Energy Recharge substrate, triple HP is much more recommended.
Genshin impact is now available on mobile, PC, PS4 and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
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