The Dahlia, also known as Constance, is one of the most anticipated 5-star characters coming to Honkai Star Rail in Version 3.8. As a Fire Nihility character, she brings a revolutionary approach to combat with her unique Break-focused mechanics. If you're planning to pull for The Dahlia or just curious about what she brings to the table, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know.

Release Date and Availability

The Dahlia is scheduled to debut on December 16, 2025 for NA servers and December 17, 2025 for EU/Asia servers in Version 3.8. Her banner will run until January 7, 2026, giving Trailblazers ample time to add this elegant but deadly character to their roster.

Character Background

The Dahlia is a member of the enigmatic Annihilation Gang, which players may remember from the Penacony Arc. Her true identity as Constance was revealed during this storyline, where we also learned that the Annihilation Gang was destroyed by Acheron. Her elegant Gothic appearance belies her dangerous capabilities on the battlefield.

Gameplay Overview and Abilities

What makes The Dahlia truly unique is her role as a "Super Break Support" - a new combat archetype in Honkai Star Rail that revolves around maximizing Break damage and Weakness Break mechanics.

Key Abilities

Basic Attack: Fiddle... Fissured Memory

A straightforward single-target attack that deals Fire DMG to one enemy.

Skill: Lick... Enkindled Betrayal

One of The Dahlia's most powerful abilities, her skill deploys a "Gloomy Zone" that lasts for 3 turns. While active, this zone:

• Increases all allies' Weakness Break Efficiency by 50%

• Allows allies to deal Super Break DMG to enemies even when they're not Weakness Broken

This revolutionary mechanic fundamentally changes how Break teams operate, allowing for consistent Break damage even against resistant enemies.

Ultimate: Wallow...Entombed Ash

The Dahlia's ultimate applies the "Wilt" state to all enemies for 4 turns, reducing their DEF by 18%. Most importantly, it applies the Weakness type of her "Dance Partner" to all enemies, creating perfect setup opportunities for your main DPS.

Talent: Who's Afraid of Constance?

At the start of combat, The Dahlia designates an allied unit as her "Dance Partner" (typically the character with the highest Break Effect). After either The Dahlia or her Dance Partner attacks an enemy, they instantly deal Break DMG based on the Toughness Reduction of the attack.

Additionally, when her Dance Partner attacks an enemy, The Dahlia launches a Follow-up attack that can bounce between enemies, dealing significant Fire damage.

Technique: The Heart Makes the Finest Tomb

The Dahlia's technique creates a special dimension that prevents enemies from attacking. When entering combat with enemies affected by this dimension, her Gloomy Zone is automatically activated, giving your team an immediate advantage.

Building The Dahlia

Materials Required

To fully build The Dahlia, you'll need to prepare:

• 308,000 Credits

• 15 Tatters of Thought

• 15 Fragments of Impression

• 65 Radiant Prominence

• Various other materials for Trace upgrades

Pre-farming these materials is highly recommended if you're planning to pull for her on day one.

Best Teammates

The Dahlia works exceptionally well with:

1. Fire DPS characters who can benefit from her energy restoration mechanic

2. Characters with high Break Effect to maximize her passive bonuses

3. Units that can frequently apply Weakness to enemies

Signature Light Cone: Never Forget Her Flame

The Dahlia's signature light cone "Never Forget Her Flame" significantly enhances her Break support capabilities by:

• Increasing her Break Effect by 60%

• Boosting Break DMG for herself and her Dance Partner by 32%

• Recovering 1 Skill Point when applying Weakness to enemies

Eidolons

The Dahlia's constellation upgrades (Eidolons) significantly enhance her supporting capabilities:

• E1: Extends her Break DMG multiplier to all allies and provides additional Toughness Reduction

• E2: Decreases enemy All-Type RES by 20% when The Dahlia is on field

• E4: Increases Follow-up attack hits and boosts team damage

• E6: Increases Dance Partners' Break Effect by 150% and advances their next action

The Dahlia Teammate Tier List

When building a team around The Dahlia, consider these synergies:

• S Tier: Fire DPS characters who benefit from her energy restoration

• A Tier: Characters with high native Break Effect

• B Tier: General supports who can help protect or heal The Dahlia

Conclusion

The Dahlia represents a new frontier in Honkai Star Rail's combat system with her focus on Break mechanics. Her ability to enable Super Break DMG even without Weakness Break fundamentally changes team building considerations and opens up new strategic possibilities. Whether you're a meta-chaser or simply appreciate her elegant design, The Dahlia is certainly a character worth adding to your roster when she arrives in Version 3.8.

For more information on upcoming characters, ⭐ Dahlia codes, and the latest updates on Honkai Star Rail, stay tuned for our future guides!