Thoma is a popular character in Genshin Impact who specializes in providing a strong shield for his team. His shield has a unique interaction with Cryo elemental reactions that makes him a valuable asset in a variety of team compositions.
Here’s a breakdown of how Thoma’s shield interacts with Cryo reactions:
Understanding the Shield’s Role
Thoma’s shield is generated by his Elemental Skill, "Crimson Ooyoroi." This skill creates a shield that scales with his Max HP and provides a substantial defense boost. However, the shield has a hidden quirk: it absorbs Cryo damage more effectively than other elements.
The Cryo Advantage
This means that if your team is facing Cryo damage, Thoma’s shield will absorb it more efficiently, lasting longer and providing better protection for your team. It’s especially advantageous when dealing with Cryo enemies like Cryo Hilichurls or the Cryo Regisvine.
Crystallize Reaction
Now, let’s talk about Cryo reactions. The most notable reaction when dealing with Thoma’s shield is Crystallize. When Thoma’s shield is up and your team uses Cryo attacks (like Ganyu’s charged shots or Rosaria’s skills), they will trigger Crystallize with any enemy affected by their Cryo.
Crystallize creates a crystal based on the elemental type of the enemy. Since Thoma’s shield is infused with Pyro, the crystals created will always be Pyro crystals. These crystals can be used to boost your team’s damage or provide a temporary damage reduction shield for your characters.
Thoma’s Synergy with Cryo
This interaction creates a strong synergy between Thoma and Cryo characters. By using his shield and triggering Crystallize, you can create Pyro crystals that provide additional benefits to your team:
- Damage Boost: Pyro crystals can be picked up to gain a Pyro damage bonus, allowing your team to deal more damage to enemies. This is especially helpful for Cryo DPS characters like Ganyu or Ayaka who can benefit from the additional Pyro damage bonus.
- Shield: Pyro crystals also create a temporary Pyro shield for your characters. This shield can protect them from further damage and create a layer of protection for your team.
Example Scenario
Imagine you have a team with Ganyu as your main DPS and Thoma as your shield support. Ganyu unleashes her charged shots, hitting an enemy with Cryo damage. Due to Thoma’s shield, Crystallize triggers and creates a Pyro crystal. Your team picks up the Pyro crystal, gaining a Pyro damage bonus which boosts Ganyu’s damage output. The cycle repeats, creating a strong defensive and offensive synergy.
Conclusion
Thoma’s shield is particularly effective when facing Cryo enemies and in teams with Cryo characters. His shield’s ability to absorb Cryo damage more effectively and the Crystallize reaction provide a strong defensive and offensive advantage. By understanding this interaction, you can maximize the potential of Thoma and build a powerful team composition that can handle even the most formidable Cryo foes.