Candace

Candace is a playable Hydro character in Genshin Impact.

The scion of Al-Ahmar and the Guardian of Aaru Village, Candace is kind to travelers who visit, but is unforgiving to those who violate the village's rules.

Gameplay Info

Ascensions and Stats

Toggle Ascension Materials

Ascension Phase	Level	Base HP	Base ATK[✦ 1]	Base DEF	Special Stat[✦ 2] (HP)
0✦	1/20	911.79	17.81	57.23	—
	20/20	2,342.39	45.75	147.01
Ascension Cost (0 → 1) 20,000 1 3 3
1✦	20/40	3,023.55	59.05	189.76	—
	40/40	4,528.91	88.45	284.24
Ascension Cost (1 → 2) 40,000 2 3 10 15
2✦	40/50	5,012.89	97.91	314.61	6.0%
	50/50	5,766.03	112.62	361.88
Ascension Cost (2 → 3) 60,000 4 6 20 12
3✦	50/60	6,411.33	125.22	402.38	12.0%
	60/60	7,164.47	139.93	449.65
Ascension Cost (3 → 4) 80,000 8 3 30 18
4✦	60/70	7,648.45	149.38	480.03	12.0%
	70/70	8,400.68	164.07	527.24
Ascension Cost (4 → 5) 100,000 12 6 45 12
5✦	70/80	8,884.66	173.53	557.61	18.0%
	80/80	9,637.80	188.24	604.88
Ascension Cost (5 → 6) 120,000 20 6 60 24
6✦	80/90	10,121.78	197.69	635.25	24.0%
	90/90	10,874.91	212.40	682.52

420,000 Mora

46 Light Guid­ing Tetra­he­dron

1 Va­ru­na­da La­zu­rite Sli­ver

9 Va­ru­na­da La­zu­rite Frag­ment

9 Va­ru­na­da La­zu­rite Chunk

6 Va­ru­na­da La­zu­rite Gem­stone

168 Henna Berry

18 Faded Red Satin

30 Trimmed Red Silk

36 Rich Red Brocade

Talents

Icon	Name	Type
	Gleaming Spear - Guardian Stance	Normal Attack
Normal Attack Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Stagger Effect Blunt TagTagAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. TypeTypeAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. S. L.S. L.Stagger Level H. F.H. F.Horizontal Force V. F.V. F.Vertical Force Normal Attack 1-Hit 1U Normal Attack 2.5s/3 Hits 60.08 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 2-Hit 1U 59.76 Heavy 550 0 ✔ Normal Attack 3-Hit A 1U 38.08 Light 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 3-Hit B 1U 38.08 Heavy 200 0 ✘ Normal Attack 4-Hit 1U 94.8 Air 480 600 ✘ Charged Attack 1U Charged Attack 0.5s 120 Air 480 600 ✘ Plunging Attack Collision 0U No ICD 25 Light 200 0 ✘ Low Plunge 1U No ICD 100 Heavy 800 0 ✔ High Plunge 1U No ICD 150 Air 0 800 ✔ Talent Levels past 10 require Normal Attack Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Passives. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1-Hit DMG (%) 60.8 65.75 70.7 77.77 82.72 88.38 96.15 103.93 111.71 120.19 128.67 2-Hit DMG (%) 61.15 66.12 71.1 78.21 83.19 88.88 96.7 104.52 112.34 120.87 129.4 3-Hit DMG (%) 35.49 + 43.37 38.38 + 46.9 41.27 + 50.43 45.39 + 55.48 48.28 + 59.01 51.58 + 63.04 56.12 + 68.59 60.66 + 74.14 65.2 + 79.69 70.15 + 85.74 75.1 + 91.79 4-Hit DMG (%) 94.94 102.67 110.4 121.44 129.17 138 150.14 162.29 174.43 187.68 200.93 Charged Attack Charged Attack DMG 124.18 134.29 144.4 158.84 168.95 180.5 196.38 212.27 228.15 245.48 262.81 Charged Attack Stamina Cost 25 Plunging Attack Plunge DMG 63.93 69.14 74.34 81.77 86.98 92.92 101.1 109.28 117.46 126.38 135.3 Low Plunge DMG 127.84 138.24 148.65 163.51 173.92 185.81 202.16 218.51 234.86 252.7 270.54 High Plunge DMG 159.68 172.67 185.67 204.24 217.23 232.09 252.51 272.93 293.36 315.64 337.92 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Gleaming Spear Guardian Stance Normal Preview.mp4 Media:Gleaming Spear Guardian Stance Charged Preview.mp4 Media:Gleaming Spear Guardian Stance Plunging Preview.mp4
	Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum	Elemental Skill
Candace's fighting style is capable of warding off an entire tide of foes. Tap Rushes forward with her shield, dealing Hydro DMG to opponents in front of her. Hold Raises her shield to block incoming attacks from nearby opponents, forming a barrier that absorbs DMG based on her Max HP and absorbs Hydro DMG 250% more effectively. This barrier lasts until the Elemental Skill is unleashed. After holding for a certain period of time, Candace will finish charging, and when the skill button is released, the skill duration expires, or when the barrier is broken, she will perform a leaping strike that deals Hydro DMG to opponents in front of her. When this skill hits at least one enemy, it generates 2 Elemental Particles if it was pressed and 3 if it was held. This skill can be held for up to 7s ‍[verification needed] Constellation Effects Constellation Level 2, Moon-Piercing Brilliance: "When Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum hits opponents, Candace's Max HP will be increased by 20% for 15s." Constellation Level 4, Sentinel Oath: "Shortens the Hold CD of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum to be the same as that of the Tapping CD." Constellation Level 5, Heterochromatic Gaze: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15. Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Stagger Effect Blunt TagTagAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. TypeTypeAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. S. L.S. L.Stagger Level H. F.H. F.Horizontal Force V. F.V. F.Vertical Force Press 1U No ICD 150 Air 655 800 ✔ Hold 1U No ICD 300 Air 655 800 ✔ Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Skill Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Shield DMG Absorption (% Max HP) 12% + 1,155 12.9% + 1,271 13.8% + 1,396 15% + 1,531 15.9% + 1,675 16.8% + 1,829 18% + 1,993 19.2% + 2,166 20.4% + 2,349 21.6% + 2,542 22.8% + 2,744 24% + 2,956 25.5% + 3,178 Basic DMG (% Max HP) 12 12.9 13.8 15 15.9 16.8 18 19.2 20.4 21.6 22.8 24 25.5 Charged Up DMG (% Max HP) 19.04 20.47 21.9 23.8 25.23 26.66 28.56 30.46 32.37 34.27 36.18 38.08 40.46 Press CD 6s Holding CD 9s Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Sacred Rite Heron's Sanctum Press Preview.mp4 Media:Sacred Rite Heron's Sanctum Hold Preview.mp4
	Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide	Elemental Burst
Raising her weapon on high, Candace calls upon a divine blessing that deals AoE Hydro DMG based on her Max HP and continuously confers the Prayer of the Crimson Crown on your active character. Prayer of the Crimson Crown This effect has the following properties: Characters deal increased Elemental DMG with their Normal Attacks. Whenever a character takes the field, they will unleash a rippling wave of water that deals Hydro DMG to nearby opponents. There is a limited number of waves that can be triggered in the duration of this skill. Sword, Claymore, and Polearm-wielding characters under this effect will obtain a Hydro Infusion. Candace's infusion can override Bennett and Diluc's infusions, but not Chongyun's. Also, this can have inconsistent results when there are more than 2 infusions. (See Overriding Infusions for details.) Passive Effects Passive Talent 2, Celestial Dome of Sand: "Characters affected by the Prayer of the Crimson Crown caused by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide will deal 0.5% increased DMG to opponents for every 1,000 points of Candace's Max HP when they deal Elemental DMG with their Normal Attacks." Constellation Effects Constellation Level 1, Returning Heiress of the Scarlet Sands: "The duration of Prayer of the Crimson Crown effect triggered by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide is increased by 3s." Constellation Level 3, Hunter's Supplication: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15. Constellation Level 6, The Overflow: "When characters (excluding Candace herself) affected by the Prayer of the Crimson Crown caused by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide deal Elemental DMG to opponents using Normal Attacks, an attack wave will be unleashed that deals AoE Hydro DMG equal to 15% of Candace's Max HP. This effect can trigger once every 2.3s and is considered Elemental Burst DMG." Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Stagger Effect Blunt TagTagAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. TypeTypeAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. S. L.S. L.Stagger Level H. F.H. F.Horizontal Force V. F.V. F.Vertical Force Skill DMG 1U No ICD 300 Light 200 0 ✘ Wave Impact DMG 1U No ICD 300 Light 200 0 ✘ Extra Attack (C6) 1U No ICD 300 Light 200 0 ✘ Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Burst Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Skill DMG (% Max HP) 6.61 7.11 7.6 8.26 8.76 9.25 9.92 10.58 11.24 11.9 12.56 13.22 14.05 Duration 9s DMG Bonus 20% Wave Impact DMG (% Max HP) 6.61 7.11 7.6 8.26 8.76 9.25 9.92 10.58 11.24 11.9 12.56 13.22 14.05 Wave Instances 3 CD 15s Energy Cost 60 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Sacred Rite Wagtail's Tide Preview.mp4
	Aegis of Crossed Arrows	1st Ascension Passive
If Candace is hit by an attack in the Hold duration of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum, that skill will finish charging instantly. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Aegis of Crossed Arrows Preview.mp4
	Celestial Dome of Sand	4th Ascension Passive
Characters affected by the Prayer of the Crimson Crown caused by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide will deal 0.5% increased DMG to opponents for every 1,000 points of Candace's Max HP when they deal Elemental DMG with their Normal Attacks.
	To Dawn's First Light	Utility Passive
Decreases climbing Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects. The following Talent is identical to this talent: Transcension: Gravity Defier (Xiao)

Talent Upgrade

Talent Level	Required Ascension	Mora [Subtotal]	Enhancement Materials [Subtotal]	Character Talent Materials [Subtotal]
1 → 2	2✦	12,500 [12,500]	6 [6]	3 [3]
2 → 3	3✦	17,500 [30,000]	3 [3]	2 [2]
3 → 4		25,000 [55,000]	4 [7]	4 [6]
4 → 5	4✦	30,000 [85,000]	6 [13]	6 [12]
5 → 6		37,500 [122,500]	9 [22]	9 [21]
6 → 7	5✦	120,000 [242,500]	4 [4]	4 [4]	1 [1]
7 → 8		260,000 [502,500]	6 [10]	6 [10]	1 [2]
8 → 9	6✦	450,000 [952,500]	9 [19]	12 [22]	2 [4]
9 → 10		700,000 [1,652,500]	12 [31]	16 [38]	2 [6]	1 [1]

Total Cost (1 → 10 for one talent)

1,652,500 Mora

6 Faded Red Satin

22 Trimmed Red Silk

31 Rich Red Brocade

3 Teachings of Admonition

21 Guide to Admonition

38 Philosophies of Admonition

6 Tears of the Calami­tous God

1 Crown of Insight

Constellation

Icon	Name	Level
	Returning Heiress of the Scarlet Sands	1
The duration of Prayer of the Crimson Crown effect triggered by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide is increased by 3s.
	Moon-Piercing Brilliance	2
When Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum hits opponents, Candace's Max HP will be increased by 20% for 15s.
	Hunter's Supplication	3
Increases the Level of Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Sentinel Oath	4
Shortens the Hold CD of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum to be the same as that of the Tapping CD.
	Heterochromatic Gaze	5
Increases the Level of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	The Overflow	6
When characters (excluding Candace herself) affected by the Prayer of the Crimson Crown caused by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide deal Elemental DMG to opponents using Normal Attacks, an attack wave will be unleashed that deals AoE Hydro DMG equal to 15% of Candace's Max HP. This effect can trigger once every 2.3s and is considered Elemental Burst DMG. The Normal Attack action that can trigger The Overflow's effect is required to deal Normal Attack DMG, in addition to be Elemental DMG. Normal Attack actions that do not deal Normal Attack DMG will not trigger this effect. Gauge Units Internal Cooldown Poise Damage Stagger Effect Blunt TagTagAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. TypeTypeAttacks with the same ICD Tag and the same ICD Type will share ICD. S. L.S. L.Stagger Level H. F.H. F.Horizontal Force V. F.V. F.Vertical Force Extra Hydro DMG 1U No ICD 300 Light 200 0 ✘

Each Constellation activation requires one Candace's Stella Fortuna.

Availability

• Standard Wish Wanderlust Invocation (Indefinite) since Version 3.2
• All Character Event Wishes and Weapon Event Wishes since Version 3.2

Character Event Wishes

Candace has been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in 8 Event Wishes:

Wish	Featured	Duration	Version
Twilight Arbiter 2022-09-28	Cy­no Cy­no Can­dace Can­dace Ku­ki Shi­no­bu Shinobu Ku­ki Shi­no­bu Sa­yu Sa­yu	September 28, 2022 – October 14, 2022	3.1
Ballad in Goblets 2022-09-28	Ven­ti Ven­ti Can­dace Can­dace Ku­ki Shi­no­bu Shinobu Ku­ki Shi­no­bu Sa­yu Sa­yu	September 28, 2022 – October 14, 2022	3.1
Immaculate Pulse 2023-05-02	Bai­zhu Bai­zhu Ka­veh Ka­veh Can­dace Can­dace Fis­chl Fis­chl	May 2, 2023 – May 23, 2023	3.6
Adrift in the Harbor 2023-05-02	Gan­yu Gan­yu Ka­veh Ka­veh Can­dace Can­dace Fis­chl Fis­chl	May 2, 2023 – May 23, 2023	3.6
In the Name of the Rosula 2023-12-20	Na­via Na­via Su­cro­se Su­cro­se Ro­sa­ria Ro­sa­ria Can­dace Can­dace	December 20, 2023 – January 9, 2024	4.3
The Heron's Court 2023-12-20	Kami­sato Aya­ka Ayaka Kami­sato Aya­ka Su­cro­se Su­cro­se Ro­sa­ria Ro­sa­ria Can­dace Can­dace	December 20, 2023 – January 9, 2024	4.3
Forgefire's Blessing 2024-10-09	Xi­lo­nen Xi­lo­nen Do­ri Do­ri Can­dace Can­dace Col­lei Col­lei	October 9, 2024 – October 29, 2024	5.1
Of Silken Clouds Woven 2024-10-09	Chi­ori Chi­ori Do­ri Do­ri Can­dace Can­dace Col­lei Col­lei	October 9, 2024 – October 29, 2024	5.1

Chronicled Wishes

Candace has not been included in any Chronicled Wishes.

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