Overview
Thoma's skill and burst both create Pyro shields that scale with HP%. His burst creates a fiery barrier that applies Pyro off-field, essential for Burgeon teams. Build HP% for shield strength and ER for burst uptime. He applies less Pyro than Xiangling, making him safer for Hu Tao teams.
How to Play
Cast skill for shield and Pyro application, burst for extended fiery barrier. In Burgeon teams, Thoma's burst Pyro triggers blooms created by Dendro + Hydro. Refresh shields before they expire. Thoma stays mostly off-field after applying shields.
Optimal Rotation
Burgeon: Nahida Skill, Xingqiu Skill/Burst, Thoma Skill, Thoma Burst, Kazuha Swirl. Hu Tao: Xingqiu Skill/Burst, Thoma Skill/Burst, Hu Tao rotation. Refresh Thoma burst on cooldown for Burgeon Pyro triggers.
F2P Options
Kitain Cross Spear or Favonius Lance work well. Thoma is a 4★ from Inazuma. C0 enables Burgeon teams as a F2P Pyro option. Noblesse is farmable for party ATK buff.
Common Mistakes
Building ATK% over HP% weakens shields significantly. Not running enough ER, Thoma's burst is important for Burgeon triggers. Using Thoma in Vaporize teams, he applies too much Pyro for consistent Vape. Forgetting to refresh skill shield between burst cycles.