The lush, verdant heart of Sumeru welcomes its first dedicated guardian, Tighnari. As the Forest Watcher of Avidya Forest, this 5-Star Dendro archer isn't just another addition to the roster—his arrival marks a pivotal shift in the game's elemental landscape. What truly sets him apart is his unique banner history; following his debut as a limited character, he will gracefully transition into the permanent Standard Banner pool, making him a potential surprise guest in any future wish. This makes the decision to pull for him during his featured rate-up a strategic one, balancing immediate acquisition against the gamble of future luck.
🏹 Tighnari's Combat Arsenal
Tighnari's kit is a masterclass in botanical precision and tactical control, weaving together aimed shots, area denial, and devastating barrages.
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Normal Attack: Khanda Barrier-Buster
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Performs up to 4 consecutive bow shots.
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Charged Aimed Shots deal Dendro DMG. At Charge Level 2, they unleash 4 homing Clusterbloom Arrows that seek out nearby foes like pollen carried on a determined breeze.
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Elemental Skill: Vijnana-Phala Mine 🍄
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Hurls a Vijnana Stormheart that deals AoE Dendro DMG.
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Creates illusions that taunt enemies, drawing their aggression away from your team—a deceptive mirage in the forest's heart.
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Crucially, this skill reduces Tighnari's own bow charging time, allowing for quicker follow-up shots.
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Elemental Burst: Fashioner’s Tanglevine Shaft 🌿
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Fires a volley of 6 homing arrows that deal Dendro DMG.
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Each arrow creates a secondary wave of damage upon impact, ensuring no target is left untouched. This burst is poised to be one of the premier Dendro damage sources in the early days of the element's release.
🌱 Ascension & Talent Materials
Preparing Tighnari for battle is a journey through Sumeru's fungal forests and lotus-covered waters. Gathering his materials is like assembling a botanist's field guide, each item a crucial piece of the forest's puzzle.
For Character Ascension:
| Material | Source |
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| Dendro Gemstones | Plumed Fungi & Jadeplume Terrorshroom Boss |
| Fungal Spores / Pollen / Dust | Defeated Floating Fungi enemies |
| Lunar Lotus | Found growing in Sumeru's wilderness |
| Majestic Hooked Beak | Jadeplume Terrorshroom Boss Drop |
For Talent Level-Up:
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Nilotpala Lotus: Another aquatic flower native to Sumeru.
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Teachings/Guides/Philosophies of Admonition: From the new Sumeru Talent Domain.
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The Meaning of Aeons: Dropped by the Raiden Shogun Weekly Boss. (Yes, you'll need to revisit Inazuma!)
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Plus, the usual Mora and EXP tomes.
✨ Constellation Breakdown
Unlocking Tighnari's Constellations is like watching a rare flower unfurl its petals one by one, each layer revealing greater potency and beauty.
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C1: Beginnings Determined at the Roots
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+15% CRIT Rate for Charged Attacks. A solid, straightforward damage boost.
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C2: Origins Known From the Stem
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Grants +20% Dendro DMG Bonus while enemies are within his Elemental Skill field. Perfect for his playstyle.
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C3: Fortunes Read Amongst the Branches
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Increases Elemental Burst level by +3. A significant power spike for his already strong Burst.
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C4: Withering Glimpsed in the Leaves
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Using his Burst grants 60 Elemental Mastery to the entire party for 8s. If the Burst triggers Dendro reactions (Burning, Bloom, etc.), an additional 60 EM is granted. This turns him into a potent support for reaction-based teams.
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C5: Comprehension Amidst the Flowers
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Increases Elemental Skill level by +3.
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C6: Karma Adjudged From the Leaden Fruit
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Reduces Charge Level 2 time by 0.9s and creates 1 extra Clusterbloom Arrow per charged shot. This constellation supercharges his core damage output, making his charged attacks as rapid and dense as a sudden monsoon rain.
💎 To Pull or Not to Pull?
Tighnari's banner is a unique opportunity. He debuts alongside the new 4-Star Dendro archer, Collei, who is also obtainable for free through the 3.0 story. Pulling here is efficient for those seeking Collei's constellations.
Consider pulling for Tighnari if:
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You want a strong, dedicated Dendro main DPS right at the element's launch.
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You appreciate a charged-attack playstyle with homing projectiles.
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You want to secure him immediately, rather than relying on future Standard Banner luck.
You might skip if:
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You are saving Primogems for future announced characters.
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You are comfortable with the chance of eventually getting him from losing a 50/50 on another banner.
His design as a precise forest warden, his unique banner mechanics, and his role as a Dendro pioneer make Tighnari a compelling character. Whether you secure him under the spotlight of his debut banner or meet him later as a surprise gift from fate, his botanical brilliance is sure to leave a mark on any team he joins.