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Genshin Impact Citlali Best Team Guide

Last updated May 21, 2026. Looking for the best Citlali teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Citlali

This provides the best team information for Citlali, a Cryo shielder and support. Top teams include Melt compositions with Pyro DPS such as Arlecchino or Mualani, as her Skill reduces enemy Pyro and Hydro RES upon triggering Frozen or Melt. Her role can be flexibly adjusted based on your roster and build.

Citlali Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Citlali Permafrost Freeze

Skirk
Cryo
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Citlali Melting Team #1

Arlecchino
Pyro
Citlali
Cryo
Xilonen
Geo
Bennett
Pyro
#3 Team Rating:SS

Citlali Melt Plunge

Gaming
Pyro
Citlali
Cryo
Xianyun
Anemo
Bennett
Pyro
#4 Team Rating:SS

Citlali Duo-Cores Team

Mavuika
Pyro
Mualani
Hydro
Citlali
Cryo
Xilonen
Geo
#5 Team Rating:S

Citlali Vaporization Team #1

Hu Tao
Pyro
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Yelan
Hydro
#6 Team Rating:SS

Citlali Vaporization Team #2

Yoimiya
Pyro
Citlali
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Yelan
Hydro
#7 Team Rating:S

Citlali Pure Hydro

Neuvillette
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Citlali
C2
Cryo
Xilonen
Geo
#8 Team Rating:S

Citlali Melt Team #3

Chasca
Anemo
Citlali
Cryo
Xilonen
Geo
Bennett
Pyro
#9 Team Rating:S

Citlali Permafrost Freeze

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo

#1 Citlali Permafrost Freeze

Tier SS

A freeze team that leverages Citlali's shield and resistance shred, Furina's damage boost, Escoffier's healing and RES shred, and Skirk's Cryo damage.

Skirk, Citlali, Furina, Escoffier — Citlali Permafrost Freeze. Skirk (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

Freeze enemies with Cryo and Hydro application, while shredding Cryo and Hydro RES to amplify damage. Citlali provides shielding, Furina boosts team damage, and Escoffier heals and further reduces RES.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Skirk's Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety (gained from Skill or Void Rifts). Skill grants Cryo infusion and enhanced attacks.

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep GalleriesFinale of the Deep Galleries

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Skill grants a shield and AoE Cryo. Allies triggering Frozen or Melt shred enemy Pyro and Hydro RES.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Skill applies Hydro continuously. Burst boosts team DMG based on HP changes (skill drains HP, healer restores).

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

Skill summons a mech that attacks enemies; Burst heals and deals Cryo damage. Both lower enemies' Cryo and Hydro RES (scales with number of Cryo/Hydro chars).

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#2 Citlali Melting Team #1

Tier SS

A Melt team centered on Arlecchino's Pyro damage, supported by Citlali's Cryo application and shield, Xilonen's resistance shred, and Bennett's ATK buff.

Arlecchino, Citlali, Xilonen, Bennett — Citlali Melting Team #1. Arlecchino (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Xilonen (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Citlali provides a shield and Cryo application to enable Melt reactions for Arlecchino's Pyro attacks. Xilonen reduces enemy elemental resistance and provides healing, while Bennett offers ATK buff and additional healing.

Arlecchino portrait
Arlecchino
Main DPSPyroPyro

Arlecchino's attacks are converted to Pyro DMG when her Bond of Life is >20% HP. Each attack consumes Bond of Life, which is refilled via her Skill. Her Burst deals AoE Pyro DMG and resets her Skill CD. She can only be healed by her Burst.

Artifacts

Fragment of Harmonic WhimsyFragment of Harmonic Whimsy

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Citlali's Skill provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery and summons a creature dealing AoE Cryo damage. When the creature is active, if nearby party members trigger Frozen or Melt, the Pyro and Hydro RES of affected enemies is reduced.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

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Xilonen
SupportGeoGeo

Xilonen's Samplers reduce enemies' elemental RES. She can also provide healing.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet DEF
  • Circlet DEF

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge

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Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett's Burst provides a massive ATK buff and healing to all party members.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#3 Citlali Melt Plunge

Tier SS

Gaming triggers Melt with Citlali's Cryo, boosted by Xianyun's Plunging Attack buff and Bennett's ATK buff.

Gaming, Citlali, Xianyun, Bennett — Citlali Melt Plunge. Gaming (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Xianyun (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Gaming's plunging attacks trigger Melt with Citlali's Cryo application. Citlali provides a shield and reduces Pyro/Hydro resistance. Xianyun buffs plunging attacks and heals. Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.

Gaming portrait
Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Plunging Attack applies Pyro to trigger Melt.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Shield based on Elemental Mastery; reduces Pyro/Hydro resistance after Melt/Frozen.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Xianyun portrait
Xianyun
SupportAnemoAnemo

Heals and boosts Plunging Attack damage of teammates.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Burst provides large ATK buff and healing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#4 Citlali Duo-Cores Team

Tier SS

A powerful duo-core team leveraging Cryo support to amplify Pyro and Hydro damage.

Mavuika, Mualani, Citlali, Xilonen — Citlali Duo-Cores Team. Mavuika (Main DPS), Mualani (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Xilonen (Support).

Core Idea

Dual DPS setup with Mavuika and Mualani, supported by Citlali's shield and RES shred on Melt and Frozen, while Xilonen provides resistance reduction and healing.

Mavuika portrait
Mavuika
Main DPSPyroPyro

Burst charges via Nightsoul points or normal attacks. Enhances abilities and interruption resistance for 7s.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Mualani portrait
Mualani
Main DPSHydroHydro

Uses Skill to enter Nightsoul's Blessing, enhancing Normal Attack to Sharky Bite. Gains Wave Momentum on contact, fires Shark Missiles at 3 stacks.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

HP% / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Skill provides shield based on Elemental Mastery and deals AoE Cryo damage. Reduces Pyro/Hydro RES on Frozen/Melt.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Xilonen portrait
Xilonen
SupportGeoGeo

Samplers reduce enemy elemental RES. Provides healing.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet DEF%
  • Circlet DEF%

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge

#5 Citlali Vaporization Team #1

Tier S

A powerful Vaporize team centered on Hu Tao, with dual Hydro off-field DPS and Citlali's shielding and resistance shred.

Hu Tao, Citlali, Furina, Yelan — Citlali Vaporization Team #1. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Hu Tao's Vaporize damage is maximized by applying Hydro from Furina and Yelan, while Citlali provides shield and resistance shred.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS, amplifies damage via Vaporize reactions.

Artifacts

Shimenawa's ReminiscenceShimenawa's Reminiscence

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / HP%

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Provides shield based on EM, reduces enemy Pyro/Hydro RES when triggering Frozen or Melt.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

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Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro application and DMG buff via Burst.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro attacks and DMG boost for Hu Tao.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

#6 Citlali Vaporization Team #2

Tier SS

A team centered around Yoimiya's Pyro damage amplified by Vaporize reactions, with off-field Hydro from Furina and Yelan, and support from Citlali providing a shield and resistance shred via Frozen/Melt triggers.

Yoimiya, Citlali, Furina, Yelan — Citlali Vaporization Team #2. Yoimiya (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Yoimiya's normal attacks trigger Vaporize reactions thanks to continuous Hydro application from Furina and Yelan. Citlali's shield protects Yoimiya, and her skill reduces enemy Pyro/Hydro resistance when Frozen or Melt reactions occur.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Yoimiya deals high Pyro damage with Normal Attacks. Her Skill infuses attacks with Pyro, enabling Vaporize reactions with off-field Hydro.

Artifacts

Shimenawa's ReminiscenceShimenawa's Reminiscence

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Citlali's Skill grants a shield based on Elemental Mastery and deals AoE Cryo damage. When nearby party members trigger Frozen or Melt, enemy Pyro and Hydro resistance is reduced.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Furina's Skill provides continuous off-field Hydro application. Her Burst increases team DMG based on HP changes from hers and allies' HP fluctuations.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Yelan provides off-field Hydro attacks via her Burst. Her passive talent increases the active character's DMG by up to 50% over time.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

#7 Citlali Pure Hydro

Tier S

A Hydro-focused team with Neuvillette as the on-field DPS, supported by Furina's Hydro application and DMG buff, Citlali's shield and Hydro RES shred, and Xilonen's RES shred and healing.

Neuvillette, Furina, Citlali, Xilonen — Citlali Pure Hydro. Neuvillette (Main DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Citlali (Support), Xilonen (Support).

Core Idea

Neuvillette drives Hydro damage while Furina provides DMG buff, Citlali reduces Hydro RES via Frozen/Melt, and Xilonen offers RES shred and healing.

Neuvillette portrait
Neuvillette
Main DPSHydroHydro

Neuvillette is the Main DPS with continuous Hydro attacks.

Artifacts

Marechaussee HunterMarechaussee Hunter

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Furina's Skill provides continuous Hydro. Elemental Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryoConstellation num+

Citlali's skill provides a shield based on EM and reduces Hydro RES when triggering Frozen or Melt.

Artifacts

InstructorInstructor

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Xilonen portrait
Xilonen
SupportGeoGeo

Xilonen's Samplers reduce enemies' elemental RES and provide healing.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet DEF%
  • Circlet DEF%

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge

#8 Citlali Melt Team #3

Tier S

A melt team revolving around Chasca's elemental reactions with Citlali's Cryo application and RES shred, supported by Xilonen and Bennett. Becomes SS at C2 Chasca.

Chasca, Citlali, Xilonen, Bennett — Citlali Melt Team #3. Chasca (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Xilonen (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Chasca's Shadowhunt Shells adapt to teammates' elements, enabling reactions. Citlali applies Cryo and reduces Pyro/Hydro RES when Melt/Frozen are triggered. Xilonen shreds RES and heals. Bennett provides ATK buff and healing. This team focuses on Chasca triggering Melt reactions.

Chasca portrait
Chasca
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Chasca is Main DPS. Depending on elemental attributes of teammates, she alters properties of her Shadowhunt Shells, enabling various elemental reactions on her own.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Citlali's Skill provides shield based on EM and summons a creature dealing AoE Cryo damage. When active, if party triggers Frozen or Melt, reduces Pyro and Hydro RES of enemies.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Xilonen portrait
Xilonen
SupportGeoGeo

Xilonen has Samplers that reduce enemies' elemental RES when active. She can also provide healing to teammates.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet DEF%
  • Circlet DEF%

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#9 Citlali Permafrost Freeze

Tier S

Ayaka unleashes her Burst to trigger Frozen with Hydro from allies. Citlali provides a shield and shreds Pyro/Hydro RES, Furina offers continuous Hydro and DMG buffs, and Escoffier heals while lowering Cryo/Hydro RES.

Kamisato Ayaka, Citlali, Furina, Escoffier — Citlali Permafrost Freeze. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

Freeze team built around Ayaka's Burst, with layered resistance shred from Citlali and Escoffier, Hydro application from Furina, and healing from Escoffier.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals massive Cryo DMG via Burst, triggers Frozen with Hydro.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery, deals AoE Cryo, reduces Pyro/Hydro RES after Frozen/Melt.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Applies Hydro with Skill, buffs DMG via Burst (HP fluctuation).

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

Heals team with Burst, deals Cryo DMG, lowers Cryo/Hydro RES (scales with # of Cryo/Hydro units).

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Citlali Teams FAQ

What is the best Citlali team in Genshin Impact?

Citlali Permafrost Freeze is one of the strongest Citlali teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Citlali teams without premium weapons?

You can run strong Citlali teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

Which teammates are best with Citlali?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Citlali Permafrost Freeze, Citlali Melting Team #1, Citlali Melt Plunge. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.