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Genshin Impact Citlali Best Team Guide

Last updated August 20, 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

Best teams for Citlali, primarily a Cryo Shield/Support. Top teams include Freeze, Melt, and Vaporize compositions. Choose based on your available characters.

Citlali Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Citlali Permafrost Team #1

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

Citlali Melting Team #1

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

Citlali Gaming Melt Team

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

Citlali Duo-Cores Team

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

Citlali Vaporize Hu Tao Double Hydro

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

Citlali Vaporization Team #2

Yoimiya
Pyro
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Yelan
Hydro
#7Team Rating:SS

Citlali Pure Hydro

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

Citlali Melt Team #3

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

Citlali Permafrost Team #2

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo

#1 Citlali Permafrost Team #1

Tier SS

SS-tier freeze team built around Skirk's Cryo damage, Citlali's shielding and RES shred, Furina's buffs, and Escoffier's healing and RES shred.

Skirk, Citlali, Furina, Escoffier — Citlali Permafrost Team #1. Skirk (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

Permafrost comp: Citlali shields and shreds resistances via Frozen/Melt, Furina supplies Hydro and DMG buff, Escoffier heals and shreds Cryo/Hydro RES, while Skirk unleashes enhanced Cryo damage.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety; Skill enters Seven-Phase Flash, infusing Normal Attacks with Cryo.

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 shields based on Elemental Mastery and triggers Frozen/Melt to shred Pyro/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 continuous Hydro; Burst buffs DMG from party HP changes.

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

Deals Cryo DMG and heals; Skill/Burst shred Cryo/Hydro RES based on Cryo/Hydro allies.

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 high-damage Melt team where Arlecchino triggers Melt on Citlali's Cryo aura, boosted by Xilonen's RES 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

Arlecchino's Pyro attacks trigger Melt off Citlali's Cryo aura, dealing amplified damage. Citlali's skill reduces enemy Pyro/Hydro RES when Melt triggers, while Xilonen further shreds RES and Bennett buffs ATK.

Arlecchino portrait
Arlecchino
Main DPSPyroPyro

Attacks convert to Pyro DMG via Bond of Life; Skill refills it, Burst deals AoE Pyro DMG and heals her.

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

Skill creates an EM-scaling shield and deals AoE Cryo DMG; Melt/Frozen reduce enemy Pyro/Hydro RES.

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 and provide healing to the team.

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

Burst grants a huge ATK buff and heals teammates.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#3 Citlali Gaming Melt Team

Tier SS

Gaming melts through enemies with Citlali's Cryo support, Xianyun's Plunging Attack buff, and Bennett's ATK boost.

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

Core Idea

Citlali applies Cryo and shreds resistances when Melt triggers; Gaming's plunges repeatedly trigger Melt while Xianyun buffs plunge damage and Bennett supplies ATK.

Gaming portrait
Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Plunging Attacks apply continuous Pyro, enabling Melt procs.

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

Skill shields scale with Elemental Mastery and summons an AoE Cryo creature. Active creature shreds Pyro/Hydro RES when nearby Melt or Frozen triggers.

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 the team and buffs Plunging Attack DMG, enabling Gaming's plunge loop.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental Burst provides massive ATK buff and party healing, plus Pyro resonance.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#4 Citlali Duo-Cores Team

Tier SS

An SS-tier lineup that uses Citlali's Cryo shield and RES shred to enable two on-field carries: Mavuika and Mualani. Xilonen provides RES shred and healing to sustain both cores.

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

Core Idea

Citlali's Cryo application sets up Melt for Mavuika and Vaporize for Mualani, while Xilonen's Samplers shred enemy RES and her healing keeps both carries healthy.

Mavuika portrait
Mavuika
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Burst charges from Nightsoul points or teammate Normal Attacks; boosts her damage 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

Main DPS. Skill enters Nightsoul's Blessing; enhanced Sharky Bite marks enemies, then 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

Shield support. Skill shields from Elemental Mastery and applies Cryo; Melt/Frozen shred enemy Pyro and Hydro RES.

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

Support. Samplers shred enemy elemental RES; provides 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

#5 Citlali Vaporize Hu Tao Double Hydro

Tier SS

A Vaporize team built around Hu Tao, with Furina and Yelan providing Hydro and Citlali shielding and shredding resistances.

Hu Tao, Citlali, Furina, Yelan — Citlali Vaporize Hu Tao Double Hydro. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Hu Tao drives Vaporize off Hydro from Furina and Yelan, while Citlali's shield and Melt/Frozen-based RES shred amplify the team's Pyro and Hydro damage.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS; her charged attacks trigger Vaporize with Hydro support for massive single-target DMG.

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

Skill grants a shield scaled on Elemental Mastery and applies Cryo; Melt/Frozen triggers reduce enemy Pyro and Hydro RES.

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

Off-field Hydro application and DMG Bonus from her Burst; HP-drain mechanics enable fanfare stacks.

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 enable Vaporize; Burst ramps up DMG for the active character.

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 top-tier Vaporize team built around Yoimiya with double Hydro support from Furina and Yelan, backed by Citlali's shield and resistance shred.

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

Core Idea

Yoimiya's Pyro attacks trigger Vaporize with off-field Hydro from Furina and Yelan, while Citlali provides a shield and reduces Pyro/Hydro RES when Melt or Frozen occurs, amplifying overall damage.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Normal Attacks apply Pyro and trigger Vaporize with Hydro support for massive single-target damage.

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

Shield scales with Elemental Mastery; passives reduce Pyro/Hydro RES when Melt or Frozen triggers.

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

Elemental Skill provides off-field Hydro application; Burst buffs damage based on party 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

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Burst deals continuous off-field Hydro damage and ramps DMG bonus for the active character.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

#7 Citlali Pure Hydro

Tier SS

A team around Neuvillette's continuous Hydro damage, with Citlali providing shields and Hydro RES shred, Furina off-field damage and buffs, and Xilonen RES shred and healing.

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

Core Idea

Neuvillette's charged attacks constantly apply Hydro, while Citlali's Cryo triggers Frozen to reduce enemy Hydro RES. Furina further amplifies damage with her Burst, and Xilonen shreds resistance and heals to sustain the rotation.

Neuvillette portrait
Neuvillette
Main DPSHydroHydro

Deals massive continuous Hydro damage with charged 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

Off-field Hydro applier and buffer. Her Burst boosts damage based on ally 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+

Provides an EM-scaling shield and reduces enemy Hydro RES when triggering Frozen.

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

Reduces enemy elemental RES and heals the party.

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

S-tier team built around Chasca's elemental reactions, with Citlali's Cryo shield and RES shred, Xilonen's supportive debuffs, and Bennett's ATK buff.

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 to trigger Melt reactions. Citlali applies Cryo and shreds Pyro/Hydro RES, while Xilonen and Bennett amplify damage and sustain.

Chasca portrait
Chasca
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Converts Shells to teammates' elements, enabling Melt 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

Skill provides a shield scaled on Elemental Mastery and reduces Pyro/Hydro RES when Melt triggers.

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

Samplers shred enemy elemental RES and provide healing to sustain the team.

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

Burst grants a massive ATK buff and healing, enabling high damage rotations.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#9 Citlali Permafrost Team #2

Tier S

S-tier Freeze team built around Ayaka's Burst with Furina for Hydro application, Citlali for shielding and RES shred, and Escoffier for healing and further Cryo/Hydro RES reduction.

Kamisato Ayaka, Citlali, Furina, Escoffier — Citlali Permafrost Team #2. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

Combine Ayaka's high-multiplier Burst with permanent Hydro from Furina to keep enemies frozen, while Citlali and Escoffier shred enemy resistances and provide survivability.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Primary damage from Burst; Cryo application triggers Freeze when combined with Hydro from allies.

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 scaled off Elemental Mastery and reduces Pyro/Hydro RES when Frozen or Melt is triggered.

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

Off-field Hydro application from Skill and team DMG buff from Burst; HP drain is healed by the team's healer.

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

Summons a Cooking Mek to deal Cryo DMG; Burst heals and both talents lower Cryo/Hydro RES.

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 Team #1 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 Team #1, Citlali Melting Team #1, Citlali Gaming Melt Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.