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Genshin Impact Citlali Best Team Guide

Last updated August 15, 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 team information for Citlali, primarily a Cryo shield/support. Top teams include Melt compositions with Arlecchino or Mualani as the main DPS. Team positions can be adjusted based on your build and roster.

Citlali Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Citlali Permafrost Team #1

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

Citlali Arlecchino Melt Team

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

Citlali Melting Team #2

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 Vaporization Team #1

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

Chasca Citlali Melt Hypercarry

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 as the Cryo main DPS, supported by Citlali's shield and RES shred, Furina's DMG buff, 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

Freeze-lock enemies with Cryo/Hydro while Skirk deals damage; Furina buffs DMG, Citlali shields and shreds Hydro RES, and Escoffier heals and lowers Cryo/Hydro RES.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Skill grants Seven-Phase Flash: Cryo infusion and stronger Burst; absorbing Void Rifts buffs damage.

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 from Elemental Mastery and shreds Pyro/Hydro RES when Frozen or 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

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Skill applies Hydro and drains HP; Burst boosts DMG with HP changes, enhanced by 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

Skill/Burst deal Cryo damage, heal, and shred Cryo/Hydro RES by party count.

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 Arlecchino Melt Team

Tier SS

Arlecchino drives high-damage Melt procs with Citlali's off-field Cryo, while Xilonen and Bennett provide RES shred, ATK buff, and healing.

Arlecchino, Citlali, Xilonen, Bennett — Citlali Arlecchino Melt Team. Arlecchino (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Xilonen (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Arlecchino triggers Melt on Citlali's Cryo aura, boosted by Xilonen's RES shred and Bennett's ATK buff.

Arlecchino portrait
Arlecchino
Main DPSPyroPyro

Pyro DMG via Bond of Life; Burst resets Skill and heals.

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

Shield scales with Elemental Mastery; reduces Pyro/Hydro RES on 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 shred enemy 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

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Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Burst gives huge ATK buff and healing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#3 Citlali Melting Team #2

Tier SS

SS-tier Melt team built around Gaming's Plunging Attacks. Citlali provides shields and Cryo application, Xianyun enables plunging, and Bennett offers ATK buffs and healing.

Gaming, Citlali, Xianyun, Bennett — Citlali Melting Team #2. Gaming (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Xianyun (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Gaming's Plunging Attacks apply Pyro consistently to trigger Melt with Citlali's Cryo. Xianyun enables frequent plunging, while Bennett's ATK buff and Citlali's RES shred amplify damage.

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Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Plunging Attacks apply continuous 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; AoE Cryo damage. Melt and Frozen 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 DMG / CRIT Rate

Xianyun portrait
Xianyun
SupportAnemoAnemo

Provides healing and boosts Plunging Attacks of teammates.

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 healing to the party.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#4 Citlali Duo-Cores Team

Tier SS

Citlali supports a dual-core lineup with Mavuika and Mualani, providing shields and RES shred for Melt and Vaporize.

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

Core Idea

Mavuika and Mualani are the dual damage dealers. Citlali's shield and Cryo application enable Melt for Mavuika and Vaporize for Mualani, while Xilonen shreds enemy RES and heals.

Mavuika portrait
Mavuika
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Burst charges via Nightsoul points or normal attacks, granting enhanced abilities and interruption resistance.

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 enhances Normal Attack to 'Sharky Bite'; stacking Wave Momentum fires Shark Missiles.

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

Support. Skill creates an EM-based shield and deals AoE Cryo damage; reduces Pyro and Hydro RES on Melt and 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

Support. Samplers reduce 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 Vaporization Team #1

Tier SS

S+ Tier Vaporize team with Hu Tao as the on-field Pyro DPS, supported by Citlali's shielding and resistance shred, Furina's DMG buffs, and Yelan's off-field Hydro application.

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 drives Vaporize with Furina and Yelan's off-field Hydro, while Citlali shields and shreds Pyro/Hydro resistance. Furina's Burst amplifies all damage, and Yelan adds a ramping DMG buff.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose charged attacks trigger Vaporize for massive Pyro damage. Use with Hydro supports for constant 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

Shield based on EM and shreds Pyro/Hydro RES when Melt or Frozen triggers. Use Skill for shield, Burst for Cryo application.

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 from Skill and Burst that drains HP and buffs DMG based on HP changes. Complements the team's HP fluctuation.

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

Continuous off-field Hydro attacks via Burst that enable Vaporize and ramp up Hu Tao's on-field damage.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

#6 Citlali Vaporization Team #2

Tier SS

Citlali Vaporization team featuring Yoimiya as on-field Pyro DPS with Furina and Yelan providing off-field Hydro for Vaporize, and Citlali shielding and shredding resistances.

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

Core Idea

Yoimiya's rapid Pyro attacks trigger constant Vaporize with off-field Hydro from Furina and Yelan, while Citlali provides a shield and reduces enemy Pyro/Hydro RES to amplify damage.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS; rapid Pyro attacks trigger Vaporize with Hydro supports. Uses Skill to infuse Normal Attacks.

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

Support; shield scales off Elemental Mastery. Nearby Frozen or Melt reactions 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

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS; Skill applies off-field Hydro, Burst boosts DMG based on ally HP fluctuations. Pair with a healer for maximum buff.

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

Sub DPS; off-field Hydro application from Skill and Burst. Burst provides a ramping DMG buff 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

#7 Citlali Pure Hydro

Tier SS

A high-damage Hydro team featuring Neuvillette as the main carry. Furina provides off-field damage and buffs, while Citlali shields and shreds Hydro RES. Xilonen adds RES shred and healing to keep the team healthy.

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

Core Idea

Neuvillette deals the bulk of damage with Charged Attacks. Furina's Burst amplifies DMG% while Citlali and Xilonen shred enemy RES, and Xilonen heals to enable Furina's stacks.

Neuvillette portrait
Neuvillette
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main DPS. Charged Attack is strong Hydro damage. Scales with HP and uses CRIT Rate from set.

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

Sub DPS. Skill applies off-field Hydro; Burst buffs DMG% 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+

Support. Shields from Elemental Mastery; Skill reduces enemy Hydro/Pyro RES after 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

Support. Samplers shred enemy elemental RES; heals the team. Holds Scroll set for bonus.

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 Chasca Citlali Melt Hypercarry

Tier S

S Tier (SS at C2 Chasca). Chasca hypercarry with Cryo/Pyro Melt reactions, double RES shred, and ATK buffs.

Chasca, Citlali, Xilonen, Bennett — Chasca Citlali Melt Hypercarry. Chasca (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Xilonen (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Chasca's Skill absorbs Pyro and Cryo from Bennett and Citlali to trigger Melt. Citlali and Xilonen shred resistances while Bennett's Burst amplifies ATK.

Chasca portrait
Chasca
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Changes Shells based on teammate elements, enabling self-triggered Melt reactions.

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

Shield scales with EM; Melt triggers 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

Xilonen portrait
Xilonen
SupportGeoGeo

Samplers shred enemy Elemental RES and heal the party during Burst.

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 massive ATK buff and healing.

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 Citlali shielding and shredding resistances.

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

Core Idea

Ayaka's Burst is the main damage window, kept consistent via Freeze from Furina's Hydro. Citlali provides shields and RES shred, while Escoffier heals and further lowers resistances.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals massive Cryo Burst DMG; pairs with Freeze to keep enemies locked down.

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

Shield scales with Elemental Mastery; Skill shreds Pyro/Hydro RES on Frozen or 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

Skill applies continuous Hydro; Burst buffs DMG based on ally 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

Skill/Burst lower Cryo/Hydro RES; Burst heals the team.

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 Arlecchino Melt Team, Citlali Melting Team #2. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.