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Genshin Impact Citlali Best Team Guide

Last updated March 30, 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 page provides the best team info for Citlali, primarily a Cryo Shield / Support. Top archetypes are Melt teams with a Pyro DPS (e.g., Arlecchino), Freeze/Permafrost squads featuring Hydro support (e.g., Xilonen), and hybrid Sub‑DPS setups such as Hydro‑Pyro combos with Furina. Team positions can be adjusted to fit your available characters.

Citlali Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Citlali Permafrost Team #1

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

Citlali Melting Team #1

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

Citlali Melting Team #2

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
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Yelan
Hydro
#6 Team Rating:S

Citlali Vaporization Team #2

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

Citlali Pure Hydro S+ Team

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

Citlali Melt Team 3 - Chasca Hypercarry Support Melt

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

Citlali Permafrost Team #2

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo

#1 Citlali Permafrost Team #1

Tier SS

Permafrost team built around Skirk as the main on-field Cryo DPS with Citlali providing shields and Cryo resistance shred, Furina offering off-field Hydro application and team damage amplification, and Escoffier supplying Cryo damage, healing, and additional resistance reduction.
Strong freeze-oriented composition with high sustained damage and survivability.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Primary on-field carry. Uses Seven-Phase Flash mode to infuse Normal Attacks with Cryo and empower her Elemental Burst. Gains damage via Serpent’s Subtlety and Void Rifts generated from Cryo-related reactions.

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

Provides a shield scaled from Elemental Mastery and summons an off-field Cryo entity. Also reduces enemy Pyro and Hydro resistance when Frozen or Melt reactions are triggered nearby.

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 applicator and team damage buffer. Her Burst increases damage based on HP fluctuations among allies, which synergizes with healing and self-damage mechanics.

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 small Cooking Mek for off-field Cryo damage and team healing. Her Skill and Burst reduce enemy Cryo/Hydro resistance, scaling with the number of Cryo and Hydro party members.

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

Citlali Melting Team #1
Citlali is a Support in this team. The lineup focuses on Arlecchino as the on-field Pyro DPS, with Citlali providing shield + Cryo application for Melt setup, Xilonen offering RES shred and healing, and Bennett supplying strong ATK buff and healing.

Arlecchino portrait
Arlecchino
Main DPSPyroPyro

Arlecchino is the on-field damage dealer. Her attacks convert to Pyro DMG when Bond of Life is above 20%, and her Burst deals AoE Pyro DMG while resetting her Skill cooldown. 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 provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery and summons a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage. While active, nearby party members triggering Frozen or Melt reduces 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

Xilonen activates Samplers to reduce enemy elemental RES and also 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

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett’s Elemental Burst provides a powerful ATK buff and healing to the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#3 Citlali Melting Team #2

Tier SS

Melting Plunge team centered on Gaming.
Citlali provides shielding and Cryo application plus RES shred for Frozen/Melt setups.
Xianyun enables and buffs Plunging Attacks while offering healing.
Bennett supplies a massive ATK buff and additional healing.

Gaming portrait
Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Gaming is the on-field Main DPS. His Plunging Attacks provide consistent Pyro application to trigger Melt reactions.

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

Citlali provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery and summons a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage. While active, nearby party members can trigger Frozen or Melt to reduce enemies' 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 DMG / CRIT Rate

Xianyun portrait
Xianyun
SupportAnemoAnemo

Xianyun provides healing and boosts teammates' Plunging Attacks.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett provides a huge ATK buff with his Elemental Burst and also heals the team.

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 high-power dual-core team built around Mavuika or Mualani as the main DPS, with Citlali providing shielding, Cryo utility, and resistance shred support. Xilonen adds RES reduction, healing, and strong team utility.

Mavuika portrait
Mavuika
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main on-field Pyro carry. Her Burst is charged through Nightsoul points generated by Natlan characters or by teammates' Normal Attacks, and once activated she gains enhanced abilities and resistance to interruption for 7 seconds.

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

Hydro on-field DPS who enters Nightsoul's Blessing with her Skill. Her enhanced Normal Attack becomes Sharky Bite, enabling Wave Momentum stacking and Shark Missiles on marked enemies.

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

Provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery and summons a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage. While active, she can reduce Pyro and Hydro RES of enemies affected by Frozen or Melt reactions.

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

Provides elemental RES reduction through Samplers and also offers 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 S

Vaporization team built around Hu Tao as the on-field carry. Citlali provides shielding and utility, while Furina and Yelan supply strong off-field Hydro application and damage amplification. Hu Tao’s Pyro attacks trigger Vaporize for high single-target damage.

Note: The source text appears to contain some element/role inconsistencies for Citlali, but the team function is preserved here as written.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Vaporize in this team.

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

Citlali provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery and summons a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage. When the creature is active, Frozen or Melt reactions can reduce nearby enemies' 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

Furina provides continuous Hydro application through her Skill. Her Burst increases team damage based on HP changes among allies.

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 continuous off-field Hydro application for Vaporize and boosts Hu Tao’s damage through her Burst and passive talents.

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 S

Vaporization-focused team built around Yoimiya as the on-field carry, with Citlali providing shielding and resistance shred support. Furina and Yelan supply strong off-field Hydro application and team damage amplification.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

On-field Pyro carry. Her damage is amplified through Vaporize reactions in this team.

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

Provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery and summons a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage. When active, nearby Frozen or Melt reactions 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 applier with strong teamwide damage buffing through her Elemental Burst. Her Skill also enables consistent Hydro application.

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

Provides continuous off-field Hydro damage and enables reactions. Her Elemental Burst also boosts team damage through her passive talents.

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

#7 Citlali Pure Hydro S+ Team

Tier S

Pure Hydro core team centered on Neuvillette and Furina, with Citlali providing shielding and Hydro/Cryo utility, plus Xilonen for RES shred and healing.
Strong sustained damage, team-wide buffing, and comfortable survivability.

Neuvillette portrait
Neuvillette
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main on-field DPS. Continuous Hydro attacks drive the team's damage output. Best paired with HP scaling and CRIT-focused gear.

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 damage and team buffing. Her Elemental Skill provides continuous Hydro application, while her Burst increases team damage 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 2+

Shield/support utility. Provides a shield scaling with Elemental Mastery and summons an AoE Cryo companion. Can reduce enemy Pyro and Hydro RES when Freeze or Melt reactions are triggered.

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

RES shred and healing support. Her Samplers reduce enemy elemental RES when active, and she can also heal teammates. Strong utility option for 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

#8 Citlali Melt Team 3 - Chasca Hypercarry Support Melt

Tier S

Team Core: Chasca as the main DPS with Citlali, Xilonen, and Bennett providing shields, RES shred, buffs, and healing.
Note: This team becomes SS Tier for C2 Chasca.
Gameplay: Chasca adapts her Shadowhunt Shells based on teammate elements to trigger multiple reactions.

Chasca portrait
Chasca
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main on-field damage dealer. Chasca alters the properties of her Shadowhunt Shells based on teammates' elemental attributes, allowing her to trigger 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

Provides a shield based on Elemental Mastery and summons a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage. While active, Frozen or Melt reactions triggered by nearby party members reduce 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

Xilonen portrait
Xilonen
SupportGeoGeo

Uses Samplers to reduce enemy elemental RES when active and 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

Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#9 Citlali Permafrost Team #2

Tier S

Permafrost / Freeze-focused team built around Ayaka’s Burst damage with strong Hydro application, Cryo RES shred, and healing support. Citlali provides shield utility and resistance reduction, Furina boosts team damage via HP fluctuation, and Escoffier adds Cryo/Hydro resistance shred plus healing.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ayaka is the primary damage dealer, using her Elemental Burst to deal massive Cryo DMG while Hydro application from allies enables Freeze reactions.

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 scaling with Elemental Mastery and summons an AoE Cryo creature. While active, Frozen or Melt triggers reduce affected enemies’ 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

Provides continuous Hydro application through Skill and significant team damage buffs through Burst based on HP changes. Her HP drain can be offset by healing.

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 that attacks enemies and her Burst deals AoE Cryo DMG while healing the team. Skill and Burst reduce enemies’ Cryo/Hydro RES, with stronger reduction based on the number of Cryo and Hydro teammates.

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 Melting Team #2. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.