Citlali

Citlali is a 5-star Cryo catalyst support. Her kit provides a shield, off-field Cryo application, and resistance shred or damage buffs that benefit reaction carries. She pairs especially well with melt and Cryo-focused DPS.

How to Play

Slot her behind a Pyro or Hydro carry to enable melt or freeze while shielding and buffing. See her placement on the Genshin tier list.

Best Build

Top Weapons: Starcaller's Watch (signature, big EM + party DMG buff), Sacrificial Jade, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers. Artifact Set: 4-piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (teamwide Elemental DMG buff), or 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith; EM-mix sets while farming. Main Stats: Sands EM / Goblet EM / Circlet EM. Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge (to needs) > flat EM.

Best Teams

1. Mavuika Melt: Citlali + Mavuika + Xilonen + a flex Pyro.
2. Cryo Melt / Freeze Support: Citlali + a Pyro or Hydro carry + Bennett or a Hydro unit + Kazuha.

Kit Overview

• Elemental Skill: summons Itzpapa, applies off-field Cryo, and provides an EM-scaling shield.
• Elemental Burst: large AoE Cryo damage with Pyro and Hydro RES shred.
• Core loop: off-field Cryo applier, shielder, and EM-buffer; a premier Melt enabler.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Strong EM shield and teamwide buffs, excellent Cryo application, top Mavuika Melt support. Cons: Low personal damage, EM-stacking build leaves little room for other stats.