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Citlali
CryoCatalystNatlan★★★★★

Citlali

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated v6.7
Content Tier List
Spiral AbyssS
Imag. TheaterS
OverworldA
Should You Pull?YES

Citlali is one of the strongest Cryo Supports in the current meta and worth pulling for most players. Provides both Pyro and Hydro RES decreases. Keep in mind that weaker shielding compared to many shielders due to having no shield absorption in her kit.

Citlali is a 5-Star Cryo character who is a shielder as well as providing RES shred for both Frozen and Melt reactions.

CatalystCryoSupport

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Starcaller's Watch

Increases Elemental Mastery by 100 / 125 / 150 / 175 / 200. Gain the "Mirror of Night" effect within 15s after the equip

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City

After the equipping character triggers a reaction related to their Elemental Type, all nearby party members gain a 12% E

Sands

ER / EM

Main stat

Goblet

EM

Main stat

Circlet

EM

Substats

Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery

Strengths

  • Provides both Pyro and Hydro RES decreases.
  • The 50 Nightsoul points required for Citlali's Nightsoul's Blessing is triggered easily.
  • Incredibly easy to build only needing EM.

Weaknesses

  • Weaker shielding compared to many shielders due to having no shield absorption in her kit.
  • Cryo application not always frequent enough to consistently create reactions on her own. Depends on the team and rotation.

Talent Priority

1
Dawnfrost DarkstarPriority: Max (10)

Primary source of damage or support. Level to 10 first.

2
Edict of Entwined SplendorPriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

3
Shadow-Stealing Spirit VesselPriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest priority. Level last or skip unless you have spare resources.

Substat Priority

1Sands
2Goblet
3Circlet
4Substats
5CRIT Rate
6CRIT DMG
7Energy Recharge
Citlali Standard Rotation
Standard

Citlali is a dedicated support mainly used with Pyro and Hydro DPS characters. She provides Pyro RES Shred when Melt reactions are triggered and Hydro RES Shred when Freeze reactions are triggered, making her especially strong in Melt and Freeze team compositions. Her rotation is extremely simple. S

See build guide

Citlali is a dedicated support mainly used with Pyro and Hydro DPS characters. She provides Pyro RES Shred when Melt reactions are triggered and Hydro RES Shred when Freeze reactions are triggered, ma...

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1

Elemental Mastery 265 · Base ATK 542

3

Energy Recharge 45.9% · Base ATK 510

4
Wandering Evenstar

Elemental Mastery 165 · Base ATK 510

5
A Thousand Floating Dreams

Elemental Mastery 265 · Base ATK 542

6
Favonius Codex

Energy Recharge 45.9% · Base ATK 510

4-star Weapons

2
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers

HP 35.2% · Base ATK 401

7
Sacrificial Fragments

Elemental Mastery 221 · Base ATK 454

Artifact Sets

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
SScroll of the Hero of Cinder CityBest in Slot
2pcWhen a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, the equipping character regenerates 6 Elemental Energy.
4pcAfter the equipping character triggers a reaction related to their Elemental Type, all nearby party members gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for the Elemental Types involved in the elemental reaction for 15s. If the equipping character is in the Nightsoul's Blessing state when triggering this effect, all nearby party members gain an additional 28% Elemental DMG Bonus for the Elemental Types involved in the elemental reaction for 20s. The equipping character can trigger this effect while off-field, and the DMG bonus from Artifact Sets with the same name do not stack.
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City is Citlali's best-in-slot artifact set. It generates additional Energy and provides up to a 40% damage bonus to the team based on the reactions triggered by Citlali.

Sands

ER / EM

Goblet

EM

Circlet

EM

Tenacity of the Millelith
ATenacity of the Millelith
2pcHP +20%
4pcWhen an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.
Tenacity of the Millelith is another strong option for Citlali, especially if another character in the team is already using Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City.

Sands

ER / EM

Goblet

EM

Circlet

EM

Noblesse Oblige
BNoblesse Oblige
2pcElemental Burst DMG +20%
4pcUsing an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Noblesse Oblige is another solid support option. It provides a 20% ATK buff to the entire team after Citlali uses her Elemental Burst.

Sands

ER / EM

Goblet

EM

Circlet

EM

Team Compositions

Mavuika

Mavuika

Main DPS

Xilonen

Xilonen

Support

Citlali

Citlali

Support

Bennett

Bennett

Sustain

This premier Melt composition utilizes Citlali's shielding and Pyro RES shred to amplify Mavuika's sustained Burst damage. By combining Xilonen's elemental shred and Bennett's massive ATK buff, this team achieves peak offensive performance.

Character Synergy
Mavuika
MavuikaMain DPS

Mavuika is the best DPS you can play with Citlali. Mavuika Melt teams are currently among the strongest teams in the game. In this team, Citlali provides 15% Pyro RES Shred, strong off-field Cryo application for consistent Melt reactions, and generates Fighting Spirit points that help Mavuika charge her Burst faster.

Xilonen
XilonenSupport

Reduces enemy elemental resistance to maximize Mavuika's Pyro damage output.

Citlali
CitlaliSupport

Provides a protective shield, shreds Pyro resistance for Mavuika, and delivers consistent Cryo application.

Bennett
BennettSustain

Grants a significant flat ATK buff through his Burst, greatly enhancing Mavuika's personal damage.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackShadow-Stealing Spirit Vessel

Calls upon secret arts passed down through the Masters of the Night-Wind from generation to generation, performing up to three strikes that deal Cryo DMG.

Normal Attack
1st Ascension PassiveMamaloaco's Frigid Rain

While Itzpapa is on the field, after nearby party members trigger the Frozen or Melt reactions, the Pyro and Hydro RES of opponents affected by that reaction decreases by 20% for 12s. Additionally, Citlali will regain 16 Nightsoul points. Nightsoul points can be restored this way once every 8s.

Passive
4th Ascension PassiveItzpapalotl's Star Garments

During the Elemental Skill Dawnfrost Darkstar, Itzpapa's Frostfall Storm DMG is increased by 90% of Citlali's Elemental Mastery. During the Elemental Burst Edict of Entwined Splendor, Ice Storm DMG is increased by 1200% of Citlali's Elemental Mastery. In addition, when nearby party members trigger Nightsoul Bursts, Citlali regains 4 Nightsoul points.

Passive
Utility PassiveSongs of Profound Mystery

While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, triggering "Nightsoul Burst" restores 20 Phlogiston. This cannot take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or the Spiral Abyss.

Passive
Additional PassiveNight Realm's Gift: Smoke, Mirrors, and the Flowing Winds

While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, can use Nightsoul Transmission: Citlali. When the active character is currently high enough in the air, the following will trigger when switching to Citlali: Citlali will leap up high, and will deploy "White Obsidian Tzitzimitl: Citlalin" to float in the air. Nightsoul Transmission can be triggered once every 10s by your party. Holding Aiming Mode will cause Citlali to enter the "Spiritspeaker" state, which will allow her to interact with "Nightspirit Graffiti" and "Nightspirit Sigils," extracting information and power from them. The rules for interacting with these objects follow the same rules as those governing Iktomisaurus interactions. Additionally, holding the jump button will cause Citlali to consume 75 Stamina and leap. In areas within Natlan where Phlogiston mechanics are present, Citlali will prioritize consuming 5 Phlogiston to leap to a height higher still. When in the air, Citlali can Hold her Normal Attack to consume Phlogiston or Stamina and enter Aiming Mode and trigger Charged Attacks. When initiating Charged Attacks in mid-air, Citlali will prioritize consuming 20 Phlogiston.

Passive

Constellations

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C1
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C2
3
C3
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C4
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C5
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C6
C1Radiant Blades of Centzon MimixcoahPull Target

When she uses the Elemental Skill Dawnfrost Darkstar, Citlali gains the "Opalstar Vestments" effect until Itzpapa leaves the field. During this time, she will obtain 10 stacks of Stellar Blade. When a nearby active character other than Citlali deals DMG using Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks, or Elemental Skills and Bursts, 1 stack of Stellar Blade will be consumed to increase the DMG dealt by 200% of Citlali's Elemental Mastery. After nearby party members trigger Frozen or Melt, Citlali will gain another 3 stacks of Stellar Blade. This effect can trigger once every 8s. Using the Elemental Skill Dawnfrost Darkstar will reset Stellar Blade stacks. Additionally, when Citlali is using her leap, or is Aiming or using her Charged Attack in mid-air, her Phlogiston consumption is decreased by 45%.

Is it worth getting?

Minor personal damage buff. Skip unless you love this character.

C2Heart Devourer's TravailPull Target

Citlali gains 125 Elemental Mastery, and other characters shielded by her Opal Shield, or who have Itzpapa following them, gain 250 Elemental Mastery. Additionally, when the Elemental Skill Dawnfrost Darkstar is used, nearby active characters will also be granted an Opal Shield. Also, the Ascension Talent "Mamaloaco's Frigid Rain" has its effects enhanced: While Itzpapa is on the field, after nearby party members trigger Frozen or Melt, the opponent(s) affected by this reaction will have their Pyro and Hydro RES additionally decreased by 20% for 12s. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Mamaloaco's Frigid Rain" to gain access to the above effect.

Is it worth getting?

Large power spike strongly recommended if you play this character regularly.

C3Cloud Serpent's Feathered CrownPull Target

Increases the Level of Dawnfrost Darkstar by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Large power spike strongly recommended if you play this character regularly.

C4Death-Defier's Spirit SkullPull Target

While the Elemental Skill Dawnfrost Darkstar is active, when Itzpapa's Frostfall Storm hits opponents, an additional Obsidian Spiritvessel Skull will be summoned. When a Spiritvessel Skull summoned this way explodes, it deals 1800% of Citlali's Elemental Mastery as Nightsoul-aligned AoE Cryo DMG and restores 16 Nightsoul points and 8 Energy for Citlali. This effect can trigger once every 8s. This DMG is not considered Elemental Burst DMG.

Is it worth getting?

Large power spike strongly recommended if you play this character regularly.

C5Nemontemi's HexPull Target

Increases the Level of Edict of Entwined Splendor by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Large power spike strongly recommended if you play this character regularly.

C6Teoiztac's Secret PactPull Target

After being summoned with the Elemental Skill Dawnfrost Darkstar, Itzpapa will always be in the Opal Fire state, and when Nightsoul points are exhausted, this state will not end. Additionally, when Dawnfrost Darkstar is used, Itzpapa will consume all Nightsoul points, and while it is on the field, it will continuously consume Nightsoul points. Each Nightsoul point consumed in this way will grant Citlali 1 "Cifra of the Secret Law" point. A maximum of 40 such points can be gained, and each point Citlali possesses will grant all nearby party members a 1.5% Pyro and Hydro DMG Bonus, and increase the DMG Citlali deals by 2.5%. When Itzpapa leaves the field, or upon using Citlali's Elemental Skill again, all "Cifra of the Secret Law" points she has will be removed.

Is it worth getting?

Large power spike strongly recommended if you play this character regularly.

C0 Citlali is fully functional. Provides both Pyro and Hydro RES decreases.

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