Charlotte vs Chongyun
The lens-snapping healer vs. the exorcist's ice field
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Charlotte if…
- When you need a dedicated Cryo healer for a Furina team
- To keep Cryo applied to enemies from a distance
- If you prefer ranged Catalyst attacks for safety
Pick Chongyun if…
- When you want to turn your sword/polearm into a Cryo attacker
- For a quick, low-cost Burst that deals significant damage
- To break Hydro shields rapidly with heavy claymore hits
Charlotte is essential for defensive Cryo roles and Furina synergy, while Chongyun is an offensive enabler for infusion-based teams or quickswap bursts. Use Charlotte for survivability and Chongyun for tactical infusion.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Charlotte
- Strong Cryo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Chongyun
- Elemental Burst only costs 40 Energy.
- Able to infuse Cryo onto other characters.
- One of the rare characters that buffs ATK SPD.
- Lacks personal DMG and requires a lot of investment to play as a DPS.
- Limited team compositions.
- Few characters actually benefit from the Cryo Infusion Chongyun provides.
Shared Team Members
With Charlotte
Shenhe's 'Spring Spirit Summoning' provides Icy Quills that Charlotte can trigger with her Skill and Burst, significantly boosting the damage of her off-field Cryo application. While Charlotte is primarily a healer, Shenhe's RES shred and Cryo DMG bonus turn her into a respectable sub-DPS. This pairing is ideal for mono-Cryo teams that need both healing and offensive support.
With Chongyun
Shenhe is the premier partner for Chongyun, as her Icy Quills are easily consumed by his Cryo-infused Normal and Charged attacks. Her Skill and Burst provide Cryo RES shred and Cryo DMG bonuses that amplify Chongyun's powerful Burst nukes. Together, they form the core of high-damage Cryo teams, maximizing the efficiency of every Cryo hit.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Prototype Amber
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Sands
Energy Recharge / ATK %
Goblet
ATK %
Circlet
Healing Bonus / CRIT Rate (With Favonius) / ATK %
Substats
Energy Recharge to requirements > ATK % > CRIT Rate (With Favonius) > ATK
Weapon
Wolf's Gravestone
Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
Sands
ER / ATK %
Goblet
Cryo DMG %
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK %
Who Should You Pull?
- When you need a dedicated Cryo healer for a Furina team
- To keep Cryo applied to enemies from a distance
- If you prefer ranged Catalyst attacks for safety
- When you want to turn your sword/polearm into a Cryo attacker
- For a quick, low-cost Burst that deals significant damage
- To break Hydro shields rapidly with heavy claymore hits