Charlotte vs Layla
The active reporter vs. the sleeping shield specialist
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Charlotte if…
- When you need a healer for Furina teams
- If you want to hold Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (TTDS)
- For multi-target Cryo application from a distance
Pick Layla if…
- When you need an unbreakable shield for a squishy carry
- To provide consistent off-field Cryo application with zero field time
- In teams where you don't need a healer but want interruption resistance
Layla is one of the best shielders in the game and a top-tier slot-in for defensive needs. Charlotte is only preferred when a dedicated healer is required for specific mechanics like Furina's Fanfare.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Charlotte
- Strong Cryo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Layla
- Strong Cryo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Charlotte
Charlotte is an excellent Freeze-enabling healer for Wriothesley, providing the team-wide healing necessary to balance his HP fluctuation mechanics. Her off-field Cryo application from her Skill helps maintain the Freeze status when paired with a Hydro sub-DPS like Yelan or Xingqiu. This allows Wriothesley to consistently land his hits on frozen targets while benefiting from Cryo Resonance.
With Layla
Layla provides Wriothesley with a high-uptime Cryo shield that prevents his melee attack strings from being interrupted by enemy hits. Her 'Night Star' projectiles offer consistent off-field Cryo application, which helps maintain Freeze and generates a small amount of energy for the team. This defensive layer is crucial for Wriothesley to safely execute his heavy-hitting Charged Attacks.
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
Key of Khaj-Nisut
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
Energy Recharge Until Breakpoint > HP % > CRIT Rate with Favobius > HP
Who Should You Pull?
- When you need a healer for Furina teams
- If you want to hold Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (TTDS)
- For multi-target Cryo application from a distance
- When you need an unbreakable shield for a squishy carry
- To provide consistent off-field Cryo application with zero field time
- In teams where you don't need a healer but want interruption resistance