Citlali vs Charlotte
Shielding Cryo support vs. Team-wide Burst healing
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Citlali if…
- When you need consistent shielding to prevent interruption
- To buff your main DPS's elemental damage significantly
- If you want Cryo application that doesn't rely on a high-cost Burst
Pick Charlotte if…
- In Furina teams where team-wide instant healing is required
- As a budget Cryo battery and healer for Ayaka or Ganyu
- When you need a Catalyst user to hold Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Citlali is the superior general-purpose support due to her shielding and lower energy requirements. Charlotte is specifically better for Furina teams that need a massive instant heal, but Citlali is more comfortable overall.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Citlali
- 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.
- 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.
Charlotte
- Strong Cryo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Citlali
Citlali provides the Opal Shield necessary to prevent Neuvillette from being interrupted during his Charged Attacks. Her off-field Cryo application also allows Neuvillette to trigger Freeze, contributing to his Past Draconic Glories stacks.
With Charlotte
Charlotte provides the team-wide burst healing Neuvillette needs to quickly manipulate his HP and gain stacks for his passive. Her Cryo application also helps Neuvillette reach his maximum reaction count for his DMG multiplier.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Starcaller's Watch
Artifacts
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Sands
ER / EM
Goblet
EM
Circlet
EM
Substats
Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery
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
Who Should You Pull?
- When you need consistent shielding to prevent interruption
- To buff your main DPS's elemental damage significantly
- If you want Cryo application that doesn't rely on a high-cost Burst
- In Furina teams where team-wide instant healing is required
- As a budget Cryo battery and healer for Ayaka or Ganyu
- When you need a Catalyst user to hold Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers