Theorylytics

Carlotta vs Hiyuki

Carlotta vs Hiyuki — two Glacio Main DPS Resonators competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Carlotta if…

  • You need a Glacio Main DPS and Carlotta's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Carlotta's Tune identity over Hiyuki's Outro Amp.
  • Yes for Glacio Resonance Skill hypercarry—Carlotta still deletes ToA elites.

Pick Hiyuki if…

  • You need a Glacio Main DPS and Hiyuki's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Hiyuki's Outro Amp identity over Carlotta's Tune.
  • Yes for Glacio team amp—Hiyuki raises nearby Glacio damage.
Verdict

Carlotta and Hiyuki are both Glacio Main DPS investments that answer different account needs. Carlotta shines when Glacio Resonance Skill hypercarry—Carlotta still deletes ToA elites. Hiyuki is the better commit when Glacio team amp—Hiyuki raises nearby Glacio damage. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Carlotta
Stat
Hiyuki
Glacio
Attribute
Glacio
Main DPS
Role
Main DPS
Pistols
Weapon
Sword
5★
Rarity
5★
ToA: A · WhiWa: A · Overworld: A
Endgame ratings
ToA: A · WhiWa: A · Overworld: A
CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG
Tune
Playstyle
Outro Amp
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Taoqi / Yangyang
Best support shell
Flexible — see team comps
Novaburst — Strong craftable / standard-banner style stand-in until
F2P weapon
Lumingloss — Strong craftable / standard-banner style stand-in until
Excellent
S0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Carlotta

Strengths
  • Liberation “Era of New Wave” routes damage through mid-air / plunging attack chains — that window is where Carlotta’s clear speed actually shows up.
  • Forte “Lethal Repertoire” routes damage through mid-air / plunging attack chains, so resource banking is mandatory, not optional filler.
  • Aerial / plunge routes give flexible dodge and reposition options mid-combo.
Weaknesses
  • Field-time hungry once Liberation “Era of New Wave” is up — double-DPS swaps dilute the dump window.
  • Wants dedicated supports and ER planning; dropped into a random squad, Liberation uptime falls off a cliff.

Hiyuki

Strengths
  • Liberation “Foreclaiming” dumps a large Liberation multiplier into the current wave — that window is where Hiyuki’s clear speed actually shows up.
  • Forte “Everfrost Dominion” glacio Bite - While Hiyuki is in the team, so resource banking is mandatory, not optional filler.
  • Outro “Snowlight Blessing” amplifies the incoming Resonator’s damage on Outro handoff — swap timing is part of the damage plan, not just Concerto filling.
Weaknesses
  • Field-time hungry once Liberation “Foreclaiming” is up — double-DPS swaps dilute the dump window.
  • Wants dedicated supports and ER planning; dropped into a random squad, Liberation uptime falls off a cliff.

Shared Team Members

With Carlotta

Lynae Outros All-DMG + Liberation amp — Intro Carlotta and Liberation-dump while the amp is live.

With Hiyuki

Lynae Outros All-DMG + Liberation amp — Intro Hiyuki and Liberation-dump while the amp is live.

Best Builds (Signature)

Carlotta

Weapon

The Last Dance

Echo set

Freezing Frost (5pc)

4-cost

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

3-cost

Glacio DMG

1-cost

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen

Hiyuki

Weapon

Everbright Polestar

Echo set

Freezing Frost (5pc)

4-cost

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

3-cost

Glacio DMG

1-cost

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen

Who Should You Pull?

Carlotta
Pull Carlotta if…
  • You need a Glacio Main DPS and Carlotta's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Carlotta's Tune identity over Hiyuki's Outro Amp.
  • Yes for Glacio Resonance Skill hypercarry—Carlotta still deletes ToA elites.
  • Liberation “Era of New Wave” routes damage through mid-air / plunging attack chains.
  • Carlotta is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.
Carlotta Full Guide
Hiyuki
Pull Hiyuki if…
  • You need a Glacio Main DPS and Hiyuki's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Hiyuki's Outro Amp identity over Carlotta's Tune.
  • Yes for Glacio team amp—Hiyuki raises nearby Glacio damage.
  • Liberation “Foreclaiming” dumps a large Liberation multiplier into the current wave.
  • Hiyuki is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.
Hiyuki Full Guide