Best Weapon: Starcaller’s Watch
Citlali’s signature 5-star catalyst, Starcaller’s Watch, is her best-in-slot weapon offering:
- High Elemental Mastery: 265 at level 90 + additional 100 from passive (total 365 EM)
- Team Buff: After creating a shield, active character deals 28% increased DMG for 15s (14s cooldown)
- Perfect Synergy: Boosts both shield strength and reaction damage while supporting the entire team
Starcaller’s Watch is by far Citlali’s best weapon, specifically designed to maximize her shield efficiency and team support potential.
Why Elemental Mastery Matters
Elemental Mastery (EM) is Citlali’s most important stat because:
- Shield Strength: Her shield absorption scales directly with EM
- Damage Output: Both her Elemental Skill and Burst scale with EM
- Reaction Support: Boosts Melt/Freeze damage for the entire team
Best 4-Star Weapon Alternatives
| Weapon | Benefits | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|
| A Thousand Floating Dreams | High EM, team EM buffs | 5-star, harder to obtain |
| Sacrificial Fragments | EM substat, skill reset | Lower EM than signature |
| Mappa Mare | Craftable, EM + DMG% | No team utility |
| Wandering Evenstar | EM stat, team ATK buff | Limited availability |
Optimal Artifact Build
Best Set: 4-piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
- 2-piece: Flat Energy
- 4-piece: 40% Elemental DMG Bonus after triggering reactions
Alternative Sets:
- 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith (team ATK buff)
- 4-piece Noblesse Oblige (Burst ATK buff)
- 4-piece Gilded Dreams (max EM)
Main Stats Priority
| Slot | Primary Stat |
|---|---|
| Sands | Elemental Mastery or Energy Recharge |
| Goblet | Elemental Mastery or Cryo DMG Bonus |
| Circlet | Elemental Mastery or Crit Rate/DMG |
Best Team Compositions
1. Melt Support Teams
Core Members:
- Citlali (Support)
- Pyro DPS (Mavuika, Arlecchino, Lyney)
- Xilonen (Support)
- Bennett (Healer/Buffer)
Benefits: Massive Melt damage with constant shield protection and resistance shred.
2. Freeze Support Teams
Core Members:
- Citlali (Support)
- Hydro DPS (Neuvillette, Ayato)
- Furina (Sub-DPS)
- Charlotte/Kazuha (Support)
Benefits: Excellent crowd control with boosted Hydro/Cryo damage.
3. Flexible Reaction Teams
Core Members:
- Citlali (Support)
- Chasca (Flexible DPS)
- Furina (Sub-DPS)
- Bennett (Support)
Benefits: Versatile team that can trigger multiple reactions.
With Starcaller’s Watch, Citlali becomes one of the most versatile supports in Genshin Impact, excelling in Melt, Freeze, and hybrid reaction teams while providing strong shields and team-wide damage buffs.
