▍1. Elemental Reactions
Escoffier is a 5star Cryo character wielding a polearm in Genshin Impact. Her elemental abilities can trigger various reactions:
Melt:
When Escoffier's Cryo attacks interact with Pyro, the Melt reaction occurs. If her Cryo triggers Melt on a Pyro affected enemy, the damage multiplier is 1.5x. Conversely, if a Pyro attack triggers Melt on an enemy affected by Escoffier's Cryo, the damage multiplier is 2x. This reaction can significantly boost the damage output, especially in teams with a Pyro character like Xiangling or Diluc.
Frozen:
Escoffier's Cryo can freeze enemies when combined with Hydro. This not only halts the enemy's actions (except for bosses) but also sets up for Shatter reactions. When a frozen enemy is hit by a Geo attack, a claymore's blunt attack, or a plunging/heavy attack, the Shatter reaction deals physical damage and removes the frozen status. In a team with Hydro characters such as Xingqiu or Mona, Freeze can be a powerful crowd control and damage setup strategy.
Superconduct:
Escoffier's Cryo can also trigger Superconduct when combined with Electro. This reaction deals AoE Cryo damage and decreases the physical resistance of affected enemies. In teams with Electro characters like Fischl or Raiden Shogun, Superconduct can enhance the overall damage output, especially for characters who deal physical damage.
▍2. Weapon Choices
1. Signature Weapon (5★)
Fragrance Virtuoso
Effect:
Base ATK: 674 | CRIT Rate: 22.1%
Passive: After using an Elemental Skill, increases Energy Recharge by 30% for 12s and grants all party members 20% Cryo DMG Bonus.
Why Use: Tailored for Aikephi’s support role, enhancing team energy sustainability and Cryo synergy.
2. 5★ Alternatives
Staff of Homa
Effect:
HP +20%. Provides ATK bonus based on HP.
Why Use: Boosts survivability and damage if Aikephi scales with HP (unconfirmed).
Skyward Spine
Effect:
Energy Recharge +36.8%. Normal/Charged ATK SPD +12%.
Why Use: Ideal for frequent Elemental Burst uptime and smoother rotations.
3. 4★ Recommendations
The Catch (R5)
Effect:
Energy Recharge +45.9%. Burst DMG +32%, Burst CRIT Rate +12%.
Why Use: Free-to-play BiS for burst-focused builds.
Favonius Lance
Effect:
Energy Recharge +30.6%. CRIT hits generate Energy particles.
Why Use: Team energy battery for Cryo-heavy comps.
Wavebreaker’s Fin
Effect:
ATK +41.3%. Burst DMG scales with team’s total Energy capacity.
Why Use: Strong in high-energy teams (e.g., Aikephi + Raiden).
▍3. Artifact Sets
1. Pale Flame
2P: Physical DMG is increased by 25%.
4P: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, ATK is increased by 9% for 7s. This effect stacks up to 2 times and can be triggered once every 0.3s. Once 2 stacks are reached, the 2set effect is increased by 100%.
Circlet: Crit Rate / Crit DMG
Goblet: Physical DMG Bonus
Sands: Attack / Energy Recharge
2. Blizzard Strayer
2P: Cryo DMG Bonus +15%.
4P: When a character attacks an opponent affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the opponent is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.
Circlet: Crit Rate / Crit DMG
Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
Sands: Attack / Energy Recharge
3. Finale of the Deep Galleries
2P: Gain 15% Cryo DMG Bonus.
4P: When the character's Elemental Energy is 0, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 60%, and Elemental Burst DMG is increased by 60%. After the character's Normal Attack deals damage, the Elemental Burst DMG increase effect will be disabled for 6 seconds. After the character's Elemental Burst deals damage, the Normal Attack DMG increase effect will be disabled for 6 seconds. This effect can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.
Circlet: Crit Rate / Crit DMG
Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
Sands: Attack / Energy Recharge
▍4.Talent Prioritization
Elemental Burst:
Escoffier's elemental burst not only deals Cryo area damage but also restores health to all nearby party members, with the restoration amount depending on her ATK. Prioritizing the upgrade of this talent will increase both the damage and the healing output, making it a top priority.
Elemental Skill:
Her elemental skill can deal Cryo damage in different ways, such as launching "Frosty Parfait" and summoning "Flow - Surging Blade". Upgrading this talent will increase the damage dealt, and also, considering its role in triggering certain buffs (like reducing enemy Cryo and Hydro resistances based on the number of Cryo and Hydro characters in the team), it should be upgraded to a reasonable level.
Normal Attack:
Since Escoffier is mainly a support - oriented character, her normal attack is not her main source of damage. However, if you plan to use her for some offensive maneuvers or if her normal attack is affected by certain passives, it can be upgraded, but usually, it has a lower priority compared to the elemental skills and burst.
▍5.Team Compositions
Freeze Team:
Escoffier: As the Cryo support, she can freeze enemies when combined with Hydro from other teammates. Her elemental burst provides healing, and her skills can reduce enemy Cryo and Hydro resistances.
Ganyu: A powerful Cryo DPS, Ganyu's charged attacks can deal massive Cryo damage. The frozen enemies from Escoffier's support make it easier for Ganyu to land her shots and deal even more damage.
Xingqiu: His Hydro attacks can combine with Escoffier's Cryo to trigger Freeze. Xingqiu also provides damage increasing buffs and some defensive capabilities with his rain swords.
Kazuha: An Anemo character, Kazuha can swirl Cryo and Hydro elements, spreading them to nearby enemies and increasing the damage of the Cryo and Hydro attacks. His elemental mastery can also boost the overall damage of the team's elemental reactions.
Melt Team:
Escoffier: Her Cryo attacks can set up the Melt reaction for a Pyro DPS character. She also offers healing support to the team.
Diluc: A strong Pyro DPS, Diluc's attacks can trigger Melt with Escoffier's Cryo. His high damage output can be further enhanced by the Melt reaction.
Bennett: Bennett's elemental burst not only provides a large ATK boost to the team but also applies Pyro, which can be used to trigger Melt. His healing ability also complements Escoffier's.
Rosaria: Another Cryo character, Rosaria can provide additional Cryo application and also has a passive that can increase the team's Crit Rate, which is beneficial for both Escoffier and Diluc.
Support Oriented Team for Hydro or Cryo DPS:
Escoffier: With her ability to reduce enemy Hydro and Cryo resistances based on the number of Hydro and Cryo characters in the team, she is an excellent support. Her healing also ensures the survival of the team.
Ayato: As the main damage dealer, Ayato's Hydro attacks will benefit from Escoffier's resistance reduction.
Yelan: Yelan can provide additional Hydro application and deal high damage off field, further enhancing the team's damage output.
Diona: Diona can provide shields and healing, and her Cryo application can also work in tandem with Escoffier's to trigger certain reactions. Her shield can protect the team from enemy attacks, especially useful when the team is focused on dealing damage.
