Summary
- Citlali in Genshin Impact is a Cryo Catalyst with a shield support role, generating Cryo with her off-field Elemental Burst.
- Unlike Layla, Citlali can use unique Catalyst user advantages and the new Artifact Set in Version 5.0.
- Expected to debut in Version 5.3, Citlali will belong to the Mictlan Tribe of Natlan and be testable in a beta in late November 2024.
According to a reliable source in the Genshin Impact community, the upcoming 4-Star Cryo Catalyst, Citlali, will have an ability kit eerily reminiscent of Layla. Though the elements in Genshin Impact are designed with synergy and balance in mind, it is a widely accepted reality that not all playstyles are equally supported. Perhaps the most famous example is Eula in Genshin Impact, a 5-Star Cryo Claymore character with a focus on physical damage. As opposed to elemental reactions, or even mono-Geo teams, physical damage simply lacks the necessary support to rival the current meta.
While most physical characters are Cryo, due to how Superconduct is triggered, Cryo characters in Genshin Impact as a whole have seen a fall out of favor since the rise of Hyperbloom teams in Sumeru. For many Cryo fans, Wriothesley was a breath of fresh air – both for being the first Cryo Catalyst, and for providing a crisp rotation which utilized Fontaine's hit point fluctuation mechanic. Charlotte soon followed in Version 4.2, the second Cryo Catalyst in Genshin Impact, providing instead the role of a dedicated healer for Furina. With Xilonen promising to lift Geo onto a new tier in the Natlan era, one can't help but wonder what Citlali will bring to the table for Cryo.
Genshin Impact Leaks Banner Characters for Version 5.1
A recent Genshin Impact leak outlines the 5-Star characters that will be accompanying Xilonen in Version 5.1, including some unexpected surprises.
FouL claims that Citlali will play the role of a Shield Support, with an Elemental Burst capable of applying Cryo when off-field. The elemental shield would be generated via the use of her Elemental Skill, which makes the comparison with Layla rather obvious. Given how rare a 5-Star Shield Support is in Genshin Impact, her rarity as a 4-Star character is all but confirmed.
What Citlali Brings to the Table in Genshin Impact
While her ability kit seems to fill a similar niche to Layla, there are two advantages that strongly favor Citlali. Unlike Layla, Citlali is both a Catalyst user and a Natlan character. The former enables her to use Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers, while the latter unlocks the use of the new Artifact Set introduced in Genshin Impact for Version 5.0.
Citlali is expected to debut in Version 5.3, likely during the same Event Banner as Mavuika in Genshin Impact. As such, players will only be able to preview Citlali's ability kit in full detail once beta testing commences in late November 2024. She is a member of the Mictlan Tribe of Natlan, better known as the Masters of the Night Wind, who will feature prominently in the next map expansion.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
