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Charlotte
CryoCatalystFontaine★★★★

Charlotte

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated v6.7
Content Tier List
Spiral AbyssB
Imag. TheaterB
OverworldA
Should You Pull?YES

Charlotte is a 4-star Cryo Catalyst user in Genshin Impact who supports the team with their Kamera and photography skills. Framing: Freezing Point Composition enters Composition Mode, and during this time, the viewfinder will expand as you hold until you reach a Finisher Fra. If Framing: Freezing Point Composition sounds like your missing piece, Charlotte is a yes.

Charlotte is a 4-star Cryo Catalyst user in Genshin Impact who supports the team with their Kamera and photography skills.

CatalystCryoHealer

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Prototype Amber

Prototype Amber.

Artifacts

Noblesse Oblige

4-Piece recommended

Sands

Energy Recharge / ATK %

Main stat

Goblet

ATK %

Main stat

Circlet

Healing Bonus / CRIT Rate (With Favonius) / ATK %

Substats

Energy Recharge to requirements > ATK % > CRIT Rate (With Favonius) > ATK

Strengths

  • Framing: Freezing Point Composition deals more DMG, although the Skill CD will be longer.
  • Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation creates a Newsflash Field which deals Cryo DMG and heals the active character periodically.
  • Gives Healer coverage that shows up in both Abyss and Theater when built.
  • Posts B-tier Spiral Abyss and B in Imaginary Theater on our content ratings strip.

Weaknesses

  • Energy planning matters — skimping on ER makes Charlotte's Burst feel inconsistent.
  • Without key constellations, some of the kit's advertised comfort is missing.

Talent Priority

1
Elemental BurstPriority: Max (10)

For Charlotte, Elemental Burst is the kit's main payoff — level this first toward 10.

2
Elemental SkillPriority: High (8-10)

Charlotte follow-up talent: Elemental Skill supports the main damage/support loop.

3
Normal AttackPriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest ROI on Charlotte. Level Normal Attack only after the rest of the kit is comfortable.

Substat Priority

1
SandsEnergy Recharge / ATK %
2
GobletATK %
3
CircletHealing Bonus / CRIT Rate (With Favonius) / ATK %
4
SubstatsEnergy Recharge to requirements > ATK % > CRIT Rate (With Favonius) > ATK
Charlotte Standard Rotation
Standard

Cast Skill then Burst each rotation.

See build guide

Follow the recommended rotation for optimal Charlotte performance.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1
Prototype Amber

· Base ATK 0

4-star Weapons

2
Favonius Codex

· Base ATK 0

3
Wine and Song

· Base ATK 0

5
Oathsworn Eye

· Base ATK 0

Artifact Sets

Noblesse Oblige
SNoblesse ObligeBest in Slot

Noblesse Oblige which provides ATK buffs for the party.

Sands

Energy Recharge / ATK %

Goblet

ATK %

Circlet

Healing Bonus / CRIT Rate (With Favonius) / ATK %

Tenacity of the Millelith
ATenacity of the Millelith

Recommended artifact set for this build.

Sands

Energy Recharge / ATK %

Goblet

ATK %

Circlet

Healing Bonus / CRIT Rate (With Favonius) / ATK %

Team Compositions

S

Scenario

Main DPS

PA

Prototype Amber

Support

FC

Favonius Codex

Support

OW

Other Weapons

Sustain

Note that Charlotte's A Responsibility to Oversee (C4) can restore Energy for every enemy hit by Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation while marked. This is a ~5% gain in energy per enemy but you can not necessarily guarantee the later floors of Spiral Abyss will have multiple enemies to tag. Therefore I would not factor this in when building ER.

Character Synergy
S
ScenarioMain DPS

Charlotte requires significant Energy Recharge to ensure her Burst is available every rotation for reliable healing and Cryo application.

PA
Prototype AmberSupport

Prototype Amber lowers Charlotte's ER requirements by providing flat energy restoration after her Burst is cast.

FC
Favonius CodexSupport

Favonius Codex generates neutral particles that help Charlotte and her teammates meet their high energy demands.

OW
Other WeaponsSustain

Other weapons typically necessitate higher ER substats on Charlotte's artifacts to compensate for the lack of built-in energy mechanics.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackNormal Attack

Charlotte performs a sequence of Catalyst-based Normal Attacks.

Normal Attack
Elemental SkillFraming: Freezing Point Composition

Using the keen instincts of an ace reporter, Charlotte uses her photography skills to produce different effects based on whether the ability is Tapped or Held. Tap Takes a snapshot using Monsieur Verite, dealing AoE Cryo DMG to opponents in front of her and applying Snappy Silhouette to a maximum of 5 opponents. During this effect's duration, it will deal Cryo DMG to affected opponents at intervals. Hold Popping Monsieur Verite's viewfinder open, Charlotte enters Composition Mode, and during this time, the viewfinder will expand as you hold until you reach a Finisher Frame state. In this state, Charlotte can move and change direction freely. When the hold state ends, Monsieur Verite will deal Cryo DMG to all opponents locked on within the viewfinder, and apply the same Snappy Silhouette as Tap Mode does to them. If you unleash this ability only after reaching Finisher Frame, you will instead apply Focused Impression, which lasts longer and deals more DMG, although the Skill CD will be longer. Composition Mode lasts a maximum of 15s and allows a maximum of 5 opponents to be selected. "Press photography requires simple shots with exceptional theming, but most of all, you need to have a knack for capturing the moment!"

Elemental Skill
Elemental BurstStill Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation

Heals all party members and creates a Newsflash Field which deals Cryo DMG and heals the active character periodically.

Elemental Burst

Constellations

1
C1
2
C2
3
C3
4
C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1A Need to Verify Facts

After Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation heals a character, grant them Verification which heals them every 2s for 6s.

Is it worth getting?

Situational for Charlotte's A Need to Verify Facts: After Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation heals a character, grant them Verification which heals them every 2s for 6s. Take it if you already own earlier constellations.

C2A Duty to Pursue TruthPull Target

When Framing: Freezing Point Composition is used and Monsieur Verite hits opponents. Increase Charlotte's ATK by 10/20/30% for each enemy hit.

Is it worth getting?

Worth getting on Charlotte — A Duty to Pursue Truth. When Framing: Freezing Point Composition is used and Monsieur Verite hits opponents.

C3An Imperative to Independence

- Increases the Level of Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation by 3. - Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Pure talent bump on Charlotte's Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.

C4A Responsibility to Oversee

When Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation hits a marked opponent, deal 10% more DMG and restore 2 Energy. This can be triggered 5 times up to a total of 10 Energy gained.

Is it worth getting?

Nice-to-have on Charlotte — A Responsibility to Oversee: When Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation hits a marked opponent, deal 10% more DMG and restore 2 Energy. Not a must-pull breakpoint for most accounts.

C5A Principle of Conscience

- Increases the Level of Framing: Freezing Point Composition by 3. - Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Charlotte's C5 adds +3 levels to Framing: Freezing Point Composition. Multiplier bump only — take it after kit-defining nodes if you're already invested.

C6A Summation of InterestPull Target

When the active characters Normal or Charged Attacks hit an opponent marked by Framing: Freezing Point Composition's Focused Impression (Fully Held Skill), Monsieur Verite will deal a coordinated Attack dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

Is it worth getting?

Worth getting on Charlotte — A Summation of Interest. When the active characters Normal or Charged Attacks hit an opponent marked by Framing: Freezing Point Composition's Focused Impression….

C0 Charlotte is complete enough for endgame — framing: Freezing Point Composition deals more DMG, although the Skill CD will be longer.

Alternatives to Charlotte

Not sure Charlotte is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.

Mika
MikaCryoSupport

Mika leans on Starfrost Swirl, which granting all nearby characters in your party Soulwind. That's a Support answer, while Charlotte is built as a Healer.

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Chongyun
ChongyunCryoSupport

Chongyun answers with Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost (deals Cryo DMG). Different job than Charlotte's Healer slot — compare teams before swapping.

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Diona
DionaCryoShield Support

Diona answers with Icy Paws (fires an Icy Paw that deals Cryo DMG to opponents and forms a shield on hit). Different job than Charlotte's Healer slot — compare teams before swapping.

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Layla
LaylaCryoShield Support

Layla answers with Nights of Formal Focus (applies Shield and gains Night Stars periodically or when an Elemental Skill is used on another). Different job than Charlotte's Healer slot — compare teams before swapping.

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