During the version 5.3 Special Program, the silhouettes of seven upcoming characters inGenshin Impactwere teased. By now, threeof thesenew characters inGenshin Impacthave already been released, and two more characters will arrive in the upcoming version 5.6 update, anticipated to be released on May 7.
One of these two new characters coming toGenshin Impactin version 5.6 is Escoffier, a five-star Cryo Polearm character. Based on the latest leaks, players should know what to expect from Escoffier and how she might compare to the current meta.
How Escoffier Could Fit into Genshin Impact’s Current Meta
The latest info for Escoffier’s kit comes fromleaks from HomDGCat, and suggests that Escoffier will be a hybrid support/sub-DPS unit. However, players should be aware that Escoffier’s kit is subject to changes before her official release in theversion 5.6 update Event Wish Banner.
Escoffier’s Weaknesses
How Escoffier Compares to Other Cryo, Support, and Sub-DPS Characters
So far, many players have speculated that Escoffier could be a great fit onteam compositions with Skirk inGenshin Impact, though this is ultimately unclear since Skirk’s kit has yet to be revealed. In the meantime, Escoffier could fill in as a replacement and potential upgrade to Freeze team compositions in place of characters like Charlotte, Shenhe, Kazuha, and Xilonen.
Escoffier Could Replace Charlotte or Shenhe on Freeze Team Comps
Overall, Escoffier and Charlotte seem to have quite similar kits that focus on off-field Cryo damage and healing. However, where Escoffier’s kit is superior is in her ability to reduce enemies’ Hydro and Cryo Elemental resistances. Between these two characters, Escoffier arguably seems like a superior pick over Charlotte.
Escoffier could also replace Shenhe as a stronger Cryo support unit for players who can get Escoffier’s characterConstellation upgrades. Escoffier’s C1 Constellation can provide a whopping 60% bonus Cryo Elemental crit damage, and at C2, Escoffier’s Constellation can buff other characters’ Cryo damage by 240% of her attack stat. So, for both Charlotte and Shenhe, Escoffier could potentially replace these characters as the new best-in-slot Cryo support character. Alternatively, players could pair Escoffier with Charlotte and/or Shenhe to stack massive buffs and Cryo damage.
Escoffier Could Replace Xilonen or Kazuha as a Support/Sub-DPS Unit
Apart from how Escoffier compares to other Cryo characters, her ability to indirectly buff teammates’ damage by shredding enemies’ Cryo and Hydro resistances makes her similar to both Kazuha and Xilonen. However, since Escoffier’s Elemental resistance shredding abilities only apply to Hydro and Cryo damage, Xilonen will likely still be a better option for both Natlan and diverse Elemental Reaction team compositions, and Kazuha would still likely remain the best fit for Swirl crowd-control Team Comps.
