If you’ve been enjoying Genshin Impact for a while, you probably realize that typically, only one five-star character is introduced each update. This makes it relatively easy to collect all the characters in the game. Escoffier is the latest five-star character introduced in the Version 5.6 update.
Originating from Fontaine, Escoffier wields a Cryo polearm and is known for her ability to deal significant off-field damage while enhancing Freeze-focused team compositions. Building her is straightforward; she’ll only require a few specific stats to maximize her potential.
Complete Escoffier Build Guide
When creating a build for Escoffier in Genshin Impact, focus on two main gear types: weapons and artifacts. Your choice of weapon will provide essential stats like flat ATK, a secondary stat from the weapon, and a unique passive ability. Meanwhile, the right artifact set can offer additional buffs through its two- and four-piece bonuses.
The top weapon and artifact set for Escoffier is undoubtedly the Symphonist of Scents, her signature weapon, paired with Blizzard Strayer. The former boosts ATK for her and her teammates, while the latter aids in her role as sub-DPS. If you don’t have access to these top choices, there are plenty of good alternatives available:
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Best Weapon |
Symphonist of Scents |
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Alternate Weapons |
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Best Artifact Set |
Blizzard Strayer |
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Alternate Artifact Sets |
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Sands Main Stat Priority |
ATK Percent |
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Goblet Main Stat Priority |
ATK Percent > Cryo DMG Bonus |
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Circlet Main Stat Priority |
Crit DMG > Crit Rate > ATK Percent |
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Sub-Stat Priority |
Crit Rate/DMG, ATK Percent, Energy Recharge |
It’s advisable to build Escoffier as a sub-DPS since she primarily needs ATK and Energy Recharge for her support role, making it easier to acquire.
However, if you believe your main DPS can manage all combat scenarios, you can opt to make her a support character, saving both resources and time.
The main stat on each of Escoffier’s artifact pieces can vary depending on the type of build and the characters she’s paired with. Here’s what to consider for each piece:
- The Sands piece should generally prioritize ATK Percent. If you pair her with Engulfing Lightning, Energy Recharge can also work as the main stat.
- For the Goblet, there’s little difference in damage between Cryo DMG Bonus and ATK Percent, but since her healing is based on ATK, using an ATK Goblet would enhance her healing, especially if combined with characters like Furina.
- Finally, for a Crit Circlet, prioritize Crit DMG if you’re building her as sub-DPS, particularly with Blizzard Strayer. For a support build, ATK Percent is sufficient.
Best Escoffier Weapons
When selecting Escoffier’s weapon, it’s crucial to consider why each weapon is suitable, as their effectiveness varies with different play styles:
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Weapon Name |
Build Type |
Synergy With Escoffier |
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Symphonist of Scents |
Both |
As her signature weapon, the Syphonist of Scents suits Escoffier exceptionally well, especially enhancing her sub-DPS role with its impressive 66.2% Crit DMG secondary stat. Additionally, it boosts her ATK by up to 56% while offering a 32% ATK increase for the whole team. |
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Calamity Queller |
Both |
With a high base ATK and a 16.5% ATK secondary stat, Calamity Queller is effective for both builds, providing a 12% Cryo DMG bonus and overall utility. |
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Engulfing Lightning |
Support |
This weapon enhances Escoffier’s support build, focusing on both ATK and Energy Recharge, and provides additional ATK if your Energy Recharge exceeds 100%. |
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Favonius Lance |
Support |
Favonius weapons are well-regarded for their utility in support roles, allowing Escoffier to activate her Burst more frequently. |
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Staff of Homa |
Sub-DPS |
While not a perfect fit, Staff of Homa remains a strong choice for a DPS build, providing excellent Crit DMG and additional ATK scaling with Max HP. |
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Prospector’s Drill |
Sub-DPS |
This weapon boasts a 27.6% ATK secondary stat, providing a substantial ATK and Elemental DMG bonus after the first rotation. |
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Tamayuratei no Ohanashi |
Support |
Delivering 30.6% Energy recharge alongside significant ATK when max refined makes this weapon an excellent option for Escoffier. |
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Missive Windspear |
Both |
This weapon provides 41.3% ATK and bonus stats following elemental reactions, fitting well into her kit. |
You can still opt for support weapons on Escoffier’s sub-DPS build, but achieving the right stats through her artifacts may be more challenging.
Best Escoffier Artifacts
Genshin Impact frequently introduces new domains throughout its world, each offering two artifact sets for players to farm. Some artifact sets are situational and tailored for specific characters, while others can be used more broadly. Most of Escoffier’s optimal artifact sets are versatile, making them suitable for her teammates as well.
As previously noted, Escoffier’s top artifact set is Blizzard Strayer, which has been available since the game’s early days. You can farm this set by participating in its domain or crafting it at an Alchemy Table. Here’s why these sets work well for her:
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Artifact Set |
Build Type |
Synergy With Escoffier |
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Blizzard Strayer |
Both |
This set offers a 15% Cryo DMG bonus with the two-piece, and if you equip the four-piece set while attacking a Frozen enemy, you can gain up to 40% Crit Rate. Since Freeze mechanics are central to Escoffier’s kit, this set is highly synergistic. |
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Golden Troupe |
Sub-DPS |
Escoffier gains most of her damage from her Elemental Skill in a sub-DPS role, and this set can amplify that damage by up to 70%, provided she maintains a solid Crit Ratio. |
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Noblesse Oblige |
Support |
While not the ideal choice, Noblesse Oblige can still enhance Escoffier’s support role by providing a 20% ATK boost to her party members. |
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Tenacity of the Millelith |
Support |
This set is a good alternative for players who lack the other artifact sets, offering a similar ATK boost without providing as much utility for Escoffier’s play style. |
While there are four artifact set options available, your main goal should be to target either Blizzard Strayer or Golden Troupe.
Escoffier Talent Overview and Priority
Escoffier’s kit is straightforward, yet it can offer significant value when placed in the right teams:
- Her Elemental Skill deals AoE damage on activation, with the majority of its output coming from a cooking pot that follows your active character, unleashing Cryo attacks every second. The skill maintains a 100% uptime, as the off-field damage lasts longer than its cooldown.
- Her Elemental Burst functions similarly to her skill but focuses on healing the team. Upon activation, it heals all allies based on her ATK and provides additional healing to the active character each second for nine seconds.
- Escoffier’s passive, Inspiration-Immersed Seasoning, grants a reduction in Cryo or Hydro resistance, depending on the number of characters of those elements in your team. This buff can trigger often as a result of her ability to hit enemies.
Escoffier Talent Priority
Every character in Genshin Impact can upgrade three talents, including Escoffier. Her passives will unlock as you progress, and the priority for upgrades should focus on her Elemental Skill if you’re positioning her as a sub-DPS. Alternatively, upgrade her Burst first if she’s serving as a support character.
Her normal attack is less relevant, as players usually don’t rely on it in the rotation. Typically, Escoffier will use her Skill followed by her Burst before switching out, minimizing her time spent in combat.
Should You Go for Escoffier Constellation or Weapon?
If you’ve acquired Escoffier and are considering further investment, you have mainly two options: her first constellation or her weapon. The effect of her first constellation enhances Cryo characters’ Crit DMG by 60%, but only when paired with all Cryo or Hydro team members.
While the constellation is beneficial for Cryo teams, her weapon serves a broader purpose and can enhance ATK for all teammates. In general, her weapon offers more value, making it the preferable choice.
Escoffier’s constellations beyond the first do not offer significant value, making it a worthwhile stopping point unless you’re aiming to unlock all of them.
