Using the best build for Escoffier in Escoffier’s kit in Genshin Impact allows her to be a hybrid.

However, I recommend focusing on a single path to optimize your stat gains with her gear and, therefore, her performance. I enjoy the idea of running Escoffier as a sub-DPS rather than a healer. There is some scarcity when it comes to Cryo sub-DPS units, and Escoffier can supplement that lack of options, whereas there are several other healers that can take her place. With this in mind, trying to reach the optimal sub-DPS build for her should be your next priority after you have farmed all of Escoffier’s materials in Genshin Impact and maxed out her level and abilities.

Best Weapons For Escoffier (Best Polearms)

There Are Several Options For The Character

The first step toward optimizing Escoffier’s build is to pick a polearm. The best weapon for Escoffier is Symphonist of Scents, her signature 5-star polearm. This weapon grants a medium-ranged base ATK stat (608 at level 90) and a superb CRIT DMG sub-stat (66.2% at level 90). With the weapon skill, the ’s ATK is increased by 12%. Additionally, when they are off-field, the ’s ATK is increased by an extra 12%. After they initiate healing, the and the character who has been healed gain the Sweet Echoes effect, which increases their ATK by 32% for three seconds.

The table below lists the best build for Escoffier in Genshin Impact, including weapon recommendations, the strongest Artifact set, ideal stats, and more:

If you don’t have access to Symphonist of Scents, Calamity Queller is the second-best weapon for Escoffier. The weapon offers a higher base ATK (741 at level 90) and a useful ATK sub-stat (16.5% at level 90). The skill grants the a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus. Furthermore, they gain Consummation for 20 seconds after using a Skill, causing ATK to increase by 3.2% per second, up to six stacks. When the is not on the field, Consummation’s ATK buff is doubled via Calamity Queller, which is the best weapon for Shenhe in Genshin Impact.

Calamity Queller has no extra CRIT bonuses, which could make building Escoffier’s CRIT distribution through Artifacts tougher, but the ATK stats are great, especially if you want to give some extra attention to her healing capabilities.

If you want more CRIT, the best 5-star weapon substitute for Escoffier is Staff of Homa. The polearm offers the same base ATK and CRIT DMG sub-stat as Symphonist of Scents. Homa’s skill grants a 20% HP increase, and, additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% of the ’s Max HP. When their HP is less than 50%, the ATK Bonus is increased by an extra 1% of Max HP. The decision to use Staff of Homa on Escoffier is mainly due to the CRIT DMG sub-stat since the weapon’s skill won’t play too much into her rotation.

Another 5-star weapon option for Escoffier is Engulfing Lightning. This weapon offers a medium-ranged base ATK (608 at level 90) and a huge Energy Recharge sub-stat (55.1% at level 90). Furthermore, the weapon’s skill increases ATK by 28% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%, up to a maximum bonus of 80% ATK. Lastly, Engulfing Lightning makes the gain 30% Energy Recharge for 12 seconds after using a Burst. This weapon steers a bit away from damage output and helps Escoffier’s Burst be available more frequently, thanks to the high Energy Recharge in Genshin Impact.

If you don’t have any of the aforementioned 5-star weapons, the best 4-star weapon for Escoffier’s sub-DPS build is Prospector’s Drill. The polearm offers a lower base ATK (565 at level 90) and a decent ATK sub-stat (27.6% at level 90). Moreover, when the is healed or heals allies, they gain Unity’s Symbol for 30 seconds, up to three stacks. When using a Skill or Burst, all Symbols are consumed, and they gain Struggle for 10 seconds. For each Symbol consumed, they gain 3% ATK and 7% All Elemental DMG Bonus in Genshin Impact.

The Struggle effect can only be triggered once every 15 seconds, and Symbols can be gained even when the character is off-field.

Alternatively, Tamayuratei no Ohanashi is a great F2P (free-to-play) 4-star weapon for Escoffier. This polearm grants a lower base ATK (565 at level 90) and a great Energy Recharge sub-st (30.6% at level 90). The weapon’s skill also boosts ATK by 20% (40% at Refinement level 5) and Movement SPD by 10% for 10 seconds when using an Elemental Skill. For Escoffier’s build, the rule of thumb is to look for weapons that boost CRIT stats, ATK, or Energy Recharge – though CRIT is the best to look for as a means of increasing her damage output in Genshin Impact.

Best Artifacts & Stats For Escoffier

For A Sub-DPS Build, Escoffier Should Be Treated As A Main DPS

The next step in Escoffier’s build is finding a proper Artifact set to work with. The best Artifact set for Escoffier is Golden Troupe. The set’s two-piece bonus increases Elemental Skill DMG by 20%, while the 4-piece bonus increases Elemental Skill DMG by 25%. Additionally, when the is off-field, Elemental Skill DMG is boosted by an extra 25%, an effect that is cleared two seconds after entering the field. This plays right into Escoffier’s off-field sub-DPS build as a Cryo character in Genshin Impact.

Alternatively, if you want to invest in Escoffier’s Cryo DMG output, you can use the Blizzard Strayer Artifact, as it can boost her CRIT Rate when enemies are affected by Cryo or are Frozen. Even so, I still recommend Golden Troupe.

When farming the Artifact pieces for Escoffier, you’ll want to prioritize getting a high CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG distribution – as a sub-DPS, treat her as a regular DPS for stat purposes. ATK is also an important part of her kit as a sub-DPS. Lastly, Energy Recharge is great to have her Burst available more often. If you want to steer a bit into her healing capabilities, prioritize ATK over CRIT.

Best Team Comps For Escoffier

The Character Is Somewhat Limited To Freeze Teams

Because of her ive Talent bonuses, Escoffier is truly at her best in Freeze teams. She can be paired up with other Cryo DPS units like Wriothesley, Ganyu, or even Skirk in Genshin Impact, once she is released. Alternatively, you can pair Escoffier up with Hydro DPS like Neuvillette or Mualani. Escoffier unlocks bonuses in teams with all Hydro or Cryo characters, so building your team with these units is the best way to max out her potential as a sub-DPS.

The table below lists a few team comp suggestions for Escoffier:

If you’re willing to sacrifice the bonuses that hail from Hydro and Cryo characters, Escoffier could also work in Melt or even Superconduct team comps. You need only to treat her as a source of off-field Cryo application for reactions. If you are tailoring Escoffier as a healer, she becomes a lot more versatile since damage wouldn’t be her priority, and her healing is independent of team comp choices. Otherwise, I’d recommend leaning into Freeze, this small portion of the Cryo meta in Genshin Impact.

Talent Priority For Escoffier

Her Skill Is The Most Important Part Of Her Kit As A Sub-DPS

As a sub-DPS, the first priority among Escoffier’s Talents is her Elemental Skill. This is the ability that allows her to deal off-field Cryo DMG, so it should be the first to be leveled up to the maximum. Subsequently, leveling up Escoffier’s Skill in Genshin Impact will allow her to deal more damage. Her Elemental Burst is her second priority for a sub-DPS build. If you are building her as a healer, you should swap both abilities in of priority. Regardless of your preferred build, you can skip leveling up her Normal Attacks, as she is expected to never really use them in combat.

Overall, Escoffier has a pretty straightforward build. There are a lot of weapon options to choose from, and the fact that she uses older Artifact sets also makes her easier to build, as you may already have a stock of pieces in your inventory. Her ideal team comp is limited if you want to max out her damage potential, as she works at her best in Freeze teams, though you can always get creative with characters and try out new combinations in Genshin Impact.