The Definitive Build & Analysis

Rarity	(4-Star)
Element	Cryo
Weapon	Catalyst
Best Role	Teamwide Healer / Cryo Support
CV Priority	ER > ATK% > Healing Bonus > CRIT Rate
Tier	A (With Furina) / B (General)

Charlotte is a dedicated journalist from The Steambird and an excellent Cryo Healer. Her kit features a unique "camera" mechanic to mark enemies and a powerful Elemental Burst that heals the entire party instantly, making her one of the best partners for Furina.

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.

Best Artifact: 4pc Noblesse Oblige (Buffing) or 4pc Songs of Days Past (Healing/Buff).
Alt Artifact: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith (If using Hold Skill).
Best Weapon: Favonius Codex (BiS - Solves Energy).
Buffing Weapon: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (R5 - 48% ATK Buff).
Main Stats: SANDS: ER% | GOBLET: ATK% | CIRCLET: Healing Bonus or CRIT Rate.
Talent Priority: Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack (Ignore).
Top Team: Charlotte + Furina + Neuvillette + Kazuha (Freeze/Hypercarry).

Pro Tip: Charlotte is extremely energy-hungry (80 Energy Cost). Always prioritize Energy Recharge (aim for 200%+) over Healing. If you can't Burst, you can't heal.

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Elemental Skill: Framing: Freezing Point Composition

Tap: Deals damage and applies "Snappy Silhouette" to enemies in front.
Hold (Viewfinder): Enters viewfinder mode. You can pan the camera to mark up to 5 enemies. When released, it deals damage and applies "Focused Impression" (lasts longer, deals more damage).
Mechanic: The Hold version generates more energy (5 particles vs 3) and applies a longer-lasting Cryo DoT. Always use Hold Mode in combat for better energy generation.

Elemental Burst: Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation

Cost: 80 Energy | Cooldown: 20s
The Heal: Instantly restores a massive amount of HP to all party members based on Charlotte's ATK.
The Zone: Creates a "Newsflash Field" that deals Cryo DMG and heals the active character periodically for 4s.
Synergy: The instant teamwide heal instantly maxes out Furina's Fanfare stacks in many scenarios.

Passive: Diversified Investigation

Fontainians: For every Fontainian in the party (excluding herself), she gains a 5% Healing Bonus (up to 15%).
Non-Fontainians: For every non-Fontainian, she gains a 5% Cryo DMG Bonus.
Note: Since she is usually a healer, pairing her with Furina/Neuvillette activates the Healing Bonus naturally.

Talent Priority Order:

Elemental Burst (Level 9) - Her healing source.
Elemental Skill (Level 8) - Increases damage multiplier.
Normal Attack (Level 1) - Completely useless unless playing meme DPS.

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Charlotte has one of the highest ER requirements in the game due to her 80-cost burst and reliance on Hold Skill (longer cooldown).

Team Context	Weapon	ER Requirement
Solo Cryo	Favonius Codex	220% - 240%
Solo Cryo	TTDS (No ER)	260% - 280% (Very Hard)
Double Cryo (w/ Ayaka/Wrio)	Favonius Codex	180% - 200%

Substat Priority:

Energy Recharge (Aim for 220%+)
CRIT Rate (Only if using Favonius Codex to trigger passive)
ATK% (Increases Healing amount)
Flat ATK

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Noblesse Oblige	Buffer (BiS)	Standard support choice. Gives 20% ATK to the team upon Burst. Great for ATK-scaling DPS like Wriothesley or Ayaka.
4pc Tenacity of the Millelith	E-Skill Buffer	Her "Framing" mark deals damage over time, triggering the 20% ATK buff. Requires consistent Hold Skill usage.
4pc Maiden / 2pc ER + 2pc ATK	Pure Healer	Use this if you are struggling to keep your team alive or meet ER requirements.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Type	Performance	Description
Favonius Codex	ER%	S+	Absolute BiS. High ER stat + White Particles for the team. Solves her energy crisis perfectly. Build CRIT Rate.
Thrilling Tales (TTDS)	HP%	S (Buffing)	Gives 48% ATK to the next character. Huge buff, but makes charging her Burst extremely difficult (needs ~260% ER).
Oathsworn Eye	ATK%	A (Event)	Increases ER after using Skill. Good middle ground between healing scaling (ATK) and energy.
Prototype Amber	HP%	A (Energy)	Refunds energy after burst. HP substat doesn't help her healing much (she scales on ATK), but the energy utility is solid.

Constellation Value

Charlotte gets significantly better energy economy and healing with constellations.

C1: A Need to Verify Facts - (Healing) After Burst heals, it applies a "Verification" mark that heals characters periodically for 6s. Adds sustained healing to her burst.
C4: A Responsibility to Oversee - (Energy) When Burst hits marked enemies, it restores energy to Charlotte and deals more damage. Critical for lowering ER needs.
C6: A Curiosity to Pursue Truth - (Follow-up) When the active character attacks a marked enemy, Monsieur Verite launches a coordinated attack that heals. Adds consistent off-field Cryo app and healing.

Verdict: C4 is the "comfort" constellation. C6 makes her a fantastic Cryo applicator.

Top Team Compositions

1. Furina Freeze (Wrio/Ayaka)

Main DPS: Wriothesley / Ayaka
Buffer/Sub-DPS: Furina
Healer: Charlotte
Anemo: Kazuha / Venti

Why it works: Charlotte's teamwide burst instantly stacks Furina's Fanfare. She provides Cryo resonance (Crit Rate) and holds TTDS or Noblesse to buff the Main DPS.

2. Neuvillette Hypercarry

Main DPS: Neuvillette
Buffer: Furina
Healer: Charlotte
Flex: Kazuha / Zhongli

Why it works: Neuvillette drains HP, Furina drains HP, Charlotte heals it all back. The freeze reaction (Charlotte + Furina) can help control mobs, allowing Neuvillette to blast them safely.

Rotations & Combos

Standard Support Rotation:
Furina E Q > Kazuha E Q > Charlotte Hold E (Mark) Q (Heal) > Main DPS Rotation

Tip: Always use Hold E over Tap E if possible. It generates more energy and the mark lasts longer (12s vs 6s), which is crucial for rotations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is she better than Diona/Mika?
For **Furina teams**, yes, because she heals the whole team instantly. Diona/Mika only heal the active character (mostly). For shielding, Diona is better. For Phys DPS buffs, Mika is better.

Why ATK main stats? She's a healer?
Charlotte's healing scales off her **ATK**, not her HP. This makes her squishy, so be careful not to get hit while using her Hold E.

Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025

Genshin Impact: Charlotte Guide