◆ Title: Tasteful Excellence
◆ Lead Goose of Precision Gastronomy
◆ Vision: Cryo
◆ Weapon: Polearm
◆ Constellation: Dulciaria Structura
◆ Playable Version: V5.6
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Release Information
Escoffier is expected to debut in Version 5.6 of Genshin Impact, with a tentative release date around May 7, 2025.
While official confirmation is pending, multiple reliable sources suggest she will be a 5-star Cryo polearm user.
Her voice actor has not yet been revealed.
Story
A former Head Chef of Fontaine's prestigious Hotel Debord, Escoffier is renowned for her "precision gastronomy."
According to Navia, her strict kitchen discipline and unmatched culinary expertise earned her nicknames such as "The Fairy of Fondant Felicity" and "The Towering Tyrant of Taste".
Despite her reputation for severity, her passion for food and flavor has redefined the culinary standards of Fontaine.
Talent
Normal Attack: Kitchen Skills
- Performs up to three spear strikes.
- Charged Attack: Upward thrust dealing AoE damage.
- Plunging Attack: AoE Cryo damage on impact.
Elemental Skill: Low-Temperature Cooking
- Tap: Activates Cold Storage mode, dealing AoE Cryo DMG and launching Frosty Parfaits periodically.
- Hold: Activates Off-the-Cuff Cookery mode, absorbing elemental attacks and converting them into dishes. Cooldown applies after dish limit is reached.
Elemental Burst: Scoring Cuts
- Deals AoE Cryo DMG and heals nearby allies based on Escoffier's ATK.
Passive Talents
<Talent 1> Better to Salivate Than Medicate
- Heals nearby characters after Burst based on 138% ATK.
<Talent 2> Constant Off-the-Cuff Cookery
- Enhances Hold mode of Elemental Skill.
<Talent 3> Inspiration-Immersed Seasoning
- Reduces enemy Hydro/Cryo RES by up to 55% depending on party composition.
Weapon
Escoffier's signature weapon is leaked to be a Polearm named "Symphonist of Scents", with Base ATK of 608 and 66.2% CRIT DMG sub-stat.
Passive:
- Increases the character's ATK by 12% at all times.
- Grants an additional 12% ATK when the character is off-field, totaling 24%.
- When the character is healed, both the user and the healed character gain the Berry Ode effect, which increases ATK by 32%.
- The effect can trigger even while the user is off-field, making this weapon ideal for off-field support characters.
Alternative Options:
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- Tamayuratei no Ohanashi
- Favonius Lance
- Missive Windspear
Artifacts
Escoffier's primary role is supporting her team through healing, Cryo application, and ATK-based buffs, so the best artifact sets enhance these utilities or her off-field damage contribution.
Here are some recommendations:
Main Sets
1) 4-Piece Golden Troupe (Sub-DPS)
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Golden Troupe is a good choice for Escoffier—particularly if you want to emphasize her off-field Cryo damage as a sub-DPS.
Its 4-piece bonus directly enhances her Elemental Skill, making it a strong pick for teams needing that extra damage alongside her support.
However, it's not the only viable option. If your team prioritizes her healing and buffs over her personal damage, Noblesse Oblige (for Burst utility) or Tenacity of the Millelith (for consistent team ATK buffs) might be better.
2) 4-Piece Noblesse Oblige (Buffer)
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Noblesse Oblige is the most versatile choice for Escoffier as a support.
This set boosts Escoffier's Burst damage and provides a significant team-wide ATK buff, amplifying the DPS of her Cryo or Hydro teammates (e.g., Ayaka or Ganyu in Freeze teams).
Since her Burst heals and deals AoE Cryo damage, it's a key part of her kit, making this set a reliable choice for general support.
3) 4-Piece Tenacity of the Millelith (Healer & Buffer)
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4-Piece Tenacity of the Millelith is good for teams where her skill can reliably hit enemies (e.g., Freeze or Cryo-focused comps), especially if another teammate already uses Noblesse.
Escoffier's Elemental Skill summons a Cooking Mek that periodically deals AoE Cryo damage off-field, likely triggering the 4-piece effect consistently.
This provides a near-constant ATK buff to the team, stacking with other buffs like Noblesse if timed properly. The HP bonus also improves her survivability, though it doesn't directly boost her ATK-scaling abilities.
4) 4-Piece Blizzard Strayer (DPS)
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You can choose this set if her personal damage is a priority or if team buffs are already covered by other characters.
Since Escoffier applies Cryo off-field with her skill, she supports Freeze teams effectively.
This set boosts her personal Cryo damage and increases her CRIT Rate, enhancing her off-field damage contribution.
It's less focused on support but synergizes well with Freeze comps (e.g., with Ayaka, Kokomi, and Kazuha).
Sands, Goblet & Circlet
> Sands: ATK%
Her healing (from her Burst) and damage buffs (from her passive, scaling at 240% of her ATK) depend on ATK, so an ATK% Sands can maximize these supportive effects.
If energy recharge is an issue (e.g., her Burst isn't up consistently), an Energy Recharge Sands could be considered, but with a proper team battery (like another Cryo character), ATK% is preferred.
> Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
Escoffier's Elemental Skill and Burst deal Cryo damage, and her off-field Cryo application contributes to team DPS, especially in Freeze teams.
A Cryo DMG Bonus Goblet boosts this damage significantly, making it the best choice even as a support (similar to how Xingqiu uses a Hydro DMG Goblet).
An ATK% Goblet could work for pure support, but Cryo DMG Bonus better balances her utility and damage output.
> Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
Escoffier's ascension stat provides +19.2% CRIT Rate (base 5% + 19.2% = 24.2%), and her signature weapon (likely "Symphonist of Scents" with ~11% CRIT Rate) pushes this to around 35% or higher.
With this solid base CRIT Rate, a CRIT DMG Circlet maximizes her damage potential.
If her CRIT Rate is too low (e.g., below 50% without sufficient sub-stats), a CRIT Rate Circlet can be used instead, but CRIT DMG is generally optimal given her kit and weapon synergy.
Substats
Sub-stats should balance Escoffier's energy needs, damage output, and ATK-based support capabilities.
Here's the priority order:
Energy Recharge (150-180%) > CRIT Rate (to 50-60%) > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery (situational).
Constellations
C1: Pre-Dinner Dance for Your Taste Buds
If all party members are Hydro or Cryo, increases Cryo Crit DMG by 60% for 15s after using Skill or Burst.
C2: Fresh, Fragrant Stew Is an Art
Cold Storage mode grants stacks that boost nearby characters' Cryo DMG based on Escoffier's ATK.
C3: The Bakery Magic of Caramel Browning
Increases Elemental Skill level by +3 (max level 15).
C4: Secret Rosemary Recipe
Extends healing effect duration and restores Energy when healing triggers based on Crit Rate.
C5: Symphony of a Thousand Sauces
Increases Elemental Burst level by +3 (max level 15).
C6: Tea Parties Bursting With Color
Dramatically enhances Cold Storage mode, allowing multiple AoE Cryo attacks every 0.5s for up to six times.
Team Built
1. Freeze Team (Cryo + Hydro)
- Kamisato Ayaka + Furina + Shenhe + Escoffier
- Wriothesley + Furina + Yelan + Escoffier
2. Vaporize/Flex Team (Hydro + Pyro + Cryo)
- Hu Tao + Furina + Yelan + Escoffier
- Neuvillette + Furina + Kazuha + Escoffier
*Escoffier's flexibility makes her viable in both Freeze and non-Freeze teams thanks to her healing and resistance shred mechanics.*
FAQs
Q1: When will Escoffier be released?
A1: Expected in Version 5.6 around May 7, 2025, though subject to change.
Q2: What is her rarity, weapon, and element?
A2: Escoffier is a 5-star Cryo Polearm user.
Q3: What is Escoffier's role in a team? Is she a main DPS?
A3: No. Escoffier is a Cryo Support/Sub-DPS, excelling in off-field damage, healing, and buffs.
Q4: What are Escoffier's best team comps?
A4: Try Escoffier, Ayaka, Kokomi, Kazuha for Freeze or Escoffier, Ganyu, Shenhe, Bennett for Cryo DPS.
Q5: What is her signature weapon?
A5: Her signature weapon is a polearm called "Symphonist of Scents."
Q6: What artifacts sub-stats are best for Escoffier?
A6: ER > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%.
Q7: Which are her key constellations?
A7: C2 (adds "Cold Dish" stacks for stronger buffs) and C6 (increases Skill damage frequency) are her most impactful.
Q8: Who are her voice actors?
A8: Her VAs are TBA, to be revealed closer to release.
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