Citlali is an upcoming unit in Genshin Impact and there are some different details that we know about her so far.
Genshin Impact version 5.2 is underway and while fans can now get Ororon and Chasca from the current banners, the community is always looking to the future. The 5.3 update will arrive in 2025 and it’s rumoured to feature a handful of new characters — including Citali.
Originally seen in the July 2024 Ignition teaser, here’s everything we know about this highly anticipated character. However, remember to take any leaks with a pinch of salt until official details are confirmed.
Does Citlali have a release date in Genshin Impact?
No, there is no release date for Citlali yet. However, according to leaks, she is expected to be released sometime during 5.3 — so will likely be playable in early 2025. As soon as an official date is revealed, we’ll update this page.
Who is Citlali?
Citlali hails from Natlan and is part of the Masters of the Night Wind Tribe. She primarily works as a fortune teller and her services are often used by Mualani.
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HoYoverse shared an official look at her splash art via X (formerly Twitter) on November 25, 2024:
Citlali: Obsidian OpalstarStargazer of Mictlan #GenshinImpact #CitlaliWhenever a child starts crying uncontrollably, parents from the Masters of the Night-Wind in need of immediate relief are quick to make use of "Granny Itztli"'s name. Over the past two hundred years, many a… pic.twitter.com/TKYKqtqbKY
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) November 25, 2024
Element & weapon
According to leaks, Citlali is rumored to be a 4-star Cyro user in Genshin Impact, similar to Ningguang and Sucrose. Her weapon of choice is a Catalyst.
Abilities
In addition to her element, rarity, and weapon, Citlali’s abilities have also leaked via Reddit. We’ve got a full breakdown of them in the tables below:
| Ability | Desception |
|---|---|
| Elemental Skill | Summons a construct Shield that consumes Nightsoul Points to provide a shield. Upon casting, it deals a single instance of damage.When Nightsoul Points are depleted, the construct explodes, dealing another instance of damage. |
| Elemental Burst | Deals a single instance of AoE damage. |
| Passive 1 | Triggering Freeze or Melt reduces enemies’ Hydro or Pyro resistance by 20%, respectively, and restores Nightsoul Points for Catali. |
| Passive 2 | Increased the damage of the Elemental Skill and Burst based on Elemental Mastery. |
| Passive 3 | Grants the ability to perform high jumps. |
That’s everything we know about Citlali in Genshin Impact so far! For more on the game, check out our hub for Mavuika, redeem codes, all free characters, our tier list, and the player count