In a recent deep-dive video from Zajef Daily, Escoffier’s leaked stats and performance were broken down with detailed calculations and commentary—and the results are shocking. Her personal damage might just rival some of the best DPS units in the game, all while providing massive team buffs, resistance shred, and healing.

Let’s unpack what we’ve learned so far.

Her Kit Looks… Busted

Escoffier is a Cryo catalyst user and support, but don’t let that label fool you—she’s not just a buff bot. Her skill has insanely high motion values—in fact, higher than most dedicated DPS characters.

Her skill hits up to 21 times, each hit doing over 200% damage.
That’s more than Charolette’s burst, which is already considered strong.
Her burst has over 1,000% motion value and provides a massive full-team heal—essentially making it a full team reset.

Even at level 9 talents, she heals for so much that most characters will be topped off instantly. In terms of team utility, she offers:

55% Cryo & Hydro resistance shred, scaling based on team composition.
Cinder City compatibility for additional buffs.
Solid energy generation and minimal ER requirements in most team comps.

She Enables Melt, Freeze, and More

One of the wildest revelations is how versatile she is:

In Melt teams, she provides enough consistent Cryo application to pair perfectly with Pyro carries like Mavuika or Hu Tao (yes, really).
In Freeze teams, she rivals even Shenhe as a support due to the sheer amount of shred and healing she brings.
Her single-target Cryo application is steady and reliable, making her a better Rosaria in Double Cryo teams.

According to Zajef, Escoffier is “not looking balanced at all”—and that’s even before constellations.

Numbers That Don’t Make Sense (In a Good Way)

Zajef ran math on multiple builds and team archetypes, including:

Neuvillette Freeze comps
Reverse Melt setups
Rev Melt quick-swap teams
Shenhe + Ayaka + Wriothesley Cryo teams
Mavuika Overload hybrids

In almost every case, Escoffier’s personal DPS was north of 20k, sometimes pushing 30k–35k in quick-swap scenarios. That’s support-tier utility with DPS-tier output—a rare and dangerous combination.

Even compared to optimized teams using Golden Troupe, Obsidian Codex, or Finale of the Deep, Escoffier holds her own or surpasses them in certain cases.

Is She Better Than Shenhe?

Zajef ran some rough comparisons between Escoffier and Shenhe, and concluded:

Shenhe may still win in sheer Cryo buffing with Quills, but Escoffier provides much more flexibility.
Escoffier’s teamwide healing, passive Cryo application, and ease of use make her a superior option in multi-purpose teams, especially for newer or F2P players.

Zajef even pointed out that she might be the new go-to unit in Rev Melt teams or even VB Chasa teams (Chasa with Viridescent Venerer).

Artifact and Weapon Synergy

Escoffier can slot into almost any team thanks to her ability to:

Use Cinder City for Cryo buffing.
Equip Tenacity of the Millelith, Golden Troupe, or even Instructor depending on what the team needs.
Not require a strict energy setup, making her Fab Codex-compatible for easy particle generation.

She can also be used with Deathmatch, Favonius, or TTDS, though TTDS uptime might be an issue unless she snapshots—which isn’t confirmed yet.

Early Conclusion: Too Much Value?

Between her skill damage, massive AoE healing, resistance shred, and team buffing, Escoffier is shaping up to be the kind of unit that makes multiple existing characters stronger just by existing.

She could easily become:

The best Cryo support in Genshin
A mainstay in Freeze and Melt teams
A top-tier choice for Imaginarium Theater thanks to solo carry potential

Zajef said it best: “She’s not even a Natlan character. She’s just a 2025 character.”

Final Thoughts

Genshin Impact is no stranger to power creep—but Escoffier may push it further than expected. With rumors that Skirk will debut soon after, players may have to make a tough decision: pull Escoffier now or risk skipping what could be the most busted support since Bennett.

Keep an eye out for her full stats in the official drip marketing, but if the numbers hold, Escoffier might be too good to pass up.

Are you planning to pull Escoffier? Or are you saving for Skirk? Let us know in the comments!

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