As Xilonen gets her first rerun and Escoffier prepares to enter the live server, Genshin Impact players are facing one of the toughest support banner choices in recent memory. Both units offer incredible value—but for very different playstyles and team archetypes.
In a full analysis by Jello Impact on YouTube, we get a deep dive into their kits, builds, synergies, and how they compare across dozens of teams. If you’re wondering which one fits your account better—or if you should pull for both—this guide has you covered.
Xilonen: Universal Buffer With Flexible Builds
🔧 What She Does:
- Provides 36% RES shred to Pyro, Hydro, Electro, Cryo, and Geo (as long as at least two reactable elements are present)
- Offers teamwide healing
- Can equip Scroll of the Hero (Cinder City) or Archaic Petra for massive damage bonuses
- Easily fits into multi-wave content, AoE-heavy comps, and hybrid reaction teams
🔩 Build Options:
- Best artifact: Scroll of the Hero (40% damage buff to reaction elements)
- Alternative: Archaic Petra (35% to a single element)
- Stats: Focus on DEF%, healing bonus, and optionally ER depending on your weapon
- Weapons: Peak Patrol Song (signature) > Favonius Sword > Natan craftable
📌 Xilonen’s value comes from her plug-and-play nature. She works well with dozens of characters, making her one of the most accessible buffers in the game.
Escoffier: Broken Buffs With Cryo/Hydro Lock-In
❄️ What She Does:
- Provides massive stat boosts to Cryo and Hydro characters
- Supports new reaction mechanics like Frostthorn (Cryo + Dendro DoT)
- Elevates underused characters like Ayaka, Wriothesley, and Yelan Carry
- Enables melt and freeze teams with elite stat stacking
🚧 Team Restrictions:
- Requires full Cryo/Hydro teams to unlock her passive buffs
- Doesn’t work well in hybrid or multi-element setups
- Extremely strong, but not flexible
📌 If you’re focused on specific Cryo/Hydro mains, Escoffier is unmatched. But if you want broad usability, she can be a frustrating pick.
Vertical Investment Comparison
Xilonen:
- C0 is already powerful
- C2 offers teamwide scaling (45% ATK, HP, Crit DMG, or ER depending on element)
- Weapon (Peak Patrol Song) is a nice-to-have but not mandatory
Escoffier:
- C0 is broken with proper team setup
- C2 not essential unless you need even more uptime or energy boosts
- Signature weapon can be skipped if you’re tight on resources
💡 For most players, pulling one copy of either is enough. Deep constellation investment should go toward your main DPS, not support units.
Team Synergy Breakdown
Xilonen Works Best In:
- Navia (Moa / Xilonen / Bennett / Flex)
- Mualani (Xilonen + Pyro Traveler or Xiangling)
- Neuvillette (when Citlali is on the opposite side)
- Mika melt, Arlecchino, Gaming, Raiden Double Hydro, Lisa, Itto Mono Geo, and more
Escoffier Works Best In:
- Ayaka, Yelan Carry, Shenhe, Wriothesley, Skirk
- Childe Freeze, Skirk Freeze/Melt, Hydro/Vape/Freeze hybrid comps
- Any team needing massive Cryo/Hydro support
So… Xilonen or Escoffier?
Pick Xilonen if:
- You want a universal support for Pyro, Electro, Geo, and beyond
- You have characters like Navia, Mualani, Hu Tao, or Neuvillette
- You’re building for two sides of Abyss and want versatile team options
Pick Escoffier if:
- You love Cryo/Hydro units like Ayaka, Risley, Yelan, Shenhe, or plan to main Skirk
- You already have Furina and strong Cryo/Hydro supports
- You’re building freeze, melt, or Frostthorn reaction teams
📌 Still unsure? If you use Novalet or Mulani, Xilonen is probably better. If you’re planning a Skirk team, Escoffier is a must.
Jello’s Verdict
According to Jello Impact:
- Xilonen will age well because of her flexibility
- Escoffier is more “meta-breaking,” but only in specific archetypes
- For futureproofing your account, Xilonen is safer
- For pushing top-tier Abyss clears with Cryo/Hydro teams, Escoffier is better
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Frequently Asked Questions: Xilonen vs. Escoffier
Is Xilonen a flexible unit?
Yes. Xilonen is one of the most flexible supports in the game, offering teamwide buffs, healing, and synergy with a wide range of elements.
Does Escoffier work in mixed-element teams?
No. Escoffier requires all Cryo or Hydro teammates to fully unlock her passive damage bonuses.
Is Xilonen C2 worth it?
C2 offers strong elemental scaling but is only recommended after investing in your DPS constellations or weapons first.
Which DPS characters benefit most from Escoffier?
Ayaka, Wriothesley, Shenhe, Yelan Carry, and Skirk all benefit massively from Escoffier’s support kit.
Is Xilonen’s weapon (Peak Patrol) necessary?
No. While it’s strong, Xilonen works perfectly well with Favonius Sword or the Natan craftable, especially with energy-rich teams.
Should I pull Xilonen or Escoffier?
Pull Xilonen for flexibility and multi-element teams. Pull Escoffier if you main Cryo/Hydro DPS like Ayaka, Wriothesley, or Skirk.
