In the ever-expanding world of Teyvat, where elemental symphonies clash and heroes rise, a quiet perfumer from Fontaine has been quietly rewriting the meta. Released in version 4.8, Emilie, the Dendro Polearm user, brought a forgotten reaction back from the ashes—Burning. Fast forward to 2025, and she's no longer a niche pick; she's a cornerstone for teams that want to watch the world, well, burn efficiently. Her core identity revolves around her Elemental Skill, "Fragrance Extraction," which makes her shine brightest not on the front lines, but as a masterful off-field damage dealer, constantly fueling the pyro-dendro dance from the sidelines. The secret recipe? Always pair her with a Pyro partner. It's like trying to bake a cake without flour—it just won't rise!
Emilie's Premier Five-Star Ensemble
When you want the absolute top-shelf performance, this is the team that makes Abyss floors feel like a walk in Mondstadt's countryside. It features the formidable Arlechinno, who, even at Constellation zero, remains one of Genshin's raw powerhouses. Her relentless Pyro application is the perfect kindling for Emilie's burning passion. Supporting them are the dynamic duo of Kazuha, for his sublime crowd control and damage buffs, and Bennett, the ever-reliable healer and attack booster. This team has a simple goal: set everything on fire and watch the damage numbers soar. Arlechinno's raw power synergizes perfectly with Emilie's need for a constantly active Burning reaction to maximize her damage output. Kazuha buffs Arlechinno's damage spectacularly, while Bennett's circle of motivation boosts both of them. Sure, needing three limited five-stars is a tall order, but boy, does it deliver.
The rotation for this fiery waltz is straightforward:
| Character | Action |
|---|---|
| Arlechinno & Emilie | Start with Arlechinno's Skill to apply Pyro, then quickly swap to Emilie's Skill to ignite Burning. |
| Kazuha | Use Kazuha's Skill to Swirl Pyro, shredding enemy resistance and boosting Pyro damage. |
| Bennett | Drop Bennett's Burst for the big attack buff and healing, then let Arlechinno go to town! |
It's a smooth, devastating combo that makes short work of any challenge. Talk about a hot streak!
The Accessible Four-Star Special
Not everyone has a roster full of five-star legends, and that's perfectly okay. Emilie plays incredibly well with the common folk, proving that greatness isn't locked behind a gacha wall. This budget-friendly team swaps out the premium units for reliable four-star staples, creating a potent and accessible composition.
The core damage dealers here are Emilie and Xiangling, whose off-field Pyro turrets create a constant inferno. Sucrose steps in for crowd control and elemental mastery buffs, while Bennett returns with his indispensable healing and attack boost. The key to making this team sing is investing in strong Critical Rate and Critical Damage stats on both Emilie and Xiangling. When built right, this team can absolutely keep up with its fancier counterparts.
Here’s how you orchestrate the chaos:
| Character | Action |
|---|---|
| Emilie | Lead with Emilie's Elemental Skill to plant the Dendro seeds. |
| Bennett | Quickly use Bennett's Skill to trigger Burning, then swap. |
| Sucrose | Swirl the Pyro with Sucrose's Skill, then use her Burst to group enemies and boost team Elemental Mastery. |
| Xiangling | Within Bennett's Burst field, unleash Xiangling's Skill and Burst (Guoba and Pyronado!). |
It’s a whirlwind of elements that proves you don't need the rarest characters to create something explosive. Sometimes, the classic recipes are the best.
The Icy Surprise: Emilie Reverse Melt
Now, here’s where Emilie gets really clever. Dendro and Cryo famously don't react, right? Well, Emilie uses that to her advantage. By maintaining a strong Burning aura (which applies persistent Pyro on enemies), she sets the stage for a Cryo damage dealer to trigger massive Melt reactions consistently. This team is all about enabling a super-charged Cryo DPS to shatter enemies with 2x multiplier Melts.
A fantastic candidate for this role is Wriothesley, whose powerful normal and charged attacks become devastating when they Melt. The team is rounded out by Emilie to set the burning stage, Xiangling for additional off-field Pyro to sustain the aura, and Bennett for healing, buffs, and Pyro energy. It's a thinking person's team that turns a non-reaction into its greatest strength. Pretty cool, huh?
The execution is a beautiful chain of elemental setup:
| Character | Action |
|---|---|
| Emilie | Use Emilie's Elemental Skill, then swap. |
| Bennett | Use Bennett's Skill, then immediately his Burst. |
| Xiangling | Deploy Xiangling's Skill and Burst within Bennett's field. |
| Wriothesley | Step in and unleash a flurry of normal and charged attacks, watching every hit potentially Melt for massive damage. |
It’s a satisfying playstyle that rewards good timing and setup, showing Emilie's versatility beyond just Dendro teams.
In 2025, Emilie has cemented her place not as a user of a forgotten reaction, but as the master who revived it. Whether paired with the hottest DPS in town, reliable four-star friends, or used to enable a frosty meltdown, her teams are all about controlled, devastating combustion. So, grab your Pyro characters, mind your rotations, and get ready to add some heat to your Teyvat adventures. The meta is burning bright, and she's the one holding the match.