Picture this: a perfumer from Fontaine, not just crafting exquisite scents but also weaving chaos on the battlefield with the power of Dendro and fire. That's Emilie for you, a 5-star character who’s basically the queen of off-field shenanigans, especially when it comes to setting things ablaze. While she might not be the star of the main story, in combat, she’s a silent powerhouse, dealing consistent Dendro damage from the sidelines and giving Burning reactions a massive glow-up. Building her right is like finding the perfect fragrance note—it makes everything else in your team comp sing. So, let's dive into how to make Emilie not just good, but absolutely devastating in 2026's meta.

Choosing Her Signature Scent: Best Weapons

Alright, first things first—what's in her hand matters. Think of her weapon as the base note of her perfume; it defines her whole vibe.

The Undisputed Champion: Lumidouce Elegy

This is her signature 5-star polearm, and oh boy, was it made for her. It's like her favorite tailored suit. It gives her a solid ATK base and a juicy CRIT Rate sub-stat. But the real magic? It boosts her ATK and gives her an extra damage punch whenever she triggers Burning or hits a burning enemy. The cherry on top? It even helps with her Energy needs when she's stacking those effects. And the best part? It all works while she's chilling off-field. If you have the primos, this is the one, no questions asked.

Top-Tier Alternatives

Can't get her signature? No sweat! There are other fancy 5-stars that work wonders:

• Calamity Queller: This polearm is all about that raw ATK power. It gives a nice Elemental DMG bonus and has a stacking ATK buff that gets doubled when the wielder is off-field. Since Emilie loves to hang back, she gets the full benefit. It's a straightforward, powerful choice.

• Staff of the Scarlet Sands: This one's for the masters of Elemental Mastery. It converts a chunk of your EM into bonus ATK, which is perfect since Burning reactions love EM. It requires a bit more stat tuning, but the payoff is huge for her damage.

Budget-Friendly Bangers (4-Star Picks)

For the free-to-play warriors or those saving up, these 4-star weapons are absolute gems:

• Deathmatch: A reliable source of CRIT Rate and ATK% from its passive. Super consistent and easy to get from the Battle Pass.

• Missive Windspear: A craftable weapon that's low-key amazing for her. It boosts ATK and Elemental Mastery after triggering an Elemental Reaction—basically fuel for her Burning playstyle.

The Golden Rule: Pick a polearm that gives good offensive stats (CRIT, ATK%) and ideally one that plays into her reaction-based, off-field nature.

Dressing for Success: Best Artifacts & Stats

Now, for the outfit—her Artifacts. This is where you fine-tune her performance.

The Dream Set: Unfinished Reverie

If you're going all-in on the Burning fantasy (and you really should), this set is her soulmate. The 2-piece gives a nice ATK boost. The 4-piece effect is where it's at: it massively increases her damage when there are burning enemies around, and this effect triggers even when she's off the field. It's literally built for her kit. The damage ramp-up is no joke.

The Reliable All-Rounder: Deepwood Memories

Not feeling the pyro-mania? Or maybe you want to slot her into a different Dendro team? Deepwood Memories is your safe bet. The 2-piece gives Dendro DMG Bonus, and the 4-piece shreds enemy Dendro RES, which benefits your whole team. It's more flexible but doesn't specialize in her Burning niche.

Stat Priority (The Main & Sub-Stats)

When farming those pieces, keep your eyes on these stats. Think of them as the top, middle, and base notes of her build:

Artifact Slot	Main Stat Priority	Sub-Stat Priority
Sands	ATK%	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Goblet	Dendro DMG Bonus	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Circlet	CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG*	The other CRIT stat > ATK% > Elemental Mastery

*Aim for a 1:2 ratio between CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG, like, say, 70% Rate and 140% DMG.

Building the Perfect Bouquet: Best Team Comps

Emilie isn't a solo act; she's the supporting harmony. Her teams are where her fragrance truly blooms.

🔥 The Burning Passion Team (Recommended)

This is her home. Pair her with a powerhouse Pyro DPS who can constantly trigger Burning on the Dendro she applies.

• Core: Emilie + Pyro Main DPS (e.g., Arlecchino, Lyney, Hu Tao)

• Support: A healer/buffer like Bennett (C6 is the dream) to keep everyone alive and buff ATK.

• Flex Slot: Another support like an Anemo grouper (Kazuha/Sucrose) for crowd control and resistance shred, or a shielder (Zhongli) for comfort.

This comp focuses on raw, sustained damage through amplified Burning reactions.

🌿 The Dendro Diversity Squad

Want to use her outside of Burning? She can still shine!

• Quicken/Aggravate Teams: Pair her with an Electro DPS like Clorinde or Cyno. She applies Dendro from off-field to enable Aggravate reactions for them.

• Hyperbloom/Bloom Teams: Team her up with a Hydro applicator (like Yelan or Xingqiu) and an Electro trigger (like Raiden Shogun or Kuki Shinobu). She'll be the steady Dendro source for creating cores.

In these teams, remember to swap her Artifacts to Deepwood Memories for maximum efficiency.

Skill Investment: What to Level Up

You've got the gear and the team, now let's talk talents. Resource management is key!

Priority #1 & #2: Elemental Skill & Elemental Burst (Tied)

Level these up together if you can! Her Skill is her primary off-field Dendro application tool, and her Burst enhances her overall damage and utility. They are the heart of her kit.

Can Be Skipped: Normal Attack

Let's be real, you're probably never going to use her basic attacks in a proper rotation. Save your Crowns and talent books for her other skills. It's okay to leave this at level 1.

So, there you have it! Building Emilie is all about embracing her role as an off-field Dendro enabler who has a special love for setting the world on fire. With the right weapon, a dedicated Unfinished Reverie set, and a fiery team by her side, she'll perfume the battlefield with the sweet scent of victory. Happy building, Travelers! ✨