Genshin Impact has captivated gamers with its enchanting world, and mastering its elemental system is key to success. Here’s your in-depth guide to Genshin Impact elements, reactions, and resonance.
In the mystical realm of Teyvat, seven gods govern over distinct elemental domains. These elements play a pivotal role in character abilities and combat. The elements include Pyro (fire), Geo (earth), Dendro (nature), Cryo (ice), Electro (lightning), Anemo (wind), and Hydro (water). Understanding their dynamics is crucial for strategic gameplay.
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Elemental Reactions: Unleashing Power
Genshin Impact introduces elemental reactions when two or more elements combine, creating devastating effects. These reactions scale with a character’s Elemental Mastery and character level. Here’s a breakdown of some key elemental reactions:
1. Swirl
- Combination: Anemo + Cryo, Hydro, Electro, or Pyro
- Effect: Anemo attack spreads the element, dealing area-of-effect damage.
2. Crystallise
- Combination: Geo + Cryo, Electro, Hydro, or Pyro
- Effect: Geo attack drops a Crystal, providing a shield against corresponding elemental damage.
3. Overload
- Combination: Electro + Pyro
- Effect: Creates a large area-of-effect explosion with Pyro damage.
4. Superconduct
- Combination: Electro + Cryo
- Effect: Deals Cryo damage and reduces physical defense by 50%.
5. Electro-Charge
- Combination: Electro + Hydro
- Effect: Electro damage hits the target and bounces to wet characters in the area.
6. Melt
- Combination: Pyro + Cryo
- Effect: Deals additional damage based on the order of Pyro and Cryo attacks.
7. Vaporise
- Combination: Pyro + Hydro
- Effect: Deals bonus damage based on the order of Pyro and Hydro attacks.
8. Freeze
- Combination: Cryo + Hydro
- Effect: Freezes targets, rendering them immobile. Shattering deals extra physical damage.
9. Burning
- Combination: Dendro + Pyro
- Effect: Ignites with the Burning effect, causing damage over time.
Elemental Resonance: Harmony of Affinities
Team synergy in Genshin Impact goes beyond individual character abilities. Elemental Resonance bonuses activate when specific elemental types are present in your team. Here are the Elemental Resonance bonuses:
1. Fervent Flames
- Combination: Pyro + Pyro
- Effect: Reduces Cryo duration by 40% and boosts attack by 25%.
2. Soothing Water
- Combination: Hydro + Hydro
- Effect: Reduces Pyro duration by 40% and enhances incoming healing by 30%.
3. Impetuous Winds
- Combination: Anemo + Anemo
- Effect: Reduces Stamina consumption by 15%, increases movement speed by 10%, and shortens skill cooldown by 5%.
4. High Voltage
- Combination: Electro + Electro
- Effect: Reduces Hydro duration by 40%. Generates Electro-Elemental Particles with certain reactions.
5. Enduring Rock
- Combination: Geo + Geo
- Effect: Increases resistance to interruption and boosts attack damage when shielded.
6. Protective Canopy
- Combination: Any four unique elements
- Effect: Increases all elemental and physical resistances by 15%.
Mastering the Elements for Victory
As you embark on your Genshin Impact journey, harness the power of elements to create formidable teams and unleash devastating elemental reactions. Strategic planning, thoughtful character selection, and a deep understanding of elemental dynamics will lead you to triumph in the enchanting world of Teyvat.
For further insights into Genshin Impact, explore our tier list for optimal team composition and discover the latest codes to claim free Primogems. Stay ahead with a glimpse into the upcoming 2.5 release, packed with exciting content for avid adventurers.
