Genshin Impact has a unique combat system where players can utilize differentElementsthat can be combined to create Reactions that deal status effects and massive damage to enemies. There are seven Elements, each corresponding to an Archon that rules the major nations in Teyvat:
How to activate Transformative Elemental Reactions in Genshin Impact
Elemental Reactions occur when combining various Elements in a specific order. They can be classified into two types: Transformative and Amplified Reactions. Transformative Reactions deal a fixed base damage, which is determined by the level and Elemental Mastery of the character triggering the Reaction (the second Element).
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How to activate Amplified Elemental Reactions in Genshin Impact
There are two Amplified Reactions in the game. These multiply the damage of existing attacks by 1.5x or 2x depending on what Element triggers the Reaction. As a result, you need to carefully set up your teams to apply Elements in a specific order to maximize the damage output of Amplified Reactions.
The best possible outcome damage-wise is to inflict Cyro damage first and then cause Pyro damage to trigger the 2x damage multiplier.
It’s best to apply Pyro first, then use Hydro to trigger the Reaction. Doing so will merit you the 2x damage multiplier, versus 1.5x if you inflict the Elements in reverse order.
Elemental Reactions that don’t inflict damage
These Reactions don’t deal any damage but help provide character buffs and enemy debuffs.
Dendro Elemental Reactions
Dendro elemental reactions can be more complex, as some of them involve using up to three separate elements. They tend to heavily scale on the Elemental Mastery character stat.
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Elemental Resonance
Building a party with Elemental combinations can buff your team, whether in combat or exploration. In particular, there are plenty of benefits in having two members with the same Element.
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