Genshin Impact: How to Use Elemental Reactions in Combat Guide

Here's a quick guide on how to use Elemental Reactions in Genshin Impact.

Elemental Reactions are a huge part of combat in Genshin Impact. They happen when various elements interact with one another. These interactions can make you take more damage, do more damage, or give you other buffs. Learning how these reactions work can help you build better teams and deal better with your enemies.

Know the Elements

Learn what elements can interact with each other before applying Elemental Reactions. Pyro, Hydro, Electro, Cryo, Anemo, Geo and Dendro have different reactions when used in specific combinations. When knowing these interactions, you will be able to better determine which characters to combine.

Use Elements in the Correct Order

The sequence of elements used can affect if reactions are initiated. Begin with one element on one enemy and then apply the second element to another character. Experiment with different combinations to see what sequence works best for your group.

Vaporize and Melt

Some attacks can be greatly enhanced by Vaporize and Melt. Pyro and Hydro mixed create the element Vapor. Pyro and Cryo mixed create the element Melt. These reactions can be used to enhance the power of strong abilities or attacks.

Trigger Overloaded and Superconduct

Pyro and Electro come into contact and explode, dealing area damage. This is called Overload. Cryo + Electro will trigger Superconduct, dealing AoE Cryo DMG and reducing the Physical RES of the target. These reactions are particularly effective against enemies or organizations that rely on physical damage.

Dendro Reactions

Dendro can have a lot of reactions with other things. Dendro and Hydro make Bloom, and use Electro to trigger Quicken-related reactions. Pyro applies the Burning status, which inflicts continuous Pyro damage. Come up with a few team strategies based on these reactions.

Make Use of Swirl

Swirl occurs when Anemo makes contact with Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo. Element usage can spread to nearby enemies, which is good in a group fight situation. It is best to use it after applying an element with Anemo abilities to get the most out of it.

Build Teams Around Reactions

When constructing a team, consider the Elemental Reactions your characters can reliably proc. Choose characters not only by their individual strength, but by how well their abilities and elements work together. A team built around a specific reaction may do better than a team of random characters.

Last Tips

Know what works well together and be mindful of the order in which you apply them. Reactions like Vaporize, Melt, Overloaded, Superconduct and Dendro reactions can help you increase your combat potential.

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