Genshin Impact has a total of 7 Elements in the game, each having their own strengths and weaknesses. Check out this guide for a list of all Element, their effects, and weaknesses in Genshin Impact!
List of Contents
- What are Elements in Genshin Impact?
- List of Elements
- Elemental Reactions
- Elemental Features
- Genshin Impact Related Guides
What are Elements in Genshin Impact?
There's A Total of 7 Elements
There are 7 Elements in Genshin Impact: Pyro, Cryo, Electro, Hydro, Anemo, Geo, and Dendro. Each element has its own strengths, weaknesses, and unique interrations when combined together.
Each Element Represents an Archon
Archons are the gods of Teyvat. There are 7 gods who represent each of the 7 Elements. The official ones known so far are Venti, Zhongli/Morax, Ei/Raiden Shogun, Kusanali, and the Tsarista.
List of Elements
| Element | Element Information |
|---|---|
| Pyro | The fire element in Genshin Impact. Great for burning wooden and Cryo shields. Weakest against the Hydro element. Used for Melt, Overloaded, and Vaporize reactions. |
| Cryo | The ice element in Genshin Impact. Can slow and freeze characters. Weakest against the Pyro Element. Used for Melt, Superconduct, and Frozen reactions. |
| Electro | The lightning element in Genshin Impact. Weakest against Cryo and Pyro. Used for Overloaded, Superconduct, and Electro-Charged reactions. |
| Hydro | The water element in Genshin Impact. Useful for putting out fires. Weakest against Cryo and Electro. Used for Vaporize, Electro-Charged and Frozen reactions. |
| Anemo | The wind element of Genshin Impact. Very versatile and can spread other elements except Geo. It is considered a neutral element. Used for Swirl and Elemental Absorption reactions |
| Geo | Geo is the rock element of Genshin Impact. Usefull for destroying rock structures and rock shields. Weakest against other Geo damage and the Overloaded reaction. Interracting with the other elements except Anemo will trigger the Crystalized effect. |
| Dendro | Dendro is the plant element released in Sumeru. Dendro can trigger several reactions and chain reactions depending on the elements. It cannot interact with the Anemo and Geo element. |
Elemental Reactions
Current Elemental Reactions
| Reaction | Element Order | Reaction Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cryo | Pyro attack deal 2x more damage. |
2. Pyro | ||
| 1. Pyro | Cryo attack deal 1.5x more damage. |
2. Cryo | ||
| 1. Pyro | Hydro attack deal 2x more damage. |
2. Hydro | ||
| 1. Hydro | Pyro attack deal 1.5x more damage. |
2. Pyro | ||
| Hydro Electro | Deals Electro damage over time and spreads to nearby enemies. |
| Any order | ||
| Pyro Electro | Deals AoE Pyro damage that knockbacks enemies. |
| Any order | ||
| Hydro Cryo | Freezes enemies. |
| Any order | ||
| Electro Cryo | Reduces enemy's physical defense. |
| Any order | ||
| 1. | Spreads the first element around the target then deals the element and Anemo damage. |
2. Anemo | ||
| 1. | Drops a shard that creates a shield with bonus resistance to the element when picked up. |
2. Geo | ||
| 1. Dendro | Sets the target on fire, dealing damage over time. |
2. Pyro | ||
| Hydro Dendro | Creates a Dendro Core. |
| Any order | ||
| 1. Dendro Core | Pyro causes the Dendro Core to explode, dealing AoE Dendro DMG. |
2. Pyro | ||
| 1. Dendro Core | Electro damage causes Dendro cores to transform into homing missiles. |
2. Electro | ||
| Electro Dendro | Creates the Quick aura on enemies. Can be triggered in any order. |
| Any order | ||
| 1. Quicken | Increases an attack's the Electro damage. |
2. Electro | ||
| 1. Quicken | Increases an attack's Dendro damage. |
2. Dendro |
Elemental Reactions Guide
Genshin Impact Elemental Features
Elemental Damage
Different Damage Types
Damage in Genshin Impact is split into 8 types. You can tell what type of damage it's dealing by the color of the numbers that pop up.
| Attack Color | Attack Type |
|---|---|
| White | Physical |
| Red | Pyro |
| Light Blue | Cryo |
| Blue | Hydro |
| Purple | Electro |
| Light Green | Anemo |
| Yellow | Geo |
Some elements also leave their mark on enemies, which lets you create unique interactions that have their own unique effects.
Reaction Damage
Elemental Reactions are the combination of different Elements. These combinations can lead to unique effects. Some reactions, depending on the order, can result in less or more damage.
You can learn more about what these reactions are in our Elemental Reactions Guide!
Elemental Reactions Guide
Elemental Resistance
Some enemies are more resistant to certain Elements. This is called Elemental Resistance. Even though they're not completely immune, you'd still want to use elements that they don't have a high resistance to.
There are also enemies who are completely immune to certain elements.
Elemental Auras
Elemental Auras are debuffs applied to you by enemies who have a wide circle around them. When receiving one of these debuffs, a red icon associated with the element will appear on top of your health bar. These debuffs can only be removed by using a cleanse ability or applying a different element on yourself.
Here are a list of Elemental Auras currently in the game
Pyro Aura
 | |
| Name | Smoldering Flames |
|---|---|
| Effect | Applies Pyro damage over time |
Hydro Aura
 | |
| Name | Slowing Water |
|---|---|
| Effect | Increases Elemental Burst and Elemental Skill cooldown by 100% |
Electro Aura
 | |
| Name | Engulfing Storm |
|---|---|
| Effect | Constantly drains energy. |
Cryo Aura
 | |
| Name | Condensed Ice |
|---|---|
| Effect | Increases Stamina consumption. |
Genshin Impact Related Guides
All Tips and Tricks Guides
Before Starting The Game
- Everything to Know First
Element Guides
- Pyro Element
- Cryo Element
- Electro Element
- Hydro Element
- Anemo Element
- Geo Element
- Crystallize Reaction
- Dendro Element
- Swirl Reaction
- Superconduct Reaction
- Hyperbloom Reaction
- Burgeon Reaction
- Bloom Reaction
- Quicken Reaction
- Aggravate Reaction
- Spread Reaction
- Overloaded Reaction
- List of Elemental Reactions
- Best Elemental Resonance
Leveling and Grinding Guides
- How to Level Up
- Character Ascension Guide
- Adventurer Handbook
- How to Level Up Statue of the Seven
- How to Increase Stamina and Effects
- How to Raise Your Adventure Rank
- How to Raise Your World Level
- How to Raise Elemental Mastery
- How to Unlock Constellations
- How to Level Up Talents
- How to Get the Best Artifact Stats
- How to Refine and Enhance Weapons
- Ore Chunks and Crystals Farming Guide
- Artifact Farming Routes
- How to Farm Artifacts
- Treasure Chest List
- List of Trophies
Tips to Remember
- How to Farm and Spend Mora
- How to Use Primogems
- How to Farm Primogems
- How to Get Free Fates
- What to Trade Primogems For
- Stardust and What to Trade it for
- Starglitter and What to Trade it for
- How to Use and Restore Original Resin
- How Do Artifacts Work
- How to Cook Food
- How to Process Ingredients
- How to Use Gadget Quick Swap
- How to Use Oculus Resonance Stone
- How to Use Treasure Compass
- How to Convert Character Materials
- How to Go On Expeditions
- Ley Line Outcrop Guide
- Daily Commissions
- Teleport Waypoints
Miscellaneous Guides
- How to Unlock Shrine of Depths
- How to Add and Play With Friends
- Character Customization
- What Happens on Your Birthday?
- How to Solve the Luhua Pool Fire Puzzle
- Where to Find the Nameless Treasures
- Elemental Burst Guide
- Dandy's Time Trial Challenge
- How to Increase Friendship Level
- How to Do Plunging Attacks
- Secrets, and Tricks to Make Your Life Easier
- CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG Guide
- Bond of Life Guide
- Weekly Bounty Guide
- Electric Lamp Puzzle Guide
- How to Avoid Balethunder Damage
- How to Increase Clearance
- How to Fix Error 31-4302
- How to Fix Error 4201
- How to Uninstall Genshin Impact
- How to Activate Global Illumination
- Quest Profile Icons and How to Unlock
- Search in the Sea of Algae Brainstorm Answers
- How to Decode the Levels' Puzzles
FAQs
- What is the Battle Pass?
- What is Energy Recharge?
- How to Leave Co-Op
- Can You Erase Save Data?
- How to Unlock Online Multiplayer
- How to Change the Main Character's Name
- How to Revive Characters
- How to Get Characters
- Which Main Character Should You Choose?
- How to Switch Characters
- Character Creation Guide
- What Are Elite Bosses?
- When Do Treasure Chests Reappear?
- What to Spend Genesis Crystals On?
