Crystallize reactions happen when Geo is applied to Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, and Electro in Genshin Impact. See how to trigger Crystallize, how to use shards to make shields, and which characters can best create it here!

How to Trigger Crystallize

Apply Geo to Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, and Electro

To trigger Crystallize, the enemy or interactable structure must be affected by a different element first. You can use Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, or Electro before using Geo!

Does Not Work with Anemo and Dendro

Geo does not react with Anemo or Dendro, so these Elements together cannot trigger Crystallize.

Geo Element and Reactions Guide

What Does Crystallize Do?

Create Crystal Shards for Shields

When Crystallize is triggered, it creates Shards that you active character can pick up to create a shield. This shield will also gain bonus resistance based on the element that the Geo reacted with to create it.

Elemental Reactions Explained

Best Used for Additional Defense

All of the Playable Geo Characters have some capacity to trigger Crystallize and create Crystal Shards. Most of them also have kits that make creating shields easy in the first place.

This is beneficial for teams that have no dedicated or consistent shielder, and utilize the 4-Piece Retracing Bolide artifact set or the 4-Piece Tenacity of the Millelith artifact set.

Best Characters to Use for Crystallize

Ningguang, Zhongli, Itto, and Albedo

Character	How to Use for Crystallize
Ningguang	・Can apply Geo with all of her attacks. ・Pair with off-field Support such as Fischl or Kokomi.
Itto	・Pair with off-field Support such as Fischl or Kokomi. ・Elemental Burst infuses Itto's attacks with Geo.
Zhongli	・Elemental Skill's Stone Stele deals additional AoE Geo DMG. ・Use as Support to other element DPS characters.
Albedo	・Elemental Skill can be placed to apply Geo at specific intervals. ・Elemental Burst deals damage and applies Geo in a large AoE. ・Use as Support to other element DPS characters.

Ningguang, Zhongli, Itto, and Albedo are the best at consistently creating Crystallize Shards as long as they're paired with other characters who can apply their own elements just as consistently.

Pair Geo Support with Other Element DPS and Vice Versa

Pair support Geo characters who can apply Geo off-field such as Albedo with on-field DPS characters of a different element to trigger Crystallize consistently!

Alternatively, DPS Geo characters such as Ningguang and Itto can trigger Crystallize best with support characters that can apply their elements off-field, such as Fischl or Xingqiu!

Characters that Apply Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, and Electro Consistently

All Characters
Ganyu	Layla	Aloy	Diona
Kaeya	Fischl	Lisa	Yae Miko
Raiden	Shinobu	Xingqiu	Kokomi
Barbara	Ayato	Yelan	Klee
Bennett	Xiangling	Diluc	Yanfei

List of All Characters

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Before Starting The Game

• Everything to Know First

Element Guides

• Pyro Element
• Cryo Element
• Electro Element
• Hydro Element
• Anemo Element
• Geo Element
• Dendro Element
• Crystallize Reaction
• Swirl Reaction
• Melt Reaction
• Frozen Reaction
• Shatter Reaction
• Superconduct Reaction
• Electro-Charged 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
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• 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
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• How to Use and Restore Original Resin
• How Do Artifacts Work
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• 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
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• How to do a Charged Attack

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
• How to Undergo the Garland Trials
• How to Connect the Oracle Pillars
• What are Astral Marks?

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