List of Elements

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!

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
Melt	1. Cryo	Pyro attack deal 2x more damage.
	2. Pyro
Reverse Melt	1. Pyro	Cryo attack deal 1.5x more damage.
	2. Cryo
Vaporzie	1. Pyro	Hydro attack deal 2x more damage.
	2. Hydro
Reverse Vaporize	1. Hydro	Pyro attack deal 1.5x more damage.
	2. Pyro
Electro-Charged	Hydro Electro	Deals Electro damage over time and spreads to nearby enemies.
	Any order
Overloaded	Pyro Electro	Deals AoE Pyro damage that knockbacks enemies.
	Any order
Frozen	Hydro Cryo	Freezes enemies.
	Any order
Superconduct	Electro Cryo	Reduces enemy's physical defense.
	Any order
Swirl	1. Non-Geo and Non-Anemo	Spreads the first element around the target then deals the element and Anemo damage.
	2. Anemo
Crystalize	1. Non-Geo and Non-Anemo	Drops a shard that creates a shield with bonus resistance to the element when picked up.
	2. Geo
Burning	1. Dendro	Sets the target on fire, dealing damage over time.
	2. Pyro
Bloom	Hydro Dendro	Creates a Dendro Core.
	Any order
Burgeon	1. Dendro Core	Pyro causes the Dendro Core to explode, dealing AoE Dendro DMG.
	2. Pyro
Hyperbloom	1. Dendro Core	Electro damage causes Dendro cores to transform into homing missiles.
	2. Electro
Quicken	Electro Dendro	Creates the Quick aura on enemies. Can be triggered in any order.
	Any order
Aggravate	1. Quicken	Increases an attack's the Electro damage.
	2. Electro
Spread	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.

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

All Tips & 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
• 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?