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Pyro is the fire Element in Genshin Impact and is 1 out of 7 Elements in the game. Check out this guide to learn about Pyro's Strengths, Weaknesses, Pyro Elemental Reactions, and Pyro Characters in the game.
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Pyro is the fire Element in Genshin Impact, with Natlan being the designated Pyro Region.
Pyro being applied to your character has no negative effects on its own. However, this also means that Pyro Elemental Reactions can also affect you (like the knockback effects of Overloaded) if the enemies have elemental attacks.
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Name | Smoldering Flames |
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Effect | Applies Pyro damage over time |
Smoldering Flames is an Aura applies a damage over time effect on your character and comes from either a Leyline Disorder or an Enemy Aura. This debuff can only be removed by using a cleanse ability or applying a different element to yourself.
Having two Pyro characters in the party will activate the Pyro Resonance Buff called Fervent Flames, which causes Cryo to last 40% less on your characters and Increases ATK by 25% for all party members.
Best For | Cryo Elemental Shields |
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Cryo Elemental Armor | |
Electro Elemental Shields | |
Wooden & Cryo Shields | |
Bad For | Hydro Elemental Shields |
No Effect On | Pyro Elemental Shields & Pyro Elemental Armor |
Pyro is very strong against Cryo Elemental Shields, Cryo Elemental Armor, and Electro Elemental Shields. It's weak against Hydro Elemental shields and does no damage to Pyro Elemental shields and Pyro Elemental Armor.
Pyro can react with all other elements in Genshin Impact. Some reactions change damage according to the order.
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Pyro attacks deal 2x more damage if Pyro is applied after Cryo. |
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Cryo attacks deal 1.5x more damage if Cryo is applied after Pyro. |
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Hydro attacks deal 2x more damage if Hydro is applied after Pyro. |
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Pyro attacks deal 1.5x more damage if Pyro is applied after Hydro. |
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Deals AoE Pyro damage that knockbacks enemies. The effect will trigger from any order. |
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Anemo spreads Pyro around the target and then deals Pyro and Anemo damage. |
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Drops a Pyro shard that creates a Pyro shield which absorbs damange and has bonus resistance to Pyro damage when picked up. |
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Sets the target on fire, dealing Pyro damage over time. The effect will trigger from any order. |
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Pyro causes the Dendro Core to explode, dealing AoE Dendro DMG. |
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Character | Rarity | Weapon | Rating |
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5★ | Polearm |
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5★ | Claymore |
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5★ | Catalyst |
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5★ | Claymore |
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5★ | Bow |
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4★ | Catalyst |
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4★ | Polearm |
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4★ | Bow |
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4★ | Sword |
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4★ | Polearm |
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4★ | Claymore |
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