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Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail VS Genshin Impact
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Just how much of Honkai: Star Rail is like Genshin Impact? Check out all differences and similar mechanics between the two games here!
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Honkai: Star Rail VS Genshin Impact Differences
Turn Based Combat VS Real Time Combat
The main difference between Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact is their combat mechanics.
Honkai: Star Rail's combat focuses on turn-based strategy similar to most traditional JRPGs, while Genshin Impact features real-time action combat similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Type Weaknesses VS Elemental Reactions
You can defeat enemies in Honkai: Star Rail by using an Elemental Type they're weak to. Genshin Impact on the other hand, requires the use of a combination of two elements to trigger Elemental Reactions to defeat enemies in a shorter amount of time.
Number of Elements
| Honkai: Star Rail Types | Genshin Impact Elements |
|---|---|
| Physical | Physical |
| Fire | Pyro |
| Ice | Cryo |
| Lightning | Electro |
| Wind | Anemo |
| Quantum | Hydro |
| Imaginary | Dendro |
| Geo |
Honkai: Star Rail has a total number of seven Elemental Types, while Genshin Impact has eight (including Physical DMG).
Character Paths and Roles
| Honkai: Star Rail Paths | Genshin Impact Roles |
|---|---|
| Destruction Damage and Survivability |
Main DPS On-Field DPS |
| The Hunt Single-Target DMG |
Sub-DPS Off-Field DPS |
| Erudition Multi-Target DMG |
Support Healing, Buffs, and Shields |
| Harmony Applies Party Buffs |
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| Nihility Applies Enemy Debuffs |
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| Preservation Provides Defense and Protection |
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| Abundance Provides Party Healing |
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| Remembrance Versatile Summons |
Playable characters in Honkai: Star Rail each have an elemental Type and an assigned official roles called Paths. Paths symbollize what a certain character specifically provides in a party.
Playable characters in Genshin Impact also have an assigned element and unofficial roles. Some characters in Genshin Impact can excel in more than one role.
Honkai: Star Rail VS Genshin Impact Similarities
Game User Interface
Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact have a similar menu interface. This makes transitioning from either game to another a lot smoother.
Similar Terms and Systems
| Star Rail Counterpart | Genshin Counterpart |
|---|---|
| Light Cones | Weapons |
| Traces | Talents |
| Eidolons | Constellations |
| Relics | Artifacts |
| Warps | Wishes |
| Credit | Mora |
| Stellar Jade | Primogem |
| Star Rail Special Pass | Intertwined Fate |
| Star Rail Pass | Acquaint Fate |
| Trailblaze Energy | Resin |
| Fuel | Fragile Resin |
| Nameless Honor | Battle Pass |
| Undying Starlight | Masterless Starglitter |
| Undying Embers | Masterless Stardust |
| Cavern of Corrosion | Domains |
| Calyx | Ley Lines |
| Echo of War | Weekly Bosses |
| Forgotten Hall | Spiral Abyss |
Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides
Latest News and Upcoming Content
| Honkai: Star Rail Latest News | |
|---|---|
| All Redeem Codes | Version 3.8 Banners |
| Warp Banner History | Rerun Characters |
| The Dahlia Release Date | The Dahlia Banner |
Current Version News and Updates
3.7 Banners, Events, and Release Date
Other News and Game Info
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Honkai: Star Rail VS Genshin Impact
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