Just how much of Honkai: Star Rail is like Genshin Impact? Check out all differences and similar mechanics between the two games here!

Honkai: Star Rail and 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 has a total number of seven Elemental Types, while Genshin Impact has eight (including Physical DMG).

Character Paths and Roles

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.

Higher Total ''Resin''

Honkai: Star Rail has an energy similar to Genshin Impact's Resin called Trailblaze Power. The amount of Trailblaze Power in Honkai:

Honkai: Star Rail's Trailblaze Power is higher compared to Genshin Impact's Original Resin.

Honkai: Star Rail and 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

Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides

Latest News and Updates

Latest News and Upcoming Content

Current Version News and Updates

Version 2.7 New Guides
2.7 Version Update	All Redeem Codes
2.7 Livestream Codes	Sunday Banner
Fugue Banner	Jing Yuan Banner
Firefly Rerun Banner	2.7 Brilliant Fixation
2.7 Bygone Reminiscence	New Pom-Pom Outfits
2.7 New Party Car	All Flame Chasers Expy Characters
5-Star Character Selector in 2.7	2.7 Maintenance
Pre-Install Version 2.7
Version 2.7 Characters
SundayNEW	FugueNEW
Jing Yuan	Firefly
Version 2.7 Light Cones
A Grounded Ascent	Long Road Leads Home
Before Dawn	Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest
Version 2.7 Events
Cosmic Home Decor Guide	Between the Frames
Version 2.7 Missions
A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn
Version 2.7 Map
Astral Express - Party Car
Version 2.7 Endgame Mode
Divergent Universe Update	Pure Fiction Update
Memory of Chaos Update

Other News and Game Info