Honkai: Star Rail

Differences to Genshin Impact

Honkai Star Rail - Differences to Genshin Impact

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

Honkai Star Rail is Turn Based

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

Honkai Star Rail has Elemental Weaknesses

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
The Destruction
Damage and Survivability
Main DPS
On-Field DPS
The Hunt
Single-Target DMG
Sub-DPS
Off-Field DPS
The Erudition
Multi-Target DMG
Support
Healing, Buffs, and Shields
The Harmony
Applies Party Buffs
The Nihility
Applies Enemy Debuffs
The Preservation
Provides Defense and Protection
The Abundance
Provides Party Healing

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''

Max. Trailblaze Power Max. Original Resin
180/180 160/160

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 - Menu 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
Simulated Universe Spiral Abyss

Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides

Honkai Star Rail - News and Game Info

Latest News and Updates

Latest News and Upcoming Content

Honkai: Star Rail Latest News
2.7 Release Date 2.7 Livestream
All Redeem Codes Warp Banner History
Fate Stay Night Collab 3.0 Release Date
Sunday Release Date Fugue Release Date
Sunday Banner Fugue Banner
The Herta Release Date Aglaea Release Date
The Herta Banner Aglaea Banner
Is Amphoreus the Next Planet? Honkai Impact 3rd Collab

Current Version News and Updates

Honkai Star Rail - Version 2.6 Slim

Version 2.6 New Guides
2.6 Version Update 2.6 Livestream
2.6 Livestream Codes All Redeem Codes
2.6 Maintenance 2.6 Pre-Installation
Rappa Banner Imbibitor Lunae Banner
Acheron Banner Aventurine Banner
Version 2.6 New Characters
Version 2.6 New Light Cones
Dream's MontageNEW
Version 2.6 New Trailblaze Continuance
Banana Outrage: Battles Without Ninja and Humanity
Version 2.6 New Event
Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription Shadow of the Ranger
Mr. Cold Feet's Pop-Up Shop 2.6 Planar Fissure
2.6 Garden of Plenty 2.6 Gift of Odyssey
Version 2.6 New Simulated Universe
Unknowable Domain Herta Store Event Light Cones
Version 2.6 New Map
Penacony Paperfold University Map Release Date
Version 2.6 New Relics
Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal Scholar Lost in Erudition
Version 2.6 New Item
Chordal Mirage

Other News and Game Info

Honkai: Star Rail News and Game Info
List of EN and JP Voice Actors Ten Stonehearts and IPC Executives
Annihilation Gang Characters Xianzhou Wardance Characters
System Requirements and File Size Honkai: Star Rail Available Platforms
PS5 Release Guide PlayStation Account Link Guide
PS4 Release Date Console Release Date
Nintendo Switch Release Date Global Release Date
Honkai Impact 3rd Returning Characters Differences to Genshin Impact

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