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

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

All Latest News and Updates

Latest News and Updates

List of News and Updates

Version 2.1 New Guides
2.1 Version Update	2.1 Livestream
Acheron Banner	Aventurine Banner
Luocha Rerun Banner	Jingliu Rerun Banner
Gallagher Banner	2.1 Livestream Codes
All Redeem Codes
Version 2.1 Characters
AcheronNEW	AventurineNEW
GallagherNEW	Luocha
Jingliu
Version 2.1 Light Cones
Along the Passing...	Inherently Unjust...
Concert for Two
Version 2.1 New Maps
Dewlight Pavilion	Clock Studios Theme Park
Version 2.0 Trailblaze Mission
Devil in Velvet
Version 2.1 Cavern Relics
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation	Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Version 2.1 Simulated Universe
Simulated Universe World 9
Version 2.1 Bosses and Enemies
Shape of Ire	Aventurine of Stratagems
Version 2.1 All Events
2024 Anniversary Features	Festive Gifts
Anniversary Celebration Mail	Cosmodyssey
Vignettes in a Cup	Tides of War
Realm of the Strange 300%	Planar Fissure 300%