In Genshin Impact, the Pyro element is highly effective at defeating Electro-aligned enemies, primarily through the Overload elemental reaction.
The Power of Pyro Against Electro
When Pyro interacts with Electro, it triggers the Overload reaction. This reaction causes an explosion that deals significant Pyro damage in an Area of Effect (AoE). This makes Pyro characters exceptionally potent for "killing" or quickly defeating Electro enemies.
How Overload Works
The core mechanism involves applying Pyro to an enemy that is already affected by Electro, or vice-versa. This immediately results in an explosive reaction that deals additional Pyro damage to the target and any nearby enemies. This direct damage is crucial for quickly reducing the health of powerful Electro adversaries.
For instance, against formidable Electro entities like the Electro Hypostasis, using Pyro is a key strategy. The Overload reaction specifically deals this additional Pyro damage, making it much easier to break through their defenses and deplete their health bar.
Recommended Pyro Characters
Several Pyro characters excel at triggering the Overload reaction and dealing substantial damage to Electro enemies:
- Xiangling: Her Elemental Skill, Guoba Attack, and Elemental Burst, Pyronado, provide consistent Pyro application, making her excellent for triggering Overload.
- Diluc: As a powerful Pyro DPS character, his Normal Attacks and Elemental Skill infuse his attacks with Pyro, ensuring frequent Overload reactions.
- Amber: While a starting character, her Baron Bunny can draw enemy attention and explode, applying Pyro, and her charged shots also deliver Pyro.
- Any other character with strong Pyro Elemental Skills or Bursts can effectively contribute to defeating Electro foes.
Other Elemental Interactions with Electro
While Pyro is paramount for direct damage against Electro enemies via Overload, other elements also interact with Electro, offering different tactical advantages:
| Elemental Reaction | Elements Involved | Effect | Primary Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overload | Electro + Pyro | Causes an explosion, dealing Pyro damage. | Direct burst damage, effective for defeating Electro enemies like the Electro Hypostasis. |
| Electro-Charged | Electro + Hydro | Deals continuous Electro damage, can chain between enemies. | Crowd control, sustained damage, especially against multiple enemies. |
| Superconduct | Electro + Cryo | Reduces the Physical RES of affected enemies. | Boosts physical damage dealt by other characters. |
| Aggravate | Electro + Dendro | Enhances the damage of the triggering Electro attack. | Increases Electro DPS in Dendro compositions. |
| Quicken | Electro + Dendro | Creates a state that can be reacted with further. | Sets up for Aggravate or Spread reactions. |
| Spread | Dendro + Electro | Enhances the damage of the triggering Dendro attack. | Increases Dendro DPS in Electro compositions. |
By leveraging Pyro characters and understanding the Overload reaction, players can efficiently defeat Electro-aligned threats in Genshin Impact.
