How much damage does Aggravate add at level 90?

1664 flat DMG at zero EM. With 300 EM it rises to ~1940. Diminishing returns kick in fast beyond 300 EM.

Yes. The bonus is added before crit rolls, so a crit still multiplies (base + Catalyze bonus) by 1 + Crit DMG.

Best artifact set for Aggravate?

Thundering Fury 4pc (+20% Aggravate DMG) for Electro carries. Deep Tangle 4pc for Dendro carries.

Catalyze Reactions Explained: Quicken, Aggravate & Spread

Q: Does Catalyze scale with Elemental Mastery?

Yes: 5×EM/(1200+EM). 300 EM = +16.7%, 400 EM = +19.4%. Most players cap at 300 EM for additive reactions.

Q: How long does the Quicken Aura last?

~4 s base, refreshed by new applications. Aggravate/Spread don't consume it, so fast application can sustain 8–10 s of Quicken uptime.

Q: Does Catalyze benefit from resistance shreds?

Yes. The flat bonus sits in the base DMG bracket, so Kazuha/Zhongli shreds multiply the full value.

Quick Answer

Catalyze group = Quicken (Dendro+Electro, non-damaging aura) → Aggravate (Electro hits Quicken'd target) / Spread (Dendro hits Quicken'd target).
Level 90, zero EM: Aggravate adds 1664 flat DMG, Spread adds 1809.
EM formula: 5×EM/(1200+EM). Additive to base DMG bracket (scales with crit/hurt bonus).
Aggravate/Spread do NOT consume the Quicken aura — can trigger repeatedly within 8–10 s.
Thundering Fury 4pc = +20% Aggravate DMG.
Top beneficiaries: Fischl, Keqing (Aggravate); Tighnari, Alhaitham (Spread).

The Three Reactions

Reaction	Trigger	Effect
Quicken	Dendro or Electro hits target carrying the other element	Applies Quicken Aura (purple), no direct DMG, lasts ~4 s
Aggravate	Electro DMG hits a Quicken-affected target	Adds 1.15× Level Multiplier to base DMG (L90 zero-EM = 1664)
Spread	Dendro DMG hits a Quicken-affected target	Adds 1.25× Level Multiplier to base DMG (L90 zero-EM = 1809)

Damage Formula

Aggravate/Spread are additive reactions — the bonus is added to the base DMG bracket, not a separate multiplier:

Final DMG = (ATK × Skill Multiplier + Catalyze Bonus) × (1 + DMG Bonus) × (1 + Crit DMG) × Resistance × DEF Reduction

Where: Catalyze Bonus = Level Base × Reaction Multiplier × [1 + (5×EM)/(EM+1200)]

Level	Level Base	Aggravate (0 EM)	Spread (0 EM)
80	1344	1546	1680
90	1447	1664	1809

EM has steep diminishing returns: 300 EM = +16.7%, 400 EM = +19.4%, 500 EM = +20.8%. 300 EM is the sweet spot.

Why the Aura Persists

Aggravate and Spread consume only the incoming elemental application, not the Quicken Aura. With fast enough application, Quicken can persist 8–10+ seconds on a target, allowing repeated triggers.

Artifact Sets

Set	4pc Bonus	Best For
Thundering Fury	+20% Aggravate DMG	Fischl, Keqing (Electro carries)
Deep Tangle (4pc)	+40% DMG vs Quicken/Electro-Charged/Bloom targets	Alhaitham, Tighnari (Dendro carries)
Honor of King 4pc	Team DMG +20% for 40 s after E	Wriothesley / Bennett support slots

Team Compositions

Aggravate Team (Electro carry)

Fischl (Aggravate main) + Nahida (Dendro appl. + EM convert) + Xingqiu/Kazuha + Zhongli/Kokomi

Fischl's Oz ticks Electro constantly — every tick on a Quicken'd target triggers Aggravate.
Nahida applies Dendro (opens Quicken) and converts her own EM to the whole team.

Spread Team (Dendro carry)

Alhaitham (Spread main) + Fischl/Yae (Electro appl.) + Kazuha + Kokomi/Zhongli

Alhaitham's fast E-rotation + Normal Attack frequency = high Spread trigger rate.
Fischl's Oz maintains the Quicken Aura off-field.

FAQ

What is the difference between Aggravate and Spread?

Aggravate is triggered by Electro DMG on a Quicken target (+1.15×). Spread is triggered by Dendro DMG on a Quicken target (+1.25×). Spread has a higher base multiplier but fewer strong Dendro carries.

Does Catalyze scale with Elemental Mastery?

Yes. The formula is 5×EM/(1200+EM). At 300 EM you get +16.7%, at 400 EM +19.4%. Diminishing returns are steep — 300 EM is usually the cap.

How long does the Quicken Aura last?

Base duration is ~4 s, refreshed by new Dendro/Electro applications. Because Aggravate/Spread do not consume it, a fast-application team can keep Quicken up for 8–10+ seconds.

Does Catalyze benefit from resistance shreds?

Yes. The flat bonus enters the base DMG bracket, so Kazuha's shred or Zhongli's C6 shred applies to the full value.

Does Catalyze benefit from Crit?

Yes. Since the bonus is added to the base bracket before crit is rolled, a critical hit still multiplies the full (base + Catalyze bonus) by 1 + Crit DMG.

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