Dendro is the most complex elemental system in Genshin. Mastering Bloom, Aggravate, and Burning reactions dramatically improves your team damage.
Dendro Reaction Overview
Dendro combines with other elements to create multiple reactions, divided into three categories:
| Reaction Type | Combination | DMG Type | Notes |
| Bloom | Dendro + Hydro | Transformative | Creates seeding |
| Aggravate | Dendro + Electro | Amplifying | Boosts subsequent Dendro |
| Burning | Dendro + Pyro | Transformative | Continuous DOT |
| Hyperbloom | Seed + Electro | Transformative | High frequency |
| Burgeon | Seed + Pyro | Transformative | High burst AoE |
| Spread | Aggravate + Dendro | Amplifying | Further Dendro boost |
| Overgrowth | Aggravate + Electro | Amplifying | Further Electro boost |
Bloom Reaction
Dendro + Hydro creates a seed (Blooming Core) that exists for 15 seconds. When it touches an enemy, it explodes dealing Dendro DMG.
| Trigger on Seed | Reaction | DMG Characteristics |
| Seed + Electro | Hyperbloom | Tracking, high frequency |
| Seed + Pyro | Burgeon | AoE explosion, high DMG |
| Seed + Anemo | Spread Bloom | Scatters seeds |
| Seed + Dendro | Overseed | Creates extra seeds |
Seed application priority: Nahida > Kuki Shinobu > Xingqiu > Xiangling > Bennett
Aggravate & Spread
Dendro + Electro triggers Aggravate, providing a DMG bonus to subsequent Dendro/Electro hits.
| Reaction | Effect |
| First trigger | Original Aggravate, no DMG |
| Aggravate + Dendro | Subsequent Dendro DMG +20% |
| Aggravate + Electro | Subsequent Electro DMG +20% |
Aggravate team comp:
- Main DPS: Tighnari/Collei/Nahida (Dendro)
- Sub DPS: Fischl/Razor/Raiden (Electro)
- Support: Kazuha (group + RES shred)
- Survival: Zhongli/Kokomi
Burning Reaction
Dendro + Pyro triggers Burning, creating a continuous flame DOT.
| Feature | Description |
| Duration | Flame attaches to target |
| DMG Type | Based on triggerer level + EM |
| Stacking | Multiple triggers extend burn time |
Burning team comp:
- Main DPS: Diluc/Mavuika (Pyro on-field)
- Dendro appl: Nahida/Collei
- Support: Bennett (DMG bonus + heal)
- Survival: Sucrose/Kazuha
FAQ
Q: Hyperbloom or Burgeon — which deals more DMG?
A: Depends on team. Hyperbloom is stable and frequent; Burgeon has higher single-hit burst. Kuki Hyperbloom teams are currently the most consistent Dendro reaction DPS.
Q: Does Aggravate affect subsequent damage?
A: Yes. After Aggravate triggers, subsequent Dendro/Electro DMG increases by 20% for 20s. That's why Aggravate teams trigger the initial reaction first.
Q: Can enemies destroy seeds?
A: No. Seeds can only be triggered by elemental reactions.