Complete Elemental Reaction Team Guide: From F2P to Endgame
Elemental reactions are the core of Genshin Impact damage. This guide covers all seven reaction types (Vaporize/Melt/Hyperbloom/Freeze/Electro-Charged/Overload/Swirl) with team templates, key characters, and rotation tips — from F2P builds to endgame completion.
Elemental Reaction Team Composition Guide
Genshin Impact's core gameplay revolves around elemental reactions. Mastering reaction-based team compositions lets you deal massive damage with limited characters. This guide breaks down teams by reaction type, with templates, key characters, and playstyle tips.
Vaporize Teams
Vaporize is the premier amplified reaction — Hydro × Pyro or Pyro × Hydro deals 1.5x or 2x damage depending on which element triggers it.
| Team | Main DPS | Hydro/Pyro Applyer | Support | Shield |
| Hu Tao Vaporize | Hu Tao | Xingqiu | Bennett | — |
| Yoimiya Melt | Yoimiya | Xingqiu | Bennett | Yanfei |
| Yelan Vaporize | Yelan | Xingqiu | Bennett | — |
Key principle: The faster the off-field element application, the more Vapiorize hits you get. Xingqiu + Bennett is the gold standard.
Melt Teams
Pyro × Cryo = 2x, Cryo × Pyro = 1.5x. Hu Tao commonly uses Cryo supports to trigger the 2x melt.
| Team | Main DPS | Cryo Applyer | Support | Shield |
| Hu Tao Melt | Hu Tao | Shenhe/Diona | Bennett | — |
| Yanfei Melt | Yanfei | Ganyu | Bennett | — |
| Yoimiya Melt | Yoimiya | Ganyu | Bennett | — |
Hyperbloom Teams
Dendro triggers Bloom to create seeds; Dendro 2nd-applier (Nahida/Tighnari) triggers them into homing missiles. Damage is independent of the target's DEF.
| Team | Dendro Applyer | Trigger | Hydro | Shield |
| Standard Hyperbloom | Nahida | Kuki Shinobu | Xingqiu/Yelan | Zhongli |
| F2P Hyperbloom | Nahida | Kuki Shinobu | Xingqiu | Diona |
Key: Kuki Shinobu with Emblem of Severance + 180% ER, skill level boosts Hyperbloom damage. This is one of the strongest F2P-friendly team archetypes.
Freeze Teams
Cryo × Hydro freezes enemies in place, providing crowd control and survivability.
| Team | Cryo DPS | Hydro Applyer | Anemo | Shield |
| Ayaka Freeze | Ayaka | Xingqiu | Kazuha | Zhongli/Noelle |
| Ganyu Freeze | Ganyu | Xingqiu | Kazuha | Kokomi |
Playstyle: Apply Cryo first, then Hydro to freeze, then unleash damage on immobilized targets.
Electro-Charged Teams
Electro × Hydro deals persistent AoE damage, great against groups.
| Team | Main DPS | Sub DPS | Hydro | Shield |
| Fischl Electro-Charged | Fischl | Razor | Xingqiu | Bennett |
| Raiden Electro-Charged | Raiden | Fischl | Xingqiu | Zhongli |
Overload/Shatter Teams
Overload = Pyro + Electro (AoE damage), Shatter = Cryo + Electro (DEF shred).
| Team | Main DPS | Secondary Element | Support | Shield |
| Overload | Diluc | Fischl | Bennett | Noelle |
| Shatter | Keqing | Fischl | Bennett | Zhongli |
Swirl Teams
Anemo spreads elements and deals AoE reaction damage while reducing elemental resistance for the whole party.
| Team | Anemo Support | Main DPS | Sub DPS | Shield |
| Kazuha Swirl | Kazuha | Yelan | Bennett | Zhongli |
| Sucrose Swirl | Sucrose | Yelan | Bennett | Noelle |
Key: Stack EM on Kazuha/Sucrose — Swirl damage scales with EM and level.
FAQ
Q: What's the best reaction team for F2P?
A: Hyperbloom (Nahida + Kuki + Xingqiu + Zhongli) or Vaporize (Hu Tao + Xingqiu + Bennett) — both need only 1 five-star.
Q: Which characters are universal reaction enablers?
A: Xingqiu (Hydro), Bennett (Pyro + heal + ATK buff), Kazuha (Swirl + shred), Kuki Shinobu (Hyperbloom trigger).
Q: Is Vaporize or Melt higher damage?
A: Vaporize (sub-DPS triggers 2x) is slightly higher on average, but Melt has nuclear burst potential when main DPS triggers 2x.
Q: Do transformation reactions scale with EM or Character Level?
A: Transformation reactions (Bloom/Overload/Electro-Charged/Shatter/Swirl) scale ONLY with the triggering character's EM and level — not the target's DEF or resistance.
Quick Answers
What's the best reaction team for F2P?
Hyperbloom (Nahida + Kuki + Xingqiu + Zhongli) or Vaporize (Hu Tao + Xingqiu + Bennett) — both need only 1 five-star.
Which characters are universal reaction enablers?
Xingqiu (Hydro), Bennett (Pyro + heal + ATK), Kazuha (Swirl + shred), Kuki Shinobu (Hyperbloom trigger).
Is Vaporize or Melt higher damage?
Vaporize (sub-DPS triggers 2x) is slightly higher on average, but Melt has nuclear burst potential when main DPS triggers 2x.
Do transformation reactions scale with EM or Character Level?
Transformation reactions scale ONLY with the triggering character's EM and level — not the target's DEF or resistance.