'Genshin Impact' Guide: Elemental Gauge Theory Explained
KEY POINTS
Elemental Gauge Theory suggests entities have hidden gauges that track how much of an elemental damage type is stored within them
Players will be able to efficiently proc multiple elemental reactions from just one initial elemental attack on an enemy
Players who want to min-max their damage numbers may want to understand how it works
The elemental combat system in “Genshin Impact” is simple at first glance; mix and match different elements to create different elemental reactions. This dynamic between elements is the core of the game’s combat, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.