'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.