Genshin Impact Overload Reaction Explained

If you need the Genshin Impact Overload Reaction explained, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we will first explain what the Overloaded Elemental Reaction is and what it does. After that, we’ll instruct you on how to actually trigger it. Last, but not least, we’ll talk about some of the best characters to have on your team for the purposes of Overload. Let’s begin!

What is Overload Reaction in Genshin Impact?

The Overload Reaction in Genshin Impact happens when Electro meets Pyro. As in, the enemy has either a Pyro or Electro aura active (be it by applying that type of damage or naturally), and then you apply the other type on them. That causes an explosion with a five-meter radius that deals Pyro damage to everything in that circle (but does not apply Pyro). It destroys objects, knocks enemies back, and shatters frozen enemies.

Now, the damage Overloaded will do depends on the Elemental Mastery and the level of the character that triggers it. The explosion ignores the enemy DEF stat, but elemental resistances do have an effect. Also note that the Overload Reaction cannot do Critical Hits. Fair tradeoff.

How to Trigger Overloaded

As we’ve mentioned in the previous section, in order to trigger the Overloaded Reaction in Genshin Impact, you have to combine Electro and Pyro. Stage one is to make sure an enemy has either a Pyro or an Eletro aura. You either apply enough of the element on them, or they naturally have it (like certain Slimes or the Thunder Manifestation boss). After that’s done, apply the other type of damage and watch the explosion do its thing. It would be cool if it did also apply further Pyro to other enemies so that you can chain it, but that might be a bit too much.

Best Characters for Overload Reaction

One of the best characters to trigger the Overloaded Reaction in Genshin Impact is Chevreuse. Not that she can trigger it herself, but she’s central to a team that relies on the Overload. Her damage boosts and occasional heals will absolutely come in clutch. When it comes to characters that actually do the applying and triggering, Raiden Shogun is a fantastic Electro choice and Yoimiya is the way to go Pyro-wise. That said, just use whatever characters you have that apply those two types of damage. If it’s just not working, wait until you have better units. Best of luck!