How Strong is Dendro?
Dendro, one of the seven elements in Genshin Impact, has been making waves in the community since its introduction in update 3.0. With its unique reactions and applications, Dendro has proven itself to be a formidable force on the battlefield. But just how strong is Dendro?
Dendro Reactions
Dendro reacts with Pyro, Electro, and Hydro in the following ways:
- Quicken: When Quickened, Electro attacks activate "Aggravate" and do more damage. Further Dendro attacks to a Quickened enemy activate "Spread," which increases Dendro damage to the enemy.
- Burning: The Burning Elemental reaction triggers when Dendro meets Pyro. It causes the enemy to suffer from Pyro aura and receive minor damage as long as this aura persists.
Dendro Strengths
Dendro has several strengths that make it a valuable addition to any team:
- Elemental Mastery: After triggering Burning, Quicken, or Bloom reactions, all nearby party members gain 30 Elemental Mastery for six seconds. Triggering Aggravate, Spread, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon reactions will increase Elemental Mastery by 20 for six seconds.
- DPS Potential: While they will not be the main DPS character in a team comp, the Dendro Traveler is a great sub-DPS and Dendro enabler.
- Reaction-Based Damage: Dendro’s reactions can deal significant damage to enemies, making it a great choice for teams that focus on reaction-based damage.
Dendro Weaknesses
While Dendro has many strengths, it also has some weaknesses:
- Limited Team Options: Currently, there are limited Dendro characters available in the game, making it difficult to build a team around this element.
- Cryo and Dendro Incompatibility: Whenever you deal Cryo and Dendro damage at the same time, you will simply see raw damage from the two elements, and there’ll be no reactions. This makes Cryo and Dendro teams completely useless because the game is balanced around reaction-based damage.
Best Dendro Characters
So, who are the best Dendro characters in the game?
- Nahida: At number one, we have Genshin Impact’s strongest Dendro character – none other than the Dendro Archon herself, Nahida. Sumeru’s Archon wields a Catalyst, and is the best Dendro applicator in the game, as all of her attacks deal Dendro damage.
Dendro Element Ranking
Here is a ranking of the elements in Genshin Impact, with Dendro in the middle:
| Element | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Hydro | 1 |
| Pyro | 2 |
| Dendro | 3 |
| Cryo | 4 |
| Anemo | 5 |
| Electro | 6 |
| Geo | 7 |
Conclusion
In conclusion, Dendro is a strong element in Genshin Impact, with many strengths and some weaknesses. While it may not be the most popular element, it has the potential to deal significant damage and provide valuable Elemental Mastery to nearby party members. With the right team composition and strategies, Dendro can be a formidable force on the battlefield.
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