Building Teams Around Reactions: 4-Piece Artifact Sets You Need
Elemental reactions are a key part of Genshin Impact combat, and choosing the right artifact sets can significantly boost your team’s effectiveness. Here’s a breakdown of the top 4-piece artifact sets for different reaction-focused teams:
1. The "Electro-Charged" powerhouse: Thundering Fury
For teams focused on Electro-Charged reactions (Electro + Hydro), Thundering Fury is your go-to. This set increases Electro damage by 15% and also provides a huge boost to Electro-Charged damage.
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How it works: The 4-piece bonus activates when Electro-Charged damage is dealt, increasing the damage of your next Electro attack by 40% for 10 seconds. This effect can stack up to 2 times.
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Best for: Characters like Yae Miko, Raiden Shogun, Fischl, and Keqing can capitalize on this set to maximize Electro-Charged damage.
2. Melting and Vaporizing your enemies: Crimson Witch of Flames
For teams relying on Melt (Pyro + Cryo) or Vaporize (Pyro + Hydro) reactions, the Crimson Witch of Flames set reigns supreme. It boosts Pyro damage and offers a powerful bonus for reaction-focused attacks.
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How it works: The 4-piece bonus increases your Pyro damage by 15%. After using an Elemental Skill, the next attack within 10 seconds gains a 50% Pyro damage bonus.
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Best for: Characters like Hu Tao, Diluc, Xiangling, and Yoimiya thrive with this set, maximizing their damage potential through reactions.
3. Making enemies "Frozen" with fear: Blizzard Strayer
If your team relies on Cryo reactions, especially Freeze (Cryo + Hydro), the Blizzard Strayer set is your best friend. It enhances Cryo damage and gives you a crucial bonus for attacking frozen enemies.
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How it works: The 4-piece bonus increases Cryo damage by 15% and grants a 20% Cryo damage bonus to frozen targets. This is a massive boost for characters like Ganyu, Ayaka, and Rosaria.
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Best for: Teams that utilize characters like Ganyu, Ayaka, Rosaria, and Mona with their powerful Cryo abilities to freeze enemies.
4. The "Taser" team favorite: Emblem of Severed Fate
For Electro teams that prioritize triggering Electro reactions and maximizing energy recharge, the Emblem of Severed Fate is your top choice. It increases both Electro damage and Energy Recharge, making it perfect for burst-focused characters.
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How it works: The 4-piece bonus increases Energy Recharge by 25%. For each 100% Energy Recharge, Elemental Burst damage is increased by 25%, up to a maximum of 75%.
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Best for: Characters like Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, and Kazuha excel with this set, maximizing their burst damage and energy generation.
5. Boosting all elemental reactions: Gilded Dreams
For more flexible teams that use a variety of reactions, the Gilded Dreams set is a versatile option. It enhances Elemental Mastery and provides a bonus for any elemental reaction.
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How it works: The 4-piece bonus increases Elemental Mastery by 80, and after using an Elemental Skill, the next attack within 8 seconds will have a 14% Elemental Damage bonus based on the element of your Elemental Skill (e.g., Pyro Skill, Pyro Damage bonus).
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Best for: Teams with characters like Yelan, Kazuha, Sucrose, and Nahida who focus on buffing teammates and triggering reactions.
Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer! The best artifact set depends on your team composition, the characters you’re using, and your preferred gameplay style. Experiment with different sets and find what works best for you. Happy adventuring!
