Does Dendro Scale Off Level? Unveiling the Secrets of Dendro Scaling in Genshin Impact
Yes, Dendro reactions scale significantly with character level in Genshin Impact. While Elemental Mastery (EM) is the primary stat that boosts the damage of transformative Dendro reactions like Bloom, Hyperbloom, Burgeon, Quicken, Spread, and Aggravate, character level plays a crucial role in determining the base reaction damage. Leveling up a character increases their base stats, which in turn amplifies the damage dealt by these reactions. Characters triggering Dendro-related reactions, such as Fischl in an Aggravate team or Kazuha in a Hyperbloom team, greatly benefit from being leveled to 90 due to the increased Base Reaction Damage gained. Neglecting character level when building a Dendro-focused team is a common mistake, and optimizing it can lead to substantial improvements in your team’s overall damage output.
Understanding Dendro Reactions and Scaling
Dendro, as an element, is heavily reliant on elemental reactions to deal damage. Unlike traditional damage dealers who rely on Attack, Crit Rate, and Crit Damage, Dendro reaction-based teams often prioritize Elemental Mastery and character level. The core Dendro reactions are:
- Bloom (Dendro + Hydro): Creates Dendro Cores that explode after a short delay or when triggered by Pyro or Electro.
- Hyperbloom (Bloom + Electro): Transforms Dendro Cores into homing projectiles that deal Dendro damage.
- Burgeon (Bloom + Pyro): Causes Dendro Cores to explode instantly, dealing AoE Dendro damage.
- Quicken (Dendro + Electro): Applies the Quicken status to enemies, enabling further reactions.
- Spread (Quicken + Dendro): Increases Dendro damage dealt to a Quickened enemy.
- Aggravate (Quicken + Electro): Increases Electro damage dealt to a Quickened enemy.
- Burning (Dendro + Pyro): Deals continuous Pyro damage over time.
The Importance of Character Level
The damage of transformative reactions like Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Burning, as well as Quicken-related reactions (Spread and Aggravate), is calculated based on a formula that includes the character’s level, Elemental Mastery, and enemy resistance. The higher the character’s level, the higher the base damage of the reaction before any EM bonuses are applied.
In essence, Elemental Mastery acts as a multiplier on top of the base reaction damage. If the base reaction damage is low due to a low character level, even a high amount of EM won’t result in significant damage. This is why it’s crucial to level up characters who are triggering these reactions to level 90, maximizing their damage potential.
FAQs: Dendro Scaling and Team Building
Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify Dendro scaling and team building:
1. Does Elemental Mastery directly increase Dendro DMG?
Yes, but indirectly. Elemental Mastery is the primary stat for boosting the damage of Dendro reactions. While it doesn’t directly increase Dendro damage like a Dendro DMG Bonus goblet, it significantly amplifies the damage of reactions like Hyperbloom, Spread, and Burgeon, which are the main sources of damage in many Dendro teams.
2. What stats should I prioritize on a Hyperbloom trigger character?
Prioritize Elemental Mastery, then character level, and finally Energy Recharge. Elemental Mastery is the most important stat for increasing the damage of Hyperbloom. Leveling the character to 90 maximizes the base reaction damage, and Energy Recharge ensures consistent uptime on their Elemental Skill or Burst to trigger Hyperbloom.
3. Who is the ideal Hyperbloom trigger?
Characters like Raiden Shogun, Kuki Shinobu, and Thoma are excellent Hyperbloom triggers due to their off-field Electro application and ease of building with high Elemental Mastery. Raiden Shogun is the most popular.
4. Do Dendro Cores scale with anything besides Elemental Mastery?
Yes, Dendro Cores themselves don’t directly scale with anything other than Elemental Mastery of the character triggering the reaction (Hyperbloom or Burgeon). However, the overall damage is indirectly affected by the character’s level due to the base reaction damage calculation.
5. Does the Dendro character’s level matter in a Hyperbloom team?
Yes, even if the Dendro character is primarily creating the seeds, leveling them to 90 can provide a slight increase in the initial Bloom damage, although the main damage scaling comes from the Electro character triggering Hyperbloom.
6. How does Dendro Resonance affect scaling?
The Dendro Resonance (having two Dendro characters in the party) grants a flat +50 Elemental Mastery to the entire party. It further increases EM by 30, 20, and 30 upon triggering Burning, Quicken, or Bloom reactions, respectively. This boost to Elemental Mastery further enhances the damage of Dendro reactions.
7. What is the difference between Spread and Aggravate?
Spread is triggered when you apply Dendro to an enemy affected by Quicken, increasing the Dendro damage dealt. Aggravate is triggered when you apply Electro to an enemy affected by Quicken, increasing the Electro damage dealt. Both reactions scale with the Elemental Mastery of the character triggering them and are affected by character level.
8. Is Dendro good with Pyro?
Yes, Dendro is good with Pyro. The Burning reaction deals continuous Pyro damage over time. While Burning isn’t as meta-defining as other Dendro reactions, it can be useful in certain situations and is part of the Nilou Bloom teams where Dendro and Hydro damage can be enhanced greatly.
9. What are Dendro’s strengths and weaknesses?
Dendro is strong against Hydro, Electro, and Pyro, enabling powerful reactions. It’s seemingly weakest against Electro, as it triggers the Catalyze reactions (Quicken, Aggravate, Spread) and Hyperbloom, creating opportunities for high damage. Dendro is also weak against Pyro due to the expedited Burning reaction.
10. How do I maximize Dendro damage in general?
Focus on building characters with high Elemental Mastery, leveling them to 90, and understanding which character is triggering the reactions. Proper team composition and rotation are also crucial for maximizing Dendro damage.
11. What is the Dendro DMG Bonus?
Dendro DMG Bonus increases the damage dealt by all Dendro attacks, whether they are part of a reaction or not. This stat is typically found on goblets and character ascension bonuses.
12. How does character level influence the base damage of Burning?
As with all transformative reactions, the base damage of Burning is directly influenced by the character’s level. A higher level results in a higher base damage before Elemental Mastery is applied.
13. Can Anemo swirl Dendro?
No, Anemo cannot swirl Dendro. This limits the utility of Anemo characters like Kazuha and Venti in pure Dendro teams, but they are still very valuable for grouping enemies and applying other elemental buffs.
14. Which Dendro reaction does the most damage?
Hyperbloom is often considered to be one of the highest damage Dendro reactions, due to its single-target damage potential and the relative ease of triggering it. However, the best reaction depends on team composition and the specific situation. In teams where Nilou is present, then Bloom reactions can deal tremendous damage
15. Is Dendro even good?
Yes, Dendro is considered to be one of the strongest elements in Genshin Impact, thanks to its versatile reactions and the introduction of powerful Dendro characters like Nahida. Dendro teams are capable of dealing high damage and are viable in various content, including the Spiral Abyss.
Conclusion
Understanding how Dendro scales with character level and Elemental Mastery is essential for building effective Dendro teams in Genshin Impact. By prioritizing these stats and understanding the nuances of each Dendro reaction, players can unlock the full potential of this powerful element. Leveling up your characters to level 90 is a critical step, and don’t forget the importance of team composition and proper rotations.
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