Vaporize
Ignite the water to unleash explosive, amplified destruction upon your foes.
Vaporize is a foundational elemental reaction within the combat system of Teyvat, occurring when Hydro and Pyro elements collide on an enemy or object. It represents one of the most potent offensive interactions in the game, capable of dealing massive damage that far exceeds standard attacks. This reaction serves as the backbone for many high-damage team compositions, turning simple elemental applications into devastating bursts of steam and force.
- Type
- Elemental Reaction
- Elements Involved
- Hydro and Pyro
- Damage Multiplier
- Variable (1.5x or 2.0x)
- Reaction Nature
- Amplifying
- Visual Effect
- Explosive steam cloud
Lore & Background
While some nations focus on the defensive properties of Hydro or the raw aggression of Pyro, the true masters of battle know how to weave them together. The reaction does not merely burn or soak; it creates a volatile instability in the enemy's elemental aura. This instability shatters defenses and deals damage that scales directly with the power of the triggering attack, making it a favorite technique for those who seek to overwhelm opponents with sheer force rather than attrition.
In Their Own Story
The rain fell softly over the Liyue Harbor docks, dampening the wooden planks beneath Xiao's feet. Suddenly, a Hilichurl warrior charged, its crude torch flaring in the mist. With a swift motion, Xiao drew his blade, channeling a drop of pure Hydro energy onto the creature's armor before unleashing a Pyro-infused strike. The air screamed as the water instantly turned to scalding steam, engulfing the enemy in a blinding white cloud that exploded outward with a deafening crack.
Reader's Guide
Vaporize functions by applying either Hydro or Pyro to an opponent, then triggering the reaction with the opposing element. When Pyro triggers on a Hydro-affected target, damage is multiplied by 2.0x; conversely, when Hydro triggers on a Pyro-affected target, the multiplier is 1.5x. To maximize this mechanic, teams typically feature a dedicated Hydro applicator to soak enemies in water, followed by a high-damage Pyro DPS character to trigger the reaction. Characters like Xiangling or Hu Tao excel as Pyro triggers due to their ability to apply fire rapidly and deal significant damage per hit. Weapon choices often favor catalysts for elemental skill uptime or polearms/claymores for wide-area Pyro application. Support characters with shields or healing are crucial, as the high damage output often invites heavy retaliation from enemies.
Did You Know?
- Vaporize is one of only two 'Amplifying' reactions in the game, the other being Melt.
- The reaction creates a visible cloud of steam that obscures vision briefly upon activation.
- Characters with high Elemental Mastery will see increased damage output from Vaporize triggers.
- This reaction can be triggered off-field if an enemy is already affected by one element.