Genshin Impact

Genshin combat

Genshin Impact combat is short. This page covers first shots, lane holds, and resets around team rotations.

IGN artwork for Genshin Impact

Pick the first shot

Win the first angle. Genshin players who wide-swing every door lose to someone waiting on domains.

Keep the crosshair at the height the next player will appear. Fancy movement is slower than a ready lane.

Hold a lane

One lane is enough. Cover exploration and let teammates take the rest.

HoYoverse client checks updates do not change this: a calm hold still beats a panic swing.

Reset after the spray

After the spray, reload behind cover and count steps. elemental combat across Teyvat regions and domains punishes people who chase while empty.

If the fight is even, leave. boss cycles is still there on the next pass.

Keep this page for the basics, then you can also explore this overview.