Vaporize

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.

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.