What is an Elemental Burst in Genshin Impact?

In Genshin Impact, the Elemental Burst, often referred to as a character’s “Ultimate” by the community, is a powerful ability that allows characters to deal massive elemental damage. Unlike the Elemental Skill, which provides continuous elemental effects, the Elemental Burst unleashes a stronger, more impactful attack that is tied to a character’s specific element and style.

Each character has a unique Elemental Burst that draws on their elemental affinity, whether it’s Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, or any other element in the game. This powerful ability is designed to deal high damage and often has additional effects that can turn the tide of battle.

How Does This Work in Genshin Impact?

Like the Elemental Skill, the Elemental Burst has a cooldown, limiting how often it can be used. While many characters have fixed cooldowns for their bursts, these can be modified through constellations and the right artifact setups. Constellations provide additional bonuses that can reduce the cooldown or enhance the effects, while specific artifact sets can further boost the damage or provide other advantages.

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