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Electro-Charged Guide: Taser Teams & Hyperbloom in Genshin Impact

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Electro-Charged reaction in Genshin Impact with Fischl, Xingqiu, and Sucrose.

In the ever-evolving elemental ecosystem of Teyvat, few reactions have a history as complex as Electro-Charged. Often called "Taser," this potent combination of Electro and Hydro has carved out a persistent niche, delivering consistent damage over time and enabling unique team compositions. While it may not always grab the headlines like the explosive numbers from Vaporize or the targeted destruction of Hyperbloom, Electro-Charged remains a powerful and strategic tool in any Traveler's arsenal.

This guide delves into the mechanics of Electro-Charged, its place in the current meta, the characters who master it, and how the introduction of Dendro has reshaped its role in endgame content.

Understanding the Core Mechanics of Electro-Charged

Electro-Charged is a Transformative Reaction triggered by applying Electro to a target already afflicted with Hydro, or vice versa. Unlike Amplifying Reactions (Vaporize, Melt), its damage does not scale with a character's ATK or Crit stats. Instead, its power is determined by:

  • Character Level: The level of the character who triggers the reaction is the most significant factor in its base damage.
  • Elemental Mastery (EM): The trigger's EM provides a substantial percentage-based damage bonus to the reaction.
  • Enemy Resistance: The target's inherent Electro RES will reduce the final damage dealt.

When triggered, Electro-Charged deals Electro damage over time (DoT) twice over a short duration. Its most unique and strategically vital property, however, is that it allows both Hydro and Electro auras to coexist on an enemy simultaneously. This "coexistence" is the secret sauce that enables some of the game's most dynamic team compositions. Furthermore, the reaction staggers smaller enemies, providing valuable crowd control.

The Classic "Taser" Team: A Staple of Synergistic Damage

Long before the arrival of Dendro, "Taser" teams were a dominant force. These compositions hinge on stacking multiple sources of off-field damage to overwhelm enemies. The archetypal Taser team consists of:

  • Two Off-Field Damage Dealers (Electro/Hydro): This is the core engine. Characters like Fischl, Beidou, Xingqiu, and Yelan excel here, providing a relentless stream of elemental application and damage even when they aren't on the field.
  • One On-Field Driver: This character's role is to use normal attacks to trigger the off-field abilities of their teammates. An Anemo Catalyst user like Sucrose is a premier choice, as she can Swirl both Electro and Hydro simultaneously while grouping enemies with her abilities and sharing Elemental Mastery. Hydro drivers like Sangonomiya Kokomi or Kamisato Ayato also perform exceptionally well.
  • One Flex/Support Slot: Often another Anemo character for grouping and resistance shred (like Kaedehara Kazuha or Venti), or a shielder/healer for survivability.

The goal is simple but effective: apply Hydro and Electro, group enemies with Anemo, and watch as a storm of reaction damage numbers—Electro-Charged ticks, Swirls, and raw character talent damage—fills the screen.

The Dendro Revolution: How Hyperbloom Reshaped the Meta

The introduction of the Dendro element in Version 3.0 was the most significant shift in Genshin Impact's combat history, and it directly impacted the landscape of Electro-Hydro teams. The Hyperbloom reaction—created by applying Electro to a Dendro Core (formed by Hydro and Dendro)—proved to be an incredibly potent source of single-target damage that scaled exceptionally well with just Character Level and Elemental Mastery.

At first, this appeared to be a challenge to Electro-Charged's dominance in the niche. Why run Taser when a Hyperbloom team, often using similar characters like Xingqiu and an EM-focused Electro character like Kuki Shinobi or Raiden Shogun, could delete bosses with ease?

However, the unique aura-preserving nature of Electro-Charged gave it a new, vital role. In teams now known as "Quickbloom" or "Hyper-Taser," players can use Electro-Charged to maintain both Hydro and Electro on an enemy. This allows them to trigger not only Hyperbloom but also Quicken (and subsequently Aggravate/Spread), creating a multi-reaction soup that unleashes staggering amounts of damage from various sources.

Top-Tier Characters for Modern Electro-Charged & Taser Teams

The list of characters who excel in Electro-Charged compositions has only grown, with new additions creating even more powerful synergies.

  • Premier Off-Field Electro: Fischl remains the undisputed queen of single-target off-field Electro application, making her a staple. Beidou offers immense multi-target damage and damage reduction with her Burst, forming a legendary duo with Fischl.
  • Premier Off-Field Hydro: Xingqiu and Yelan are the gold standard, providing incredible single-target damage, application, and utility. Running them together creates a torrent of Hydro that few enemies can withstand.
  • Top-Tier Drivers: Neuvillette and Furina have redefined Hydro's power. Neuvillette's personal damage is so high he can serve as the hypercarry core of a Taser team, using off-field applicators like Fischl and Kazuha to supplement his damage. Furina's universal team-wide damage buff is a game-changer, elevating the output of every character in a Taser composition, though her HP drain requires a dedicated team healer like Kokomi or Jean.
  • Anemo Supports: Kaedehara Kazuha provides unmatched elemental damage buffs and grouping. Sucrose offers powerful grouping and a massive Elemental Mastery buff, making her ideal for maximizing reaction damage.

The Verdict: Is Electro-Charged Still Worthwhile?

Absolutely. While it may no longer be the sole focus of top-tier Electro-Hydro teams, Electro-Charged has evolved from a primary damage source into a critical enabler. Its ability to maintain coexisting auras is the key that unlocks the full potential of complex, multi-reaction teams featuring Hyperbloom and Aggravate.

For players who enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced combat style with a screen full of cascading damage numbers, classic Taser teams remain incredibly effective and satisfying to play. For those looking to push the absolute limits of the meta, understanding how to leverage Electro-Charged within a Hyperbloom framework is essential. The reaction is no longer just about the damage it deals directly, but about the powerful synergies it creates, proving its lasting and indispensable place in Genshin Impact's elemental combat system.