Genshin Crystallize is a special elemental reaction in Genshin Impact. It's the signature reaction of the Geo element. Let's check out everything we should know about Crystallize Reaction Genshin Impact here and learn how to build Navia as a Crystallize Queen for dangerous challenges.

I. How To Trigger Crystallize

Genshin Crystallize is the signature elemental reaction of Geo. You can trigger it by applying Geo on the enemy marked with Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, or Electro elements. Therefore, you need to attack and mark the target with these elements before unleashing Geo elemental attacks.

Geo does not work with Dendro and Anemo, so you cannot trigger this elemental reaction by combining these elements. If you want to build a Crystallize Team with Navia, choose an AoE supporter using Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, or Electro elements to apply the base element before switching to Navia.

Crystallize Genshin Impact
Apply Geo on an enemy marked with a Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, or Electro aura to trigger Crystallize.

II. Crystallize Effect

Genshin Crystallize is a defensive elemental reaction. After you unleash a Geo elemental attack on a Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, or Electro-infused target, it creates many Shards on the battlefield. The active characters can pick up these shards to create a globe-shaped shield with bonus resistance based on the base element reacting with Geo.

Navia and many Geo characters do not have a strong shielder like Zhongli, but they can still create a shield by triggering Shards with the Genshin Crystallize reaction. You also need to build Navia and other Geo characters properly to make use of this elemental reaction.

Genshin Crystallize Navia
The active characters can pick Shards and get a shield.

As Crystallize is a defensive reaction, you should use it to support aggressive DPS. Therefore, Navia and her Geo fellows had better play the sub-DPS role and pair with a Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, or Electro DPS, such as Neuvillette, Raiden Shogun, Yoimiya, etc.

III. How To Build Navia's Crystallize Reaction

Genshin Crystallize reaction will make Navia perform impressively in Genshin Impact 2024, making her an effective and useful DPS. This elemental reaction helps maximize personal damage output. First, you need to pick the proper artifacts for her.

  • Golden Troupe;
  • Nighttime Whispers;
  • Archaic Petra and Nighttime Whispers;
  • Archaic Petra.
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Choose gears for Navia to build an effective Crystallize team.

These artifact sets and combinations help boost ATK%, GEO%, and CR%/CD%. CRIT is the best status to focus on. Navia can team up with Albedo, Fischl, and Bennett to form a strong Crystallize team. She also needs a proper weapon to boost her output damage, such as:

  • Verdict;
  • Beacon of the Reed Sea;
  • Serpent Spine.

Navia C2 is the most effective to unlock. Besides, you should focus on her element skill when upgrading her talents. Navia's Crystallize team can help you clear many dangerous bosses and Spiral Abyss challenges. Let's build this defensive team to counter dangerous bosses with devastating attack patterns.

Crystallize Queen Navia
Navia is the Crystallize Queen in the current META.

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