Geo Element DPS or Support? | Genshin Impact
Channel: Gazia
Date: 2020-12-16

【Disclaimer】
Before I get hate for this, I'm just informing that most aspects of the geo element revolve around shielding. Indicating this element would fit the utility slot in a party. This does NOT mean geo characters are bottom-tier dps and I'm not saying their unusable. For people who want to maximize damage, other elements like Pyro/Electro/Hydro/Cryo, will get you bigger numbers due to reactions.  (More details in Description)

【Zhongli/Albedo】
Characters like Zhongli and Albedo aren't fit for that role. To identify where a character would fit, identify how their kit works. If their entire kit can be played without them having to be on field, then most likely they'll be utility or sub dps (ex. Xingqiu, Xiang Ling). If you do need them on field to use their kit, then they'll probably be a main dps (Diluc, Childe, Keqing).

【Ninguang/Noelle】
More Specifically, Ninguang's kit can be used whiles she's off the field, BUT her numbers are high enough that she can be used as a SOLO main dps. The issue here is that, if she's used in conjunction with another element, you'll only gain a crystalize shield, rather than say melt, superconduct, or freeze (being more offensive).

【Hydro】
The same argument can be made that hydro has support related indications like the resonance being healing. I agree, before Childe came out, water was pretty bad at main dps. But similar to Childe, Ninguang is one of those exceptions that can dps. Only difference is hydro gains access to vaporize and freeze, being more offensive.

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