Protection in Genshin Impact: what gives, who needs it and how to increase it

Protection in Albedo, this stat has a different meaning: damage or buff depends on it.

In the article we will tell you how protection works, who needs it and what it gives, and also consider what formula is used to calculate its effect. We will suggest the best artifacts and weapons to improve it.

What gives protection in Genshin Impact

Defense reduces damage taken. The higher it is, the less HP will be taken away from enemy attacks. This stat is available for both opponents and playable characters. There are mechanics for converting defense into damage, healing, and even a buff, but they are only available to some heroes in the game.

How protection works in Genshin Impact

Each character on the screen of his characteristics always has a certain number of of protection (see screenshot above). This number is determined by the formula:

Thus:

• Percentage bonus multiplied by base protection the hero;
• Added to them on top bonus in numbers.

Parameter «DEF» used in Defense Damage Reduction. The reduction value is calculated using the formula below. It will always be greater than 0 but less than 1. Values ​​closer to 0 mean poor damage reduction, closer to 1 good.

Finally, all pure damage dealt before being displayed is calculated using the formula multiplier. This is the same parameter by which the damage dealt in the game is multiplied:

It remains only to multiply damage from the enemy on factor. For example, if the enemy's net attack is 1500, and the damage reduction from defense is 0.4 (weak), then factor defense will be 0.6 (1-0.4) and thus the character will receive 1500*0,6=900 damage. If the incoming damage is 1500, and the defense damage reduction is 0.9 (a good reduction), then the multiplier will be 0,1, which means 1500*0,1=150 damage will be taken.

The screenshot shows how you can predict the number of damage from an enemy strike, knowing only your own defense and its attack (using the main strike as an example Noelle at level 80 it is 708. Another 159 is added due to the bonus stat of exaltation (22,5%).

Who needs protection in Genshin Impact

Extremely defense dependent character - Noelle. This stat is associated with the effectiveness of the treatment and absorption of damage by the Armored Apron, as well as the damage of the ult, especially on C6.

• Ulta Goro hits harder depending on the defense. Let's single out the 4th level of the hero's exaltation: the age of this stage gives an even greater bonus to the damage of the E-shka and the commander's ult, depending on the defense. At C4, Goro begins to heal for her as well. In addition, he himself buffs the defense of the squad .
• У Albedo elemental skill damage depends on defense. On C2, the elemental explosion will also be tied to this stat.
• У Itto the damage of the ult is determined by the defense indicator, that is, its effectiveness directly depends on this parameter. At the 4th stage of the ascension, additionally increases the damage of combo attacks of Arataki kesaragi by 35% of this stat.
• Yun Jin converts its defense into additional damage to normal attacks after triggering the burst of elements Rockbreaker Banner.

How to increase defense in Genshin Impact

Artifacts for Defense

Use artifacts like:

• Lucky: 2 pcs. increases defense by 100.
• Will of the Protector: 2 pcs. increases defense by 30%.
• Husk of Opulent Dreams: 2 pcs. gives + 30% protection, and 4 pcs. can increase up to + 24% defense and attack.

Weapon for defense

There are weapons in the genshin, in which protection is an additional characteristic.

There is also a weapon that affects the attribute through the activation of a ive skill.

food for defense

Teyvat is full of dishes that temporarily increase the protection of the characters. Among them:

• Crab in oil.
• Seafood soup.
• Candied agilenach nuts.
• Fisherman's sandwich.
• Golden crab.
• Jewelry soup.
• lotus cookie.
• Moon cake.
• Assorted mushrooms.
• Ozzoni soup.
• Wakatakeni.
• Biryani.
• Sharp breads.

Character buffs

Some C0 heroes strengthen their or group defense with the help of skills:

• Eola increases his defense by holding the Ice Surf skill.
• Goro exposes an E-shku, which will increase the protection of the entire group. The power of the buff depends on the skill level.

Other characters can also learn the buff after leveling the constellations.

Rise of Heroes

Ascension and pumping levels increases the defense attribute of each hero. The only character whose defense is also an exalted bonus stat is Noelle (from +7,5% to +30%).

Hero Talents

First ive Goro Defying the elements will increase team defense by 25%. Lasts 12 sec. after turning on his ult.

constellations of heroes

• Itto on С4 Increases the attack and defense of the unit by 20% for 10 sec. after turning off the ultimate.
• Lisa on С2 while long-pressing a skill, increases self-defense by 25% and resistance to interruption.
• Xiao С4: When his HP drops below 50%, he gains a defense bonus of +100%.
• Yun Jin С4, triggering the Crystal reaction, increases self defense by 20% for 12 seconds.

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