New to Genshin or returning after a break? This glossary explains common questions players Google like “what is AR/WL?”, “how does pity work?”, and “what does VV mean?”. Each definition is short, clear, and includes links to deeper guides or tools when useful.
Pro tip: bookmark this page and the Genshin Tools—especially the Wish History, Resin Timer, and Rotation Planner—so you can check pity, plan farming, and tune rotations quickly.
AR (Adventure Rank)
Your account level. Unlocks features, regions, story, and weekly bosses.
WL (World Level)
Dynamic difficulty level tied to AR; increases enemy level and drops.
Resin
Energy system used to claim rewards from bosses/domains. Regens over time.
Learn more →Pity
Guaranteed 5★ after a certain number of wishes. Soft pity increases chances before hard pity.
Learn more →50/50
On limited banners, first 5★ has 50% chance to be featured; losing guarantees next.
Constellation
Duplicate character copies that unlock passive upgrades (C1–C6).
ER (Energy Recharge)
Stat that increases energy generation to burst more often.
EM (Elemental Mastery)
Stat that increases reaction damage (e.g., Vaporize, Melt, Bloom).
CR / CD (Crit Rate/DMG)
Critical hit chance/damage. A core DPS stat pairing.
Snapshot
When a skill stores buffs at cast time and keeps them for its duration.
ICD (Internal Cooldown)
Hidden timer/threshold that limits how often hits apply elements.
VV (Viridescent Venerer)
Anemo artifact set that shreds enemy RES for swirled elements.
NO (Noblesse Oblige)
Artifact set that buffs team ATK with Burst casts (4pc).
CW (Crimson Witch)
Artifact set that boosts Pyro and reaction damage.
TF (Thundering Fury)
Electro artifact set; boosts reactions and reduces skill CD.
TotM (Tenacity of the Millelith)
HP/ATK-buffing artifact set for supports via skill hits.
Deepwood
Dendro set that shreds Dendro RES; mandatory for many Dendro teams.
Gilded
Dendro set that amps EM/ATK based on team elements.
Hyperbloom
Dendro core + Electro triggers a homing bolt reaction (scales with EM).
Vape (Vaporize)
Hydro + Pyro reaction that multiplies damage (Hydro→Pyro stronger).
Melt
Cryo + Pyro reaction that multiplies damage (Pyro→Cryo stronger).
Aggravate/Spread
Dendro + Electro/Cryo damage amplifications depending on trigger.
Bennett buff
ATK buff inside Bennett’s Burst. Often snapshot-friendly; huge gain.
Kazuha buff
Elemental DMG Bonus from Kazuha’s A4 and swirl shred with VV set.
Units / Roles
Typical team roles: On-field DPS, Off-field DPS, Buffer, Shielder/Healer.
Resonance (Elemental)
Two same elements in team grant a passive bonus (e.g., Pyro ATK%).
Condensed Resin
Crafted resin (x2 cost) for double domain rewards in one run.
Artifact domains
Dungeons that drop artifact sets. Use Condensed for efficiency.
Strongbox
Convert junk 5★ artifacts into targeted sets at Alchemy.
Teapot
Serenitea Pot housing—farming realm currency and furnishings.
F2P
Free-to-play friendly choices—no paid purchases needed.
Whale
High spenders; often optimize for max constellations/weapons.
Rotation
Order of skills/bursts to maintain buffs and reaction uptime.
Learn more →Wish History
In-game log of pulls used to track pity and guarantees.
Learn more →Codes
Limited-time redeem codes—claim fast for Primogems.
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