Break Shields fast in Genshin Impact by using the correct elemental damage. These counters are especially important in the Spiral Abyss.
Shield Elemental Counters
| Shield Element | Counter | Monster Example | Character Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pyro |  Hydro | Pyro Abyss Mage Fatui Pyroslinger | Barbara |
 Cryo | Pyro | Cryo Abyss Mage Fatui Cryogunner Large Cryo Slime | Xiangling Amber |
Hydro | Cryo  Electro | Hydro Abyss Mage Fatui Hydrogunner | Chongyun Kaeya Lisa |
Electro | Cryo | Electro Hammer Vanguard | Chongyun Kaeya |
 Geo | Geo* | Rock Shieldwall Mitachurl Stonehide Lawachurl Fatui Geochanter | Traveler (Geo) |
 Dendro | Pyro | Wooden Shield Mitachurl | Xiangling Amber |
| *Overload (Pyro + Electro) is also effective against Geo Shields. Claymores are effective against all shield types |
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A Bit More About Hydro Shields
You may have noticed that Hydro Shields are a bit less vulnerable to its elemental counter than other shield types.
Against a Fatui Hydrogunner you can apply Electro (for Electro-Charged) which deals DoT. Eg. spamming Lisa’s Elemental Skill.
Alternatively you could apply Cryo (for Freeze) which gives crowd control and additional Physical Damage.
As for Hydro Abyss Mages from my experience Cryo is the way to go.
