Temtem type chart: strengths and weaknesses of all type matchups
The charts show the strengths and weakness of each Temtem type, based on the matchup. Each Temtem can have up to two types, but techniques have only one type.
There are 12 types in Temtem: Neutral, Fire, Nature, Water, Electric, Earth, Mental, Wind, Crystal, Digital, Melee, and Toxic.
Temtem type matchups
Neutral
“Neutral Temtem” is a catch-all name for a variety of Temtem so astonishingly diverse that it defies a better definition. Prevalent in the eastern savannas of Kisiwa, these Temtem look like nothing else in the Archipelago, and are as heterogeneous as they are different from other varieties.
Effective against: None.
Ineffective against: Mental.
Resistant to: None.
Weak to: Mental.
Fire
Few places in the Archipelago are as hot as the lava-filled depths of the Anak volcano. That makes them an ideal habit for the fiery Fire Temtem, as powerful and unpredictable as a naked flame, best handled with care by the best tamers.
Effective against: Nature, Crystal.
Ineffective against: Fire, Water, Earth.
Resistant to: Fire, Nature, Crystal.
Weak to: Water, Earth.
Nature
The lush Omninesian jungles host the majority of Nature Temtem, a variety that spans all the range of plant-animal hybrids. It is debatable whether some of them are flora or fauna – but their battle skills are out of the question.
Effective against: Water, Earth.
Ineffective against: Fire, Nature, Toxic.
Resistant to: Water, Nature, Electric, Earth.
Weak to: Fire, Toxic.
Water
Water Temtem are mainly found in and around Sillaro, the biggest body of water in the Archipelago, where they love to frolick and splash around. They are naturally non-violent, but no serious tamer would underestimate their potential once properly trained.
Effective against: Fire, Earth, Digital.
Ineffective against: Water, Nature, Toxic.
Resistant to: Fire, Water, Earth.
Weak to: Nature, Electric, Toxic.
Electric
In the misty hilltops of Cipanku, Electric Temtem were once revered as spirits of lightning. They are restless, hyperkinetic creatures, often jovial but unable to harness their power unless in the hands of an experienced tamer.
Effective against: Water, Mental, Wind, Digital.
Ineffective against: Nature, Electric, Earth, Crystal.
Resistant to: Electric, Wind.
Weak to: Earth, Crystal.
Earth
Admittedly there isn’t a lot of “earth” in the Archipelago, so Earth Temtem are fairly unknown outside their habitat in the western Kisiwan deserts. They tend to be robust and heavy creatures, forged under an inclement sun – and fearless in battle.
Effective against: Fire, Electric, Crystal.
Ineffective against: Water, Nature, Wind.
Resistant to: Fire, Electric, Crystal, Toxic.
Weak to: Water, Nature, Wind, Melee.
Mental
There are a thousand jokes about Mental Temtem and the dons of Properton. Both are brain-proud and possess almost magical mental capacities. They tend to be aloof and disdainful at first, but make for very capable friends once tamed – the Temtem, we mean!
Effective against: Neutral, Melee.
Ineffective against: Crystal.
Resistant to: Neutral, Melee.
Weak to: Electric, Digital, Crystal.
Wind
Wind Temtem are often seen flying around the Thalassian Cliffs of Deniz, fluttering and playfully chasing each other – from the colorful but shy Paharo to the gentle and charming Pigepic.
Effective against: Earth, Toxic.
Ineffective against: Electric, Wind.
Resistant to: Earth, Wind.
Weak to: Electric.
Crystal
The mines of Quetzal are where the humans rub shoulders (or multifaceted limbs) with Crystal Temtem, a fascinating mineral lifeform of incredible strength and endurance. But they are much more than tireless workers and steadfast friends…
Effective against: Electric, Mental.
Ineffective against: Fire, Earth.
Resistant to: Electric, Mental, Toxic.
Weak to: Fire, Earth, Melee.
Digital
A new era of technological wonders has come to the Archipelago, and Digital Temtem are the paradigmatic example. Created in the high-tech labs of Nanto, these hybrid creatures possess qualities that no organic Temtem does.
Effective against: Mental, Digital, Melee.
Ineffective against: None.
Resistant to: Toxic.
Weak to: Water, Electric, Digital.
Melee
No better match was ever made than Melee Temtem and their tamers, the indomitable dons of Lochburg. This variety has been bred for one thing only, and it excels at it. The best Melee Temtem are appreciated Archipelago-wide as sleek, elegant battle machines.
Effective against: Earth, Crystal.
Ineffective against: Mental, Melee.
Resistant to: Melee.
Weak to: Crystal, Digital.
Toxic
Even in the desolate barrens of Tucma, life flourishes. Toxic Temtem feed and thrive on the chemicals that would kill less sturdy Temtem. They are one of less studied varieties, due to their inhospitable habitat, but some adventurous Tucmani have made friends with them.
Effective against: Water, Nature.
Ineffective against: Earth, Digital, Crystal, Toxic.
Resistant to: Water, Nature, Toxic.
Weak to: Wind.
Temtem type chart
The Temtem type chart and lore have been shared by Crema in Kickstarter updates 13, 14, and 18.
The chart shows which attacks to use and which to avoid based on the Temtem type. This is particularly useful against tamers and dojos that are specialized in a certain type.
For example, Digital Temtem may look quite strong because of their limited weaknesses, but now you know that they receive double damage from Electric, Water, and other Digital Temtem.
Note: Temtem is still a new game, and the developers are constantly adjusting it, so the type matchups might change on the final release. I will update this page as soon as new updates are released.
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Credit to DoctorMetalio for the original matchups graph - Header image: Crema
