The Spiral Abyss is Genshin Impact’s premier endgame challenge, offering tough combat trials with rewards like Primogems. It’s split into two sections: the Abyss Corridor (Floors 1–8, permanent) and the Lunar Spire (Floors 9–12, resets twice a month). To unlock the Spiral Abyss, reach Adventure Rank 20 and travel to Musk Reef via Cape Oath in Mondstadt.
Version 5.5 brings a notably complex Spiral Abyss cycle, featuring high-HP bosses, new mechanics, and a lineup that counters certain meta-characters, especially Hydro DPS (such as Neuvillette). Understanding enemy mechanics and planning your teams is more crucial than ever for success.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Spiral Abyss Guide
General Tips for Beginners
- Unlocking: Reach AR 20 and use the portal at Cape Oath to travel to Musk Reef.
- Team Building: Build at least two strong teams (4 characters per team) for Floors 9–12. Pay attention to each character’s synergy.
- Food and Healing Restrictions: You cannot heal using food or change equipment between floors. Prepare with healers or shielders.
- Elemental Reactions: Build teams that trigger powerful reactions (e.g., Vaporize, Melt, Hyperbloom) for faster clears.
- Ley Line Disorders: Pay attention to floor-wide buffs and debuffs affecting your team’s performance.
Floor 11 Highlights (5.5)
- Ley Line Disorder: This floor grants a 75% Electro DMG Bonus, not Cryo. Electro-resistance enemies make Electro DPS less effective, but Pyro, Hydro, and Cryo characters can still perform well.
- Strategy: AoE DPS characters will perform better due to the multiple waves. Non-electro teams can clear, though Cryo teams are still a viable choice.
- Recommended Teams: Ayaka Freeze, Hyperbloom (Nahida, Xingqiu, Kuki), and National (Xiangling, Bennett, Xingqiu, Sucrose).
Floor 12 Highlights (5.5)
- Ley Line Disorders: The first half boosts Geo Elemental Skill DMG by 75%, while the second half boosts Cryo Elemental Skill DMG by 75%.
- Blessing of the Abyssal Moon: Cryo reactions now trigger a shockwave that deals extra damage.
Notable Enemies
- First Half: Hydro Tulpa (immune to Hydro), Abyss Lector: Violet Lightning, Perpetual Mechanical Array.
- Second Half: Jadeplume Terrorshroom, Solitary Suanni, Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix, and Secret Source Automaton.
Key Mechanics & Tips
- Hydro Resistance: Many enemies on Floor 12 are resistant or immune to Hydro. Use Electro, Dendro, or Cryo DPS to overcome this.
- Secret Source Automaton: Utilize vertical mobility (characters like Kazuha and Zhongli) to destroy the mechanisms during its ultimate attack.
- Plunging Attacks: Xiao, Gaming, and other plunge DPS perform well, especially in the second half.
Best Characters (Per 5.5 Meta)
First Half (Hydro/Cryo/Geo Buffs)
Ayaka, Ganyu, Neuvillette, Xingqiu
Second Half (Cryo/Plunge/Electro/Dendro)
Xiao, Yae Miko, Nahida, Raiden Shogun
F2P Tips
- Use 4-star characters like Xiangling, Bennett, Xingqiu, Sucrose, Fischl, and Kuki Shinobu.
- Build reaction-based teams (National, Hyperbloom) to clear faster.
FAQ
How do I unlock the Spiral Abyss?
Reach Adventure Rank 20 and travel to Musk Reef via Cape Oath in Mondstadt.
What are Ley Line Disorders and Blessings?
Ley Line Disorders are buffs or debuffs affecting the floor, while Blessings provide cycle-specific advantages.
Can I use food or change my team mid-challenge?
No. You cannot use food or change your team or equipment during a floor.