Welcome back, Travelers! As we venture into the later phases of the Nod-Krai region, the Version 6.5 Spiral Abyss reset for May 2026 presents one of the most challenging combat tests to date. This guide breaks down the optimal team compositions and tactical counters to help you secure those elusive 36 stars.

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The Genshin Impact Version 6.5 Spiral Abyss will reset on May 16, 2026. Gear up and get ready, Travelers!
Shield-Shattering Moon: While the active character is protected by a Shield, when they deal DMG to opponents, their attacks will unleash a shockwave at the opponent's position that deals True DMG. This can trigger once every 3s.
First Half: All party members receive a 75% Pyro DMG Bonus.
Second Half: Lunar-Bloom DMG is increased by 75%.
First Half: Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress
Second Half: Hydro Hilichurl Rogue + Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares
First Half | |
Lv. 95 HP: 3747864 | |
Mechanics: At the start of the challenge, the Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress possesses high All Elemental RES. You must use Pyro ATKs to accumulate the Overheat Gauge located at the bottom of the screen to decrease its RES. | |
Second Half | |
Lv. 95 |
Lv. 95 HP: 4599652 |
Mechanics: The Hydro Hilichurl Rogue continuously applies the Wet status to characters with high-frequency Hydro attacks. It deals AoE Hydro DMG through its skills, making it easy to trigger crowd-control reactions like Electro-Charged or Frozen when paired with other elemental enemies.Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares At the start of the battle, the Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares is protected by an Electro Shield. | |
First Half: Fatui Electro Cicin Mage + Ruin Drake: Earthguard + Primo Geovishap
Second Half: Maha Vasudevayaputra
First Half | ||
Lv. 98 HP: 574842 |
LV. 98 HP: 1351891 |
LV. 98 HP: 3449051 |
Mechanics: To efficiently defeat these foes, prioritize shielding against the Primo Geovishap's elemental breath to counter its high damage, strike the chest core of the Ruin Drake: Earthguard to paralyze it, and stay mobile to avoid the high-frequency Electro-Charged DMG dealt by the Electro Cicin Mage's summoned insects. | ||
Second Half | ||
Lv. 98 HP: 3657161 | ||
Mechanics: At the start of the battle, Maha Vasudevayaputra begins in a Scorched state with extremely high RES. You must use Dendro attacks to fill its progress bar, restoring it to its normal state and removing the RES buff. Once restored, it will enter a Stunned state for 16 seconds; however, avoid using Pyro or Electro during this window. Using Pyro will force it back into the Scorched state, while Electro will trigger its high-attack Activated state. | ||
First Half: Hexadecatonic Mandragora
Second Half: Ruin Guard + Crab Tsar
First Half | |
LV. 100 HP: 3593809 | |
Mechanics: The Hexadecatonic Mandragora initially possesses high RES across all elements, with Dendro RES being significantly higher. Using Pyro and Electro attacks can accelerate the removal of this high RES state. Once the progress bar is depleted, it will split into 10 Spores; defeating at least 8 of them during this period will cause the boss to enter a Paralyzed state. After becoming paralyzed, it will take damage from the small spores and lose its high RES bonus. | |
Second Half | |
Lv. 100 HP: 965084 |
Lv. 100 HP: 4025384 |
Mechanics: The Ruin Guard's weak point is located at the core of its head; hitting it with Aimed Shots or Charged Attacks can cause it to enter a Paralyzed state, significantly reducing its offensive pressure. Meanwhile, the Crab Tsar begins the battle with a Void Shield (multihit shield) that must be broken quickly to avoid massive DMG and the Corrosion effect. Once the shield is shattered, it will become Paralyzed and its RES will be greatly reduced, creating your primary damage window. | |
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Team 1: Mavuika/Arlecchino + Xilonen + Citlali + Kaedehara Kazuha/Bennett
Mavuika |
Xilonen |
Citlali |
Kaedehara Kazuha |
The first half strictly requires high-frequency Pyro and Electro, while also balancing Shielding and Crowd Control capabilities. Considering that the small Spores are easily dispersed by the Overloaded reaction, and the Primo Geovishap's mechanics have a relatively low threshold, the high burst DMG from Mavuika or Arlecchino can ensure a perfect clear. | |||
Team 2: Varka + Durin + Venti + Bennett/Nico
Varka |
Durin |
Venti |
Bennett |
For Anemo lineups, Varka's "Magic Guide" (Magical) system is the top choice; otherwise, any well-built team that fits the floor mechanics will suffice. | |||
Team 1: Nefer + Lauma + Columbina + Nilou
Nefer |
Lauma |
Columbina |
Nilou |
The premier choice is undoubtedly a complete Moonbloom (Lunar Bloom) system. Combined with the Ley Line Disorder DMG buffs and its perfect alignment with the boss's shield-breaking mechanics, this team is a flawless fit. | |||
Team 2: Zibai + Illuga + Columbina + Linnea
Zibai |
Illuga |
Columbina |
Linnea |
A Moon-Crystal (Lunar Crystallize) DPS team is also viable, but you must include a Dendro character to handle the boss mechanics. Once the mechanics are cleared, you can rotate normally to finish the floor, provided the Moon-Crystal team is fully built. | |||
Team 3: Skirk + Escoffier + Furina + Mona
Skirk |
Escoffier |
Furina |
Mona |
The Skirk team operates similarly to the Zibai team. However, it may suffer from some stat-scaling losses, so a high-investment team configuration is required to ensure a stable clear. | |||
In summary, the May cycle of the 6.5 Spiral Abyss heavily rewards players who can master the newer Lunar-based elemental reactions while maintaining traditional roles like shielding and crowd control. Ultimately, flexibility is your greatest asset—ensure your teams are built to handle the specific "check" mechanics of each floor rather than relying solely on brute force. Good luck, Travelers!
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