The Spiral Abyss for Genshin Impact’s version 5.6 debuted on May 16, 2025, introducing players to new adversaries and bosses. Surprisingly, this iteration is more straightforward compared to previous versions, allowing players to conquer it with a diverse roster of characters, including Escoffier, Kinich, Mavuika, Neuvillette, Emilie, Varesa, and Arlecchino.
Insights into character usage rates during this version of Spiral Abyss have been shared by @hxg_diluc, incorporating data from players who have navigated all floors of the new challenge. This article highlights the ten characters that have emerged as the most favored, as determined by player surveys within the 5.6 Spiral Abyss.
Top 10 Characters in Genshin Impact Version 5.6 Spiral Abyss
According to user @hxg_diluc, the character and team usage statistics for the 5.6 Spiral Abyss were compiled from a substantial sample of 115,521 players. Here are the top ten characters, paired with their respective usage rates:
- Furina – 88.9%
- Kinich – 80.4%
- Mavuika – 79.6%
- Xilonen – 74.4%
- Emilie – 73.3%
- Bennett – 71.9%
- Neuvillette – 68%
- Escoffier – 66.7%
- Citlali – 64.1%
- Kaedehara Kazuha – 53.9%
Leading the pack is Furina, with an impressive 88.9% usage rate. While she may struggle against the Lava Dragon Statue Boss in the latter section of Floor 12, her capability to inflict significant damage and provide team buffs through her Elemental Burst solidifies her value in many compositions.
Next in popularity is Kinich, a character from Natlan, recognized for his effectiveness against bosses and enemies in the latter half of Floor 12. The ongoing Ley Line Disorder enhances his damage output, making him a top choice among players.
In third and fourth place are Mavuika and Xilonen, both versatile in team compositions across both halves of the Abyss. Mavuika stands out as one of the best DPS characters, while Xilonen excels in support, providing damage reduction and healing options.
With the current Abyss enhancing the Elemental Skill potency of Dendro characters, Emilie follows closely with a usage rate of 73.3%. Not far behind her is Bennett, a reliable Pyro character known for healing and boosting attack capabilities, with a 71.9% usage rate.
Ranking seventh is Neuvillette, a Hydro DPS unit, used by 68% of players. Closely following him is Escoffier, the newly introduced Cryo off-field DPS character, who benefits significantly from the enhancements in Spiral Abyss 5.6. Rounding out the top ten are Citlali, who offers Cryo shielding, and Kazuha, a premier support unit lauded for facilitating Elemental reactions across various team setups.