Spiral Abyss Guide and Best Characters in Genshin Impact

Spiral Abyss Guide and Best Characters in Genshin Impact

This is our guide for Spiral Abyss in Genshin Impact. Read on to learn about Spiral Abyss's gameplay mechanics, the best teams for Abyss as well as the available rewards.

Last updated on Sep 09, 2026 at 12:00 by SoraHoshina
1.

What is the Spiral Abyss?

Spiral Abyss is an endgame mode available in Genshin Impact facing you off against Abyssal Corridor and Abyssal Moon, consisting of a total of 12 floors. This mode is only available for solo, and you can complete it to earn rewards such as Primogems and Mora.

1.1.

How to Unlock Spiral Abyss?

To unlock Spiral Abyss, players must be at least Adventure Rank 20 or above. Once the requirement is fulfilled, head to the Domain located in Musk Reef. After interacting with the Domain for the first time, the Domain will serve as another Teleport Waypoint for fast exploration.

2.

Abyss Corridor and the Abyssal Moon Spire

Genshin Impact Spiral Abyss

Spiral Abyss are divided into two parts: The "Abyss Corridor" (floors 1-8) and the "Abyssal Moon Spire" (floors 9-12). You need to complete all 8 floors of Abyss Corridor to unlock the Abyssal Moon Spire, as this show that your teams are ready to face off more challenging enemies.

The Abyss Corridor's rewards can only be collected once after completing all the objectives, but the Abyssal Moon Spire's rewards reset on the 16th of each month, which will also cause a new period of Blessing of the Abyssal Moon to begin.

3.

Combat Bonuses and Restrictions

There are quite a few number of restrictions players need to know before entering the Spiral Abyss:

  • Consuming foods or using any potions
  • Changing party members after entering the challenge
  • Changing artifacts or weapons for any character after entering the challenge
  • Leveling or ascending characters after entering any battle
3.1.

Ley Line Disorders

Genshin Impact Ley Line Disorder

Each floors in Spiral Abyss has a different buff called Ley Line Disorders, it may provide buffs to the team, debuffs to enemies, or both. Creating a team centralized around the Ley Line Disorders will give you more advantage to win the battle.

3.2.

Divergence

Genshin Impact Divergence

From floor 1 to 4, you only need to use a single team consisting of maximum 4 party members as these are the beginner stage for you to test out Spiral Abyss. Starting from floor 5 until 12, you need to create 2 teams to challenge two different chambers of a single stage. The same character cannot be used in both teams.

3.3.

Benediction of the Abyss

Genshin Impact Benediction Of The Abyss

Before starting the challenge in each chamber, players must choose a single Benediction of the Abyss out of three. It is a buff that will assist you in the battle. Keep in mind that there are 3 types of Benediction of the Abyss in the Spiral Abyss, and you can see it at the bottom of the cards:

  • Effective this floor: The given buff will last until entering the next floor
  • Effective this chamber: The given buff will last until entering the next chamber
  • Effective immediately: The given buff will take effect instantly after being chosen
3.4.

Blessing of the Abyssal Moon

Genshin Impact Blessing of the Abyssal Moon

Spiral Abyss (Abyssal Moon Spire) floor 9 to 12 will have a monthly reset on the 16th, and that includes the global buff given called Blessing of the Abyssal Moon. This buff will apply throughout the entire month, in all floors.

4.

Spiral Abyss Rewards

There are a range of rewards available from Spiral Abyss with the main rewards being the challenge rewards available which grant Primogems, Materials, and Artifacts.

The most notable rewards may be the free 4-star standard characters: Xiangling and Collei. Xiangling can be obtained after completing Floor 3, Chamber 3. While Collei will be available after completing Floor 4, Chamber 3.

4.1.

Challenge Rewards for Chamber's Bounty and Star's Bounty

Genshin Impact Spiral Abyss Reward

There are 2 different rewards you can obtain by completing each chamber and accumulate the stars:

  • Chamber's Bounty: Players can get this reward after clearing each chamber for the first time
  • Star's Bounty: Collect enough Abyssal Stars in each chamber to get the rewards from Star's Bounty
4.2.

Total Rewards for Spiral Abyss

Spiral Abyss Rewards
Abyss Corridor Primogem x2,400
Domain Reliquary: Tier I x3
Xiangling x1
Collei x1
Northlander Polearm Billet x1
Domain Reliquary: Tier II x5
Mora x660,000
Adventurer's Experience x126
Mystic Enhancement Ore x108
Domain Reliquary: Tier III
Wanderer's Advice x168
Abyssal Moon Spire Primogem x800
Domain Reliquary: Tier I x4
Domain Reliquary: Tier II x8
Hero's Wit x24
Mora 585,000
Adventurer's Experience x42
Mystic Enhancement Ore x72
5.

Changelog

  • 09 Sep. 2026: Guide added.
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