You can beat Floor 12 in 2025 by making teams with strong elemental reactions. Each chamber has its own rules. Good team building is very important. You must pick characters that match the buffs and enemies. The best teams use Hydro, Pyro, and Electro reactions. These reactions help you clear fast and do more damage. Look at the table below to see the top teams players use now.
| Team Composition | Characters Included | Key Features and Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Mavuika Melt Team | Mavuika, Citlali, Bennett, Xilonen | Uses Melt reactions. Works well with Pyro and Hydro buffs. Good for bosses and groups of enemies. |
| Electro-Charged Team | Neuvillette, Furina, Kaedehara Kazuha, Ororon | Uses Hydro and Electro buffs. Makes strong Electro-Charged reactions. Has crowd control and buffs. |
| 4-Star Overload Team | Ororon, Chevreuse, Bennett, Xiangling | Focuses on Overload reactions. Uses only 4-star characters. Balanced for damage and staying alive. |
| Premium Overload Team | Mavuika, Chevreuse, Bennett, Ororon | Does high damage with Overload reactions. Has strong buffs and good elemental teamwork. |
Try to get the most stars for better rewards. This helps you move forward faster. GENSHINGO's abyss guides can help you choose the best teams and plans.
Spiral Abyss Guide - Team Comps
Hydro Buff Teams
Hydro buff teams are very strong right now. These teams help you make big reactions and control fights. Hydro characters like Xingqiu, Kokomi, Yelan, and Furina put Hydro on enemies fast. This helps you break shields. You should use them with Electro or Cryo characters for better reactions.
| Team Role | Characters Included | Key Strategy / Buff Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Lunar-Charged Reaction Team | Ineffa, Xingqiu, Fischl, Kokomi | Make big Lunar-Charged damage with Hydro and Electro reactions |
| Freeze/AoE Control Team | Ayaka, Shenhe, Kazuha, Mona | Freeze enemies to stop them, Hydro keeps freeze going |
You can try teams like Skirk, Furina, Yelan, and Escoffier too. These teams use Hydro to keep reactions happening and beat enemies fast. Kokomi and Mona heal your team and give extra buffs. Use Hydro to break Pyro shields and keep reaction damage high. Many players use Hydro with Cryo or Electro to freeze or Electro-Charge enemies.
Tip: Hydro resonance gives your team 25% more HP. This helps your team live longer and helps HP-scaling characters.
Plunge Buff Teams
Plunge buff teams are great for the second part of Floor 12. The game gives a 75% damage buff for Nightsoul skills. You should pick characters who use plunge attacks or get this buff.
- Mavuika, Xilonen, Citlali, and Bennett work well together.
- Ororon, Chevreuse, Furina, and Varesa are also good for plunge teams.
- Pyro AoE characters like Mavuika and Xiangling clear groups fast.
- Olorun or Citlali make your runs easier.
- Cryo-Pyro teams are still popular and help you get all 36 stars.
Focus on burst damage and fast swaps. Plunge teams use the buff to beat enemies quickly. You can mix Pyro, Cryo, and Hydro for better results.
F2P Options
You do not need only 5-star characters for Floor 12. Many 4-star characters work well in the spiral abyss. You can make good teams with free or easy characters.
- Xiangling and Bennett give strong Pyro damage and healing.
- Xingqiu and Barbara put Hydro on enemies and heal.
- Kaeya and Rosaria give Cryo and support.
- Fischl and Lisa do Electro damage and give energy.
- Diona gives shields and healing.
You can use Xiangling, Bennett, Xingqiu, and Barbara for Vaporize. Kaeya, Rosaria, and Diona help you freeze enemies with Hydro. These teams help you control fights and break shields. Focus on fast elemental skills and big bursts. This helps you keep up with Floor 12's speed.
Note: Cryo and Hydro are very important for F2P teams. They let you freeze enemies and keep your team safe while doing damage.
Elemental Synergy
Elemental synergy is the main way to clear Floor 12. You should use elements that make strong reactions. Pyro and Hydro make Vaporize, which gives more damage. Cryo and Hydro freeze enemies and help you control fights. Electro and Hydro make Electro-Charged for more AoE damage.
- Hu Tao (Pyro), Xingqiu (Hydro), and Bennett (Pyro) make a strong Vaporize team.
- Ayaka (Cryo), Mona (Hydro), and Shenhe (Cryo) keep enemies frozen.
- Fischl (Electro) and Kokomi (Hydro) make Electro-Charged reactions.
Always bring a healer or shielder to stay safe. Hydro and Cryo teams freeze enemies and stop damage. Pyro and Hydro teams do lots of burst damage. GENSHINGO's team building guides say to use teams with good damage, healing, and reactions.
Tip: Use grouping characters like Kazuha to pull enemies together. This lets you hit more enemies with your reactions and bursts.
Chamber Breakdown
Chamber 1
You start Chamber 1 with two waves in each half. The first half has Fatui Cryo Cicin Mages and a Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker. The second half has Ruin machines and a Perpetual Mechanical Array. Watch out for shield mechanics, especially from the Spiritspeaker. This enemy can make barriers that block your hits. Pyro AoE moves help you melt the four phantoms fast. After the phantoms are gone, focus on the Spiritspeaker. Use Pyro or Electro to break shields quickly.
| Half | Wave | Enemy Types |
|---|---|---|
| First Half | 1 | 2 Fatui Cryo Cicin Mage |
| First Half | 2 | 1 Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker |
| Second Half | 1 | 1 Ruin Scout, 1 Ruin Defender |
| Second Half | 2 | 1 Perpetual Mechanical Array |
Go into each wave with your bursts ready. This helps you beat enemies before they make shields. If you see the Void Ward or Electro Wayob, use Hydro or Cryo to break their defenses. Keep your energy full between waves. Swap your characters often to recharge energy and get ready for the next fight.
Tip: Use grouping skills to pull enemies together. This lets you hit more targets with your bursts and reactions.
Chamber 2
Chamber 2 checks if you can break shields and handle bosses. In the first half, you fight two Abyss Mages—one Cryo and one Pyro. After that, you face an Abyss Lector and two Hydro Abyss Mages. These enemies use shields that block your attacks. Anemo characters like Kazuha or Sucrose can swirl elements and help break shields. Hydro applicators like Xingqiu or Yelan keep Hydro damage going and help control the fight.
| Phase | Enemy Mechanics and Boss Phases | Recommended Strategy and Characters |
|---|---|---|
| First Half | - Two Abyss Mages (Cryo and Pyro) | Use Anemo to swirl elements. Use Hydro applicators for sustained damage. |
| First Half | - Abyss Lector with two Hydro Abyss Mages | Shields block attacks and slow progress. |
| Second Half | - Golden Wolflord boss fight | Use Geo characters like Arataki Itto or Ningguang. |
The Golden Wolflord starts with strong resistance. You must destroy three wolf heads using Geo attacks. After you break the heads, the boss gets weak. Geo characters like Ningguang or Itto help you finish this part fast. Keep your bursts ready before the boss goes invincible. Use skills to recharge energy and get ready for the next attack.
Note: If you have trouble breaking shields, bring characters who apply elements fast.
Chamber 3
Chamber 3 is the hardest part of Floor 12. Enemies here use shields that block elemental energy and stop you from using Ultimates. You must break these shields with Pyro or Electro attacks. When the shield is up, enemies absorb elemental energy. This stops your Ultimates and makes enemies stronger. Use all your Ultimates before the shield shows up. After the shield is active, use skills and normal attacks to break it.
- Shields block elemental energy and stop Ultimates.
- Pyro or Electro attacks break shields the fastest.
- Enemies get stronger while shielded.
- Use Ultimates before shields appear.
- Some enemies, like Construction Specialist Mek, can be paralyzed with special moves (Furina's Ousia attack).
- Bosses may change forms and use new attacks.
- Strong attacks can defeat your characters in one hit.
- Good timing and using the right elements are important.
Watch for boss changes. Some bosses change shape and use new moves. Learn their patterns and dodge big attacks. Use Pyro and Electro skills to break shields fast. If you have Furina, use her Ousia attack to paralyze Mek enemies. Always keep your team healthy and ready to swap. Use your bursts and skills at the right time to survive and clear the chamber.
Alert: Use all your bursts before shields show up. If you wait too long, you lose your strongest attacks until you break the shield.
Advanced Tips
Time Management
You need to watch the timer in every chamber. Floor 12 gives you only a few minutes to clear each half. Start each fight with your bursts ready. Use your strongest attacks early to clear waves fast. If you see enemies spread out, use grouping skills to bring them together. This saves time and helps you hit more targets. Always plan your rotations so you do not waste seconds swapping between characters.
Tip: Check the enemy list before you start. This helps you plan which skills to use first.
Shield Breaking
Many enemies on Floor 12 use shields. You must break these shields quickly to keep your run on track. Use the right elements for each shield. Pyro breaks Cryo shields. Hydro breaks Pyro shields. Electro and Geo can help with special shields. Bring characters who can apply these elements fast. If you see a shield, focus all your attacks on that enemy until it breaks.
| Shield Type | Best Element to Break |
|---|---|
| Cryo | Pyro |
| Pyro | Hydro |
| Hydro | Electro/Cryo |
Elemental Reactions
Elemental reactions give you the most damage in Floor 12. You should always try to trigger reactions like Vaporize, Melt, or Electro-Charged. Use characters who can apply elements quickly. Plan your skill order so you get the best reaction every time. Practice your rotations to make reactions happen faster.
Note: Grouping enemies makes reactions hit more targets. This helps you clear waves faster.
Common Mistakes
Many players make the same mistakes on Floor 12. They forget to use bursts before shields appear. They use the wrong element for breaking shields. Some players do not watch the timer and run out of time. Others forget to heal or shield their team. You should avoid these mistakes by planning your team and practicing your skill order.
- Use bursts before shields appear.
- Bring the right elements for each chamber.
- Watch the timer and move quickly.
- Heal or shield your team often.
If you follow these tips, you will get more stars and better rewards.
Rewards and Reset
Primogem Rewards
You earn Primogems every time you clear a chamber in Floor 12. Each chamber gives you up to 3 stars. For every star, you get 50 Primogems. If you clear all three chambers with 9 stars, you receive a total of 150 Primogems for Floor 12. This reward helps you save for new characters or weapons.
| Stars Earned | Primogems Rewarded |
|---|---|
| 3 | 50 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 9 | 150 |
You also get Mora and other upgrade materials. These rewards help you level up your team faster. If you want to get the most out of the Spiral Abyss, aim for all 9 stars on Floor 12.
Tip: Try to clear Floor 12 every cycle. You can collect Primogems twice each month.
Abyss Reset
The Spiral Abyss resets two times every month. The first reset happens on the 1st day. The second reset happens on the 16th day. After each reset, you can earn all the rewards again. This means you have two chances every month to get Primogems and other prizes.
- Reset Dates: 1st and 16th of each month
- Rewards refresh after each reset
- You can try new teams and improve your score
Clearing Floor 12 helps you progress in Genshin Impact. You get more resources and can build stronger teams. Many top players use the Abyss to test new characters and strategies.
Note: The Spiral Abyss is one of the best ways to earn free Primogems. Do not miss your chance to claim these rewards!
You can beat Floor 12 if you pick teams with good elemental reactions and break shields quickly. Change your plan for each chamber and pay attention to how enemies move. Try out different team combos and practice switching your characters.
Remember: Beating Floor 12 gives you Primogems and helps make your teams stronger.
Keep trying new tactics and stay ready to change. You will get better rewards and move forward faster in Genshin Impact.
FAQ
What is the best element for breaking shields on Floor 12?
You should use Pyro for Cryo shields and Hydro for Pyro shields. Electro works well for Hydro shields. Always match your element to the shield type for fast results.
Can I clear Floor 12 with only 4-star characters?
Yes, you can clear Floor 12 with 4-star teams. Use Xiangling, Bennett, Xingqiu, and Barbara for strong reactions. Focus on fast elemental skills and healing to stay alive.
How do I prepare my team before entering Floor 12?
Make sure your characters have full energy for their bursts. Equip the best artifacts and weapons you have. Level up talents for more damage. Practice your rotations so you can use skills quickly.
Why do I keep running out of time in the chambers?
You may need to group enemies better or use faster reactions. Start each wave with your bursts ready. Use skills that hit many enemies at once. Watch the timer and move quickly between fights.
What rewards do I get for clearing Floor 12?
You earn up to 150 Primogems for 9 stars. You also get Mora and upgrade materials. These rewards help you build stronger teams and wish for new characters.
Note: Clear Floor 12 every reset to maximize your rewards.
