Stygian Onslaught Character Usage Rankings & Analysis - Genshin 6.1

Hello Travelers! The 6.1 Stygian Onslaught rewards smart strategies over raw damage. Success depends on understanding boss mechanics, timing shield breaks, and leveraging character strengths. Top-tier supports further boost team performance with off-field buffs, making well-prepared, coordinated teams the real key to dominating this challenging content.

Drawing from the latest data between October and December 2025 (Version 6.1), here’s a closer look at the most-used characters, what’s driving their popularity, and how the current Stygian meta is shaping team-building trends.

 

N6 Overview: Herra, Lightkeeper and Frost Operative

D6 poses a significant challenge. It requires three fully independent teams (no shared characters) capable of defeating bosses each possessing over ten million HP. This demands considerable investment, placing it firmly within reach of dedicated players with well-developed rosters.

The Luna II Stygian Onslaught features three tough bosses: Frostnight Herra, who gains high RES in Gloomveiled and absorbs the main damage Element; Lightkeeper, who revives once and must be defeated with Ascendant Gleam; and Frost Operative, who applies Bond of Life when Shielded, requiring precise Shield breaks.

In 6.1 Stygian Onslaught, Phase 1 favors Lunar Reaction or Physical teams. Burning Reactions work well against Pyro attachments. Phase 2 requires full Ascendant Gleam teams. Phase 3 revolves around managing Bond of Life. Shields help mitigate damage, but careful HP management is essential.

Usage Rankings – The Top Performers

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Ranking	Character	Usage Rate
1	Furina	90.6%
2	Arlecchino	89.1%
3	Ineffa	87.7%
4	Flins	85.8%
5	Xilonen	85.6%
6	Bennett	85.4%
7	Citlali	83.1%
8	Nefer	81.7%
9	Mavuika	77.3%
10	Lauma	76.7%

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Ranking	Character	Usage Rate
11	Escoffier	69.8%
12	Skirk	59.6%
13	Yelan	52.5%
14	Neuvillette	50.6%
15	Aino	47.2%
16	Nahida	44.9%
17	Kazuha	40.9%
18	Zhongli	39.8%

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Ranking	Character	Usage Rate
19	Nilou	25.9%
20	Xingqiu	25.5%
21	Sucrose	24.9%
22	Chasca	24.1%
23	Iansan	22.3%
24	Shenhe	20.9%

What Makes These Characters Work?

Bond of Life

In Chamber 3, the boss is Veteran Frost Operative. Mourning Echoes applies Bond of Life to all characters while shielded, causing continuous HP loss and amplified damage. This mechanic is exactly what makes Arlecchino so dominant—he can convert Bond of Life into massive personal damage, turning a dangerous debuff into a core DPS tool. Because of this perfect synergy, his usage rate skyrockets in this fight, earning the boss the nickname “Arlecchino-specific monster.” For players looking forward to his 6.1 rerun, LDShop offers great deals on Genesis Crystals and top-ups, making it a perfect chance to pull him and fully capitalize on his strength.

Full Ascendant Gleam

Nod-Krai characters see extremely high usage due to their unique Lunar Reaction mechanics and synergy with Full Ascendant Gleam. In Phase 1, Lunar Reaction attacks count as six hits against the boss’s shield, making shield-breaking exceptionally fast. In Phase 2, when the Wild Hunt is struck with Ascendant Gleam-enhanced abilities, both red and gray HP are reduced simultaneously, giving Nod-Krai characters a natural advantage in maximizing damage efficiency.

Teams without full Ascendant Gleam only convert 65% of damage to gray HP, whereas full Gleam boosts this to 90%, highlighting why Nod-Krai characters dominate this fight. They perfectly exploit the boss mechanics for rapid and efficient DPS.

Top Support

Furina remains one of the most widely used supports in both the Spiral Abyss and Stygian Onslaught due to her versatility and elemental utility. She fits into a wide range of teams and is considered a top-tier damage-boosting support for main DPS like Neuvillette, Skirk, and other key carries. Her Hydro abilities trigger off-field elemental reactions, enabling Freeze, Bloom, and Vaporize while buffing allies, making her indispensable for maximizing team damage and explaining her consistently high usage rate.

Interesting Outliers & Niche Performers

• Ineffa

Support character Ineffa has been making waves thanks to her insane performance. Her one-of-a-kind elemental conversion and team-wide buffing make her an instant top-tier support, and players are buzzing with anticipation for her rerun banner. With Furina’s rerun dropping at the same time, Ineffa’s popularity and usage are getting an extra boost, making her impossible to ignore in the current meta.

• Zhongli & Kazuha

Players have come up with a clever Anemo Swirl strategy led by Captain Jean, using crowd control and Swirl reactions to clear mobs quickly. This playstyle naturally revives the usage of characters like Zhongli, who provides strong shields and interruption resistance, and Kazuha, who boosts elemental damage, creating a smooth team synergy that adapts to the current meta.

Stygian Onslaught Trends: What This Ranking Tells Us

Mechanics > Raw DPS. The bosses in this cycle demand teams that can trigger specific mechanics rather than simply having the highest damage output.

Reaction‑ and Element‑centric teams dominate. Because of shields, immunities, and HP phases, teams built around strong elemental reactions (especially those that can exploit shield phases or multi‑hit counts) are favoured.

Support/Hybrid utility has risen in value. Characters who can facilitate mechanics (enable reaction counts, buff rotation speed, handle debuffs) are increasingly vital. Versatility wins.

Curious how these top characters fit into actual team comps? Check out our [Genshin 6.1 Luna II Stygian Onslaught Guide] for optimized lineups, synergy breakdowns, and tips to clear all three chambers perfectly.

Conclusion

The 6.1 Stygian Onslaught shows that team flexibility and mechanics matter more than raw damage. Characters who can trigger reactions, break shields efficiently, or handle boss-specific debuffs see the highest usage. Success depends on smart compositions tailored to each chamber, highlighting a meta where strategy and synergy outweigh pure power.

If you’re aiming to snag these top-tier characters or get ready for upcoming banners, LDShop provides discounted Genesis Crystals and game top-ups to stretch your Primogems further. Stock up today and assemble the Stygian-ready teams you need—without breaking the bank.