Genshin 5.8 Stygian Onslaught Guide | D6 To Get Weapon Skins!

Hello Travelers! Finding yourself with little to do during these Idle Days? Good news! A brand-new permanent game mode called "Stygian Onslaught" is coming!

Rewards include:
✦ Primogems, Dust of Enlightenment & Artifact Enhancement Materials
✦ Weapon Skins...and more!

To help you get started quickly after the update, we've prepared an overview of the rules in advance. Plus... How to get the exciting new weapon skins? Let's dive in!

Basic Rules

This game mode will be added in this update and features 6 Difficulty Levels (I–VI). Each challenge requires defeating 3 consecutive bosses. The initial boss lineup consists of Tenebrous Papilla: Shadow Void Transfiguration, Battle-Hardened Tent Tortoise: Thunderous Aegis, and Battle-Hardened Pipilpan Idol: Hundred Deceptions. Starting from Difficulty Level IV, players must form three teams with no overlapping characters to undertake the challenge.

Teams & Time Limit：

• Levels 1~3 Each Boss 10min. You can use a character more than once, and you can Co-Op by Matching.
• Levels 4~5 Each Boss 120s. You cannot use a character more than once.
• Level 6 Each Boss 120s. If total time is below 180s, you get a better reward.

Dust of Enlightenment is a new item that will be added to the game onceGenshin lmpact 5.7 goes live. This item can be used to re-roll artifactsubstats so that you can turn a mediocre artifact into a good one. You can also choose which substats you want to prioritize before re-rolling.

Artifact Rewards：You can choose an Artifact Domain and claim rewards from it via the following methods:

• After completing Level 3 or above, use Resin to claim reward once.

• Every phase there is a 10 day Burst Period, when you can spend an extra 20/40/60 Resin to claim 1/2/3 rewards.

For every 120 Resin spent via the 2nd method, you obtain 1 extra 5-star artifact, and after spending 1200 Resin, you will get an Artifact Reroll material.

Difficult Summary

For those seeking Primogems, clearing the D3 is straightforward, as enemies cap at Level 90 with no enhanced mechanics. Fractured D4 increases the challenge but allows Co-Op mode; if you cannot clear it solo, you can call for backup from experienced players to secure victory. Since the rewards include Dust of Enlightenment, it's worth pursuing. Fractured D5 offers the same rewards as Level IV but is solo-only, pitting you against Level 105 bosses with enhanced mechanics. However, if you aim to obtain the Weapon Skins, prepare for a significant challenge!

Simply put:

D3: Open world level difficulty and coop; timer 10 min, able to get all gems

D4: 11-1 abyss difficulty

D5: 12-3 abyss difficulty or slight higher

D6: even whales would struggle

 

D6 Rewards: Weapon Skins

Clearing the challenge rewards a full set of limited-time Weapon Skins, applicable to all weapon types and all elemental visual effects. Players can individually enable/disable these skins per character. Completing the stage within 180 seconds upgrades the skins to 5-Star quality, granting them enhanced visual effects.

*Note: These skins purely alter appearance and provide no stat bonuses or gameplay advantages, functioning similarly to Character Outfits.

For example. Observe how the recolored "The Unforged" greatsword perfectly complements Marvuika's aesthetic! This harmonious pairing is truly visually stunning.

 

Recommend Comps

Let's be honest: 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. Below are our recommended team compositions and key Constellations to help you claim the radiant Weapon Skins!

Floor 1	Floor 2	Floor 3
Tenebrous Papilla: Shadow Void Transfiguration	Battle-Hardened Tent Tortoise: Thunderous Aegis	Battle-Hardened Pipilpan Idol: Hundred Deceptions

For Chamber 1

Mechanical Adjustments (vs. Spiral Abyss)：

The Voidforce Shield durability has been increased to 150 units (Elemental DMG: -1 unit/hit, Nightmare DMG: -3 units/hit). Correspondingly, the shield break window is extended to 60 seconds (4× longer). Upon successful shield break, the boss suffers bonus HP loss equal to 15% of total Nightmare DMG dealt during the shield phase.

Critical Behavioral Change:
The Tenebrous Papilla now actively switches combat stances during the shield phase instead of remaining stationary. Players attempting Difficulty D5-6 must prioritize evasion mechanics to avoid team wipes before breaking the shield.

Strategic Note:
While the 60-second shield window seems generous, the total challenge duration remains 120 seconds. Optimal clearance requires DPS characters fulfilling at least one of these criteria:

• ⚡ High Attack Frequency
• 🌑 Nightmare DMG Specialization

Recommended Team Compositions:

D6 Recommended Teams
(M2S1)	(M6S6)	(M2S1)	(M6S6)
(M6S6)	(M2S1)	(M2S1)	(M6S6)
D1-D5

Energy Management Tips:

When fielding Citlali, note she starts combat with zero Energy. To resolve this critical energy deficiency:

1. Prioritize funneling all Energy Particles to Citlali during initial rotations
2. Weapon Recommendation: Equip Favonius Warbow or Sacrificial Bow for enhanced energy regeneration via their passive effects

For Chamber 2

Critical Mechanic:

After taking a certain number of attacks, it will deploy a "Thunderthorn Ward": Attacks against it will be reflected onto nearby characters. The Ward can be broken by using Elemental Reactions to drain the Ward of Electro.

Due to turbulence in the Ley Lines, the deployment progress of the "Thunderthorn Ward" will increase more rapidly, but it will also gradually recede over time. Meanwhile, the Electro contained within the "Thunderthorn Ward" will be significantly boosted.

• Located at the bottom-right of its HP bar
• +3 charge per hit received | -4 charge per second
• At 30 charge: Activates Electro Shield (unavoidable for most teams)

Shield Phase Dangers:

• Reflected DMG: Hundreds of DMG per attack
• High-Frequency Lightning Strikes: Delayed AoE attacks (1,000-2,000 DMG per strike). D5-D6 Tip: Prioritize survival over DPS

Break Opportunity
Successfully breaking the shield: Stuns the boss for 15 seconds and Resets charge cycle.

Team Building Solutions

Opt for either strategy:

1. Infrequent Attacks: Avoid triggering shield
2. High-Frequency Elemental Application (Pyro/Cryo/Dendro) + Strong Sustain

Recommended Teams:

D6 Recommended Teams
(M6S6)	(M2S1)	(M2S1)	(M6S6)
(M6S6)	(M2S1)	(M2S1)	(M6S1)
(M6S6)	(M2S1)	(M6S6)	(M6S6)
(M2S1)	(M6S6)	(M6S6)	(M6S6)
D1-D5

For Chamber 3

Battle-Hardened Pipilpan Idol: Hundred Deceptions Mechanic Guide

Core Mechanic: Tricky Hats

• Creates 3 swapping hats to conceal its true body
• Only the correct hat takes damage (identifiable by mustache + lightning VFX)
• Fake hats serve as visual decoys

Hat Properties

• HP = 40% of Pippipan's Max HP
• All-Element RES: 135%; Hydro/Electro Weakness: 10% RES
• Hat Defeat Effect: Deals bonus HP DMG to Pippipan = 30% of Electro/Hydro DMG received and Reveals true body + stuns for 15s (All RES ↓90%)

Optimal Counter: Electro-Charged/Lunar-Charged

Suspends hat movement for identification. 300% DMG Bonus against hats. Special Energy Accumulation: Converts to extra HP loss

Team Building Mandate

• Required Elements: Hydro + Electro
• Reaction Focus: Prioritize consistent Electro-Charged triggers

D6 Recommended Teams
(M6S6)	(M2S1)	(M2S1)	(M2S6)
(M6S6)	(M2S1)	(M6S1)	(M6S1)
(M6S1)	(M6S6)	(M2S6)	(M6S6)
D1-D5

 

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Conclusion

This cycle's challenges are significantly more accessible than the inaugural edition! With flexible reaction options for Stages 1 & 2, and only Stage 3 (Pippipan) demanding strict Lunar-Charged focus, team diversity shines.

Securing the luminous special-edition weapon skins requires well-invested C6 DPS characters, while supports need only their essential Constellations unlocked. With this preparation, clearing the challenge becomes achievable!

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