Spiral Abyss Character Usage Rankings & Analysis - Genshin 6.3

The Spiral Abyss, one of Genshin Impact’s endgame challenges, remains the ultimate test of team-building, character synergy, and mechanical execution. With every patch, the enemy lineup, blessings, and Ley Line Disorders shape the meta in subtle but impactful ways.

Based on the latest data from January 16, 2026 to February 16, 2026,  Version 6.3A, here’s an in-depth breakdown of the most used characters, the trends behind their popularity, and what the current Abyss environment is telling us about team composition priorities. It’s worth noting that character usage rates are primarily intended as a reference to help players make more informed team-building decisions.

Let’s take a closer look together.

 

Floor 12 Overview

Blessing of the Abyssal Moon:  Surgestrike Moon

When a character triggers a Lunar reaction (Lunar-Bloom, Lunar-Charged, or Lunar-Crystallize) on an opponent, a shockwave will be unleashed at the opponent's position, dealing True DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 3s.

Characters' Lunar reaction DMG increased by 50%.

Ley Line Disorder:

• First Half: The active character's Charged Attack DMG is increased by 75%.
• Second Half: Lunar Reaction DMG is increased by 75%.

This rotation features massive HP pools (2M-5M+ per boss, up to 375% inflated), tanky mechanics like Frostnight Scions (immediate enhanced state, 170% corresponding RES), Pipilpan Idol hats (300% Lunar-Charged vuln), and Knuckle Duckle ducks (auto-defeat after 10 Lunar-Charged). Lunar-true DMG + buffs demand Nod-Krai enablers for consistent reactions.

 

Usage Rankings – The Top Performers

S＋

Ranking	Character	Usage Rate
1	Ineffa	94.9%
2	Flins	94.6%
3	Columbina	87.5%
4	Furina	78.9%
5	Xilonen	73.5%

S

Ranking	Character	Usage Rate
1	Neuvillette	68.4%
2	Citlali	48%
3	Lauma	45.7%
4	Nefer	43.8%
5	Kaedehara Kazuha	41.7%
6	Escoffier	38.3%
7	Mavuika	37.2%

A

Ranking	Character	Usage Rate
1	Bennett	32.9%
2	Varesa	29.1%
3	Sucrose	29.1%
4	Durin	26%
5	Skirk	25.3%
6	Yelan	24.4%
7	Shougun	20.9%

 

 

What Makes These Characters Work?

Nod-Krai Characters Rule the Field

Nod-Krai characters like Ineffa, Flins, and Columbina lead S+ with 87-95% usage which is because the current meta provides the perfect environment for them to shine. Floor 12's bosses—Pipilpan Idol, Knuckle Duckle , and Frostnight Scions—make Lunar indispensable. Xilonen and Furina provide buffs/healing, enabling sustained reactions vs. multi-million HP pools.

Charged Attacks & Lunar Reactions Take Center Stage

First-half Charged Attack +75% elevates Neuvillette (68.4%, CA hypercarry) and Nefer (43.8%). Second-half Lunar +75% doubles down on Nod-Krai, shredding shields (e.g., 25% armor strip analogs) and mechanics. Kazuha/Sucrose (41.7%/29.1%) group for AoE true DMG procs. High RES bosses demand reaction focus over raw hits.

Interesting Outliers & Niche Performers

● Durin (26%)

A-tier debutant with massive flexibility in this Lunar meta. Durin seamlessly slots into Lunar-Charged teams around Nod-Krai DPS like Flins/Ineffa/Columbina, or as an off-field applicator providing reliable coverage for high-HP bosses (e.g., Knuckle Duckle ducks). His low-rank belies strong performance—expect him to climb with optimization.

● Sucrose (29.1%) – Grouping Queen

Tied A-tier with Varesa, Sucrose surges as the go-to Anemo for VV shred + EM sharing in Lunar teams. Essential for AoE true DMG procs on multi-wave adds (e.g., 12-3 Radiant beasts, Oprichniki mobs), she groups enemies perfectly for Flins/Columbina shockwaves—niche but irreplaceable in spread-out fights.

● Bennett (32.9%) – Stealth Powerhouse

A-tier staple with surging relevance in Lunar-hybrid teams. Bennett's ATK buff + healing shines in Floor 12's tanky fights (e.g., Pipilpan Idol weakening, Frostnight RES breaks), enabling Nod-Krai cores like Columbina to sustain true DMG shockwaves. His universal utility makes him a "must-have" despite not cracking S/S+.

 

Spiral Abyss Trends: What This Ranking Tells Us

• This round of Spiral Abyss data once again reinforces a familiar truth: the meta always follows the environment. Ineffa/Flins/Columbina’s near-95% S+ dominance, Durin’s versatile A-tier debut, and Bennett’s stealthy A-tier powerhouse status all stem from perfect alignment with Surgestrike Moon—Lunar-true DMG shockwaves (every 3s), Charged Attack +75% (first half), Lunar DMG +75% (second half), and mechanics like hat-breaking (300% Lunar-Charged on Pipilpan), duck auto-kills (10 Lunar procs on Knuckle), plus 2M-5M+ HP pools.
• For players, there’s no need to blindly chase “must-pull” characters. Focus on what the Abyss rewards—Nod-Krai Lunar lineups (e.g., Flins + Furina + Xilonen), Charged synergies (Neuvillette/Nefer hypercarries), and system-empowered picks outperform in context.

Curious how these top characters fit into actual team comps? Check out our [Genshin 6.3 Spiral Abyss Floor 12 Guide And Best Team Comps] for optimized lineups, synergy breakdowns, and tips to clear all three chambers perfectly.

 

Conclusion

The 6.3 Spiral Abyss highlights the importance of adapting to the current meta. This Abyss cycle clearly favors teams that can make the most of the new mechanics.  It’s less about raw character strength and more about how well a team fits the environment.

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