Top Genshin Impact Characters for Spiral Abyss 5.1

The recent update to Genshin Impact’s 5.1 Spiral Abyss introduced a fresh lineup of adversaries. Shortly after, data revealing character usage trends in this new version was shared by @hxg_diluc on their X account, a popular source for Genshin Impact insights. The arrival of the new 5-star exclusive character, Xilonen, has apparently influenced players’ character selections in this endgame content iteration.

It is important to note that this information may evolve, as it was compiled only days after the 5.1 Spiral Abyss went live. Nonetheless, it provides valuable insights for players facing challenges in this content, especially since the 5.1 Abyss favors characters with DEF scaling and Geo teams, particularly due to the numerous elite foes and bosses equipped with Geo shields in the latter parts of the content.

This article will explore some of the most favored characters within Genshin Impact’s 5.1 Spiral Abyss.

Top Characters in Genshin Impact 5.1 Spiral Abyss

Here’s a summary of the most utilized characters in the 5.1 Spiral Abyss from Genshin Impact, based on statistics from @hxg_diluc on X:

S.No.	Character Name	Usage Rate Percentage
1	Furina	89.5%
2	Zhongli	82.3%
3	in Xilon	81.8%
4	Neuvillette	78%
5	Kazuha	70.4%
6	Bennett	65%
7	ship	57.6%
8	Harlequin	51.5%
9	Chiori	47.8%
10	Yelan	45.6%
11	Nahida	41.4%
12	Baizhu	37.8%
13	Xiangling	34.4%
14	Kinich	31.4%
15	Xingqiu	30%
16	Raiden Shogun	29.7%
17	Emilie	29.6%
18	Alhaitham	26.1%
19	Shinobu Kuki	23.1%
20	Wriothesley	22.7%

Based on this gathered information, it is evident that Hydro Archon Furina continues to dominate as the most favored character in the Genshin Impact 5.1 Spiral Abyss, boasting an impressive usage rate of 89.5%. She also ranked as the top character in the previous iteration, 5.0 Spiral Abyss. Furina excels as a support character, delivering a significant damage increase to allies while also dealing considerable off-field Hydro damage via her Elemental Skill.

Zhongli holds the prestigious second place among characters, with an impressive usage rate of 82.3%. As the Geo Archon, Zhongli offers an exceptionally robust shield that not only protects but also diminishes the resistance of nearby enemies.

Just behind, Xilonen stands as the third most employed character in Genshin Impact’s 5.1 Spiral Abyss, showcasing a strong 81.8% usage rate. This performance is particularly noteworthy given her recent release. Xilonen has demonstrated exceptional support capabilities that have even outpaced Kazuha in popularity this version, as she significantly lowers enemy resistance to enhance team performance.

Neuvillette and Kazuha were also among the top five utilized characters in the Genshin Impact 5.1 Spiral Abyss. (Image via HoYoverse)

In addition to the leading trio, Neuvillette and Kazuha maintain their presence within the top five characters, exhibiting usage rates of 78% and 70.4%, respectively. Both characters shine brightly in their specialized roles.

Neuvillette excels as a DPS, capable of inflicting substantial damage on both single targets and groups of adversaries, while Kazuha is known for his crowd control abilities and providing valuable boosts to elemental damage, coupled with lowering enemy resistance.

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