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As the Genshin Impact meta changes with each update, players eagerly anticipate changes in the Spiral Abyss, the game's endgame challenge that pushes their teams to the limit. Version 4.2 has introduced a shift in the meta, with fan-driven charts and surveys shedding light on the most popular characters and teams dominating Floor 12. Let's take a look into the data and explore the dynamics of the Genshin Impact 4.2 Spiral Abyss meta.
Character Usage Trends: Neuvillette, Furina, and Kazuha Take Center Stage
The usage rates of characters in Spiral Abyss Floor 12, as reported by Akasha Data, reveal intriguing shifts in the meta. Neuvillette emerges as the most popular character, boasting an impressive 88.6% usage rate, closely followed by the versatile Furina at 86.7%. Kazuha, with a 74.7% usage rate, secures the third spot, showcasing the dominance of Hydro and Anemo characters in the current meta. Notably, Baizhu complements Furina effectively, securing the fourth position with a 73.3% usage rate.
The top four characters also form the core of the most used team in Spiral Abyss, boasting a formidable 53.2% usage rate.
Bennett's Unusual Drop
In an unexpected turn of events, the reliable healer and buffer Bennett finds himself outside the top 10 for the first time in a while. Despite his prowess, Bennett sits at the 13th rank with a 35.2% usage rate. However, he remains the third most popular 4-star unit, indicating that while the meta may shift, Bennett's utility is still valued by players.
The Top 5 Most Popular Teams in Genshin Impact 4.2 Spiral Abyss
A comprehensive survey of over 113,610 players yields insights into the most popular teams in Spiral Abyss Floor 12. The dominance of new Fontaine characters, Neuvillette and Furina, is evident in the following top five teams:
Neuvillette + Kazuha + Baizhu + Furina (Usage rate: 53.2%)
Alhaitham + Nahida + Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu (Usage rate: 29.5%)
Tighnari + Yae Miko + Zhongli + Nahida (Usage rate: 17.5%)
Kauzha + Kokomi + Yelan + Furina (Usage rate: 16.5%)
Alhaitham + Yae Miko + Zhongli + Nahida (Usage rate: 14.4%)
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The data from version 4.2 highlights the prominence of new characters like Neuvillette and Furina, the impact of team synergy, and the dynamic nature of player preferences. The Spiral Abyss remains a playground for experimentation, where teams and characters rise and fall in popularity based on their effectiveness in the constantly changing meta of Genshin Impact.
