Hyperbloom has long been a staple team archetype in Genshin Impact—especially following the introduction of Dendro. But as power creep surges in recent patches and more support-focused characters like Escoffier enter the fray, many players are wondering: is Hyperbloom still viable? Or has it been left behind?

Zajef breaks down the current state of Hyperbloom in Version 5.5 and explains why it remains one of the best archetypes—even in a meta dominated by new damage monsters like Mavika, Neuvillette, and Varesa.

Hyperbloom vs. Meta Powerhouses

Despite significant meta shifts, Hyperbloom remains untouched by overlap with top-tier carries like Mavika and Neuvillette. These characters do not share core team members with traditional Hyperbloom setups. Units like Raiden Shogun, Yelan, Nahida, and Kuki Shinobu are nowhere near the best teams for Mavika or Neuvillette, meaning Hyperbloom remains a resource-efficient team option even as the bar for damage climbs higher.

Zajef emphasizes that Hyperbloom was so powerful during its prime, it continues to perform well even after power creep. Players who build into it properly still see incredible returns, and for many, it remains the best way to clear content without relying on ultra-limited or newly released characters.

Strong Units, No Overlap

Another advantage? Hyperbloom’s best teams don’t use the most in-demand characters. While other meta teams constantly battle for Furina, Bennett, or Xianyun, Hyperbloom teams revolve around:

Raiden Shogun or Kuki Shinobu (as the trigger)
Nahida (the Dendro applicator)
Yelan or Xingqiu (for Hydro)
A flex slot for survivability or buffs

This means Hyperbloom can comfortably exist alongside your strongest teams, making it a valuable second or third Abyss team.

Sub-Optimal Hyperbloom Still Works

Even sub-optimal Hyperbloom variations, like using Mika or Yanfei, remain more effective than underperforming overload or quicken comps. Zajef points out that even with limited constellations or sub-tier supports, Hyperbloom’s natural synergy and damage distribution remain strong.

A Note on Overlap: Varesa & Mavika

Zajef also brings up Varesa, noting that her best overload team does technically include Mavika. But after testing, he found that C6 Xiangling outperforms C0 Mavika in many overload teams, meaning the pressure to use Mavika isn’t as high as it may seem.

Xiangling vs. Pyro Traveler?

There was also discussion about claims that Pyro Traveler outperforms Xiangling in some Varesa overload teams. Zajef says he doesn’t buy it—and he encourages players to be cautious about blindly trusting early damage simulations.

Hyperbloom Rotation Tips

Zajef shared a rotation structure that maximizes the synergy between Chevreuse, Mavika, and Varesa in overload teams. While not pure Hyperbloom, it shows how rotation efficiency and field time management are still key to getting optimal value from your team—even in multi-carry or hybrid reaction comps.

Is Hyperbloom Still Meta?

Yes. Hyperbloom remains one of the most efficient, non-overlapping, and consistent archetypes in Genshin Impact 5.5. While newer teams may clear slightly faster in speedruns or showcase runs, Hyperbloom excels in real-world Abyss clears due to its accessibility, low opportunity cost, and reliable uptime.

Players looking for a top-tier team that doesn’t compete for resources with the newest banners will still find Hyperbloom to be one of the best options available.

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