The new Abyss energy changes in Genshin Impact 5.7 are shaking up the meta—and not in a good way for everyone. Zajef Daily recently broke down which characters are hit hardest and who remains relatively unscathed under the new energy restriction system. Here’s a deep dive into how these energy resets will impact your teams.

What’s Changing?

In the latest Spiral Abyss mode, characters now start with zero energy, meaning that your first rotation is completely dry unless you have high Energy Recharge (ER), external batteries, or Favonius procs ready to go. As a result, many popular team comps will need to adapt or face steep DPS losses in early rotations.

Energy Reset Tier Breakdown

Zajef divided teams into tiers based on how much they suffer from the zero-energy mechanic:

🟢 Almost Entirely Unaffected

  • Nilou Bloom Teams
  • Hyperbloom Teams (Nahida, Raiden, Dendro Core)
    These teams rely on elemental reactions rather than burst damage and can still function with overbuilt ER.

🟡 Workable (but slightly impacted)

  • Skirk Teams
    Especially if paired with strong supports like Shenhe or Yelan. You might delay rotations, but not cripple them.
  • Ayaka Freeze
    Smart pre-burst setups (e.g., Shenhe → Ayaka E → particles) make it manageable.
  • Alhaitham, Ayato, Wanderer (with ER stacking)
    These characters don’t rely heavily on bursts in early rotations or can shift priorities.
  • Raiden Hyperbloom
  • Mono Hydro (with Yelan/Xingqiu)
    Proper funneling and Sacrificial weapons make these manageable.

🟠 Annoying (but not catastrophic)

  • Hutao Double Hydro, Eula (with Mika)
    Needing bursts for setups hurts. Energy funneling with Shielder or FAV procs can delay first rotations.
  • Klee, Itto, Navia
    Front-loaded teams or those with high ER needs feel the pressure but can adapt with right team comps.
  • Wanderer (Faruzan interaction)
    Heavily reliant on buffs—needs early ER pre-charging.

🔴 Painful (Expect serious drops)

  • Cyno, Sethos, Diluc Plunge, Gaming
    These units demand full bursts and uptime. Starting at 0 energy is brutal unless extremely overbuilt.
  • National Teams (Bennett, Xiangling, Xingqiu)
    With no early burst, damage drops hard. Sacrificial and Guoba help, but not enough.
  • Arlecchino
    Lacks energy gen without strong support—first rotation suffers.

⚫ Completely Cooked (Avoid if you can)

  • Sino Quickswap, Seteth Solo Burst Focus, Gaming Teams
    These rely heavily on full rotation bursts and struggle without them.

Meta Shifts: Who Wins (or At Least Doesn’t Lose)?

Interestingly, characters like Shenhe, Favonius users, and supports with strong energy funnels gain more value. Characters that can function in ER-light environments or use short rotations with pre-generated energy become increasingly relevant.

Strategic Takeaways

  • Build More Energy Recharge: Especially on supports like Xingqiu, Yelan, or Shenhe.
  • Use Favonius Weapons liberally for ER and battery value.
  • Rethink Your Openers: Teams that can frontload particles or delay bursts are in.
  • Co-op Friendly Builds will have more breathing room with shared ER generation.

Final Thoughts

The new Abyss mode will test team building in a way Genshin hasn’t done before. While this update doesn’t make any characters outright unplayable, it does dramatically increase the importance of energy management. Characters that were once effortless will now require careful planning.

Is your team cooked or coasting? With smart adjustments, even high-energy teams can find new life—but the days of lazy burst rotations are over.

For more Genshin Impact breakdowns, check out Zajef Daily’s full video here and stay tuned to ExploreGenshin.gg for more expert analysis and guides.

Frequently Asked Questions about Energy Changes in Abyss

Which characters are least affected by the energy reset in the Abyss?

Nilou Bloom and Hyperbloom teams (like Nahida + Raiden) are largely unaffected due to their reliance on reactions instead of bursts.

Are National Teams like Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Bennett still viable?

They’re viable but heavily impacted. Without early burst energy, their DPS drops significantly unless you compensate with Sacrificial weapons and ER stats.

Can Skirk work in the energy reset Abyss?

Yes, but she needs strong particle supports like Shenhe or Yelan. Her reliance on rotations makes zero energy starts harder to manage.

Do I need to change my weapon choices for the new Abyss?

Yes. Favonius weapons become far more valuable due to their energy generation.

Is the new Abyss harder than before?

Yes. The energy reset and strict team-building requirements make early rotations less forgiving, especially for high burst-reliant comps.