Are Genshin's Stygian Onslaught Challenges Only for Whales?

• Understanding DPS Requirements
• Is Stygian Onslaught for Whales Only?
• Rewards for Clearing Dire Difficulty

Understanding DPS Requirements

Genshin Impact's latest addition, the Stygian Onslaught endgame mode, has drawn attention for its incredibly high DPS benchmarks, especially in the secret Dire VI difficulty tier. A circulating community chart highlights the staggering damage per second (DPS) that players must achieve to surpass the major combat challenges within the game.

The chart, shared on the official Genshin Impact subreddit by Jechto, outlines the required DPS to defeat the Secret Source Automaton across various endgame modes including the Spiral Abyss, Imaginarium Theater, and Stygian Onslaught. Notably, to defeat the bosses in Stygian Onslaught Dire within 60 seconds, players need to hit an astonishing 248,610 DPS. This metric far exceeds the challenges presented by Spiral Abyss and Imaginarium Theater.

Additionally, to clear this mode fully, the combined time for all three bosses should not exceed 180 seconds, equating to 60 seconds per boss. Achieving this is a prerequisite for unlocking the coveted 5-Star weapon skin. Conversely, the more lenient 120-second Dire mode necessitates a DPS of over 124,000. For perspective, the Spiral Abyss Floor 12 demands around 50,000 DPS for a 90-second clear, while less intensive tasks like Onslaught Hard only require 9,167 DPS.

Is Stygian Onslaught for Whales Only?

At first glance, the intense DPS requirements may suggest that only players who invest significantly (often referred to as 'whales') can succeed. However, there are encouraging examples that indicate these challenges aren't strictly paywalled. Players have had success in clearing the Dire VI difficulty with characters at Constellation Level 0 (C0) and Refinement Level 1 (R1), though this often involves numerous attempts and finely-tuned game mechanics.

Despite the challenges, players with C0 characters at least have the potential to earn the 4-Star weapon skins, proving that skill and dedication can sometimes surpass monetary investment. It's crucial to have a well-rounded team, particularly with characters like Skirk, Escoffier, and Furina, often central to successful runs against the third boss.

Rewards for Clearing Dire Difficulty

If achieving Dire difficulty seems daunting, players need not worry too much; the rewards for engaging in Stygian Onslaught aren't solely tied to this challenging tier. Most Primogems can be obtained from Normal, Advancing, and Hard difficulties, ensuring that players are not entirely left out of pulling for new characters or weapons.

Furthermore, Stygian Onslaught provides multiple avenues for acquiring Dust of Enlightenment, essential for rerolling artifacts. These include rewards from:

• Clearing Menacing Difficulty
• Solo-clear of Fearless
• Spending 1,200 resin to farm artifacts within Stygian during the initial 10 days

Even without conquering Dire difficulty, players can procure all available Dust of Enlightenment. Less experienced accounts can still participate in Co-Op to clear Menacing difficulty, making the content more accessible.

Importantly, another focal point for discussion revolves around the weapon skins. These aesthetically pleasing cosmetics are temporary; all players lose access to them at the end of the patch unless they clear Stygian Onslaught again. Future patches may or may not present the same skins, raising questions about their long-term availability.

In conclusion, while the Stygian Onslaught may appear to cater to players who spend significantly, there is room for skillful free-to-play participants to shine. The community continues to evolve strategies that make these challenges attainable for various play styles. For players interested in more resources, check out Genshin Impact Top Up for Genesis Crystals, essential for enhancing your gameplay experience.