The Spiral Abyss in Genshin Impact remains that stubborn old friend we love to hate—consistently dishing out Primogems while ruthlessly shaping the meta. Even in 2025, after Natlan's updates allowed skipping floors, it still holds sway. Dataminers recently uncovered a juicy tidbit: an unused Blessing for Floor 12, likely slated for Version 5.4. This wasn't just any buff; it screamed rerun clues louder than Paimon at lunchtime. Leaked via HomDGCat, the mechanic promised stacking Normal Attack damage plus shockwaves on Charged or Plunging hits. Let's be real, when the Abyss winks, you better pay attention—it’s basically Teyvat’s crystal ball.

The Shockwave Revelation

That datamined Blessing packed a one-two punch:

  • Landing Normal Attacks boosts subsequent Normal Attack DMG (stackable—think snowball effect ❄️➡️🏔️).

  • Charged or Plunge Attacks trigger AoE True DMG shockwaves 💥.

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Suddenly, characters collecting dust on shelves perked up. True DMG? That’s like bringing a nuke to a knife fight—ignores defenses entirely. And stacking buffs? Chef’s kiss for sustained DPS. HoYoverse clearly had favorites in mind, dropping hints like breadcrumbs.

Prime Suspects: Ayato, Itto & Xianyun

Three names emerged as frontrunners, each syncing with the Blessing like clockwork:

Character Playstyle Last Rerun Synergy with Blessing
Ayato Rapid Normal Attacks Version 4.2 Stacking buff = hydro sword frenzy
Itto Charged Attack spam Ages ago Shockwaves on Kesagiri slashes
Xianyun Plunge enabler Skipped 5.3 Shockwave divebombs

Ayato’s entire kit revolves around flooding foes with Normal Attacks—imagine those stacks turning his Shunsuiken into a blender 🌀. Meanwhile, Itto’s Arataki Kesagiri Charged Attacks? Kaboom—shockwaves galore. And Xianyun? She literally throws teammates into plunge mode. With her mysteriously absent in 5.3 despite the Beetle Brawl event (cough Itto-centric cough), timing screamed rerun.

Dark Horses & Inazuma’s Shadow

Don’t sleep on wildcards though. Yoimiya’s firework Normals or Wriothesley’s icy punches could exploit this too—both overdue for banners. But here’s the kicker: Mizuki’s debut as a Standard Banner character in 5.4 hinted at an Inazuma reunion. With Ayato, Itto, Yoimiya, and Mizuki all hailing from the Electro nation? Feels like a family barbecue nobody told us about.

Honestly, HoYoverse loves themes more than a theatre kid. If Itto headlines Beetle Brawl and Xianyun ducks banners, the pieces fit. But hey, Abyss predictions aren’t gospel—sometimes the dice roll sideways.

How It All Shook Out

Fast-forward to today—June 2025—and the tea’s been spilled. Version 5.4 delivered a full Inazuma revival: Itto’s rerun alongside Xianyun, with Ayato following like clockwork. Players who banked on the Abyss hints? Smiling all the way to the Primogem bank. Mizuki slid into Standard, and Yoimiya got her moment soon after. The shockwave mechanic? Pure chaos in Floor 12—in the best way possible.

So what’s next? The Abyss never stops whispering. Grab your favorite character, test those builds, and dive back in. Who knows what clues next month’s Blessing holds?

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