Conquering the Stygian Onslaught: A Comprehensive Guide to Genshin Impacts New Endgame Challenge
Genshin Impact has given players a detailed overview of the Stygian Onslaught, offering tips on how to best approach the new endgame mode in Version 5.7. For the longest time, the endgame in Genshin Impact largely revolved around the Spiral Abyss. Version 4.7 introduced the Imaginarium Theater to the equation, and while a delicate balance was maintained between the two game modes, HoYoverse felt there was room for more.
On June 25, 2025, Genshin Impact released the Stygian Onslaught, a new endgame mode that has been eagerly anticipated by players. The game mode itself was inspired by previous combat events, such as the Unlimited Fighting Championship from Version 5.5. One thing that sets the Stygian Onslaught apart from the Imaginarium Theater or the Spiral Abyss is the ability to tackle it in co-op, and the fact that teams start off at zero energy.
The Stygian Onslaught boasts six levels of difficulty, and players only need to complete the third one to claim all the Primogem rewards. The next two difficulties award a Dust of Enlightenment in Genshin Impact, while the last difficulty awards a unique weapon skin. For players who want to clear the Dire (VI) difficulty in the Stygian Onslaught, the undertaking requires serious investment in three very specific teams. It is designed to cater to more than just the average player – even featuring a leaderboard system that resets daily.
Players who clear the Dire (VI) difficulty can obtain Eminence, and those with the most Eminence can become one of the 16 Exalted Ones, with the leaderboard separated by server. While players can tackle any difficulty in the Stygian Onslaught in co-op mode, the rewards for Fearless (V) and Dire (VI) are restricted to single-player mode. The new endgame mode is located in Liyue in Genshin Impact.
Unlike the other two endgame modes, the Stygian Onslaught allows players to spend Resin in exchange for rewards from a Domain of Blessing – effectively giving players a new way to farm Artifacts in Genshin Impact. However, it should be noted that players will only be able to exchange Resin for rewards in the first 10 days of the challenge and will need to clear the Stygian Onslaught on at least the Hard (III) difficulty.
The release of Stygian Onslaught marks a significant addition to Genshin Impact's endgame content and offers players a new challenge to test their skills and earn rewards. With its unique mechanics and rewards system, it's sure to be a popular addition to the game's ever-growing list of activities. Players should keep in mind that their feedback on the new game mode will be extremely valuable in the coming weeks.
