Genshin F2P Teams: 36-Star Abyss Clears with 40k+ DPS in 2025

These killer F2P squads lean on 4-stars and freebies to snag 36-star clears, packing 20-second rotations and reactions like Vaporize (that sweet 2x multiplier) or Hyperbloom. We're talking 40,000+ DPS bursts. Abyss resets every two weeks on the 1st and 16th—next one's October 16, 2025—and a full clear nets you 600 primogems. Oh, and Version 6.0? It cranks Bloom reactions up by 200%, making things even spicier.

Diving into F2P Abyss Clears for 2025

Why You Don't Need 5-Stars to Dominate

Look, going F2P means sticking to those starter characters, event handouts, and the occasional 4-star pull—nothing fancy. You unlock Spiral Abyss at Adventure Rank 20, and Floors 9-12 dish out 600 primogems plus 585,000 mora. I've seen teams pull off 36-star clears on Floor 12 in over 8:30, hitting 40,000+ DPS through Vaporize and Electro-Charged setups (with that 200% disorder bonus). The National Variant? It pumps out 70-80% of what premium teams manage, assuming your characters are level 90 with 8/8/8 talents at C0. Take Mirror Maidens—they've got 1,022,145 HP, but 10x reactions on a Knuckle Duckle slice their RES by 5% each time.

Here's how to build it right:

• Get 8 characters to level 70+ (push your DPS to 80+), and split your 50/50 resin between leveling them and artifacts.
• Lean into double Hydro resonance for +25% HP, or Pyro for +25% ATK—pick what fits your vibe.
• Plan for 470 resin over three days at World Level 8 to smash full clears right at the 04:00 server reset.

(Quick editor note: I've farmed my share of these resets, and timing that resin burn feels like a ritual—don't sleep on it.)

Figuring Out What Players Really Want in Team Builds

Floor 12 throws level 95-100 beasts at you, like the Hydro Tulpa with its massive 3,747,865 HP or the Knuckle Duckle at 5,615,327 HP. Nail a 420-second clear, and you're grabbing 3 stars per chamber using 20-second loops and Hyperbloom (30,000+ DPS per pop, especially with Version 6.0's 200% Bloom boost). Focus on ER funneling (160-180% on your sub-DPS) and VV shred (40% RES drop) to keep things smooth.

To make it happen:

1. Check your roster through Paimon's Bargains—stock up on Bennett, Xingqiu, Sucrose, Fischl, and Beidou each month.
2. Simulate your builds until you hit 2,000 ATK, 70% CRIT Rate, and 160% CRIT DMG.
3. Run rotations in domains to clock over 180 seconds per chamber and secure at least 1 star.

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The Nuts and Bolts of F2P Team Building

Your Go-To F2P Characters and What They Do Best

Everything revolves around Xiangling (snag her from Floor 3) and Collei. You've got your Main DPS hogging 70% field time with a 1:2 CRIT ratio, Sub-DPS like Fischl dropping Oz for Electro application, Supports such as Sucrose handling 40% VV shred, and Healers like Bennett buffing ATK by 1,200+ at 200%+ ER. Sucrose even shares 20% EM through her A4. Xiangling's Pyronado snapshots those buffs for 40,000+ Vaporize DPS—game-changer.

Breaking down roles with real picks:

• Main DPS: Razor shreds Physical (40% RES drop via Superconduct) or Noelle tanks with Geo sustain.
• Sub-DPS: Beidou's Burst arcs handle multi-target Electro-Charged, and her C4 generates extra energy.
• Supports: Geo Traveler juices Noelle with +15% Geo DMG resonance as a battery.
• Healers: Yaoyao slips in Dendro and heals for Budget Bloom teams.

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Budget Artifact and Weapon Tweaks That Actually Work

Aim for 180% ER to keep Bursts rolling, 800+ EM for Hyperbloom (key breakpoints at 200/400/600/800 EM), and 50%+ CRIT Rate. Slap 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate on Xiangling with ER% sands, Pyro DMG% goblet, and CRIT circlet; prioritize ER substats, then CRIT. R5 The Catch gets Xiangling to 160-180% ER; Prototype Archaic boosts Razor's Physical DMG%.

Step-by-step tweaks:

1. Devote 80/20 resin to Emblem and VV domains over characters; craft Favonius weapons to bump CRIT Rate energy by 30%+.
2. Go 4pc Viridescent Venerer on Sucrose for full EM build (sands, goblet, boots) and that 20% Swirl EM buff.
3. Hit weekly bosses for materials, and level supports' talents to 90 first (Q to 9).

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Team 1: National Team Variant (All About That Pyro-Hydro Vibe)

How the Pieces Fit Together

This one's Xiangling as Main DPS, Xingqiu on Sub-DPS duty, Bennett supporting and healing, and Sucrose driving Anemo for Vaporize/Melt reactions mixed with 2025 Bloom hybrids. Pyro resonance gives +25% ATK, VV shreds 40% RES, and Bennett's buff hits 1,200+ ATK. At C0, it clears Floor 12 in over 8:30 with level 90 talents and 40,000+ DPS against The Last Survivor (3,407,150 HP).

What makes it click:

• Xiangling's Burst Vaporizes Xingqiu's Hydro swords for the full 2x multiplier.
• Sucrose clumps enemies for better overlap, tossing in 20% EM via A4.
• Bennett keeps you alive and powered up, matching 70-80% of premium team output.

Rotation Breakdown and Where the DPS Comes From

Tight 20-second loop: Start with Bennett's Burst for ATK and heals. Sucrose follows with Skill/Burst to group and VV shred. Drop Xingqiu's Burst for Hydro application. Then Xiangling unleashes Burst/Skill for Vaporize crits. Pyronado snapshots those buffs; hit 160-180% ER on Xiangling using R5 The Catch and 4pc Emblem for 40,000+ Vaporize DPS.

To pull it off:

1. Lock in 160% ER on Xiangling with ER% sands and substats.
2. Funnel energy using Favonius on Sucrose for those crit particles.
3. Swap in Collei for Bloom triggers, amped 200% in Version 6.0.

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Team 2: Electro-Charged Squad

Fischl and Xingqiu Stealing the Show

Fischl on Sub-DPS, Beidou doubling down, Xingqiu enabling Hydro, and Sucrose driving it all for Taser reactions with a 200% Electro-Charged bonus. Fischl's Oz at C6 stays up forever for Electro; Xingqiu runs 180-200% ER for those Hydro swords; Sucrose Swirls off Normal Attacks. It melts Radiant Moonfly (3,090,036 HP) in 15-20 second cycles, pushing 30,000+ DPS per trigger.

Why they pop:

• Beidou's Burst arcs spread on Normal Attacks, plus DMG reduction.
• Easy pivot to Aggravate by subbing Dendro.

Pitfalls to Dodge and Quick Fixes

Over-swapping kills your ER—fix it by cranking Beidou to 160-180% ER with 4pc Emblem and Wolf's Gravestone. Rotation: Fischl Skill for Oz first. Beidou Burst next. Xingqiu Burst/Skill. Sucrose fields and Swirls to maintain water contact—group with her Skill. For Vishap Aura (10 Energy/0.5s), stay off-field and heal with Barbara.

Easy fixes:

• Favonius weapons boost particle value by 20% on same-element hits.
• Test in domains: Hydro before Electro every time.
• Stack reactions on Tulpa's +45% RES Rage phase, stunning it out.

Team 3: Overvape Hypercarry Featuring Razor

Dialing in Your Main DPS Build

Razor leads as Main DPS, Xiangling subs Pyro, Xingqiu handles Hydro, Sucrose Anemos it up for Physical + Vaporize. Razor at level 90 rocks 4pc Pale Flame, ATK% sands, Physical DMG% goblet, CRIT DMG circlet (1:2 ratio), and Prototype Archaic; Superconduct drops 40% Physical RES. Xiangling at 180% ER snapshots Vaporize onto Razor's Burst. Chase CRIT substats for 70-80% rate—C0 works fine.

Key build bits:

• Shift to Electro-Charged down the line.
• Early game? Pair with Lisa for Superconduct.

Keeping Supports and Energy Flowing

Sucrose shreds with VV; Xingqiu's swords apply Hydro for 20-second loops. Rotation: Sucrose Skill/Burst to group and VV. Xingqiu Burst. Xiangling Burst for Pyro. Razor jumps in for NAs/Burst. Funnel ER to Xiangling; dodge like your life depends on it. Swap Chevreuse for Overload RES shred—it clears single-target Floor 12 under 420 seconds.

Energy hacks:

1. 180% ER on Xiangling, no excuses.
2. Favonius on supports generates crit energy.
3. Snapshot buffs right before swapping to Razor.

Team 4: Geo Swarm Starring Noelle

All About Shields and Staying Alive

Noelle as Main DPS/Tank, Geo Traveler battery/supporting, Fischl off-field DPS, Bennett healing/buffing for +15% Geo DMG resonance. Noelle scales with DEF% sands, Geo DMG% goblet, CRIT circlet, 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams, and Whiteblind; 180-220% ER for Burst spam, self-shields/heals at C6. It powers through Floors 9-12 at level 90. Shields block interruptions; Fischl's Oz mixes in Electro; Bennett heals mid-Noelle NAs.

Survival plays:

• Ramp up to 9-12 with full level 90 investment.

How It Stacks Up Against 5-Star Geo Crews

Compared to Zhongli setups (based on player data I've crunched), this offers killer sustain but dips late-game without constellations—still hits 36 stars. National pulls ahead with 40,000+ Vaporize DPS for disorders; Geo shines in energy-denial spots. Both are pure F2P, but Geo carries early until you grab Xiangling or Collei.

Quick comparisons:

• Geo: Pure raw power, reactions optional.
• National: 70-80% of premium damage via Vaporize.
• Tweak for 2025 Lunar shifts with Dendro subs.

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Team 5: Anemo Swirl Support Squad

Sucrose as the Glue Holding It Together

Sucrose doubles as Main DPS/Support, Beidou subs, Fischl adds Electro, Xingqiu enables Hydro for EM-heavy Taser with 40% VV shred. Sucrose goes full EM (sands/goblet/boots), 4pc Viridescent Venerer, Sacrificial Fragments for resets; at level 90, A4 shares 20% EM. Clears under 420 seconds with 15-second cycles and 800+ EM breakpoints. C1 extra particles help; team with Collei for Dendro Swirls.

Why she's key:

• Perfect for tight groups in 2025's disorder metas.

Tweaking for Abyss Curveballs

Sacrificial Fragments resets Skills: Fischl Skill. Beidou Burst. Xingqiu Burst. Sucrose NAs/Skill/Burst to chain Swirls. Land 10x reactions per Duckle; group level 95-100 foes for overlap.

Adapt like this:

1. Funnel 160-180% ER to Beidou for her arcs.
2. Practice on Rifthounds (1,351,891 HP each).
3. Sub Ororon for on-field Electro punch.

Team 6: F2P Freeze Comp

Your Hydro and Cryo Free Agents

Kaeya Main DPS, Rosaria Sub-DPS, Xingqiu Hydro, Anemo Traveler support for +40% Crit Rate on frozen foes via Cryo resonance. Kaeya: ATK%/ER% sands, Cryo DMG% goblet, CRIT circlet, 4pc Blizzard Strayer, Favonius Sword; off-field at C2. Xingqiu sets Freeze CC; Traveler groups. Rosaria's Burst Crit buffs; 10-second Freeze locks; Barbara heals counter Moonfly's -50% DMG debuff.

The crew:

• Great early, bridges to Ayaka later.

Rotation Tricks for Rock-Solid Runs

Xingqiu Burst. Rosaria Burst. Kaeya Burst/Skill. Anemo Traveler Burst. Kaeya's Skill spits 2-3 particles; burst Half-Tulpas every 15 seconds. Against Taser, this locks Crit but struggles with mobs—both snag 36 stars anyway.

Pro tips:

1. Hydro first, then Cryo.
2. Sidestep Tulpa projectiles.
3. Level supports to 70+, crown Kaeya's Burst.

Team 7: Taser Team Must-Haves

Unlocking Electro Resonance Perks

Sucrose drives, Fischl Electro applies, Beidou doubles Electro, Xingqiu Hydro enables for Electro-Charged chains fueled by resonance energy. Beidou at 160-180% ER with 4pc Emblem, Prototype Archaic for DMG reduction; Fischl's Oz batteries everyone. Clears under 420 seconds, popping 3-layer shields on Fireblade Troopers. 200% second-half bonus; Sucrose EM/Swirl shreds 40%; sub Ororon for on-field damage.

Perks in action:

• Xingqiu's interruption resistance is clutch.

How It Performs and Test Runs

30,000+ DPS, 70-80% CRIT rates at level 90/8/8/8 talents. Rotation: Fischl E. Beidou Q. Xingqiu Q+E. Sucrose NAs. Cores every 3 seconds; adapt to Lunar-Charged's 75% bonus.

Test it out:

1. Burst priority for energy flow.
2. Tackle Battle-Hardened (3 shield layers).
3. Aim for 8:30+ on Floor 12 for 36 stars.

Tips That Work Across Every Team

Sidestepping Those Classic F2P Traps

Over-swapping misses Burst windows and tanks ER—practice 20-second loops and snapshot buffs before swaps. Toss in Raiden subs for 20% particle recycle or Favonius for 30%+ CRIT energy. Hydro before Pyro for 2x Vaporize; heal Radiant Antelope to trigger +15% Crit/+50% DMG. Floor 3? Level talents, mine ore, shield with Noelle, yeet off cliffs using Anemo.

Dodge these:

• Ditch Barbara if Bennett's around.
• Desperation pick: Kaeya/Lisa/Noelle/Barbara for Superconduct.
• Burn 40 daily resin on domains; craft The Catch for ER.

Practice Tools and Go-To Resources

Artifact simulators nail that 1:2 CRIT ratio; drop 80 weekly resin on Emblem/VV. Paimon's Bargains for Bennett/Xingqiu; events unlock Collei. Double Hydro supercharges Vaporize; Pyro+Cryo flips to 2x Melt.

Handy stuff:

• Watch 6.1 patches for ER tweaks (Nefer amps Lunar-Bloom).
• Zhongli over Husks sometimes; Hu Tao Vaporize owns Tulpa single-target.

Rolling with 2025's Meta Shifts

How Patches Shake Things Up

Version 6.0 pumps Bloom by 200% and Lunar-Bloom by 75%, spotlighting Hyperbloom (Dendro Traveler + Kuki at 800+ EM, skipping CRIT). National bends with Collei; Sucrose endures via EM. Preview on October 16, 2025 resets; tweak ER for electro/pyro. Hyperbloom under 420 seconds with 4pc Gilded Dreams EM sharing.

Big changes:

• Slot Dendro for +50 EM resonance.
• EM builds chase 75% Lunar bonus; hit 200/400/600/800 breakpoints.
• F2P 36 stars via National or Hyperbloom.

Real Player Stories

I've seen optimized National/Hyperbloom setups clear in 90 seconds; pour cores into supports to 90 first. F2P hits 70-80% meta damage with sharp play—run two teams per half: National for Pyro, Taser for Electro.

Case breakdowns:

• Hyperbloom: Traveler Burst + Xingqiu cores, Kuki detonates (Flower of Paradise Lost +80 EM).
• Budget Bloom: Collei/Yaoyao/Kuki/Barbara for 200+ EM, 20-second rotations, 3-stars on 9-11.

Wrapping Up and What's Next

F2P 36-stars? Totally doable with National (my top pick for raw power) and Hyperbloom riding the Bloom wave. Sink those level 90 cores, eye 6.1 Nefer changes, and preview resets for smart resin use. Benchmark under 420 seconds per Floor 12; dual-team the halves.

From here: Prioritize support upgrades, crown DPS Bursts, snag meta 4-stars monthly. For core Abyss mastery, hit Mastering Spiral Abyss Basics.

FAQ

What are the best F2P characters for Spiral Abyss in Genshin 2025?
Bennett (ATK/heal), Xiangling (Pyro sub-DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro enabler), Sucrose (VV shred), Fischl (Electro), Beidou (Burst), Collei (Dendro) for reactions.

Can you clear Spiral Abyss without 5-star characters?
Yes, 36-star clears with level 90 4-stars, 20s rotations, National (40,000+ DPS) or Hyperbloom, 8:30+ on Floor 12.

How to build a F2P national team in Genshin Impact?
Xiangling: 160-180% ER, 4pc Emblem, R5 The Catch. Xingqiu: 180% ER. Bennett/Sucrose: Level 90 supports. Vaporize rotations for 70-80% premium output.

What teams work best for Spiral Abyss Floor 12 F2P?
National for Vaporize (first half), Taser for 200% bonus (second half), Hyperbloom for Version 6.0 boosts, under 420s.

Are there any no-5★ hypercarry teams for Genshin?
Yes, Overvape with Razor (4pc Pale Flame, Physical + Vaporize) or Noelle Geo Swarm (Husk set, 180% ER) for Tulpa single-target.

Tips for F2P artifact farming in Genshin 2025?
50/50 resin split; 80/20 on Emblem/VV domains/characters. ER/CRIT substats, 40 daily resin, weekly bosses; Favonius for energy.