Genshin TCG Heated Battle 5.2: SS-Tier Meta Decks & 90% Wins
Buffget
2025/12/21
Heated Battle Mode (5.2: Nov 22-Dec 16, 2024) dishes out 1500 Lucky Coins every 3 duels, thanks to those random action cards and reaction buffs. SS-tier decks like Iansan Swirl, Hydro Tulpa Crystallize/Bloom, Electro-Charged Swirl, and Freeze/Superconduct rule the roost—especially with Keqing and Gambler's Earrings in the mix. Nail those openers and steps to crush NPCs and players alike. Reaction-focused builds max your rewards, no question.
Introduction to Genshin Impact TCG Heated Battle Mode
Mode Rules and Objectives
Heated Battle Mode hits from Nov 22-Dec 16, 2024 (that's patch 5.2). It ran before in 5.1 (Oct 19-Nov 4) and 5.0 (Sep 7-23). You need AR 32+, Archon Quest Prologue Act III done, the World Quest Battlefield of Dice, Cats, and Cards, and TCG level 4+ unlocked at the Cat's Tail or Invitation Board. Pick your reaction supports before the fight—random action cards kick things off into these snappy, shortened battles. Here's the flow: 1) Jump into matchmaking or invite a buddy; 2) Lock in supports; 3) Adapt on the fly for those 1500 Coins across 3 co-op duels.
Why Meta Decks Matter
Last time around? Jul 27-Aug 12, 2024 (10AM-3:59PM server time); next one's whispered for Apr 5-21, 2025, but unconfirmed. SS-tier decks laser-focus on Swirl, Crystallize, or Bloom for raw damage output. S-tier stuff demands pinpoint card picks. I've tracked win rates over 3-duel streaks while farming 1500 Coins with Fell Dragon's Awakening—meta is king here. Need a boost? Genshin Impact global top up on Buffget: global low-price, instant delivery, secure compliance, Binance Pay/Bitcoin/ETH/USDT, top user ratings.
Current Meta Overview
Tier List of Archetypes

SS-tier leads with Iansan Swirl/Superconduct and Hydro Tulpa Crystallize/Bloom. S-tier follows: Electro-Charged Swirl, Freeze/Superconduct. A-tier holds up against NPCs; B-tier scraps by vs. newbies. Heavy hitters in usage? Fischl, Ganyu, Keqing, Mona, Sucrose. Quick playbook: 1) Drop SS-tier openers; 2) Test your counters; 3) Tweak for Ganyu's Burst (3 charges) and those Klee icons.
Ever wonder why these crush it? Data from recent runs shows it plain.
Win Rate Stats from Recent Events
Patch 5.2 nets 1500 Coins per 3 duels. Swirl clocks over 90% vs. NPCs. It just shreds shields. Bloom and Crystallize? Shields and heals galore. Freeze locks down movement. And OTKs? Gambler's Earrings delivers 2 Omni Elements per kill—game over.
Top 5 Meta Decks Breakdown
Deck 1: Iansan Swirl/Superconduct (SS-Tier)
Iansan, Sayu, Citlali. Must-haves: Skiving: New and Improved, Wolf's Gravestone, Ancient Courtyard. Sequence: 1) Iansan skill; 2) Sayu talent skill; 3) Sayu skill. Stretch those Swirl fields against tanky opponents—defensive foes hate it.
Deck 2: Hydro Tulpa Crystallize (S-Tier)
Hydro Tulpa, Zhongli, Chiori. Keys: In Five Colors Dyed, Stormterror's Lair, In Every House a Stove (draws Rounds Passed -1 cards, Turn 1 Talent). Go: 1) Chiori talent; 2) Tulpa skill; 3) Tulpa burst/Fell Dragon's Awakening. Layered shields bury any sustain deck.
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Deck 3: Hydro Tulpa Bloom (SS-Tier)

Nilou, Hydro Tulpa, Baizhu. Standouts: The Starry Skies Their Flowers Rain, In Every House a Stove, Jade Chamber. Play: 1) Nilou talent; 2) Baizhu skill; 3) Tulpa burst/Fell Dragon's Awakening. Dendro cores explode on clustered enemies—pure chaos.
Deck 4: Electro-Charged Swirl (S-Tier)
Fischl, Sucrose, Mona. Essentials: Stellar Predator, When The Crane Returned (energy/draw), Leave It to Me! (switch speed). Flow: 1) Fischl skill; 2) Sucrose burst; 3) Mona skill. Swirl supercharges Electro-Charged damage.
Deck 5: Freeze/Superconduct (S-Tier)
Keqing, Mona, Ganyu. Pivots: Thundering Penance, Undivided Heart, When The Crane Returned. Steps: 1) Keqing skill; 2) Mona skill; 3) Ganyu burst (3 charges). Freeze pins 'em; Superconduct shatters Cryo shields.
Best Cards for Heated Battle Wins
S-Tier Cards Explained

Keqing's AoE burst. Gambler's Earrings (2 Omni/kill). Paimon (3 Omni dice). Liben (retain unused dice, draw 2 +2 Omni at 3 unused). Dice economy fuels your 30-40 card decks. Slot 'em into openers; Liben chains turns like clockwork.
A-Tier Essentials
Bennett (heal/buff Inspiration). Mona (Hydro burst). Sucrose (Swirl VV shred). Golden Troupe's Reward (reduce standby). Kachina (multi-Crystallize). Mavuika (Pyro on attacks). In Every House a Stove ramps draws beautifully.
Synergy Picks
- Swirl: Skiving (Iansan), Sucrose.
- Bloom/Crystallize: Fell Dragon's Awakening, In Five Colors Dyed.
- Freeze: Chongyun (Cryo infusion).
Deck Building Guide: Step-by-Step
Aim 30-40 cards; reaction core first. 1) Build around it (Swirl: Anemo+Electro/Hydro, Iansan opener); 2) Add enablers (Fischl/Sucrose); 3) Dice/draw engines (Liben, In Every House); 4) Test matchups, lean on event cards. No Swirl? Pivot to Bloom.
Comparisons: Matchups and Counters

Swirl (Iansan/Electro) edges Freeze—mobility wins, per event data. Bloom/Crystallize (Tulpa) smothers Superconduct with cores and shields. Freeze/Superconduct shreds Cryo but folds to AoE Swirl. Scout. Pre-select buffs. Pivot reactions.
(These are research-backed from win rates—my take? Swirl feels unstoppable.)
Key Strategies and Counters
Go aggressive: Chain openers. Defensive: Sustain with bursts. Don't overcommit dice (let Liben retain), and never sleep on reactions. 1) Skill/talent chain; 2) Setup reactions; 3) Burst + Gambler's OTK. Grind AI to handle randoms.
Event Rewards and Mechanics
1500 Lucky Coins/3 duels for cards/items. Auto-battles love quick buffs. Tiered win rates optimize your farm.
FAQ
What are the best meta decks for Genshin Impact TCG Heated Battle Mode?
Iansan Swirl/Superconduct, Hydro Tulpa Crystallize/Bloom, Electro-Charged Swirl, Freeze/Superconduct (SS/S-tier, 90%+ NPC wins).
Which cards dominate Genshin TCG Heated Battle right now?
Keqing (AoE burst), Gambler's Earrings (2 Omni/kill), Liben (dice retain/draw), In Every House a Stove (scaling draws).
How to build a winning deck for Heated Battle in Genshin TCG?
- Reaction core (Swirl chars); 2) Dice/draw (Paimon/Liben); 3) Test Iansan skill → Sayu talent openers.
What is Heated Battle Mode event date?
5.2: Nov 22-Dec 16, 2024; prior 5.1 Oct 19-Nov 4; unconfirmed Apr 5-21, 2025.
Best opener for Hydro Tulpa decks?
Crystallize: Chiori talent → Tulpa skill → burst/Fell Dragon's; Bloom: Nilou talent → Baizhu skill → Tulpa burst.
How to farm max rewards in Heated Battle?
3 duels/1500 Coins via SS meta; adapt random cards with reaction supports.
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