It's a common belief in the Genshin Impact community that players need 5-star characters in order to defeat the Spiral Abyss challenge. There is some truth to that sentiment -- 5-star characters make it easier to surpass that gauntlet. However, that doesn't mean the statistically weaker 4-star characters aren't viable. In fact, there have been plenty of demonstrations of their prowess.

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Plenty of factors are involved in this notion such as 4-star characters having typically higher constellations than 5-stars. Sure enough, one would need a good team in order to make a 4-star team competent. Luckily, the Genshin Impact community loves underdog accomplishments and thus flock to tried and tested tactics that these 4-star teams have achieved in the Abyss.

7 Beidou - Xinqqiu - Bennett - Kaeya

Some calculations have been publicized and it turns out that a C6 Beidou can actually go toe-to-toe with a C0 Eula in the Spiral Abyss. So here she is in her full glory. It's alright if players don't have a C6 Beidou as her support can still provide plenty of damage increases for her.

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As always, this team relies on Beidou's counterattack for survival since there is no shield giver. Xingqiu and Kaeya are there for the good old-fashioned freeze. Bennett is the dedicated team healer and buffer; he also destroys Cryo shields fast.

How to use it:

1. Use Xingqiu's Elemental Burst.
2. Follow it up with Kaeya's Elemental Burst.
3. Use Bennett's Elemental Burst.
4. Use Beidou's Elemental Burst.
5. Attack normally with Beidou while her Burst is up.
6. Make sure to stay inside Bennett's Elemental Burst circle while attacking.
7. Use her Elemental Skill (hold variant) for any big enemy attacks.
8. Repeat step 1 once Beidou's Elemental Burst is ready again.

6 Ningguang - Xinqqiu - Diona - Bennett

Players would do well not to sleep on Ningguang and her geo damage. She's actually one of the most competent 4-star characters in the game lore-wise and damage-wise. The thing about Xingqiu's Elemental Burst is that it still attacks enemies from ranged. Couple that with Ningguang's attacks and it's a safe team.

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Diona is there to provide a shield, healing, and some cryo application (for freeze). Bennett as always will buff and heal. He'll also come in handy against Cryo enemies.

How to use it:

1. Use Diona's Elemental Skill.
2. Use Bennett's Elemental Burst.
3. Activate Xingqiu's Elemental Burst.
4. Activate Ningguang's Elemental Skill.
5. Attack with Ningguang with normal attacks twice and then charged attacks. Keep repeating this attack loop.
6. Keep Ningguang inside Bennett's Burst circle as much as possible.
7. Occasionally, use Ningguang's Elemental Burst for tough or multiple enemies.
8. Use Diona's Elemental Burst if healing is needed.
9. Repeat step 1 once Xingqiu's Elemental Burst is ready.

5 Yanfei - Bennett - Xingqiu - Sucrose

Pyro teams are always welcome in Genshin Impact. They're easy to use and consistently deal high damage with the right support. Since Diluc, Klee, and Hu Tao are 5-stars, Yanfei is the prime candidate here in their place. Bennett is there for healing, buffing, and Pyro resonance.

Xingqiu will apply Hydro for Vaporize and Sucrose will shred enemy elemental resistance as well as group the enemies.

How to use it:

1. Use Bennett's Elemental Burst, make sure it hits multiple enemies.
2. Target enemies hit by Bennett's Burst with Sucrose's Elemental Burst or Skill.
3. Activate Xingqiu's Elemental Burst.
4. Use Yanfei's Elemental Skill or Burst, one or the other.
5. Afterward, attack with Yanfei's charged attack.
6. Once Yanfei's scarlet seals run out, use her Elemental Skill or Burst to top it up.
7. Players can also use her normal attacks to generate Scarlet Seals.
8. Repeat step 1 once Xingqiu's Elemental Burst is ready.

4 Kaeya - Bennett - Xiangling - Noelle

In this team, there are two characters who can act as the main DPS but the damage setup usually involves the Melt reaction. Xiangling is the main hero in that regard since Melt triggered with Pyro is more powerful. Bennett plays his usual role. Kaeya is there for Cryo and to act as backup DPS.

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Meanwhile, Noelle has a valuable shield and some panic button healing. She can also act as a backup DPS just in case.

How to use it:

1. Use Noelle's Elemental Skill.
2. Use Bennett's Elemental Burst.
3. Activate Kaeya's Elemental Burst.
4. Use Xiangling's Elemental Burst.
5. Stick to enemies and watch everything Melt while staying inside Bennett's Burst circle.
6. Once the Melt setup is over, use Xiangling's Elemental Skill to generate energy for her.
7. Players can also use Noelle's Elemental Burst to deal damage while waiting for the Melt setup to come online.
8. Repeat step 1 once Kaeya and Xiangling's Elemental Bursts are ready.

3 Xiangling - Xingqiu - Bennett - Chongyun/Kaeya

For a more control-oriented Xiangling team composition, this is the one. It involves freeze on top of the Vaporize or Melt. Xingqiu can provide that Vaporize reaction and Chongyun or Kaeya can provide Melt for Xiangling to trigger. It doesn't matter much which comes first since the enemies will be Frozen.

Bennett fulfills his usual role here since the team lacks a dedicated healer.

How to use it:

1. Use Chongyun's Elemental Skill.
2. Place Bennett's Elemental Burst circle in Chongyun's Skill circle.
3. Use Xingqiu's Elemental Burst.
4. Use Xiangling's Elemental Burst.
5. Stick to enemies and watch everything Melt or Vaporize while staying inside Bennett's Burst circle.
6. Once the Melt setup is over, use Xiangling's Elemental Skill to generate energy for her.
7. Players can also use Chongyun's Elemental Burst for any enemies affected by Pyro.
8. Repeat step 1 once Xingqiu and Xiangling's Elemental Bursts are ready.

2 Fischl - Razor - Diona - Xingqiu

For an Electro resonance team that works and capitalizes on the Superconduct reaction, this one does surprisingly well. It's a good alternative to a Eula team but with 4-stars instead. Fischl might need to be C6 here in order to be a respectable DPS, otherwise, she'd just be Razor's support. Both of them deal tons of physical damage.

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Couple that with Superconduct using Diona's abilities and it's a solid team. Xingqiu is there for some backup healing and if freeze is needed. Players can replace Diona with Kaeya/Rosaria/Chongyun if they want something more consistent.

How to use it:

1. Use Diona's Elemental Skill.
2. Use Diona's Elemental Burst.
3. Bring out Oz with Fischl's Elemental Skill or Burst.
4. Activate Xingqiu's Elemental Burst.
5. Attack with Fischl normally if she's C6.
6. If Fischl isn't C6, then use Razor's Elemental Burst and attack with him.
7. Momentarily reapply Cryo to enemies with Diona and then use Fischl or Razor's abilities to trigger Superconduct.
8. Repeat step 1 once Fischl's cooldowns are over.

1 Beidou - Fischl - Sucrose - Diona

This one works similarly to the prior Beidou or Fischl teams except it focuses more on Electro damage. Since that's the main damage source, Fischl doesn't need to be C6. Beidou, however, will benefit a lot from being C6 but it's not necessary.

Sucrose will work to reduce the enemies' resistance to Electro while Diona is there for healing and the shield. She can also provide some Superconduct if needed for Beidou or Fischl's physical attacks so this team is flexible.

How to use it:

1. Use Fischl's Elemental Skill.
2. Use Sucrose's Elemental Skill or Burst, aim for enemies affected by Electro.
3. Activate Diona's Elemental Skill or Burst.
4. Use Beidou's Elemental Burst.
5. Attack with Beidou normally.
6. Players can also attack with Fischl normally if she's C6.
7. Make sure to use Beidou's Elemental Skill (hold variant) against strong attacks.
8. Repeat step 1 once Beidou's Elemental Burst is ready.

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