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Genshin Impact

Merciless Glacial Ray Day 5 Guide

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Genshin - Merciless Glacial Ray Day 5 Guide.

Merciless Glacial Ray is the fifth and last stage of the Peaks and Troughs of LIfe event in Genshin Impact! Find out how to beat it, the best characters and buff modules, enemies, and details by checking out our guide!

The Peaks and Troughs of Life Stage Guides
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How to Beat Merciless Glacial Ray

Normal Attacks with a Side HP Fluctuation

Merciless Glacial Ray.

For Day 5, some Modules prioritize Normal Attacks and Cryo Damage Bonuses, as well as fluctuating HP. It's best to have these assigned to teams that have this mechanic, such as parties led by Wriothesley, Ayato and Yoimiya

Best Teams and Modules for Merciless Glacial Ray

Round 1

Main-DPS Sub-DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Yoimiya Yoimiya Genshin - Xingqiu Xingqiu Genshin - Yun Jin Yun Jin Genshin - Zhongli Zhongli
(LVL 2) When a character's Normal Attack hits an opponent, the character will unleash a shockwave at the opponent's location that deals True DMG.
(LVL 1) When character HP is above than 50%, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 40%.

The stage begins with multiple elemental enemies, particularly Thunderhelm Lawachurls that require going against their elemental shields and go against them within a certain range.

Yoimiya can do well here as the shockwave buff can effectively cover for her limitation to a single-target playstyle. Paired with Zhongli or any other shielder can also ensure that she stays above 50% HP and utilize the buff effectively.

Round 2

Main-DPS Sub-DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Ayato Ayato Genshin - Xiangling Xiangling Genshin - Bennett Bennett Genshin - Kazuha Kazuha
(LVL 2) All party members' Elemental Mastery is increased by 140.
(LVL 1) When a character's Normal Attack hits an opponent, the character will unleash a shockwave at the opponent's location that deals True DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 5s..

Round 2 brings various enemies that can both hit from a range or within melee range. It can be useful to bring in an Anemo unit like Kazuha to take advantage of this and group enemies effectively.

With this team led by Ayato, the team can capitalize on huge damage input caused by Vaporize reactions as well as effectively cover a wide area of effect both with Xiangling's and Ayato's respective Elemental Bursts.

Round 3

Main-DPS Sub-DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Wriothesley Wriothesley (Trial) Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Shenhe Shenhe (Trial) Genshin - Mika Mika
(LVL 2) All party members gain a 60% Cryo DMG Bonus.
(LVL 2) When character HP is above than 50%, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 40%.

To finish this stage, the challenge would be going up against various Mekas. Freezing these enemies can effectively clear this round. Yelan can assist applying Hydro for Freeze. While Mika can provide necessary healing.

Wriothesley can be able to take advantage of 2 modules centered around Normal Attacks and a Cryo Damage. With Shenhe in the team, the team's Cryo damage can also skyrocket can clear this round quickly.

Merciless Glacial Ray Stage Information

Merciless Glacial Ray Buff Modules

All Merciless Glacial Ray Buff Modules
All party members gain a 30%/60% Cryo DMG Bonus.
All party members' Elemental Mastery is increased by 120/140.
When character HP is above than 50%, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 40%/80%.
When a character's Normal Attack hits an opponent, the character will unleash a shockwave at the opponent's location that deals True DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 5s.

Merciless Glacial Ray Enemies

Merciless Glacial Ray Enemies
Round 1
Genshin - Thunderhelm Lawachurl Image Thunderhelm Lawachurl
Genshin - Crackling Axe Mitachurl Image Crackling Axe Mitachurl
Genshin - Hilichurl Berserker Image Hilichurl Berserker
Genshin - Hilichurl Image Hilichurl
Genshin - Electro Hilichurl Shooter Image Electro Hilichurl Shooter
Genshin - Electro Hilichurl Grenadier Image Electro Hilichurl Grenadier
Genshin - Electro Samachurl Image Electro Samachurl
Round 2
Genshin - Wind Operative Image Wind Operative
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - Pugilist Image Treasure Hoarders - Pugilist
Genshin - Eremite - Linebreaker Image Eremite - Linebreaker
Genshin - Eremite - Ravenbeak Halberdier Image Eremite - Ravenbeak Halberdier
Genshin - Eremite - Crossbow Image Eremite - Crossbow
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - Handyman Image Treasure Hoarders - Handyman
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - Seaman Image Treasure Hoarders - Seaman
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - Pyro Potioneer Image Treasure Hoarders - Pyro Potioneer
Genshin - Eremite - Sunfrost Image Eremite - Sunfrost
Genshin - Eremite - Daythunder Image Eremite - Daythunder
Genshin - Eremite - Desert Clearwater Image Eremite - Desert Clearwater
Round 3
Genshin - Geological Survey Mek Image Geological Survey Mek
Genshin - Recon Log Mek Image Recon Log Mek
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - Hydro Potioneer Image Treasure Hoarders - Hydro Potioneer
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - Electro Potioneer Image Treasure Hoarders - Electro Potioneer
Genshin - Nimble Harvester Mek Image Nimble Harvester Mek
Genshin - Construction Specialist Mek Image Construction Specialist Mek

Part of the Peaks and Troughs of Life Event

Genshin Impact - The Peaks and Troughs of Life Event

Merciless Glacial Ray is the fifth and last stage of the Peaks and Troughs of Life , a battle-heavy event in Phase 2 Genshin Impact 4.1. Inspiration Eruption has 5 stages in total, each of which will unlock on different dates.

The Peaks and Troughs of Life Event Guide

Merciless Glacial Ray Rewards

All Merciless Glacial Ray Rewards
Reach a testing score of 2,000
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x80
Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x4
Reach a testing score of 4,000
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x30,000
Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x4
Reach a testing score of 8,000
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
Reach a testing score of 20,000
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x2
Genshin - Fine Enhancement Ore Image Fine Enhancement Ore x8

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin - The Peaks and Troughs of Life - Slim Banner

The Peaks and Troughs of Life Event Guide

The Peaks and Troughs of Life Stage Guides

The Peaks and Troughs of Life Challenge Guides
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Genshin - The Peaks and Troughs of Life - Unlock IconDestructive High-Enthalpy Torrent Genshin - The Peaks and Troughs of Life - Unlock IconMerciless Glacial Ray

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