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!

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Day 4	Day 5

How to Beat Merciless Glacial Ray

Normal Attacks with a Side HP Fluctuation

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
Yoimiya	Xingqiu	Yun Jin	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
Ayato	Xiangling	Bennett	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
Wriothesley (Trial)	Yelan	Shenhe (Trial)	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

Merciless Glacial Ray Enemies

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

Part of 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.

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Merciless Glacial Ray Rewards

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

Genshin Impact Related Guides

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Frenetic Explosive Shockwave	Verdant Vigor	Blazing Battle Spirit
Destructive High-Enthalpy Torrent	Merciless Glacial Ray

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