Rhythm Ball Meztli is a pinball event for Genshin Impact 5.5. See all event stages and schedule, how to play, and all rewards in this guide!

Rhythm Ball Meztli Event Schedule

Rhythm Ball Meztli Stages and Dates

Stages	Unlock Dates
Stage 1 - Performance: Ascending Scales	April 28, 2025
Stage 2 - Chords That Hit Like a Wall of Sound	April 29, 2025
Stage 3 - Arpeggios That Swell Like a Surging Tide	April 30, 2025
Stage 4 - Conflagrated Melody: Multiple Strikes	May 1, 2025
Stage 5 - The Syncopated Magic of Swing	May 2, 2025
Stage 6 - Passioned Polyphony and Irregular Beats	May 3, 2025

Performance: Ascending Scales

Stage 1 Details
Required Elements
Trial Characters

Utilize Dissipate and Detonate Reactions

For Stage 1 of Rhythm Ball Meztli, it is recommended to use Mavuika and Ororon to trigger Overload and activate Detonate due to the bricks being infused with either Electro or Pyro.

You can also use Mizuki or any Anemo Character to trigger Swirl and activate Dissipate causing a similar AoE DMG to Detonate.

Break Bass Bricks to Gain Additional Pinballs

In Stage 1, try to break the bass bricks once they spawn in the event area. These bass bricks will replace certain active bricks and they come in a vibrant white color.

You will gain an additional Pinball for each bass brick you break, which can help you destroy bricks faster and gain higher points. However, having multiple Pinballs may make it difficult for you to catch and return them.

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Chords That Hit Like a Wall of Sound

Stage 2 Details
Required Elements
Trial Characters

Use Electro-Charged Against Rhythm Boss 1

Rhythm Boss 1 Dopey Floaty Freebird summons electro bricks onto the field and a good way to counter it is to use Mualani or any Hydro characters so that you can create Electro-Charged reactions.

This way you can damage the Dopey Floaty Freebird via the lightning chain AoE DMG caused by the elemental reaction while you are destroying the bricks protecting it.

Have One Pyro or Cryo On Your Last Slot

For the last slot in your party, you can opt to choose either Pyro or Cryo characters, which can cause an explosive AoE DMG that can clear out multiple bricks and make the Pinball pierce through other blocks.

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Arpeggios That Swell Like a Surging Tide

Stage 3 Details
Required Elements
Trial Characters

Add a Hydro Character to Your Party

In Stage 3 of Rhythm Ball Meztli, you might want to consider adding a Hydro Character to your party so you can trigger the Frozen reaction with Citlali, which lets you catch and hold the Pinball for a limited time.

This will let you throw the frozen Pinball in whichever direction you want, giving you full control over which brick or set of bricks you want to destroy first.

Bass Bricks Can Widen Your Bar in This Stage

For Stage 3, breaking the Bass Brick will give a new buff where your bar increases in width compared to other stages where it provides you additional Pinballs.

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Conflagrated Melody: Multiple Strikes

Stage 4 Details
Required Elements
Trial Characters

Utilize Overload Against Rhythm Boss 2

In Stage 4, you must defeat the Searing Lavabird that constantly hides behind bricks. Luckily, most of the bricks are Pyro, so you can utilize the Overload reaction with Mavuika and Ororon to cause AoE DMG to break the bricks and damage the Rhythm Boss simultaneously.

You could also add any Cryo or Hydro character to your last two slots, if you wish to use other reactions.

Gain Fireworks Buff by Breaking Bass Bricks

Breaking the bass bricks in Stage 4 will give you the fireworks buff that shoots fireworks at each end of your bar and can instantly break the brick it hits.

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The Syncopated Magic of Swing

Stage 5 Details
Required Elements
Trial Characters

Using a Cryo Character Would be Best

With most of the bricks being Hydro and Electro in Stage 5 of Rhythm Ball Meztli, using any Cryo character might be the best option. Cryo can cause Frozen reactions with Hydro, which can make some of the moving bricks to stop.

Additionally, Cryo can cause Superconduct reactions with the Electro bricks which makes the Pinball one-shot and pierce through the brick.

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Passioned Polyphony and Irregular Beats

Stage 6 Details
Required Elements
Trial Characters

Aim for the Lava Deflectors at the Back

In Stage 6, the fastest way to defeat Rhythm Boss 3 is to aim for the lava deflectors at the other end of the stage. Hitting the deflectors will give you additional Pinballs, making it easier to clear the bricks and hit the boss more often.

Once you have enough Pinballs bouncing around the stage, it is only a matter of focusing on catching each one and returning it. Additionally, the recommended elements to use for stage 6 are Hydro and Electro.

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How to Play Rhythm Ball Meztli

Return Incoming Balls

During the challenge, control the bar to return incoming Pinballs and break various bricks. Achieve higher scores within the time limit or defeat Rhythm Bosses as quickly as possible to earn rewards.

You can sprint and move forward and backward in order to catch and return the Pinballs back. You will also have a total of 7 balls to use, with one ball you will immediately use at the start of each stage and six reserve balls.

Imbue the Bar with Different Elements

By using the Elemental Type of your character, you can imbue the bar with the corresponding element, altering the ball's Elemental Type to trigger reactions to clear challenges more effectively!

List of Elements

List of Rhythm Ball Elemental Reactions

Reaction	Information
Detonatorball +	This reaction triggers when a Pyro or Electro Pinball triggers an Overload reaction with the bar.
Detonate +	When a Pyro or Electro Pinball hits a brick, it causes an Overload reaction, dealing an AoE DMG to surrounding bricks.
Dissipate +	When an Anemo Pinball hits a brick and causes a Swirl reaction, applying an AoE DMG to the surrounding bricks.
Surgeball +	This reaction triggers when a Hydro or Electro Pinball triggers an Electro-Charged reaction with the bar.
Surge +	When a Hydro or Electro Pinball hits a brick, it causes an Electro-Charged reaction, dealing a lightning chain AoE DMG to surrounding bricks.
Pierce +	When a Cryo or Electro Pinball hits a brick and causes a Superconduct reaction, it pierces through the other bricks and cannot be deflected except for the bar.
Steaming +	When a Pyro or Hydro Pinball hits a brick and causes a Vaporize reaction, it will instantly break the brick that causes the elemental reaction.
Liquefy +	When a Pyro or Cryo Pinball hits a brick and causes a Melt reaction, it will instantly break the brick that causes the elemental reaction.
Freezeball +	This reaction triggers when a Hydro or Cryo Pinball triggers a Frozen reaction with the bar, letting you catch and hold the frozen Pinball for a limited time.
Coagulating +	When a Hydro or Cryo Pinball hits a brick it causes a Frozen reaction, causing all connected bricks of the same type to be frozen in place. The frozen bricks will immediately break once they get hit by the Pinball again.

Elemental Reactions Guide and How it Works

Use Characters Based on the Required Elements

Each challenge will require you to use characters based on the required elements before starting each stage. Failure to follow this rule will prevent you from continuing with the challenge.

You will be given a couple of Trial Characters in each stage to help you. A checkmark will be seen if you have met the required elements in each stage. You may also use a team with less than four characters if you wish to do so.

List of All Characters

Rhythm Ball Meztli Event Information

Rhythm Ball Meztli Event Details

Event Start	April 28, 2025
Event End	May 6, 2025
How to Unlock	Adventure Rank 20 Complete Prologue: Act 3 - The Song of the Dragon and Freedom
Rewards	+ Talent Ascension Materials

What is the Rhythm Ball Meztli?

The Rhythm Ball Meztli is a pinball event in which you must control the bar to return incoming balls and destroy various bricks to get higher scores and rewards!

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Rhythm Ball Meztli Event Rewards

Total Rhythm Ball Meztli Event Rewards

All Rhythm Ball Meztli Event Rewards
Primogem x420	Mora x120,000	Hero's Wit x12
Guide to Contention x6	Guide to Kindling x6	Guide to Conflict x6
Mystic Enhancement Ore x24

Rhythm Ball Metzli Stage Rewards

Stage	Objectives	Rewards
1	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 1000	Primogem x40 Guide to Contention x3
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 2000	Primogem x30 Mora x20,000
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 3000	Hero's Wit x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
2	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 1000	Primogem x40 Guide to Kindling x3
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 2000	Primogem x30 Mora x20,000
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 3000	Hero's Wit x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
3	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 1000	Primogem x40 Guide to Conflict x3
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 2000	Primogem x30 Mora x20,000
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 3000	Hero's Wit x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
4	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 1000	Primogem x40 Guide to Contention x3
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 2000	Primogem x30 Mora x20,000
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 3000	Hero's Wit x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
5	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 1000	Primogem x40 Guide to Kindling x3
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 2000	Primogem x30 Mora x20,000
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 3000	Hero's Wit x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
6	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 1000	Primogem x40 Guide to Conflict x3
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 2000	Primogem x30 Mora x20,000
	Complete the challenge and acheive a score of 3000	Hero's Wit x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4

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Event Guide	Date and Rewards
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