Let's talk about how tough this round's difficulty really is.
Based on my tests over the past few days, N5 difficulty is indeed a significant step up from N4—enemy HP has skyrocketed by 40% , and ATK has also increased by 25% . N6 adds another 30% HP and 20% ATK on top of that.
But interestingly, this round's V6 difficulty is noticeably lower than the last one . Although the reflect damage mechanism drains HP more frequently, the enemies' ATK is lower, giving us more room for maneuver.
There are essentially three core mechanics: the reflect environment triggers extra damage when you take damage, specific elemental reactions grant a 50% damage bonus, and each room has a 180-second time limit. N5 requires 8000 points for a perfect score, and N6 needs 12000 points —it sounds like a lot, but in practice, it's not that exaggerated.
Skipping the Mecha Girl? Just replace her.
While the Mecha Girl has good mobility and decent area damage, honestly, four-star alternatives are more practical.
My most recommended combination is Xiangling —this four-star Pyro character is simply a god in the Perilous Realm. Her Elemental Burst provides continuous Pyro damage, making it incredibly stable for triggering reactions with other characters. Pair her with Fischl , whose Oz provides top-tier Electro application. If you're facing multiple enemies, Beidou's high damage and shield are also excellent.
My personal favorite team composition: Xiangling + Xingqiu + Bennett + Chongyun . It's a pure four-star lineup, but it can clear N6 stably without issues. The key idea is to use stable elemental reactions to compensate for insufficient single-target damage —this is much more cost-effective than trying to stack damage on a single character.
Fellins's alternatives are actually quite simple.
Fellins's main role is Swirl and crowd control, but in a relatively confined environment like the Perilous Realm, the need for crowd control isn't as high.
Sucrose is definitely the most economical alternative. Just get her to Level 60 Ascension and equip her with a Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers , and that's enough. I've tested it, and the difference in effectiveness compared to five-star Anemo characters is really not that big.
Of course, if you have Jean or Venti , that's even better—Jean's healing is especially friendly to low-investment teams, and Venti's crowd control is indeed very satisfying in certain rooms.
However, based on my experience, you can even consider not using an Anemo character . Pure reaction teams with double Pyro/double Hydro or double Electro/double Cryo also perform excellently in this Perilous Realm.
I have the most to say about Akofi's alternatives.
Akofi's main role in the team is as a sub-DPS and elemental reaction trigger. The most economical alternative is the Freeze system with Chongyun + Xingqiu .
Chongyun only needs to be Level 70 with a Sacrificial Greatsword to be effective. I've noticed many players overlook Chongyun's value—his Cryo infusion ability is particularly useful in this version.
Among other Cryo options, Rosaria's crit rate buff is very practical, and Diona's shield and healing are also good. Paired with Xingqiu's Hydro application, they can form a very stable Freeze control.
Core strategy for clearing with low investment (important points coming up)
For resource allocation, I recommend your main DPS to be Level 80 Ascension , with talents at 6/6/6; sub-DPS at Level 70 Ascension , with talents at 1/6/6; and support characters at Level 60 Ascension , with talents at 1/1/6, which is sufficient.
Practical experience shows that proper team composition is more important than high investment . I've seen too many players pour massive resources into a single five-star character and still fail to clear—because they neglected team synergy.
Skill upgrade priority: Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack (only main DPS needs Normal Attack upgrades). For weapons, four-star weapons are perfectly sufficient: main DPS uses refined four-star weapons, supports carry Sacrificial series , and healers use Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers .
Elemental Reactions are King
The efficient reaction combinations are just a few: Vaporize (Pyro + Hydro, 1.5-2.0x damage), Melt (Pyro + Cryo, also 1.5-2.0x), Superconduct (Electro + Cryo, reduces Physical RES).
I've summarized a combat rhythm: Support applies element first → Main DPS triggers reaction → Elemental Burst for cleanup . Specifically, at the start, have support characters establish the elemental environment, then the main DPS continuously outputs damage, and finally, unleash Elemental Bursts collectively for quick clear.
Mastering this rhythm will significantly boost the damage output of low-investment teams.
Don't take detours with equipment setup.
Here are a few highly cost-effective four-star weapon recommendations: Dragon's Bane is suitable for Electro main DPS, Sacrificial Sword is the top choice for support, the Widsith is very cost-effective for catalyst users, and Rainslasher is suitable for physical damage dealers.
For Artifacts, main stat priority: ATK% > Elemental Damage Bonus > Crit Rate/Crit Damage (maintain 1:2 ratio) > Elemental Mastery. Sub-stat value priority: Crit Rate > Crit Damage > ATK% > Elemental Mastery.
For low-investment players, prioritize correct main stats first, don't obsess over sub-stats . A purple artifact with the correct main stat is much more practical than a gold artifact with perfect sub-stats but an incorrect main stat.
Practical Case Study Sharing
I used the four-star combination of Xiangling + Xingqiu + Bennett + Chongyun , with a total investment of about 2 million Mora , and cleared N5. The key was that Xiangling's Pyronado's continuous damage was truly effective .
Key operations for N6 include: wisely utilizing the reflect damage mechanism (sometimes taking damage can trigger beneficial effects), precisely controlling HP (don't get greedy with damage and die), and maintaining smooth skill rotations.
I've summarized a few common reasons for failure: over-reliance on a single character, neglecting the importance of elemental reactions, improper skill timing, and unreasonable equipment setup. Avoid these pitfalls, and your clear rate will significantly increase.
Regarding Top-ups and Resource Acquisition
For material acquisition, Talent Books should prioritize the Freedom books on Monday/Thursday, Ascension Materials require careful Resin planning, and Weapon Materials are best obtained by focusing on one type, rather than farming different ones daily.
If you're looking to top up, I've compared several platforms:
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I've tried other platforms, but they either didn't have a price advantage, or delivery was slow and required manual processing, and customer service wasn't responsive enough, leading to a generally mediocre experience.
Regarding the return on investment for character development, four-star characters offer significantly better value than five-stars . Focusing on developing 2-3 core four-star characters yields much better results than spreading resources evenly.
Q&A Time
How difficult are N5/N6 really? Frankly, N5 has +40% HP compared to N4, and N6 adds another +30%, but the overall difficulty this round has indeed decreased. The chances of clearing with low investment are much higher than before , I recommend trying with 2-3 million Mora investment.
What's the best alternative to the Mecha Girl? The Xiangling + Xingqiu
combination. Four-star characters are easier to get high refinements for, making them more practical. What if I don't want to pull for Fellins? Sucrose at Level 60 Ascension is the most economical, or directly consider a pure reaction team
, which works just as well. Are there any alternatives for Akofi? Chongyun paired with Xingqiu's Freeze system is the most stable. Rosaria and Diona
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