In Genshin Impact Version 7.2, the Spiral Abyss resets twice: Phase 1 on November 16, 2026 and Phase 2 on December 16, 2026, both at 04:00 server time. On the America server (UTC-5) that is 1:00 AM PST / 4:00 AM EST. Phase 1 gives Floor 11 a 60% Electro and 60% Geo DMG Bonus and Floor 12 a 75% Lunar-Crystallize DMG boost (first half) and +200 Elemental Mastery (second half). Phase 2 switches Floor 11 to Cryo and Anemo bonuses and Floor 12 to Stellar Glimmer DMG +75% and active-character Anemo DMG +75%. The monster lineup on Floors 11–12 changes in both phases.
Quick facts
- Phase 1 reset: November 16, 2026, 04:00 server time (America: 1:00 AM PST / 4:00 AM EST)
- Phase 2 reset: December 16, 2026, 04:00 server time (America: 1:00 AM PST / 4:00 AM EST)
- Phase 1 Blessing: Resounding Moon (Superconduct / Stellar-Conduct stacks)
- Phase 2 Blessing: Glistening Moon (Stellar-Conduct / Stellar Swirl stacks)
- Source: official Version 7.2 update notes
Spiral Abyss Phase 1 (from November 16)
Floor 11 Ley Line Disorder: all party members gain a 60% Electro DMG Bonus and a 60% Geo DMG Bonus.
Floor 12 Ley Line Disorders: first half, Lunar-Crystallize DMG is increased by 75%; second half, all party members' Elemental Mastery is increased by 200.
Blessing of the Abyssal Moon, "Resounding Moon": when a character triggers Superconduct or Stellar-Conduct on an opponent they gain 1 stack; at 3 stacks a shockwave deals True DMG at the opponent's position and consumes the stacks. Up to 1 stack every 0.1s, one shockwave every 4s.
Spiral Abyss Phase 2 (from December 16)
Floor 11 Ley Line Disorder: all party members gain a 60% Cryo DMG Bonus and a 60% Anemo DMG Bonus.
Floor 12 Ley Line Disorders: first half, characters' Stellar Glimmer DMG is increased by 75%; second half, Anemo DMG dealt by the active character is increased by 75%.
Blessing of the Abyssal Moon, "Glistening Moon": Stellar-Conduct or Stellar Swirl DMG grants 1 stack; at 6 stacks a shockwave deals True DMG and consumes the stacks. Up to 1 stack every 0.1s, one shockwave every 6s.
Who benefits in 7.2 Abyss?
Phase 1 favors Electro teams built around the new Stellar-Conduct reaction, which is exactly what 5-star Electro catalyst Mitya and 4-star Electro sword Valeriy (both on Phase I banners) are designed for, plus Geo and Lunar-Crystallize setups. Phase 2 favors Cryo and Anemo characters and Stellar Swirl. For the current banner lineup see our 7.2 banners post.
FAQ
What time does Spiral Abyss reset in the US? At 04:00 server time on the 16th. On the America server that is 1:00 AM PST / 4:00 AM EST (US Daylight Time ended November 1, 2026).
Does Spiral Abyss still reset on the 1st? Not in 7.2. The official notes list only November 16 and December 16 for Spiral Abyss; the new Imaginarium Theater season starts December 1 instead. See Imaginarium Theater December 2026.
Where are the full 7.2 notes? Our 7.2 update details summary covers new areas, characters, TCG and compensation.
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Source: official "Hour of Ruin" Version 7.2 Update Details, Spiral Abyss section. As of November 6, 2026.
