
2026-10-08 16:01:33

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 has brought another major shift to the endgame meta. This updated tier list is based on current endgame performance in Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow, with rankings reflecting the latest meta after Pearl’s release.
Team building remains the most important factor, but the characters listed below consistently deliver the best results.
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Characters are ranked primarily by their average performance in Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow. Rankings prioritize consistency and accessibility in optimal teams.
Tier | DPS | Support DPS | Support | Sustain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
T0 |
Himeko • Nova
Archer |
Rin |
Cyrene
Trailblazer: Elation |
Hyacine
Huohuo |
T0.5 |
Castorice
Firefly
Saber
Kafka
Phainon |
Evernight
Gilgamesh
Hysilens |
The Dahlia
Sparkle
Tribbie
Cerydra
Sunday |
Dan Heng • PT |
T1 |
The Herta
Myde
Acheron |
Anaxa
Black Swan |
Robin
Cipher
Fugue
Ruan Mei |
Lingsha
Fu Xuan
Aventurine |
T2 |
Aglaea
Feixiao
Seele |
Jiaoqiu
Silver Wolf |
Luocha
Gallagher | |
T3 |
Dan Heng • IL
Blade
Jingliu
Yunli |
Jade
Topaz
Herta |
Bronya
Tingyun |
Bailu |
T4 |
Rappa
Boothill
Dr. Ratio
Clara
Himeko
Yanqing |
Argenti |
Pela
Trailblazer: Harmony |
Gepard |
Memory of ChaosThe current Memory of Chaos cycle, Crossing the Afterlife, runs from the launch of Version 4.6 until early November. It features Elation-related Turbulence that benefits teams capable of frequent attacks and strong single-target or blast damage. Starward Mode on Stage 12 requires clearing three separate nodes within a shared cycle limit.
Starward Mode | Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Node 1 |
Aventurine • Waveflair |
Ashveil |
Mortenax |
Huohuo |
Silver Wolf LV.999 |
Sparxie |
Yao Guang |
Pearl | |
Node 2 |
Phainon |
Cerydra |
Robin • Summeretto |
Cyrene |
Castorice |
Evernight |
Robin • Summeretto |
Hyacine | |
Node 3 |
Himeko • Nova |
Sunday |
Robin • Summeretto |
Huohuo |
Firefly |
Fugue |
The Dahlia |
Lingsha | |
Pure FictionThe current Pure Fiction cycle is still Domain Genesis from Version 4.5, running until October 19. It focuses on rapid AoE clear, Punchline generation, and Surging Grit windows. Starward Mode adds a third high-scoring node, rewarding teams that can efficiently clear large groups of enemies.
Starward Mode | Team | Buff | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Node 1 |
Aventurine • Waveflair |
Ashveil |
Mortenax |
Huohuo |
Euphoria |
Himeko • Nova |
Sunday |
Robin • Summeretto |
Dan Heng • PT |
Delirium | |
Node 2 |
Silver Wolf LV.999 |
Sparxie |
Yao Guang |
Pearl |
Euphoria |
Evanescia |
Yao Guang |
Trailblazer: Elation |
Pearl |
Euphoria | |
Node 3 |
Phainon |
Cerydra |
Robin • Summeretto |
Cyrene |
Delirium |
Castorice |
Evernight |
Robin • Summeretto |
Hyacine |
Riddle Fanatic | |
Apocalyptic ShadowThe current Apocalyptic Shadow cycle, Dominance of Oblivion, began on October 5 and features bosses including Kafka, the Judge of Oblivion, and Hoolay in Starward Mode. It rewards Break efficiency, Ultimate damage, and Elation damage. Matching elemental weaknesses and selecting the right node buffs is key to high scores.
Starward Mode | Team | Buff | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Node 1 |
Silver Wolf LV.999 |
Sparxie |
Yao Guang |
Pearl |
Magic Time |
Firefly |
Fugue |
The Dahlia |
Lingsha |
Collapse on Sight | |
Node 2 |
Ashveil |
Mortenax |
Robin • Summerett |
Huohuo |
Exploit Opening |
Evanescia |
Yao Guang |
Trailblazer: Elation |
Pearl |
Comic Relief | |
Node 3 |
Phainon |
Cerydra |
Robin • Summeretto |
Cyrene |
Heroic Vanguard |
Castorice |
Evernight |
Robin • Summeretto |
Hyacine |
Unstoppable Force | |
Version 4.6 features Pearl as the new limited 5-star, with Evanescia and Mortenax Blade on rerun. Pull decisions should be based on your current roster gaps rather than chasing every high-tier unit.



T0 characters such as Silver Wolf LV.999, Evanescia, Pearl, Aventurine • Waveflair, Robin • Summeretto, Mortenax and Yao Guang currently stand at the top of the meta.
Yes, especially if you are investing in Elation teams. She provides dedicated sustain that many previous compositions lacked.
Yes. Several T1 and T2 units remain fully capable of clearing endgame content when built properly and placed in suitable teams.
Major shifts usually occur after new version releases and significant balance updates. This list reflects the meta in early October 2026.
This Honkai: Star Rail Tier List for Version 4.6 gives you a clear overview of the strongest characters and recommended team directions. Focusing on T0 supports, amplifiers, and the new sustain Pearl will help you clear endgame content more efficiently.
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