Honkai: Star Rail Character Tier List

Our Honkai: Star Rail tier list ranks every character in Version 4.5. See which HSR characters dominate Pure Fiction, Memory of Chaos, and Apocalyptic Shadow.

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Honkai Star Rail has over 80 characters, but not every one performs well, especially in end-game content. Some work in almost any team composition, while others only work in very specific lineups. With the arrival of 4.0 penalizing outdated comps, knowing the current meta gives you a reliable base for team building.

How Honkai: Star Rail Characters are Ranked

Characters are ranked at Eidolon 0 with their best 4-star Light Cone. There are three main factors: Endgame mode clear times (Pure Fiction, Memory of Chaos, Apocalyptic Shadow), team flexibility, and skill-point economy. Characters that fare well in only one area generally rank low.

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Characters Tier List

TierCharacterPath
SMydeiDamage Dealer
AglaeaDamage Dealer
AcheronDPS (Nihility)
FeixiaoDPS (Hunt)
RobinSupport (Harmony)
FireflyDPS (Destruction)
ASundaySupport (Harmony)
AnaxaDamage Dealer
HyacineSustain
Ruan MeiSupport (Harmony)
HuohuoSustain
LingshaSustain (Abundance)
AventurineSustain (Preservation)
JadeSub-DPS (Erudition)
SparkleSupport (Harmony)
BoothillDPS (Hunt)
BronyaSupport (Harmony)
BHimekoDPS (Erudition)
JingliuDPS (Destruction)
KafkaDPS (Nihility)
BladeDamage Dealer
CBlack SwanSub-DPS (Nihility)
DMarch 7thSustain

Meta Overview

This tier list reflects a meta defined by dominant new carries, elite harmony supports, and reliable sustain options. Mydei, Aglaea, Acheron, Feixiao, Robin, and Firefly headline an exceptional S tier, while a deep A tier featuring Sunday, Anaxa, Hyacine, and several enduring staples continues to anchor competitive endgame lineups.

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S Tier

These S-tier characters represent the absolute pinnacle of power in Honkai Star Rail, defining the current meta and excelling across every endgame mode. Building a team around any of these units is a safe and highly rewarding investment.

  • Mydei establishes himself as a dominant DPS threat with exceptional scaling and self-sustaining mechanics, making him a cornerstone carry across multiple compositions.
  • Aglaea delivers outstanding speed-oriented damage and team acceleration, thriving in action-forward lineups that reward aggressive turn cycling.
  • Acheron remains a premier damage dealer whose nihility-synergy kit and powerful ultimate make her a consistent force in the endgame landscape.
  • Feixiao continues to excel as a follow-up attack powerhouse, shredding through content with relentless precision and strong team synergy.
  • Robin provides unmatched harmony support through her action advance and universal damage amplification, elevating virtually any carry she is paired with.
  • Firefly rounds out the tier as a top-tier break-focused DPS whose synergy with Ruan Mei and fire-weakness content makes her a dominant and reliable investment.

A Tier

A-tier characters are powerful, versatile, and highly competitive in endgame content, often serving as excellent alternatives or complementary pieces to S-tier units.

  • Sunday offers flexible harmony support with strong skill point generation and ultimate-focused buffing that pairs well with a wide range of carries.
  • Anaxa brings a unique disruptive kit that deals significant damage while carving out a premier role in current endgame modes.
  • Hyacine stands out as a top sustain option whose healing output and team utility make her invaluable in demanding content.
  • Ruan Mei, Huohuo, Lingsha, Aventurine, Jade, Sparkle, Boothill, and Bronya round out a deep and reliable tier that continues to anchor competitive lineups across diverse team compositions.

B Tier

B-tier characters remain solid and functional picks capable of clearing endgame content, though they typically require more investment or favorable conditions to match the efficiency of higher-tier units.

  • Himeko shines in break and multi-target scenarios but struggles for a slot in the most optimized lineups.
  • Jingliu delivers strong single-target damage but faces stiff competition from newer carries.
  • Kafka anchors DoT compositions effectively, though the archetype has lost some ground in the current meta.
  • Blade offers durable self-sustaining damage but remains niche compared to more versatile DPS options.

C Tier

C-tier characters have notable limitations that hold them back in the current meta, though they can still function in the right niche compositions.

  • Black Swan remains a capable DoT support and damage dealer but struggles to keep pace with the power level of higher-tier alternatives, making her a situational pick at best.

D Tier

D-tier characters face significant challenges in the current endgame environment and are generally outclassed by most alternatives.

  • March 7th has largely been surpassed by more specialized sustain and support options, limiting her viability in competitive content.

Making the most of 4.0 and the Future

With huge changes in the HSR meta from new characters in 4.0, it shouldn't come as a surprise if 4.1 shakes things up just as much. If you're looking to invest in meta safe characters, look toward versatile support units such as Robin and Sunday, which are beneficial to almost any DPS character.

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Changelog

  • Refreshed tier list for 4.5.
  • Refreshed tier list for 4.4.
  • Refreshed tier list for July 2026.
  • Refreshed tier list for July 2026.
  • Refreshed tier list for June 2026.
  • Refreshed tier list for 4.2.
  • Refreshed tier list for 4.2.