HSRVersion 3.1, introduces fresh mechanics with the revamped Elation path featuring Yao Guang (5★ Physical Elation support) and Sparxie (5★ Fire Elation DPS), alongside tweaks to Sparkle and Black Swan that elevate Punchline stack strategies.
Drawing from Prydwen, Game8, and Buffbuff consensus, this guide ranks characters for endgame content: MoC boss rushes, Pure Fiction (PF) wave clears, and Apocalyptic Shadow (AS) break-focused battles. Ratings assume E0S1 (4★ E6 for F2P), max relics, and synergies—key for Cycle 50+ clears. Whether you’re chasing 3-star MoC or optimizing AS, prioritize T0 sustains like Hyacine or Dan Heng Permansor Terrae. For gacha parallels, check our Wuthering Waves characters tier for similar build strategies.
Prydwen Memory of Chaos (MoC) Tier List
MoC rewards SP-efficient kits, burst against bosses, and adaptability to turbulence. T0 characters shine standalone; “Partner” tags demand specific teams (e.g., Hysilens with DoT amps).
| Tier | DPS | Support DPS | Amplifier | Sustain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | Castorice (Quantum, Advance, SP-Friendly), Hysilens (Physical, DoT, Debuff, Partner), March 7th Evernight (Ice, Buff, SP-Friendly, Partner), Phainon (Physical, Support DPS) | Black Swan (Wind, Debuff, DoT, Partner), Kafka (Lightning, DoT, Partner) | Cerydra (Wind, Buff, Partner), Cyrene (Ice, Energy, Buff, Partner), Sunday (Imaginary, Advance, Buff, Energy), Tribbie (Quantum, Buff) | Dan Heng Permansor Terrae (Physical, Buff, SP-Friendly) |
| T0.5 | Anaxa (Wind, Debuff), Archer (Quantum, SP-Unfriendly, Partner), Firefly (Fire, Advance, Break, SP-Unfriendly, Partner), Mydei (Imaginary, SP-Friendly), Sparxie (Fire, NEW, Partner) | Cipher (Quantum, Debuff, SP-Friendly), Sparkle (Quantum, Advance, Buff, SP-Friendly), The Dahlia (Fire, Break, Buff, SP-Friendly, Partner), TB Remembrance (Ice, Advance, Buff, E6), Yao Guang (Physical, NEW, SP-Friendly, Partner) | Gallagher (Fire, Advance, Break, Debuff, SP-Friendly, E6), Huohuo (Wind, Buff, Energy), Lingsha (Fire, Break, Debuff) | Hyacine (Wind) |
| T1 | Aglaea (Lightning, Advance, Partner, SP-Friendly), Boothill (Physical, Break, Partner), Saber (Wind, Advance), The Herta (Ice, Advance, Buff, SP-Unfriendly) | Anaxa (Wind, Debuff, Partner) | Bronya (Wind, Advance, Buff, SP-Unfriendly), Robin (Physical, Advance, Buff), Ruan Mei (Ice, Break, Buff, Delay) | Aventurine (Imaginary) |
Game8 aligns with Prydwen on T0 picks like Castorice for quantum advance, but Buffbuff elevates Firefly to T0 in partner-heavy setups for break efficiency.
Pure Fiction (PF) Tier List
PF thrives on AoE wave clears, favoring hypercarries with follow-up attacks. Jade and Herta dominate, with 3.1’s whimsicality boosting Elation synergies.
| Tier | Damage Dealer | Support/Sustain |
|---|---|---|
| Ex/SS | The Herta, Jade, Herta, Argenti | Tribbie, Lingsha, Robin |
| S/A | Rappa, Jing Yuan, Acheron, Castorice, Anaxa | Sunday, Aventurine, Ruan Mei, Huohuo |
| Lower | Feixiao, Boothill | Gallagher, Fugue, Jiaoqiu |
Prydwen highlights Jade’s debt stacking for PF waves, while Game8 notes Argenti’s climb with Yao Guang amps.
Apocalyptic Shadow (AS) Tier List
AS focuses on break mechanics against cacophony bosses, where Firefly and Boothill excel with Ruan Mei delays.
| Tier | Damage Dealer | Support/Sustain |
|---|---|---|
| Ex/SS | Firefly, Boothill, Feixiao, Rappa, Anaxa | Ruan Mei, Lingsha, Robin |
| S/A | Phainon, Mydei | Tribbie, Aventurine, Sunday, Huohuo |
| Lower | – | Gallagher, Harmony MC |
Buffbuff praises Lingsha’s break debuffs for AS, synergizing with Sparxie for punchline bursts.
Best Teams & Synergies
1. Super Break MoC/AS: Castorice (DPS), The Dahlia (Break Buff), Cerydra or Cyrene (Amp), Hyacine (Sustain). 3-turn clears; Dahlia’s partner tag boosts break by 50%.
2. Elation PF/MoC: Sparxie (DPS), Yao Guang (Support DPS), Sparkle (Amp), Gallagher (Debuff Sustain). Stack punchlines for 200%+ crit; provisional until full testing.
3. DoT Hybrid: Hysilens or Kafka (DoT DPS), Black Swan (Debuff), Sunday or Ruan Mei (Amp), Aventurine (Sustain). Reliable for PF; Black Swan’s partner tag enhances Kafka.
4. F2P Break: Firefly (DPS), Ruan Mei (Break Buff), Gallagher or Huohuo (Sustain), TB Harmony (Amp). Clears AS bossing with E6 TB.
5. Hypercarry MoC: Feixiao or Aglaea (DPS), Robin or Sunday (Amp), Lingsha (Debuff Sustain). Aglaea’s lightning advance pairs with Sunday’s energy.
6. AoE PF: Jade or The Herta (DPS), Tribbie (Buff), Robin (Amp), Huohuo (Energy). Jade’s debt mechanics shine in waves.
Synergies evolve: Elation with Punchline stacks favors Yao Guang/Sparxie; Break teams need Dahlia for efficiency. PC optimization like ARC Raiders specs ensures smooth rotations.
Pull Priority & Build Guide
Must-Pull T0: Castorice (quantum DPS), The Dahlia (break enabler), Yao Guang (Elation core). Sparxie if needing fire DPS.
High Value T0.5: Firefly (break), Sparkle (advance buff), Hyacine (sustain).
Skip: Niche like Archer (SP-unfriendly without partners).
Pull strategy: Save 300 Jades for guarantees; selectors for Dahlia/Yao. Reroll for Castorice + Dahlia in 3.1.
Builds:
- Castorice: 4pc Watchmaker (Break Effect 200%+), SPD boots, LC Sleep Like the Dead, CRIT subs.
- Yao Guang: 2pc Watchmaker/2pc Musketeer, ERR rope, ATK/CRIT body.
- Firefly: 4pc Iron Cavalry (Break), SPD 134+, LC On the Fall of an Aeon.
- Relics: Farm Simulated Universe for Watchmaker/Iron Cavalry; prioritize Break Effect > SPD > CRIT.
Light Cones: E1 S1 for meta; F2P use 4★ alternatives like But the Battle Isn’t Over.
F2P & Beginner Roadmap
F2P thrives with E0S1: Aventurine (sustain from selectors), Robin (event free), Ruan Mei (rerun pulls). Clear Equilibrium 6 early for trace farms; daily Calyx for materials. MoC/PF rewards relics—focus Cavern for sets like Watchmaker.
Beginner path: Story to Union 40 > Echo of War for bosses > ToA for Jades. PC launcher for better controls, similar to Battlefield 6 tweaks.
Avoid common pitfalls: Don’t overinvest 4★ without E6; balance moons for team bonuses.
Meta Shifts & 3.1 Patch Notes
3.1 buffs Elation with Punchline mechanics; Sparkle/Black Swan gain 10% energy regen. Upcoming 3.2 teases more DoT. Prydwen notes Break’s longevity in AS, but Elation could overtake in PF. Patches echo quick fixes in XDefiant crossplay.
FAQs
Best DPS in HSR 3.1 MoC?
Castorice (T0 quantum advance); Firefly/Boothill (T0.5 break).
Yao Guang Pull Worth It?
Yes—T0.5 support DPS; Elation staple for punchline teams.
F2P Team for Cycle 50 MoC?
Firefly + Ruan Mei + Gallagher + Huohuo—break-focused, relic-heavy.
Prydwen vs Game8 Tiers?
Prydwen mode-specific/data-backed; Game8 general—Prydwen for endgame.
Sparxie Kit Overview?
Fire Elation DPS: Livestream skill boosts blast ATK, punchlines for burst; needs Yao Guang/Sparkle.
Ride the Astral Express
3.1’s Elation/Break blend rewards smart pulls—grab Dahlia/Yao, relic grind, and conquer. For action RPGs, explore Wuthering Waves resonators.
