Honkai: Star Rail Best Characters Tier List V3.6

Joséphine Fossey

2025/10/16

Welcome to LDShop’s Honkai: Star Rail Best Characters Tier List V3.6! Discover the top-tier characters who dominate battles in Honkai: Star Rail! Our updated tier list highlights the strongest combatants across all roles—DPS, Support, and Sustain—to help you conquer even the most demanding content.

Remember: Success in this game relies on strategic team composition and player expertise. Even characters ranked in lower tiers can become formidable when paired with the right allies and tactics!

Let’s dive right into the tier list below and check it out!

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Contents

Honkai: Star Rail Best Characters Tier List in V3.6
3.6 Changes and Additions
Conclusion
Tier Explanation
Tags Explanation

Honkai: Star Rail Best Characters Tier List in V3.6

DPS

Support

Sustain

Phainon

The Herta

Castorice

Evernight

Feixiao

Anaxa

Sunday

Robin

Tribbie

Ruan Mei

Hyacine

Permansor Terrae

Aventurine

Lingsha

Huohuo

T0.5

Acheron

Mydei

Archer

Firefly

Yunli

Saber

Blade

Jingliu

Boothill

Rappa

Hysilens

Aglaes

Kafka

Jade

Cipher

Cerydra

Sparkle

Bronya

Trailblazer (Ice)

Fugue

Jiaoqiu

Hyacine

Tingyun

Silver Wolf

Gallagher

Fu Xuan

Dr.Ratio

Jing Yuan

Argenti

Cipher

Black Swan

Imbibitor Lunae

March 7th (Hunt)

Topaz

Moze

Permansor Terrae

Topaz

Pela

Trailblazer (Imaginary)

March 7th (Hunt)

Asta

Luocha

Lynx

Seele

Himeko

Hyacine

Clara

Guinaifen

Herta

Xueyi

Tribbie

Qingque

Hanya

Welt

Gepard

Bailu

Serval

Hook

Yanqing

Misha

Luka

Sampo

Dan Heng

Sushang

Trailblazer (Physical)

Arlan

Yukong

Trailblazer (Physical M)

Trailblazer (Physical)

March 7th(Ice)

Trailblazer (Fire)

Natasha

Click the character to get the full lowdown—including Character build, weapon and their background information.

Tier lists show characters' relative performance in their roles at a glance, but remember: every character works with enough investment, no matter their rank.

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3.6 Changes and Additions

HSR Version 3.6 elevates the gameplay experience with engaging new characters, challenging game modes, and impactful system upgrades. Highlighted among the latest 3.6 update are the debuts of Evernight and Permansor Terrae, along with rerun banners for The Herta and Anaxa.

Character	Explanation
Evernight	An Ice · Remembrance unit who excels as a hybrid DPS and team support, boosting allies’ Crit DMG and overall damage while weakening enemies through Vulnerability debuffs. Shines in Remembrance-focused teams, especially alongside characters like Castorice, where her buffs and Memosprite synergy reach full potential. A strong pick for players who value team utility and flexible scaling, though less dominant in burst-oriented or solo-DPS setups.
Permansor Terrae	A Physical · Preservation unit who blends shielding and offensive support, providing strong team-wide protection while enhancing ally damage through his Bond Mate mechanic. Excels when paired with Physical or follow-up–based DPS units, offering both sustain and consistent damage contribution. Considered a high-value pull for players seeking a durable yet flexible support that boosts team survivability and output. Seen as a character that redefines Preservation playstyles by introducing a more aggressive, ATK-scaling shield system.
The Herta	Returning in Version 3.6, The Herta stands out as a powerful Ice · Erudition DPS who excels at stacking debuffs and unleashing devastating burst damage through her “Interpretation” mechanic. Her kit revolves around building stacks to trigger massive AoE attacks, making her a top pick for clearing multi-enemy stages. She synergizes best with allies who can accelerate her actions or help stack debuffs quickly, maximizing her rotation speed and damage uptime. For players seeking a high-impact burst DPS with unique scaling and strong late-fight potential, The Herta is absolutely worth pulling.
Anaxa	Returning in Version 3.6, Anaxa shines as a versatile Wind · Erudition unit, specializing in applying multiple Weakness types to enemies and boosting team-wide damage. Synergizes exceptionally well with Herta and other debuff-focused allies, making him a cornerstone for optimized Weakness-centric team compositions. A high-value pick for players looking to maximize both single-target and AoE damage through strategic debuff management.

--Update: September 4, 2025

Conclusion

Remember, tier lists are recommendations, not strict rules—a skilled player can excel even with mid-tier units through smart strategy and mastery. That said, higher-ranked characters streamline progress and make challenging content far more manageable.

Honkai: Star Rail thrives on skill-driven combat, where even top-tier characters require careful rotations, timing, and synergy. In Version 3.7, Evernight excels as a sub-DPS and support, leveraging HP-based mechanics and memosprite synergy to boost both her own and her team’s damage. Permansor Terrae provides defensive support with shields and buffs, enhancing survivability while empowering DPS units. Together, they balance offense and defense, offering versatile synergies that make them indispensable for optimizing team compositions and tackling endgame content efficiently.

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Tier Explanation

T0	Meta-shaping powerhouses. They stand out in practically all game content and seamlessly fit into various team lineups. They’re absolutely worth pulling for and putting heavy resources into.
T0.5	Top-level performers with only minor drawbacks. They may require specific team configurations or a bit more skill to master, but they still deliver outstanding results.
T1	Dependable, steady choices. These characters do well in most situations, though they might struggle in certain specific scenarios or need more investment to truly excel.
T2	Characters that work in specific situations. They can perform well in niche teams or particular content, but they’re generally overshadowed by higher-tier alternatives.
T3	Their practical use is limited. These characters need substantial investment and specific team setups to be competitive.

Tags Explanation

DPS	DPS is the cornerstone of your offensive strategy, dealing heavy damage consistently throughout a battle. These characters usually boast powerful attacks and abilities that prioritize offensive stats such as ATK, Crit DMG, and Crit Rate. The entire team is built around creating favorable conditions and supporting the DPS to help them unleash their maximum damage potential.
Support	Support characters focus on providing the buffs or debuffs to the entire team or enemy. They increase the total DPS output of a team and activate their abilities while still generating SP.
Sustain	Sustain characters have their shields and healing ability. They provide possibly somrthing aside from protection and healing.

Joséphine Fossey Experienced Game Editor

I’m a tactical RPG strategist obsessed with perfecting character builds and team synergies. My guides go beyond basic tier lists—I dissect talent priorities, relic/weapon interactions, and rotation timings through frame-perfect testing and stat optimization. Whether you're maximizing a support's buff uptime or crafting a hypercarry's one-shot combo, I turn complex mechanics into battle-proven strategies that dominate the meta.

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