Honkai: Star Rail Best Characters Tier List V3.5

DPS

Support

Sustain

T0

Phainon

The Herta

Castorice

Feixiao

Anaxa

Sunday

Robin

Tribbie

Hyacine

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

T1

Dr.Ratio

Jing Yuan

Argenti

Black Swan

Imbibitor Lunae

March 7th (Hunt)

Moze

Topaz

Pela

Trailblazer (Imaginary)

Asta

Luocha

Lynx

T2

Seele

Himeko

Clara

Guinaifen

Herta

Xueyi

Qingque

Hanya

Welt

Gepard

Bailu

T3

Serval

Hook

Yanqing

Misha

Luka

Sampo

Dan Heng

Sushang

Trailblazer (Physical)

Arlan

Yukong

March 7th(Ice)

Trailblazer (Fire)

Natasha

Character

Explanation

Hysilens

• A Physical · Nihility unit who specializes in DoT amplification and enemy debuffs, creating zones that lower enemy stats and enhance damage-over-time effects.
• Excels when paired with Kafka, forming the backbone of DoT-focused team comps.
• Considered a high-value pull for players who want to invest in DoT strategies, but less impactful outside of DoT-centric setups.
• Seen as a character that revitalizes DoT playstyles in Version 3.5.

Cerydra

• A Wind · Harmony support designed to replicate and enhance ally Skills, enabling DPS characters to perform additional Skill actions.
• Gains Charges through allies’ actions and her Ultimate, which then fuel her support abilities.
• Pairs best with Skill-heavy DPS units such as Phainon, Anaxa, or Archer, drastically increasing their output.
• Her signature Light Cone Epoch Etched in Golden Blood boosts ATK and provides significant Skill DMG buffs while also improving SP recovery.
• Highly specialized, but exceptionally powerful when built around Skill-centric teams.

Kafka

• Returning in Version 3.5, Kafka remains the core enabler of DoT teams, triggering and amplifying damage-over-time effects.
• Synergizes perfectly with Hysilens, making the duo one of the strongest DoT cores in the game.
• A must-pull for players looking to optimize DoT-oriented strategies.

Silver Wolf

• Also featured in the Version 3.5 rerun banners, Silver Wolf remains a flexible debuffer capable of implanting enemy weaknesses.
• Offers universal value across a wide range of team comps due to her adaptability.
• While not new, her rerun gives players another chance to secure one of the most reliable support units in the game.

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.

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.