Honkai Star Rail 1.6 version is live, adding many new features to the game. One anticipated feature of version 1.6 is Pure Fiction, the new permanent game mode. This game mode will feature constantly respawning enemies for a specific number of turn cycles, and defeating them will give points. Here, we have provided the best characters and team comps for the Pure Fiction game mode in Honkai Star Rail 1.6 so that you can quickly get those rewards.
What is Pure Fiction in Honkai Star Rail?
Pure Fiction is the new permanent game mode introduced in the Honkai Star Rail 1.6 update. In this game mode, players must defeat constantly respawning enemies for a specific number of turn cycles. Defeating enemies will give points, and players will get rewards depending on the score after the given turn cycle finishes. Also, each stage will have specific conditions, and meeting them will lead to additional rewards.
Each stage of Pure Fiction will have two nodes, so players will have to assemble two teams to take on each of the stages. Furthermore, players will also get to choose the buff for each of the nodes.
Honkai Star Rail Pure Fiction Release Date
Pure Fiction in HSR is going to be released on January 8, 2024, which is when the Memory of Chaos 1.6 update will end. The Pure Fiction game mode will refresh every six weeks, as revealed in one of the episodes of the Developer’s Radio.
What to Expect from Pure Fiction in Honkai Star Rail?
Pure Fiction is going to be a multi-target-focused game mode. At the moment, most of the game modes and scenarios in Honkai Star Rail are focused on defeating one or two elite enemies. This will be different in the Pure Fiction game mode, where we will get to see a large number of constantly respawning weaker enemies and maybe one or two elite enemies in the mix.
The latest HSR 1.6 event — Tales of the Fantastic — gave us a brief look at what to expect from Pure Fiction, as it also featured a similar system. So make sure to finish that event, before the Pure Fiction mode releases in Honkai Star Rail.
Honkai Star Rail Pure Fiction Characters
Pure Fiction in HSR is perfect for characters with AoE or Blast attacks. This game mode will revive many unused characters with high AoE damage but low single-target damage. Here are some of the best characters you can use in Pure Fiction mode in Honkai Star Rail.
1. Argenti
Argenti is tailor-made for Pure Fiction mode. His Skill and Ultimate both do significant AoE damage, clearing hordes of enemies quickly. His Talent also increases his Crit Rate, depending on the number of enemies hit, so he is perfect for most multi-target scenarios. Furthermore, his Ultimate recharges very quickly when attacking multiple enemies, having an excellent up-time.
2. Himeko
Pure Fiction mode in HSR is perfect for Himeko to make a comeback. Himeko’s kit shines when fighting multiple weak enemies who are easy to Weakness Break. Himeko’s Follow-up attack can trigger when 3 enemies are weakness broken, which is perfect against constantly respawning enemies. If played correctly, Himeko will be constantly spamming her Follow-up attack, dealing insane damage, and racking up those points for your team. Her Ultimate also does good AoE damage, which is a plus.
3. Herta
Herta also makes a comeback with the Pure Fiction game mode. Her kit is filled with AoE attacks — her Skill, Follow-up attack, and Ultimate all do AoE damage. Pairing her with Himeko can help you defeat the low-health enemies, allowing more respawns and weakness breaks.
4. Serval
Serval is another good character for Honkai Star Rail Pure Fiction mode, especially if you plan on using DoT teams. She has a good AoE damage kit, as her attacks deal additional damage to all Shocked enemies. Her Ultimate also deals strong AoE Damage, while applying the Shocked state on all the enemies.
Other Characters
Other than the above-mentioned characters, you can also use the following ones in the Pure Fiction mode:
- Blade
- Jing Yuan
- Jingliu
- Dan Heng Inbibitor Lunae
- Qingque
Best Pure Fiction Team Compositions in HSR
| Order | Main DPS | Sub DPS | Sub DPS | Sustain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best | Argenti | Himeko | Herta | Luocha |
| Alternative | Blade | Himeko | Jing Yuan | Fu Xuan |
| F2P | Serval | Sampo | Herta | Lynx |
The best team for Pure Fiction mode will feature Himeko and Herta. Both of them are extremely strong together for multi-target scenarios. Other than that, Argenti, Blade, and Jing Yuan are also good options. Luocha and Fu Xuan are the best Sustains for Pure Fiction as their Ultimate deal AoE damage.
Pure Fiction Rewards in Honkai Star Rail
Pure Fiction will have many rich rewards, including a free 4-star character. Here are all the free characters in Pure Fiction:
So, there you have it. Share with us your favorite characters for Pure Fiction. Also, tell us whether you like the new game more or not.
