ASTRAL ARCHIVE / COMBAT ANALYSIS

HONKAI: STAR RAIL TIER LIST

Role-based rankings built from practical performance, versatility and CritAtlas team usage.

87 GUIDES

MAIN DPS

S+ defines the strongest and most flexible options for the selected role. Rankings may shift with new endgame cycles, enemies and team archetypes.

RANKING METHOD

How to Use This Tier List

Rankings summarize practical performance within a role. They do not replace encounter mechanics, Weakness matching or account-specific investment.

Role first

Compare Main DPS with Main DPS and sustains with sustains. A support's value comes from the teams and mechanics it enables, not personal damage alone.

Mode matters

Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction and Apocalyptic Shadow reward different target counts, rotations and damage profiles.

Investment matters

Rankings assume functional builds and teams. An accessible character with stronger Relics and better synergy can outperform a poorly supported premium unit.

Tier placements are reviewed after major character releases, balance changes and endgame rotations.

What can change a Star Rail ranking?

Tier placement depends on the active endgame cycle, enemy weaknesses and the teammates available on an account. A specialist may outperform a higher-ranked generalist in the mode that rewards their mechanic. Eidolons and signature Light Cones are not required for the baseline comparison.

Use the role tabs to compare characters competing for the same slot, then open a build guide to check Relics, speed targets and team partners. Revisit the list after major patches because new characters, enemies and blessings can change practical value.