The newest Pure Fiction phase in Honkai Star Rail, Deceitful Chaos, has arrived! Gear up and prepare for battle, but don’t face it alone. This guide will equip you with the best team compositions to dominate each stage’s unique mechanics.
Conquer Deceitful Chaos: Best Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Pure Fiction Teams
Deceitful Chaos revolves around the “Shatter” debuff inflicted by Ultimate attacks. This debuff inflicts damage on the target and surrounding enemies every turn, making frequent Ultimate usage key to victory. Here, we’ll showcase effective team setups for both four Stages, catering to different character pools.
Stage 1
For Stage 1, any well-developed team of level 70-80 characters should suffice. Here are two strong team options to easily surpass the 60,000-point threshold:
Team 1
- Dan Heng (Imbibitor Lunae)
- Black Swan
- Acheron
- Kafka
This team revolves around Acheron, whose Ultimate dishes out massive damage and stacks the “Slashed Dream” buff thanks to the “Scalded” effect triggered by Black Swan. Dr. Ratio (F2P option) serves as a solid replacement for Acheron, offering strong support. Serval is another great choice due to her naturally fast Ultimate charging.
Team 2
- Guinaifen
- Hook
- Tingyun
- Asta
This team focuses on high skill point consumption, maximizing the “Shatter” debuff through the “Cacophony” buff granted by Inducement (Cacophony). Alternative F2P options include Luka, Herta, Yukong, and Gallagher, all excelling in frequent skill usage.
Stage 2
Stage 2 offers a slight difficulty bump, but it’s still conquerable. Here are two effective teams to breeze through this stage:
Team 1
- Black Swan
- Qingque
- Blade
- Fu Xuan
This team shines with “Splash” as its core memory. Blade and Qingque unleash devastating damage thanks to the 100% damage buff after their Ultimates. Consider these strong 4-star alternatives for the this team: Xueyi, Sampo, Lynx, or Dan Heng.
Team 2
- Serval
- Kafka (Electric/Ice Unit)
- Herta
- March 7th
Focusing on “Splash” allows Serval and Kafka to maintain their DoTs while amping up the overall team damage. Pela (Physical type) is a fantastic alternative for Kafka. Physical characters like Luka also work well due to the prevalent Physical weakness among enemies.
Stage 3
The enemies here are a pain, but fear not! Their elemental weaknesses make them vulnerable to specific team setups. Here are two winning team compositions:
Team 1
- Asta
- Guinaifen
- Clara
- Gallagher
This team specializes in Fire damage, making short work of enemies. If you prefer Physical damage, swap in Luka or your Physical MC. Himeko or Hook can also replace the Fire characters. “Splash” is ideal here as Clara excels at clearing waves with the damage boost after her Ultimate.
Team 2
- Acheron
- Black Swan
- Kafka
- March 7th
Acheron reigns supreme in this team, but fret not if you don’t have her. Herta, Jingliu, Tingyun, Dr. Ratio, Imbibitor Lunae, or Welt are all fantastic alternatives. For Acheron’s team, “Sympathetic Detonation” is ideal, but “Splash” works too if she’s missing.
Stage 4
The final stage throws Gepard and Cocolia at you back-to-back. Prepare for a real test with these powerful 5-Star team recommendations:
Team 1
- Jingliu
- Ruan Mei
- Clara
- Fu Xuan
Jingliu shines as the hypercarry, supported by Fu Xuan and Ruan Mei’s buffs. Clara adds extra damage. Don’t underestimate the importance of sustain! Fu Xuan and Bailu excel here, but Gepard, March 7th, Natasha, or Gallagher can be substitutes.
Team 2
- Acheron
- Black Swan
- Kafka
- Bailu
If you have Acheron, this team with “Sympathetic Detonation” allows her to unleash her Ultimate more frequently. If you lack Acheron, switch to “Inducement” and swap in characters like Seele, Himeko, or Jing Yuan for a hypercarry role. E6 Qingque is always a reliable option. Sparkle provides invaluable support against Cocolia.
With these team compositions and buff recommendations, you’re well on your way to conquering Deceitful Chaos in Honkai Star Rail! Remember, these are just suggestions. Experiment and find what works best for you and your character roster. Good luck, Trailblazer!
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