All 82 characters ranked for Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction & Apocalyptic Shadow. Featuring new Elation path characters Yao Guang & Sparxie.
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Tier List – Best Characters in March 2026
Version 4.0 "No Aha At Full Moon" has arrived, bringing the Astral Express to Planarcadia — a chaotic amusement-park world tied to the Aeon of joy, Aha. This update introduces the brand-new Elation path alongside two new 5-star characters: Yao Guang (Physical / Elation) and Sparxie (Fire / Elation).
The current HSR meta continues to revolve around Chrysos Heir teams led by Phainon, who remains the undisputed strongest DPS. Follow-Up Attack teams with Feixiao and Robin are still dominant, and Break Effect teams have been revitalized with The Dahlia and Firefly.
This tier list evaluates every playable character at E0 (Eidolon 0 for 5-stars, E6 for 4-stars) with optimal setups. Rankings are based on average performance across Memory of Chaos (MoC), Pure Fiction (PF), and Apocalyptic Shadow (AS).
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📊 Tier List Methodology
How We Rank Characters: This tier list is based on extensive testing across all three endgame modes: Memory of Chaos (MoC), Pure Fiction (PF), and Apocalyptic Shadow (AS). Characters are evaluated at E0 for 5-stars and E6 for 4-stars with their best-in-slot Light Cones and Relics.
Tier Definitions:
• SS Tier: Meta-defining characters that dominate all content. Must-pull for any account.
• S+ Tier: Exceptional characters that excel in multiple modes. Top-tier investments.
• S Tier: Strong characters with reliable performance. Great additions to any roster.
• A Tier: Solid options that work well in specific teams or scenarios.
• B Tier: Situational picks that have niche uses but are generally outclassed.
• C Tier: Underperforming characters that need significant investment or buffs.