Honkai: Star Rail's Apocalyptic Shadow mode: Top performing characters revealed! A new player-created chart highlights the most frequently used characters in this challenging combat mode, offering valuable insights into effective team compositions.
Apocalyptic Shadow, a permanent mode similar to Pure Fiction and Memory of Chaos (unlocked after completing the Grim Film of Finality mission), pits players against formidable foes with unique abilities, demanding strategic team building. Version 2.3 rewards players with Xueyi for clearing the initial stages, and future updates will introduce new enemies and balance adjustments.
A Reddit user's chart reveals the top performers:
Top Five-Star Characters:
- Ruan Mei (89.31% usage rate) leads the pack, demonstrating her exceptional effectiveness.
- Close behind are Acheron (74.79%) and Firefly (58.49%).
- Fu Xuan follows at 56.75%.
Top Four-Star Characters:
- Gallagher takes the lead among four-star characters with a 65.14% usage rate.
- Pela holds a respectable 37.74% usage rate.
The highest-performing team identified combines Firefly, Ruan Mei, the Trailblazer, and Gallagher, showcasing a mix of five-star power and valuable four-star support. Surprisingly, Xueyi and Sushang also feature among the top-performing characters, highlighting their unexpected strength in this mode.
Looking ahead, a leaked update reveals that version 2.5 will introduce a challenging new boss to Apocalyptic Shadow: Phantylia the Undying, a three-phase foe from Xianzhou Lufou. This boss utilizes different damage types (Wind, Lightning, and Imaginary) across its phases and employs summoned lotuses with unique abilities.
Completing Apocalyptic Shadow offers significant rewards, including Stellar Jades, Refined Aether, Traveler's Guide, Lucent Afterglow, and Lost Crystal – crucial resources for enhancing your characters and progressing in the game.