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HSR Character Tier List
The latest Honkai: Star Rail Tier List for version 4.6, ranking all 93 characters against the current meta. Pick a tab below to see the rankings for each game mode, or filter by Element and Path to narrow down the characters you care about.
What changed in the 4.6 update
Compared with the 27/07/2026 list: 4 new characters, 3 moved up and 4 moved down in the Overall tab. The per mode lists also shifted a lot because the enemies and buffs of the current cycle are different.
New characters
Overall tabMortenax Blade (SS), Robin • Summeretto (SS), Aventurine • Waveflair (SS) and Pearl (SS).
What is the HSR Tier List?
The HSR Tier List rates how strong each character is in Honkai: Star Rail based on real combat performance in the endgame modes. Every character is placed in a tier from SS down to C according to how much they shape a team, how consistent they are and how much long term meta value they hold, not on raw damage output alone.
What each tier means
HSR Tier List by game mode
Overall
all purpose ratingA general assessment across several modes and many team setups. Suited to players who want characters that are versatile, easy to build and valuable over the long run across patches. This is the list to read first when you decide which banner to pull or what to invest in.
Memory of Chaos
fast clearsRewards clear speed and efficient use of every turn. Single target DPS characters paired with supports that recycle energy come out on top. Damage multiplying supports such as Sunday, Tribbie, Sparkle and Robin • Summeretto currently sit in SS.
Pure Fiction
area damageScored on total area damage across many waves of enemies. Blast and AoE damage dealers such as Himeko • Nova, The Herta, Castorice, Jade and Herta currently sit in SS. Supports that speed up the energy cycle are also especially valuable.
Apocalyptic Shadow
phased boss fightsBoss fights built around thick Toughness bars and several phases. Priority goes to DPS characters who break Toughness quickly, control the pace and stay alive for a long time. Firefly, Saber and Archer currently sit in SS, along with healers such as Lingsha, Hyacine and Pearl.
How the rankings are decided
- Combat performance at Eidolon 0 (E0), with the best fitting team and Light Cone.
- Consistency across many different teams and many enemy types.
- Team synergy, a character who fits into more teams ranks higher.
- Dependency, characters who need Eidolons, a limited Light Cone or one specific limited support to shine lose points in the Overall tab.
- Long term meta value, so characters who are only strong for a single patch are not overrated.
- Endgame performance in Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction and Apocalyptic Shadow, judged against the enemies and buffs of the current cycle.
Frequently asked questions about the HSR Tier List
Who is the strongest character in Honkai: Star Rail 4.6?
In the Overall tab, SS currently holds 19 characters: Himeko • Nova, Silver Wolf LV.999, Evanescia, Castorice, Archer, Mortenax Blade, Robin • Summeretto, Sunday, Tribbie, Evernight, Rin Tohsaka, Sparkle, Hyacine, Yao Guang, Huohuo, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, Aventurine • Waveflair, Pearl and Ashveil. Of these, Mortenax Blade, Robin • Summeretto, Aventurine • Waveflair and Pearl are new to the list.
How often is the HSR Tier List updated?
The rankings are reviewed every time Honkai: Star Rail ships a new version or a new character arrives. The per mode lists also move with the enemies and buffs of each cycle.
How do SS, S+, S, A, B and C differ?
SS characters define the meta, they are the ones worth pulling and investing in first. S+ is very strong and very flexible. S is reliably strong in most teams. A is good once fully invested. B is usable but needs a supporting team. C already has better replacements in the higher tiers.
What criteria is the tier list based on?
Rankings are based on combat performance, consistency, team synergy, how much a character depends on Eidolons, limited Light Cones or limited supports, and long term meta value in Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction and Apocalyptic Shadow.
Are C tier characters still usable?
Yes. C tier characters still clear the story and endgame content at a basic level if you fully invest in their Traces, Relics and Eidolons. That said, if you own a higher tier option for the same role, use that character instead.
What Eidolon level does this tier list assume?
The rankings evaluate characters at Eidolon 0 (E0), with the best fitting team and Light Cone. Characters who need Eidolons, a limited Light Cone or one specific limited support to shine lose points in the Overall tab. A few characters get much stronger at E2 or E6, see each character page for more.
What is the difference between Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction and Apocalyptic Shadow?
Memory of Chaos rewards clearing enemies fast inside a turn limit, so single target DPS has the advantage. Pure Fiction asks for area damage across many waves, which suits Blast and AoE DPS plus energy cycle supports. Apocalyptic Shadow is a phased boss fight that values Toughness breaking, pace control and staying alive for a long time.
Updated 06/10/2026 (version 4.6). See also the character list and the strongest teams to put together the right lineup.