Honkai Star Rail Tier List: Best Characters
In this article you will find all the information you need to know about the current best characters in Honkai Star Rail.
Honkai: Star Rail has various characters players can choose from. This tier list ranks the characters based on their overall performance, utility, and effectiveness in the game. However, it is important to note that individual player skill, team composition, and investment can greatly influence a character's effectiveness.
S Tier: Top-Tier Characters
| Character | Image | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jing Yuan |  |
DPS |
| Luocha |  |
Support |
| Acheron |  |
DPS |
| Bronya |  |
Support |
| Fu Xuan |  |
Support |
| Huohuo |  |
Support |
| Jingliu |  |
DPS |
| Tingyun |  |
Support |
| Ruan Mei |  |
Support |
| Black Swan |  |
DPS |
| Kafka |  |
DPS |
| Seele |  |
DPS |
| Sparkle |  |
Support |
| Aventurine |  |
Support |
The S tier consists of characters that excel in their respective roles, offering exceptional damage output, strong support capabilities, or both.
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A Tier: Strong Contenders
| Character | Role |
|---|---|
| Blade | DPS |
| Clara | DPS |
| Dan Heng - Imbibitor Lunae | DPS |
| Bailu | Support |
| Gepard | Support |
| Serval | DPS |
| Qingque | DPS |
| Asta | Support |
| Gallagher | Support |
| Himeko | DPS |
| Welt | Support |
| Dr. Ratio | DPS |
| Trailblazer (Fire) | DPS |
Characters in the A tier are strong contenders that can perform well in various team compositions.
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B Tier: Decent Options
| Character | Role |
|---|---|
| Silver Wolf | Support |
| Topaz and Numby | DPS |
| Dan Heng | DPS |
| Guinaifen | DPS |
| Hook | DPS |
| Luka | DPS |
| Lynx | Support |
| March 7th | Support |
| Misha | DPS |
| Natasha | Support |
| Sampo | DPS |
| Yanqing | DPS |
| Arlan | DPS |
| Hanya | Support |
| Herta | Support |
| Yukong | Support |
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C Tier: Situational Picks
| Character | Role |
|---|---|
| Trailblazer (Physical) | DPS |
| Sushang | DPS |
| Xueyi | DPS |
This Honkai: Star Rail version 2.1 character tier list provides a general ranking of characters based on their overall performance and utility in the current meta.
When building teams in Honkai: Star Rail, it is crucial to consider the synergy between characters and their elemental types. While higher-tier characters are generally more desirable, even lower-tier characters can excel in specific combat scenarios when paired with the right teammates.
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