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Honkai Star Rail 4-Star Character Power Ranking (Version 3.x)

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Honkai Star Rail 4-Star Character Power Ranking (Version 3.x) offers a concise look at the current meta for four-star Trailblazers in Honkai: Star Rail’s Version 3.x update. While community sentiment often highlights Dan Heng and Herta among favorites, competitive performance data paints a clearer picture of which four-stars truly shine in endgame modes like Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow. Drawing on industry tier analyses and player polls, this power ranking emphasizes characters whose kits deliver consistent results under optimal conditions.

Top-Tier Power Picks

1. Herta

Herta stands out for her overwhelming single-target damage and utility as a Fire DPS amplifier, making her indispensable in boss-heavy encounters.

2. Qingque

A top-tier Erudition support, Qingque’s AoE damage and multi-element flexibility boost team DPS across modes like Pure Fiction.

3. Serval

Serval’s versatile Hawthorne support amplifies allies’ damage and shields, providing both offense and defense in difficult fights.

4. Guinaifen

As a premier Nihility DPS, Guinaifen delivers brutal follow-up attacks and invaluable Slow applications for crowd control.

5. Xueyi

Xueyi’s Burst-driven Quantum damage and Break synergy make her a solid pick for both single-target and multi-target content.

Mid-Tier Standouts

  • Himeko: While primarily known for her Erudition support, she lacks the raw damage of higher-tier peers but remains a solid team buffer
  • Hook: As a Physical support, Hook offers reliable debuffs, though falls short in late-game DPS benchmarks
  • Pela: Pela’s Hunt support excels in multi-enemy scenarios, but her scaling requires specific Light Cones to outpace top picks
  • Guinaifen: Though ranked top-five, her reliance on setup means she can underperform in casual play

Situational & Lower-Tier Options

Characters like Arlan, Dan Heng, and Misha frequently appear in player discussions yet occupy lower tiers due to niche conditions or inconsistent outputs. Dan Heng’s performance hinges on precise Slow triggers and partner buffs, making him less forgiving in auto-play. Arlan and Misha offer unique elemental utility but are overshadowed by more straightforward four-star alternatives.

Honorable Mentions

  • Tingyun: Energy recovery support that can complement ranged DPS teams in specific compositions.
  • Sampo: Break-focused Hybrid DPS with solid niche in certain Apocalyptic Shadow setups.
  • March 7th: Versatile Imaginary support whose utility scales with companion picks.
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