Honkai Star Rail

Honkai Star Rail 3.0 Tier List: Best Characters for Simulated Universe & Forgotten Hall

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In Version 3.0 of Honkai Star Rail, the meta shifts with the introduction of new Path-aligned characters and updated endgame challenges. For the Simulated Universe, top-tier units balance damage output, crowd control, and survivability against varied enemy compositions. Meanwhile, the Forgotten Hall demands efficient burst damage and reliable support to clear Memory stages within limited cycles. Below is a breakdown of the best characters in each mode, organized by tier, to help you optimize your team-building strategy.

Tier List Methodology

The following rankings consider each character’s performance in both Simulated Universe and Forgotten Hall, focusing on:

  • Damage Potential: Burst and sustained DPS capabilities.
  • Utility: Debuffs, shields, and buffs that enhance team efficiency.
  • Survivability: Self-healing, shields, or HP sustain to endure prolonged battles.
    This approach aligns with community and guide consensus on character effectiveness in high-difficulty scenarios.

Simulated Universe Tier List

Based on current Version 3.0 content and Simulated Universe meta insights, characters are ranked for overall effectiveness:

SS Tier

  • Argenti (Nihility DPS): Exceptional single-target and AoE damage, excels with Planar Ornaments.
  • Robin (Imaginary Support): Grants guaranteed follow-up attacks, amplifying team DPS.
  • The Herta (Erudition DPS): High burst damage and strong multi-hit combos.
  • Rappa (Imaginary DPS): Top-tier AoE damage and self-sustain.

S Tier

  • Feixiao (Quantum DPS): Reliable high-damage outputs after buff setup.
  • Jade (Physical Support): Supports FUA teams with follow-up attacks and energy regeneration.
  • Boothill (Physical DPS): Excels against high-HP enemies with Break Effect.

A Tier

  • Aglaea (Quantum Support): Provides healing and shields while boosting Quantum characters.
  • Silver Wolf (Nihility Support): Applies random weaknesses, improving team damage.
  • Mydei (Imaginary Support): Strong buffs for Eidolon and break-focused strategies.

B Tier

  • Clara (Hunt DPS): AoE Physical damage specialist for early-stage Simulated Universe.
  • Sushang (Physical DPS): Consistent Labyrinth damage and shield-shredding.

C Tier

  • Other 4★ units: Useful in specific niche teams but not prioritized for endgame Simulated Universe.

Forgotten Hall Tier List

The Forgotten Hall’s Memory and Memory of Chaos modes rotate challenging stages with turbulence effects. The best units minimize cycles and clear stages effectively:

SS Tier

  • Pela (Ice Nihility Support): Debuffs enemies, greatly boosting ally damage.
  • Natasha (Abundance Healer): Superior healing throughput to keep teams alive under pressure.
  • Tingyun (Hunt Support): Provides multi-hit buffs and SP generation.
  • Seele (Imaginary DPS): High burst, excels in Memory of Chaos burst requirements.

S Tier

  • Dan Heng (Fire) (Imaginary DPS): Strong against Fire-weak enemies in central stages.
  • Asta (Erudition Support): Buffs Physical DPS and provides shields.
  • Gepard (Quantum Shield): Robust shield generation and single-target defense.

A Tier

  • Argenti: Versatile DPS for higher-level Memory stages.
  • Himeko (Physical DPS): Reliable FUA damage output.
  • Gallagher (Imaginary DPS): Consistent AoE damage, benefits FUA comps.

B–C Tiers

Lower-tiered units like Clara, Hook, and Sparkle can clear easier stages but require more investment to match SS/S tier throughput.

Version 3.0 Release Highlights

Version 3.0 Phase 1 launched on January 14, 2025 (NA) / January 15, 2025 (EU/Asia), introducing The Herta and the Reminiscence Light Cone. Phase 2 on February 5, 2025 added Aglaea alongside the Time Woven Into Gold Light Cone. These releases directly impact meta viability by enabling new team compositions and buff synergies.

Optimizing your Honkai Star Rail 3.0 teams for Simulated Universe and Forgotten Hall involves prioritizing high-tier DPS and support characters while leveraging the latest Path mechanics. Use this tier list to focus your resource investment and banner pulls effectively, ensuring you clear the toughest endgame content with maximum efficiency.

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