Best teams for Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction

Guide on the best teams you can use for clearing Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming/HoYoverse)
Guide on the best teams you can use for clearing Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming/HoYoverse)

A new rotation of Pure Fiction is here in Honkai Star Rail, along with the version 3.3 update. This cycle features new enemies to challenge, along with fresh stage buffs and mechanics. As per standard patterns, there are a total of four stages in the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction gameplay mode, and players can clear these stages to earn rich in-game rewards such as Stellar Jades, Jade Feathers, and Credits.

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This article discusses the best team compositions that you can use to play the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction challenge.


Team recommendations for Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction 'Narrative Analysis'

Before discussing the best teams to use for the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction gameplay mode, let us take a look at the stage mechanics and buffs available for this rotation:

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  • Universality: During Surging Grit, the SPD of all party members is increased by 40%. When all accumulated "Resound" is consumed during an attack, 1 Skill Point is recovered. After characters use their Skill to attack enemies, 3 Grit Value is gained for every enemy hit.
  • Paradox: Ally attacks can reduce enemy Toughness even if the enemy doesn't have the corresponding Weakness type. This effect will be equal to 50% of the original Toughness reduction value. During Surging Grit, when enemies become Weakness Broken after being attacked by party members, 3 Grit Value is gained.
  • Divine Score: When "Resound" is consumed to deal damage to enemies, all characters' DMG is increased by 60% for the next turn.
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Best teams for stage 3 (Narrative Analysis III)

Enemies in stage 3 of Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction have the following weaknesses:

  • Node 1: Lightning, Physical
  • Node 2: Quantum, Wind

Keeping these weaknesses in mind, the following are the best teams for each Node in Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction Narrative Analysis III:

Node 1 teams

1) Acheron, Jiaoqiu, Aventurine, Black Swan

Acheron, Jiaoqiu, Aventurine, Black Swan (Image via HoYoverse)
Acheron, Jiaoqiu, Aventurine, Black Swan (Image via HoYoverse)

A team with Acheron as the main DPS is the best choice for clearing this node in Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction. Since all the enemies in this node are weak to Lightning, using an AoE hypercarry unit such as Acheron will help you clear out enemy waves very quickly. Make sure to use the Universality buff when using this team.

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2) Aglaea, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo

Aglaea, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)
Aglaea, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)

If you own Aglaea, you can also use her (along with her best supports) to clear the node. Aglaea is a very powerful AoE unit who will excel at defeating the multiple enemy waves present in this node. If you don't own Sunday/Robin, you can replace them with Remembrance Trailblazer, or even Ruan Mei. Pick the Universality buff for this team.

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3) Argenti, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo

Argenti, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)
Argenti, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)

Since enemies in this node of Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction are also weak to Physical attacks, you can use a Physical DPS unit such as Argenti to get a quick clear. Support units such as Sunday and Robin can help advance Argenti and let him take more turns, thus generating energy faster for his Ultimate. The Universality buff will be useful for this team.

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Node 2 teams

1) Castorice, Tribbie, Remembrance Trailblazer, Hyacine

Castorice, Tribbie, Remembrance Trailblazer, Hyacine (Image via HoYoverse)
Castorice, Tribbie, Remembrance Trailblazer, Hyacine (Image via HoYoverse)

Since enemies in Node 2 are weak to Quantum, a Castorice hypercarry team is a great choice for achieving a high score. Castorice is currently one of the best DPS units in the game, and you can use her to clear this node comfortably. If you don't have Tribbie, you can replace her with Ruan Mei. Similarly, Hyacine can also be replaced with Luocha or Gallagher. You can use either the Universality or the Divine Score buff for this team.

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Also read: Best Castorice build in Honkai Star Rail: Light cones, relics, stats, teams, and more


2) Anaxa, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo

Anaxa, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)
Anaxa, Sunday, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)

Anaxa is an Erudition DPS unit who can be used to clear Node 2 of Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction Narrative Analysis III. Since Anaxa can implant weaknesses on the enemies, he is an excellent choice for gameplay modes such as Pure Fiction, wherein making sure enemies have the right weaknesses is a big requirement for achieving a perfect clear. Use the Universality buff for this team.

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3) Blade, Sunday, Ruan Mei, Hyacine

Blade, Sunday, Ruan Mei, Hyacine (Image via HoYoverse)
Blade, Sunday, Ruan Mei, Hyacine (Image via HoYoverse)

Since all enemies in this node have Wind weaknesses, Blade is another Wind DPS character you can pick for this stage. Sunday is one of Blade's best supports, and Ruan Mei can be replaced by Tribbie, if you have her. Use the Divine Score buff for this team.

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Best teams for stage 4 (Narrative Analysis IV)

Node 1

1) The Herta, Anaxa, Tribbie, Lingsha

The Herta, Anaxa, Tribbie, Lingsha (Image via HoYoverse)
The Herta, Anaxa, Tribbie, Lingsha (Image via HoYoverse)

With the first node of Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction stage 4 featuring Argenti as the enemy boss ▌←and other enemies with Ice weakness The Herta is an obvious pick. She is one of the best AoE DPS units in the game, and she can dish out incredible amounts of damage provided you build her well. Anaxa and Tribbie are her best supports, while Lingsha is the best sustain option for The Herta. Use the Universality buff for this team.

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Also read: How to play The Herta in Honkai Star Rail: Abilities, ideal stats, playstyle, and rotation guide


2) Argenti, Jade, Robin, Huohuo

Argenti, Jade, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)
Argenti, Jade, Robin, Huohuo (Image via HoYoverse)

In case you don't have The Herta, a team with Argenti as the main DPS can also be used to clear this node. Make sure you team him up with Jade and Robin, so he can take turns faster. Huohuo is mandatory in this team as she can provide ATK buffs to Argenti, as well as help him replenish his Ultimate. Use the Universality buff for this team.

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3) Firefly, Harmony Trailblazer, Fugue, Lingsha

Firefly, Harmony Trailblazer, Fugue, Lingsha (Image via HoYoverse)
Firefly, Harmony Trailblazer, Fugue, Lingsha (Image via HoYoverse)

Since Argenti has a Fire weakness, a Firefly Super Break team is a good choice for clearing this node. In case you don't have Fugue, she can be replaced with Ruan Mei. Lingsha can also be replaced with Gallagher if you don't own her. Make sure to use the Paradox buff for this team.

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Node 2

1) Castorice, Tribbie, Remembrance Trailblazer, Hyacine

Castorice, Tribbie, Remembrance Trailblazer, Hyacine (Image via HoYoverse)
Castorice, Tribbie, Remembrance Trailblazer, Hyacine (Image via HoYoverse)

The featured boss in Node 2 is Swarm: True Sting, which is weak to Quantum, making a Castorice hypercarry team the best choice for this node. Castorice is a very strong unit that can easily get you maximum points in this node. Tribbie and Hyacine can be replaced with Ruan Mei and Luocha, in case you don't have/either of them. Use the Divine Score buff for this team.

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2) Mydei, Sunday, Tribbie, Luocha

Mydei, Sunday, Tribbie, Luocha (Image via HoYoverse)
Mydei, Sunday, Tribbie, Luocha (Image via HoYoverse)

Since enemies in this node also have Imaginary weaknesses, pick a team with Mydei as the main DPS. Sunday and Tribbie are both excellent supports for Mydei ▌←although you can replace Tribbie with Ruan Mei if you don't have her. Mydei's speed and powerful AoE attacks can clear this node very easily. Use the Universality buff for this team.

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Also read: Honkai Star Rail Mydei build guide: Best Relics, Light Cones, Trace priority, teams, and materials


3) Rappa, Fugue, Ruan Mei, Lingsha

Rappa, Fugue, Ruan Mei, Lingsha (Image via HoYoverse)
Rappa, Fugue, Ruan Mei, Lingsha (Image via HoYoverse)

Another unit that can take advantage of the enemies' Imaginary weakness in Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pure Fiction stage 4 is Rappa. Team her up with Fugue, Ruan Mei, and Lingsha for an easy clear of this node. Make sure to use the Paradox buff for this team.

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