Honkai: Star Rail Character Tier List for Version 3.8

You get the latest Honkai: Star Rail tier list for Version 3.8, covering all 76 playable characters. S-tier picks stand out with strong abilities and fresh changes. This list updates often, so you always find the best options. Team synergy matters most when you build your winning squad. To ensure you can pull for these top-tier units, check out the Honkai: Star Rail Top Up page on ManaBuy.

Honkai: Star Rail Tier List Overview

This is the main part of the tier list. You can see how each character compares in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.8. This helps you choose the best heroes for your team. You will learn why these heroes are good.

Tier List Table

Do you want to know who is the strongest? Look at this table. It shows the top characters, their paths, and elements. You can quickly find the best choices for your squad.

Tier	Character	Path	Element
S	Bronya	Harmony	Wind
S	Jingliu	Destruction	Ice
S	Kafka	Nihility	Lightning
S	Silver Wolf	Nihility	Quantum
S	Fu Xuan	Preservation	Quantum
S	Blade	Destruction	Wind
S	Seele	The Hunt	Quantum
S	Sparkle	Harmony	Quantum
S	Topaz & Numby	The Hunt	Fire
S	Huohuo	Abundance	Wind
S	Acheron	Nihility	Lightning
S	Ruan Mei	Harmony	Ice
S	Dr. Ratio	The Hunt	Imaginary
S	Aventurine	Preservation	Imaginary
S	Robin	Harmony	Physical
S	Black Swan	Nihility	Wind
S	Hyacine	Remembrance	Ice
...	...	...	...

Note: There are 76 characters in total. You can see the full table on official or community sites.

The S-tier has the strongest picks. These characters are great in most game modes. You can count on them to help your team win.

Path and Element Reference

Paths and elements are important for building your team. Each path gives a character a special job, like doing damage or helping others. Elements help you break enemy shields and cause extra effects.

Here is a simple guide to paths and what they do:

Path	Tier	Key Characteristics
Harmony	God Tier	Very useful, has top picks like Bronya and Sparkle. Boosts team and fits many squads.
Remembrance	God Tier	Very strong, can do many jobs. Good in hard battles.
Destruction	Top Tier	Works well for single and group fights. Reliable and popular.
Nihility	Upper Echelon	Got better with buffs. Has stars like Kafka and Silver Wolf.
The Hunt	Upper Echelon	Can be very strong, but needs manual play.
Erudition	Upper Echelon	Best in group fights. Needs the right time to shine.
Abundance	Upper Echelon	Heals and protects. Sometimes not as good as Remembrance.
Preservation	Standard	Good for defense, but less needed if your DPS can heal.

You should match your characters’ elements to enemy weaknesses. This helps you break shields faster and do more damage. Here is how elements work in Honkai: Star Rail:

Element Type	Effect on Enemy	Additional Notes
Weakness	Breaks toughness fast	Causes Weakness Break
Weakness Break	Does extra damage	Slows down enemy actions

Try to use different elements in your team. This helps you fight any enemy you meet.

How We Rank Characters

You may wonder why some characters are S-tier. Here is what matters most:

Criteria	Description
Overall Efficiency	How well the character does in endgame content.
Investment/Reward Ratio	How much you spend versus what you get.
Role Effectiveness	How well the character does their job (damage, support, healing, etc.).

The Honkai: Star Rail tier list gets updated often. You always see the newest changes, especially when new characters come or the meta changes.
The meta can change with every update, so check back for new rankings!

Now you know the basics of the current meta. Use this guide to pick your favorites and make a winning team.

S-Tier Characters

Top Picks

You want the best characters for your team, right? S-tier heroes stand out in Honkai: Star Rail because they shine in every mode. Players use them most in endgame battles. Take a look at this table to see which S-tier picks show up the most:

Tier	Characters
T1	Jingliu, Boothill, Dr. Ratio, Jing Yuan, Argenti, Cipher, Black Swan, Imbibitor Lunae, March 7th (Hunt), Topaz, Moze, Permansor Terrae, Pela, Trailblazer (Imaginary), Asta, Luocha, Lynx
T2	Seele, Himeko, Hyacine, Clara, Guinaifen, Herta, Xueyi, Tribbie, Qingque, Hanya, Welt, Gepard, Bailu
T3	Serval, Hook, Yanqing, Misha, Luka, Sampo, Dan Heng, Sushang, Trailblazer (Physical), Arlan, Yukong, Trailblazer (Ice), Trailblazer (Fire), Natasha

Jingliu, Boothill, and Dr. Ratio lead the pack. You see these names often because they bring huge damage and strong skills. They help you clear tough content faster.

Meta Strengths

S-tier characters do more than just hit hard. They work well with others and boost your whole team. For example, Topaz increases damage from follow-up attacks, while Jingliu needs healers to keep her strong. Boothill loves speed buffs and break effects. Here’s a quick look at how some S-tier picks fit into teams:

Character	Role	Synergy Description
Topaz	Main/Sub DPS	Deals big damage and makes follow-up attacks stronger.
Jingliu	DPS	Needs healers and defense debuffs to reach her full power.
Boothill	DPS	Gets better with speed and break effect support.
Argenti	DPS	Loves energy regeneration for more ultimates.
Clara	DPS	Needs energy or support to trigger her counterattacks.

You can mix these S-tier heroes with supports, healers, or buffers. This makes your team stronger and helps you win more battles in Honkai: Star Rail. Try different combos and see which ones work best for you!

A-Tier Characters

Roles and Advantages

You might wonder what makes A-tier characters special. These heroes bring a lot to your team, even if they do not always steal the spotlight. They can fill many roles and help you win tough fights. Here is a quick look at the most common roles you will find in A-tier:

Role	Description
Damage Dealer	High DMG output when not getting hit.
Control	All attacks have a chance to freeze the target.
Single Target Damage	Great Single Target damage dealer.
Area of Effect Damage	Can enhance their Skill to make it deal AoE damage.
Burn Damage	Can apply burn and deal more DMG to burned targets.
Multiple Actions	High DMG and can make multiple actions per battle.

You can see that A-tier characters offer a mix of damage, control, and special effects. They often shine in teams that need flexible options. You get strong attacks, crowd control, and even burn effects to chip away at enemies.

Best Uses

A-tier characters work best when you build your team around their strengths. You might not get the raw power of S-tier picks, but you still get reliable performance. Some A-tier heroes, like Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest, give you solid Break DMG and speed reduction for extra turns. Others, such as Long Road Leads Home, boost debuff teams in the right setup.

Here is a quick comparison of A-tier and S-tier picks:

Tier	Character Name	Key Features
S	Time Woven Into Gold	30-40% performance gain over alternatives.
A	Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest	24% Break DMG with Speed reduction for extra turns.
A	Long Road Leads Home	Strong for debuff teams, especially in certain compositions.

You can use A-tier characters to fill gaps in your team or to try new strategies. They give you more ways to play Honkai: Star Rail and keep your battles exciting.

B-Tier and Below

Usability

You might wonder if B-tier and lower characters can help your team. The answer is yes, but you need to know when and how to use them. These characters can fill gaps in your lineup, especially if you do not have many top-tier options. Sometimes, you get a B-tier hero early in the game. You can use them to learn the basics and try out different team setups.

Here are some ways you can use B-tier and below characters:

Try them as backup units when your main team needs a break.
Use them in side missions or less challenging content.
Experiment with their skills to see if they fit your playstyle.

You can also use these characters to test new strategies. Sometimes, a B-tier hero surprises you with a unique skill or combo.

Limitations

B-tier and below characters have some clear drawbacks. You will notice these limits more as you reach harder stages in the game. For optimizing these lower-tier units, check our Artifact Guides to get the most out of them.

Note: These characters are below-average performers in their roles. They often need a lot of resources to keep up with stronger heroes.

Here are the main limitations:

They deal less damage or heal less than higher-tier picks.
You must invest more time and materials to make them useful in late-game content.
They may not fit well in the current meta or popular team comps.
Their skills might not scale as well as S- or A-tier characters.

If you want to clear the hardest content, you should focus on building stronger heroes. Still, B-tier and below characters can help you learn and have fun along the way.

Version 3.8 Updates

New Characters

You get to meet some fresh faces in Version 3.8! The biggest highlight is Dahlia (Constance), who joins as the only new 5-star character this patch. Dahlia brings a unique playstyle to the game. She focuses on Super Break support, which means she helps your team break enemy shields faster and boosts your Break teams. Her skills let you deal more damage even before you fully break an enemy’s toughness. If you love trying new team setups, Dahlia gives you more ways to win. To learn more about upcoming characters, see our Version 3.8 Leaks.

Here’s a quick list of what’s new:

Dahlia (Constance): 5-star Fire character, excels in AoE damage and support.
Super Break support: Makes Break-focused teams much stronger.
New strategies: You can now focus on Break output before regular damage.

Changes and Impact

Version 3.8 brings more than just new faces. You will notice some big changes in how you build your teams and play the game. The HP Count system now asks you to focus on breaking shields before you go for big hits. Back row targets also add a new twist, so you need to plan your attacks better.

Hyacine stands out as a top healer this patch. She heals your whole team quickly and deals decent damage at the same time. Many players say she is the best sustain unit for HP-scaling teams like Castorice, Tribbie, and Blade. If you need a strong healer, Hyacine is worth pulling for.

Aspect	Details
Role	Fast and effective healer with high SPD
Healing	Heals all party members while dealing decent damage
Team Synergy	Best for HP-scaling teams (Castorice, Tribbie, Blade)
Ratings	Rated highly in general and endgame content
Player Advice	Great pick if you lack strong sustain units

You also get new features like the Quick Path switch, which lets you change character paths faster. Locking multi-Path characters in team presets helps you keep your best team ready without extra steps. All these updates make Honkai: Star Rail feel fresh and exciting for both new and returning players.

Team Building Tips

Recommended Teams

You want a strong team in Honkai: Star Rail, right? Try mixing S-tier picks with great supports and sustain units. Here are some team ideas you can use:

Team Name	Main DPS	Support	Sustain	Flex Slot
Quantum Queen	Seele	Bronya	Fu Xuan	Silver Wolf
Lightning Storm	Kafka	Acheron	Lynx	Pela
Ice Breakers	Jingliu	Ruan Mei	Hyacine	Pela
Wind Runners	Blade	Sparkle	Huohuo	Black Swan

You can swap the flex slot for another support or sub-DPS. This helps you adjust for different enemies or game modes.

Synergy Advice

Team synergy makes a huge difference in endgame battles. When you pair characters like Moze, Lynx, and Pela, you balance damage, healing, and debuffs. Bonds between characters unlock special effects that boost your win rate. Always check your team’s paths and elements. Try to cover enemy weaknesses and use supports that match your main DPS.

Here are some tips to avoid common mistakes:

Pick your main DPS first. They do most of the damage.
Read your DPS’s traces. Know how their skills work.
Choose supports or sub-DPS units that boost your main DPS.
Add a sustain unit to keep your team alive.
Build each character for their role.

Want to try new combos? You can use online tools to make your own tier list and team setups. This helps you find what works best for your playstyle.

You now have the latest tier list for Version 3.8. Use it to build strong teams and try new strategies. And remember, ManaBuy is your trusted source for all your gaming needs.

Tip: Check back often for updates!
Remember, your playstyle matters most. Pick heroes you enjoy and experiment with different combos. You can always find new favorites!

FAQ

How often do you update the tier list?

You see updates with every major patch or when new characters arrive. Check back often to stay on top of the latest changes!

Can you use lower-tier characters and still win?

Absolutely! You can clear most content with smart team building. Focus on synergy and play to your characters’ strengths.

What is the best way to build a balanced team?

Pick a strong DPS.
Add a support or buffer.
Include a healer or shielder.
Cover different elements for shield breaks.