Honkai: Star Rail's Apocalyptic Shadow Mode: Top Performing Characters Revealed

A newly released fan-made chart highlights the most frequently used characters in Honkai: Star Rail's challenging Apocalyptic Shadow mode, a permanent addition similar to Pure Fiction and Forgotten Hall. This mode, unlocked after completing the Grim Film of Finality mission, tests players with formidable foes and unique traits, demanding strategic team composition. Currently rewarding players with Xueyi for clearing the first two stages (version 2.3), Apocalyptic Shadow will see updated enemy lineups and balance adjustments in future versions.

The chart, compiled by Reddit user LvlUrArti, reveals a clear preference among players. For five-star characters, Ruan Mei leads with a staggering 89.31% usage rate, followed by Acheron (74.79%), Firefly (58.49%), and Fu Xuan (56.75%).

Among four-star characters, Gallagher boasts the highest usage rate at 65.14%, significantly outpacing other popular choices like Pela (37.74%). Other notable four-star performers include Xueyi and Sushang. The highest-performing team identified in the data consists of Firefly, Ruan Mei, the Trailblazer, and Gallagher.

Looking ahead, version 2.5 promises a significant update to Apocalyptic Shadow with the addition of a new boss: Phantylia the Undying, a three-phase enemy from Xianzhou Lufou. This challenging boss utilizes different damage types (Wind, Lightning, and Imaginary) across its phases, making team adaptation crucial.

Successfully navigating the Apocalyptic Shadow mode offers substantial rewards, including Stellar Jades, Refined Aether, Traveler's Guide, Lucent Afterglow, and Lost Crystals—valuable resources for enhancing characters and equipment at the Manifest Shop.