Honkai: Star Rail Data Reveals Top Characters in Apocalyptic Shadow

Honkai: Star Rail's Apocalyptic Shadow Mode: Top Character Usage Rates Revealed

A new Honkai: Star Rail chart highlights the most frequently used characters in the challenging Apocalyptic Shadow mode, a recent addition to the game similar to Pure Fiction and Forgotten Hall. This mode tests player strategies against powerful enemies with unique traits, demanding diverse and well-rounded teams. Unlocked after completing the Grim Film of Finality mission, Apocalyptic Shadow (currently rewarding Xueyi for clearing the first two stages) is a permanent fixture in version 2.3, though enemy lineups and balancing will evolve in future updates.

Reddit user LvlUrArti's chart reveals the top performers:

Top Five-Star Characters:

• Ruan Mei (89.31% usage rate) dominates the five-star category.
• Acheron (74.79%) and Firefly (58.49%) follow closely behind.
• Fu Xuan (56.75%) secures a solid fourth place.

Top Four-Star Characters:

• Gallagher (65.14%) leads the four-star pack.
• Pela (37.74%) also demonstrates significant popularity.

The highest-scoring team, according to the data, consists of Firefly, Ruan Mei, the Trailblazer, and Gallagher. It's notable that some four-star characters like Xueyi and Sushang also achieve high rankings.

Looking ahead, a leak suggests version 2.5 will introduce a formidable new boss to Apocalyptic Shadow: Phantylia the Undying, a three-phase enemy from Xianzhou Lufou. This boss utilizes Wind, Lightning, and Imaginary damage types across its phases, employing summoned lotuses with evolving abilities.

Completing Apocalyptic Shadow rewards players with valuable in-game resources, including Stellar Jades, Refined Aether, Traveler's Guide, Lucent Afterglow, and Lost Crystal—essential for acquiring Rail Passes, upgrading relics, and obtaining Light Cones from the Manifest Shop.