Honkai: Popular Characters Surface for Apocalyptic Shadow

Honkai: Star Rail's Apocalyptic Shadow mode: Top character usage revealed! A new combat mode, similar to Pure Fiction and Forgotten Hall, challenges players with powerful enemies and diverse strategic needs. This fan-made chart highlights the most popular characters used to conquer Apocalyptic Shadow.

Unlocked after completing the "Grim Film of Finality" mission, Apocalyptic Shadow (a permanent mode as of version 2.3) currently rewards players with Xueyi for clearing the first two stages. Future updates will bring enemy roster and balance adjustments.

A Reddit user, LvlUrArti, shared a chart showcasing the top performers. Dominating the five-star category is Ruan Mei with an impressive 89.31% usage rate. Close behind are Acheron (74.79%), Firefly (58.49%), and Fu Xuan (56.75%).

Top Five-Star Characters:

• Ruan Mei (89.31%)
• Acheron (74.79%)
• Firefly (58.49%)
• Fu Xuan (56.75%)

Top Four-Star Characters:

The four-star standout is Gallagher (65.14%), followed by Pela (37.74%). Other popular four-star units include Silver Wolf, Sparkle, Aventurine, and Black Swan.

The highest-performing team, according to the data, combines Firefly, Ruan Mei, Trailblazer, and Gallagher. Surprisingly, Xueyi and Sushang also feature among the top-performing characters.

Upcoming Changes:

Version 2.5 will introduce a formidable new boss, Phantylia the Undying (known from Xianzhou Lufou), a three-phase enemy with lotus summons and damaging debuffs. Each phase utilizes a different damage type (Wind, Lightning, and Imaginary), adding significant complexity.

Rewards:

Conquer Apocalyptic Shadow to earn valuable rewards: Stellar Jades, Refined Aether, Traveler's Guide, Lucent Afterglow, and Lost Crystal. These resources are crucial for acquiring Rail Passes, upgrading relics, and unlocking Light Cones in the Manifest Shop.