UPDATE 20/12/2024: We have updated this Honkai Star Rail character tier list to be up to date with all characters present in Version 2.7 of the game.
Our Honkai: Star Rail tier list is here to help you make the perfect party. The game, which is from Genshin Impact makers HoYoverse, features loads of lovable and memorable anime characters that can join you on your space trotting adventures aboard the Astral Express.
To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Like Genshin, new characters are obtained via the free-to-play RPG's gacha system. Instead of Banners, in Honkai Star Rail this is known as the Warp system, and you'll use Star Rail Passes and the in-game Stellar Jade currency to pull for new characters. To make sure you don't waste any Warps, we've put together a Honkai Star Rail tier list which ranks all the best 5 star and 4 star characters so you know who to save up for.
Here's our rankings of all characters in Honkai Star Rail 2.7 from best to worst:
Tier | Character |
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S-Tier | Ruan Mei, Firefly, Sunday, Sparkle, Aventurine, Fu Xuan, Feixiao, Acheron, Robin, Lingsha, Jiaoqiu, Topaz, Yunli, Boothill |
A-Tier | Gallagher, Huohuo, Luocha, March 7th (The Hunt), Rappa, Bronya, Tingyun, Dr Ratio, Jing Yuan, Dan Heng - Imbibitor Lunae, Kafka, Blade, Silver Wolf, Trailblazer (Harmony) |
B-Tier | Pela, Clara, Black Swan, Herta, Guinafen, Gepard, Jingliu, Lynx, Asta, Moze, Welt, Sampo, Argenti, Xueyi, Jade, Himeko |
C-Tier | Trailblazer (Destruction), Seele, March 7th (Preservation), Natasha, Serval, Sushang, Hanya, Qingque, Trailblazer (Preservation), Dan Heng, Yanqing, Hook, Luka, Bailu |
D-Tier | Arlan, Misha, Yukong |
The rankings in this tier list come from our own time playing Honkai Star Rail as well as considering the opinions of creators who have made their own lists like Moon, EODGamer, and God Doggos.
Our tier list has placed all the 5 star and 4 star characters available in version 2.7 into one list to help make things simpler. We're expecting more characters to be added to HSR in the future and will update this tier list when they drop.
Firefly, one of the Stellaron Hunters, was born as a weapon. As a result, the 5-Star character is afflicted with the Entropy Loss Syndrome and often takes the form of a huge mech known as SAM. She's a pro at inflicting Super Break when placed on teams with the Harmony Trailblazer.
Acheron claims to be a Galaxy Ranger, but that isn’t her real identity… The 5-Star character is a mysterious character that wields an exceptionally swift sword. She's a hyper-carry DPS through and through, quickly slicing through enemies.
Boothill is a 5-Star space cowboy and Galaxy Ranger seeking revenge on the IPC. He takes on the role of DPS in most teams, dishing out single-target Break DMG for the most part.
Lingsha is a cauldron master with a keen sense of smell, and her capabilities help her to heal others. It comes as no surprise then that the 5-Star’s kit features abilities that will keep her team patched up in battle. Think of her as a slightly more powerful version of Gallagher.
Ruan Mei is one of many members of the Genius Society, and the 5-Star character also happens to be an expert in biological sciences. She helps out Herta and Screwllum with the Simulated Universe, and simultaneously, provides huge benefits to every single team composition she's a part of.
5-Star character Topaz and her adorable Trotter - known as Numby - are members of the IPC, one of the Ten Stonehearts, and lead the Special Debts Picket Team. Topaz’s Trotter tracks down gold for her while also aiding her with debt collection jobs.
Yunli is the granddaughter of General Huaiyan, and this 5-Star character is, of course, a master of swordsmanship. She spends her time hunting down and dispatching of cursed swords, and her skills make her a talented DPS.
Sunday is a 5-Star character and the older brother of Robin. He previously was the head of Penacony’s Oak Family before flying solo, so to speak. He acts as a great support character in teams, buffing and advancing the actions of his allies.
Sparkle is a 5-Star character and member of the Masked Fools, and as a result, you’ll often find her getting up to all sorts of tomfoolery - usually posing as other people - in Star Rail’s story. Her role in battle is to support her allies with buffs and additional Skill Points.
Robin is a famous singer from Penacony who’s voice brings about resonance, and this 5-Star character also happens to be Sunday’s sister. In battle, she's an exceptional support character, advancing the actions of and buffing her allies, especially on follow-up attack teams.
One of the Seven-Arbiter Generals, 5-Star character Feixiao is a skilled martial artist afflicted with Moon Rage. He's capable of dishing out DoT damage while also debuffing foes.
Aventurine is also known as Kakavasha in HSR’s story. The 5-Star character is one of the Ten Stonehearts and part of the IPC, and he isn’t afraid to risk it all on a gamble. At the time of writing, he is one of the best support characters in the game, with his kit capable of shielding allies and debuffing enemies.
The commander of the Silvermane Guards, Bronya is the heir to the Supreme Guardian of Belobog. She's a Wind character whose Ultimate increases all allies attack damage and critical damage. Since childhood she has had it instilled in her that to continue Belobog's civilisation the Underworld must be sacrificed. But Bronya has always been sceptical.
Gallagher is a 4-Star character that is vital to any Break team. He’s also a healer! The Bloodhound Family security officer and talented mixologist has a pretty dark past that he doesn’t unveil in any hurry.
The Harmony Trailblazer is unlocked during your time in Penacony. As you’d expect, their kit outperforms the Destruction Trailblazer and Preservation Trailblazer, and they’re exceptionally good in Break teams.
Huohuo is a 5-Star Foxian and a judge-in-training for the Ten Lords Commission. She also happens to be cursed, which attracts ‘inhuman beings’. This isn’t the best considering she’s also scared of ghosts. That said, she’s a fantastic healer.
A foreign trader who arrived in Xianzhou Luofu carrying a large coffin. Luocha is a healer character, and he's capable of automatically healing a party member when they fall to 50 percent of their HP and below. This incredibly useful ability doesn't use up Skill Points and automatically kicks in.
The persuasive head of the Whistling Flames merchant guild has a way with words which regularly leaves her audiences captivated. She is a Foxian, one of three races you'll find in Xianzhou. Thanks to Tingyun, the planet's trade fairs are known across the galaxy.
One of the Galaxy Rangers, Rappa is a vibrant 5-Star character who identifies as a ninja, relentlessly pursuing the Evil Ninja Osaru across the cosmos. The strange girl does pretty well as a sub-DPS in Break teams.
5-Star character Dr Ratio is a member of the Intelligentsia Guild, and oh boy, he certainly won’t let you forget such a fact anytime soon. He isn’t a huge fan of ignorance and wishes to spread knowledge to all. With his kit full of follow-up attacks, he acts as a decent DPS character.
Jing Yuan is one of six generals of the Xianzhou Alliance and leads the Cloud Knights of the Xianzhou Luofu. A Lightning character, his Ultimate attack summons his partner in battle Lightning Lord and deals damage to all enemies. Nicknamed the 'Dozing General', he is a Xianzhou native - and Xianzhou people have long life spans after their ancestors searched for the key to immortality.
Blade is a huge damage dealer who consumes HP to increase his attacking power. His Talent allows him to restore his HP as well, which creates an effective loop of consuming HP to deal damage and then recovering it.
Kafka is a Stellaron Hunter, and the first character you play as in Honkai Star Rail - getting a taste for her stylish Ultimate during the tutorial section. She is a powerful damage dealer who debuffs her enemies and hands out lightning damage.
Silver Wolf is a genius hacker and member of the Stellaron Hunters. She's mastered a skill known as aether editing which allows her to tamper with reality. Her Ultimate attack draws enemies into her game world and inflicts damage on them. Like Bronya and Tingyun, Silver Wolf is a great support character whose buffs help you deal massive damage to an enemy.
Imbibitor Lunae is an incredibly powerful damage dealer. His Skill lets him enhance his basic attack up to three times by consuming Skill Points on a turn. His Ultimate deals massive damage to a single enemy, as well as adjacent targets, and also gives two stacks of Squama Sacrosancta. This can be consumed instead of Skill Points to buff basic attacks.
Asta is the lead researcher of the Herta Space Station. She manages it under assignment from Herta.
Moze is a 4-Star character who acts as a Shadow Guard for The Xianzhou Yaoqing. He tends to keep himself hidden from others while dabbling with intelligence, assassination, and… cleaning. He works well as a sub-DPS on follow-up attack teams.
Argenti is a 5-Star character and lone wolf in Star Rail, following the Path of Beauty and nothing but. He acts as DPS or sub-DPS on most teams.
A 4-Star and judge for the Ten Lords Commission, Xueyi is in charge of detention and thus, tracks down criminals and brings them to justice. Xueyi’s kit makes her a DPS or sub-DPS, but she isn’t the best in slot for this role.
One of the Ten Stonehearts, Jade is a manager for the IPC and 5-Star character who is also referred to as Lady Bonajade. In team compositions, she acts as a DPS.
Black Swan, also known as the Memokeeper, is a mysterious 5-Star character who is fascinated with - and dedicated to preserving - memories. She is a sub-DPS character who shines on DoT-focused teams.
Guinafen is a 4-Star character and street performer in Honkai Star Rail, capable of swallowing swords, breathing fire, amongst many other bizarre skills. Given her ability to inflict Fire DMG and burn foes, she works well as a sub-DPS.
Lynx is a 4-Star character and daughter of the Landau Family. She’s not into socialising, and much prefers exploring extreme environments. She acts as a healer, and keeps her teams patched up.
The captain of the Silvermane Guards, Gepard helps protect the peace of everyday life in Belobog. In battle he is able to shield allies from attacks, and is also capable of recovering from a killing blow once per battle, all of which are great defensive and recovery tools.
Welt is a former Anti-Entropy Sovereign who has saved the world from annihilation many times. His Ultimate attack deals damage to all enemies and causes Imprisonment. This helps slow down the enemy so you can gain the upper hand in battle.
Himeko is a scientist with a taste for adventure. She first came across the Astral Express as a child when it got stranded on her home planet, and then years later helped repair it.
Pela is an Intelligence Officer with the Silvermane Guards. She also plays the drums.
A shy young girl that has no home, Clara longs to have a family. She's accompanied by a huge robot called Svarog who she accidentally reactivated. Her Ultimate attack ensures Svarog, who usually shields Clara from attacks in battle, counter-attacks when allies are hit by enemies.
Herta is the real master of Herta Space Station. She's the human with the highest IQ in The Blue and only does what she's interested in.
A charmer who loves money, Sampo says he's a businessman, chaperon, and problem-solving conversationalist all rolled into one.
The Trailblazer is the main character in Honkai Star Rail, who players control after the opening section with Kafka. You can choose a male or female Trailblazer. The Physical variant is unlocked first.
The Preservation Trailblazer unlocks as you progress through the main Honkai Star Rail story. This version is far superior to the Destruction variant which is unlocked first.
A 4-Star and judge for the Ten Lords Commission, Hanya is in charge of interrogation. As a result, it’s on her to determine the sins of the criminals she is faced with and keep a track of their punishments.
Bailu is a healer from the Alchemy Commission and part of the Vidyadhara race. She carries around sweets to help with the bitter taste of medicine for her patients, but to also lift herself up when spirits are low. Bailu's Skill and Ultimate abilities heal members of her party.
This Ice character is called March 7th to commemorate the date she woke up on the Astral Express. She woke on the ship with no memory of her name, who she is, or her past. Despite this tragic back story, she has a cheerful, whimsical and lively personality that brings great joy to the characters in Honkai Star Rail.
Seele is a key member of Wildfire who grew up in the harsh Underworld of Belobog. A Quantum character, she can deal high amounts of damage to a single target within a short space of time. Her Ultimate allows for multiple attacks if you get the timing right. She may seem straightforward and direct but that's just her outer shell trying to protect her. Those who earn Seele's trust will find she's a sensitive and delicate soul.
He may not talk much, but that's because he's calmly observing what's happening around him, constantly thinking of strategies and plans. He also helps keep March 7th grounded and is a reliable friend to her. If you run into any troubles, it may be a good idea to ask Dan Heng for his advice.
A newcomer to the Cloud Knights who wields a Greatsword, Sushang spends her days helping out other people.
Natasha is a kind-hearted doctor who works in the Belobog Underworld, where medical resources are scarce. She's the only free-to-play healer in Honkai Star Rail.
A mechanic in Belobog, Serval is also a member of a band with other Honkai Star Rail characters.
Qingque is a Quantum character that follows the path of Erudition. She's an endearing character who loves gambling, which ends up being central to how she operates in battle. Qingque draws a random mahjong-style tile on an ally's turn. When she gets four matching tiles her attack power increases dramatically.
Hook is the boss of The Moles adventure squad. If you manage to impress this feisty character with your adventures maybe she'll invite you to join The Moles.
Luka is a physical character, who can deal huge damage with his basic attack when fighting will is stacked up. The Belobog boxing champ also has a high chance of causing bleed on an enemy, thanks to his skill.
Yanqing is the strongest swordsman on the Xianzhou Luofu. This Ice character is obsessed with swordplay, and his Skill allows him to remotely control his sword. His Ultimate increases his critical rate.
Arlan is the head of Herta Space Station's Security Department. He's willing to lay down his life to protect the station's staff. Arlan rarely lets down his guard, apart from when holding his beloved pup Peppy.
Yukong is a 4-Star character and helm master of the Sky-Faring Commission in Xianzhou Luofu, though, she no longer pilots starskiffs.
Misha is a 4-Star character who works for The Reverie Hotel, though it’s later revealed that he is a Memetic Entity borne from The Watchmaker’s childhood dreams and memories.
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