В Honkai: StarRail combat mode Pure fiction is constantly updated content like "Forgotten Hall". As part of passing his tests, you will also have to fight elite enemies and bosses, using various power-ups. Challenge tasks are limited by a set of points, and the combat system consists of a constant influx of opponents, the destruction of which determines the final result.
The testing phases change every six weeks, allowing you to fight new groups of enemies and bring other heroes to the arena. In the guide, we will analyze the key mechanics of the mode, consider the rules for scoring points, possible boosts and rewards, and also present the best squads for completing the current season.
How to open
Access to the Pure Fiction levels in XSR can be gained by meeting the following conditions:
- at least level 3 of Balance has been achieved;
- Mastery mission completed "Immortality will become dust, disaster will end", which is part of the task "A brave dragon in a boundless ocean" from the chain Topclouded Towerthrust.
As soon as all the conditions are met, a message from Mr. Xiyan will be sent to the Pioneer’s smartphone, which will open access to the introductory mission of the adventure “Yutsa’s masterful embellishment”.
How to pass Syntactic Norms
Around the second phase 3.7 version A new season of the mode has opened, offering the following combat boosts:
- exposure — Allows periodic damage to ignore 20% of any target resistances during Morale Surge. When an enemy takes DoT damage, all allies' periodic damage is increased by 1%. This bonus can stack up to 99 times and lasts until Morale Surge ends. Ideal for any DoT team, especially for teams clustered around Sirens Gisilens и Kafka's huntresses.
- Torn fabric — While Surge of Fighting Spirit is active, each level of Riddle of Echoes increases the effectiveness of Vulnerability Penetration by 10%. A great option for break groups. Firefly pilot, Ranger Boothill и Ninja Rappa.
- Inscription in cinnabar — For each Riddle of Echoes status the target has, damage taken is increased by 3%. A universal option for most squads.
An example of a successful completion of Phaenon and Blade by premium squads:
A possible way to complete the challenge with Firefly's break group and Gisilensa's DoT team:
Successful completion of Jing Yuan and Kastoria:
A Guide to Pure Fiction
The same restrictions apply within the mode as in the classic "Hall of Oblivion" or the newer "Illusion of the End", but the main gameplay is organized according to different rules. Among the most important differences are:
- the presence of a number of enhancements, among which you can choose the most suitable for the assembled team;
- points are accumulated both by defeating enemies and by inflicting damage on them;
- During the battle, special effects are in effect that are triggered under certain conditions and give the team various buffs for a while.
Squad Enhancements
Each season of trials has specific rules for accumulating Fighting Spirit. You can view their descriptions in the main menu of the mode by clicking on the name in the upper left corner of the screen.
Additional conditions for accumulating Fighting Spirit points are determined by the Cacophony buffs selected when composing a squad. Depending on the characters you choose and their traits, choose the appropriate bonuses to not only get damage and other buffs, but also to effectively accumulate Fighting Spirit.
Splash of Fighting Spirit
Accumulating enough Fighting Spirit during battle activates Surge, pushing allies forward by 100% and increasing their damage by 50%. After a period of time, the effect ends, allowing you to begin accumulating points to trigger it again.
Rules for passing Nodes
As usual "Hall of Oblivion", battles in the mode are limited by the number of cycles. The main difference is the huge number of opponents that constantly appear in place of defeated monsters. The battle continues until the cycles end or all opponents are defeated. The goal of the test is to inflict high damage and destroy as many creatures as possible.
The stages are divided into two consecutive battles: Node 1 и Node 2. For each battle, a squad is selected and the Cacophony effect is equipped. The result of the first Node is added to the second, respectively, for damage to opponents and their killing, points are counted for whole level. Depending on the overall score, the test is considered passed and stars are awarded. Eg:
- you need to score at least 30 points to complete the first level and take part in the next stage;
- For every subsequent 10 additional points, you can get one star (up to 000 points).
Unlike the Hall of Oblivion, Pure Fiction has no requirements regarding fallen characters during the battle, so they will not affect the final rewards for the battle.
General tips and tricks for passing Nodes
It is worth highlighting several basic tips for forming a squad and equipping it:
- On the testing field there is almost always 4-5 opponents or more, so Light Cones with boosts based on the number of monsters will be especially effective.
- Heroes are the best choice for your main damage dealers. Paths of Erudition и Destruction. Situationally, depending on the type of boss vulnerabilities, class characters may be useful Nothingness. Heroes are less effective Paths of the Hunt, since they are not able to cope with a huge number of waves and monsters, with rare exceptions.
In addition, it is worth focusing special attention on the following combat features:
- At several stages in each node or level, there are Royal tanks, absorbing up to two types of vulnerabilities depending on the type of attacks made on them. For killing them, an increased number of points is awarded.
- In some waves they may meet exploding small enemies — we advise you to direct primary damage at them.
- First of all, try to overcome elite targets, as their abilities can make the battle much more difficult. After defeating such a creature, a normal enemy will appear in its place.
Shop "Priceless Values"
Jade Feathers are the currency for the Jokes Come True assortment from the Priceless Valuables store. The resource is given out along with Star Jade and Credits for every 3 stars from the second half of their total available amount in the Oblivion Hall, Pure Fiction, and Illusion of the End challenges. In other words, you can get feathers every phase, collecting from 16 to 36 stars in the first mode and from 6 to 12 in the second.
You can access Priceless Treasures by choosing a line from Yutsa in the Exalted Sanctuary, the Messenger in the General Express Car, Elegy in the Dreamstream Reef, or directly through the Interstellar Guide. In the General Store, you'll find a section called "Jokes Come True," where you can spend Jade Feathers on items such as:
- self-modeling resin ×1 – 1200 feathers;
- 100 relic fragments ×2 - 120 feathers per 1 piece;
- traveler's guide ×10 - 10 feathers per 1 piece;
- purified ether ×5 - 12 feathers per 1 piece;
- lost crystal ×10 - 8 feathers per 1 pc.;
- loans ×10 in the amount of 000 pcs. before purchasing the entire assortment, then an unlimited number of credits ×12. The price is the same - 5 feathers.
The renewal period for "Jokes Come True" products is indicated directly below the number of available items.
Completed stages of Pure Fiction
Next, the already completed stages of the mode will be collected.
Winged Words of Yutsa is a stage of "Pure Fiction" related to update 1.6.
Winged words of Yutsa 1
| Active Absurdity: | When using a superpower to attack an enemy, the Split status is applied to him, which can stack up to 6 times. At the start of an enemy's turn or as soon as he dies, the Shatter status causes him and nearby enemies to suffer a fixed Shatter, depending on the number of levels of the Shatter status. |
| Goals of Yutsa's Winged Words 1: |
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| Recommended element type for 1 squad: | Imaginary and electrical damage types. |
| Recommended element type for 2 squad: | Wind and ice damage types. |
Teams
The recommended team level for passing the test is 55. Since the basis of the battle is the battle with regular opponents, teams will be built around characters capable of dealing massive damage. Composition example first squad (1 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Splitting.
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![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Splitting.
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Composition example second squad (2 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration.
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![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cacophony - Any.
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Tactic
In the first test you will face automatons, abominations, rangers and Burning wanderer as an elite enemy. Monsters are vulnerable to different types of attacks, but are generally weak to imaginary и electrical damage, including piggy bank. At the second level, the main threat will be Beast of Abundance: Mighty Primate, which, together with the bulk of enemies, is vulnerable to wind и ice damage.
The tactics for passing both Nodes 1 and 2 are extremely simple - consistently deal damage to small minions, provoking the activation of the Decay status. The main task is to deal with ordinary enemies as quickly as possible. Elite opponents, one way or another, will receive damage from massive hits from the main damage dealers, and the already mentioned Decay will quickly reduce their HP bar to 0%.
Winged words of Yutsa 2
| Active Absurdity: | As soon as a character uses a superpower to attack an enemy, the target is assigned the Shatter status. The effect can stack up to 6 times. At the beginning of the target's turn or if it dies, the Shatter status deals fixed damage to it and nearby enemies, which depends on the number of levels of the Shatter status. |
| Goals of Yutsa's Winged Words 2: |
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| Recommended element type for 1 squad: | Physical and quantum damage types. |
| Recommended element type for 2 squad: | Ice and fire damage types. |
Teams
The recommended squad level for completing the stage is 65. At this stage, the basis will again be representatives of the Paths of Destruction and Erudition, since they offer stable area damage. Given the characteristics of opponents who can inflict high mass or single damage, healers may be needed. However, if there are no problems with survivability, additional support in the form of a secondary DPS can be considered in place of the support.
Composition example first squad (1 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration.
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![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Splitting.
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Composition example second squad (2 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration.
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![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration.
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Tactic
In the first half, you will meet Fragmentum monsters and those affected by Mara, among which the most dangerous enemy will be fire from space. The majority of enemies are vulnerable to quantum damage type, however, there will also be those who are weak to physical attacks. In the second part of the test you will come across weak icy и fire damage enemies: abominations, Vagabonds and security officers with Yarilo-VI led by Petrel. Absolutely all enemies in this half are weak to fire, so you can make a squad of heroes of the same type.
Tactics are similar to level 1. Combat Challenge - consistently deal with ordinary enemies, from time to time focusing on the main elite enemy. The Stormcloak can cause some problems: if difficulties arise with its attacks, it is recommended to place in the squad a representative of the Path of Abundance, who will restore health, or a follower of the Path of Conservation, who can “protect” from damage.
Winged words of Yutsa 3
| Active Absurdity: | The Split status is applied to the enemy if the hero uses an attacking superpower on him. The effect stacks up to 6 times. If an enemy dies or at the beginning of his turn, this status inflicts certain damage on him and allied targets, depending on the number of stacks of the Split status. |
| Goals of Yutsa's Winged Words 3: |
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| Recommended element type for 1 squad: | Electrical and physical damage types. |
| Recommended element type for 2 squad: | Fire and ice damage types. |
Teams
Recommended level of characters to clear a level: 75. Composition example first squad (1 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Splitting.
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![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Splitting.
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Composition example second squad (2 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Splitting, if the secondary DD is capable of casting Shatter on enemies before the main attacking hero. Otherwise, you should give preference Inspiration.
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![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration.
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Tactic
Most of the monsters in the first stage are vulnerable to physical и electrical attacks. In the first and third waves you will encounter Ascended with wind resistance. It is important that she does not have time to impose the Prana Drain status on the characters (this debuff cuts the heroes’ health by about a third), otherwise the support of Path of Abundance characters who can remove weakenings may be needed.
The main enemies from the second half of the test (first and third waves) - elite Senior Staff: Team Leader and minor Basic personnel. Break through their shields fiery и ice damage and thus grab KMM points, due to which you will quickly cope with the level. In the second wave, watch out for the Rogues, as they can advance the actions of their followers 100%.
Winged words of Yutsa 4
| Active Absurdity: | If an ally uses an ultimate to attack an enemy, he is given the Split status, which stacks up to a maximum of 6 times. At the start of an enemy target's turn or as soon as it is defeated, the Shatter status deals fixed damage to it and adjacent enemies, depending on the number of levels of the Shatter status. |
| Goals of Yutsa's Winged Words 4: |
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| Recommended element type for 1 squad: | Ice and physical damage types. |
| Recommended element type for 2 squad: | Fire and electric damage types. |
Teams
Recommended level of heroes to enter the test: 85. Composition example first squad (1 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration (or Eruption, if you replace support heroes with ultimate damage dealers).
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![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cacophony - eruption.
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Composition example second squad (2 Node):
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
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![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration.
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![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Cacophony - Inspiration.
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Tactic
In the first Node, you will encounter a Lieutenant of the Silvermane Guards and a Burning-Immune Shadow of Incineration, and on the third wave you will have to confront Cheetah. The enemies are united by their vulnerability to physical и ice attacks. In order to get to the main boss of the test, you will have to break through two waves of monsters. It is important to focus the most prepared and collected team on this goal - here again representatives of the Path of Destruction and the Path of Erudition will show themselves excellently, who can provoke the activation of Decay and hit with powerful attacks in the area.
In the second half of the test, Grizzly Automaton, Tramp and Svarog. In all cycles, exploding Spider Automatons will appear, having additional vulnerability to wind in conjunction with the boss. Characters in the group must have electrical и fire attacks. Remember that the Vagabonds encountered in each wave allow the enemy to immediately take an action.
Tales of the Caught Bird 3
The main enemies of the third activity level are Guardian Shadow (physical, quantum and wind vulnerabilities) and Spectral Messenger-Aurumaton (electrical, physical and imaginary vulnerabilities). The main advantage of each is the ability to remove one of the squad members from battle, therefore, when compiling a team, it is important to take into account the presence of a support character who can remove various negative statuses.
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The main opponents of the Nodes are Yanqing (electrical, imaginary and wind vulnerability) and Argenti (physical, ice and fire vulnerabilities). The peculiarity of both the first and second opponents is the ability to call upon additional help on the battlefield: in the first case these are swords, in the second - shield minions that provide the owner with various bonuses. When compiling a team, you should focus on characters who can attack in an area. A single concentration of damage will not bring much benefit and will only prolong the battle, which is already limited in cycles.
Fictional Word Creation - May update of Pure Fiction, related to patch 2.1. At current activity levels, there are enhancements associated with the bonus attack mechanics, and additional buffs include energy restoration and assistance in accumulating the progress of “Ridiculousness”. As part of the mode, you must complete standard goals to collect rewards:
- reach 30 000 points to gain access to the next challenge;
- type in total 40 000-60 000 points to get extra stars and unlock rewards.
For each node you can score up to 40 rating, and the number of points for the entire level cannot exceed 80 000. "Ridiculousness" buff, active at all stages Fictional word creation, has the following properties: “The damage caused by bonus attacks of allies is cumulative. Once the total damage reaches 100%, all enemies take a fixed amount of damage."
From buffs "Cacophonies" For each command you can select one of the effects:
- "Additional question": The Ridiculous status no longer requires the damage dealt by bonus attacks to accumulate, but instead triggers after every 3 bonus attacks performed by allies. The damage dealt by this status is also increased by 60%.
- "Extension": Activating the effect of Ridiculousness restores the energy of all allies equal to 35% of their max. energy. The energy recovered through this effect can exceed the max. ally's energy.
- "Reduction to the Absurd": In addition to bonus attacks, other types of damage dealt by allies also increase progress by 18% of the original damage.
For groups with a lack of damage, but a lot of skills that cause a bonus attack, the “Additional Question” is suitable. “Expansion” is recommended for mixed groups, where a hero with a bonus attack is supported by buffers and damage dealers who do not have similar mechanics. Reducing to the Absurd is necessary for units without primary and secondary DPS with bonus hits.
Fictional word creation 3
In the last waves of each node of the third stage, elite opponents from the “Nightmare” troupe are expected: Sweet Gorilla (vulnerabilities: fiery, imaginary, physical) and Overdone (vulnerabilities: wind, electric, fire). To fight the Delight robot transporter, you will need a shield guard that reflects the Gorilla's shots back at the monsters. A special feature of the Mechanical Dinosaur is the accumulation of Furnace Heat charges, powered by dealing damage - arm yourself with characters with a high frequency of actions.
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The bosses of the final level are represented by Bronya (vulnerabilities: imaginary, physical, fiery) and Stellaron Hunter: Sam (vulnerabilities: imaginary, quantum, electric). In the first node, the battle is complicated by the Mighty Primates, who attack together with the Armor. Monsters react to the use of skills and apply buffs to themselves, which can be removed by character skills. To fight Sam, you should take heroes that cost skill points and supplement them with buffers that replenish skill points (Sparkle, Hanya).
Deceptive Chaos is an updated Pure Fiction challenge that relates to 2.1 version. Current activity focuses on negative statuses and the use of attack-type superpowers. The mode has standard rules for scoring points, as well as mandatory goals that must be completed to receive rewards:
- standard - get it 30 000 glasses;
- getting lvl 1 stars. - you will receive 40 000 glasses;
- getting lvl 2 stars. - you will receive 50 000 glasses;
- getting lvl 3 stars. - you will receive 60 000 points.
For each node you can score up to 40 points, and in total for the entire stage - 80 000, respectively. The main power-up introduced by "Ridiculousness" operates at all levels and gives the following effects: “When an ally uses a superpower to attack an enemy, the target is inflicted with the Shatter status, which can stack up to 6 times. At the start of the target's turn or when the target is defeated, the Shatter status deals fixed damage to it and adjacent targets based on the number of levels of the Shatter status."
From buffs "Cacophonies" You can choose one of the presented enhancements:
- "Encouragement": Using a skill to hit an enemy has a fixed 80% chance of inflicting the Shatter status on the target.
- "Detonation at a distance": When an enemy uses a skill, he and adjacent targets gain lvl 1. "Burn" status. The damage taken by an enemy with the Burn status is increased by 10%, the effect can stack up to 3 times, and it also works when dealing fixed damage using the Ridiculous effect.
- "Splash": Using a superpower to attack an enemy advances the character's action forward by 25%, and also increases the damage they deal by 100% for 1 turn.
If during the passage you encounter difficulties associated with an acute lack of damage, it is recommended to pay attention to “Inducement” and “Surge”, which are universal for many teams. “Range Detonation” is recommended for damage dealers who rely on the presence of debuffs on enemies, and can also be useful in the fight against monsters that promote the actions of allies in the third stage.
Deceptive Chaos 3
In the third stage the main rivals are Sweet Gorilla from the Nightmariki troupe (vulnerabilities: imaginary, physical, fiery) and Direwolf Automaton (vulnerabilities: imaginary, electric, ice). In the battle with the Penaconia mechanism, a Save Path character will be required to deflect the Gorilla's projectiles with a shield. The Direwolf is characterized by the imposition of a large amount of “Bleeding”, so a healer who removes weakening is recommended for the squad.
Deceptive Chaos 4
The final rooms of the Nodes contain Gepard (vulnerabilities: imaginary, physical, electrical) and Cocolia (vulnerabilities: quantum, fiery, electric). Both opponents call on a variety of allies to their side, significantly influencing the course of the battle, and also use powerful attacking and defensive skills. In the first half, you should prepare to destroy the Cheetah barrier by selecting characters with DoT mechanics for your team, and to fight the second boss, take a support that removes the “Frozen” status.
- passing without rewards - get 30 000 glasses;
- opening 1 star - get 40 000 glasses;
- opening 2 star - get 50 000 glasses;
- opening 3 star - get 60 000 points.
All levels are divided into two nodes, in each of which you can score a maximum of 40 points, that is, in one stage in total you will reach a maximum value of 80 000. Special power-up “Ridiculousness” works on all levels and grants all heroes in the squad a special bonus: “After an ally attacks an enemy with a bonus attack, they gain Absurdity charge levels based on the number of enemies hit. Once the charge level reaches lvl 10, the ally deals fixed damage 10 times to a random enemy target.”
Among the buffs "Cacophonies" There are three effects to choose from:
- "Distortion": The required level to activate the Ridiculous charge is reduced by 4, and the amount of damage dealt is increased by 4 times.
- "Nonsense": Damage dealt by allies' super abilities is increased by 30%. Using a superpower gives an additional 2 lvl. charge of absurdity.
- "Exaggeration": After an ally attacks an enemy, he receives an additional 1 lvl. charge of absurdity.
The most powerful buff is Distortion, but for this it is desirable to have at least a couple of characters with bonus attacks. “Nonsense” is suitable when almost all the heroes in the group have superpowers with damage, preferably with massive damage. If almost the entire squad does not meet the mentioned requirements and the characters in it rely on basic attacks with a skill, then only “Exaggeration” remains.
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In the third room the most formidable enemies will be Guardian Shadow (vulnerabilities: wind, quantum and physical) and Senior Staff: Team Leader (vulnerabilities: icy, fiery, imaginary). The first opponent imposes the Ban status on the characters, which inflicts electrical damage on them when using certain skills. The second monster summons allies that must be defeated before it takes away their performance points and becomes stronger. In both cases, one Conservation or Abundance character is recommended per group.Speculation out of thin air 4
The final stage contains bosses Gepard (vulnerabilities: physical, imaginary, electrical) and Black Deer of Plenty (vulnerabilities: quantum, ice, fire). These enemies are capable of both attacking and defending, and also summon minions to the battlefield. The Cheetah is able to create a barrier, which is most easily broken through by periodic damage, despite the peculiarities of this mode. The branches of the Black Deer of Abundance can strengthen it, restore health, or impose Fury on the heroes, which is best removed by purification (it is also suitable to initially have high resistance to effects against it).- move to the next level - get 30 000 glasses;
- 1 star - get it 40 000 glasses;
- 2 star - get it 50 000 glasses;
- 3 star - get it 60 000 points.
Each stage consists of two rooms, in which it is possible to achieve a total of up to 40 points for each of the squads. Thus, the maximum possible number per level is 80 000. Basic Bonus from "Ridiculousness" applies to all difficulties and half nodes: “The enemy is inflicted with the Shatter status if an ally uses a superpower to attack him. The effect stacks up to 6 times. At the beginning of each opponent’s turn or in the event of his death, the Shatter status deals damage to him and neighboring targets with a fixed value, which depends on the number of levels of this effect.”
Team Buffs "Cacophonies" are aimed at three tactics:
- "Splitting": When destroying an enemy under the Shatter status, the damage of the entire team's ultimates for the entire battle increases by 15%, which can stack up to 20 times.
- "Cunning": Increases damage from the Shatter status by 20%. Applying this debuff applies level 1 to adjacent enemies. this effect.
- "Exhortation": If an ally hits an enemy with a bonus blow, then with a 60% chance he will “hang” the Split status on him. The effect can activate once per attack.
The highest priority buff is Shatter, as it directly ties into the season's main buff. If, instead of characters suitable for it, you have heroes with bonus attacks, then you will need to select “Exhortation” for them. For all other cases, Cunning is suitable, but it will still require at least one hero with an attack ultimate in the group.
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On the third difficulty you confront Guardian's Shadow (vulnerabilities: quantum, physical and wind) and To the Spectral Messenger-Aurumaton (vulnerabilities: electrical, physical and imaginary). The first enemy is dangerous due to the Ban status, which causes electric shocks to be delivered to allies if its conditions are violated. The skills of the second opponent are dangerous because they cause enormous damage to one or several targets, and are also capable of inflicting the Reverberation status. Heroes of Conservation and/or Abundance will be useful in the team, as well as characters that speed up or can clear debuffs.Lying speeches 4
In the last room you will face bosses Kafka (vulnerabilities: wind, imaginary and physical) and Cocolia (vulnerabilities: quantum, fiery and electric). In a battle against both of them, characters with removal of weakenings or with increased resistance to the effects of allies are desirable. Kafka imposes the statuses Submission and Shock. Cocolia summons Ice Blades and can freeze characters. Bosses attack with high area damage, so don't forget about your team's defense.Coherent Speeches is the seventh season of Pure Fiction, which started as part of the 2.5 update. Due to the specifics of the mode, it is most effective to use heroes with bonus attacks and mass damage. This time, characters that quickly penetrate vulnerability or help with it are good.
Seasonal Bonus Absurdities has the following effect: "When a vulnerability is broken, characters receive charges of the Absurdity status. As soon as their value becomes equal to 6 units, then random opponents on the field are dealt a fixed amount of damage 10 times." There are several options for strengthening the character. "Cacophony":
- "Arioso": All Penetration damage to enemy targets is increased by 10%. Whenever an allied hero deals Super Penetration damage to an enemy after an attack, they gain 1 stack of Ridiculousness.
- "Panorama": The damage of all bonus attacks and the effectiveness of the bonus attack's vulnerability penetration are increased by 50%.
- "Free Writing": Activating the super ability to hit an enemy drains their stamina, ignoring their vulnerability types.
With heroes like Boothill, Rappa, Firefly buff is worth preferring "Arioso". If you can build a team of characters with bonus attacks, then take them. "Panorama". Strengthening "Free Writing" universal and will suit almost any squad, even with Acheron or periodic damage.
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The most formidable enemies at level three are Spectral Messenger-Aurumaton (vulnerabilities: physical, electrical and imaginary) and Ice from space (vulnerabilities: wind, quantum and fire). In the first phase, you need to focus some of the damage on the Soda Hounds, since when they die, they explode and deal damage to other enemies. Enemies in the second room have resistance to ice and wind damage. As usual, defensive characters will come in handy in the group, as well as those with acceleration and purification.
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The opponents of the fourth difficulty are Cocolia (vulnerabilities: electric, quantum and fiery) and Bronya (vulnerabilities: fire, imaginary and physical). To get to the bosses, you need to deal with the waves of enemies coming to them as quickly as possible. In the first room, exploding Hounds will help. In the second, you will encounter Borisinians who increase their own speed and enemies from the Penakonia Theater, delaying the action. Do not forget to monitor the health of allied characters.

Idle Gossip is the "Pure Fiction" season, which is running in version 2.6 and is carried over to 2.7. The current buffs are aimed at using periodic damage mechanics, so DoT packs are the most effective. As before, each half can choose one additional effect that enhances the main mechanic, or helps squads with different gameplay use buffs to quickly destroy enemies. It is important to note that among the enemies of the second wave at all stages there are Royal trash cans, the battle with which can be very long without characters with good penetration. Earn points for dealing damage in battles to get stars and collect rewards:
- access to the next level of difficulty - get 30 000 glasses;
- 1 star - get it 40 000 glasses;
- 2 star - get it 50 000 glasses;
- 3 star - get it 60 000 points.
In one half of the room, the maximum possible score is 40 points, meaning that in total, you cannot earn more than 80 000 points. There is a constant effect within the stages Absurdities: "Enemies take 35% increased damage over time. Enemies with a Damage Over Time effect deal 35% less damage and move forward 35% when attacked."
Before entering the squad challenge room, you can place one of the following bonuses: Cacophonies:
- "Trick": The Penetration effect of all characters is increased by 30%. Penetrating an enemy's vulnerability applies the Weathering status to all enemies, which deals a fixed amount of periodic damage at the start of the turn. All enemies become immune to control effects.
- "Drunken Conversation": After an ally uses their Ultimate to attack an enemy, if that enemy has 1/2/3 DoT status, each type of periodic damage they have immediately deals damage equal to 60/100/150% of the original damage.
- "Gossip": After an ally attacks an enemy, it inflicts the Weathering status on the target, dealing a fixed amount of periodic Wind damage to the target at the start of each of its turns.
For the classic squad led by Kafka, Black Swan or budget Guinaifen the reinforcement will work well "Drunken Conversation", which activates all statuses on a crowd of enemies. If there are such fighters in the area on the account as Firefly or Rappa, benefiting greatly from of break effect, you can arm yourself with a bonus "Trick". Less specialized groups or packs bonus attacks the effect will work well "Gossip".
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In rooms of the third difficulty the danger is represented by Lieutenant of the Silvermane Knights (vulnerabilities: quantum, physical and ice) and Grizzly Automaton (vulnerabilities: electric, ice and fire). The opponents of the first phase are distinguished by the ability to carry out a counterattack, in addition, they work in a team, providing fire support to units on their side. In the second half, monsters with a taunt mechanic are expected, narrowing the area of skills to a small area. As a result, when passing, characters with skills that cause damage to the entire crowd at once are extremely necessary.
Idle gossip 4
The final test will feature bosses as the main opponents. Bronya (vulnerabilities: imaginary, physical, fiery) and Yanqing (vulnerabilities: imaginary, windy and electric). The peculiarity of the Armor in promoting the actions of allied monsters fades against the background of the seasonal effect of Absurdity, and the main weapon of the young man - cloud blades - cannot be summoned to an arena filled with opponents. In this regard, it is enough to focus on the destruction of dense enemies and the survival of the squad.
Pure Fiction: Artful Slander in HSR — a mode running in version 2.7, with updated functionality called "Fighting Spirit" and "Fighting Spirit Surge" (a new additional bonus that speeds up the progress of the mode). The boosts and the Cacophonies installed on them are represented by the following choices:
- "Empty words": suitable for characters who play from skill and superpower. The most attractive heroes are Acheron (Nihility: Lightning) or, for example, Argenti (Erudition: Physical).
- "Empty Promises": it is worth choosing for the units that are focused on conducting bonus attacks. The most suitable units of legendary and epic type: Jing Yuan (Erudition: Lightning), Herta (Erudition: Ice), Himeko (Erudition: Fire) or Jade (Erudition: Quantum).
- "Empty Hopes": focused on mechanics breaking through, accordingly, it will look good on Rappe (Erudition: Imaginary), Firefly (Destruction: Fire) or Xueyi (Destruction: Quantum).
Squads for Artful Slander 3 and 4
Examples of the first squad for completing the mode:
Examples of the second squad for completing the mode:
As part of the Pure Fiction progression of Patch 3.1 "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy" moving into 3.2, Pathfinders have access to the following team buffs:
- "Appearance" - Suitable for heroes who play off a skill or bonus attack (the most frequently used skill in rotation).
- "Secret knowledge" - exclusively for units from the mechanics of the penetration effect, which can be led by Rappa (Erudition: Imaginary) or Firefly (Destruction: Fire).
- "Psyche" — recommended to choose if there are DPS characters in the squad that play on the mechanics of health consumption/expenditure. Example: Mydei (Destruction: Imaginary), Blade (Destruction: Wind).
At the same time permanent effect The mode is aimed at accumulating units of Fighting Spirit after allies use a basic attack or super ability to attack an enemy.
Squads for Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 3 and 4
Examples of the first detachment:
Examples of the second detachment:
As part of the challenges, which will be available from roughly the second half of patch 3.2 to the middle of patch 3.3, players can use the following team buffs:
- Empty words — designed for characters of the Paths of Erudition, Destruction, and others whose skills and superpowers target a group of enemies. The best options are: The Herta (Erudition: Ice), Argenti (Erudition: Physical) or Himeko (Erudition: Fire).
- Hierophany - is aimed at heroes who need to absorb their own health or HP of allies, for example: Mydei (Destruction: Imaginary) or Castorice (Remembrance: Quantum).
- Empty hopes — recommended for teams that rely on the penetration mechanics implemented by Firefly (Destruction: Fire) и Rappa (Erudition: Imaginary).
Each of the effects of Cacophony will allow you to accumulate units of Fighting Spirit due to the activation of the corresponding actions: activating a super ability, absorbing HP, or penetrating enemy vulnerabilities.
Squads for Composition Rules 3 and 4
Command options for the first node:
Examples of units for the second node:
To pass the tests available from the middle the patch 3.5, you can use the following command enhancements:
- Ballad - increases the damage of memory spirits and advances the action of owners when creatures leave the battlefield. The buff is intended for squads gathered around reaper of Kastoria и Healers Hyacinth.
- Euphony - increases periodic damage. Suitable for packs with Siren Gisilens и the huntress Kafka.
- Solo Symphony - Deals additional true damage to targets when allies use the skill to attack enemies. Can be used to increase the DPS of any damage dealers who do not fit the first two buffs.
An example of a successful passage of squads with Gerta and Aglaya-hypercarry:
Option with the teams of Phaenon and Anaxa:
DoT pack and tandem of Great Hertha and Anaxa:
- Memories — Increases damage dealt to all allies when someone uses a super ability. The effect stacks up to 5 times and lasts until the end of the Morale Surge. This buff is quite versatile and can be used in many squads, especially those with energy-regenerating supports.
- Remembrance — Grants 3 skill points after entering the Spirit Surge state and increases damage over time. Suitable for packs with Siren Gisilens и the huntress Kafka.
- Insight — Increases the speed of all characters while the Morale Surge is active. Can be used on teams with any damage dealer, just like the first buff.
An example of a successful passage with units with Phaenon and the Kastoria+Temen combination:
Option with hypercarry Temenyu and Acheron:
Successful completion of premium squads with epic Gerta and Anaxa:
Rewards
The final reward for completing the activity with the maximum number of stars (12) is:
- star jade ×720;
- jade feather ×300.
An epic character is provided as an additional reward - Xueyi (Destruction: Quantum)To pick up the heroine, you will need to complete the adventure mission "Yuqi's Masterful Beautification" and complete the second level of any phase.
If you follow the suggested recommendations, you will be able to successfully complete Pure Fiction and collect all the rewards for the mode in Honkai: Star Rail. Note other successful strategies and difficulties encountered in the levels.






















































































