HSR Pure Fiction: V3.4 Guide Update & Teams

Hi! Trailblazer!

Pure Fiction is one of the permanent game modes, offering players a unique challenge and valuable rewards. Did you score full marks in this round of Pure Fiction? This article will detail buff and the best teams for acing Pure Fiction mode, enhancing your gameplay experience! Let’s go!

Buff Overview

Three Act Structure Grit Mechanic
Concordant Truce	When an enemy target enters battle, they are inflicted with 1 stack(s) of "Echo Enigma," which deals a special kind of Wind Shear, and they suffer 1 stack(s) of "Echo Enigma" after acting, receiving Wind DoT at the start of each turn. Goes up to 10 stack(s) at max for 3 turn(s).
Surging Grit	Entering the "Surging Grit" state causes all enemies to suffer 5 stack(s) of special Wind Shear "Echo Enigma," and causes all currently suffered DoT to immediately produce DMG equal to 100% of the original DMG. During the "Surging Grit" period, increases enemy targets' DMG received by 50%, reduces DMG dealt by 35%, and increases SPD by 50%.

Date: July 21, 2025 - September 1, 2025

3 Individual Buffs

Exposition

During the "Surging Grit" period, the ally targets' DoT dealt ignores 20% of the target's All-Type RES. When the enemy target receives DoT, increases all allies DoT dealt by 1%. Up to a max of 99 stack(s). Lasts until "Surging Grit" ends.

Intertextuality

During Surging Grit, Skill DMG dealt by ally targets increases by 50%. When attacking targets with special Wind Shear "Echo Enigma," each stack of "Echo Enigma" additionally increases Skill DMG by 10%.

Every enemy target hit with ally targets' Skills additionally accumulates 3 Grit Value for allies.

Misplacement

Every stack of "Echo Enigma" increases enemy target's DMG received by 3%. During the Surging Grit period, when enemy targets enter battle, and after they take action, additionally adds 1 stack(s) of special Wind Shear "Echo Enigma."

After enemy targets are defeated, additionally accumulates 3 Grit Value for allies.

BUFF1 "Exposition"
Optimal for DoT teams. Ally DoT effects ignore 20% All-Type RES and gain up to 99% increased DoT DMG.

BUFF2 "Intertextuality"
Suited for Skill DMG dealers. Boosts Skill DMG by 50%, with each stack of 【Echo Enigma】further increasing Skill DMG by 10%.

BUFF3 "Misplacement"
Universal benefit. Each stack of 【Echo Enigma】increases target's DMG received by 3%, while entering battle or taking action grants 1 additional 【Echo Enigma】stack.

 

Stage 4 Phase 1

Weakness

Advantageous Elements

Physical > Lightning > Imaginary > Others

Note: Avoid Ice DPS against Boss Gepard (40% Ice RES) unless necessary.

Enemy Mechanics

① Waves 2–3 feature numerous Embers of Darkness-type enemies. Combined with this cycle’s Enemy SPD Boost mechanic, they inflict high damage. Bring a healer to cleanse Corrosion effects (applied by Embers of Darkness) for DMG boost compensation!

② Gepard casts "Eternal Bulwark" on his 2nd action, granting allies a Barrier that blocks one instance of non-DoT DMG. Preserve offensive support skills to counter this barrier and prevent it from nullifying your Main DPS’s burst!

Recommended Teams

BUFF 3 Misplacement
Yunli	Sunday / Trailblazer	Robin / Tribbie	Huohuo
Yunli	Sparkle	Tribbie / Sunday	Huohuo
Castorice	Ruan Mei / Tribbie	Sunday / Trailblazer	Lingsha/Hyacine
Jade	Lingsha	Robin	Tribbie / Sunday
Aglaea	Robin	Sunday	Huohuo
Blade	Sunday	Tribbie / Trailblazer	Hyacine
BUFF 2 Intertextuality
The Herta	Anaxa / Herta	Tribbie / Trailblazer	Lingsha / Gallagher
Argenti	Sunday / Trailblazer	Robin / Tribbie	Huohuo
BUFF 1 Exposition
Kafka	Black Swan	Ruan Mei / Tribbie	Huohuo

 

 

Stage 4 Phase 2

Weakness

Advantageous Elements
Wind > Physical > Fire > Others
Note: No notable resistances present; elemental matching is the primary focus.

Enemy Mechanics
① Wave 2 Boss: Ember of Darkness-Erosion Demon

• On its 2nd action, absorbs 【Corrosion】effects from allies to empower its next attack.
• If absorption fails, reduces its own DEF by 30%, increasing damage taken.
• Pro Tip: Strategically hold healing skills to cleanse 【Corrosion】before its action! 💡

② Wave 3 Boss: Roaring Thunder

• While in Moon Frenzy state:
  • Using Ultimates or Follow-up Attacks to act 3 times before it delays its combo.
  • Each action reduces Toughness and postpones its burst combo.
• Hypercarry teams: Prioritize this mechanic. Include a sustain unit and fight as usual.

Recommended Teams

BUFF 2 Intertextuality
Phainon	Bronya / Sunday	Sparkle / Tingyun	Huohuo
Saber	Sunday	Tribbie / Trailblazer	Lingsha / Huohuo
The Herta	Anaxa / Herta	Tribbie / Trailblazer	Lingsha / Gallagher
Anaxa	Sunday	Robin	Hyacine
Mydei	Sunday	Ruan Mei	Tribbie / Trailblazer
BUFF 1 Exposition
Kafka	Black Swan	Ruan Mei / Tribbie	Huohuo
Rappa	Harmony Trailblazer	Ruan Mei	Gallagher

 

Stage 3 Phase 1

Weakness

Core Strategy

Toughness Break Priority:

• Quantum Weakness: Requires multi-hit attacks or high-damage bursts (Quantum Toughness efficiency scales with hit count per action).
• Wind Weakness: Relies on Blast damage or DoT effects (Damage over Time) for rapid Toughness reduction.

Elemental Synergy:

• Quantum Break triggers "Entanglement" (delayed damage + action delay).
• Wind Break triggers "Wind Shear" (AoE DoT, highly effective against groups).

Survival Pressure:

• Quantum enemies often inflict control effects (e.g., Imprisonment).
• Wind enemies frequently use AoE attacks → Prioritize Cleanse/group protection.

Recommended Teams

BUFF 2 Intertextuality
The Herta	Anaxa / Herta	Tribbie / Trailblazer	Lingsha / Gallagher
Phainon	Bronya / Sunday	Sparkle / Tingyun	Huohuo
BUFF 1 Exposition
Aglaea	Robin	Sunday	Huohuo
Argenti	Robin	Sunday	Huohuo
F2P Team (BUFF 2 Intertextuality)
The Herta	Serval	March 7th (Imaginary)	Natasha

 

Stage 3 Phase 2

Weakness

When enemies are weak to Ice and Lightning, the most reliable approach is:

1. Prioritize Breaking Toughness →
2. Use dual Ice/Lightning cores to trigger Freeze or Superconduct →
3. Leverage Break Effect/Superconduct Enhancement for damage amplification.

Recommended Teams

BUFF 2 Intertextuality
The Herta	Robin	Ruan Mei	Feixiao
	Ruan Mei	Tingyun	Gepard
Jingliu	Bronya	Pela	Natasha
Castorice	Trailblazer /Blade	Tribbie	Hyacine
BUFF 3 Misplacement
Jade	Blade	Tribbie	Hyacine
F2P Team (BUFF 1 Exposition)
Qingque	Trailblazer (Imaginary)	Xueyi	Lynx

 

Conclusion

The latest update of Honkai: Star Rail's "3.4 Three Act Structure" brings a slight decrease in difficulty. The difficulty of achieving full stars remains low. However, the challenge of scoring full points without using specialized buffs has increased. That said, if you're not aiming for the latter, there's no need to worry.

We also have another article to guide you conquer the version 3.4 Divergent Universe, click the it for more info if you're interested.

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