Best Characters to BUILD as NEW PLAYER Honkai Star Rail

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Dr. Ratio is a top-tier 5-star character recommended for new players in patch 2.0, excelling in Pure Fiction despite his Light Cone. Hera is also a standout character, broken in Pure Fiction and strong in MLC, placing her at the top tier.

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  • Dr. Ratio stands out as a top-tier character recommended for new players in patch 2.0, showcasing exceptional power and performance in MLC scenarios, exceeding even some five-star characters.
  • Characters like Lynx offer crucial support and cleansing abilities, enhancing the overall team dynamic and making them a top choice for healing, especially in conjunction with characters like Claraa.

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  • Who is the top-tier character in Pure Fiction?

    Hera

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Summary

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Top Characters for New Players in Patch 2.0

  • Dr. Ratio is the only 5-star character recommended for new players in patch 2.0, excluding his Light Cone.
  • Fire Trailblazer and Physical Trailblazer are main characters with inherent build value, especially in Pure Fiction.
  • March is useful in Swarm Disaster due to Remembrance Path Buffs, but is categorized as short-term use in MOC and Pure Fiction.
  • Don Hong is not recommended due to being weak in Pure Fiction despite being decent in MLC.
  • ASA is placed in the solid overall utility tier for its buff speed, more effective in Pure Fiction than MLC.
  • Hera is considered broken in Pure Fiction and strong in MLC, making her a top-tier character.
  • Arland is not recommended due to being skill point hungry and lacking in base damage.
  • Sural is rated higher due to decent use in Pure Fiction, unlike in MLC.
  • Sampo is limited to Pure Fiction due to his AOE break potential, making him a solid choice.
  • Pala is highly recommended as a debuffer, especially in MLC where she excels over other characters like ASA.

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"Top Characters in MLC and Fiction"

  • Claraa functions well independently and is a strong character, especially in Builder mode.
  • Yangong Ying is a controversial DPS character, effective in MLC but weak in pure fiction due to kit limitations.
  • Japar is a highly recommended shielder, essential for team longevity and strength in MLC.
  • Bao offers good healing but lacks utility like a cleanse, making them less versatile than other healers.
  • Luca's value has increased with new builds and characters like Ron May and Kafka, making them a solid choice in MLC.
  • Guifen is a strong DPS with excellent break potential and debuffs, making them usable in both MLC and pure fiction.
  • Lynx is considered the best healer, offering cleanse and support abilities that enhance other characters like Claraa.
  • Zui is a strong quantum DPS character, particularly effective in quantum scenarios and pure fiction with break potential.
  • Dr Ratio is an exceptionally powerful DPS character in MLC, outperforming many other characters and even surpassing some five-star characters.
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