Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into Honkai: Star Rail (HSR) lately, and like everyone else, I got sucked into the whole “tier list” debate. So, I decided to make my own, just for fun, and to see how my team-building stacks up. Here’s how it went down.
First, I started by playing the game. A lot. I mean, a lot. I needed to get a real feel for the characters, not just read about them online. I pulled on every banner I could afford (and maybe a few I couldn’t, oops!), just to try out different characters and team compositions. I leveled up my Trailblaze level to gain new characters.
Then, I started taking notes. Seriously, I had a spreadsheet. It wasn’t pretty, but it worked. I tracked things like:
- How easily each character could clear different content (like, was it a breeze or a total struggle?).
- How well they worked with other characters (did they synergize or just…exist together?).
- Their overall damage output, of course, and how it felt to use them.
My initial “ranking” was a mess. It was all based on gut feeling. “Oh, this character feels strong!” Yeah, not very scientific.
So, I refined my approach. I started looking at other people’s tier lists, but not to copy them. I just wanted to see what factors they were considering. I compared my notes with what I was seeing online, and I started to see some patterns.
For example, I initially underestimated support characters. I was all about DPS, DPS, DPS! But then I realized how much easier some fights were when I had a good healer or a character who could buff my main damage dealer. Major facepalm moment.
Then came the actual “list” part. I categorized the character based on their performance in a party and their adaptability with other characters. This helped me see more clearly which characters were more versatile and valuable overall. I have to say that I find it very useful after using this method.
My Key Takeaways (After Many, Many Hours)
My tier list is still mine. It’s based on my playstyle and the characters I have. It’s probably going to change as I get more characters and as the game updates. It’s a very personal, evolving thing, and that’s okay. It is not the absolute best for everyone, but I am happy with my outcome.
Tier lists can be a fun starting point, but don’t take them as gospel. Experiment! Find what works for you. That’s the best part of games like this!
