Pure Fiction Stage 2 Guide and Best Teams in Honkai: Star Rail
Pure Fiction is one of the permanent Endgame modes in Honkai: Star Rail. Here is a complete guide for the second stage: how to beat the bosses of the latest version, recommended teams, and mechanics.
Stage 2 Guide - Pure Fiction
The current Pure Fiction Phase is Iambic Pentameter of Version 3.6. This phase will last from October 13, 2025 until November 24, 2025. Each phase lasts six weeks and resets on a Monday at 04:00 server time.
Honkai: Star Rail Endgame Reset Calendar
Pure Fiction Stage 2 Overview
Your goal in this stage of the Three Act Structure phase of Pure Fiction (Version 3.6) is to earn up to 60,000 points by defeating as many enemies as possible within a limited number of cycles.
Clear Target & Objectives
- Target: Gain 30,000 Points
- Objectives:
- ★ - Gain 40,000 Points
- ★★ - Gain 50,000 Points
- ★★★ - Gain 60,000 Points
Grit Mechanic
The current Grit Mechanic is the following: Ultimate Attack
After allies use Ultimate to attack enemy targets, every enemy target hit additionally accumulates 5 Grit Value for allies.
The current phase will also have the following Grit effects:
- Concordant Truce: After an enemy target is defeated by any unit, all allies gain 1 stack of "Resound".
- Surging Grit: When entering Surging Grit, consume all "Resound". Each Stack of "Resound" deals 1 instance of a set amount of DMG to a random enemy target. During Surging Grit, increases enemy targets' DMG taken by 50%, and after they are defeated by any unit, all allies additionally gain 1 stack of "Resound." When "Resound" stacks up to 10 or higher, consumes all "Resound" stacks and deals 1 instance of a set amount of DMG to a random enemy target per stack.
Cacophony Buffs
The following Buffs are available during the current Pure Fiction Phase:
- Reminiscence
- Memory
- Epiphany
Stage 2 Enemy Breakdown
First Half
| Wave 1 - Enemy Type | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Cloud Knights Patroller | Fire Wind Imaginary |
| Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Ballistarius | Physical Ice Wind |
| Lordly Trashcan | Obtains 2 Weaknesses depending on the Element you attack it with. |
| Wave 2 - Enemy Type | Weaknesses |
| Ice Out of Space | Fire Wind Quantum |
| Dreamjolt Troupe's Bubble Hound | Physical Lightning Wind |
| Meteoric Eagle | Wind Quantum Imaginary |
| Wave 3 - Enemy Type | Weaknesses |
| Guardian Shadow | Physical Wind Quantum |
| Silvermane Soldier | Wind Quantum |
| Imaginary Weaver | Physical Lightning Quantum |
Second Half
| Wave 1 - Enemy Type | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Dreamjolt Troupe's Mr. Domescreen | Ice Lightning Imaginary |
| Incineration Shadewalker | Ice Wind Imaginary |
| Lordly Trashcan | Obtains 2 Weaknesses depending on the Element you attack it with. |
| Wave 2 - Enemy Type | Weaknesses |
| Furiae Praetor | Ice Lightning Quantum |
| Furiae Archer | Ice Lightning Quantum |
| Furiae Warrior | Lightning Quantum Imaginary |
| Wave 3 - Enemy Type | Weaknesses |
| The Ascended | Physical Ice Lightning |
| Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Ballistarius | Physical Ice Wind |
| Mara-Struck Warden | Ice Lightning Quantum |
Enemy Mechanics & Strategy
First Half
During the first half just get rid of the Trash Can as it gains more ATK each round, and if you leave it up too long it can really cause issues. The rest is not really a problem.
During Wave 2, be careful of Ice Out of Space. They will freeze you and you will loose time.
During Wave 3, take out the Guardian Shadow otherwise they can shock you, which will make you loose your turns.
Second Half
During Wave 1, focus on the Dreamjolt Troupe's Mr. Domescreen first, to take advantage of the bonus energy they can grant you if you keep them smiling.
Wave 2 kill the Furiae Praetor first, otherwise they will make you vulnerable, and you will take more DMG.
Wave 3 be careful with the Ascended as they deal a ton of Wind DMG.
Pure Fiction Best Teams for Stage 2
Best Teams - Stage 2 - First Half
| Main DPS | Support / DPS | Support | Sustain | Buff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phainon | Cerydra | Bronya | Sunday | Epiphany |
| Castorice | Blade | Tribbie | Hyacine | Reminiscence |
| Blade | Remembrance Trailblazer | Tribbie | Hyacine | Reminiscence |
| Anaxa | Cerydra | Sunday | Aventurine | Reminiscence |
| Feixiao | Cipher | Robin | Aventurine | Reminiscence |
| Saber | Robin | Sunday | Huohuo | Reminiscence |
Best Teams - Stage 2 - Second Half
| Main DPS | Support / DPS | Support | Sustain | Buff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Herta | Anaxa | Tribbie | Aventurine | Epiphany |
| Hysilens | Kafka | Black Swan | Huohuo | Memory |
| Evernight | Remembrance Trailblazer | Tribbie | Hyacine | Reminiscence |
| Acheron | Jiaoqiu | Cipher | Aventurine | Reminiscence |
Guides for Each Pure Fiction Phase
For more information on Pure Fiction, how to unlock it, how it works, and the rewards you can get, you can head to ourPure Fiction Overview:
For each current Phase's Stages you will find detailed guides, boss mechanics, tips, and recommended teams:
Changelog
- 13 Oct. 2025: Updated for reset.
- 02 Sep. 2025: Updated for reset.
- 21 Jul. 2025: Updated for reset.
- 20 Jun. 2025: Guide Created.



