Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Characters Tier List: Ranked Best to Worst

With the release of Honkai Star Rail version 2.1, players are curious to discover which characters reign supreme in the game. This comprehensive tier list ranks all Honkai Star Rail 2.1 characters from best to worst, helping you make informed decisions when building your ultimate team.

Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Characters Tier List: Ranked Best to Worst

All characters in this tier list are ranked using a point system, with a slight preference for DPS units that excel in AoE-Target damage, as endgame content frequently requires defeating multiple enemies. Check them out!

Honkai Star Rail 2.1 SS-Tier Characters 

These characters are the absolute best in Honkai Star Rail 2.1, boasting incredible abilities and game-changing potential.

Character	Image	Element
Acheron		Lightning
Jingliu		Ice
Imbibitor Lunae		Imaginary
Sparkle		Quantum
Bronya		Wind
Ruan Mei		Ice
Fu Xuan		Quantum
Luocha		Imaginary
Silver Wolf		Quantum
Huohuo		Wind
Tingyun		Lightning

Acheron deals massive AoE damage with her Ultimate. Jingliu deals high damage but sacrifices party HP with her Enhanced State. Imbibitor Lunae excels in both single-target and AoE situations, requiring good SP management for maximum damage.

Honkai Star Rail 2.1 S-Tier Characters 

While not quite as game-breaking as the SS Tier, these characters are still incredibly strong in their respective roles.

Character	Image	Element
Argenti		Physical
Blade		Wind
Kafka		Lightning
Dr. Ratio		Imaginary
Seele		Quantum
Black Swan		Wind
Pela		Ice
Lynx		Quantum
Topaz		Fire
Jing Yuan		Lightning
Clara		Physical
Gepard		Ice
Asta		Fire
Bailu		Lightning

Argenti's Ultimate is excellent against three or more targets. Blade deals strong AoE damage and manages SP efficiently. Kafka excels at DoT damage and pairs well with another DoT dealer for meta viability.

Honkai Star Rail 2.1 A-Tier Characters 

These A Tier Honkai Star Rail 2.1 characters are good options that can perform even better with the right investment and team composition.

Character	Image	Element
Himeko		Fire
Hanya		Physical
Guinaifen		Fire
Yukong		Imaginary
Welt		Imaginary
Qingque		Quantum
Herta		Ice
Natasha		Physical
March 7th		Ice
Xueyi		Quantum
Gallagher		Fire
Trailblazer (Fire)		Fire
Hook		Fire
Serval		Lightning

Himeko excels at crowd control with multi-target attacks. On the other side, Guinaifen specializes in AoE Burn DoTs and can increase the damage taken by multiple enemies affected by the Burn status.

Honkai Star Rail 2.1 B-Tier Characters 

While not the most optimal choices, these characters can still find their niche in certain team compositions or game modes.

Character	Image	Element
Yanqing		Ice
Misha		Ice
Luka		Physical
Sampo		Wind
Dan Heng		Wind
Sushang		Physical

Yanqing is a single-target DPS who provides himself with offensive buffs to increase his damage but struggles against multiple enemies. Misha's Ultimate gets stronger through Skill Point consumption, making him effective against single targets but less so against multiple enemies.

Honkai Star Rail 2.1 C-Tier Characters 

These characters have limited combat utility and are often overshadowed by their higher-tier counterparts.

Character	Image	Element
Trailblazer		Physical
Arlan		Lightning

The Physical Trailblazer is a DPS that deals decent single-target and AoE damage but is outclassed by other Physical damage dealers. Arlan sacrifices his HP for damage, getting stronger the closer he is to death, but most characters can achieve the same damage output without the need for such a risky playstyle.

Building Your Dream Team in Honkai Star Rail 2.1

While this Honkai Star Rail 2.1 characters tier list provides a general overview of the characters' strengths, you still need to consider your playstyle and team synergy when building your team.

Experiment with different combinations and invest in characters you enjoy. Stay updated with future tier lists and character guides to stay ahead in Honkai Star Rail!