Pure Fiction Stage 4 in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 presents a significant challenge, often described by players as “deceitful chaos” due to its intricate mechanics and relentless waves of enemies. This guide aims to cut through the confusion and provide you with a clear path to victory. We’ll break down the stage, explore the most effective team compositions, and detail battle strategies to help you achieve maximum rewards in Clichéd Sayings IV.
Understanding Pure Fiction Stage 4: Clichéd Sayings IV
Pure Fiction Stage 4, known as Clichéd Sayings IV, demands a strategic approach to scoring high points and claiming all available rewards. Understanding the stage’s objectives, enemy weaknesses, and unique mechanics is crucial for success.
Pure Fiction Stage 4 Details
To successfully clear Pure Fiction Stage 4, you need to accumulate points by defeating waves of enemies. The higher your score, the greater the rewards you’ll receive.
| Clear Target | ♦ Gain 30000 Points |
|---|---|
| Objectives | ♦ Gain 40000 Points ♦ Gain 50000 Points ♦ Gain 60000 Points |
Reaching the 60,000-point mark unlocks all available objective rewards, making it the ultimate goal for players seeking maximum value from this stage.
Type Weaknesses for Pure Fiction Stage 4
Exploiting enemy weaknesses is paramount in Pure Fiction to maximize damage output and clear waves efficiently. Stage 4 is divided into two halves, each with distinct weakness types.
| Clichéd Sayings IV |
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| First Half |
| Second Half |
For the first half, focusing on characters with Quantum and Lightning damage types will give you a significant advantage. In the second half, prioritize teams built around Physical and Ice damage to effectively break enemy toughness and inflict substantial damage.
Pure Fiction Grit Mechanics and Phase Duration
The “deceitful chaos” of Pure Fiction is further amplified by its unique Grit mechanic. Understanding how Grit and “Resound” work is key to leveraging them for your benefit.
| Clichéd Sayings Grit Mechanic |
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| After allies use Ultimate to attack enemy targets, every enemy target hit additionally accumulates 5 Grit Value for allies. |
| Concordant Truce |
| Surging Grit |
| Phase Duration |
Essentially, using Ultimates builds Grit, and defeating enemies grants “Resound” stacks. “Resound” stacks unleash powerful Surging Grit attacks and increase enemy damage taken, creating a cycle of escalating damage. Plan your team and rotations to maximize both Ultimate usage and enemy defeats to capitalize on these mechanics.
Best Team Compositions to Overcome the Chaos
Choosing the right team is crucial to navigate the “deceitful chaos” of Pure Fiction Stage 4. Here are some recommended team compositions for both halves, catering to different playstyles and character availability.
First Half Teams
For the first half, focus on teams that can exploit Quantum and Lightning weaknesses and effectively utilize Ultimates to generate Grit.
| Acheron DPS |
|---|
| [Potential |
| Jing Yuan DPS |
| Jing Yuan |
| Double DPS |
| [Radiance |
| F2P Team |
| Serval |
Acheron teams excel due to her high Quantum damage output, synergizing perfectly with the first half’s weakness. Jing Yuan teams, especially with Robin and Sunday, can unleash powerful follow-up attacks and Ultimates, maximizing Grit generation. Double DPS compositions offer flexibility and increased damage potential. For Free-to-Play (F2P) players, a team with Serval, Xueyi, Yukong, and Lynx provides a viable and accessible option.
Second Half Teams
For the second half, shift your focus to Physical and Ice damage dealers. Teams should be built to effectively break enemy shields and sustain damage output.
| The Herta DPS |
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| [Universality |
| Argenti DPS |
| Argenti |
| Double DPS |
| [Universality |
| F2P Team |
| Herta |
Herta shines in the second half due to her exceptional follow-up attacks that effectively clear waves of enemies weak to Ice. Argenti, with his powerful Physical damage and Ultimate, is another strong contender. Double DPS compositions combining Herta and Argenti can provide overwhelming area-of-effect damage. A F2P team featuring Herta, Asta, Ice Trailblazer, and Natasha offers accessibility and effectiveness for newer players.
Character Type Recommendations
To further refine your team selection, remember the elemental weaknesses of each half:
| First Half | Second Half |
|---|---|
| Bronya | Clara |
| Kafka | Himeko |
| Trailblazer | |
| Qingque | Hanya |
| Ruan Mei | |
| Silver Wolf | Yunli |
| Rappa | |
| Aglaea | Fugue |
First Half: Prioritize Quantum and Lightning characters. Quantum characters like Seele and Qingque, and Lightning characters like Kafka and Jing Yuan are excellent choices.
Second Half: Focus on Physical and Ice characters. Physical damage dealers such as Clara and Argenti, and Ice characters like Herta and Ice Trailblazer will be highly effective.
Navigating the Deceitful Chaos: Stage 4 Battle Strategy
Beyond team composition, understanding enemy behavior and prioritizing targets is crucial to overcome the “deceitful chaos” of Stage 4.
Stage 4 – First Half Strategy
In the first half, you’ll face waves of enemies with Quantum and Lightning weaknesses.
Take Out the Automaton Beetles in Wave 1
Wave 1 features Automaton Beetles alongside other enemies. These beetles can apply shields to themselves, making them harder to defeat. Prioritize eliminating Automaton Beetles first to prevent them from shielding and disrupting your damage flow. Using weaker attacks to break their shield before unleashing powerful skills can be an effective strategy.
Prioritize the Furiae Warriors in Wave 2
Wave 2 introduces Furiae Warriors, which can inflict the Reverberation debuff on your team. Focus on taking down Furiae Warriors quickly to minimize the impact of this debuff. Alternatively, characters capable of removing buffs or debuffs can help mitigate the Reverberation. You can also strategically remove the Furiae Warrior’s War Armor stacks to inflict Reverberation back onto them, turning their ability against them.
Stage 4 – Second Half Strategy
The second half shifts to Physical and Ice weaknesses, demanding a change in tactics.
Defeat the Wraith Wardens in Wave 2
Similar to the first half, Wave 2 in the second half features enemies capable of inflicting Reverberation. This time, Wraith Wardens are the culprits. Prioritize defeating Wraith Wardens to prevent them from applying this detrimental debuff to your team.
Prioritize the Argenti Summons in Wave 3
Wave 3 in the second half culminates with Argenti and his summons, The Honored and Speartip. Focus on eliminating both The Honored and Speartip summons first. Defeating The Honored grants your team a DMG boost, while defeating Speartip deals damage to all enemies. Taking out these summons not only weakens Argenti but also provides significant combat advantages.
Enemy Intel: Prepare for the Chaos
Knowing your enemies is half the battle. Here’s a breakdown of the enemies you’ll encounter in each half of Pure Fiction Stage 4.
Clichéd Sayings Enemies
First Half
| Wave 1 Enemies | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Lordly Trashcan | None |
| Wave 2 Enemies | Weaknesses |
| Furiae Praetor | |
| Furiae Warrior | |
| Furiae Archer | |
| Wave 3 Enemies | Weaknesses |
| Cocolia | |
| Imaginary Weaver | |
| Dreamjolt Troupe’s Bubble Hound |
Second Half
| Wave 1 Enemies | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Silvermane Cannoneer | |
| Silvermane Gunner | |
| Lordly Trashcan | None |
| Wave 2 Enemies | Weaknesses |
| Blaze Out of Space | |
| Wraith Warden | |
| Disciples of Sanctus Medicus – Ballistarius | |
| Wave 3 Enemies | Weaknesses |
| Argenti | |
| Speartip | |
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Study these enemy lists to prepare your teams and strategize your attacks effectively. Knowing the weaknesses allows for optimized team building and combat efficiency.
Rewards for Overcoming the Chaos
Successfully navigating the “deceitful chaos” of Pure Fiction Stage 4 yields valuable rewards.
Completion Rewards
| All Rewards |
|—|—|
| Lost Crystal x6 | Lucent Afterglow x24 | Traveler’s Guide x6 |
| Refined Aether x3 | Credit x30000 |
These rewards include essential materials for character progression, such as Lost Crystals, Lucent Afterglow, Traveler’s Guides, and Refined Aether, alongside Credits for various in-game purchases.
By understanding the mechanics, building effective teams, and implementing smart strategies, you can conquer the “deceitful chaos” of Pure Fiction Stage 4 and claim all the valuable rewards it offers. Good luck, Trailblazers!
Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides
Pure Fiction Stage Guides
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| Stage 1 |
| Stage 3 |
