Conquer Pure Fiction Stage 3, also known as “Clichéd Sayings,” in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 with this comprehensive guide. Struggling to achieve high scores and claim all the rewards? This detailed walkthrough provides the best team compositions, character recommendations, and strategic insights to dominate this challenging stage. Learn how to exploit enemy weaknesses, understand the unique Grit mechanics, and optimize your team for maximum performance in Pure Fiction Stage 3.
Pure Fiction Stage 3: Clichéd Sayings – Essential Information
Before diving into team builds and strategies, let’s break down the essential details of Pure Fiction Stage 3 to ensure you’re fully prepared for the challenge.
Stage 3 Clear Conditions and Objectives
| Clear Target | Achieve 30000 Points |
|---|---|
| Objectives | Reach 40000 Points for bonus rewards |
| Reach 50000 Points for even greater rewards | |
| Maximize your score at 60000 Points for top tier rewards |
To successfully clear Pure Fiction Stage 3, your primary goal is to accumulate points by defeating waves of enemies efficiently. Meeting the clear target unlocks basic rewards, but pushing for higher scores through strategic team building and gameplay is crucial to obtain all available bonuses and maximize your loot.
Enemy Weaknesses in Clichéd Sayings III
Understanding enemy weaknesses is paramount for efficient combat in Honkai: Star Rail. Stage 3 of Pure Fiction, “Clichéd Sayings III,” features distinct weaknesses in each half, demanding adaptable team compositions.
| Clichéd Sayings III | Weakness Types |
|---|---|
| First Half | Ice |
| Second Half | Imaginary |
The first half of “Clichéd Sayings III” emphasizes Ice elemental damage. Building teams around Ice characters will allow you to exploit enemy vulnerabilities and break their toughness bars quickly. Conversely, the second half shifts focus to Imaginary damage. Adjust your team accordingly to capitalize on these weaknesses and optimize your damage output in each phase.
Deciphering the Grit Mechanic and Phase Duration
Pure Fiction stages introduce unique “Grit” mechanics that influence gameplay. Understanding “Clichéd Sayings” Grit mechanic is key to maximizing your score.
| Clichéd Sayings Grit Mechanic | Description |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Grit Accumulation | After allies use their Ultimates to attack enemies, each enemy hit accumulates 5 Grit Value for your team. |
| Concordant Truce | When an enemy is defeated by any unit, all allies gain 1 stack of “Resound.” |
| Surging Grit | Upon entering Surging Grit, all “Resound” stacks are consumed. Each stack deals a set amount of DMG to a random enemy. During Surging Grit, enemy DMG taken is increased by 50%. Defeating enemies during Surging Grit grants allies an additional stack of “Resound.” When “Resound” reaches 10 or more stacks, it’s consumed to deal damage again. |
| Phase Duration | February 3, 2025 – March 17, 2025 |
The Grit mechanic in “Clichéd Sayings” rewards Ultimates and enemy defeats. Utilizing Ultimates to hit multiple enemies builds Grit quickly, leading to “Surging Grit.” “Surging Grit” amplifies damage taken by enemies and provides bonus damage based on “Resound” stacks accumulated from defeating enemies. This system encourages AOE (Area of Effect) attacks and efficient enemy clearing. The phase duration indicates the period this specific Pure Fiction stage and its mechanics are active.
Assembling the Best Teams for Pure Fiction Stage 3
To excel in Pure Fiction Stage 3, strategic team composition is crucial. Here are some of the best team examples categorized by the stage half and damage focus.
Top Team Compositions for Clichéd Sayings – First Half
Focus on teams that leverage Ice and Fire damage to exploit enemy weaknesses in the first half. AOE damage dealers are highly effective due to the Grit mechanic.
| Double DPS Team 1 | Characters | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Universality | ||
| Double DPS Team 2 | Herta | Lingsha |
| Herta DPS Team | Radiance | |
| F2P Team | Herta | Lynx |
These team compositions highlight the effectiveness of Herta and Himeko, strong AOE Fire and Ice damage dealers, respectively. Teams are built to maximize damage output while considering support characters like Lingsha and Asta for buffs and utility. A F2P (Free-to-Play) friendly team is also provided, substituting premium characters with accessible alternatives like Serval and Lynx.
Optimal Team Setups for Clichéd Sayings – Second Half
The second half demands Physical and Imaginary damage to exploit enemy weaknesses. Here are example teams that excel in this phase.
| Rappa DPS Team | Characters | Buff |
|---|---|---|
| Potential | ||
| Yunli DPS Team | Yunli | Aventurine |
| Argenti DPS Team | Potential | |
| F2P Team | March 7th (Imaginary) | Natasha |
These team examples showcase powerful Physical and Imaginary damage dealers like Rappa, Yunli, and Argenti. Support characters like Ruan Mei, Sunday, and Tingyun provide essential buffs and energy regeneration. Aventurine and Gallagher offer sustain and utility. Again, a F2P option is included, utilizing Imaginary Trailblazer and March 7th for accessible Imaginary damage.
General Team Building Recommendations
For optimal performance in Pure Fiction Stage 3, consider these team building tips:
- First Half: Prioritize Fire and Ice damage dealers to exploit enemy weaknesses.
- Second Half: Focus on Physical and Imaginary damage types.
- Shields are Advantageous: Enemies, especially in the second half, can deal significant damage. Preservation characters with shields can greatly enhance team survivability against enemies like the Sweet Gorilla.
Here are example character lineups showcasing these recommendations:
| First Half Example Lineups | Characters |
|---|---|
| Team 1 | Jingliu, Guinaifen |
| Team 2 | Firefly, Jiaoqiu |
| Second Half Example Lineups | Characters |
| — | — |
| Team 1 | Luocha, March 7th |
| Team 2 | Imbibitor Lunae, Xueyi |
These lineups offer diverse options for both halves, combining damage dealers with support and sustain characters. Remember to adjust based on your character roster and playstyle.
Strategies to Beat Stage 3 – Clichéd Sayings
Beyond team composition, understanding stage-specific mechanics and enemy behavior is crucial for success in Pure Fiction Stage 3.
Stage 3 – First Half Tactics
Wave 2: Disrupting Mr. Domescreen Channels
In Wave 2 of the first half, you’ll encounter Mr. Domescreens. These enemies drain your characters’ energy if left unchecked. Prioritize attacking the Mr. Domescreens to change their channels. This will interrupt their energy drain and prevent significant disruptions to your team’s Ultimate rotations. Inflicting Weakness Break on them can also immobilize them, providing valuable breathing room.
Wave 3: Capitalizing on Security Personnel Performance Points
In Wave 3 of the first half, focus your DPS on the Security Personnel enemies. Defeating these enemies grants “Performance Points,” which provide a substantial DMG buff to your team. Eliminating them quickly will significantly increase your damage output for the remainder of the wave and contribute to a higher score.
Stage 3 – Second Half Tactics
Wave 2: Securing Performance Points from Security Personnel
Similar to the first half, Wave 2 of the second half features Security Personnel carrying Performance Points. Prioritize defeating or inflicting Weakness Break on these enemies with your DPS characters. Claiming these Performance Points is vital for boosting your damage in the more challenging second half.
Wave 3: Targeting Illumination Dragonfish for Vulnerability
In Wave 3 of the second half, Illumination Dragonfish enemies appear. These enemies can inflict a Vulnerability debuff on other enemies when defeated. Prioritize taking out the Illumination Dragonfish to apply this debuff to the more durable enemies in this wave, making them significantly easier to defeat and increasing your overall clear speed.
Enemy Deep Dive: Clichéd Sayings Enemy Breakdown
Knowing your enemy is half the battle. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the enemies you’ll face in each wave of Pure Fiction Stage 3, “Clichéd Sayings.”
Clichéd Sayings – First Half Enemies
Wave 1 Enemies
| Enemy | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Lightning | |
| Ice | |
| Lordly Trashcan | None |
Wave 2 Enemies
| Enemy | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Abundance Sprite – Malefic Ape | Wind, Fire |
| Dreamjolt Troupe’s Mr. Domescreen | Ice |
| Voidranger – Eliminator | Fire |
Wave 3 Enemies
| Enemy | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Senior Staff – Team Leader | Imaginary, Fire |
| Grunt – Security Personnel | Fire |
| Memory Zone Meme – Heartbreaker | Ice |
Clichéd Sayings – Second Half Enemies
Wave 1 Enemies
| Enemy | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Incineration Shadewalker | Ice |
| Silvermane Cannoneer | Ice |
| Lordly Trashcan | None |
Wave 2 Enemies
| Enemy | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Physical | |
| Lightning | |
| Grunt – Security Personnel | Imaginary, Fire |
Wave 3 Enemies
| Enemy | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Dreamjolt Troupe’s Sweet Gorilla | Imaginary, Lightning |
| Entranced Ingenium – Illumination Dragonfish | Imaginary, Lightning |
| Sableclaw Wolftrooper | Imaginary |
By studying these enemy tables, you can fine-tune your team compositions and prioritize targets effectively in each wave.
Pure Fiction Stage 3 Rewards: Claim Your Spoils
Successfully conquering Pure Fiction Stage 3 yields valuable rewards to aid in your Honkai: Star Rail journey.
Stage Completion Rewards
| Reward Type | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Rewards | Lost Crystal | 6 |
| Lucent Afterglow | 24 | |
| Traveler’s Guide | 6 | |
| Refined Aether | 3 | |
| Credit | 30000 |
These rewards include essential resources for character progression, such as Lost Crystals, Lucent Afterglow for Trace upgrades, Traveler’s Guides for character EXP, Refined Aether for Light Cone EXP, and Credits. Achieving higher scores unlocks even greater quantities of these valuable items.
Explore More Pure Fiction Guides
Enhance your Pure Fiction performance with these related guides:
Comprehensive Pure Fiction Guide
Individual Pure Fiction Stage Guides
| Pure Fiction Stages | Links |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Pure Fiction Stage 1 Guide |
| Stage 2 | Pure Fiction Stage 2 Guide |
| Stage 3 | You are here |
| Stage 4 | Pure Fiction Stage 4 Guide |
Continue your Pure Fiction journey by exploring guides for other stages and delve deeper into general strategies with the comprehensive Pure Fiction guide. Master each stage to maximize your rewards and prove your combat prowess in Honkai: Star Rail’s Pure Fiction mode.
