HSR Pure Fiction 3.8 Guide: 60K F2P Teams & Fastes

Rotation Overview

Resets January 5, 2026 at 4:00 server time. 12-star full clears award 800 Stellar Jade, Lost Crystal x24, Lucent Afterglow x96, Traveler's Guide x24.

Cycle limits: Stages 1-2 allow 5 cycles max, Stages 3-4 require 4 cycles. Faster clears generate higher scores.

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Turbulence Mechanics

Key Buffs:

Honkai Star Rail Pure Fiction 3.8 turbulence buffs interface showing action advance, damage boosts, and SP economy

100% action advance at battle start (free turn before enemies)
50% increased damage to enemies (stacks multiplicatively)
4 Skill Points at start
50% Break Effect increase
30% Memosprite Damage, 15% Memomaster action advance
30% True Damage of original damage

SP Economy Pattern:

Cycle 1: Spend 3-4 SP (leverage starting bonus)
Cycle 2: Spend 2-3 SP (sustained pressure)
Cycle 3: Reserve 2+ SP (burst finishers)

Enemy Lineups

Stage 1: Lordly Trashcan, Everwinter Shadewalker, Lesser Sting (Fire/Ice weakness)

Stage 4: Borisin Warhead Hoolay + Sableclaw Wolftrooper + Eclipse Wolftrooper (Lightning/Ice weakness)

Honkai Star Rail Pure Fiction Stage 4 screenshot featuring Borisin Warhead Hoolay, Sableclaw Wolftrooper, and Eclipse Wolftrooper

Hoolay triggers:

70% HP: First AoE skill
40% HP: Enhanced mechanics

Critical benchmark: Reduce Hoolay to 40% HP before Cycle 3 or fail 60K threshold.

Best F2P Teams

Herta Hypercarry (Stages 1-2)

Team: Herta, Trailblazer Ice, Asta, Natasha

Score: 62K-68K in 3-4 cycles

Herta Stats:

50%+ Crit Rate
120%+ Crit DMG
2400+ ATK
134+ Speed (2 turns in 3 cycles)

Asta Stats:

145+ Speed (2 turns in 2 cycles)

Relics: 4pc Genius of Brilliant Stars or Ashblazing Grand Duke. Main stats: Crit Rate body, ATK% boots/sphere/rope.

Traces: Skill > Talent > Ultimate (6/8/6 minimum)

Rotation:

Asta Ultimate Cycle 1 (ATK buff)

Honkai Star Rail Herta Hypercarry team rotation guide for Pure Fiction Stages 1-2

Herta Skill spam (trigger follow-ups)
Trailblazer Ice shields/Freeze
Natasha sustain

Serval Lightning (Stage 4 Hoolay)

Team: Serval, Trailblazer Ice, Sampo

Requirements: Serval E2 minimum

Serval Stats:

2200+ ATK
50%+ Crit Rate
38%+ Lightning DMG

Traces: Skill > Ultimate > Talent (7/6/7 minimum)

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Strategy: Serval Skill applies shock to multiple targets. Ultimate bursts at Hoolay's 70%/40% thresholds. Sampo adds Wind Shear DoT and defense reduction. Achieve Hoolay to 60% HP by Cycle 2 end.

Firefly Break Alternative

Team: Firefly, Harmony Trailblazer, Asta, Gallagher

Firefly Stats:

360% Break Effect
162 Speed (3 turns in 3 cycles)

Relics: 4pc Iron Cavalry + 2pc Forge of Kalpagni Lantern. Main stats: Break Effect body (60%+), Speed boots (162+), ATK% sphere, Break Effect rope.

Harmony Trailblazer enables superbreak conversion. Excels in Stages 1-2 with multiple enemies.

Speed Tuning

Breakpoints:

134 Speed: 2 turns in 3 cycles (supports)

Honkai Star Rail speed breakpoints comparison chart for Pure Fiction teams (134, 145, 162 SPD)

145 Speed: 2 turns in 2 cycles (DPS)
162 Speed: 3 turns in 3 cycles (premium DPS like Firefly)

Each additional turn = 20-25% more damage.

Ultimate Timing: Stagger across Cycles 2-3 for consistent pressure. Exception: Concentrate Cycle 2 burst against Hoolay to prevent 40% HP pattern.

Stage Execution

Stages 1-2 Wave Management

Spread AOE damage, don't single-target focus
Reduce all enemies below 50% HP simultaneously (maximize Herta follow-ups)
Target Lesser Sting first (Fire/Ice weakness)
Cast Asta Ultimate before wave transitions (buff persistence)

Stage 4 Hoolay Optimization

HP Thresholds:

70% HP: Cycle 1-2 transition (prepare shields)
40% HP: Must reach before Cycle 3 (critical)

Wolftrooper Priority: Clear Sableclaw first (reduces damage), pressure Eclipse for Break opportunities.

Cycle 4 Benchmark: Hoolay above 25% HP = likely fail. Optimal clears finish Cycles 3-4 transition.

Common Mistakes

SP Starvation: Track economy. Maintain 2+ SP minimum entering each cycle.

Poor Targeting: Stage 1 - don't ignore Everwinter Shadewalker. Stage 4 - balance Wolftrooper pressure.

Ultimate Waste: Don't use Herta Ultimate on single enemies. Cast Serval Ultimate after shock application.

Relic Errors: Prioritize Crit Rate over ATK% on DPS. Build supports with Speed/Energy Regen, not offense.

Resource Investment

Relic Farming:

Genius of Brilliant Stars domain (Herta teams)
Iron Cavalry domain (Firefly teams)

Trace Priority:

DPS: 6/8/6 minimum (Skill > Talent > Ultimate)
Supports: 6/6/4 adequate

F2P Light Cones:

Herta: Today Is Another Peaceful Day or Geniuses' Repose
Serval: Good Night and Sleep Well
Firefly: Indelible Promise

Eidolon Priority:

Herta: E0 functional, E1 improves consistency
Serval: E2 minimum required
Asta: E0 full value

Advanced Techniques

Reset Strategies: Reset Stage 1 on poor Crit luck Cycle 1. Reset Stage 4 when Hoolay targets sustain repeatedly.

Debuff Timing: Apply defense reduction before major bursts, not randomly.

Wave Efficiency: Reduce all enemies to 10-15% HP before finishing any (maximizes Herta follow-ups).

Score Calculation: Cycle count > overkill damage. 3-cycle 62K beats 4-cycle 65K.

Account Progression

Early-Game: Substitute March 7th for Trailblazer Ice. Use Natasha sustain. Focus one team for Stages 1-2 first.

Mid-Game: Complete Herta Hypercarry (most accessible). Achieves 6-8 stars initially.

Late-Game: Build 2-3 team archetypes for flexibility. Physical Trailblazer, Qingque, hybrid Break setups.

Substitutions:

No Asta: Use Tingyun (loses speed manipulation)
No Serval: Any built Lightning DPS works

Future Preparation

Long-Term Investments: Herta, Serval, Harmony Trailblazer (consistent across rotations)

Material Stockpiling: Reserve Tracks of Destiny and ascension materials for rapid adaptation.

Versatile Light Cones:Memories of the Past (supports), Seriousness of Breakfast (DPS)

Community Resources: Check early rotation testing first 24-48 hours post-reset.

FAQ

What is the 60K score requirement? 60,000 points per individual stage (not total). Each of 4 stages needs 60K separately for 12-star clears awarding 800 Stellar Jade.

Which F2P teams clear fastest? Herta Hypercarry (Herta, Trailblazer Ice, Asta, Natasha) gets 62K-68K in Stages 1-2 within 3-4 cycles. Serval Lightning (Serval E2+, Trailblazer Ice, Sampo) handles Stage 4 Hoolay in 4 cycles.

How does turbulence work? 100% action advance at start, 50% increased enemy damage, 4 starting SP, 50% Break Damage boost, 30% Memosprite Damage. Favors aggressive AOE teams.

Best 4-star characters? Herta (Stages 1-2, 50%+ Crit Rate, 134+ Speed). Serval E2 (Stage 4, Lightning damage). Asta (145+ Speed, ATK buffs).

How many cycles for 60K? Stages 1-2: 3-4 cycles optimal. Stages 3-4: 3-4 cycles, must reach Hoolay 40% HP before Cycle 3.

Enemy weaknesses? Stage 1 Lesser Sting: Fire/Ice. Stage 4 Hoolay + Wolftroopers: Lightning/Ice. Lightning specialists optimal.

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