A new Pure Fiction phase is now live in Honkai Star Rail, andLexical Enigmais yet anotherDoT-centricchallenge. Thankfully, there are quite a few Nihility characters that really excel in this Pure Fiction phase that are easy to obtain.
Best Pure Fiction Teams for Lexical Enigma
For this phase of Pure Fiction, enemies will take significantlymore damage from DoT sources. Plus, enemies inflicted with DoT effects will have theiroutgoing damage reduced, and theiractions will be advanced forwardafter they’re attacked so they’ll have more turns andtake even more DoT damageas a result.
Since this isn’t the first DoT-themed Pure Fiction phase we’ve seen in Honkai Star Rail, you should already have an idea of which characters work best here.KafkaandBlack Swanare the stars of this Pure Fiction cycle, and other characters likeGuinaifen,Hook,Sampo, andServalare great choices as well.
As always, the first stage of a Pure Fiction phase only pits you against level 55 enemies so you should be able to easily score three stars as long as you havehigh-level units with decent gear. Try these teams to cross the 60,000-point threshold on stage one of Lexical Enigma.
The first team relies onKafkaandServalto inflict DoT effects on enemies while Acheron and Jingliu deal massive damage on their own. Since the enemies are such a low level, you should be able to clear them incredibly fast. Since this team has three Nihility units, the best Cacophony effect isVerification. If you need F2P replacements, thenHook,Pela, andTingyunare solid alternatives. Just ensure to swap off the Verification Cacophony if you don’t have at least three Nihility units.
The second team is carried byBlack SwanandGuiniafen‘s DoT attacks for the most part, butAstaandHimekocan supply a steady amount of Burns to contribute as well. The best Cacophony buff for this lineup isArgument, which will greatly increase Black Swan’s Arcana output. If you don’t have Black Swan or Himeko, then you may swap inSampoorHook.
The second stage of Lexical Enigma isn’t too much of a challenge since the enemies are only level 65, so a high-level team will have a huge advantage over them. If you’re struggling to get three stars on stage two, try these lineups.
The first team’s DoT users areGuinaifenandHook, who pair nicely withDr. Ratiosince his follow-up attacks rely on status effects and debuffs to increase their hit chance.Gallagherwill keep everyone’s HP topped off while also applying a minor buff to Break Effect, which always helps. If you need altenratives for this stage, thenPelaandHertaare solid choices since Ice is surprisingly strong here. Use theArgumentCacophony effect with this team to maximize DoT output.
For the second team,Acheron,Black Swan, andKafkawill demolish anything that stands in front of them. They’re the strongest Nihility units in the game, and if you have all three of them, then you already know that. Use theVerificationCacophony buff with this trio. You can swap outBailufor the healer or shielder of your choice in this lineup. If you don’t have all three recommended 5-stars, then you can useServalandSampoas your main DoT DPS units withTingyunhelping with buffs. If you go this route, change to a different Cacophony buff likeArgument.
If you use the quick clear function like most people, you’ll start this Pure Fiction phase at stage three. This is where things start to heat up with level 75 enemies, but it’s manageable with the right teams. Try these lineups to score three stars on stage three of Lexical Enigma.
The first team relies onServalandKafkato inflict DoT effects whileAcherondeals most of the damage. By equipping theVerificationCacophony effect, everyone’s DMG is increased by 60% and their SPD is increased by 30% because there are three Nihility characters on the team. If you need F2P replacements for Kafka and Acheron, then usingPelaandHertaalongsideServalwill work.Bailuis just there to heal, so you can swap her out for any Preservation or Abundance character of your choosing.
The second team is a classic DoT setup withBlack SwanandGuinaifenbeing the main sources of DoT effects and weakness breaks, which will allowHimekoto attack more frequently and inflict her own Burn effects on enemies. F2P alternatives for this lineup includeSampoin the place of Black Swan andHookorAstain the place of Himeko. You can swap outHuohuowith the support unit of your choosing. Go with theRebuttalCacophony effect for this team, too.
For the fourth and final stage of Lexical Enigma, you’re up against Kafka and Svarog. This is the toughest battle of this Pure Fiction phase, but the elemental weaknesses for each half allow for the strongest possible team compositions. These are the best lineups to score three stars on stage four of Lexical Enigma.
The first team doesn’t have too many ways to apply DoT effects outside ofHimeko’s Burn, so theArgumentCacophony effect is crucial since it appliesWind Shearto all enemies automatically. This lets you ignore the DoT mechanic for this half and letClaraandHimekooutput as much damage as possible withRobinbuffing andFu Xuankeeping everyone alive. Strong F2P alternatives for this half includeLukaandGuinaifen, but if you go the Nihility route, don’t forget to swap to theVerificationCacophony effect if you have enough characters to qualify for it.
There’s not even that much that needs to be said about the second half.Black Swan,Kafka, andAcheronare the definitive Nihility trio and they make quick work of Svarog and his allies withHuohuokeeping their HP topped off.Verificationis the best Cacophony effect for them, of course. If you need F2P replacements, then you can build a solid team withServalat the core. Just useSampo,Guinaifen, andHookto help with DPS and go with the Rebuttal Cacophony effect for additional help with DoT spreading.
Diego Perez
Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer at PC Invasion, Diego Perez has been writing about video games since 2018, specializing in live service games like Destiny and Final Fantasy XIV. His work is featured at publications like Game Rant and Attack of the Fanboy (where he served as Associate Editor), but PC Invasion is home to his best work. When he’s planning content or writing guides, he’s yelling about Ape Escape or grinding Lost Sectors in Destiny. Plus, he has a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies for Texas A&M University.
