Honkai Star Rail Best DPS Characters in Current Meta

Honkai: Star Rail boasts an impressive roster of characters, each with unique abilities and playstyles. For players aiming to maximize their damage output, having a strong DPS (damage per second) character is essential. Let's take a look at the top 5 best DPS characters in Honkai Star Rail as of version 2.1.

Note: This list is based on our playstyle and might differ for you.

1. Jingliu

Jingliu, a five-star Ice Destruction character, currently reigns as the best DPS in the game. Her unique gameplay involves gaining Syzygy stacks, which allow her to enter a buffed state. In this state, Jingliu's Skill consumes ally HP instead of Skill Points, enabling her to dish out continuous massive damage to multiple targets.

2. Acheron

Acheron is a five-star Nihility character reliant on Crit ratio and secures the second spot on this list. With the right setup, Acheron can unleash her devastating Ultimate in almost every cycle, shredding enemy HP and Toughness regardless of their Lightning weakness. The only limitation is the lack of support characters perfectly suited to her playstyle.

3. Dan Heng: Imbibitor Lunae

Dan Heng: Imbibitor Lunae is an incredibly strong DPS character capable of dealing immense damage. His Skill can be used up to three times to enhance his Basic Attack, while his Ultimate and Technique provide special Skill Points for added versatility.

4. Kafka

Kafka, a five-star Nihility character, excels in damage-over-time (DoT) playstyles. Her ability to instantly trigger all DoT instances on an enemy with her Skill and Ultimate makes her a formidable force. To maximize Kafka's potential, pair her with one or two more DoT-based characters.

5. Blade

Blade, a Wind Destruction character, employs a self-sacrifice playstyle where he consumes his own HP to increase the damage dealt by his Enhanced Basic Attacks, Ultimate, and follow-up attacks. 

Remember, while these five characters are currently considered the best DPS options in Honkai: Star Rail, team composition and synergy are crucial for maximizing damage output. Experiment with different combinations to find the playstyle that suits you best.