Honkai Star Rail: Tides Of War Complete Event Guide

Trailblazers! Tides of War event has finally arrived in Honkai Star Rail version 2.1. This thrilling combat event challenges players to raise their Grit Value and unleash powerful buffs over powerful enemies across six stages. This detailed and complete guide will walk you through the Tides of War event in Honkai Star Rail.

Honkai Star Rail: Tides of War Complete Event Guide

The Tides of War event kicked off on April 13th, 2024, and will run until May 6th, 2024. To join the event, Trailblazers must have reached Level 21 first, and completed the Trailblaze Mission "Jarilo VI – Silent Galaxy". Once these requirements are met, the event will become accessible through the game's event menu.

The core of the Tides of War event is the Grit Mechanic. As players fight through enemy waves, they will collect Grit Value, which boosts their Grit Phase. Each stage includes actions that give extra Grit Value when completed, like defeating specific enemies or using elemental attacks.

Advancing through the four Grit Phases unlocks stronger Support Functions and Stage Buffs, greatly boosting combat abilities.

Honkai Star Rail: Tides of War Stage Breakdowns

The Tides of War event consists of six stages, each with its own set of challenges and recommended team compositions. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:

Day 1: Trotter Effect

The Trotter Effect stage rewards bonus Grit Value for defeating Trotter enemies. Choosing Enduring Effect and Final Blow buffs for Phases 2 and 3 is advised. Effective team comps include:

Best Team Composition for Tides of War Day 1
Acheron	Black Swan	Kafka	Gallagher	Pela

Focus fire on bosses while using Acheron's AoE attacks to quickly dispatch Trotters. Rewards for this stage are:

• Stellar Jade x80
• Relic Remains x30
• Traveler's Guide x6
• Refined Aether x3
• Lost Crystal x3
• Credit x50,000

Day 2: Perilous Threshold

On Day 2, players face Guardian Shadow, The Ascended, and Argenti. Accumulate Grit Value through HP changes. Prioritize Desperate Counter and Struggle Booster buffs. Strong team options are:

Best Team Composition for Tides of War Day 2
Jingliu	Bronya	Blade	Lynx	Luocha

Exploit enemy weaknesses to Ice damage and focus on single-target DPS. Rewards for this stage are:

• Stellar Jade x80
• Relic Remains x30
• Traveler's Guide x6
• Refined Aether x3
• Lost Crystal x3
• Credit x50,000

Day 3: Supreme Leader

Supreme Leader pits players against Searing Prowler, Aurumaton Spectral Envoy, and Stellaron Hunter: Kafka. Gain Grit Value by using the Ultimate of the ally in the first slot. Pick "Respect From All" and "Hone Your Strength" buffs. Recommended teams include:

Best Team Composition for Tides of War Day 3
Argenti	Sparkle	Imbibitor Lunae	Huohuo	Tingyun

Alternate Ultimates between the first slot and second slot characters for optimal DPS. Rewards for this stage are:

• Stellar Jade x100
• Relic Remains x30
• Traveler's Guide x6
• Refined Aether x3
• Lost Crystal x3
• Credit x50,000

Day 4: Weakness Assault

Overcome Abundance Sprite: Malefic Ape, Ice Out of Space, and Bronya on Day 4 of Tides of War. Inflicting Weakness Breaks grants bonus Grit Value. Choose "Expose Weakness" and "Pursuer" buffs. Effective team composition for this stage is:

Best Team Composition for Tides of War Day 4
Ruan Mei	Himeko	Silver Wolf	Xueyi	Lynx

Break enemy Weakness Protection, then focus damage on the exposed foe. Rewards for this stage are:

• Stellar Jade x80
• Relic Remains x30
• Traveler's Guide x6
• Refined Aether x3
• Lost Crystal x3
• Credit x50,000

Day 5: Overflowing Wounds

The Overflowing Wounds stage on Day 5 grants bonus Grit Value and deals Overflow DMG whenever an enemy is defeated. Solitary Overwound and Final Blow are the recommended buffs for Phases 2 and 3. The Hunt characters excel in this stage. Strong team comps include:

Best Team Composition for Tides of War Day 5
Jing Yuan	Seele	Sparkle	Fu Xuan	Tingyun

If available, Trailblazers can also field their own built Acheron for devastating AoE damage in this stage. Rewards for this stage are:

• Stellar Jade x80
• Relic Remains x30
• Traveler's Guide x6
• Refined Aether x3
• Lost Crystal x3
• Credit x50,000

Day 6: Perpetual Exploit

This stage is not available yet. We will update this article once the stage is released in Honkai Star Rail.

Rewards for this stage are:

• Stellar Jade x80
• Relic Remains x30
• Traveler's Guide x6
• Refined Aether x3
• Lost Crystal x3
• Credit x50,000

Honkai Star Rail Tides of War Event Rewards

Clearing the Tides of War event rewards Trailblazers with valuable items, including:

• Stellar Jades
• Traveler's Guide
• Credits
• Relic Remains
• Refined Aether
• Lost Crystals
• Tracks of Destiny for defeating the first boss in every stage

To get the best rewards in this event, try to finish each stage with as much time left as you can. Keep in mind that beating enemies during the event gives you 50% of the usual battle energy. Also, try out different team compositions to find strong combinations.

We hope that this complete Honkai Star Rail Tides of War event guide will help players to win and claim the generous rewards on offer. So gear up, dive into the event, and may your Grit Value soar as you battle your way through this unforgettable event!