Pure Fiction just refreshed in Honkai Star Rail 3.6, and Iambic Pentameter brings new challenges—and precious Stellar Jades. With shifted enemy weaknesses and powerful node buffs, you’ll need optimized teams to maximize your score. Let’s break down the best compositions for both nodes so you can claim those rewards efficiently.
Honkai Star Rail: Node Buffs Overview
| Buff Type | Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Reminiscence | 15% DMG boost per Ultimate (3 stacks max) | Ultimate-focused teams |
| Memory | +3 Skill Points, 30% DoT DMG boost | DoT compositions |
| Epiphany | 20% SPD boost, Grit value from Skills | Skill-spam teams |
Node One: Top Team Compositions
Evernight Remembrance Team
Evernight + Remembrance MC + Ruan Mei + Hyacine
This powerhouse leverages March 7th’s new Remembrance path for exceptional True DMG output. Ruan Mei provides RES PEN while Trailblazer buffs CRIT, creating devastating synergy. Hyacine keeps everyone healthy while her memosprite Ica contributes solid damage.
Recommended Buff: Reminiscence
DoT Supremacy Team
Kafka + Hysilens + Robin + Ruan Mei
Memory buff makes this composition shine. Kafka and Hysilens’ DoT scaling benefits massively from Robin’s ATK buffs, while Ruan Mei’s All-Type RES PEN ensures maximum damage. Surprisingly effective even without a sustainer, though swapping Ruan Mei for Huohuo works if survivability concerns you.
Recommended Buff: Memory
Erudition Blast Team
The Herta + Anaxa + Jade + Robin
When you have premium characters, why hold back? The Herta and Anaxa both activate powerful trace abilities with multiple Erudition units present. Jade’s follow-up attacks via Debt Collector plus Robin’s ATK buffs create unstoppable AoE devastation.
Recommended Buff: Epiphany
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Node Two: Boss-Crushing Teams
Quantum Supremacy
Castorice + Evernight + Tribbie + Hyacine
Nikador boss has Quantum weakness—perfect for Castorice. High HP pools across the team fuel her Newbud Charge generation, while Evernight provides consistent damage. Tribbie’s RES PEN buffs elevate everyone’s output, and Hyacine ensures survival.
Recommended Buff: Reminiscence
F2P-Friendly Option
Anaxa + Bronya + Tribbie + Gallagher
Budget-conscious? This team works beautifully. Bronya’s action advance lets Anaxa spam Skills repeatedly for abnormal damage. Tribbie contributes RES PEN, Gallagher handles healing duties. Solid performance without breaking your Stellar Jade bank.
Recommended Buff: Epiphany
Acheron Alternative
Acheron + Jiaoqiu + Cipher + Gallagher
Don’t sleep on the Galaxy Ranger. Jiaoqiu and Cipher stack debuffs to fuel Acheron’s Ultimate generation, while Cipher adds respectable sub-DPS damage. Gallagher provides sustain. Reliable clear despite Acheron’s declining endgame popularity.
Recommended Buff: Reminiscence
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Key Strategy Tips
Buff Selection Matters: Match buffs to your team archetype. Ultimate-heavy teams need Reminiscence, DoT wants Memory, Skill-spam prefers Epiphany.
Synergy Over Star Ratings: A well-coordinated 4-star team outperforms random 5-stars thrown together. Focus on complementary abilities.
SP Management: Pure Fiction demands careful Skill Point economy. Characters like Bronya and skill-hungry DPS units require planning.
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Team Building Alternatives
Missing key characters? Consider these substitutions:
- No Ruan Mei? Try Pela for defense shred
- No Robin? Sparkle provides excellent CRIT DMG
- No premium healer? Lynx or Natasha work adequately
- No Tribbie? Sunday offers solid Remembrance support
Claim those Stellar Jades, Trailblazer! Iambic Pentameter won’t clear itself. For more gacha gaming strategies, keep exploring!
FAQs
Q: Can I clear Iambic Pentameter with 4-star only teams?
Yes, though it requires well-built characters with proper relics and light cones. Teams like Gallagher + Guinaifen + Sampo + Asta can handle Node One with Memory buff by stacking DoT effects. For Node Two, consider Herta + Serval + Pela + March 7th (Preservation) for AoE damage. You’ll need decent investment (level 80, skills at 6+) but full clears are achievable. The key is maximizing buff synergy and understanding enemy mechanics.
Q: Which node buff should I prioritize if I’m struggling to clear?
It depends entirely on your team composition. If you’re running Ultimate-focused characters like Jing Yuan or Seele, Reminiscence provides consistent damage amplification. DoT teams with Kafka or Black Swan absolutely need Memory for the 30% DoT boost and Skill Point generation. Skill-spammers like Qingque or Seele benefit from Epiphany’s SPD boost. Don’t default to one buff—analyze your team’s damage sources and choose accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
