Honkai: Star Rail Pure Fiction AoE Clear Strategy Guide

Clearing Pure Fiction in Honkai: Star Rail requires a fundamental shift in team building, moving away from single-target hyper-carries toward units capable of consistent area-of-effect (AoE) damage. Because the mode focuses on wave-based combat and score accumulation through enemy defeats, characters who can hit multiple targets simultaneously are essential for maintaining momentum. To succeed, players must prioritize roster members who excel at rapid wave clearing rather than those designed primarily for boss-killing or heavy single-target nuking.

The Importance of AoE in Pure Fiction

Success in Pure Fiction is dictated by the ability to clear waves efficiently. Unlike Memory of Chaos, where single-target DPS is often king, Pure Fiction rewards players who can wipe out weak mobs quickly to spawn the next group of enemies.

Action Economy: Characters with low-cost AoE abilities allow you to clear the field without burning excessive Skill Points.
Energy Regeneration: Rapidly defeating multiple enemies keeps your Ultimates cycling, which is the key to maintaining high damage output across all four cycles.
Wave Turnover: The faster you defeat the current wave, the more points you accumulate. If your team cannot clear mobs efficiently, you will run out of time before reaching the score threshold.

Roster Prioritization for Wave Clearing

When building your team, look for "Engine" characters—units that can trigger follow-up attacks or frequent AoE damage without needing a manual input for every single enemy.

Recommended Character Archetypes

Archetype	Why it Works
Follow-up Attackers	These units deal damage automatically when conditions are met, allowing for passive field clearing.
Ultimate-Focused AoE	Characters who can spam their Ultimate to hit all enemies frequently are vital.
Turn Manipulators	Characters who grant extra turns to your DPS can help you clear waves before the enemy can act.

Strategy for Maximizing Scores

To secure the highest rewards, your strategy should revolve around "clearing the board" as frequently as possible. If you find your score stalling, consider these tactical adjustments:

Minimize Overkill: Avoid using massive single-target Ultimates on enemies with very low health. Save that energy for the next wave to maintain a constant stream of AoE damage.
Synergy Over Raw Stats: A team of four characters with moderate AoE output often outperforms a team with one hyper-carry and three supports. Look for characters who have inherent synergy with follow-up attacks to maximize the number of actions taken per cycle.
Buff Management: Select stage buffs that specifically increase your team's AoE frequency or damage output against multiple targets. These buffs are designed to compensate for the specific wave-clearing needs of the mode.

By focusing your investment on characters that specialize in multi-target combat, you will significantly improve your consistency in reaching the highest score tiers in Pure Fiction. Always evaluate your current roster for "screen clear" potential before tackling the higher difficulty stages.